Microsoft finally hits its goal of 1 billion devices running Windows 10
When it launched Windows 10 in 2015, Microsoft said it hoped to put the OS on 1 billion devices within three years of its release. Now five years later, Microsoft says that […]
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Intel says its 7nm transition is running 12 months behind expectations
Though Intel reported solid second-quarter revenue while weathering the pandemic, the company’s outlook appears to be much more grim. Intel said it was delaying its next-generation 7nm transition, pushing it out a […]
Time is running out on TikTok, WeChat downloads on iPhones and Android phones
While we await word of a sale or some kind of a compromise, the popular TikTok and WeChat mobile apps will be removed from Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store at […]
Computer running slow? Use it more often
Here’s a scenario that we hear often: It’s a chore to use your computer, because whenever you turn on your PC, it feels so slow. But you don’t want to buy a […]
Running Windows 11 on an unsupported PC? Get ready for a desktop watermark
Microsoft lets you run Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, but if you do, be prepared to be reminded about it. A recent Windows Insider preview marked as a release candidate adds a […]
Playing Skyrim on a Chromebook with Steam rocks (once it’s running)
I’ve always been a big fan of Chromebooks. I like practical machines with a singular purpose and there’s nothing more straightforward than a Chromebook. They’re low-powered laptops designed with everyday tasks in […]
Hands-on: Intel’s radical new Core Ultra laptops running AI tasks
After this week, there’s no question about it: AI will definitely be a big part of the future of PCs. That was shouted loud and clear during Microsoft’s Surface event on Thursday, […]
Copilot running locally on your PC? Microsoft’s new AI could be key
Many people believe that Microsoft will eventually provide a version of Copilot that will run within Windows right on your PC. Microsoft may have just tipped its hand with a new AI […]
Modder gets Windows XP running on an ancient computer from 1989
When Windows XP launched on August 24, 2001, the official system requirements included a computer with a Pentium processor of at least 233MHz, 64MB of working memory, and 1.5 GB of storage […]
Is your gaming laptop running hot? Here’s what you can do
What comes to mind when you think “powerful gaming setup”? Perhaps a monstrous PC tower in RGB-spiked glory. Or, if you’re like me, a top-of-the-line gaming laptop with absolute frame-crunching performance. But […]
