Microsoft's new Windows 10 build can tie licenses to your online account
…After that, they can change out hardware on their PC and re-activate Windows with the license that they associated with their account. There's still a limit to how many times…
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New York bill would ban strong encryption, mandate backdoors in all devices
…Any smartphone that is manufactured on or before January 1, 2016, and sold or leased in New York, shall be capable of being decrypted and unlocked by its manufacturer or its operating…
How to get started with DIY home surveillance systems
…Also, remember that simple webcams normally require a computer to operate, so make sure you get an IP-enabled camera. If you want to store your own recordings, make sure to get…
Google accounts for 25% of all internet traffic, is used by 60% of online devices daily
…Google has been installing servers at major ISPs all over North America which store a copy of most data for local delivery. So, without changing its rankings in analyses like this one…
Microsoft Will Force Office 365 ProPlus Customers to Use Bing Search
…Microsoft Search is part of Microsoft 365 and is turned on by default for all Microsoft apps that support it. (emphasis added) Whenever I think about this kind of change, I always…
Verizon's latest Samsung Galaxy S7 update adds even more bloatware
…Verizon's OTA update included Digital Turbine's Ignite software, which the company bills as "a dynamic preload platform for mobile operators to seamlessly manage applications installed at first boot and over…
Microsoft hints that Windows 8 will run Windows Phone 7 apps
…The rumor stems from I'm A WP7 (Opens in a new window) , an app that helpfully reports the version numbers of operating systems that run the app. As you can see…
Samsung will abandon the smartphone market within five years: Analyst
…Because Samsung doesn't own its own operating system, it can't prevent third-party manufacturers from slipping in and cutting prices while offering equivalent products. It also explains why Samsung attempted…
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 Promises Big Improvements in Cameras, Gaming, and More
…Qualcomm has made extensive changes to the display support, AI, and camera technology, but the CPU setup is only slightly updated. A Small Step for CPUs The Snapdragon 865 again has eight…
Microsoft announces Windows-on-ARM partnership with Qualcomm, but done right this time
…It's a significant change from the company's previous ARM strategy, and it could finally clear the way for the kind of cross-platform compatibility that Microsoft promised (but didn't…