You’ll soon be able to easily find that ‘shrug’ kaomoji in Windows 10
Microsoft introduced an emoji picker with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, but it is about to get a lot more useful for beta testers. The latest Windows Insider fast ring build, 18305, is bringing the ability to select from a list of kaomoji, the popular group of emoticons that originated in Japan.Â
B&H takes up to $150 off 2018 MacBook Air models for a limited time
Looking for last-minute sales? There is now less than a week to go until Christmas, but you can still find some savings on the latest laptops and computers online. In the latest deal, B&H is taking up to $150 off the new MacBook Air 2018 for a limited time, up until December 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET.Â
Free online tool helps you automatically remove backgrounds from photos
Editing backgrounds out of photos usually involve downloading Photoshop, but one web developer has come up with a free online solution. Appropriately named remove.bg, Benjamin's Groessing's new website will help you automatically remove backgrounds from photos and bring out your inner graphic designer.Â
Lenovo’s first ThinkPads with Intel Whiskey Lake processors to arrive this month
Lenovo has opted not to wait for CES 2019 next month to introduce the first ThinkPads with Intel's Whiskey Lake Core I5-8265U and Core i7-8565U processors. They will arrive onboard the new ThinkPad L390 and L390 Yoga, new business-focused devices that are set to become available later in December.
Amazon takes $300 off Intel Core i7 Surface Pro 6 in latest sale
Christmas is just a couple weeks away, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday now in the past, you might have missed out on some savings on the Surface Pro 6. Not to worry, though, as Amazon is the place to shop. It currently is discounting a variant of Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 by $300.
I tried an LTE laptop for a month, and I wasn’t really convinced
Coming with all-day battery life, instant-on capabilities, and internet connections anytime and anywhere, LTE laptops show big promises and capabilities like a smartphone. I experienced this with the Verizon LTE service bundled on board the new Samsung Galaxy Book 2, but in the long term, I really wondered, is the new breed of LTE laptops worth it?
Get a Surface Pro 6 bundle for $800 today only at the Microsoft Store
There were some excellent deals on Surface Pro 6 bundles for both Cyber Monday and Black Friday, but if you missed out, you now have another chance to save. Right now you can get the latest Microsoft 2-in-1 for as little as $800 at the Microsoft Store, and also save on the black version of the device at Best Buy
With 20,000 sites swallowed up, a botnet is eating WordPress alive
Hackers controlling a botnet of over 20,000 infected WordPress sites are attacking other WordPress sites, according to a report from The Defiant Threat Intelligence team. The botnets attempted up generate logins on up to five million logins on legit WordPress websites within the thirty days.
Intel’s 9th-gen chips: Everything you need to know
Intel finally took the wraps off their 9th generation processors today. The Intel Core i9-9900K processor was the star of the show for consumers, but a powerful 28-core Xeon processor also led announcements. Here's a look at everything which you need to know about the latest Intel chipsets.
Microsoft blocks optional Windows 10 update that bricked Surface Book 2 devices
Be it a file deletion bug, or a driver problem with HP computers, Microsoft has had a bit of a rough time with Windows Updates recently. In the latest set of issues, Microsoft is now pulling back an optional monthly cumulative update that bricked and rendered some Surface Book 2 devices useless.Â
Microsoft to target Chromebooks with new Windows Lite OS, report says
Microsoft has long been on a journey to make Windows faster and more efficient, but it has had little success among consumers. With Chromebooks becoming ever more popular, Microsoft is again looking to target Google's popular Chrome OS with a new lightweight version of Windows dubbed Lite OS.
Someone is selling a mass-hacking service, leaving your printer exposed
Hackers normally try to take control or manipulate your computer, but internet-connected printers are also at risk. That is all according to a report from Vice, which finds that someone attempted to sell a mass printing service, which could cause your printer to spit out any given message on command.
LG’s Gram 17-inch laptop packs plenty of power, but stays thin and light
If you're looking for a 17-inch laptop, you'll probably find that most devices are too heavy for your liking. Well, LG's Gram 17 might soon be a good option for consumers who want a thin and light laptop with a large screen, as it comes in at under three pounds, according to recent reports.Â
Microsoft working on foldable dual-screen Surface ‘Centaurus’ for 2019
Although Microsoft has been rumored to be working on a dual-screen phone, the company is reportedly now planning on a second and larger dual-screen computing device as well. According to a report from Windows Central, a new foldable Microsoft Surface 'Centaurus' device is coming in the fall of 2019.Â
Which apps are listening in through your mic? Windows 10 will now let you know
Windows 10 receives major updates twice a year, and the operating system is always seeing new improvements. Because privacy is everything these days, Microsoft is beta testing an icon in the system tray that should make users more aware of which apps are listening in through their computer microphones.
Facebook knew about Russian data harvesting in 2014, seized documents reveal
An internal email from a Facebook engineer obtained by U.K lawmaker s suggests Facebook knew about Russian data harvesting in 2014, according to a Bloomberg report. This is being seen as another blow to the company, as Facebook previously claimed it was not aware of Russian interference until after 2016.
Google Pixel Slate vs. Apple iPad Pro
The iPad Pro, Google Pixel Slate, and Microsoft Surface Pro 6 are the top three tablets to buy this holiday season. All three look pretty similar on the surface, and with the fresh release of the Google Pixel Slate considered, we're diving a bit deeper to compare it to the Apple iPad Pro.Â
The next Surface Pro could be much thinner, thanks to a redesigned keyboard
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 6 doesn't look very different from previous models of the device, but future versions of the premium 2-in-1 might just be a bit thinner and lighter. A recent patent uncovered online suggests Microsoft may make the Surface slimmer through changes to its Type Cover accessory.
Leak reveals Intel’s 9th-generation laptop processors could be coming soon
Intel recently refreshed its lineup with 9th-generation desktop processors, led by the flagship Core i9-9900K, but new mobile CPUs for laptops and other 2-in-1s were noticeably absent. A refresh could be coming soon though, as leaked Lenovo documentation points to a new series of low-powered Intel mobile processors.
Save $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 gaming laptop, more in Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale
Thanksgiving has come and gone and Black Friday is long over, but some of the best deals on tech still continue to surface online. You can now save up to $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 Gaming Laptop and other popular Acer, HP, and Lenovo Windows devices during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale event.
Microsoft teases useful new feature for Windows 10 Sticky Notes app
One of the most popular inbuilt Windows 10 apps might soon pick up a useful new feature. According to a tweet from Microsoft software engineer Jen Gentleman, Microsoft could be considering testing a functionality which lets consumers embed images inside the Windows 10 Sticky notes app.Â
Russian hackers are targeting U.S. emails with phishing malware
Hackers are targeting both U.S. and European email accounts with new phishing malware, according to a new study. Named "Cannon," the malware has been around since October, collecting screenshots and other information from the PCs of unsuspecting victims and sending it back to Russian operatives.Â
Ditch the passwords and buy Xbox games with just your face
Microsoft's Windows 10 October 2018 Update was re-released, and along with new features for your phone, it now lets you ditch more of your passwords. The latest version of Windows 10 allows you to sign in with your account on the web through Microsoft Edge using Windows Hello or a FIDO 2 Yubikey.Â
Turn your iPad into a display for your new Mac Mini with this workaround
Apple's Mac Mini is an all-around impressive desktop computer, but it doesn't come with a display, keyboard, or mouse. The folks at Luna Display have figured out a workaround to that problem by introducing with a method which lets you use Wi-Fi to turn your iPad into a display for the 2018 Mac Mini.