Credit: Microsoft Windows 7 owns an astonishing 36.4% of the desktop OS market despite its impending expiry date of Jan 18, 2020, a decade after the OS was launched, according to a report from NetMarketShare (first reported by TechRadar). That presents a serious problem for Microsoft, as Windows users appear reluctant to switch to Windows 10, which now accounts for 44.1% of the market share, a small improvement over the 43....
Up until now, PCs running on ARM-based processors, like the Surface Pro X or Lenovo Flex 5G, were incompatible with x86 64-bit apps. Microsoft’s new 64-bit emulation, described in a recent blog post, will allow Windows on ARM devices to launch legacy software through a translator. Microsoft Surface Pro X SQ2 review MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review It isn’t an ideal solution but it does mean you won’t get an error notification whenever you download an older program without an ARM or 32-bit version....
Best Apple Cyber Monday 2020 Deals Apple leads in creative use products, and the 1st Generation Apple Pencil is a testament to that leadership. Being packed from end-to-end with 3D spatial and pressure sensing technology, (opens in new tab) the Apple Pencil certainly knows how to adapt to any style or task the user puts it to. Intuitively designed with a sleek 9.7 inch build, this Cyber Monday treat is perfect for any day, anytime use....
When it comes to the overall look and feel of the game, WTOA hits that target; the creepy aesthetic oozes unsettlingly over every environment and character. However, a few game mechanics pulled me out from the gripping environment, an unfortunate effect for a game that excels when you are fully immersed in its environs. Survival horror fans will want to give this game a spin, as the roughly eight to 10 hours of gameplay can make for a spine-tingling weekend of gaming, but this won’t win over new players to the genre....
The journey to bring the same Xbox game streaming that Android users have enjoyed for a while to iPhone has been a turbulent one. It started with Apple blocking Microsoft’s original plan to launch a dedicated cloud gaming app and placing hurdles in front of the company, such as the need to approve every individual title on Game Pass before publishing. This culminated in this browser-based beta release to get around the whole app store issue altogether....
Microsoft aims to expand its reach and seduce new gamers into its lair by being more inclusive of the devices that can play its extensive library of Xbox games. Xbox Game Pass is a steal — so why aren’t people using it?Xbox Game Pass for PC — is it worth it?Tell Me Why review: The most boring game on Xbox Game Pass (spoiler alert!) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cloud-gaming subscription is headed to iPhones, iPads and Windows PC When Xbox’s cloud gaming platform launched in mid September, the service was only available on Android phones and tablets....
See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowXbox Cloud Gaming for iOS and web — hands-on impressions of the betaBest gaming deals in 2021 Currently, the program is only available to Xbox One owners in the United States, but depending on how well received the pilot program is, Microsoft will roll it out “more broadly,” according to a Microsoft spokesperson (via CNET). In order to be in the program, gamers will need to sign up for the Xbox Insider Program (opens in new tab), which gives Xbox owners the opportunity to access and give feedback on the latest Xbox system updates....
Xbox revealed this via an Xbox Wire blog (opens in new tab), and detailed that the 512GB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S costs $139 and will launch mid-November. Meanwhile, the 2TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S will launch in early December. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowThese are the best Xbox Series X games and best PS5 games so farSee our Xbox Series X review, PS5 review and best virtual tabletop software...
Gavin Stevens on Twitter reported a number of issues, including criticisms regarding the HDR capture, shortness of clip length, and issues arising from uploading them. Jason Ronald, Director of Project Management at Xbox, reassured concerned users by confirming that improvements regarding these features are coming. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farSee our reviews of the Xbox Series X and PS5...
The Cupertino-based tech giant reportedly added novel features that will delight multitaskers and app jugglers. The new perks will make the iPad “feel more like a laptop experience,” Gurman said. WWDC 2022 confirmed for June 6The best cheap tablets of 2023 iPadOS 16 may streamline multitasking As it stands now, iPadOS can run applications in full-screen mode or run two platforms simultaneously. Users can also add a third, pared-down version of an app for certain supported platforms, including Safari, Notes and Microsoft Word....
Best iPhone of 2021: Which iPhone is right for you?How to use accessibility shortcuts on iPhoneDon’t miss today’s best Daily Deals! How to cast spells on iPhone As detailed by Gadget Hacks (via BGR), all you have to do is make sure the Hey Siri function is active on your iPhone, and then say “Hey Siri” followed by the name of the spell. From there, the iPhone will work its magic....
While supplies last, Newegg is slashing prices all over the place, and they’re offering the Lenovo Legion Y740 for just $1,769 (opens in new tab), down from $2,519. That’s a savings of 30% that you get to keep in your pocket. Packing a 17.3-inch FHD display; Core i7-9750H CPU; GeForce RTX 2080 GPU (with Max-Q 8GB); 16GB RAM; and a 1TB SSD, this rig isn’t messing around. It’s one of the best Cyber Monday laptop deals we’ve seen so far in the gaming sector, and just one of many Newegg Cyber Monday deals you’ll find over the weekend....
That extra $250 gets you the Radeon Pro Vega 16 with 4GB of memory, while an extra $350 gets you the Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB of memory. That 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar starts at $2,799 (opens in new tab) before configuration options. Apple announced this new feature online, in the press release for the new MacBook Air (opens in new tab). MORE: Apple Reveals New MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Mac mini Specifically, these GPUs include HBM2 memory, which mean the cards will take up less space in a laptop than traditional GPUs....
Apple likes to say that the 6th-generation iPad represents the next generation of computers, and its App Store is superior when it comes to tablet apps. But as a laptop, Microsoft’s lightweight 2-in-1 is more compelling than the $329 9.7-inch iPad for several reasons. Here’s why. The keyboard has a touchpad Whether you go for the standard black $99 Type Cover or you spring for one of the soft-touch Alcantara models for $129, the Surface Go will give you more control and precision than the optional keyboard for the iPad....
When Apple released its new MacBook Pros, which are thinner and much more powerful than the Air, but decided not to refresh its mainstream consumer laptop, the company sounded the latter’s eventual death knell. I don’t think there will ever be another new MacBook Air released. Tim Cook’s company has a long history of continuing to manufacture and sell obsolete versions of its products (see iPod touch) so it’s no surprise that Apple is still offering the 13-inch MacBook Air, which hasn’t been updated in close to two years....
Logitech’s M510 Advanced is our favorite sub-$20 mouse, thanks to its comfortable grip and pair of customizable side buttons. We particularly like its dimpled rubber side grips, slim profile and smooth plastic finish, which comes in either black, blue or red. Initial setup and tracking were quick and consistent, while the two-year battery life and dedicated on-and-off switch for preserving its two AA batteries will appeal to power users. Logitech’s signature slide-out battery cover is well-designed and has a dedicated slot for the unifying receiver, which works with other Logitech wireless peripherals as well....
Design The Acer Chromebook 14’s sleek metallic design places it at the head of the pack in style. While most Chromebooks are plastic and feel disposable, the aluminum Acer notebook feels solid and reliable, and its brushed metal lid looks like it belongs on a more expensive notebook. Weighing 3.42 pounds and measuring 0.67 inches thick, the Acer Chromebook 14 is a bit thinner and about as heavy as the HP Chromebook 14 (3....
Right now over at Lenovo, you can enter the code NEWYEARGAMING to save $200 on the Lenovo Legion 5 (opens in new tab) — it’s now back to its lowest ever price of just $799.99. More: Best gaming laptop dealsBest gaming laptopsLenovo Legion 5 (2021) review Lenovo’s Legion laptops rank high on the list of best gaming laptops worth your hard-earned money. This may just be the base model, but when you look at the spec sheet, this is a banger of a deal....
For a limited time, you can get the HP Spectre Folio 2-in-1 on sale for $899.99 (opens in new tab). That’s $500 off and the second-best price we’ve ever seen for this laptop. It was $100 cheaper on Cyber Monday, but even at $899, it’s still an impressive deal. This configuration packs a 13.3-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen display, Core i7-8500y CPU, and a 256GB SSD. In our Spectre Folio review, we marveled at the laptop’s genuine leather-bonded chassis, and the unique hinge that transforms the laptop into a tablet....
