Microsoft has long been on a journey to make Windows faster and more efficient, but it has had little success among consumers. With Chromebooks becoming ever more popular, Microsoft is again looking to target Google's popular Chrome OS with a new lightweight version of Windows dubbed Lite OS.

Hackers normally try to take control or manipulate your computer, but internet-connected printers are also at risk. That is all according to a report from Vice, which finds that someone attempted to sell a mass printing service, which could cause your printer to spit out any given message on command.

If you're looking for a 17-inch laptop, you'll probably find that most devices are too heavy for your liking. Well, LG's Gram 17 might soon be a good option for consumers who want a thin and light laptop with a large screen, as it comes in at under three pounds, according to recent reports. 

Although Microsoft has been rumored to be working on a dual-screen phone, the company is reportedly now planning on a second and larger dual-screen computing device as well. According to a report from Windows Central, a new foldable Microsoft Surface 'Centaurus' device is coming in the fall of 2019. 

If you're the proud owner of the new back in black Surface Pro 6, you might want to be a little careful with how you handle the device. Several consumers have recently taken to social media to complain that the black finish on the new Microsoft 2-in-1-is wearing off very easily. 

Windows 10 receives major updates twice a year, and the operating system is always seeing new improvements. Because privacy is everything these days, Microsoft is beta testing an icon in the system tray that should make users more aware of which apps are listening in through their computer microphones.

Back at the at the Siggraph 2018 show, Intel teased a new dedicated graphics card, but there is now a reason to believe another event could be coming soon. DigiTimes is reporting that Intel is hosting a conference for its new discrete GPUs in December, timed right before CES 2019. 

Some Chromebooks and the new Pixel Slate work best when used in tablet mode, but not every website reads nicely on these devices. Though a timeframe isn't available for release, that might soon change, as Google is apparently adding a tablet view option for websites in Chrome OS.

An internal email from a Facebook engineer obtained by U.K lawmaker s suggests Facebook knew about Russian data harvesting in 2014, according to a Bloomberg report. This is being seen as another blow to the company, as Facebook previously claimed it was not aware of Russian interference until after 2016.

The Pixel Slate takes the Surface Pro 6 head-on. Both devices are 2-in-1s, meaning they are meant to replace both a laptop and tablet. With its new folio keyboard, extended battery life, and Android app integration, does the new Pixel Slate take down the granddaddy of 2-in-1s?

The iPad Pro, Google Pixel Slate, and Microsoft Surface Pro 6 are the top three tablets to buy this holiday season. All three look pretty similar on the surface, and with the fresh release of the Google Pixel Slate considered, we're diving a bit deeper to compare it to the Apple iPad Pro. 

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 6 doesn't look very different from previous models of the device, but future versions of the premium 2-in-1 might just be a bit thinner and lighter. A recent patent uncovered online suggests Microsoft may make the Surface slimmer through changes to its Type Cover accessory.

Intel recently refreshed its lineup with 9th-generation desktop processors, led by the flagship Core i9-9900K, but new mobile CPUs for laptops and other 2-in-1s were noticeably absent. A refresh could be coming soon though, as leaked Lenovo documentation points to a new series of low-powered Intel mobile processors.

Thanksgiving has come and gone and Black Friday is long over, but some of the best deals on tech still continue to surface online. You can now save up to $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 Gaming Laptop and other popular Acer, HP, and Lenovo Windows devices during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale event.

The Dell Inspiron 13 7386 2-in-1 packs plenty of power under the hood and comes a sleek updated webcam and a slim display. It is a good notebook that gets a speed boost from new Intel CPUs, but the bad battery life and image quality still hold it back from its potential.

Apple's new iPad Pro recently fell under scrutiny for failing bending tests, but Microsoft's newest 2-in-1 just might be more durable. In his testing, popular YouTuber Zack Nelson, better known as JerryRigEverything, finds that the Surface Pro 6 can withstand most stress tests.

One of the most popular inbuilt Windows 10 apps might soon pick up a useful new feature. According to a tweet from Microsoft software engineer Jen Gentleman, Microsoft could be considering testing a functionality which lets consumers embed images inside the Windows 10 Sticky notes app. 

Hackers are targeting both U.S. and European email accounts with new phishing malware, according to a new study. Named "Cannon," the malware has been around since October, collecting screenshots and other information from the PCs of unsuspecting victims and sending it back to Russian operatives. 

Microsoft's Windows 10 October 2018 Update was re-released, and along with new features for your phone, it now lets you ditch more of your passwords. The latest version of Windows 10 allows you to sign in with your account on the web through Microsoft Edge using Windows Hello or a FIDO 2 Yubikey. 

Apple's Mac Mini is an all-around impressive desktop computer, but it doesn't come with a display, keyboard, or mouse. The folks at Luna Display have figured out a workaround to that problem by introducing with a method which lets you use Wi-Fi to turn your iPad into a display for the 2018 Mac Mini.

If you're hoping to cash in on cryptocurrency using your Android phone, you might want to be a little careful. Four bogus cryptocurrency apps were spotted on the Google Play Store this week and were quickly removed, according to a new report from a cybersecurity researcher.

Virtual reality can be a really immersive experience, but it does sometimes it does have boundaries. Google has addressed this problem by patenting shoes with a flexible region on the bottom, and a sensor for which a computer or headset can track to create an endless movement in the virtual world. 

In the past several months there have been a number of leaks and rumors surrounding Microsoft's dual-screen Andromeda computer. Now in the latest, Microsoft has filed four new patents, all of which hint at possible new use cases and other new configurations for the device. 

Microsoft is introducing a new light theme in the upcoming version of Windows 10 and is currently beta testing the change with Windows Insiders. The clean-looking theme brings a much-needed facelift to Windows and was officially unveiled Wednesday, November 14, in a blog post. 

Confirming an otherwise quiet announcement made during Apple's fall event in Brooklyn, New York, the 15-inch MacBook Pro has officially gotten more powerful. New configurations for the top-range 15-inch Apple MacBook laptop are now available, complete with AMD Pro Vega 16 or Pro Vega 20 graphics cards on board.

The new 2018 MacBook Air is beautiful, thin, and light, but you also might want to consider protecting it if you're constantly traveling on the go with the device. Though there are several cases which we think are best for covering up MacBooks, Twelve South's Journal case is one of the newest available.

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update initially made its way to the public on October 2, but it was quickly pulled back due to a set of bugs. After more thoroughly investigating and resolving all related issues, Microsoft is announcing the update is now again rolling out to consumers starting November 13. 

It might have been for just a brief hour, but some of Google's services went down yesterday on November 12. The outage was reportedly caused by an improper rerouting of IP addresses and traffic away from usual western sources towards China and Russia, according to Ars Technica. 

DirectS ray tracing is a new technology co-developed by Microsoft which holds promise for creating a more lifelike gaming experience, but not every graphics card maker is equipped for it just yet. AMD says ray tracing won't be ready until it comes to all level of graphics cards. 

With Black Friday and the Christmas shopping period approaching, it can be tricky to stay on top of the best deals when shopping on the internet. Mozilla has heard those worries and is introducing a new set of experimental extensions aimed at making it easier to shop while browsing with Firefox. 

The Surface Go, Microsoft's tiny affordable entry-level Surface tablet, originally launched back in August, but a new variant is coming to consumers soon. Come November 20, Microsoft will be shipping the Surface Go LTE Advanced for pricing starting at $679. The new model delivers benefits for anyone who is looking to stay connected with Windows 10 when traveling on the road or away from home.

Microsoft has had trouble addressing Windows bugs recently, and things aren't getting easier for some consumers. In the latest headache, a recent Windows 10 cumulative update for the Windows 10 April 2018 release has broken the file associations with certain applications, reports How-To Geek. 

Though the Mac Mini 2018'd design is the same as the previous generation's, some subtle changes have made the device just a bit easier to fix. A straightforward disassembly process, the return to user-upgradable RAM, and the lack of adhesives and glue are the key factors in its 6 out of 10 repairability score.

Some newer Windows 10 laptops recently arrived at the hands of consumers with an Amazon Alexa integration on board, but now anyone is free to enjoy the same experience on a regular Windows PC. Amazon revealed today that its Alexa app is now available as a download on all Windows 10 PCs running the April 2018 Update.