The MOFT laptop stand hides a secret that makes MacBooks comfortable to use
Laptops are great for productivity, but prolonged use can sometimes cause neck pains. Various types of stands can help address this issue, but most are bulky and aren't exactly portable. Well, the MOFT invisible laptop stand sets out to change that and make your MacBook more comfortable to use.
Amazon’s latest sale takes up to $200 off the price of the 2018 MacBook Air
The new MacBook Air was only released a few months ago in November of 2018, but Amazon is already discounting select models of Apple's latest laptop. You can now get up to $200 off the price of the 2018 MacBook Air at the popular online retailer, which knocks down prices to as low as $1,050.Â
Save up to 50 percent on SD cards and SSDs on Amazon today only
Have you recently been thinking of upgrading the storage capacity on your phone, laptop, or desktop? Now is the time to shop. Amazon is currently holding a one-day sale, allowing you to save up to 50 percent on select external solid-state drives and SD cards from both SanDisk and Western Digital.Â
Dell shows the environment some love, recycles 2 billion pounds of e-waste
Whenever you buy a new laptop or desktop and decide to throw away an older model, it often becomes "e-waste." Well, it turns out that Dell is one of the leading computer manufacturers that are doing good for the environment, as it has recycled 2 billion pounds of said e-waste ahead of a planned 2020 goal,
The next version of Windows 10 might let you play Xbox One games on your PC
Ever dream of enjoying your entire library of Xbox One games on your PC? Well, that could very soon be a reality, as Microsoft is working on bringing native support for Xbox One Games to Windows 10. While never explicitly or officially announced, it is instead hidden away in a Windows Insider build 18334.
Security flaws in 4G and 5G networks could expose your phone calls and location
A group of academics from the University of Iowa has discovered three flaws in both 4G and 5G networks which could allow attackers to intercept phone calls and track the location of smartphones. Published in a recent report, this is believed to be the first major vulnerability in 4G and 5G networks in recent times.Â
MicroSD Express format brings blazing-fast data transfer speeds to devices
At MWC, the SD Association announced the MicroSD Express format, promising blazing fast transfer rates when paired up in phones and other compatible devices. Memory cards with the new format depend on the faster PCIe and NVMe interfaces found in SSDs and can deliver speeds of up to 985 megabytes per second.
Lenovo’s latest IdeaPad laptops get faster with Ryzen 7 and new MX250 graphics
At Mobile World Congress, Lenovo is taking the wraps off a series of new IdeaPad laptops. The ultra-slim Windows 10 devices are all getting subtle design changes and specs bumps with options for AMD's latest Ryzen 7 processors, as well as the newest Whiskey Lake processors from Intel.
Metro Exodus update brings DLSS improvements to Nvidia RTX 20-series PCs
If you happen to own one of Nvidia's latest RTX series graphics cards and are struggling with performance problems in Metro Exodus, you're in for some luck. A February 21 update for the title recently delivered enhancements to Nvidia’s deep learning supersampling feature and other fixes for low-specced PCs.Â
The rumors were true. Nvidia’s 1660 Ti GPU, a $280 powerhouse, has arrived
It turns out all the rumors and leaks were indeed true. Nvidia has officially launched the GTX 1660 Ti, its next-generation, Turing-based GPU. It promises to deliver all the performance and efficiency for all modern games, but without stepping into the high price range of the RTX series.Â
Intel expects Apple to transition Macs to ARM processors in 2020, report says
Ever since late 2018, it has been rumored that Apple could be considering switching the processors in its Mac products away from Intel's chipsets in favor for custom ARM processors. In the latest development in the saga, Intel is now claiming that the transition is expected to happen next year.
Microsoft could be planning a laptop with foldable screen, hints patent filing
A recent Microsoft patent suggests the company could also be developing a bendable laptop. Filed in late 2017 and titled "Bendable device with Display in Movable Connection With Body," the patent explains a new mechanism for laptops which can eliminate a hinge and allow the screen to fold shut from the inside,
Decades-old Apple IIe computer found in dad’s attic, and it still works
A New York law professor went viral last weekend after he discovered an old Apple IIe computer sitting in his dad's attic. In a series of tweets, he shared his excitement over the 30-year-old vintage find, showing the world that the computer works perfectly fine despite the test of time.Â
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 could bring blazing-fast 5G to laptops
Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon X55, the world’s fastest 5G modem. While it promises to bring fast data connectivity to the next generation of 5G smartphones, Windows Central reports that the modem also holds potential in transforming Always Connected PCs.
Accidental Amazon listings provides peek at cost of GTX 1660 Ti PCs
Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card has been anything but secret and several leaks over the past few months have supported an impending launch. In the latest, an accidental listing on Amazon provided a peek at the final cost of some new systems with the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti on board, with prices at $1,200
Apple may go big with a redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro, 31.6-inch 6K display
Apple launched a new MacBook Air and Mac Mini last year in 2018, but there could be much bigger things ahead. In a research note picked up by MacRumors, well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo writes that the company could be releasing a 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as a 31.6-inch 6K display in 2019.
In the age of Alexa and Siri, Cortana’s halo has grown dim
Over the past few years Cortana has been seeing a somewhat slow but painful death. It even will even be separated from Windows 10 search in the upcoming April 2019 Update. All that considered, here’s a few reasons why we think the voice assistant is on its way to an eventual doom.
Think crypto’s dead? JPMorgan to offer first cryptocurrency backed by a U.S. bank
J.P. Morgan Chase is rolling out a trial in the next few months of the first cryptocurrency backed by a large United States bank. Dubbed JPM Coin, the cryptocurrency will be used by big business across the world to "instantly settle payments between clients," according to a report from CNBC.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6: Everything you need to know
Microsoft has been working on a major update to the Surface Pro, and it's likely that the Surface Pro 6 will arrive in 2019. The significant refresh will bring new features, like USB-C, and an overdue upgrade to Intel's 8th-generation processor. Here's everything we know about the rumored Surface Pro 6.
Google Chrome’s Progressive Web Apps will soon play nicer with Windows 10
The Google Chrome experience is always evolving, and the popular web browser will soon pick up a new feature which lets it run nicer in Windows 10. Google is adding a capability to an upcoming release that will integrate Chrome Progressive Web Apps with notification badges in the system taskbar,
Don’t expect to see the new Dell XPS 15 with OLED display until April
At CES 2019, Dell announced that it would launch versions of the XPS 15, Alienware m15 and G7 15 with brighter and vibrant OLED screens in March, but there could now be a delay in release. A new tweet from Dell executive Frank Azor suggests that these new devices might not come until a month later.
You can now get a new Surface Laptop 2 for $900 at Amazon
Now is your big chance to save on the latest from Microsoft. As part of a sale, Amazon is currently discounting the latest Surface Laptop 2. It is not clear how long this deal will last, but it covers a variety of configurations of Microsoft's MacBook alternative and brings prices down to as low as $900.Â
Spice up the look of Google Chrome with one of 14 official new themes
If you're looking for an alternative to the many third-party Google Chrome themes currently available on the web, the Chrome development team has a solution for you. For the first time ever, it published out 14 official themes, with color choices that aim to spice up your browsing experience. Â