Windows 8: What you need to know about the new OS
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Microsoft pulls a 180, reverses Xbox One always-on DRM and used games policy
In a blog post, Xbox chief Don Mattrick says Microsoft heard the outcry from gamers and changed the much-derided policies. more
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Microsoft offers up a bounty for finding bugs in beta
The software giant's bug bounty program aims to fix security flaws, bugs, and vulnerabilities even before products are released. more
News | 6 hours ago -
Feedly upgrades site to prep for Google Reader's demise
The RSS service has kicked off its new Feedly cloud site with a fresh look on the front end and its own dedicated back end untethered to Google. more
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Stardock releases WindowBlinds 8, exclusively on Download.com
Now with modern flavors and a new, streamlined user interface. more
News | 8 hours ago -
Vevo tunes up app for Windows 8
The music service finally lands in Windows 8, letting you watch music videos and live concerts from a wide collection of artists. more
News | 9 hours ago -
Microsoft, Qualcomm to team up on next round of Surface RTs -- report
The Nvidia Tegra processors will still be available in some versions, according to Bloomberg. more
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Getting started with Photoshop Express for Windows 8
Adobe's Photoshop Express, previously only available on iOS and Android, is now available for Windows 8. We'll show you how to get started with the app. more
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Skype launches video messaging to all users
Baked into Skype's mobile and desktop apps, the new video-messaging feature has emerged from beta mode and is now available for everyone. more
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Get an Acer 15.6-inch touch-screen laptop for $469.99
This refurbished Core i5-powered system features some high-end specs, and originally sold for $849.99. more
News | 5 days ago -
Samsung ATIV Book 7
The shiny Samsung Series 7 Ultra has a long battery life and nice design, but its now-older processor gives us pause. more
Product | 5 days ago -
Best Buy to open hundreds of Windows stores within its stores
Retailer has cut a deal with Microsoft to set up space in its stores to showcase Microsoft's Windows, Surface, Xbox, and Office offerings. more
News | 6 days ago -
Google creeps up on Microsoft at HP: Now office apps
Hewlett-Packard announces its entry into the Google Apps Reseller program as it cozies up to Google in business. more
News | 6 days ago -
Feedly starts weaning itself from Google Reader servers
Taking a major step toward independence, Feedly's iOS app now uses Feedly's own servers instead of Google's to keep track of RSS feeds. more
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Inside the 2013 MacBook Air: SSD sizzles, graphics gain
MacBook Air's solid-state drive is groundbreaking and its graphics silicon isn't too shabby either. more
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Dell powers up three new Alienware gaming laptops
Up for sale as of Tuesday, the lastest editions to the Alienware lineup offer Intel's Core i7 "Haswell" chip, up to 32GB of memory, and support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi. more
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Halo, Titanfall lead Xbox One games at E3
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games for its upcoming Xbox One console at its 2013 E3 press conference in Los Angeles, with highlights including Halo and god-sim Project Spark. more
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Acer's 8.1-inch Windows 8 tablet now up for preorder
Amazon and Staples are both selling a 32GB edition of Acer's new 8.1-inch tablet for $379. more
News | 1 week ago -
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 (PC/Mac)
A nice, but not necessarily must-have update, Adobe Lightroom 5 remains a strong program for working with raw images. more
Product | 1 week ago -
Dire warnings for PCs, Windows 8 -- this time from Citi
The era of growth in the traditional PC market may be coming to an end. Things are looking worse this year than previously forecast, according to Citi. more
News | 1 week ago -
Crave Ep. 124: Obscenely overpriced phones and tablets
On this week's Crave, we hug our diamond-covered smartphone, dig in the dirt for old E.T. game cartridges, and look to the skies for a pizza delivered by DomiCopter. more
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Google more popular than chocolate with young adults, poll reveals
A survey finds 94 percent of people aged 18 to 29 look favorably upon the tech giant, making it more popular than, well, just about anything. more
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How to upgrade your laptop's Wi-Fi card
Memory and storage are frequently upgraded on laptop computers for better performance. Upgrading your Wi-Fi card can have a big impact on performance as well. more
News | 1 week ago -
Windows 8.1 will get portrait mode, other tablet tweaks
Microsoft and its partners are beginning to show and tell more about the features that 7- and 8-inch Windows 8.1 "Blue" devices will offer. more
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D-Link DIR-868L Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router
The D-Link DIR-868L delivers as an advanced 802.11ac-enabled home router despite its underwhelming mobile apps and usage inflexibility. more
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AMD will consider Android but doesn't commit -- yet
World's second largest chip maker is open to Android but so far isn't making any public commitment. more
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Intel 'Silvermont' chip demo makes old Atom look lame
Want to buy a Windows 8 or Android tablet with Intel inside? Wait for Slivermont. more
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'Trek'-themed Acer Aspire R7 boldly goes up for auction
Finally, a Windows 8 machine that'll feel at home on other planets. As part of a "Star Trek Into Darkness" tie-in, Acer launches a limited-edition "Trek"-themed version of its ambitious Aspire R7. more
News | 2 weeks ago -
The one thing Microsoft really needs to restore in Windows 8.1
Forget the Start button. There's another feature Microsoft yanked from Windows that I want back even more. more
News | 2 weeks ago -
Fujitsu unveils 14-inch ultrabook with 3,200x1,800 display
The new Lifebook UH90/L notebook will offer a thin design packed with extremely high resolution. more
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How Windows 8.1 upgrades will get to you
Microsoft is sharing more on how existing Windows 8 and Windows RT users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 "Blue" preview and final. more
News | 2 weeks ago