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Google wants users running Chrome 64-bit, starts automatically upgrading

Google starts automatically upgrading Chrome installations to the 64-bit versions on compatible machines, starting with version 58.
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Acer introduces the TravelMate Spin B1, a Windows 10 S convertible for education

Acer is an important Microsoft OEM that's acting fast to jump into the fray against Google's Chromebook education initiative. First out of the gate is the Acer TravelMate Spin B1, a convertible 2-in-1 device featuring Windows 10 S.
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Henge Docks announces new solutions for limited MacBook Pro connectivity

Henge Docks has introduced a new line of docking stations that aim to make unplugging your MacBook Pro and running out the door a less frustrating affair.
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Microsoft serves up the sleek Surface Laptop, its first traditional notebook

Microsoft introduces the Surface Laptop, a thin and light clamshell device aimed at the Apple MacBook for college students.
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LG now has a 42.5-inch display that’s optimized for multitasking

LG has been at the forefront of companies offering high-resolution displays, and now has a high-resolution option with its LG 43UD79-B

Everything you must know about Windows 10 Creators Update and Surface Studio

Microsoft of the presentation focused on the free Windows 10 Creator Update, and the other half focused on the expensive new Surface Studio all-in-one.
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Linksys Velop mesh gets bridge mode, routers score new parental controls

Linksys updates Velop mesh network system with new bridge mode, adds parental control features to all App-Enabled routers.
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Researchers combat uncanny valley in animations by applying neural network

Researchers are working to apply neural network technology to depicting motion to help avoid the uncanny valley in animations.
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What’s next for Windows? Watch the #microsoftedu event here to find out

Here's where you can live-stream Microsoft's May 2 #MicrosoftEDU event if you're unable to make it there in person.
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Google Maps' automatic review translation makes finding a restaurant even easier

Google Maps now automatically translates business reviews, making it easier to find a good place to eat or whatever service you need.
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Acer starts 2017 with gaming and education options, including massive Predator 21 X laptop

Acer has introduced a slew of new machines at CES 2017, including some updated machines, and the new Predator 21 X behemoth with curved screen.
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Brightly colored mice and keyboards galore: Patriot unveils gaming peripherals

Patriot has jumped on the CES 2017 gaming bandwagon with a new gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets with high resolutions, mechanical switches, and LEDs.
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Microsoft files patent application for pen-based authentication technology

A new patent application indicates Microsoft is looking into using the pen as a new Windows Hello mechanism.
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Asus debuts two gaming monitors, including one that is curved and one with HDR

Asus has introduced two more gaming monitors, the ROG Swift PG27VQ and Strix XG27VG, rounding out the company's latest in its gaming line.
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Microsoft finally adds My People feature in latest Windows Insider build

Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider preview build 16184 today, adding in the My People feature that was left out of Creators Update.
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Thicker or thinner: HP Spectre x360 15 vs. 15-inch MacBook Pro

Apple and HP both recently redesigned their most popular machines, but how do they compare in terms of power and overall functionality?

Google gets more aggressive in alerting users when web pages are not secure

Google is implementing more aggressive policies in Chrome to alert users when a site is not secure, starting in October 2017.
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Razer’s new Lancehead gaming mice touted as the world’s most precise

Razer has announced its newest gaming peripherals, the Lancehead wireless and Tournament Edition wired mice with 16,000DPI lasers.
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Google Assistant SDK lets anyone make an intelligent voice-controlled device

The new Google Assistant SDK makes the company's personal digital assistant available to anyone who wants to build an intelligent device.
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Intel will bolster high-end processor lineup with Xeon Gold and Platinum series

Intel introduces Xeon Gold and Platinum CPUs with up to 28 processor cores and up to 56 threads for high-end server performance.
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Acer flaunts improved Swift, Switch laptops during its Next event

On Thursday, Acer held its 2017 Next@Acer event, where it introduced a number of new and updated products.
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Latest AMD Ryzen chipset drivers are good news for Windows 10 64-bit users

The latest AMD Ryzen chipset drivers for Windows 10 64-bit users offer a new power plan that optimizes performance.
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Microsoft is changing how you buy and use its Office productivity suite

Microsoft is making some subtle changes to how Office perpetual licensed apps can connect to its various cloud services.
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Microsoft releases second April update for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book

Microsoft has released the second set of driver updates this month for the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book Windows 10 2-in-1s.
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MSI adds Intel Optane motherboard bundles for better performance

Motherboard maker MSI is bundling 16GB Intel Optane modules with its Opt Boost motherboards, improving performance without adding cost.
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Nvidia’s latest GeForce drivers get you ready for ‘Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III’

Nvidia GeForce 381.89 WHQL drivers are Game Ready for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, Heroes of the Storm 2.0, and more.
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AMD slips up as leak indicates its Vega GPUs are coming ‘this quarter’

AMD hasn't provided official information on its upcoming Vega GPU release, but its Facebook page slipped up and indicated it's this quarter.

The Eve V, a crowdsourced Windows 10 tablet, is finally entering production

Eve Technology says the Eve V crowdsourced Windows 10 tablet has entered production and will ship in May 2017.
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Chuwi’s latest Windows 10 2-in-1 a low-cost alternative to the Surface Pro 4

Chuwi is developing a new competitor to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, the SurBook, that will likely be a lower-cost alternative.
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Pick up a refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar to save some real money

Apple has added the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar to its list of refurbished options, offering significant savings over a new machine.

Microsoft rolls out Focused Inbox for Gmail accounts in Windows 10 Mail app

Microsoft is finally rolling out Focused Inbox support for Gmail accounts in the Windows 10 Mail & Calendar app.
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Microsoft enables 'Wake on Voice' feature on its Surface Studio all-in-one

Microsoft has released a new set of drivers for the Surface Studio that brings some welcome functionality, including "Wake on Voice."
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HP’s 4th generation of Zbook line improves its secure mobile workstations

HP has released the fourth generation of its Zbook line of mobile workstations, offering portable power for creative professionals.
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Hajime is a ‘white worm’ that infects and secures vulnerable IoT devices

Hajime is a "white worm" that infects vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices and secures them rather than causing harm.
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If you're brave, you can flash older AMD Radeon cards to get next-gen performance

AMD's Radeon RX 470 and 480 cards can be flashed with RX 570 and 580 firmware, increasing performance significantly. The usual risks apply.
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The Asus Tinker Board gives North American makers a new computer option

Asus has released its Tinker Board single-board computer in North America, after a couple of months on the European and U.K. markets.
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Mozilla's Firefox 53 brings Quantum Compositor and new compact themes

Mozilla has released Firefox 53, which introduces the Quantum Compositor for a more stable experience and new compact themes.
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AMD quietly launches entry-level Radeon RX 540 mobile graphics chip

AMD's newest mobile graphics solution, the Radeon RX 540, will offer better performance than Intel's integrated graphics.