Brad Jones

When does an old computer become a historical artifact?

PCs are typically mass produced tools built for work — but there's a value to preserving these systems for the benefit of future generations.

Computing Features

November 6, 2015

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WWE invites fans to step into the ring with Samsung VR

A content partnership between Samsung and WWE is set to give fans their most immersive pro wrestling experience ever.

Computing News

November 5, 2015

Nvidia releases ‘game ready’ drivers for Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Nvidia details its schedule of 'game ready' patches for major releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Overwatch, and Fallout 4.

Computing News

November 4, 2015

Treyarch announces mod support for Call of Duty: Black Ops III

The latest Call of Duty game is set to feature mod support in its PC release — but tools won't be released until 2016.

Computing News

November 3, 2015

How can you make a drone better? Install Linux on it!

Drone manufacturer DJI has detailed a powerful Linux-based computer system intended for use on a drone.

Computing News

November 2, 2015

Surface Pro 4 trade-in program can net you up to $700 off

A new Microsoft promotion allows users to trade in their old Surface tablet towards the purchase of a brand new Surface Pro 4.

Computing News

October 30, 2015

VRGO wants you to control VR headsets with the seat of your pants

The VRGO is a gaming chair that offers control and comfort to users as they experience the best of virtual reality.

Computing News

December 11, 2015

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Windows 10 passes 120 million installs

Figures from Microsoft indicate that Windows 10 has been installed more than 120 million times in just three months.

Business News

October 29, 2015

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Researchers demonstrate RSA key security breach

Researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute have shared their findings regarding attacks on servers secured by RSA keys.

Computing News

October 28, 2015

New York’s attorney general begins probe of ISP broadband speeds

The office of the New York attorney general has informed three major ISPs of an investigation into their broadband speeds.

Computing News

October 27, 2015

How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook

ChromeReady is an ideal way of testing out the Chrome OS with the help of an unused computer.

Computing Guides

October 26, 2015

11-year-old sells secure passwords online for two bucks

A business-minded 11-year-old has started selling secure passwords online using the Diceware system.

Computing News

October 26, 2015

Public pre-orders for Razer’s OSVR headset are now open

Razer has announced that public pre-orders for its Open Source Hacker Development Kit 1.3 are now open.

Computing News

January 7, 2016

343 representative hints Halo 5 might hit the PC

Halo's Franchise Development Director has hinted that a PC release for the upcoming Halo 5 is possible.

Computing News

October 23, 2015

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Microsoft will release ‘Threshold 2’ update for Windows 10 in November

Details on the upcoming Fall Update to Windows 10 have emerged, including information on how to install and the new features being added.

Computing News

October 22, 2015

Western Digital buys SanDisk for $19 billion

Storage giant Western Digital has finalized a deal to buy SanDisk for $19 billion in cash and stock.

Computing News

October 21, 2015

Some Surface Book fanatics fall victim to canceled pre-orders

Some users are reporting that technical issues are delaying Surface Book preorders, but Microsoft is working on the solution.

Computing News

October 20, 2015

Details of Nvidia GPU in Microsoft Surface Book revealed

More information on the Nvidia GPU inside the Microsoft Surface Book have been discovered via the testing of in-store demo units.

Computing News

October 19, 2015

Microsoft accidentally installs Windows 10 on some systems

Users are reporting that the latest version of Windows Update is set to install Windows 10 by default.

Computing News

October 16, 2015

Google kills the Chrome browser’s notification center after discovering no one uses it

Google has announced plans to remove the notification center from its Windows, Mac and Linux versions of the Chrome browser.

Computing News

October 15, 2015

Trend Micro finds Flash exploit utilized by Russian hackers in Pawn Storm attacks

A Russian hacker group is using an exploit in Adobe Flash Player to target government offices on an international scale.

Computing News

October 14, 2015

Apple announces new 21.5-inch 4K iMac, revamped accessories, and more

Apple has announced new hardware and accessories which are set to go on sale from today.

Computing News

November 6, 2015

Eurocom’s X9 is the latest laptop with desktop hardware

The latest laptop from Eurocom is packed with high-end components to ensure a superlative experience for gamers.

Computing News

October 12, 2015

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Is a ‘safe’ password even possible? We ask an expert

We use passwords each and every day, but the average authenticator is no match for the machines trying to gain unauthorized access.

Computing Guides

October 9, 2015

LogMeIn buys password manager LastPass for $110 million

It's been announced that LogMeIn has acquired password manager LastPass for a price of around $110 million.

Business News

October 9, 2015

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Uber hack traced back to Lyft, report claims

Lyft CTO Chris Lambert has been linked to the Uber data breach that was carried out earlier this year.

Computing News

October 8, 2015

HP takes the wrapping off its holiday PC line-up

Between new gaming laptops, cloud-focussed systems and an engrossing 34-inch all-in-one, HP's Winter line-up has plenty that's worth seeing.

Computing News

October 7, 2015

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Microsoft just built its first ever laptop, the 13-inch Surface Book

Microsoft has announced its first foray into the world of laptops, a high-end hybrid dubbed the Surface Book.

Computing News

October 6, 2015

Microsoft demonstrates HoloLens with Project X-Ray

HoloLens game Project X-Ray was showcased at this morning's Windows 10 devices event, having previously been shown behind closed doors at E3 2015.

Gaming News

October 6, 2015

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HBM seemingly confirmed for Nvidia’s Pascal GPU

Reports from GTC Taiwan 2015 confirm that Nvidia's upcoming Pascal GPU will use High Bandwidth Memory 2.0.

Computing News

October 5, 2015

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LinkedIn profile leaks early details of Intel’s Cannonlake

An engineer's LinkedIn profile has given us some early information on the ongoing development of Intel's Cannonlake project.

Computing News

October 1, 2015

Researcher finds exploit to bypass OS X’s Gatekeeper security

Mac OS X security program Gatekeeper has a significant security exploit, but Apple are reportedly hard at work on a solution.

News

June 20, 2017

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AMD launches sixth generation of Pro processor line

AMD has launched a new line of Pro APUs targeted at businesses and commercial users.

Computing News

September 29, 2015

New leak details specs for Dell XPS 15

Further details on the Dell XPS 15 have leaked, confirming that this high-end device will be a formidable rig for those that can afford it.

Computing News

September 29, 2015

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