Gartner says PC shipments will rebound next year

The PC is dead, huh? Not so fast, says a prominent market research firm.

News         July 7, 2014

NOVA, the science show on PBS, launches a Windows 8.1 app about the periodic elements

Science geeks and NOVA fans take note - the official NOVA app about the periodic table of elements is free and available for download now.

News         July 3, 2014

Millions of people are watching the 2014 World Cup using illegal video streams

Thousands of take down notices have been sent out to eliminate illegal World Cup 2014 live streams.

News         July 3, 2014

Internet Explorer continues to dominate desktop browser share

Internet Explorer is the most widely used desktop Web browser, and it's not even close, according to Net Marketshare.

News         July 3, 2014

Sheriff’s office takes up data destruction the old fashioned way: with a hammer

Who needs the Recycle Bin when you can just shatter a hard drive to bits?

News         July 2, 2014

Gigabyte’s newest Brix PC is tiny and aimed at gamers, but is still DIY-themed

The newest Brix PC from Gigabyte is targeted towards gamers, but still requires you to bring some of your own parts.

News         June 30, 2014

The U.S. ranks seventh in the world in Internet connections of 10MBps or more

Though the Internet is seemingly an inescapable part of our daily lives, the U.S. has some catching up to do in the race for the most connections of 10MBps or higher.

News         June 27, 2014

Microsoft offers free software diagnostic, malware removal in-store

Microsoft will run a free software checkup on your PC if you bring it to one of their stores.

News         June 27, 2014

Asus’ new Republic of Gamers G550JK notebook runs on Core i7 and Nvidia gear

Asus just unveiled its newest gaming notebook, which sports a Core i7 CPU, as well as an Nvidia graphics card.

News         June 26, 2014

Netgear’s new tri-band, six-antenna router is designed for homes with 9 or more Wi-Fi devices

Netgear has revealed the world's first tri-band router, dubbed the Nighthawk X6.

News         June 26, 2014

Seiki to leap into the desktop PC monitor market with 28-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch 4K displays

Seiki as just announced its entry into the desktop PC monitor market by revealing 28-inch, 32-inch, and 40-inch 4K displays.

News         June 26, 2014

Reader poll: Would you trade in your MacBook Air for a Surface Pro 3?

Microsoft is offering a credit towards the purchase of a Surface Pro 3. In order to get it, you need to trade in a working MacBook Air. So, would you do it?

News         June 24, 2014

WD’s My Book Duo can pack up to 8TB of storage and shuttles data via USB 3.0

Western Digital's My Book Duo can pack up to 8TB worth of data, features cloud backup, and much more.

News         June 24, 2014

Microsoft ups free OneDrive storage to 15GB, offers 1TB to Office 365 subscribers

Microsoft is making some upgrades and price cuts to OneDrive, which will be rolling out over the next month.

News         June 23, 2014

Should Apple release a budget-priced MacBook Air? We debate, you decide

Apple should pluck some green from its money tree and make a budget MacBook Air. My colleague from the great state of New Jersey disagrees.

News         June 20, 2014

A hard drive is now playing a role in a U.S. political scandal

U.S. political scandals are usually not centered around computer components. However, this one now features a hard drive as one of its prominent figures.

News         June 20, 2014

Watch A&E TV shows for free with this Windows 8.1 app

With this free app for Windows 8.1, you can get your fix for shows from the A&E network right from your PC.

News         June 20, 2014

Watch Lifetime TV shows and movies for free with this free app for Windows 8.1

You can watch Lifetime TV programming on the house with an official Windows 8.1 app.

News         June 20, 2014

Kudos to Apple for making a cheaper iMac, but they could have done it much better

Apple should have taken a different approach with the company's new $1,099 iMac, which would have been a big win for both the company and consumers.

News         June 19, 2014

Nvidia’s newest graphics card, the GeForce GT 730, is super affordable

Nvidia just released a new sub-$100 graphics card, but should you consider it for your PC, even if you're running integrated graphics?

News         June 19, 2014

Apple introduces a new 21.5-Inch iMac that’s $200 cheaper

The financial barrier to entry on the iMac front just got a little more affordable.

News         June 18, 2014

Google Doodle pays tribute to Paul, the octopus that predicted World Cup outcomes

Google is paying tribute to the World Cup the same way it usually does; with a Doodle. There's an extra twist though.

News         June 18, 2014

Nvidia releases GeForce 340.43 driver beta, adds extra SLI, 3D compatibility mode profiles

Nvidia just outed a fresh set of graphics card drivers, though they're in beta form at the moment.

News         June 17, 2014

Samsung teams up with Daniel Boulud to launch new smart appliances

Samsung made a splash at an NYC event, where, with the help of some culinary masterminds, it officially launched their new Chef Collection home appliances.

Smart Home News         June 16, 2014

Keep track of World Cup scores and news with Goal, a sidebar app for Firefox

Can't watch the World Cup during the day? Keep track of the news and action with this sidebar utility for Mozilla Firefox.

News         June 16, 2014

The makers of the Vuze torrent client speak out against illegal downloads

Vuze, the maker of a popular torrent client, recently spoke out against illegal downloading.

News         June 16, 2014

Windows leaker Alex Kibkalo will reportedly be deported to Russia

Alex Kibkalo is getting deported after getting caught leaking Microsoft assets.

News         June 13, 2014

Microsoft says it won’t look into your emails, chats, videos, or voicemails for ad targeting

A new Microsoft policy claims that the company won't scan user emails, chats, videos, or voice mail to tailor adds to them.

News         June 12, 2014

Intel strikes out in $1.44 billion appeal of EU anti-trust fine, but can still appeal

Intel unsuccessfully appealed a huge fine handed down by the European Union. However, the CPU giant can appeal once again.

News         June 12, 2014

Sky Diver, Futuremark’s newest mid-range PC benchmark, is out now

Sky Diver, the newest benchmark from Futuremark, fits best when tested on mid-range PCs and notebooks.

News         June 11, 2014

Intel pushes for wireless charging, agrees to partner with WiTricity

Intel has reached an agreement with WiTricity which could pave the way for Intel chips with wireless charging tech built in down the line.

News         June 11, 2014

Cyberpower’s Fang Battlebox lets you fold it up and carry it around like a briefcase

Ever wish that you could carry around a beastly desktop gaming PC like a briefcase? Well, now you can.

News         June 10, 2014

Roccat’s newest keyboard is designed with couch lovers in mind

Roccat's Sova keyboard aims to meld your PC gaming experience with the comfort and convenience offered by your living room couch.

News         June 10, 2014

Cyber crime costs the world more money than some natural disasters do

Think natural disasters cost people a lot of money? Consider this: A new study says cyber criminals cost the world hundreds of billions every single year.

News         June 10, 2014

Samsung reveals new ATIV laptop, AIO at CES 2014

Samsung just introduced a new laptop and a new desktop here at CES 2014. Read on to learn more about them.

Best Ofs         June 10, 2014

Anti-piracy group aims to get Pirate Bay access blocked in its own backyard

The Pirate Bay is about to start getting shelled by Rights Alliance, an anti-piracy group.

News         June 9, 2014

News Corp wants Google to take stronger action against piracy

News Corporation is the latest company to put pressure on Google to take more drastic measures against piracy.

News         June 9, 2014

Xi3 partners up with Intel to make teeny tiny PCs

It appears that Xi3 will be making a series of miniature computers stuffed with Intel tech.

News         June 9, 2014