Amazon breach exposes an unknown number of email addresses
Ahead of the busy Black Friday shopping event, Amazon suffered a data breach. The online retailer blamed a technical error for exposing your email address, though it stressed that your password was not affected and a fix has been implemented. Still, Amazon has not disclosed any details about this incident.
SwiftKey is coming to Windows 10 to improve touchscreen typing
Microsoft’s latest Insider Preview build of Windows 10 makes it easier to type on glass. SwiftKey integration is now part of Insider Preview build 17692, bringing support for swiping gestures, autocorrect, and word prediction. This should help Windows tablets and convertibles be more competitive against Android slates and iPads.
Apple’s first-generation MacBook is Amazon’s Deal of the Day
If you're shopping for a thin and light laptop, Amazon offers significant savings on Apple's first-generation MacBook -- if you're willing to settle for an older, refurbished model. The laptop comes with its own trade-offs, but you should be warned to be prepared to live the dongle life if you're getting this!
Your next virtual reality headset will require just one USB-C cable to connect
VirtualLink wants to simplify the virtual reality experience by replacing all the cables -- USB, HDMI, and power -- needed to connect a VR headset to a PC today with a single USB-C cable. This will help reduce friction in VR adoption and could speed up setup times for those looking to get started with a new headset.
Failure rate of MacBook Pro ‘butterfly’ keyboards is double that of older models
While the butterfly keys helped Apple slim down the newest MacBook Pros, switching to this new design comes with its own cost. With keyboard failure rates double that of older models, repairs almost twice as expensive, and some users requiring multiple repairs, Apple's reliability is now at issue.
Microsoft’s pressure-sensitive software keyboard is ripe for dual-screen laptops
Microsoft is working on a new virtual keyboard that recognizes pressure to make it easier to type on glass. The keyboard may be useful on tablets, phones, and a new crop of dual-screen devices that will show up this year. It will be a great fit on Andromeda, if Microsoft ever decides to launch that device.
Alienware m15 headlines Dell’s gaming PC sale to take on Amazon’s Prime Day
Dell is running its own promotions on a range of gaming PCs and laptops to take on Amazon's Prime Day. With its July Cyber Monday event, you can save up to $710 on the Alienware m15. If you want more affordable options, the Dell G3 and G7 15 are both discounted, along with the Aurora desktop.
Digital Storm Aventum X gaming PC review
The allure of the Aventum X isn’t just about power – you can find similar performance elsewhere at cheaper prices. Instead, the Aventum celebrates gamers by making the technology inside as much a part of the design as the tower itself. In designing the Aventum X, Digital Storm has created the Lamborghini of gaming PCs.
HTC Vive Cosmos vs. Vive Pro
HTC now has two premium virtual reality headset experiences. With the Vive Pro targeted at enterprise users and the Vive Cosmos designed for home VR, which model should you choose? While they boast similar designs, each come with its own unique twist, like a flip-up goggle design on the Cosmos.
Origin PC Cryo Core is a superfluously beautiful upgrade to cool your board
Most gamers are already familiar with liquid cooled CPU and GPU solutions, but boutique PC manufacturer Origin PC wants to take liquid cooling to the next level. The company's Cryo Core module is designed to keep your entire motherboard cool and works with CPU and GPU radiators, like Corsair's Hydro X.
The best desktop PCs for small businesses
Coming in a variety of configurations and designs, desktop PCs serve as the workhorse to any business. But the breadth of choice can be overwhelming to small business owners without a dedicated IT manager to make these purchase decisions. Fortunately, we've rounded up some excellent desktops for SMB use.
Here’s why the death of Windows 7 is breathing new life into PCs
Even as fans mourn the death of Windows 7, the operating system's end-of-life offers new opportunities for Microsoft, Intel, and their OEM hardware partners to profit. As consumers and businesses upgrade this year, they'll also be dazzled by new technologies, like 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and new form factors.
Avast could be selling your browsing history. Here’s how to stop it
Though its marketed as an anti-virus program designed to keep you safe when using the internet, Avast may actually be selling your private browsing data, including Google Maps searches, to marketers. If you love Avast's free tool, we'll show you how to stop the company from selling your browsing history.
Everything Intel announced at CES 2020: A.I., VR, and folding laptops
Artificial intelligence was a big theme during Intel's 2020 CES keynote, and the company showcased how intelligence can be added to its hardware to drive better performance. From tracking athletes to its new Tiger Lake processors found on the new Horsehoe Bend foldable, Intel showcased the use of A.I.
Intel announces Tiger Lake processors, with double the graphics performance
When new Ultrabooks launch later this year with Intel's new Tiger Lake processor, you'll be able to play HD games without needing to buy a gaming laptop with a discrete GPU. With double-digit performance improvements and double the graphics power, Intel's silicon is positioned to drive new form factors.
MSI GS66 Stealth’s blazing-fast screen ensures you won’t miss the action
Despite its sleek and slim appearance, MSI's new GS66 Stealth announced at CES 2020 packs in a massive battery. At 99.9Whr, the internal battery of this gaming laptop, which is powered by Intel's 10th-Gen CPU and Nvidia's GeForce graphics, is the largest permissable by TSA to take on an airplane.
Acer’s ConceptD 700 workstation is unlike any desktop we’ve ever seen
Acer's new ConceptD 700 is a desktop workstion that has earned its RTX Studio badge thanks to its powerful Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU inside. And Acer didn't stop there. With a sculpted minimalist design and woodgrain-inspired accents, the ConceptD 700 is as stylish as it is powerful.
AMD’s new Ryzen 4 chips land in its first gaming laptops, and they look awesome
When it comes to gaming laptops, Asus is making a big bet on AMD's mobile Ryzen processors. The new ROG Zephyrus and TUF notebooks announced at CES 2020 will ship with AMD's Ryzen CPU alongside Nvidia's GeForce RTX graphics, giving it a lot of performance in a thin gaming form factor.
Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel is part drawing tablet, part powerhouse workstation
Packed with an Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia's Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, Acer's new ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro introduced at CES 2020 reimagines what a mobile workstation can accomplish. Designed for creatives, the unique Ezel hinge allows this laptop to transform between five different usage modes.