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Windows 2-in-1s picking up the slack as iPad and Android tablet sales flounder

Samsung and Lenovo are two vendors following Microsoft's lead in pushing the productivity of Windows 10 2-in-1 machines.
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Windows 10 Creators Update Bug Bash created a ton of work for Microsoft

The second Creators Update Bug Bash generated over 100,000 feedback items for Microsoft's Windows 10 engineers to address before April.
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Windows 10 Creators Update will let you control which apps can be installed

Windows 10 Creators Update will introduce the ability to limit apps to being installed only from the Windows Store, enhancing security.
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Google’s Project Zero publishes another Microsoft vulnerability

The most recent Microsoft zero-day bug published by Google's Project Zero involves the company's Internet Explorer and Edge browsers
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MacBook display peeling away? Apple might fix it for you for free

Apple extended a program to replace faulty displays on some 12-inch Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro machines.
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Snooze tabs and report issues with two new Firefox experimental features

Mozilla Test Pilots have the opportunity to test out two experimental Firefox features, SnoozeTabs and Pulse.
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Razer Power Bank looks good while keeping USB devices charged up

The Razer Power Bank offers 12,800mAh of portable USB charging capacity with the usual Razer aesthetic and Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support.
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Google wants to show off your face a bit better in VR and mixed reality

Google Research and Daydream Labs are working to make VR and mixed reality avatars more lifelike and expressive.
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HTC announces the winners of its first annual Viveport Developer Awards

HTC has concluded its Viveport Developer Awards and handed out prizes to a handful of the best VR apps in its Viveport app store.
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Is your Razer Blade’s fan too loud? Never fear, a fix is on the way

Razer is aware of excessive fan noise some users are experiencing with the 2016 Razer Blade notebook, and a fix is underway.
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Microsoft's DeepCoder programming AI can take over coding's dirty work

Microsoft worked with researchers at the University of Cambridge on DeepCoder, a machine learning system built to solve coding challenges.
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Microsoft continues to improve its Windows 10 Mail & Calendar app

Microsoft is improving the Mail & Calendar Apps in Windows 10 by adding a host of features to make it easier to manage messages and more.

Microsoft’s update to note-taking app OneNote now available to all users

The Windows 10 OneNote app was recently updated, but only for Windows Insiders on the Fast Ring. It's now available to all users.
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Microsoft decides to release Adobe Flash Player update for Windows after all

In spite of canceling its February 2017 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft is releasing an Adobe Flash Player update for Windows.
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EU still unhappy with Windows 10 data collection, despite changes

The EU is unhappy with Microsoft's Windows 10 data collection and wants the company to tell users more about what's being gathered and why.
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PC microphones helped steal hundreds of gigabytes of data from Ukraine firms

A large-scale cyberattack, dubbed "Operation BugDrop," was perpetrated against at least 70 targets in Ukraine.
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Apple’s new MacBook Pro has an ultrathin keyboard that’s giving some users fits

MacBook Pro users are complaining about problems with the new keyboard, including keys that don't work and make high-pitched sounds.

Stryker is using Microsoft’s HoloLens to design operating rooms of the future

Global medical technology company Stryker is using HoloLens to make the operating rooms of the future more efficient and configurable.
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Yes, Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 Redstone 3 update in 2017

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 Redstone 3 is scheduled for this year, in a presentation at its Ignite 2017 event in Australia.
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KasperskyOS aims to secure the billions of forgotten network devices

Russian security company Kaspersky is responding to the growing threat of unsecured devices with its KasperskyOS (KOS).
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AOC's newest curved monitors fit the bill for gamers and creative pros

APC has announced two new curved monitors that help round out its lineup, the AGON AG322QCX and AGON QG272FCX.
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Find that missing message with Microsoft Garage's newest app, Email Insights

Microsoft Garage released Email Insights, a Windows 10 app that makes it easier to search for Outlook and Gmail email messages.
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There is hope for your tiny PC with Elsa's new single-slot GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

ELSA's new GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SP graphics card can fit into a single slot, but it's only going to be available in Japan for now.
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Apple’s new iPad ads remind us of the Mac vs. PC era

Apple has released a trio of ads asserting that the iPad is better than the PC, highlighting viruses, performance, and Word Mobile.
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A Microsoft Surface coffee table running Windows 10 might be worth producing

Windows 10 was installed on Microsoft's original Surface "coffee table" product, proving how useful such a device could be.

Microsoft could finally bring Focused Inbox to the Windows 10 Mail app

Microsoft may bring the Focused Inbox feature to Windows 10 Mail in February 2017, joining the iOS and Android Outlook Mobile apps.
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Stop refreshing Windows Update! Microsoft's February 2017 Patch Tuesday is cancelled

Microsoft has cancelled Patch Tuesday for February 2017, instead pushing off updates until March and leaving a serious bug in place.
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AMD's Vega, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti may be unveiled on same day at 2017 GDC

AMD and Nvidia are both holding events on February 28, 2017 during 2017 GDC, where both are expected to talk about upcoming GPUs.
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You can now control some Linksys Wi-Fi devices using new Amazon Alexa skills

Linksys mesh systems and wireless routers -- including Velop, WRT, and Max-Stream devices -- are now on the list of Amazon Alexa devices.
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Touch Bar support added to Office 2016 for Mac Slow Ring Insiders

Microsoft has added MacBook Pro Touch Bar support to its Office productivity suite with the Office for Mac Insiders update for February.

Microsoft makes creating Windows 10 Sticky Notes even easier with jump list support

The latest Windows 10 Sticky Notes update adds jump list support, bringing another way to quickly create a new note right from the taskbar.
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Oculus Rift still facing issues with room-scale tracking, but a fix is on the way

Oculus has acknowledge some issues with its Rift VR system and room-scale tracking, and has promised a fix in the next two updates.
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Russian cybercriminal hacked more than 60 government, education agencies

A recent SQL injection attack by cybercriminal Rasputin targeted over 60 government and educational institutions.
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Analysis of internet-connected devices reveals millions are vulnerable to attack

Trend Micro conducted an analysis of Shodan's data on connected devices for February 2016, and found millions that are vulnerable to attack.
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Intel officially supports the Vulkan 3D graphics API on newest integrated GPUs

Intel is now officially supporting the Vulkan 3D API on the integrated GPUs in its Skylake, Kaby Lake, and Apollo Lake CPUs.
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Soon, the video game museum will have an exhibit dedicated to women

The Strong Museum announced an upcoming Women in Games project aimed at recognizing the contribution of women in electronic gaming.
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HP Spectre x360 13 with 4K UHD display and active pen now available at HP.com

HP has added 4K UHD display and active pen options to its excellent Spectre x360 13 Windows 10 2-in-1s, making a great machine even better.
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AMD optimizes ‘For Honor’ in latest Radeon Software Crimson ReLive update

Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 provides optimizations for Sniper Elite 4 and For Honor, along with a number of fixes.