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After Windows 10 upgrade, do these seven things immediately
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, use this checklist to ensure that your privacy and security settings are correct and that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
Apple's new monster $6,000 Mac Pro is about to ship
Apple says it about to start selling the new Mac Pro, as well as the $5,000 Pro Display XDR and its $999 stand.
The PC was supposed to die a decade ago. Instead, this happened
Back on January 27, 2010, a very Big Thinker declared the PC dead. A decade later, the PC is very much alive, although a time traveler from 2010 might not recognize it. Here's how this endangered species evolved and survived.
Cyber Monday 2019: Best Office Depot and OfficeMax deals
The best desktop and laptop PC deals from Office Depot and OfficeMax for Cyber Monday 2019.
Cyber Monday 2019: Top Best Buy deals
The best laptop, desktop, and tablet PC deals from Best Buy for Cyber Monday 2019.
Black Friday 2019: Best Office Depot and OfficeMax tech deals
We combed through Office Depot and OfficeMax's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals.
Best Lenovo Black Friday 2019 deals: Sales on IdeaPad, ThinkPad, Yoga, Legion, and more
We combed through Lenovo's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
The best HP Black Friday 2019 tech deals
The best HP laptop and desktop deals for Black Friday 2019.
The best Dell Black Friday 2019 tech deals
We combed through Dell's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
Top Best Buy Black Friday 2019 tech deals
We combed through Best Buy's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
The best BJ's Wholesale Black Friday 2019 tech deals
We combed through BJ's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
The best Newegg Black Friday 2019 tech deals
The best Newegg deals for Black Friday 2019.
The best Microsoft Store Black Friday 2019 deals
The best Microsoft Store deals for Black Friday 2019.
The best Target Black Friday 2019 tech deals
We combed through Target's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
Windows 10 bug warning: Devices on Thunderbolt Dock can fail after PC wakes
Microsoft estimates a 5% failure rate for all devices that are attached to the Thunderbolt Dock.
Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (Best of 2019)
Looking for single board computers? Here is a fantastic selection of single board computers suitable for a variety of projects, from basic homebrew builds all the way to advanced applications such as automation, and even AI and ML, with prices ranging from around $10 to over $250.
iPhone, iPad, and Mac buyer's guide: July 2019 edition
Here's a tour of what's fresh and what's not so fresh in the Apple Store.
Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (July 2019 edition)
Fantastic selection of single board computers suitable for a variety of projects, from basic homebrew builds all the way to advanced applications such as automation, and even AI and ML, with prices ranging from around $10 to over $250.
Build your own $20,000 Windows 10 workstation
Got a few tens of thousands of dollars burning a hole in your pocket? Here is a high-performance Windows 10 workstation that will be able to chew through any job you throw at it.
Apple products you should and shouldn't buy: June 2019 edition
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
10 Apple gadgets you shouldn't buy (May 2019 edition)
iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple gadgets you shouldn't buy.
Apple products you shouldn't buy: April 2019 edition
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
10 Apple products you shouldn't buy (March 2019 edition)
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding. Updated March 19 following iPad and iMac update.
Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (March 2019)
Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects, automation, and even AI and ML, with prices ranging from around $10 to over $250.
Top 12 Raspberry Pi alternatives (February 2019)
Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5. Edited February 2019
Apple products you shouldn't buy (February 2019 edition)
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
Parallels Toolbox: The ultimate software utility for Windows 10 and macOS
If you're looking for a suite of utilities that will both boost your productivity and improve the performance of your PC or Mac, then Parallels Toolbox is or you. And there are a variety of options to allow you to pay for the features you need.
CES 2019: The best desktops on display
From Mac Pro clones to colorful gaming systems, here are a half-dozen PCs that stood out on the show floor amid a sea of laptops.
2019: The Apple products you shouldn't buy
Be aware! Some of the products that Apple offers for sale just don't offer the value for money that you'd expect from a high-end product, and you may be better off delaying your purchase and waiting for a refresh, or spending your money elsewhere.
The best Raspberry Pi alternatives (2019 edition)
Let's kick off 2019 by looking at a selection of the very best single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5. However, don't be fooled into thinking that these boards don't offer high performance -- some come with equipped with 7th-gen Intel Core processors and 8GB of RAM. Updated for January 2019
How the PC has evolved over the past decade
Back in 2010, when Apple launched the iPad, it looked like the PC was an endangered species. Ed Bott explains how 10 years of technical progress helped the PC survive. Read more: https://zd.net/38xcvvs
Intel and MediaTek team up to deliver 5G modems for PCs
The pair plans to deliver their first products as early as 2021.
Samsung discontinues Linux on DeX with Android 10 rollout
Samsung is shutting down its Linux on DeX projects after only 11 months.
Windows 10 version 1909: Why this feature update should be a pleasant surprise
Microsoft is getting the November 2019 Update ready for release to the general public. Ed Bott explains what makes this update different from the feature updates you’ve come to dread. Read more: https://zd.net/2P1kysX
Trump's China tariffs would increase average laptop price by $120, report
A new report claims that the Trump administration's latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China could raise prices on new laptops by 17 percent in the US. Read more: https://zd.net/2RGROoE
Apple and Microsoft make life easier for iPhone and Windows 10 users
Microsoft unveils a new Apple iCloud for Windows app that integrates with Windows 10 File Explorer.
Intel's Project Athena: Premium PCs with better battery life
Intel chips away at the perennial problem of battery life in laptops with Project Athena. But the new hardware won't come cheap.
What's holding the Linux desktop back?
Linus Torvalds looks to Chromebooks and Android for the future of the Linux desktop, while Linux Mint developers aren't happy with each other.
Apple is planning major changes for Mac, should buyers wait?
Rumors that Apple is planning an architecture switch away from Intel chips to its own silicon have been circulating for some time now, but recent reports suggest that Apple's revamping will be widespread, and bring even tighter integration between iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. Read more: https://zd.net/2EViugP
Should you wait to buy a new Mac?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks to ZDNet's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes about the pros and cons of buying a new Mac and different strategies Apple can take to boost sales. Read more: https://zd.net/2H7r2Dt
Micron to scoop up Intel portion of IM Flash for $1.5 billion
Intel to exit joint venture with Micron at a time of its choosing in the next six to twelve months.
LG Chem to invest 1.2 trillion won in China battery factory
LG Chem will invest 1.2 trillion won -- around $1.07 billion -- to expand its battery factories in Nanjing to meet rising demand for electric vehicles and home appliances in China.
Dell announces the Inspiron 7000 2-in-1
The Inspiron 7000 comes with adaptive thermal technology that detects how and where the 2-in-1 is being used, and adjusts the heat profile accordingly.
Dell announces a refreshed XPS 13 laptop
Dell has improved its webcam in the XPS 13, which it claims was the one complaint it received about the previous model, with the device priced at $900 and powered by a quad-core 8th gen Intel processor.
Got a broken iPhone 5? Apple might just be able to fix it
Apple has launched a new 'Repair Vintage Apple Products Pilot' program.
