How good are you at spotting phishing scams? Take this quiz to find out
Given the rising incidents of phishing attacks, Google created a quiz to help internet users understand phishing and learn how to avoid these emails to avoid falling victim. The quiz will teach users how to identify a sophisticated phishing email and offer some tips to help users secure their accounts.
Microsoft leans on A.I. to resume safe delivery of Windows 10 Update
Microsoft is starting to push out the October 2018 Update after halting the latest build of Windows 10 after problems were widely reported initially. Now that those issues have been resolved, Microsoft is using artificial intelligence to ensure that the update gets pushed safely to all compatible PCs.
Cortana wants to be friends with Alexa and Google Assistant
Rather than make Cortana a stand-alone digital assistant with its own ecosystem of connected speakers, Microsoft now wants to integrate Cortana into Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This turns Cortana into a skill that can be integrated into competing digital assistants to help Microsoft push its cloud services.
Faster new PCIe 5.0 standard leapfrogs the best feature of AMD’s Ryzen 3
PCI-SIG, the industry body behind the PCI Express standard, just leapfrogged AMD's recent announcement that Ryzen 3 will be the first processor to support PCIe 4.0 by announcing that it ratified PCIe 5.0 version 0.9. PCIe 5.0 doubles the data throughput rate of PCIe 4.0, which already was twice as fast as PCIe 3.0.
Dell teases new XPS laptop with Intel’s 10th-gen Ice Lake for summer 2019
Dell teased that it will have a new XPS laptop ready with Intel's 10th-generation Ice Lake processor in time for the summer, and a Dell executive suggested that the company may debut the laptop as early as summer 2019. The XPS laptop could be a new addition to Dell's lineup and not just a refresh.
Everything to know about AMD’s CES 2019 reveals: Ryzen 3, Radeon VII, and more
AMD took the wraps off of its 7nm plans at CES 2019 this year. The company focused on gamers during CEO Lisa Su's keynote as AMD debuted the new Ryzen 3 processor, Radeon VII graphics, and Epyc processor for servers. AMD also revealed that Google has chosen its Radeon Pro graphics to power its Project Stream platform.
The 5 best desktops of CES 2019, for everything from gaming to graphics
With mobile chips announced by AMD, Intel, and Nvidia at CES this year, PC users may be tempted by the hype of more powerful laptops. But if you crave power, performance, and upgradeability, nothing beats a desktop. Whether you're a gamer or a workstation user, these are some of the best desktops that we saw at CES.
Here’s how to watch today’s Intel press conference at CES 2019
Intel will talk about its latest technologies and the direct impact they have on the human experience at CES this year. The company has a keynote scheduled on January 7 that will highlight the innovations powering the next era of computing. We'll show you how to watch Intel's keynote live.
Everything Nvidia announced at CES, including mobile RTX, the RTX 2060, and more
As part of its focus on gamers at CES this year, Nvidia showcased a number of technologies that will help improve performance of your games. The company announced the new RTX 2060 graphics card for desktop, an initiative to improve A-Sync displays, and new RTX mobile graphics for laptops.
D-Link’s 5G router promises up to 40 times faster speeds than your broadband
Even though D-Link is ditching the familiar cable or DSL jacks on its new router in favor of 5G, the company promises you wi'll be seeing even faster speeds than your current setup. With speeds up to 3Gbps, the new D-Link 5G gateway promises speeds up to 40 times faster than traditional broadband.
Alienware AW3418DW Curved Gaming Monitor review
Don’t underestimate the understated appeal of Alienware’s 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor. Although this monitor doesn’t pack aggressive gaming aesthetics, it’s refined looks and balanced performance makes it a winner. The curved 34-inch panel, WQHD resolution display, and fast refresh rates will keep gamers happy.
Google transforms your browser into a digital easel with Chrome Canvas
Now, you can take quick notes or doodle straight within your browser thanks to the launch of Chrome Canvas. The Google-made app lets you use your finger or a digital stylus to draw from within the browser. And on a computer without a touchscreen, you can also create sketches with your mouse or touchpad.
Best Buy’s flash sale takes up to $800 off Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro today
Best Buy's single-day flash sale offers a discount of up to $800 off of Apple's latest 13-inch MacBook Pro. Best Buy has several configurations listed, but to get the most savings, you'll need to upgrade to a model with higher specifications. The sale applies to select 2018 MacBook Pros with Touch Bar.
Richly rendered ‘Asteroids’ demo showcases power of Nvidia’s RTX graphics
In a new Asteroids demo, Nvidia showed how the Turing architecture on the company's RTX graphics cards can be used to perform mesh shading to reveal rich details while reducing congestion on the CPU and GPU. When used in combination with task shaders, developers can leverage RTX cards to render rich scenes.
Prices leak for Intel’s 9th-generation CPUs without integrated graphics
Intel may soon debut new desktop processors as part of its ninth-generation product family that will ship without integrated Intel UHD Graphics enabled. The move could help Intel boost yields as it struggles with its manufacturing process, and high-end users could see improved thermals or even faster clock speeds.
Amazon gifts an extra day for deliveries to arrive in time for Christmas
Amazon is giving last-minute holiday shoppers a break by extending the deadline for non-Prime members to get their orders in for deliveries by Christmas. Non-Prime customers have until December 19 for free Christmas shipping. Prime members have a bit longer to shop with free two-day shipping.
Microsoft’s new Office app for Windows 10 aims to simplify your workflow
Microsoft announced that it will be replacing the pre-installed My Office app on Windows 10 with a new Office app that it is currently testing with Windows Insiders on the Fast ring. The app will be available soon for all Windows 10 users as a single destination to find and launch all your documents.
Leaked AMD Ryzen 3000 mobile benchmarks look fit for thin, low-power laptops
AMD's unannounced ultra-low-power mobile chips designed for laptops could give Intel's Core M series a run for its money. Leaked benchmarks for the Ryzen 3000 mobile APUs show scores that are competitive against Intel's Core M series. Hopefully, we'll hear more news about AMD's APUs at CES next month.
Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Xavier module is designed to give robots better brains
Though it's not geared for consumers, you'll likely soon reap the benefits of Nvidia's Jetson AGX Xavier module. The system-on-a-chip is designed to give autonomous robots better performance, and Nvidia hopes it will be used inside every autonomous machine from delivery drones to medical imaging systems.
Microsoft could split up search and Cortana in the next Windows 10 release
Microsoft may be shifting direction on how searches are performed on Windows 10. Some Windows Insiders on the latest preview build of the OS noticed that Microsoft is splitting up Cortana and search. If this strategy is adopted, Microsoft could implement it on the Windows 10 Spring 2019 Update.
These are the worst passwords of 2018. Is yours on this list?
Many internet users continue to use easy to crack passwords, like "12345678," despite repeated warnings from security experts. SplashData has compiled a list of the top 100 worst passwords for 2018 and some familiar entries are on the list. We also offer a few steps you can take to add more security to your account.
Hololens 2 could give the Always Connected PC a new, ‘aggressive’ form
If you think Qualcomm's Snapdragon PC processors are limited to convertible and detachable tablets, you may want to think again. It's rumored that Microsoft will ditch the Intel Atom processor found on today's Hololens augmented reality headset in favor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 850 solution on next year's model.
Qualcomm’s dual-screen PC concept looks like two connected Surface Go tablets
Though we're seeing evolving concepts of how a dual-screen device should look like and function, Qualcomm may have taken an interesting approach. Rather than two screens powered by a single processor, a teaser showed what appears to be two Surface Go tablets housed inside -- and likely connected by -- a folio cover.
3DMark’s Port Royal lets you benchmark ray tracing on Nvidia’s RTX cards
Ever wondered what the difference in ray tracing performance is between Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 2070, 2080, and 2080 Ti cards? UL announced that its new Port Royal utility will help measure how well your GPU handles ray tracing. The tool is slated for an early January release as part of the 3DMark suite.
The Empire strikes your wallet with a $250 Star Wars keyboard
Thanks to a collaboration between Lucasfilm and NovelKeys, Star Wars fan can convert their desktop keyboard into something that looks like it came from a computer terminal in the Galactic Empire. The set includes replacement keycaps in either full Aurebesh or Aurebesh and English along with novelty iconography.
An inside look at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx, a revolutionary laptop processor
Surprisingly, the future of Windows isn’t steered by long-time Microsoft partners AMD or Intel. Instead, it’s Qualcomm, a veteran chip-maker with no PC experience, that’s proving a path forward in the post-PC era. Here's an inside look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx: Windows on ARM done right.
Microsoft asks Edge Insiders for help with its new browser development
Microsoft is asking for user input and feedback to help it shape the future of its Edge browser, which debuted alongside Windows 10. After having announced a dramatic shift that will see Edge use Google's open-source Chromium rendering engine, Microsoft is asking users and developers for input and feedback.
Intel’s 2019 NUC may get even more powerful, thanks to 9th-Gen Core i9 processor
Intel is reportedly working on refreshing its compact desktop lineup, and it's 2019 NUC may feature quite the performance. Despite its small footprint, Intel may be packing in a beefy 9th-Generation Core i9 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads and integrated UHD graphics inside its top-of-the-line NUC PC.
Signed Steve Jobs memorabilia expected to fetch about $70,000 at auction
If you're interested in owning a piece of Apple history, a few artifacts with the handwriting of Steve Jobs will be available in two separate auctions. The first piece is an autographed copy of a rare first edition of Macworld magazine, while a second piece will be for a handwritten Apple I specifications sheet.
AMD’s Radeon graphics cards are nearly half off today only on Amazon
If you're a gamer or a VR enthusiast looking to buy a good graphics card at an affordable price, Amazon is discounting AMD's Radeon RX 580 and RX Vega 56 graphics cards today. The cards are nearly half off as part of the retailer's Deal of the Day promotion, but you have to act fast as the deal expires today.
Walmart denies that the Overpowered gaming PC has been canceled
When Walmart briefly pulled the listing for its branded Overpowered PC desktop on its website, there were rumors that the gaming rig had been canceled due to poor reception from gamers. However, that isn't the case, and Walmart had pulled the listing briefly to update the product page, partner Esports Arena noted.