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- TECHNOLOGY
- February 5, 2019
It looks like we’re good to go with Microsoft’s August Windows and Office patches. The second cumulative update for Windows 8.1, KB 4578013, throws some Virtual Private Networks out of kilter, and the Win7 patches may knock out your printers (for those of you paying for Win7 Extended Security Updates). But most of the other
READ MOREThe launch of a major Windows 10 update isn’t the end of a process — it’s really just the beginning. As soon as one of Microsoft’s twice-yearly feature updates is released, the company quickly gets to work on improving it by fixing bugs, releasing security patches, and occasionally adding new features. Here we’ve summarized what
READ MOREMicrosoft’s Windows operating system still dominates on computers, but Apple’s macOS is in use by 17% of the global desktop computing population, according to StatCounter — and by 27% of U.S. computers, 29% of British computers, and 25% of Canadian computers. Businesses have long been even more Windows-centric, but macOS has found a place in
READ MOREWant Windows 10 to run faster? We’ve got help. In just a few minutes you can try out this baker’s dozen of tips; your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues. 1. Change your power settings If you’re using Windows 10’s “Power saver” plan, you’re slowing down your PC. That plan
READ MOREMicrosoft has announced a major update for the Your Phone app, which will enable Android apps to be streamed to a Windows 10 PC. The update was announced alongside the launch of Samsung’s latest smartphones and, starting with the Galaxy Note 20, will enable users to launch multiple Android apps and run them alongside desktop
READ MOREKeyboards these days come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, and people’s preferences tend to be just as varied. Do you want wired or wireless? Portable or bulky? Low-profile laptop-style keys or chunkier desktop versions? Does it need to be mechanical? Do you need a numpad? Do you want LEDs, custom hotkeys, USB pass-through, and
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