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Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac Launches, Features Optimized Storage, Better Touch Bar Support, More
- Aug 21, 2018<p>Parallels has announced the release of Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac, an update to their virtualization software that allows users to …
SoftwareParallels 14 brings macOS Mojave support, big speed boost
Parallels, the popular virtualization software for Mac, just got a massive upgrade.<p>Version 14 comes with macOS Mojave support and a significant speed boost, as well as welcome storage optimizations. It also brings a bunch of handy new features, including the ability to access Windows apps shortcuts …
AppleSMBs at higher risk of sophisticated cyberattacks: Here are the top threats
Attacks including malware and cryptominers are targeting SMBs, and cybersecurity budgets can't keep up.<p>The majority of SMBs (57%) are seeing an …
CybersecurityMicrosoft Store will stop accepting Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 apps on October 31
Microsoft today announced a few deadlines for developers who have built Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 apps. The Microsoft Store will stop accepting new apps with Windows Phone 8.x or earlier or Windows 8/8.1 packages (XAP and APPX) on October 31, 2018.<p>In July 2019, Microsoft will stop distributing …
Windows PhoneNetflix Is Testing Ads for Its Original Content
Netflix has confirmed it is testing showing ads for its original content.<p>The ads reportedly come in between episodes and feature trailers for …
TVPlaying Windows Games On Linux Is About To Get Much Easier
Valve is apparently taking another stab at increasing the appeal and usability of PC gaming on Linux, but it won’t require installing SteamOS or investing in a new type of Steam Machine. The approach <i>this</i> time around is more sensible, and frankly kind of exciting. I’ve spent a month now exclusively …
LinuxArm on Windows 10, Chromebooks: Can its new chips challenge Intel on desktop?
Arm unveils its 2020 roadmap, with its Deimos and Hercules chips aiming to take on Intel's dominance.<p><i>Video: New Arm processors for mobile devices</i> …
Windows 10Simplify IT Management and Enforcement With Samsung DeX
Do you want to improve end-user computing in your company? Maybe save some money along the way, and improve security as well? I have a simple answer …
LaptopsIntel acquires Vertex.AI, Google’s hearing aid specification for Android, and Neurala’s AI for Good competition
Intel has acquired deep learning company Vertex.AI into its Artificial Intelligence Product Group. Intel will continue to develop the deep learning …
Hearing AidsBatch-convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPEG format
Now that you know how to copy an iPhone photo album to your PC, let's look at another important process: converting those photos to a more common format.<p>As you may recall, with the release of iOS 11, Apple switched over to HEIF technology from the long-standard JPEG. That means any photos (those …
How-To'sTwitter Cuts API Feature Access
Due to what it’s calling “technical and business constraints,” Twitter is officially cutting off access to API features, on which many third-party …
MarketingARM challenges Intel in PCs with Deimos and Hercules chips
With PC makers like Asus and HP beginning to design laptops and tablets around ARM chips, ARM itself has decided to emerge from the shadows and unroll its roadmap to challenge Intel through at least 2020.ARM’s now-public roadmap represents its first processors that are designed for the PC space. …
Computer HardwareTwitter cuts some developer tools to refocus on core experiences
Twitter (TWTR +2.3%) says it's cutting support for some outdated developer tools as it refocuses on core experiences.<p>It will stop support for Twitter …
BusinessTwitter ends support for legacy APIs, cause developer angst
Twitter says it'll communicate more effectively with developers and noted that technical and business constraints are ending legacy API …
AppsTwitter removes key features in third-party apps
San Francisco, Aug 17 (IANS) In its bid to deliver better experiences for its users, Twitter has removed support for some outdated but key developer …
AppsValve may offer tools to play Windows games on Steam Machines
As long as you're happy with emulation.<p>Valve's Steam Machine platform hasn't really taken off, and it's not just because of the hardware. When few developers are willing to release Linux-native versions of games to run on Steam OS, there just isn't a lot to play. Thankfully, the company may have a …
TechnologyIntroducing MSIX, the one installer for all Windows apps
Building installers on Windows used to be complicated. It all depended on which installation tool were you using and how was your code being …
AppsValve seems to be working on tools to get Windows games running on Linux
Files hint at "Steam Play" compatibility tools to help expand SteamOS library.<p>Valve appears to be working on a set of "compatibility tools," called …
LinuxChromebook Campfire could make or break Chrome OS with Windows 10
There’s an “Alt OS mode” coming to Chrome OS on Chromebooks, and it seems that it’ll be activated soon. In the code mix is the name Campfire, what …
Windows 10Last Week's 10 Biggest Posts
Image: @cooksuck / Twitter<p>You wanted: Office upgrade hacks, vacuum-sealed KFC and the best apps for Windows 10. Kick off your Monday by checking out …
AppsBoost Your Personal Computing Experience With Linux
When comes to personal computing most of us will prefer Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows is ruling the world of personal computing as it holds …
LinuxWindows Community Toolkit snags major update to version 4.0
Microsoft has some big updates in store for Windows Community Toolkit's latest release.Just after reaching a milestone of one million downloads, …
Open Source MovementThe easiest way to copy an iPhone photo album to your PC
It was a pretty typical weekend project: My daughter's graduation party was coming up, so I wanted to put together a photo slideshow. Of course, like most parents, my wife and I had years' worth of photos trapped on our iPhones. How could we quickly and easily move them to a laptop and into a …
How-To'sInstalling Windows apps on Linux is about to get easier with Winepak
Jack Wallen discusses how the installation of Windows apps will soon no longer be a barrier to entry, thanks to Winepak.<p>If you've ever wanted to make …
LinuxLinux kernel bug: TCP flaw lets remote attackers stall devices with tiny DoS attack
'SegmentSmack' Linux bug gives a remote attacker the means to knock out a system with minimal traffic.<p><i>Video: The 2013 flaw that's still used to turn</i> …
Information SecurityApple really wants your next PC to be a Mac -- and the timing's right
Apple appears to be taking a small step to make it easier for enterprises to upgrade their clapped-out old legacy Windows systems in favour of new …
Business TechnologyResize Your Windows Apps to Any Dimensions You Want with 'Sizer'
<b>Windows:</b> It’s been a long, long time since we talked about the Windows app <b>Sizer</b>, recently rewritten to be more compatible with Windows 10 apps. It’s …
AppsWindows apps made on Linux hit by security fail
That Windows app you made on a Linux system actually isn't as protected from attacks as you thought.<p><i>Video: The 2013 flaw that's still used to turn</i> …
LinuxBlade Shadow spreads nationwide, says ditch your gaming PC
The service known as Shadow by Blade spread across the United States this week in a newly minted USA-wide upgrade. This service was first introduced …
GamingSnapdragon-powered Windows PCs are getting 64-bit app support
Microsoft got Windows fans excited last year with its unveiling of PCs powered by ARM mobile processors for all-day battery life. It’s now set to improve on these by introducing support for 64-bit apps.<p>Speaking to Engadget, the company’s general manager for Windows Erin Chappie said that it would …
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