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Tim Cook Apple Event 2021

Apple’s WWDC is coming June 6, MacBook Air launch possible

Apple has revealed its Worldwide Developers Conference will start on June 6. There are plenty of announcements expected, from iOS 16 to the MacBook Air.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

Tabs officially come to Windows 11 redesigned File Explorer

After many weeks of rumors, Microsoft has come out and confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a tab experience in File Explorer.
Person sitting and using a Windows Surface computer with Windows 11.

Windows 11 to add A.I. auto framing, eye contact in video calls

Microsoft is announcing some updates to Windows 11 centered around making the OS more secure and making meetings better on the OS.
The latest Windows 11 update includes many accessibility and productivity features

Windows 11 updates: Live Captions, improved touch controls

The latest Windows 11 update includes many accessibility and productivity features.
A Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti sits on a silver table.

The Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti may be housing a juicy secret inside

The RTX 3090 Ti has the highest power requirements of any consumer graphics card, but this may be a test of even more powerful Lovelace GPUs in the future.
The new MacBook Pro seen from the side.

Apple already selling refurbished MacBook Pros for $350 off

Arguably the best deal on the latest MacBook Pros has just arrived. You can now get a certified refurbished M1 Pro or M1 Max MacBook Pro on the Apple store.
Person holding iPad and typing with a split keyboard in Google Docs.

New Google Docs suggestions will try to fix your bad writing

Google wants you to write with better tone and style inside Google Docs, and new tools will help ensure you write with inclusivity.
Custom water cooling inside a gaming PC.

The 5 must-read PC gaming news items from last month

March was a huge month for PC gamers, with new GPU launches, enhanced upscaling tech, and graphics card prices dropping to the lowest they've been in months.
Aasus Zenbook 17 Fold folded in half.

New report says Apple is building a secret folding device

A new report claims Apple is working on a top-secret folding device that would merge an iPad and a MacBook, backing up past reports from reliable sources.
A symbol of the Mozilla Firefox logo.

Mozilla still has a beef with Windows 11 — here’s why

Microsoft made some changes to the way people can switch default browsers in Windows 11, but Mozilla still has a beef with Microsoft over it.
The 2021 MacBook Pro with the lid open on a white table.

The latest Mac Monterey update fixes some nasty bugs

The mMcOS Monterey 12.3.1 update is now available to address Bluetooth and display issues that came about in the update that introduced Universal Control.
Google Meets on an HP Chromebook.

Google Meet adds picture-in-picture mode, live emoji reactions

Google is making big updates to Meet, Spaces, and Voice to improve collaboration in preparation for hybrid work.
Phone Link on Windows laptop and phone.

Windows 11 Phone Link is a full redesign of Your Phone app

Microsoft Your Phone has now been rebranded as Phone Link as of the Windows 11 update.
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Victims of latest massive LAPSUS$ hack include Facebook, DHL

Hacking group LAPSUS$ has revealed its latest target: Globant, an IT and software development company whose clientele include the likes of tech giant Facebook.
Dell's new 4K monitor can connect to two PCs with an auto KVM feature.

Dell UltraSharp 30 is a more modular Apple Studio Display

Dell's latest UltraSharp ecosystem is a modular videoconferencing monitor designed to compete with Apple's Studio Display.
iFixit's Apple Studio Dislpay teardown, showing the Mac Studio next to a 24-inch iMac, both with their fronts removed.

iFixit teardown shows Studio Display is full of surprises

Apple’s Studio Display has been thoroughly disassembled in a new iFixit teardown, revealing some unexpected revelations hiding inside this intriguing monitor.
The screen of the 2021 MacBook Pro.

Why are people ripping the screens off MacBooks?

You may have seen decapitated MacBooks floating around on the internet. If you're wondering what's going on, here's why people are ripping their displays off.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

Why the pandemic PC boom could be over

Notebook prices could see declines throughout 2022 as post-pandemic demand falls and new supply chain issues develop.
Windows 11 device sitting on a stool.

Windows 11 may launch tabbed File Explorer, smarter Clipboard

Microsoft is holding a Windows event on April 5, and several new Windows 11 features could be announced.
Intel XMX uses the power of A.I.

Everything just announced at Intel’s Arc graphics event

Intel's new Arc discrete graphics will be launching first on thin and light laptops before expanding to desktops and workstations.
A render of Intel's Arc Alchemist desktop GPU.

Intel Arc Alchemist desktop cards feature a stunning design

Intel launched its Arc Alchemist mobile GPUs on Wednesday, but the company also offered a first look at how its desktop GPUs will be designed.
A render of Intel Arc Alchemist chip.

Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU should have Nvidia and AMD worried

Intel has finally detailed its discrete Arc Alchemist graphics cards, and they should have AMD and Nvidia worried about the future.
Two Intel Arc chips in front of a blue and purple gradient background.

Intel Arc graphics use AV1 to improve Twitch streams

Intel has announced that it will equip its Arc GPUs with AV1 coding technology. This tech shows a lot of promise in improving the quality of gaming streams.
Screen tearing in Batman game.

How Intel Arc graphics could finally fix V-Sync

Intel revealed its new Arc Alchemist mobile GPUs, as well as two key features that could kill one of the oldest features in PC gaming.
A vision of Meta's metaverse in the work setting.

Microsoft has a warning about working in the metaverse

In a blog post, Microsoft talks about the risk of working in the metaverse and the steps that can be taken to secure it
An Intel Arc Alchemist laptop with the Arc logo displayed.

How to watch Intel’s Arc graphics event today

Intel's Arc event is less than a day away. If you want to be the first to see Intel's foray into GPUs, make sure to watch the event live. Here's how to do it.
Apple demonstrating Universal Control with a MacBook Pro and iPad next to each other on a desk.

These clever features paved the way for Universal Control

Universal Control is one of Apple’s best software features, and according to a recent interview, the company was secretly paving the way for it for years.
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DDR5 RAM prices expected to finally drop soon

Researchers project that the current PC DRAM market will be affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A MacBook with Google Chrome loaded.

Use Google Chrome on Mac? You need to update now

Google Chrome and related browsers have been affected by a high-severity bug that has left the program's JavaScript engine vulnerable to exploits.
A custom Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti GPU unit.

Third-party Nvidia 3090 Ti GPUs are absolutely massive

Custom models of Nvidia’s soon-to-be-released flagship graphics card, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, have been pictured -- and they're absolutely massive.
Samsung Smart Monitor M8 in a kitchen.

Samsung Smart Monitor M8 launches at $700, now with Game Hub

The Samsung Smart Monitor M8 is now available for pre-order starting at $700, sporting a wide variety of smart features.
YouTuber Matt Benedetto holding the Magic Mouse and his custom sleeve for it.

Modder tries to fix Apple’s unfixable Magic Mouse

Unnecessary Inventions took a crack at fixing the Magic Mouse and its most annoying feature, but the build didn't go as planned. Here's what happened.
A tired man with a laptop in an office.

Online criminals stole nearly $7 billion from people in 2021

 Online criminals successfully defrauded billions of dollars from people during 2021.
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New Windows spyware campaign can get you in a click

The Vidar spyware is spreading to PCs as threat actors have managed to hide it inside Microsoft Compiled HTML help files, and you can be infected in a click.