Out of nowhere, Microsoft had to make an announcement. Nothing concrete leaked before the event except that it would be tablet related. Everyone was skeptical, me included. The presentation started and it seemed like something else. Don’t call it a tablet — it’s the new “Surface”… boring. It’s slim, but not much bigger than an … Read more
Intel is set to roll out its latest generation of processors this spring — destined for super slim notebooks — despite minor setbacks affecting ultra low-voltage models. By normal standards, the launch should mark a new “tick” in the company’s product roadmap, but Intel is going beyond shrinking the current 32nm Sandy Bridge processors by … Read more
The smartphone market is heating up once again as Microsoft and Nokia finally have a hero device to push the Windows Phone platform, and it’s priced quite competitively. Plus the handful of Android devices announced at CES and MWC are finally seeing the light of day. In the near term, the US smartphone market is … Read more
When Microsoft launched Windows 8 last week, it was the culmination of a long wait. For most people, this was a very troubling thrust into the future. For better or worse, the operating system offering the touch-oriented Metro UI had arrived in the Windows environment. No one is more excited about the launch than Microsoft. … Read more
Earth is dying. Devastated by a pole shift, the planet’s oceans have evaporated and its cities turned to rubble. In their struggle for survival, mankind is split between two warring factions: scavengers, barbarian robbers bent on claiming the world’s remaining resources, and the Resistance, freedom fighters working to restore civilization. are. Humanity is passing through … Read more
The holiday season is right around the corner and so is Black Friday, when the Christmas shopping season officially begins. But in fact, if you’ve been following recent deals, you may have noticed that many major retailers will start their Black Friday sales earlier than the date. For example, Amazon will be offering deals starting … Read more
Many people have tried to challenge Google’s dominance in the search market over the years, ranging from small startups to big-name players. But with the exception of perhaps Microsoft, which has invested billions in its search efforts, all have failed to gain any significant traction. However, a relative newcomer to the search market, DuckDuckGo isn’t … Read more
When Apple updated its notebook lineup earlier this month we were curious to find out how well the new MacBook Air stacks up next to a couple of Ultrabook options. Turning on the so-called “Apple Tax” wasn’t as much of an issue as Apple critics often claim. In fact, Apple is relatively in line with … Read more
It’s no secret that tablet makers are finding it difficult to compete with Apple in this still-emerging market. In fact, the iPad is selling so well that it surpassed the number of PCs shipped by any individual PC maker in the last quarter of 2011 – a telling figure that gives some weight to all … Read more
When Windows 8 Consumer Preview hit the web, we offered a basic guide to configuring a virtual machine. With the release preview of Windows 8 available and the final version nearing completion, we think it’s a good time to offer an equally easy step-by-step walkthrough on installing Windows 8 with a USB drive. Is. If … Read more