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Windows 10 will make Microsoft your auto-updating overlord, and that’s okay

The Window 10 EULA says the OS may auto-update, and that's making everyone a little antsy. I, for one, welcome our new auto-updating overlords.
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Intel delays work on 10nm Cannon Lake chips, plans third round of 14nm CPUs

Citing Moore's Law as an unrealistic expectation, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced that a round of 14nm chips would precede the 10nm Cannon Lake in 2017.
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Are these screenshots of the official Windows 10 release build? UPDATE: Nope!

With just a couple of weeks until the official launch of Windows 10, it looks like Microsoft may have settled on a build that will become the RTM version.
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MIT researchers show off supercomputer that treats NAND storage like RAM

In a recent study, researchers found that in common use cases NAND flash can be used instead of DRAM for competitive speed at a fraction of the energy use.
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Microsoft delays the Surface Hub to prepare for more pre-orders than anticipated

Due to a huge number of pre-orders in the first two weeks, Microsoft has delayed the release of the Surface Hub to prepare for greater production numbers.
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China’s supercomputer still the fastest, but the U.S. is catching up

For the fifth time in a row, China's Tianhe-2 is the fastest supercomputer in the world, but the U.S. is set up to make a comeback in the next few years.
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Meet the Monster: How a funky engineer built the biggest brand in headphones

From humble origins in a bay area garage, to parties with Slash, Noel Lee of Monster Audio turned a passion project into a multi-million dollar audio brand.
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Microsoft suspends Windows 10 Insider updates in preparation for RTM

In an effort to get Insiders to stress test the final distribution system, Microsoft has temporarily suspended Windows 10 Insider updates for a few days.
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Windows 10 box art leaks, so you’ll know what to look for in-store

We're not sure why you would, but if you're buying a physical copy of Windows 10 for some reason, the box art for DVD and USB stick releases has leaked.
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Ready to leave Devil’s Canyon? Core i7-6700K benchmarks leak

Whether they were supposed to or not, real-world benchmarks for the upcoming Skylake-S chip have hit the web, and they're another reason to skip Broadwell.
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The OS X El Capitan public beta is live for everyone

The long wait for non-developers is over, and the general public can now download and install the OS X El Capitan beta.
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PC sales still declining, but might rebound in 2016

Traditional computer sales are down, but with the help of Windows 10, and premium mobiles devices like the Surface and MacBook Air, they should bounce back.
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The Voyo V2 mini-PC is a desktop that thinks its a laptop

With so many PC options no bigger than a slice of bread, the Voyo V2 hopes to appeal to users with a built-in battery and extended storage via an SSD.
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The Windows 10 preview builds are coming fast with 10159

With over 300 unidentified bug fixes and a new wallpaper, Build 10159 comes one day after 10158, and it feels like it too.
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Microsoft Edge gets some much-needed love in Windows 10 Build 10158

The Edge browsers get some much needed upgrades, Cortana gets a makeover, and UI improvements continue. Build 10158 available for update now.
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New curved BenQ gaming monitor lets you play like the pros

With a deep curve, 4ms response time, and 144Hz refresh, BenQ's new XR3501 gaming monitor is ready for battle, and includes configurations used by pros.
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Does using your laptop in bed cause it to overheat? We tested

Manufacturers show laptops in use on a desk or other flat surface, but they're used in bed as often. Does this reduce performance or stability? We tested.
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Mouse computer stacks 64GB of storage and Windows 8.1 Pro onto a stick PC

Prefer your PC on a stick with a little more meat? Mouse Computer's stick PC is now available with 64GB of storage and Window 8.1 Pro, but it's not cheap.
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Need to upgrade your storage? Here’s how to do it, the easy way

Running out of storage on your desktop? You could try backing up some files, but it would be easier to just install a new hard drive and keep downloading.
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Want to use Windows 10 for free? You have some legitimate options

Everyone wants something for nothing, but with Windows 10 you actually can. Whether you upgrade or join the Insider program, you won't have to pay.
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Intel will ship K series Skylake CPUs later this year without stock coolers

If you decide to pull the trigger on an unlocked Skylake chip, you should also plan on picking up a cooler, since it won't come with a stock fan from Intel.
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The OS X El Capitan beta is hiding secrets about upcoming Apple hardware

Buried deep in the code of the newest Mac OS X beta are some bits of code that may point to new 4K iMacs and a Bluetooth remote from Apple.
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Alienware’s new HiveMind UI is heading to its Alpha gaming rig

If you liked the Alienware Alpha's custom controller UI, you'll love the updated HiveMind UI that's based on the open source home theater platform Kodi.
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Want your SSD to last? Keep it cool, says new study from Facebook

A research study conducted by Facebook found that higher temperature has a stronger correlation to SSD failure over time than heavy usage
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The Intel Compute Stick was just released, but you can already start waiting for the new one

The upgrade to the Intel Compute Stick line will bring increased graphical and processing performance, as well as streamlined functionality like MHL.
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New 4K gaming monitors from Samsung offer AMD FreeSync technology

AMD's FreeSync technology finds its way into two new 4K gaming monitors from Samsung in 23.6- and 28-inch flavors, both with less than 5ms response time.
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XCOM 2 and Beyond Earth: Rising Tide show why Firaxis is the king of strategy gaming

Firaxis has become a titan in the strategy genre, and its latest previews of XCOM2 and Beyond Earth: Rising Tide show why.
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E3 2015 draws the line between console and PC gamers

PC and console gamers fought for attention at E3 2015, as they always do, but the two had more in common at this year's show than ever before.
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HBM stands for Fury: How AMD’s cutting-edge technology will put it back in the game

The Fury line-up of AMD video cards, the first ever to use High Bandwidth Memory, will soon hit store shelves, and the company was eager to show us how they work.
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How Blizzard plans to resurrect Leoric for Heroes of the Storm

Heroes of the Storm is receiving a major content update, this time themed after Diablo 3. We had the chance to see Leoric in action first-hand.
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E3 2015 proves to be one small step forward for womankind

2014 saw controversy as women brought attention to their representation in games and the industry. E3 2015 showed a positive response to that call to action.
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Taste the rainbow at E3 with Razer’s new Mamba mouse

The Razer Mamba was already a winner, and the 2015 update includes Chroma and adjustable click force, available in wireless or Tournament editions.
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Mintberry Crunch! South Park: The Fractured But Whole revealed at Ubisoft’s E3 conference

Ready for an all new South Park RPG adventure? The kids are back with The Fractured But Whole, where the Coon and friends will take on Professor Chaos.
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Power without the power cords? It’s no longer science-fiction

Not content with cables, researchers from University of Washington in Seattle have managed to charge a wireless camera over Wi-Fi using a standard router.
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Today’s CPUs are up to 60 times quicker than those sold just a decade ago

In the last 10 years, computers have improved significantly, but the the team at Phoronix decided to quantify processor improvements through benchmarks.
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Will iOS 9 finally let the iPad replace your laptop?

Apple has announced that iOS 9 will bring multi-tasking to the iPad at long last, but are dreams of replacing your laptop achievable, or overly optimistic?
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Need more than one app? iOS 9 adds support for multi-tasking on iPad

Tired of only looking at one app at a time? At WWDC, Apple announced that iOS 9 will add multi-tasking and slide-in support, as well as floating windows.
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At only $170, Broadwell-powered Windows 10 laptops could be a problem for ChromeOS

As early as August this year, sub-$200 laptops with Windows 10 may be hitting the market from Acer and Lenovo, according to some sources.