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A speed benefit in solid-state disk design opens them up for attack

An aspect of MLC SSD design makes things faster, but it also opens SSDs up to a particularly nasty form of data corruption attack.
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Mirabook morphs almost any smartphone into a 13-inch notebook

The Mirabook by Miraxess is the latest "mobile convergence" device that mates a notebook with a mobile platform, and it's now on IndieGoGo.
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 update looks fantastic, but will anyone care?

Microsoft is turning Windows 10 into a central hub to tie everyone’s devices together, but it needs users to buy in for its vision to succeed. So far, the company hasn’t enjoyed much success.
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Massive worldwide ransomware attack hits more than 200,000 victims, and climbing

A massive ransomware attack has hit over 126,000 targets worldwide, with most located in Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
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Using Microsoft OneNote on different platforms just got a whole lot easier

Microsoft is making its OneNote note-taking app more consistent across platforms and easier to access for people with disabilities.
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AMD Radeon Crimson Relive Edition update speeds up ‘Prey’ on the RX 580

AMD Radeon Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.5.2 brings better Prey performance on Radeon RX 580 along with some other fixes.
Windows 10

New Windows 10 'Control Center' may provide instant access to system settings

Microsoft is experimenting with a new "Control Center" concept that would provide quick access to more system settings.
Windows Insider

Windows 10 Insider build offers core Fall Creators Update feature improvements

Microsoft continues to develop Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, and the latest Windows Insider build focuses on a few core features.
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DocuSign customers are now prime phishing targets after a recent data breach

DocuSign data breach included customer email addresses, creating the perfect opportunity for effective phishing campaigns.
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Nvidia quietly rolls out low-end GeForce GT 1030 to accelerate productivity

Nvidia's new GT 10390 GPU is aimed at those needing better-than-integrated graphics for productivity tasks like video and image editing.
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AMD Ryzen Mobile APUs making their way to notebooks later in 2017

AMD introduced its Ryzen Mobile APUs, offering 50 percent more power with 50 percent less energy usage, to power high-performance notebooks.
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Apple makes it easier to install Windows 10 Creators Update in Boot Camp

MacOS Sierra 10.12.5 now allows for easier, media-free installation of Windows 10 Creators Update in Boot Camp.
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The mythical Intel Core i9 processor might be real and arriving soon

More evidence of an Intel Core i9 processor has emerged, indicating a summer 2017 release of Core i9 Skylake-X CPUs.
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Oculus developing ‘focal surface display’ for better VR image clarity

Oculus is working on 'focal surface display' technology to improve the process of focusing on objects at varying depth.
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HP rolls out a solution for its ‘keylogger’ audio driver problem

A function that is meant to make things easier ends up being poorly executed. That is the case with an audio driver that shipped with HP PCs.
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How to take control of the Action Center in Windows 10

The Action Center in Windows 10 is more useful than you might think. Check out our guide if you want to fine-tune your notifications and Quick actions.
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E3 won't be giving up any 'Halo 6 secrets,' at least not from 343 Industries

343 Industries will not be giving up any information at E3 on the next major release in the Halo franchise, Halo 6.
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will let you time travel and copy-paste anywhere

The next major Windows 10 version, Fall Creators Update, will bring the Fluent Design System and robust cross-platform support.
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Developers now have more ways to create great solutions with Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft announced new ways for developers to build solutions around the company's Office 365 productivity service.
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AMD's Vega likely to make an appearance at upcoming Computex press event

AMD announces press event on May 31 at Computex, where it is expected that its Vega next-generation GPU architecture will be revealed.
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Oculus room-scale software moves from ‘experimental’ to fully supported

Version 1.15 of the Oculus Rift software moves room-scale support from "experimental" to fully supported status.

High-end laptop Shootout: Microsoft Surface Laptop vs. Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch

Microsoft decided to take a more traditional approach with the Surface Laptop, but how does it compare to Apple's high-end machine?
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MSI and SteelSeries RGB lighting systems can now work together to keep everything in sync

MSI and SteelSeries partner to allow their RGB lighting systems to remain in sync, starting with MSI's Z270 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard.
Microsoft Build

Want to hear the latest from Microsoft Build 2017? Watch the keynote here!

If you're interested in following along with Microsoft Build 2017, you can watch it right here. The day two keynote starts at 8:30AM Pacific.
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Nvidia achieves massive increase in AI computing power with Volta and Tesla V100

Nvidia has announced the Volta GPU architecture and Tesla V100 data center GPU, promising massive increases in AI computing power.
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Intel AMT firmware suffers security flaw even when machines are off

A flaw exists in Intel vPro firmware that allows attackers to bypass AMT authentication and gain remote access to machines.
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Microsoft’s day one Build keynote focuses on Cortana, Visual Studio, and intelligent cloud

Microsoft wrapped up its first keynote address of Build 2017, and it was a long one. Spanning almost three full hours, the keynote focused on how developers can build solutions around Microsoft products and services.
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Can’t wait for a new Microsoft Surface Pro? HP’s upcoming Elite x2 might be for you

HP unveiled the Elite x2 1012 G2, its second-generation business-oriented detachable tablet with advanced security and management features.
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Microsoft invites Insiders to discover what’s new in OneNote for Windows 10

Microsoft is inviting Office Insiders to find the new features in the latest Insider version of OneNote for Windows 10.
Hard Drive Wipe

Backblaze’s hard drive reliability data helps you choose a long-lasting option

Backblaze published its report on hard disk drive (HDD) statistics for the first quarter of 2017, including four years of data on 82,516 HDDs.
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Windows 10, mixed reality and AI to take the spotlight at Microsoft Build 2017

Microsoft Build 2017 will likely focus on artificial intelligence, mixed reality, Windows 10, and the cloud, as the company looks to leverage its products and services with key developers.
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Researchers are using neural networks to get better at reading our minds

Researchers are using neural networks to extract more accurate information from brain scans, to get better at reading our minds.
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Windows 10 Redstone 3 could bring a new tabbing feature to any Windows app

Microsoft appears to be building tab support into Windows 10 to make working with multiple app windows easier and more efficient.
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MSI gives sneak peek at bundle of gaming notebooks, desktops, and components

There's a handful of updated notebooks, some new motherboards, and VR components coming soon from MSI that should appeal to just about every type of gamer.
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Latest Windows 10 Insider build improves Edge PDF viewer (and other stuff)

Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider build 16188 today, with new Edge PDF features, additional enterprise browser security, and more.
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Cortana for Samsung preview app hints at even more customized Galaxy S8/S8+ Microsoft Edition

Microsoft launched a "Cortana for Samsung" app in the Google Play store, apparently headed for its Galaxy S8/S8 Plus Microsoft Edition.
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Google quickly disables phishing scheme, but vulnerability remains

A Google Docs phishing scheme hit the internet that used Google's own authentication system to gain access to private information.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop is a Trojan horse to sneak Windows 10 S into your life

Microsoft is raising more questions than it’s answering by shipping Windows 10 S on its new Surface Laptop. Is it just about education? Or is it a secret play to change what users expect from Windows?