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Bill Gates has become a top target for coronavirus conspiracy theories

Philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has become the leading target of far-right conspiracy theories regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
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Apple is bringing games back to the Mac, but not how you hoped

Apple seems to be making a concerted effort to improve things for Mac gamers. But could Macs ever become gaming machines? Here’s what the evidence tells us.
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Google blocking 18 million scam emails related to coronavirus daily

Cybercriminals are wasting little time in exploiting the coronavirus chaos, with Google every day blocking 18 million scam emails related to the virus.
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U.K. lawmakers will use Zoom to create a virtual Parliament

Social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic has prompted U.K. lawmakers to start using video-conferencing software Zoom for debates in Parliament.
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It’s official: The next version of Windows 10 is the May 2020 Update

The next update for Windows 10 is moving steadily toward release. Called the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Microsoft just pushed it to the Release Preview Ring.
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Your MacBook’s battery could last longer thanks to a MacOS update

Apple's already testing a smarter battery update for its MacOS Catalina operating system due later this year that could help extend the lifespan of your MacBook's battery and also help the environment in the process.
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Lenovo’s new Legion 5 gaming laptop will be powered by AMD’s Ryzen 4000

Following announcements it made at CES 2020, Lenovo is providing pricing, availability, and more specifics about its lineup of Legion gaming devices for 2020.
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HP’s powerful Envy laptops take on the MacBook Pro with reckless abandon

Everyone wants to beat the MacBook Pro, but HP's new Envy and ZBook laptops amp up the competition even higher with powerful performance and simplified design.
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Productions is a new ‘command center’ for projects in Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro Productions is a new panel designed to support team workflows in the popular video editor. Adobe likens the new tool to a command center.
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‘A staggering problem’: Working from home could lead to massive data leaks

Working from home is far less secure than companies think it is, especially when few companies had plans in place to move their workforces online, experts say.

Webcams are sold out everywhere. Here’s when they’ll be back in stock

Once a niche product, webcams have become one of the most sought-after pieces of tech you can buy. The problem? They're currently sold out everywhere you look.
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Travelex reportedly paid millions to hackers after ransomware attack

Foreign-exchange specialist Travelex reportedly paid hackers $2.3M to regain access to its own computer systems after they were hit in a 2019 ransomware attack.
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Why delaying the Surface Neo to 2021 was the only way Microsoft could save it

Delays are never a good sign, but with the stakes high for the future of Microsoft's dual-screen devices, here's why moving the Neo to 2021 is a good thing.
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Surface Neo: Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s first dual-screen PC

The Surface Neo is Microsoft's vision for the future of the mobile PC with a dual-screen setup, intuitive removable keyboard, and a new version of Windows.
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Report: Microsoft to delay Surface Neo and Windows 10X devices to 2021

The Surface Neo may miss its holiday 2020 launch, as Microsoft is said to be shifting its focus away from dual-screen devices to single-screen form factors.
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In the age of Zoom, terrible laptop webcams are a big problem

More of our lives are moving to Zoom, and that means laptop webcams are more important than ever. The problem? They suck -- but there's good reason for it.
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Google Chrome’s new Tab Groups will bring some order to your tab chaos

Google Chrome now lets you group tabs and color-code them so that they're easier to find. The new update also brings new tablet gestures for Chromebooks.
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Google to finally give Chrome OS the tablet mode it always needed

Chromebook tablets and 2-in-1s just got a bit more useful. Google announced some changes for Chrome OS, like a new tablet mode and touch-friendly gestures
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Origin’s monster gaming laptop packs a 12-core Ryzen 9 desktop chip

Origin PC is bringing AMD's Ryzen 3000 desktop processor to its gaming laptops. The Eon 15-X has up to 12 core
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Surface Book 3: Everything we know about Microsoft’s next powerful 2-in-1

Here's everything we know about and wish for in the Microsoft Surface Book 3, including a possible release date, updated processors, graphics card, and more
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Leak reveals a stunning redesign of the Dell XPS 15 and the return of the XPS 17

Dell's large-screen XPS 17 laptop could be making a comeback, and the XPS 15 could be getting a major redesign as well, judging from a series of recent leaks.
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New MacBook Pro 13-inch to launch next month, says renowned Apple leaker

Apple is planning on updating the MacBook Pro 13 in May 2020, according to noted analyst and leaker Jon Prosser. Don’t expect a major design overhaul, though.

The history of Windows: How the OS has changed over time

The history of Windows isn't just changing Start menus. Here's a look at the evolution of Microsoft's flagship operating system and the future of Windows 10.
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E3 is canceled this year, but there are already plans for E3 2021

E3, the world's biggest gaming conference, is canceled this year. But plans are already underway for next year's event, E3 2021.
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Skype wants to be your videoconferencing tool of choice

Skype is promoting a feature which allows users to hosts video meeting which participants can attend even if they don't have Skype installed on their devices.
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HP launches a new $1,250 Envy 17, reviving the glory days of 17-inch laptops

HP's Envy 17 laptop will soon be available for sale at Best Buy starting at $1,250. It sports a 17-inch display, fresh Intel processors, and a new Nvidia GPU.
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Microsoft’s Edge browser is now more popular than Firefox, gaining on Chrome

Microsoft's new Edge browser is on a roll. According to new data out from the firm NetMarketshare, Microsoft Edge is now the second most popular web browser.
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Zoom’s one-click installation on Mac was always too good to be true

One of the benefits of using Zoom is its super-quick one-click installation. On the Mac, it turns out that was achieved with some very suspicious techniques.
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Apple to keep all of its U.S. stores closed until at least May

Apple looks set to keep its U.S. stores closed until at least May. The company will assess conditions in other countries regarding its other closed stores.
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Zoom freezes development of new features to fix privacy issues

Zoom announced today that it is freezing development on new user-facing features to exclusively focus on privacy improvements over the next 3 months.
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Intel’s newest 10th-gen chips bring blazing 5.3GHz speed, trail AMD in cores

Intel has announced the details on its latest 10th-gen mobile processors, known as Comet Lake-H. Do 5.3GHz boost clocks bring momentum back in favor of Intel?
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Nvidia brings RTX Super to mobile, adds Advanced Optimus for better battery life

Nvidia has launched advanced new graphics technologies for the evolution of gaming laptops. RTX Super cards add power, while Max-Q brings efficiency.
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Dozens of powerful new gaming laptops just launched. These are the best of them

Acer, Asus, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer just took the wraps off of their new gaming laptops, featuring RTX Super graphics and 10th-gen Intel processors.
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Microsoft has reportedly canceled all in-person events through June 2021

Microsoft could be considering transitioning most of its events to digital-only through next year. The change could impact the 2021 Build developer conference.