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Not just Linux: Windows can 'brick' Samsung laptops too

Posted February 12, 2013 - 5:53 pm

Late last month the word got out that some Samsung laptops have a problem booting Linux using UEFI, and late last week that problem began to look even worse.
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Microsoft Surface Pro may get battery-extending cover

Posted February 8, 2013 - 8:53 am

Even before the launch of Microsoft's Surface Windows 8 Pro, we knew battery life would be its Achilles heel. Now, Microsoft is hinting that it may have a fix in the works.
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Microsoft Surface Pro reviews: Device is good, not great, critics say

Posted February 7, 2013 - 5:35 pm

The Surface Windows 8 Pro arrives on store shelves Saturday starting at $900, and the verdict is in for Microsoft's marquee PC-meets-tablet device.
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10 things we love about the Surface for Windows 8 Pro

Posted February 6, 2013 - 2:00 pm

Nothing is perfect including Microsoft's Surface for Windows 8 Pro ultrabook, but it does have some nice features.
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10 things we hate about Microsoft's Surface Windows 8 Pro

Posted February 6, 2013 - 10:40 am

Microsoft's new Surface for Windows 8 Pro is a light, sleek device with the functionality of a tablet and also that of a full laptop, but it's not perfect.
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Booting Linux via UEFI can 'brick' some Samsung laptops

Posted February 1, 2013 - 8:03 am

A problem with a kernel driver for Samsung laptops has caused numerous users to find their machines "bricked" after trying to boot Linux on them.
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Windows 8 takes up a lot of storage space on the Surface. Does it really matter?

Posted January 31, 2013 - 4:44 pm

How much space do you really need on a tablet or laptop?
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Acer reports brisk Chromebook sales while Windows 8 still lags

Posted January 29, 2013 - 8:12 am

Acer's still hoping for Windows 8 sales to take off, but in the meantime, the company has been pleasantly surprised with sales of its Chromebooks.
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It's official: Intel-based Microsoft Surface Pro to ship Feb. 9

Posted January 22, 2013 - 5:23 pm

For nearly $1,000, you get something more than an iPad but less than a laptop.
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Lenovo gives Chrome OS a try with Chromebook for Schools

Posted January 22, 2013 - 5:15 pm

In perhaps a sign that Chrome OS hasn't been a failure, Lenovo plans to release its first Chromebook laptop, which it calls a "rugged" model for K-12 schools.
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FAQ: The business case for Microsoft Surface Pro laptop/tablets

Posted January 22, 2013 - 4:54 pm

Microsoft says Surface for Windows 8 Pro laptop/tablets are rolling off the assembly lines, meaning that availability of the hardware Microsoft thinks Windows 8 should run on can't be far off.
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A road warrior's guide to locking down your laptop

Posted January 22, 2013 - 4:21 pm

How to protect your valuable notebook against prying eyes, snatching hands, and malicious Wi-Fi connections.
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Must-have accessories that should be in your laptop bag

Posted January 12, 2013 - 8:05 am

For some, a laptop bag is just a piece of luggage dedicated to safely transporting a portable PC and/or tablet from Point A to Point B. For business travelers, though, the laptop bag is more like a Swiss Army knife--an essential element filled with the gadgets and accessories you need.
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Technology advances won't pump up Ultrabook sales, analyst says

Posted January 10, 2013 - 12:01 pm

Intel raised the curtain at CES 2013 this week on its "reference" design for the next generation of Ultrabooks, but despite the technological verve displayed in the new design, it won't be compelling enough to pump up the sagging sales for the notebook class, according to one analyst.
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Tablets threaten laptops, but there's more to this picture

Posted January 9, 2013 - 9:35 pm

This is it: 2013 is the year that tablets surpass notebooks in sales and assume their rightful place atop the mobile computing gadget throne. Don't start playing "Taps" for the notebooks just yet, though--they're not really going anywhere.
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The one thing you should never do while traveling

Posted January 9, 2013 - 3:28 pm

At some point in your life, you'll take a trip. You'll bring your laptop. And you'll make a mistake that will cause you to want to throw that laptop into the swimming pool.
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The iPad will not replace the laptop in 2013

Posted January 8, 2013 - 5:29 pm

While the iPad has made giant strides in the enterprise, it is still hobbled because it doesn't replace laptops in many use cases because of immature tablet apps and security concerns. But the case for tablets in the enterprise will only get stronger in the next few years.
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Ultra-hyped ultrabooks ultra-flopped in 2012

Posted January 7, 2013 - 12:22 pm

Just 12 months ago, the ultrabook was widely regarded as the PC market's savior. Since then, it's become more of a punch line.
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Tech blunders, drama, comedy!

Posted January 7, 2013 - 9:00 am

IT pros share behind-the-scene stories of the job, from personal bloopers to bureaucratic nonsense
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Windows 8 notebooks aren't selling partly due to price

Posted January 6, 2013 - 9:49 pm

Windows 8 notebooks apparently didn't create a lot of cheer around the Christmas tree this holiday season.
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The forgotten eMate 300--15 years later

Posted December 23, 2012 - 10:21 pm

Fifteen years ago, Apple released its first and only touchscreen laptop (so far), the often forgotten eMate 300. This translucent clamshell portable, which ran Apple's Newton PDA operating system, represented a bold experiment in educational computing and a drastic departure from Apple's traditional hardware design.
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How to clean your laptop's cooling fans

Posted December 22, 2012 - 8:44 am

I've written about this subject in years past, but it's so important I feel obligated to repeat myself for those who might have missed it.
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Apple MacBooks lead in laptop features and reliability

Posted December 19, 2012 - 12:29 pm

The world of laptops continues to be dominated by Apple, which had the highest scores in almost all satisfaction measurements in our 2012 reader survey of satisfaction, reliability, and service. With a mere 6 percent of those polled reporting any significant problem with their Apple machine, users also gave top marks to almost all aspects of their MacBooks. Only in design, the number of ports, and performance for the price did readers award Apple-like scores to Windows PC makers.
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The 5 best Windows 8 tablets and laptops you can buy today

Posted December 17, 2012 - 4:43 pm

The clamshell laptop is finally joining the beige desktop in the museum of computer artifacts. The basic hinged design made its first appearance in a device called the Grid Compass way back in 1982, so no one can scoff at the clamshell's longevity. Nonetheless, times are finally changing, which means it's time for the pure clamshell laptop to ride off into the sunset.
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The big list of Chromebook work-arounds and caveats

Posted December 12, 2012 - 12:54 pm

Let's try to list the most common needs of a modern computer, such as they arise when trying out a Chromebook.
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