The best Snapdragon X Windows laptops you can buy right now
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset ushered in Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative with excellent performance and battery life. Here are the best laptops so far......»»
97% of CrowdStrike systems are back online; Microsoft suggests Windows changes
Kernel access gives security software a lot of power, but not without problems. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrik.....»»
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x vs. Apple MacBook Air M3
The Apple MacBook Air M3 has reigned supreme as the most efficient 13-inch laptop. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x leverage Qualcomm and Windows on Arm for a win?.....»»
This 14-inch Alienware gaming laptop has a $600 discount
Own one of the best gaming laptops for 2024! Save $600 when you purchase the Alienware X14 R2 through Dell......»»
Microsoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access......»»
OWC extends its popular $99 Thunderbolt Dock sale through July 28
OWC's Thunderbolt dock, which is on sale for $99, features 14 ports to connect peripherals to your Mac or Windows machine.Get the OWC Thunderbolt Dock for just $99.99.OWC's popular Thunderbolt Dock sale has been extended through July 28, allowing sho.....»»
AMD might miss the big upgrade for next-gen gaming laptops
A new detail about AMD's upcoming Fire Range CPUs should make upgrades easier, but it could create some issues in next-gen gaming laptops......»»
Learning from CrowdStrike’s quality assurance failures
CrowdStrike has released a preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR) of how the flawed Falcon Sensor update made its way to millions of Windows systems and pushed them into a “Blue Screen of Death” loop. The PIR is a bit confusing to read and parse,.....»»
The 5 best laptops with numberpads
If you need a numberpad for lots of numeric data entry, then your choices have become a bit more limited. But, here are some great options that will work......»»
Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
Apple is bringing Apple Maps to the web for the first time. In a press release today, the company announced that you can now access Apple Maps on the web using Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. more….....»»
Look out MapQuest, Apple Maps debuts on the web in beta
It's taken 12 years, but Apple Maps is finally available on the web for those still looking to print directions on paper or search for business information on a Windows computer.Apple Maps on the webApple Maps actually first made its way to the web w.....»»
CrowdStrike blames testing bugs for security update that took down 8.5M Windows PCs
Company says it's improving testing processes to avoid a repeat. Enlarge / CrowdStrike's Falcon security software brought down as many as 8.5 million Windows PCs over the weekend. (credit: CrowdStrike) Security firm Cro.....»»
Which operating system is safest to use?
Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux -- which is the safest to use? Each have their strengths and weaknesses. Here's which we think is the most secure......»»
Running Windows XP on an iPad is slow but fun
Apple’s u-turn on PC emulators has made a bunch of things possible, and even easy – like running Windows XP on an iPad. One tech writer who tried it says that it runs very slowly (though possibly no slower than it did on PCs of that era), but.....»»
How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire
Small improvements to the roof, siding, windows, and vents of your house can make a big difference when threatened by the risk of flames......»»
In the middle of the meltdown: One thing CrowdStrike and Microsoft can’t fix
Not being able to blame the airline just makes delays that much more frustrating. Here's what it was like in the midst of Delta's CrowdStrike/Windows meltdown at the country's busiest airport......»»
Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
When reboots don't work, bootable USB sticks may help ease fixes for some PCs. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) By Monday m.....»»
CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple
The CrowdStrike aftermath is seeing IT teams around the world struggle to restore the 8.5 million Windows PCs taken out by the bug. The mess included thousands of flights cancelled, health centers unable to make appointments, retailer payment termina.....»»
Microsoft releases tool to speed up recovery of systems borked by CrowdStrike update
By now, most people are aware of – or have been personally affected by – the largest IT outage the world have ever witnessed, courtesy of a defective update for Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors that threw Windows hosts into a blue-screen-of-dea.....»»
Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe
The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.A typical "Blue Screen of Death" as seen by millions of people worldwide after the CrowdStrike updateThe outage that closed a.....»»
The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 is putting Qualcomm on notice
Alleged benchmarks of the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 suggests that the chipset is on par with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 is putting Qualcomm on notice appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm is typical.....»»