Category: Laptops/Notebooks

The CIA Is Allegedly Stockpiling Methods To Hack Your Phone

Newly leaked documents allege that the U.S. government can hack into smartphones and spy on their owners – potentially putting millions of iPhone and Android users at risk. , dated between 2013 and 2016 – describing malware and other tools the agency has stockpiled and could potentially use to hack into consumer electronics.

Acer’s Chromebook 11 N7: Tough and economical

Do you need a rugged laptop that can stand up to being dropped, shaken and doused with water — but you can’t afford the price tag? Acer’s answer is its touchscreen Chromebook 11 N7 , a hardened system that meets many of the Army’s rigorous MI-STD 810G requirements. And at $280 — one-tenth what even a typical Windows 10 rugged tablet costs — it’s a tough bargain to beat.

CIA hacking claims: How worried should you be?

Allegations that the U.S. agency has hacked into smartphones, laptops, and internet-connected TVs to spy on people around the world are enough to make anyone paranoid. But security experts are urging tech consumers to keep calm and take a few simple precautions.

In the eternal battle of Windows versus Mac, the tide is…

For decades, Microsoft Windows users were locked in an seemingly eternal debate with fans of Apple’s Macs over who had the superior platform – a conflict spurred by the very public rivalry between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Around the mid-aughts, things eventually settled out into kind of a stable duopoly, as Apple found its niche as the makers of premium hardware for the culture-conscious, and Windows PCs earned a rep as the computer of the mainstream, especially for gamers and office workers.

Re: Memory Info

TonyTib, When a friend’s office was closing, I as able to get a laptop that was just sitting around. It had not been used for a couple of years.

Why I left Mac for Windows: Apple has given up

If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m probably the biggest Apple fan they know. Ask for a suggestion of what computer to get, and I’ll almost certainly either tell you the MacBook Pro, or to wait, because Apple is about to update its hardware finally.

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 (2017) review

Gaming notebooks are notoriously expensive, to the point that spending anything less than $1,200 for a low-end machine is a rarity. That’s why we were so impressed by Dell’s Inspiron 7500 in late 2015.

HP Pavilion 17t-ab200 Notebook Review

Six months ago, we reviewed HP’s Pavilion 17 V3A33AV . Though unexciting in its design and appearance-sporting thin plastic casing, unremarkable ergonomics, and questionable input devices-it also succeeded where it matters most: fast CPU and GPU performance; great storage options; a bright, colorful display; and a relatively light weight for its class.

iPad Pro ads claim it is not a computer

Remember the once humorous “Mac vs PCs” ads of yesteryears? Actor Justin Long, who portrayed the Mac side of the fence, has already moved on from computers to smartphones, specifically a Huawei phone, and Apple is doing likewise. Somewhat.

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Qorvo Wi-Fi Innovator Cees Links Honored with Golden Mousetrap Lifetime Achievement Award

QorvoA , a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced that company executive Cees Links has been recognized for his significant contributions to the Wi-Fi industry with the prestigious Design News 2017 Golden Mousetrap Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented Feb.7 in Anaheim, California, the aw James Klein, president, Qorvo Infrastructure and Defense Products, said, “Cees is passionate about building a smarter, more connected world – one where we can live more meaningful lives through the power of billions of interconnected devices.

Why Intel Corporation’s Cannon Lake-EP and EX Server Chips May Be Dead

Skylake-EP and EX represent all new architectures built using the company’s 14-nanometer+ technology, while Cannon Lake-EP and EX were supposed to represent mild architectural enhancements of the Skylake-EP and EX chips, but with the benefit of being built on the company’s upcoming 10-nanometer chip manufacturing technology. Although I can’t make this prediction with 100% certainty, I strongly suspect that based on Intel’s most recent disclosures, Cannon Lake-EP and EX are dead.

Schools help fuel rise of Google Chromebooks

The Google Chromebook, a type of stripped-down laptop, isn’t a practical mobile device for many people – mostly because it basically turns into an expensive paperweight whenever it can’t find a Wi-Fi connection. In retrospect, that shouldn’t be too surprising.

How Google Chromebooks conquered schools

The Google Chromebook, a type of stripped-down laptop, isn’t a practical mobile device for many people – mostly because it basically turns into an expensive paperweight whenever it can’t find a Wi-Fi connection. In retrospect, that shouldn’t be too surprising.

Slow Wi-Fi at Work Is Exasperating Employees in All Fields

The excruciating days of dial-up may be long gone, but employees are still less than happy with the speed of their internet connection. A new survey by MonsterCloud found that of the 2,000 office employees it consulted, over 60 percent cite slow wi-fi or internet connection speeds as their top IT pet peeve.

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Acer America has begun accepting entries for its Acer Extreme Classroom Tech Makeover program that gives educators at K12 schools in the United States the opportunity to transform their classroom with technology. Acer will be awarding one classroom a set of Acer Switch Alpha 12 two-in-one notebooks, valued at $20,000.

AMD Next Two Catalysts: Vega And Ryzen

Advanced Micro Devices’ fourth-quarter results should put away any doubt about the company turning itself around. AMD’s release of Ryzen in desktops, then for servers, and finally for notebooks will give consumers an alternative to Intel’s chips.

Lenovo Announces Yoga A12 Android Tablet

If you’re after a new tablet that you plan to use for work or school, you might be interested to learn that Lenovo has recently taken the wraps off its latest Android tablet offering: the Lenovo Yoga A12 . This is an affordable Android tablet that according to the company, is aimed at users looking for that all-day productivity.

Head-To-Head: Dell XPS 13 Vs. Apple MacBook Pro

Apple generated plenty of interest, and even some controversy, with the fall release of a new MacBook Pro; it was the first overhaul to the much-loved laptop in four years. Meanwhile, Dell launched a major update to one of its own popular laptops, the XPS 13, in the fall as well.

Evernote vs Apple Notes

Mac Stories has a nice rundown of the new Evernote 8 and how it compares to Apple’s Notes: Mac Stories: Evernote’s features have remained largely the same, but the implementation and organization of those features is greatly improved in version 8. The app doesn’t feel bogged down by extra tools; rather than getting in the way of creating or viewing notes, Evernote’s tools enhance those tasks. I recently tried getting into One Note without much success.