Windows 10 October 2018 Update is only installed on 12 percent of PCs
Despite new features that make it buddies with your phone, the Windows 10 October 2018 Update is not as popular with consumers. According to the latest AdDuplex data, it is only running on 12 percent of PCs across the world. The previous April 2018 Update holds an 82 percent install base.
Download your archive and get ready to bid farewell to Google+ on April 2
After a security vulnerability impacted more than 500,000 of its users, Google announced in late 2018 that it would be shuttering the Google + social network. Now several months later, it is providing an update on the shutdown, noting that after April 2 all content on the platform will begin to be deleted.
Windows 10 and Xbox One to get support for DTS:X spatial sound
One of the best ways to get quality audio on your Windows 10 PC or Xbox One console is with Dolby Atmos, but you soon could have another option. Support for the DTS:X spatial sound audio standard is reportedly coming in a few weeks, promising for enhanced and immersive audio experiences when gaming or watching videos.
Razer Blade Stealth gets glamorous with new Quartz Pink edition
Riding on momentum from the release of the Razer Blade Stealth, Razer is back at it with the Quartz Pink edition of the gaming laptop. Launching alongside a refreshed lineup of Quartz Pink accessories, the latest addition seeks to win over the hearts of anyone looking for a versatile and stylish laptop.
Cortana integrates with Microsoft To-Do to ensure maximum productivity
Microsoft To-Do can help you check things off your list and get important tasks done, but it is now getting a key improvement. It was announced on January 25 that the app is picking up support for Cortana, allowing consumers to leverage the Microsoft virtual assistant to manage their reminders and tasks.
The upcoming version of Windows 10 could be named the April 2019 Update
Microsoft typically pushes out big Windows 10 updates twice a year, but its naming conventions always cause rumors. Previous Windows releases have been called Creators Update and Anniversary Update, but new rumors suggest that this year's Windows 10 19H1 release, could officially be called the April 2019 Update.Â
Microsoft takes $200 off select Surface Pro 6 models for a limited time
If you're looking to purchase a new Microsoft Surface device and also save some money, you're in for some luck. The Microsoft online store is currently discounting select models of the latest Surface Pro 6 Windows 10 2-in-1 by $200, but only through February 3 and while supplies last.
Get ready for increased productivity. Office 365 is now on the MacOS App Store
In June 2018, Apple announced it would be bringing its Office 365 apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as a download on the MacOS app store. Now roughly more than seven months later, the moment has finally arrived, and the popular suite of productivity apps are officially available in the store.Â
Latest B&H sale takes $900 off high-end 13-inch MacBook Pro 2017 with Touch Bar
If you happened to have missed out on some of the best deals on all things Apple over the holiday season and Black Friday, you're still in for some luck. Retailer B&H is currently running a sale on the high-end 13.3-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, cutting $900 off the final price at checkout.Â
Samsung permits peek at an eye-popping, 15-inch 4K OLED laptop display
Laptops with OLED displays were once a rarity, but at CES 2019, Lenovo and HP brought it over to some of their latest products. Samsung is now joining in and is providing a look at an eye-popping 4K OLED panel that is expected to power larger premium laptops from other manufacturers in the new year.
‘Flexgate’ is the latest controversy plaguing some MacBook Pro owners
If you own a recent MacBook Pro model, you're in for a new controversy. iFixit recently uncovered a new "Flexgate" issue with MacBook Pros after some consumers reported a "stage light" effect, where the backlighting on the device would fail and cause the bottom of the display to become slightly distorted.
Midrange Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti graphics card may be 20 percent faster than GTX 1060
It has been rumored in the past month that Nvidia could soon debut a new graphics card, the GTX 1660Ti, to entice gamers with midrange performance and lower price points. In what is now the freshest development, alleged benchmarks are showing that the new offering could be as much as 20 percent faster when compared to the older GTX 1060.Â
Lenovo patent hints at a future tablet with a folding screen
Foldable phones, computers, and tablets are looking to be the next big trend in technology, and Lenovo could be next to get in on the wave of future devices. According to a recent patent, it is considering a foldable 2-in-1 with a hinge mechanism that would allow consumers to bend back the screen on the device.Â
Microsoft to separate Cortana from search with the next version of Windows 10
Microsoft is decoupling Cortana from search in the taskbar with the next version of Windows 10 and is currently beta testing it with its Windows Insiders. The change will allow Microsoft to innovate on each of the two key Windows feature independently and was officially announced in a blog post.Â
An update to Microsoft To-Do will help you keep up with your resolutions
We're now just about halfway through the first month of the new year, so there's still plenty of time to be productive. If that's what you're after, you might want to check out the freshly updated Microsoft To-Do app, now with additional integration with the Windows 10 Start Menu, and more.
Hackers are scoring with ransomware that attacks its previous victims
Hackers are targetting computers with ransomware that scours an infected network in order to pinpoint and attack and enterprises with big money. Named "Ryuk," the ransomware has been around since 2017, but only recently has there an uptick in successful attacks, according to research by FireEye.
Google is giving its G Suite web apps new touches of visual improvements
Material Design, Google's user interface approach with rounded corners, crisp edges, fonts, and shadows, is spreading to more of its online applications. As was announced on January 15, several of the Google G Suite web apps are getting updated visual improvements inspired by the design guidelines.Â
Microsoft is getting ready for a coming wave of foldable Windows 10 devices
Be it Windows RT or Windows 10 in S mode, Microsoft has been making Windows more efficient, and there is now reason to believe the firm is taking things to another level. A leaked string from an internal Windows 10 19H1 build shows Microsoft is preparing to build Windows 10 for future foldable devices.
Beam up the videos: AirPlay support is coming to VLC player
VLC Player has picked up plenty of features since it was first introduced, and there's more ahead in the future. At CES 2019, the developers of the app announced they are adding support for Apple's Airplay feature, allowing consumers to beam video and other content from their iPhone and Android devices to an Apple TV.Â
Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 one year from now
If you're one of the many still holding on to the nearly nine-year-old Windows 7 OS, it might be time for an upgrade. Microsoft is set to end extended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, putting a halt on the free bug fixes, and security patches for most who have the operating system installed.Â
Prices of some components on the Alienware Area-51m will melt your wallet
The Alienware Area-51m is a gaming desktop replacement with the ability to change out both the CPU and GPU, but the prices might be high for consumers. Some of the top-end components for the gaming laptop are expensive, pushing up the final costs for gamers looking to purchase the latest parts.Â
2019 could be the year AMD has a full lineup of 7nm Radeon GPUs
At the Consumer Electronics Show, AMD revealed the Radeon Vega VII, the world's first 7nm graphics card for consumers, but there could be bigger plans ahead. In a new interview, Mark Papermaster, AMD's chief tech officer, hints that 2019 could be the year AMD has a full lineup of 7nm Radeon GPUs.Â
Lenovo patent hints at a future laptop with a flexible, folding OLED display
Foldable screens are a new trend in tech. We've seen the concept with various patents from Microsoft, and in real-life action with Samsung's smartphone, but now Lenovo is getting in on it. The company filed a patent for a device with a foldable display, hinting at a future where your laptop screen can bend in half.
It’s official! AMD’s next-generation 7nm GPU is the Radeon Vega VII
After months of rumors, AMD finally took the wraps off its new GPU during its keynote at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. Taking on both Intel and Nvidia, the new AMD Radeon Vega VII is the next generation of high-performance gaming GPUs, and is also leading the chipmaking industry as the world's first 7nm gaming GPU.
How to watch this morning’s AMD CES 2019 press conference
Most attention is usually turned towards both Intel and Nvidia, but with the two already making their biggest announcements, it is time for AMD to take the spotlight. Falling in the middle of the weeklong CES, and in a first, it will be hosting its own keynote presentation at 9 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 9.
Intel gets sneaky with new 9th-gen desktop CPUs without dedicated graphics
At CES, Intel announced news on its 5G wireless strategy, Project Athena, and new 10nm Ice Lake CPUs, but there is more to the story. In what could be a bid to compete with AMD's Ryzen 3000 desktop processors, Intel sneaked new 9th-generation desktop CPUs -- without dedicated graphics -- into its portfolio for 2019.
Alienware’s amazing 55-inch monitor has OLED screen, 4K resolution
At its CES 2019 event, Dell dropped a surprise to consumers, announcing a new 55-inch, 120Hz, 4K OLED display. Pricing, availability, and technical specs were available, but it is designed on Dell's new "Legend" industrial design language. Also announced alongside is that Dell is planning on expanding OLED to its 15-inch gaming notebooks.