Microsoft’s approach to a user interface really hasn’t changed structurally since Windows 95 — it’s just gotten prettier and more feature-packed. The big exception is Windows 8, which didn’t sit well with Microsoft’s longtime customers and forced the interface back into the traditional taskbar layout with Windows 8.1. Even the Surface devices default to the […]
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France forces Apple to rate how easy it is to repair broken iPhones and MacBooks
If you’ve ever wanted to know how easy it is to repair your iPhone or Mac if it gets damaged, some users can now turn to Apple for that information. The Mac maker has begun displaying a repairability index for its devices on its online shopping app and its website — but only to users […]
5G vs. Wi-Fi: How they’re different and why you’ll need both
The 5G era is here, and while it hasn’t necessarily brought about the mobile revolution some expected, it could well do so in the next few years. Current 5G tech delivers minimal improvements to download speeds, but eventually it should dramatically improve download speeds, nearly eliminate latency, and reduce congestion on mobile networks. In other […]
The best Chromebooks for 2021
We’ve reviewed hundreds of laptops, testing for important qualities like performance, battery life, and display quality. And we’ve found that Chromebooks consistently excel at performance and reliability. The Pixelbook Go is something special, however. It has fantastic performance, even compared to other Chromebooks, and though it’s a little expensive, it easily competes with Windows and […]
How to fix sound problems in Windows 10
Whenever you update to the latest version of Windows 10, you can find cool new features and fixes. Unfortunately, big updates can bring with them new problems, and some of the most common are audio-related. These audio-related issues can leave people unable to play videos, use certain apps, or hear anything at all from their […]
The Keychron K8 is the mechanical keyboard for Mac that (almost) has it all
Finding a good mechanical keyboard can be a complicated affair. The search is made worse if you are a Mac user and want one that plays nice with your device, as the mech market is heavily tilted toward Windows users. The Keychron K8, however, might be just what you are looking for. That is because […]
Leak reveals Samsung Glasses Lite, an upcoming Apple Glasses AR competitor
Fresh off Apple’s augmented reality (AR) glasses apparently leaking to the world, it now seems Samsung wants to get in on the act, too. That is according to leaker WalkingCat, who has shared two purportedly official videos on Twitter. The first video depicts a wearable called Samsung Glasses Lite that, as the name suggests, are […]
The lightest laptops you can buy in 2021
Manufacturers do everything they can to make laptops more portable. That often comes with its own set of compromises, however, whether it’s in the cooling system, the sturdiness of the build, or how much battery capacity is packed inside. Still, a light laptop can be a useful tool for on-the-go computing, and some are feather-like […]
MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 13: Is bigger always better?
The MacBook Pro is a beautiful, premium laptop and is one of the best you can buy today. With an updated keyboard, special touch controls, and a solid build, now is a great time to invest in a MacBook Pro if you were previously skeptical. In this comparison, we pit the 13-inch model against its […]
Microsoft Office 2021 includes one highly requested feature
Microsoft has announced the next major stand-alone version of its popular non-subscription-based Office suite. Bringing with it true dark mode support in Excel and Word, Office 2021 is now officially set to hit PCs and Macs later this year. Though Microsoft isn’t getting into the full details or availability of Office 2021 at the moment, […]
Microsoft confirms Windows 10 21H1, its first major update for this year
Just one day after rumors indicated a potential announcement, Microsoft has officially revealed the first major update to Windows 10 for this year. Appropriately named Windows 10 21H1, the update is now available for “seekers” in early preview testing in the Beta branch of the Windows Insider program. For everyone else who isn’t a beta […]
Qustodio’s free parental controls now available for Chromebook
Where once a notebook and pencil were standard issue, these days kids are much more likely to have a laptop in their knapsack. And like the rest of us, kids are spending much more time online — for school, as well as for playing games and connecting with friends. In fact, children spend an average […]
The best laptops under $500 for 2021
The best laptop under $ 500 is the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5. Laptops at this price point often make significant compromises, whether in performance, screen quality, or battery life. The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, though, manages to have almost everything you’d want in a modern laptop at an impressive price discount (and don’t forget Black […]
Internet cafes are being repurposed as cryptocurrency mining farms
Even though internet and cyber cafes may have bene shuttered during pandemic-imposed lockdowns, it doesn’t mean these small businesses aren’t making money. In fact, even with the lack of the familiar faces of gaming customers during the shutdown, some of these cyber cafes are making more money now than ever before. Owners of cyber cafes […]
Microsoft is setting the stage for the biggest update to Windows in years
In a Windows Hardware Certification blog post, Microsoft has finally acknowledged this year’s first major Windows 10 update, currently code-named 21H1 and scheduled for release later this spring. Though the Windows Insider team (which releases beta versions of Windows) hasn’t yet talked about 21H1, the Hardware Certification blog post suggests that Microsoft will indeed stick […]