Articles by Mark Hachman
Microsoft’s universal ‘One Outlook’ client just leaked out
A version of Microsoft Outlook that's expected to eventually replace the mix of Outlook clients currently available has leaked, and screenshots are available.
U.S. SEC slaps Nvidia with a $5.5 million fine over GeForce GPUs used for crypto
Nvidia failed to disclose that a significant portion of its revenue during 2018 came from customers mining the volatile Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency, and paid a $5.5 million fine to settle charges.
Best webcams 2022: Why now is a great time to buy one
Webcams are now cheap and plentiful. Our buying guide will show you the best webcam deals we've found, plus tips on the best features and how to buy.
Microsoft reveals a new Windows Game Bar built for controllers
You'll need to be a Windows Insider and an Xbox Insider to test the new controller-centric Game Bar.
8 ways Windows 11 is better than Windows 10
We've compiled the eight most meaningful reasons and features we'd say you should consider upgrading to Windows 11 if you haven't already.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 review: A light and powerful beauty
Samsung's latest 12th-gen "Alder Lake" 360-degree convertible, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, ticks the boxes of performance, battery life, a great display, and a decent keyboard.
Apple, Google, Microsoft commit to killing passwords entirely
The FIDO Alliance said that Apple, Google, and Microsoft have committed to a passwordless future where you'll use your fingerprint or PIN on your phone to log in to virtually any other phone or PC—even a brand new one.
AMD’s Ryzen 5000 C-series chips were built for seriously swanky Chromebooks
AMD launches the Ryzen 5000 C-Series for Chromebooks, with four new processors based upon the stunning Zen 3 architecture—including the first 8-core X86 chip for Chromebooks.
AMD shrugs off COVID chip shortage fears by focusing on premium PCs
AMD reported record revenues for the first quarter of 2022, largely shrugging off concerns of chip shortages that have worried companies like Intel and Microsoft.
AMD announces 2023 ‘extreme gaming laptop CPU,’ Dragon Range
AMD said Tuesday afternoon that it has added a new mobile gaming CPU, Dragon Range, which will join "Raphael" and "Phoenix" as its first Zen 4 processors.
The Razer Blade 15’s 240Hz OLED panel pushes laptop displays to new frontiers
Razer's new gaming laptop ticks nearly all the boxes, with a 1440p OLED display that can reach 240Hz refresh rates. Inside is the latest gaming hardware from Intel and Nvidia, too.
How long until your laptop runs out of battery? Windows 11 will tell you
Microsoft says it's bringing back a "time to empty" battery-life indicator as well as changing a few things about Windows in its latest Windows 11 build.
New VESA standard aims to bring transparency to adaptive sync monitors
VESA is debuting the VESA Certified AdaptiveSync Display and MediaSync Display logos, which are the stamp of approval that approved adaptive sync displays have ben stringently tested.
Microsoft tests a limited VPN for Microsoft Edge
The Microsoft Edge Secure Network will apparently offer users a limited amount of free, encrypted data when browsing on Edge via a public Wi-Fi network.
Intel warns of chip shortages due to Chinese COVID lockdowns
Intel reported substantial profits for the first quarter, but revenue dipped and the company's revenue outlook is even lower.
Audacity developer puts the ‘proper’ version on the Microsoft Store
The head of product for the Audacity free audio editor finally got fed up with the paid alternatives that used the Audacity name.
Qualcomm says Nuvia processors are now due in late 2023
Devices using Qualcomm's Nuvia chips for PCs and phones are expected in late 2023, Qualcomm executives said Wednesday. The company says it's still consistent with its original roadmap.
Windows is the ‘socket’ for Microsoft subscriptions, CEO says
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella told Wall Street analysts that Windows is just a way to sell subscriptions.