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The 11 Most Intriguing Fall Creators Update Features In Windows 10 Build 16215

WHOA. IF YOU thought Microsoft’s Windows 10 Fall Creators Update seemed somewhat lackluster so far, Microsoft just revealed a service pack’s worth of additions as part of Windows 10 Build 16215: dictation, predictive typing, a Find My Pen mode, full-screen Microsoft Edge, and tons more.

AMD Threadripper Grab: Dell's Alienware Shuts Out Other Major Vendors For 2017

IF YOU CAN’T wait to order a new PC with AMD’s crazy 16-core Threadripper CPU, there’s bad news and good news. The bad news is, Dell subsidiary Alienware announced recently that it has secured an exclusive deal for AMD’s high-end chip through the end of the year.

Xbox One X: Everything You Need To Know About This Powerful Gaming Console

XBOX ONE X..That’s the official name Microsoft has given to Project Scorpio, the upcoming 4K-ready Xbox One successor that took center stage at Microsoft’s recent E3 2017 press conference. It will, in Microsoft’s words, be “the most powerful console ever.”

Petnet Smartfeeder: Robot Pet Feeder Meets Smartphone App With Mostly Good Results

WHEN I FIRST heard about the Petnet SmartFeeder, I bristled. How could something so basic as feeding a pet be in search of a smart solution? I deposit a half-cup of dry kibble in my dog’s bowl twice daily—done and done. Is no human endeavor sacred? 

The Essential Phone Is A Beautiful Example Of Everything That's Wrong With Android

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. An Android phone maker comes along with a hot new premium handset that promises to deliver everything we’ve always wanted: speed, good looks, and performance. This time around it’s Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone, the latest handset vying for hundreds of your hard-earned dollars with the promise of offering the most complete Android experience around.

What The Kaspersky Anti-Virus Hack Really Means

SHOULD YOU DELETE KASPERSKY PRODUCTS FROM YOUR MACHINE? THE ANSWER’S NOT SO SIMPLE

Razer Phone Hands-On: A Phone For Gamers But Not A Gaming Phone?

High-end features without a high-end price.

Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Noisy Autoplay Videos In January

Sites you watch videos on often won’t be affected.

surface book i7 vs. macbook pro: fight!

ali vs. frazier, red sox vs. yankees, kirk vs. khan. and of course, mac vs. pc.

the iphone switcher's guide: move from ios to android and keep all your stuff

we can help move your photos, contacts, calendars, mail, music, and messages over to their new home.

google wifi: mesh networking made easy

google delivers much more router than you’d expect for $129, but just one google wifi won’t be enough for most people.

Windows 10's Future Look Could Be Sets, A Tabbed App Interface Microsoft Will Start Testing

Sets combines the apps and files you need to complete a task in a tabbed window— even ones you worked on weeks ago.

HDMI 2.1 Released: 10k Resolution, Dynamic HDR, And FreeSync-like Game Smoothing

Goodies for gamers and media enthusiasts.

HP Patches Hundreds Of Laptops To Remove Hidden Keylogger

Your touchpad can listen to your keyboard.

6 Settings To Make Your Android Phone Anticipate Your Needs

Don’t do for yourself what Android can do for you.

6 Ways To Take Charge Of The Stock Android Keyboard

SURE, YOU’VE GOT plenty of choices when it comes to picking a new keyboard for your Android phone, but you shouldn’t overlook the growing list of customization options available on the “stock” Android keyboard.

Corsair Void Wireless: This Headset Is Your Best Bet If You Must Go Wireless

ONCE UPON A time, a wireless gaming headset would cost you $300.

Xbox One S: The Xbox One Moves Into the 4K Generation

IF YOU’RE A PC-first type of person, there’s really only one reason to buy Microsoft’s Xbox One S: You own or plan to own a 4K HDR TV, and want a relatively affordable but feature-packed media box to show it off.

Excel Pivot Tables: How To Create Better Reports

Generating reports for single tables takes a few clicks. 

Rakuten Kobo Aura One Limited Edition: Keeping Up With The Kindles Isn't Easy

What was once a potential Kindle-killer is now playing catch-up.

Five New Features In Windows 10 Insider Build 17074 Include Quiet Hours, Edge Autofilling

The new Windows 10 Insider Build 17074 also includes Spectre and Meltdown mitigations for Windows 10 Insiders. 

Valve's Steam Link App Will Let You Stream PC Games To Android And iOS Devices

Hope you have a robust home network and thin walls.

Google Assistant Works With Over 5,000 Smart Devices, But Alexa Is Far In The Lead With More Than 12,000 

Google is closing in fast on Amazon.

Star Wars: Episode I Racer Roars Back Onto Pcs And It's Still One Of The Best Racing Games Ever

Saying ‘It’s the best thing to come out of The Phantom Menace’ is putting it lightly.

How and Why you Should Use A VPN Any Time You Hop On The Internet

ONE OF THE most important skills any computer user should have is the ability to use a virtual private network (VPN) to protect their privacy. A VPN is typically a paid service that keeps your web browsing secure and private over public Wi-Fi hotspots. VPNs can also get past regional restrictions for video- and music-streaming sites and help you evade government censorship restrictions—though that last one is especially tricky.

How To Quickly Check That Your Home Iot Devices Are Secure

YOU’VE SPENT A good amount of time getting Alexa to properly activate your wireless speakers, living room lights, and smart cam, but is your new IoT setup secure?

Touching Holograms With Hololens 2 Is Amazing, But Phone AR Is Way More Fun

Sorry, but I’d rather play with Pikachu than a hologram hummingbird.

Meet T-Rex: Nvidia's Titan RTX Is The New Graphics Card Mega-monster

But gamers should stick with the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti instead.

23 And Me Vs. Ancestrydna

What’s The Difference? It Depends On What You’re After.

The New Samsung A8s Could Be Our First Look At The Galaxy S10's Notchless ‘Hole-punch' Display

A hole for the camera but not one for your headphones.