Windows Store now helps you find apps faster, even if they’re for your phone
Although Windows 8.1's store has a healthy stock of apps, actually finding those apps has been a pain at times. Much of the store's interface has been hidden, and it hasn't always been clear where to...
View ArticleChina bans the installation of Windows 8 on government computers
China believes that Windows 8 poses enough of a future security risk that it's banning government agencies from installing the operating system on any of its new computers. In a statement issued last...
View ArticleSurface Pro 3′s accessories include a new Type Cover and a 4K-ready dock
A professional tablet like the Surface Pro 3 deserves some equally high-end accessories, don't you think? Microsoft certainly thinks so, as it just introduced some add-ons built with demanding users in...
View ArticleGoogle cuts off Chrome extensions that don’t come from the Web Store
A while back Google said that it would stop letting Windows users install Chrome extensions that didn't come directly from the Web Store. The company ended up delaying the plan, but there is no more...
View ArticleFeedback Loop: WWDC predictions, Dropcam Pro impressions and more!
Ring in the weekend with the latest edition of Feedback Loop. Apple's WWDC kicks off on Monday and we try to predict what will be announced, share impressions of the Dropcam Pro, discuss the viability...
View ArticleUp close with ASUS’ quirky Windows laptop/Android phone hybrid
Computex hasn’t even officially started, and we’re already blown away by ASUS’ rather eccentric Transformer Book V from this morning. The name doesn’t tell the whole story; it’s actually a Windows 8.1...
View ArticleChrome goes 64-bit on Windows with promises of faster, safer web browsing
While many apps and operating systems made the jump to 64-bit code a while ago, Google's Chrome browser is still stuck in a 32-bit world and misses out on much of what newer computers can offer. Today,...
View ArticleXplore’s latest Windows tablet promises rugged design without the bulk
Xplore Technologies makes tablets that are so rugged, just picking one up will cause your palms to go all hairy. Up until now, it's made chunky Windows tablets like the XC6, and slender, less powerful...
View ArticleRoku’s remote control app comes to Windows Phones and tablets
This is not a great day for developers of the various third-party Roku apps available at the Windows Store. It's an excellent day, however, for those who've been waiting on a free remote control app...
View ArticleWindows 9 will morph to fit the device it’s running on
Still holding onto your trusty copy of Windows 7 with a steely kung-fu grip? Well partner, it looks like Microsoft's next operating system, codenamed “Threshold,” or, Windows 9 in the common tongue, is...
View ArticleMicrosoft is testing a fix for Windows 8.1 upgrade woes
There are many Windows 8 and RT users who want to upgrade to Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, but can't; a glitch has kept a seemingly random batch of PCs from installing this latest revision through the...
View ArticleGoogle’s 64-bit Chrome browser for Windows is available in beta
If you’ve wanted to try the 64-bit version of Chrome for Windows 7 and 8 but have been skittish about the flakiness of very early builds, your moment has come — Google has released a beta of its...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s Surface Pro 3 to hit 25 more countries as losses mount
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View ArticleInternet Explorer will block old plugins that leave your PC open to attack
Internet Explorer will block old plugins that leave your PC open to attack
View ArticleMicrosoft may ditch the Charms bar in its next big Windows update
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View ArticleMicrosoft explains how it’s getting rid of fake Windows Store apps
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View ArticleNotion Ink quietly releases Cain, a 10.1-inch Windows 8 tablet
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View ArticleMicrosoft’s got another Halo game for 2014: ‘Halo: Spartan Strike’ headed to...
Image from Halo: Spartan Assault Apparently Halo’s top-down mobile version was successful enough to warrant a second go, as Microsoft’s planning a December launch for Halo: Spartan Strike. But what is...
View ArticleXbox Music ditches free desktop streaming on December 1st
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View ArticleHP’s Envy x2 detachable PC returns with a new look and price
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