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Microsoft once again boasts the Edge browser’s battery life prowess

Microsoft has published yet another test showing off Edge's greater efficiency, beating out both Firefox and Chrome in streaming video.
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5 suprising, promising, sometimes ominous ways computers changed in 2017

2017's PC Trends were both ominous and promising. Our computers are smarter and more flexible, but our most private data is vulnerable.
Computing Features
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U.S. House of Representatives approves Email Privacy Act, Senate up next

The Email Privacy Act would address privacy concerns with the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and it's on its way to the U.S. Senate.
Computing News
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Ambient light sensors can be used to snoop on us while we’re web browsing

Researchers discover a way to use a device's ambient light sensor to steal potentially sensitive browser data.
Computing News
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Acer Swift 3 gets the AMD APU treatment, adding power to the bargain machine

The Acer Swift 3 line of affordable notebooks is adding AMD APU-based models soon, offering some real competition to Intel and Nvidia.
Computing News
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Vietnamese hacker breaks into airport system, finds his way to prison

A Vietnamese hacker who broke into Australia's Perth Airport network using third-party contractor credentials has been arrested.
Computing News
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The Eve V crowdsourced tablet proves you really can design your own PC

We spoke with Eve Technology’s CEO about the pitfalls and benefits of using crowdsourced feedback to design its new Eve V 2-in-1.
Computing Features
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As promised, Google is killing off Chrome Apps everywhere but Chrome OS

As it promised in a blog post in August 2016, Google has begun the process of killing off Chrome Apps on every platform but Chrome OS.
Computing News
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First flash sale for crowdsourced Eve V Windows 10 tablet sells out in 3 hours

The Eve V crowdsourced tablet went on sale December 4. The flash sale lasted a mere three hours. The next sale is on December 5.
Tablets Computing
Google Poly

Google Poly API, a 3D object and scene repository for developers, rolls out

Google Poly is a site where 3D objects and scenes can be easily shared, searched, downloaded, and remixed by AR and VR creators.
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Lego AR-Studio blends the virtual and the physical for more block-building fun

Lego AR-Studio works with Apple's ARKit platform to bring virtual blocks into the real world, creating new experiences for Lego fans.
Computing News
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is enjoying a smoother ride to the top

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update, Fall Creators Update, is rolling out faster than its predecessor, and Surface Pro remains number one.
Computing News
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Facebook squashes bug that let anyone delete any picture or animation

For a few days in early November, a Facebook bug would have let anyone easily delete anyone else's photos thanks to new poll feature.
Computing News
HP Spectre x360 vs. Lenovo Yoga 920

HP Spectre x360 13 vs. Lenovo Yoga 920: Fighting for convertible 2-in-1 primacy

In our HP Spectre x360 vs. Lenovo Yoga 920 comparison, we pit two convertible 2-in-1s against each other to see which reigns supreme.
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Microsoft’s Nadella talks about how artificial intelligence can be used for good

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke about "democratizing" artificial intelligence to ensure that it's benefits remain positive.
Computing News
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Nvidia shows off its multi-user VR system at GPU Technology Conference

Nvidia has introduced a multi-user virtual reality proof-of-concept aimed at allowing multiple users experience the same VR environment.
Computing News
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Comcast Xfinity xFi dashboard simplifies managing a home Wi-Fi network

Comcast introduces Xfinity xFi, a new management dashboard that makes managing a Wi-Fi network easier for the company's internet customers.
Computing News
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Microsoft introduces Windows 10 S, education-focused competitor to Chrome OS

The focus of Windows 10 S is on providing the minimum functionality required for students and teachers to learn and teach. Microsoft provided a very general overview of the newest version of Windows 10 S at its latest event.
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Google surveillance report for first half of 2016 shows more government demands

Google issued its government surveillance report for the first half of 2016, with more governments requesting more info on fewer accounts.
Computing News
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Lenovo’s VP of Design on how the retro ThinkPad lured in millennials

Brian Leonard, Lenovo Vice President of the Experience Design Group, discusses the company’s design philosophy and its focus on meeting user needs.
Computing Features
Windows Mixed Reality Hands-on Preview

Windows Mixed Reality news: Here’s everything you need to know

Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform has finally arrived, so here's everything you need to know about Windows Mixed Reality.
Computing Guides
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Snake, the latest MacOS malware, makes its way over from Windows

A new MacOS malware attack has been identified, and this one bypasses the Gatekeeper function and installs backdoor files on MacOS machines.
Computing News
Surface Book 2

Is the Surface Book 2 a worthy sequel to the original? Here’s how it compares

We compare the Surface Book 2 vs. Surface Book to see if the sequel makes any significant upgrades.
Computing Best Ofs
Google Pixelbook hands-on review

Is Google’s Pixelbook a worthy competitor to the Surface Pro?

We pit the Google Pixelbook vs. Microsoft Surface Pro to see which high-end 2-in-1 best represents its respective platform.
Computing Best Ofs
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Get your gaming curve on with LG’s new 34UC90 display with G-Sync

LG announces its latest gaming monitor, the 34-inch curved 34UC90 with G-Sync and a fast 144MHz refresh rate to go with some strong colors.
Computing News
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update news

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update puts a spit polish on the world’s best OS

Microsoft released Fall Creators Update right on schedule, and while it’s not a major update, it nevertheless maintains Windows 10 as the best desktop OS.
Computing Reviews
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Which browser gives the best battery life? The winner is a shocker

We ran the four most popular browsers -- Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera – through a litany of real-life tests to see which one has the best browser battery life.
Computing Features
Fall Creators Update

Here’s how you can download the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update early

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to Windows Insiders on the Release Preview ring.
Computing News
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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.
Computing News
HP Spectre

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.
Computing News
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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.
Computing News
ThinkPad X1 Carbon versus the Surface Laptop

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.
Computing Best Ofs
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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.
Computing Guides
Retro ThinkPad

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
Computing News
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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.
Computing News
Dell XPS 13 versus the Microsoft Surface Laptop

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.
Computing Reviews
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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.
Computing News
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update news

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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