Windows RT hits a new low: just $300 for Dell's XPS 10 convertible
Microsoft's Surface notwithstanding, Windows RT hasn't yet been the success that Microsoft has hoped. Samsung seems to be distancing itself from the operating system, and many PC manufacturers have...
View ArticleHP doesn't see Microsoft Surface as a threat to its own Windows 8 tablet
Microsoft's decision to make its own Surface tablets could have major implications for its traditional hardware partners, but their opinions on the subject remain divided. While Acer's CEO told...
View Article10 future-proof gadgets you’ll still love next year
The home of the future will include computers in counter tops, according to one company's vision of what will be.Corning When it comes to tech shopping, sometimes it pays to wait. But this fall, too...
View ArticleLittle fingers, big mischief
Before you hand your smartphone over to entertain a bored child, consider locking it down so they can't get up to mischief. Today's smartphones and tablets are designed to meet your every need....
View ArticleOne year after debut, Windows RT is a Computex no-show
Three days into Computex Taipei, Asia's biggest computer show, not a single manufacturer has announced a Windows RT device. Windows RT, the version of Windows 8 designed for more power-efficient ARM...
View ArticleToshiba ditches Windows RT plans for the fall, blames delayed components
Despite showing off a prototype Windows RT laptop at Computex just a few months ago, Toshiba has announced that it will only produce hardware for the desktop version of Windows 8 when it launches this...
View ArticleHP's all-in-one Envy 23 Recline puts the touchscreen in your lap
HP started building touchscreen all-in-one computers long before Windows 8, and yet the company's had trouble keeping up with the times. When we reviewed the HP Envy 23 Touchsmart alongside its peers...
View ArticleAsus will no longer make Windows RT tablets
Windows RT is running out of friends. Asus told The Wall Street Journal that it will no longer make Windows RT tablets with ARM chips, saying it took a loss on its Windows RT devices last quarter....
View ArticleHTC reportedly cancels plans for full-size Windows RT tablet, but 7-inch...
HTC has reportedly canceled its plans to develop a full-size Windows RT tablet, citing weak demand for larger tablets, according to Bloomberg. High cost of development was also cited as a reason for...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Windows 8 Hybrid Roundup
Chris Mills - Looking for a laptop replacement, but tired of talk of convertibles, hybrids, sliders, touch-friendly laptops and slates? Drowning in advertising-speak about how this new Windows-8...
View Article10 gadgets to look forward to in 2012
So, that was 2011. Well, OK, it's not over yet, and many people will no doubt be hoping for one of this year's best gadgets for Christmas, but for big, game-changing releases, we've already moved on...
View ArticleA Laptop Screen With Tablet Ambitions
Let's admit it: Love it or hate it, Windows 8 was designed for touch screens. Its new facade, the colorful quilt of square tiles that I call TileWorld, was born for finger operation. Unfortunately,...
View ArticleWhat's the best laptop for a child ... who plays Minecraft?
Ed wants a laptop for his eight-year-old son. The real problem is that he plays Minecraft, and this requires something with better graphics processing capabilities ... Minecraft is a Java program,...
View ArticleTablets in 2014: What can we expect?
Tablets could make up half of first-time computer purchases by 2017, according to new Gartner research. But the real question is: what shiny new tablet will you be streaming 2014's World Cup on? Let's...
View ArticleAre your devices toddler-proof yet?
My smartphone is in frequent peril as my 16-month-old grabs it to play Peekaboo Barn with yogurt-covered fingers and my 3-year-old sister yanks it from me to play Puzzingo and sends it sailing across...
View ArticleMicrosoft left alone with Windows RT as Dell drops XPS 10 tablet
Microsoft appears to be the only company still selling a Windows RT-based tablet. Dell's XPS 10 is now listed as unavailable, following a price drop for the past few months. While the company won't...
View ArticleA touch above a laptop screen
The Smart PC uses the Windows 8 operating system and has a faster processor than some other laptop/tablet hybrids. Let's admit it: Love it or hate it, Windows 8 was designed for touch screens. Its new...
View ArticleSamsung won't launch Windows RT tablets in the US, blames confusion and weak...
Samsung's line of Windows Ativ tablets was announced just this past fall, but it doesn't look like the company will be bringing the RT version to the US any time soon. Speaking to CNET, Samsung...
View ArticleNew Ways to Make Your Android Gadget a Desktop or Laptop PC
Many people carry two or more gadgets with them, all with Internet access and the ability to run apps. But when you have your songs on one machine, your ebooks on another, and your games back at home...
View ArticleWhat were they thinking? 6 most senseless gadgets
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View ArticleThe Last PC Laptop
Jeff Atwood - I’ve been chasing the perfect PC laptop for over a decade now. Though I’ve tolerated lugging around five to seven pound machines because I had to, laptops were always about portability...
View ArticleQ&A: The End of Windows Gadgets
Q. What happened to Windows desktop gadgets?A. Microsoft took down its online Gadget gallery this summer and issued a safety warning to Windows Vista and Windows 7 users about using the desktop...
View ArticleWhich Windows 8 gadget stands out?
Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system expands its beautiful tiled application interface to the next generation of touchscreen computers. Which of these emerging Windows 8 gadgets will stand out?...
View ArticleWindows 8 Day One: Steady, Not Spectacular, Store Traffic
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View Article10 Future-Proof Gadgets You’ll Still Love Next Year
Laptop Magazine - When it comes to tech shopping, sometimes it pays to wait for a new-and-improved model. But this Autumn, too much procrastination will turn you into a high-tech Hamlet wondering...
View ArticleHow to Set Parental Controls on In-App Purchases
Apps have become an important part of many kids' lives. There are educational apps that lend a hand in teaching math and history skills, apps for staying in touch with parents, and apps that just read...
View ArticleiPad is left behind as rival tablets get multiuser support
Want to loan your tablet to a child or friend but don't want to provide access to all your data? Windows, Android, and even Amazon tablets make it easy. Apple's iPad has some catching up to do. by...
View Article6 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Gadgets
Living with a toddler is like watching a rogue country develop weapons of mass destruction. One day, you think your 1-year-old couldn't possibly enrich uranium on his own, and the next he's learned...
View ArticleThe best laptops of CES 2014
While tablets and other mobile devices have revolutionized how we work and play, laptops remain an essential part of how we get things done. We're seeing wild devices like the Asus Transformer Book...
View ArticleHow to Install Parental Controls on All of Your Gadgets
Andrew Tarantola - Let’s face it, the internet is a wicked cesspool of filth and debauchery filled with weirdos, pervs, and foul-mouthed trolls. You can ensure that your kids remain untainted by these...
View ArticleSurprisingly, touchscreen laptops don't suck
With Windows 8, touchscreens are more relevant than ever before. However, some pundits have long believed that a touchscreen simply doesn't belong on a laptop. Sometimes, they quote Steve Jobs. "Touch...
View ArticleGadgets: Kindle Fire HD is a top holiday gadget pick
It doesn't take a genius to know that tablets will again be one of the top purchases this holiday season. Choosing the right one might take a little work if you're not just going with a popularity...
View Article6 Tips for Defusing Tech Tantrums
My daughter had taught herself to swipe open an iPhone before she could walk, and since then, has found a few favorite apps she can navigate to, fiddle with and, occasionally, delete (along with...
View Article7 Worst Battery Life-Guzzling Gadgets
Laptop Magazine - There is a disturbing trend in the gadget world, and it’s that laptop, tablet and phone makers aren’t taking battery life seriously enough. Yes, having touch on a Windows 8 notebook...
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