Outlook app for Android and iOS boosts Microsoft's mobile comeback

Follow:   01.31.2015  View in a Browser Outlook app for Android and iOS boosts Microsoft's mobile comeback 01.30.2015 4:00 PM Even if Windows Phone never cracks the 5 percent mark in market share, Microsoft could end up reaping rewards. Verizon to allow opt-out from mobile 'supercookies' 01.30.2015 1:10 PM An identifer on people's phone creates cookies that can't be deleted, but Verion says you can opt out. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Microsoft plans stable Windows 10 transition for businesses 01.30.2015 11:43 AM Microsoft will offer a very reasonable means for businesses to transition to Windows 10, as conservatively or aggressively as they choose. But Microsoft's "Windows as a service" offering will still be pay-to-play. BMW cars found vulnerable in Connected Drive hack 01.30.2015 12:30 PM An attacker could mimic a BMW server and remotely unlock a car, researchers found. Intuit issues refunds to try and stifle TurboTax user revolt 01.30.2015 1:30 PM Intuit has again apologized for stiffing TurboTax customers by not telling them of changes in its business model. AT&T will pay $18.2B as top bidder in mobile spectrum auction 01.30.2015 12:30 PM Dish Network will pay about $10 billion, but its plans for the spectrum are unclear. Google Now adds data from Lyft, Airbnb and many more apps 01.30.2015 5:55 PM The content could give a lift to Google in mobile search MIT randomizes tasks to speed massive multicore processors 01.30.2015 4:00 PM Researchers developed an algorithm that randomly assigns tasks to each core Google Now is about to get even more powerful with third-party app data 01.30.2015 12:23 PM All those apps you have installed on your phone or tablet? They'll be able to route information directly through Google Now. Twitter's Vine Kids app is amusing for grownups too 01.30.2015 12:30 PM Vine's new kid-oriented app likely has bigger plans. West Africa turns into dumping ground for e-waste 01.30.2015 3:10 PM Problem compounded by the fact that most countries do not have e-waste recycling facilities NEC aims at Big Data 'sweet spot' with new SAP Hana tool 01.30.2015 4:00 PM The cluster-management software helps boost availability in the AWS cloud       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Nvidia clarifies: No specific GTX 970 driver to improve memory allocation performance planned

Follow:   01.30.2015  View in a Browser Nvidia clarifies: No specific GTX 970 driver to improve memory allocation performance planned 01.29.2015 7:25 PM The GeForce GTX 970 has an unorthodox memory design that can affect performance in odd situations. Nvidia's planning a driver update that should alleviate the issue. Dell's line of Linux laptops expands to include new MacBook Pro competitor 01.30.2015 8:30 AM Dell's 'Project Sputnik' is expanding to offer Linux on the M3800 workstation and the revamped, MacBook Air-killing XPS 13 Ultrabook. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Why the Steam Machine's war against Windows gaming looks more doomed by the day 01.30.2015 3:30 AM Steam Machines sounded so good on paper... but they've remained on paper after a long delay, and the need for a Windows alternative diminishes by the day. FCC redefines advanced broadband as 25 Mbps; Republicans blow a gasket 01.29.2015 3:10 PM The agency's higher speed definition allows it to take new actions to encouarge deployment. But Republicans on the commission went a little nuts. Critical 'Ghost' Linux flaw can be exploited through WordPress, other PHP apps 01.30.2015 6:15 AM Some Web applications written in PHP call a vulnerable glibc function, potentially opening the door to attacks. BT to test 500Mbps broadband over copper in two towns 01.30.2015 11:16 AM Emboldened by successful lab tests, British Telecom wants to see how well G.fast performs in the real world Big flagship Radeon graphics card price cuts add pressure to GTX 970 memory furor 01.29.2015 1:01 PM The AMD R9 290 and R9 290X are seeing price cuts and touting their memory performance in the aftermath of the Nvidia GTX 970 memory allocation furor. Three distraction-free tools that force you to focus on your tasks 01.30.2015 7:40 AM Need your PC to give you a little "encouragement" to write your next TPS report? Check out these apps. Sling TV review: Television's future is still in development 01.30.2015 3:00 AM The $20 Internet TV service has its fair share of problems, but it adds an element that many cord cutters have been missing. Google Glass 'reset' shows it's just the seed of an idea 01.30.2015 8:59 AM Google hasn't given up on the concept of high-tech eyewear, but admits it must go back to the drawing board. How three small credit card transactions could reveal your identity 01.29.2015 5:55 PM A new study suggests anonymous data sets aren't very anonymous after all Can't keep this bad boy down: ZeroAccess botnet back in business 01.30.2015 8:55 AM After a six-month break the ZeroAccess botnet resumes click-fraud activity       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Windows 10 preview download is available now

Follow:   01.30.2015  View in a Browser Windows 10 preview download is available now 01.23.2015 10:44 AM Microsoft has published Build 9926, the version of Windows 10 the company showed off at its event this week. Google just made it easier to run Linux on your Chromebook 01.23.2015 11:17 AM New Chromebook developer mode tools enable booting from USB and SSH access. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Moto G is scoring Lollipop to lead off this week's Android device updates roundup 01.23.2015 9:53 AM The HTC One M8 is also getting some update love, though no Lollipop sightings yet. Microsoft runs out of Surface 2 tablets online: Is Windows RT dead? 01.23.2015 7:12 AM With Surface 2 not getting an upgrade to Windows 10, it could be a sign that the tablet is ready to be discontinued Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hands-on: Four hours with the most anticipated RPG of the year 01.26.2015 6:13 AM Killed a gryphon. Killed some bandits. Killed a few dozen goblins. Kept the hype for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt alive. Microsoft reneges on Windows 10 upgrades for all current Lumia phones 01.23.2015 7:26 AM Contrary to an earlier statement, Microsoft now says some Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices will be left behind. Adobe pushes critical Flash Player update to fix latest zero-day 01.26.2015 5:54 AM Users with automatic updates enabled in Flash Player have already started receiving the new patch Scary 'Ghost' vulnerability leaves Linux systems vulnerable to possession 01.28.2015 5:55 AM The flaw in the GNU C Library can be exploited remotely for full control, according to Qualys Bill Gates tells Reddit about his mysterious 'personal agent' project at Microsoft 01.28.2015 12:50 PM If it isn't Cortana, then what is it? The man who built Microsoft didn't elaborate, but he did have some cautionary words for the development of artificial intelligence over the next 30 years. Nvidia explains GeForce GTX 970's memory performance issues, admits error in specs 01.27.2015 9:36 AM Some gamers noticed issues when Nvidia's bargain priced GTX 970 tried to use more than 3.5GB of RAM. Here's why. Microsoft Cortana on the PC: She's not fully alert in Build 9926 of Windows 10 01.23.2015 2:26 PM We go hands on with Cortana in Build 9926 of Windows 10, and find the digital assistant is disappointing compared to what's installed in Windows Phone. Apple brings back free music with new iTunes promotion 01.26.2015 9:38 AM So long, Single of the Week. Hello, Free on iTunes.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107