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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Go from browsing on a smartphone to a computer with Windows 10 ‘Continue on PC’

Microsoft introduced its latest cross-platform feature, Windows 10 "Continue on PC," and we took a hands-on look at how it works.
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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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The eyes have it: Windows 10 Eye Control extends PC accessibility

Microsoft introduced Windows 10 Eye Control in Window Insider preview build 16257, and we take a look at how well it works.
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Microsoft will let you turn in your old Surface for a new one, every 18 months

Microsoft's new Surface Plus purchase program allows customers to buy a Surface machine over 24 months with zero interest.
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Asus Transformer Pro T304 is a Surface Pro 4 look-alike that can be ordered today

The Asus Transformer Pro T304 is a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 lookalike with premium pricing, and you can order it today.
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Some 2012 and 2013 MacBook Pro users got new machines due to bad batteries

Apple can't replace the batteries on a 2012 or 2013 Retina 15-inch MacBook Pro, and so it's giving out new machines instead.
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Foxconn to build LCD panels in Wisconsin starting in 2020

Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn intends to build a new plant in Wisconsin. It will offer 3,000 jobs, and may employee up to 13,000.
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You can now use your MacBook Pro's Touch Bar to browse with Chrome 60

Chrome 60 brings official MacBook Pro Touch Bar support, along with 40 security fixes and a number of developer enhancements.
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New TSA security measure means your gadgets need their own private X-ray

A new TSA security measure requiring all electronics larger than a cell phone to be placed in x-ray bins is rolling out to U.S. airports.
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Windows 10 can link to your phone in latest Windows Insider preview build

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 16251 is mostly about polishing things up, but there's also a new way to link your PC to a phone.
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USB 3.2 specification will double speeds using existing USB Type-C cables

USB 3.2 will be twice as fast as USB 3.1 while maintaining compatibility and it will support existing USB Type-C cables.
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The next version of HoloLens will include built-in artificial intelligence

The next version of Microsoft's HoloLens mixed reality headset will include an AI coprocessor for better audio and visual processing.
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Millions of social security numbers accessed in Kansas agency data breach

A Kansas Department of Commerce division managing job search data for 16 states was hacked, with 5.5 million social security numbers stolen.
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EditorsKeys provides the custom Surface keyboard covers Microsoft forgot

EditorsKeys introduced Microsoft Surface keyboard covers providing handy shortcuts and some extra protection against dust and spills..
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Windows 10 Creators Update fails to install on Intel’s Atom Clover Trail

Intel Atom Clover Trail systems cannot update to Windows 10 Creators Update and it's unclear if a fix is coming.
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Microsoft OneDrive will soon let you go back in time with more than just Office files

Microsoft OneDrive's useful Version History feature is being expanded to include all kinds of files, not just Office documents.
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GPD introduces a 7-inch netbook running Windows 10 on Indiegogo

GPD introduced the GPD Pocket, a netbook-like device for Windows 10 that offers a diminutive 7-inch display, keyboard, and metal chassis.
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Eve V crowdsourced tablet gets delayed as work continues on improving display

The Eve V 2-in-1 tablet was supposed to have shipped by now , but it's been delayed due to some issues with its display supplier.
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PC sales take a tumble as buyers push back against higher prices

PC sales tumbled in the second quarter of 2017, with a 4.3 percent decrease worldwide as component costs pushed up PC pricing.
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You won't need a PC to use the next Oculus VR headset, coming in 2018

Oculus is working hard to create a $200 stand-alone VR headset that will slot in between smartphone options and its own Oculus Rift.
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Latest Windows 10 Insider preview build tightens up the Windows Shell

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 16241 brings improvements to the Windows Shell, Task Manager, Mixed Reality, and more.
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Surface Pro suffers from familiar random hibernation problem; fix is in the works

The new 2017 Surface Pro is suffering from some random hibernation problems, and Microsoft is looking into the issue.
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Facebook Live now lets you broadcast in VR using the Oculus Rift ‘Spaces’ app

Oculus Spaces app now supports Facebook Live video from within the VR environment, making it easy to broadcast to Facebook friends.
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Microsoft issues its first HoloLens security patch in July’s Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's July 2017 Patch Tuesday includes a security fix for the HoloLens AR headset, perhaps the first for standalone AR systems.
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Online harassment is widespread, study says, and concern is growing

A Pew Research study indicates that most internet users have witnessed online harassment and a significant percentage have experienced it.
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AMD's new AMD4U program offers up free software for skipping Intel CPUs

AMD has introduced its new AMD4U program that offers free software from Square Enix and Adobe for buyers of AMD-based systems.