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Your Xbox One and PC can now work hand-in-hand

Microsoft has released an update for the Xbox app for Windows 10, which allows users to link their PC to their Xbox One.
New MacBook and Apples future

Is Apple’s new MacBook the last of a dying breed?

Earlier today, Apple announced a new version of the MacBook at their 'Spring Forward' event, but it could well be that it's the last of its kind.
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Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook gets Retina, super-thin design, ‘all-day’ battery

Apple's long-awaited MacBook Air with Retina has finally arrived. It offers a 12-inch display, an Intel Core M processor and relies on a single USB Type-C port.
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Java for Mac now includes the same adware as Windows version

Oracle has started bundling the Ask toolbar with the Mac version of their Java software, as they have been doing with its Windows version for some time.
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For laptops, how thin is too thin?

New laptops are being designed to be thinner than ever before, but could the devices be growing less useful as a result of the need for slimmer tech?
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Scared of the cloud, but want to share files? BitTorrent Sync might be the answer

BitTorrent has announced a subscription plan for business users of their Sync software, as the service completes its beta period.
Windows 7 retirement

Windows 7 has replaced XP as the most popular version of the OS

Despite being a few years older than its competition, Windows 7 continues to beat out Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 as the most widely used version of Windows.
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USB 3.1 support for Windows 10 confirmed by leaked schedule

A talk set for next month's WinHEC conference seems to confirm that Microsoft is planning to support USB 3.1 in Windows 10.
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Still not happy with Windows’ start menu? Start10 is the solution

Stardock has released a beta version of Start10, which gives Windows users the option of a classic Windows 7 inspired Start menu.
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Next VLC Update Will Add Chromecast Streaming

Popular media player VLC will add Chromecast streaming in its next major update, according to a change-log released by VideoLAN.
Apple iWorks on iCloud

Windows users can now access Apple’s iWorks for free

Apple have made their iWorks suite available as part of their iCloud service, which can be accessed by users even if they're not using an Apple device.
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Is Cortana a dangerous step towards artificial intelligence?

Cortana is the latest in a line of 'virtual assistant' software that purports to make our lives easier; but should we have concerns about this sort of tech?
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Mac users can now access the Windows 10 Technical Preview with Parallels 10 update

Mac users looking for a taste of the next iteration of Windows can do just that thanks to a new update to Parallels Desktop 10.
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Early Excel, Word and PowerPoint ‘universal’ apps available now for Windows Insiders

Preview builds of Microsoft's universal Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps are now available for members of the Windows Insider program running Windows 10.
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Manage your Mac passwords with new software from LastPass

Mac users are now able to download the LastPass app, and utilize the software's password protection abilities in any browser they choose.
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IBM launches incredible z13 mainframe, promises it won’t take over the world

Boasting the world’s fastest processor, 300 percent more memory than most servers and 100 percent more bandwidth, IBM's z13 is a monumental mainframe.