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Microsoft brings Windows 7 and 8.1 into the Defender fold, but there is a catch

Microsoft said that subscribers to its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection subscription service will see Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support starting this spring. This has nothing to do with Windows Defender on mainstream Windows 10 PCs.
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Staff at Russian nuclear facility caught using supercomputer to mine Bitcoins

Whoops. Two Russian engineers at a top-level facility tried to use a supercomputer to mine Bitcoins for their own personal gains, but were immediately caught. How? They apparently forgot about one little restriction.
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Google Assistant one step closer to marrying Chrome OS, report says

Although the Pixelbook already supports Google Assistant, recent notes found in the Chrome OS code show that Google is getting closer to baking the feature directly into the operating system. Availability will depend on the manufacturer, but when will the feature become widely available on Chromebooks?
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Fujitsu

Fujitsu adds palm reading to Windows 10 Pro, but it doesn’t tell your fortune

Fujitsu said it teamed up with Microsoft to bring its PalmSecure technology to Windows 10 Pro. It scans the unique pattern of veins in the palm of your hand, and requires flowing blood. That means hackers can't use severed hands and zombies to access your PC.
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Google may be reattempting to enter the console market with a streaming service

The latest Google-themed rumor conjures up Yeti, a project that includes a game streaming service for Chromecast, and a possible stand-alone gaming console.
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HP

HP’s new 4K desktop display lineup includes a 42.3-inch model for $799

HP revealed four new 4K desktop monitors this week along with a batch of freshly-baked laptops. All four monitors include a USB-C port providing enough juice to recharge a laptop. Available now, the starting prices range from $549 to $799.
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Google’s sleek wireless router, Google Wifi, now available for pre-order

Spotty Wi-Fi connection at home? Well, you're in luck, Google Wifi is available for pre-order starting Tuesday, just in time for the holidays.
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Internet services are selling water to Cape Town residents facing Day Zero

Residents of Cape Town, South Africa, will see the end of their water supply by the beginning of April. Taking advantage of the drought, online vendors are now offering water to desperate residents for a fee. But what about those who can't pay for water shipments?
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Acer is tight-lipped about its Chrome OS tablet pictured at Bett 2018 Show

An image posted to Twitter revealing a Chome OS tablet manufactured by Acer is no longer online. The device was spotted during the Bett 2018 Show education-focused convention, and not officially announced by Acer. It may be the rumored "Scarlet" Chrome OS tablet appearing in rumors over hte last year.
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Prototype Windows 10 app eliminates the napkin by turning sketches into code

The latest invention stemming from the Microsoft Garage Project is an app called Ink to Code that eliminates the napkin by converting doodles into lines of code. It's based on Smart Ink, and aims to speed up the app development process.
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New York won’t do business with ISPs not adhering to net neutrality principles

The governor of New York signed an Executive Order preventing local government entities from conducting business with internet service providers that don't abide to net neutrality principles. The ban covers government offices, educational institutions, and public internet access. But for how long?
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Microsoft selling a commercial version of its Surface Laptop with Windows 10 Pro

The Microsoft Store now serves up a commercial version of the company's Surface Laptop sporting Windows 10 Pro. There are a few differences from the mainstream version, thus jacking up the starting price by $100.
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Chronicle

Alphabet’s new cybersecurity unit focuses on faster threat responses

Alphabet introduced a new cybersecurity company called Chronicle that focuses on simplicity, scalability, and fast responses for the enterprise. What does that mean for you? Services that are more secure due to machine learning and batter insights into vulnerabilities.
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Vuzix serves up new ways to get your hands on its cool Blade smartglasses

Vuzix introduced three programs for gaining access to its Blade-branded smart sunglasses. They fall under its Blade Edge umbrella.
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Microsoft to intro a new Windows 10 app for a better look at its data collection

In the next big update for Windows 10, Microsoft will provide a new app called Windows Diagnostic Data Viewer for a better look at what the company stores in the cloud.
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Meltdown

Apple protects MacOS Sierra, El Capitan from Meltdown, lists Google bugs

Apple released three updates, two of which address the Meltdown security issue discovered in Intel-based processors.
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Blizzard

Blizzard patches security hole to block hackers from sending fake updates

Blizzard is working on a full-fledged patch to address an issue with its Update Agent that could fall prey to a remote DNS rebinding attack.
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Firefox

The latest Firefox revs up browsing by stitching more threads into your CPU

A new version of Firefox is out, and it promises faster performance due to the way it now renders web pages.
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Chromebook

Acer updates the Chromebook Spin 11 with a slimmer figure and Pentium CPU

Acer revealed three new products during the Bett Show 2018 convention, one of which is a refreshed Chromebook Spin 11.
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Intel

Eight new Intel Coffee Lake CPUs could replace chocolate this Valentine’s Day

The listings of eight unannounced Intel processors reveal new Coffee Lake chips spanning Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron brands.
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Intel Meltdown

Intel requests hardware partners to halt Meltdown patches due to reboot issue

Intel told its hardware and software partners to stop distributing the current fixes for the Meltdown security issues due to the large number of PC reboots.
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Microsoft

Microsoft continues its assault on Chromebooks with affordable PCs

Microsoft said four new laptops for education will make their debut this week, one of which sports a $189 starting price.
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Microsoft

Microsoft’s new bot can draw a photo-realistic bird based on text descriptions

Microsoft created a new intelligent bot that can draw photo-realistic images from text-based descriptions. It could be used as an assistant for interior decorators and sketch artists.
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Chrome Apps

A sneaky extension for Chrome, Firefox prevents its removal, hijacks browser

Malwarebytes discovered an extension for Chrome and Firefox that prevents its removal and hijacks the browser.
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The best lightweight laptops you can buy

If you're shopping for one of the best lightweight laptops you can buy, we chose four great models that weigh less than 2.5 pounds.
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Intel Meltdown

Updates addressing Meltdown security issue are causing a number of PC reboots

Intel confirmed that recent updates addressing the Meltdown security flaw in six generations of CPUs are causing a high number of PC reboots.
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Samsung’s CJ791 declutters the desktop with a QLED display packing Thunderbolt 3

Just ahead of CES 2018, Samsung introduced an upcoming wide-screen, curved desktop display with a Thunderbolt 3 connection.
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Western Digital’s USB-C storage stick may be tiny, but its capacity is huge

Western Digital introduced a SanDisk-branded prototype USB-C storage stick during CES 2018. It's the world's smallest, with 1TB of storage.
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Asus

Asus debuts ROG desktop, mechanical keyboard, cool lighting accessories at CES

The Asus Republic of Gamers portfolio saw an update at CES 2018, consisting of a new desktop, mechanical keyboard, and a few RGB gadgets.
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Vuzix Blade

‘Smart’ sunglasses from Vuzix work with Android and iOS, will debut at CES

Vuzix said it's finally unveiling its upcoming smart sunglasses for the mainstream market during CES 2018 in Las Vegas.
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The best mice of CES 2018

Now that the Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing, we gathered a list of the best mice at CES 2018, ranging from Corsair to Razer.
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Steam

Steam saw more than 7,500 titles added to its library throughout 2017

Steam Spy reports that more than 7,500 games published to Steam during 2017, up from 4,207 games added during the previous year.
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Best keyboards at CES 2018

The best keyboards at CES 2018

The Consumer Electronics Show is underway, and we've grabbed our favorite picks of the best keyboards at CES 2018 from Corsair to Mad Catz.
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Oculus Go relies on an older Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, gets Chinese version

During Qualcomm's press conference, Facebook's Hugo Barra spilled a few beans about the upcoming Oculus Go stand-alone VR headset.
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Dell’s Android, iOS notification, screencasting service is locked to 2018 PCs

Dell introduced a cool new exclusive service for its desktops and laptops that provides a connected experience with Android and iOS devices.
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Dell

Dell’s new ultrathin displays bring HDR to your PC without emptying your wallet

During CES 2018, Dell introduced two new ultra-thin "S" displays for the mainstream market. Both support HDR-ready content.
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Dell’s refreshed Latitude laptops get to work with 8th-gen Intel Core, 4G LTE

During CES 2018, Dell introduced its refreshed lines of Latitude 7000 and 5000 laptops and 2-in-1 devices. They include 8th-gen Intel CPUs.
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Lenovo ThinkPad

Lenovo’s updated ThinkPads include T480s with Nvidia MX150, affordable X-Series

Just ahead of CES 2018, Lenovo introduced its refreshed ThinkPad family for business and enterprise customers packing eighth-generation CPUs.
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