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Security firm says Equifax made it far too easy to access salary and job data

Equifax has apparently been lax in securing the salary and employment data in its TALX system, with authentication that's too easy to bypass.
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HP revamps Spectre line with 8th-gen CPUs, new designs, and more

HP has redesigned two of its premier notebooks, the HP Spectre 13 and HP Spectre x360 13, with 8th-gen quad-core CPUs and more.
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Windows Mixed Reality details new Samsung headset, pre-orders go live

Microsoft held a press event today to provide additional details on its Windows Mixed Reality vision, including a new headset and more.
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Equifax confirms it suffered a separate data breach in March

The Equifax credit reporting agency suffered a data breach that affects the information of 143 million Americans.
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Asus ZenBook Flip S review

Our ZenBook Flip S review takes a long look at an incredibly thin and light 2-in-1 machine that still manages to squeeze out good performance and solid battery life.
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HP ZBook 14u G4 review

Our HP ZBook 14u G4 review evaluates the industry’s only 14-inch mobile workstation, concluding that it gives up some performance to fit into its relatively svelte chassis.
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MacOS High Sierra is available today, here’s how to download it

Get your Mac up to date with the latest and greatest Apple OS. Here's how to download MacOS High Sierra today.
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Premium notebook knockout: ThinkPad X1 Carbon versus the Surface Laptop

Lenovo and Microsoft both make great premium notebooks, and we pit the ThinkPad X1 Carbon versus the Surface Laptop to see which is better.
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HP Omen 15 review

Our HP Omen 15 review looks at the newly refreshed gaming notebook that also incorporates the new GTX 1060 with Max-Q to fit more power in a slim chassis.
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Spin it or flip it? HP Spectre x360 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop

We compare the HP Spectre x360 versus the Microsoft Surface Laptop to see if HP's 2-in-1 or Microsoft's laptop reigns supreme.
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HP Spectre x360 15 review

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First image leaks of Retro ThinkPad show off its old-school style

The first image of the Retro ThinkPad has apparently been leaked, showing off some of the more trademark old-school ThinkPad elements
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Microsoft issues second Windows Insider ‘Skip Ahead’ build

Microsoft released Windows Insider preview build 16362 today, the second Skip Ahead build that goes beyond Fall Creators Update.
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Thin and light cage fight: Dell XPS 13 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop

We take a look at the Dell XPS 13 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop to see if Dell's perennial favorite wins out over a relative newcomer.
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Microsoft pegs Windows 10 Fall Creators Update release for October 17

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will arrive on October 17, 2017, bringing a host of new features.
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update news — everything you need to know

Here's an up-to-date accounting of the most important Windows 10 Fall Creators Update news, including highlights of the best new features.
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Microsoft releases the first Windows Insider Skip Ahead preview build

Microsoft released the first Windows Insider Skip Ahead preview build, 16353, and clarified exactly how Skip Ahead will work.
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Lenovo Explorer aims for low-cost Windows Mixed Reality performance

The Lenovo Explorer Windows Media Headset will be available in October 2017 at $349 standalone and $449 with Motion Controllers.
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Asus refreshes ZenBook, VivoBook lines with 8th-gen Intel CPUs and discrete GPUs

Asus took to the stage at IFA 2017 to announce new and refreshed laptops sporting eighth-generation Intel CPUs and discrete GPUs.
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Acers new machines at IFA 2017 use Intel eighth-generation processors

Acer has announced a number of new machines at IFA 2017, including new laptops and 2-in-1s, a revised Chromebook, and a new Aspire AIO PC.
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Latest Windows Insider webcast hits Mixer at 10 a.m. PT this morning

The latest Windows Insider webcast hits Mixer today 10:00 am PDT, with a chance to take a deep-dive into Windows 10.
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Halo experiences and Steam support are coming for Windows Mixed Reality

Microsoft announced Steam support for Windows Mixed Reality, along with two levels of compatible PCs. More details are coming at IFA 2017.
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What is AMD doing in LA? Helping more filmmakers achieve Hollywood-caliber VFX

AMD Studios uses AMD technology to help TV and movie studios tell better stories via customized end-to-end digital production pipelines.
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Parallels Desktop 13 and VMWare Fusion 10 add MacBook Pro Touch Bar support

Parallels Desktop 13 and VMware Fusion 10 provide MacBook Pro Touch Bar support for WIndows 10 users, along with other improvements.
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HP’s newest ProBook 400 G5 upgrades to Intel 8th Gen notebook CPUs

HP has announced the HP ProBook 400 G5 series to piggyback on Intel's newest eighth-generation notebook CPUs.
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Acer Swift 3 versus Asus ZenBook UX330UA: A battle between two value laptops

It's Acer Swift 3 versus Asus ZenBook UX330UA in our battle to see which laptop offers the best value for the money.
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Make sure your accessories are charged with the updated Microsoft Surface app

The most recent version of Microsoft's Surface app adds the ability to check the battery level of Microsoft Bluetooth accessories.
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Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID review

Our Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID review looks at the combo of Windows Hello support and a solid typing experience that helps justify a high price.
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Are netbooks back? The first Windows 10 S laptop from Asus only costs $279

Asus joined the Windows 10 S club with its $279 VivoBook W202, providing just enough power and reliability to meet a student's needs.
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Microsoft’s Surface Pro is a pricey alternative to the Asus Transformer Pro T304

Here, we pitted the Microsoft Surface Pro against the Asus Transformer Pro T304, in an effort to see which one is worth your cash.
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New FCC ruling would eliminate net neutrality regulations for ISPs

FCC Chairman Pai has made his plans regarding net neutrality regulations official, but the FCC has added two weeks to its comment period.
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Firefox 55 joins Chrome, Microsoft Edge in supporting browser-based WebVR

Mozilla is adding WebVR support to its browser with the release of Firefox 55, along with Firefox Screenshots and performance enhancements.
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Looking to buy Microsoft’s awesome new Surface Pro? Here’s all you need to know

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro has finally arrived. Here's everything you need to know, from its 7th-gen innards to its new, improved stylus.

The Google Chrome ad blocker is ready to try, if you’re brave enough

Google is implementing a built-in Chrome ad blocker, and it's now available to try out in the latest Chrome Canary release.