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The new update rollout will be reaching out globally, keep checking the Check for Update section in the primary Windows 10 settings application.

Microsoft releases new Windows 10 update with new HEIF feature

With a build number of 17623, the new update rolls out major new features including HEIF image compression and adding Find my Device support

18 Mar 2018 6:53 PM

Forcepoint Labs has discovered a new piece of POS malware.

Warning! POS machines stealing credit, debit card data

The malware steals card details, specifically magnetic strip data so likely more targeted in countries where chip and pin is prevalent.

12 Feb 2018 12:16 PM

Microsoft’s suite is reliable and IT managers have little incentive to gamble on something new.

Google's G Suite is no Microsoft killer, yet attracts users

Most of those customers are small and medium-sized companies.

02 Feb 2018 11:21 AM

The company is trying to adapt its new OS similar to Apple's ecosystem by implementing UWP (Universal Windows Platform)

Microsoft Windows 10 to get a major overhaul

This modernised version of windows is aimed at desktops, laptops and 2-in-1s.

01 Feb 2018 9:14 PM

Apart from the futuristic keyboard, the new XPS models also feature Intel and AMD’s new chipsets that claim to offer more graphical performance than NVIDIA’s discrete GTX 1050 card.

CES 2018: Dell’s ‘Maglev’ XPS 15 2-in-1 hogs attention

The new flagship ultrabook from DELL also comes with Intel’s new Kaby lake G AMD-integrated chip.

10 Jan 2018 2:05 PM

Dell even claims that they will be able to provide these services to restricted iOS platform.

CES 2018: Dell shows off new iOS-like sync app for PCs and smartphones

The Mobile Connect app will allow you to sync call and message notifications as well as mirror apps on your PC.

10 Jan 2018 12:41 PM

Former CEO of Microsoft stated that almost 9 out of 10 versions of Windows running in China are pirated.

Microsoft files lawsuit against IP address that activated pirated Windows, Office

In this particular case, it was very likely that it was a store that installed unlicensed copies on the devices it sold.

28 Dec 2017 1:59 PM

The popular messaging service will stop working on devices that run Windows Phone 8.0, BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10 from December 31 this year.

WhatsApp to stop working on two major platforms on Dec 31

New Year’s eve will bring some bad news for WhatsApp users on two major mobile platforms.

25 Dec 2017 6:24 PM

ik Messenger has rarely received updates on Windows phones, and the latest version shipped in 2016.

Kik abandons WIndows Phone

Kik Messenger, which in some parts of the world is a top messaging application, has abandoned the Windows phones without any announcement.

11 Dec 2017 3:14 PM

Gemalto's technology supports activation of mobile subscriptions for users of the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced.

Gemalto eSIM enables Always Connected experience for Microsoft Surface Pro

Gemalto's partnership with Microsoft enabled Surface to become the first fully integrated embedded SIM PC in the Windows ecosystem.

11 Dec 2017 12:13 PM

Google is directing developers towards a different way for desktop: Progressive Web Apps (PWA).

Google shuts Chrome apps for Mac and Windows

People who use Chrome just for web surfing will be able to download extensions and themes.

07 Dec 2017 1:30 PM

These changes are only available for the beta version of Microsoft Launcher, but those using the stable build should get them very soon.

Microsoft launcher’s going to get new features soon

If you want your Android to look like a Microsoft phone, then there is a good news for you.

26 Nov 2017 2:29 PM

The research found that opening windows or doors before going to bed can reduce carbon dioxide levels in bedrooms and improve sleep quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Opening the door to a good night's sleep

Just opening windows and doors before hitting the sack can help you get a good night's sleep, according to a recent study.

23 Nov 2017 9:57 AM

Microsoft’s mobile strategy was entirely wrong and basically destroyed every chance of its mobile push to succeed: Bosch

Microsoft ruined Windows Phone: App Developer

Bosch says he’s not at all surprised, explaining that Microsoft should have acknowledged the demise of Windows phones sooner.

20 Nov 2017 10:54 AM

AVGater can be used to restore a previously quarantined file to any file system location.

Hackers can hijack your antivirus software on your PC

Antivirus protection are suffering from a vulnerability that allows to abuse option to restore files from quarantine and infect machine.

15 Nov 2017 2:18 PM

Apple’s iOS had a remarkable figure of only 3 percent, showing the Cupertino giant’s efforts to keep its platform safe and secure. Even the Windows platform fared better at 28 percent.

Android loses out to iOS and Windows in security: Nokia

Nokia’s Netguard security product found that 68 percent of all malware affected devices were Androids.

14 Nov 2017 9:30 PM

The driver includes several security fixes, support for a wider colour gamut and enables 10-bit HDR playback over HDMI and brings video processing and video decode acceleration in DirectX 12.

Intel releases Graphics Driver 15.60 for Windows

The driver enables Microsoft Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and brings support for HDR playback.

12 Nov 2017 3:38 PM

Out of these two, Microsoft’s system is the closest to Apple’s AirDrop. (Representative Image)

AirDrop-like file sharing feature to come to Android, Windows 10

Windows 10’s Near Share and Android’s Files Go app will look to ease file sharing between devices.

09 Nov 2017 3:20 PM

According to the Window Central, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is also expected to power the new device. (Representative Image)

Microsoft's new 'foldable' tablet information leaks

The Redmond giant is reportedly working on a foldable tablet screen that would make it small enough to fit into a pocket.

28 Oct 2017 1:18 PM

Microsoft might be willing to push the new Movies app that came built in with Windows 10 .

Microsoft disables Windows Media Player in Windows 10

The good old Windows Media Player has been disabled from the latest Windows update on Windows 10.

12 Oct 2017 5:18 PM

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