Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Should you upgrade?
Microsoft just announced Windows 11, but you might be wondering how it compares to Windows 10. We've got you covered with a look at all the differences......»»
Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years
Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives.Finale music notation softwareNo app for writing music scor.....»»
Best Labor Day gaming laptop deals: Game on the go from $950
Labor Day deals are the perfect time to upgrade your on-the-go gaming rig. These are the best gaming laptop deals we can find......»»
I really hope this rumored change to Windows updates is true
Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future......»»
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
Clean house quicker than ever with Tineco back-to-school deals
As summer comes to an end, now's a great time to upgrade your cleaning game with these Tineco back-to-school deals on vacuums, wet-dry cleaners, and more......»»
How to install Windows 11 on Mac with a free VMware Fusion Pro personal license [Video]
A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, VMware Fusion 13 Pro is a no-brainer solution for.....»»
I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other
The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive......»»
Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update too.....»»
Microsoft formally deprecates the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
Google Essentials is a new app for Windows PCs
Google has announced their new Essentials app that will be coming to Windows computers, giving users access to various services. The post Google Essentials is a new app for Windows PCs appeared first on Phandroid. Ever since Microsoft kind.....»»
It’s time to say goodbye to the Windows Control Panel
Microsoft has kept its mouth shut for years as the Control Panel has slowly been replaced by the Settings app -- but now its deprecation is official......»»
AMD explains, promises partial fixes for Ryzen 9000 performance problems
Improved branch prediction in Windows 24H2 should help all recent Ryzen CPUs. Enlarge / We (and other testers) have had issues getting the Ryzen 9000 series to behave normally. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) AMD recently re.....»»
Mac Studio storage upgraded by hardware hacker, but don"t expect a retail kit soon
The flash storage on a Mac Studio is extremely difficult to upgrade, but a skilled hardware hacker has proven it can be done — assuming you have the skill, tools, time, and patience.Custom PCBs used to upgrade Mac Studio's storage [YouTube/dosdude1.....»»
LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is the first to provide an official package for Windows PCs based on ARM processors. The LibreOffice advantage LibreOffice is the best.....»»
The XPS 16 is good, but this powerful Windows laptop is even better
The Asus ProArt P16 is the latest laptop to aim for the Dell XPS 16. It's packing AMD's latest chipset and a 4K+ OLED display. Is that enough to compete?.....»»
Microsoft will try the data-scraping Windows Recall feature again in October
Initial Recall preview was lambasted for obvious privacy and security failures. Enlarge / The Recall feature provides a timeline of screenshots and a searchable database of text, thoroughly tracking everything about a person's PC.....»»
Recall is alive, but its rollout will be slow
Microsoft Microsoft has confirmed in a that Recall hasn’t been abandoned and will be ready for Windows Insider testing in October. The announcement comes after the company was forced to rethink its AI-powered automatic screenshot-taking feature.....»»
Pixel 9 family: The “just hardware” review (no AI)
Google's AI says you can use Pixel 9 without AI. Is that a reason to upgrade? Enlarge / For this "neutral," hardware-focused review of the Pixel 9 phones, I asked the Pixel to "reimagine" a "neutral white background." (credit: Ke.....»»
Your PC deserves an upgrade! Get 53% off the 1TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD!
If you’re looking to give your PC an upgrade, check out this deal for the SAMSUNG 990 EVO SSD 1TB and get 53% off! The post Your PC deserves an upgrade! Get 53% off the 1TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD! appeared first on Phandroid. One of the thi.....»»
The new Ring Battery Doorbell streamlines installation, enhances viewing angle
The Ring Battery Doorbell is making big changes to the video doorbell installation process, while also offering a huge upgrade to viewing angle......»»