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Insider Build 17063 shows Paint is gearing up to depart for the Microsoft Store

Participants in the Windows Insider program reveal that the original Paint program is throwing up a warning that it's soon packing its bags.
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As bitcoin takes its biggest tumble this quarter, other coins follow suit

Bitcoin has had its biggest slump in recent memory over the past 24 hours and it's pulling down almost all other coins with it.
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Got a brand-new HDR monitor? Now you can watch Netflix in HDR on Windows 10

Netflix's library of HDR content, including shows like Stranger Things or Chef's Table, is available to watch on Windows 10.
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A growing email scam has cost a major airline millions of dollars

An email scam that's being increasingly used by cybercriminals appears to have cost a major airline millions of dollars.
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Surface Pro with LTE is finally available for order, but with caveats

Microsoft has finally released the Surface Pro with LTE. However, as of now it comes with some caveats.
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Facebook and Microsoft to receive Helen Keller Achievement Awards

The American Foundation for the Blind has announced the recipients of the Helen Keller Achievement Awards for 2017.
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HDR monitors are here, but don’t get your wallet out yet

A handful of HDR monitors are now available, letting you enjoy brighter, more detailed, and more vivid content at your desk.
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5 things you didn’t know you could buy with bitcoin

Companies as big as Overstock, Dell, and Expedia now accept bitcoin. Here are five things you can buy with your cryptocurrency.
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Cryptocurrency mining bot spreading via Facebook Messenger in Chrome for desktop

Heads up Chrome for desktop users -- a cryptocurrency mining bot is spreading through Facebook Messenger. It's a Chrome browser extension.
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LG’s three new cutting-edge Nano IPS monitors will wow your eyeballs

Ahead of CES 2018, LG has revealed a few upcoming monitors -- which use cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled detail and fidelity.
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CEO suspects foul play after bitcoin cash value soars prior to Coinbase trading

Coinbase is conducting an investigation into the inflated value of bitcoin cash prior to opening its doors to Bitcoin Cash trading.
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Apple reportedly prepares a universal app framework between iOS and MacOS

A project known as Marzipan is poised to make it easy for developers to publish software that straddles both Apple's iOS and MacOS.
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Microsoft pulls Store app that lets you safely install Google’s Chrome browser

Microsoft confirmed that it pulled an installer app uploaded by Google because it violated Microsoft Store policy.
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The latest Windows Insider update lets you travel through time — sort of

Microsoft rolled out a new Windows Insider Update with a new feature called "Timeline" -- which allows you to glimpse into the past.
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HTC Vive owners can now get social with Oculus Rift friends in Facebook Spaces

The virtual social hangout originally launched on the Oculus Rift, Facebook Spaces, is now available on the HTC Vive virtual reality headset.
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Report shows many web surfers are still using ‘123456’ as their password

SplashData provided its annual list of the 100 worst passwords in use, and reveals that '123456' and 'password' still rank in the top spots.
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Acer Swift 3 gets the AMD APU treatment, adding power to the bargain machine

The Acer Swift 3 line of affordable notebooks is adding AMD APU-based models soon, offering some real competition to Intel and Nvidia.
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Samsung’s huge CHG90 wins first DisplayHDR approval with its stunning picture

Samsung said on Monday that its 49-inch CHG90 curved display for gamers is now the very first DisplayHDR certified product.
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Older Windows 10 devices susceptible to Windows Hello face spoofing

Researchers discovered that Windows Hello facial recognition can be bypassed in older versions of Windows 10.
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What you need to know about net neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission has repealed Obama-era net neutrality internet protections. Here's why you should care.
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Artificial intelligence now used in new tools to sharpen your debating skills

The Centre for Argument Technology teamed up with the BBC to produce tools using artificial intelligence to sharpen your debating skills.
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North Korea suspected of stealing millions in bitcoin from South Korean exchange

Cryptocurrency now worth over $82 million was stolen from South Korean exchange Bithumb, alongside 30,000 users personal information.
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Seagate speeds up data access on its hard drives, but they won’t match SSDs

Seagate wants to speed up hard drive access in the data center with its Multi Actuator Technology. The drives will have two sets of readers.
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Sophisticated ‘Triton’ malware shuts down industrial plant in hacker attack

Hackers successfully breached the security at an unnamed industrial facility, but were unable to gain control of the safety controls.
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Mozilla moves ‘Mr. Robot’ promo app following Firefox user outrage

Many Firefox users were outraged when a Mr. Robot promo app was secretly installed on their browser without their permission.
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Xiaomi, Samsung may offer Snapdragon-based ‘Always Connected’ Windows 10 PCs

Asus, HP, and Lenovo are producing Always Connected PCs based on the Snapdragon 835 processor, and Samsung and Xiaomi may join the list.
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Google, Microsoft briefly had internet traffic rerouted through Russia

Security experts have observed suspicious activity, as internet traffic using the Border Gateway Protocol was rerouted via Russia.
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The official YouTube VR app is here … with mixed results

Google has launched the official YouTube VR app into Steam Early Access, but a number of early testers are not happy.
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Can bitcoin see more exponential growth in 2018? Its investors say ‘yes’

A survey of Bitcoin investors found that many are bullish on the idea of 2018 returns exceeding those already seen in 2017.
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Sticky Notes get stickier with a new update squashing bugs and packing bullets

Version 2.0.5.0 of Microsoft's handy Sticky Notes app is out, squashing bugs and packing new features. The app now supports bullet messages.
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Refreshed LG Gram laptops head to North America in January for CES 2018

LG said that its refreshed line of LG Gram laptops will make their debut during CES 2018, and hit North American store shelves in January.
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Apple embraces VR video with 360-degree and 8K support for Final Cut Pro X

Apple has added support for 360-degree video to Final Cut Pro X, along with new color grading tools and support for HDR.
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Apple iMac Pro news: everything you need to know about the professional desktop

We've crammed all the Apple iMac Pro news you can eat into one post, including news about a second processor dedicated to handling security.
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Comcast joins the mesh networking party with xFi Pods in Boston and Chicago

On December 13, Comcast introduced xFi Pods in kits of three and six. They provide mesh-based networking for Xfinity internet subscribers.