With PC sales plummeting, Acer is attempting to makes its mark in the tech industry with other products, and has released a tablet, phone and smartwatch. According to Acer CEO Jason Chen, the first smartwatch that the company released is not perfect, but they felt it was more important to break into the market first and improve upon the product after seeing how it performed among the buying public.
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With the announcement that Apple will release new versions of both iOS and OS X, it is becoming clear that Apple is well on its way to completely integrating its mobile and desktop operating systems. In the future, it is envisioned that a singular operating system will allow users to seamlessly transition between their iPhones/iPads and iMacs/MacBooks without missing a beat.
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There are an increasing number of people who have both PCs that run Windows and Apple products such as iPhones and iPads, which can make it difficult for smooth integration of the two operating systems. However, there are a wide range of apps, such as OneNote, Mobile Office for iPhone, Skype and Remote Desktop, that make it easy to incorporate the work you do on your PC with your mobile device.
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Hoping to become a more environmentally friendly business, Dell is making a line of computers that are made from recycled plastic. While Dell had ranked behind Apple, IBM, Microsoft, HP and others in its use of sustainable materials, this does appear they are taking steps towards becoming greener in their production.
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PCMag.com took the time to compare the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 against the MacBook Air, as the two are both advertised as ultra-portable, full-blown computers. While the Surface does offer touchscreen capabilities that the MacBook Air does not, it is significantly more expensive, especially if people wish to include the type pad with it.
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China has banned Windows 8 from being installed as the operating system on government computers, believing that the OS could pose a future security risk. The Chinese government will reportedly look to implement a Linux-based operating system, first in government offices and then on a consumer-wide basis.
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If you are getting ready to get rid of your old PC, external hard drive or USB drive, you will want to make sure that the data on those pieces of hardware is completely removed. Windows 8 features a simple function that allows you to wipe your hard drive, while older operating systems require a few more steps. You can also take the more drastic step of completely destroying the device or hard drive that your information is on, though this is usually unnecessary.
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Because of the high volume of tweets that can flood your feed, Twitter has now introduced a feature that allows you to “Mute” your followers if you no longer want to see what they are posting. While this is similar to the “Block” function that already existed, muting someone on Twitter can be done so without sending them a message.
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Apple is close to acquiring headphone maker Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion, with the deal to be completed as soon as next week. It would mark the most expensive purchase in the history of Apple, and also a stark shift in philosophy from the late Steve Jobs, who did not believe in acquisitions of this stature.
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With Microsoft apparently gearing up to release a small version of its Surface, there are several improvements that should be made to make the experience even better for customers. Among the improvements that can be made to the Surface Mini include the option to upgrade to LTE service, a thinner design and a digital pen.
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Everyone knows that there are bots on Twitter, but now there is work being done to identify potentially harmful ones. Researchers at Indiana University in Bloomington have developed an app called Bot or Not, which will help people discover the bots that deliver misinformation or even malware.
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PC manufacturer Dell was bought by founder Michael Dell, with help from investment firm Silver Lake, in a move that will take the company off the public market. Dell has struggled to keep up with HP and Lenovo in recent year, and Michael Dell felt that the best thing for the company would be to bring it under his control, so he would not have to run his company on the whims of the stock market. Microsoft also loaned $2 billion to Michael Dell in his team, with the goal of keeping one of the flagship manufacturers of devices that run Windows a viable company.
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