Data Cloud Seeing Higher Volume of Attacks
As more and more individuals and companies are storing their data in the cloud, online attackers are focusing more of their efforts there, according to a report by Alert Logic. While the number of these attacks was four times higher in Europe than in the United States, people across the globe, especially business owners, need […]
Ways to Get Bloatware off Your Computer
PC manufacturers have long used software known as “bloatware” to keep the costs of computers down for consumers, but this additional software can drastically affect the speed and efficiency of your desktop or laptop. There are several ways to remove bloatware from your computer, including programs that find bloatware on your computer for you, uninstalling […]
PC Sales Rise in Europe as XP Support Ends
Sales of desktop PCs in Western Europe saw a surge in the first quarter of 2014, due in large part to the end of Microsoft support for computers still using XP. HP, Lenovo and Acer hold the top three spots in terms of market share, though Acer’s share dropped. Worldwide, Lenovo, HP and Dell are […]
Helpful Hints When Shopping for a New Computer
With Microsoft ending support for XP early next week, many XP users may be looking for a new PC, and PC World has a few helpful hints for those in the market for a new computer. One of the most important things is to make sure your laptop gives you easy access for computer repair, […]
Cortana Actress Provides Voice to Windows Phone
Microsoft recently unveiled the beta version of its digital personal assistant for the Windows Phone, named Cortana, which is being voiced by Jen Taylor, who played the Cortana character of the same name in the Halo video game series. While still in the beginning stages of its usage, the early reviews of Cortana on the […]
Windows XP Still Second Most Popular OS
Despite being introduced all the way back in 2001, Microsoft XP is still the second-most used operating system in the world, with XP accounting for nearly 28 percent of worldwide computer users. While XP continues to be very popular, Microsoft will soon be ending its support of the operating system within the week. XP users […]
Possible Improvements for GMail as It Turns 10
Google introduced GMail 10 years ago as something of a side project, but in that time it has become perhaps the most popular email service in the world. However, GMail is not without its issues. Among the improvements that PC Mag suggests include an easier way to switch between Google accounts online, getting rid of […]
Acer’s Predator Offers Solid Gaming PC
PCWorld gave the new Acer Predator AG3-605-UR39 gaming PC a solid review, proclaiming it one of the best mid-priced options out on the market this year. Though the exterior of the PC is pretty nondescript, the Predator’s components are impressive, allowing it to run high resolution games like Bioshock Ultimate and Battlefield 4 at relatively […]