Jan 13, 2016 3:42 PM | By Mark Hachman

Hands on: Remote Desktop Preview for Windows 10 lets you control a PC remotely through your phone

Technically, Windows Phones can run only Universal apps. But if you take Microsoft's upgrade to the Remote Desktop Preview app for Windows Phone, add Continuum to connect a display on the phone side, suddenly you're running a remote PC and all its desktop apps through your phone. Pretty cool.

Jan 13, 2016 1:23 PM | By Mark Hachman

Bing Predicts begins March Madness early with NCAA tourney invitation predictions

Microsoft's new site uses its Bing Predicts methodology to predict whether a given university will be invited to the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Jan 13, 2016 11:10 AM | By Agam Shah

The world's first 13TB SSD is here

The 13TB SSD has more than two times the storage of the world's highest-capacity SSD, also from Fixstars.

Jan 13, 2016 11:01 AM | By Derek Walter

Google app beta update resizes app icons, auto rotates your home screen

The new look makes the app layout a little cleaner and reformats the home screen when you rotate your phone 90 degrees.

Jan 13, 2016 11:01 AM | By Blair Hanley Frank

Outlook for iOS and Android gets Skype call scheduling

People who need to cook up a video conference while on the go have an easier time ahead of them, thanks to new updates Microsoft announced to Outlook for iOS and Android.

Jan 13, 2016 10:25 AM | By Jared Newman

HBO to get new episodes of 'Sesame Street' months before they run on PBS

The streaming service's Kids and Family sections provide fast access to Sesame Street and other family-friendly fare.

Jan 13, 2016 9:43 AM | By Bryan Lunduke

9 Linux distros to keep an eye on in 2016

A look at the Linux distros that have a big 2016 ahead of them.

Jan 13, 2016 9:42 AM | By Ian Paul

Comcast bugs BYO modem user with browser pop-ups suggesting an upgrade

Comcast is messing with your web browsing again with pop-up warnings you'd never see on a non-Comcast connection.

Jan 13, 2016 9:38 AM | By Derek Walter

Nexus 5X now starts at $349 after Google slashes price by $30

You can get your hands on a pretty solid, stock Android device without forking over too much money thanks to the permanent price move.

Jan 13, 2016 8:42 AM | By Jared Newman

Remix OS's desktop-friendly flavor of Android hits PCs with mouse support and windows

Remix OS for PC goes where stock Android hasn't with windowed apps, a taskbar, and proper mouse support.

Jan 13, 2016 7:55 AM | By Ian Paul

Google Maps' secretive new Driving Mode wants to guess where you're going

Google just released a new version of Maps for Android with a hidden feature called Driving Mode that wants to figure out where you're going and feed you navigation tips during your trip.

Jan 13, 2016 7:46 AM | By Jared Newman

Seagate reveals a gargantuan 8TB hard drive for NAS boxes and desktop PCs

Seagate's 8 TB NAS HDD is the largest non-archival drive yet for consumers and small offices.

Jan 13, 2016 7:31 AM | By Lucian Constantin

Microsoft fixes critical flaws in Windows, Office, Edge, IE and other products

Microsoft released critical fixes for remote code execution flaws in Windows, Office, Edge, Internet Explorer, Silverlight and Visual Basic.

Jan 13, 2016 6:35 AM | By Jeremy Kirk

Android malware steals one-time passcodes to hijack accounts protected by two-factor authentication

One-time passcodes, a crucial defense for online banking applications, are being intercepted by a malware program for Android, according to new research from Symantec.

Jan 13, 2016 6:32 AM | By Agam Shah

Swanky gaming PCs thrive in slumping computer market

In a declining PC market, high-priced gaming desktops and laptops are thriving.