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If you are looking for a decent business laptop, check out this new deal from Lenovo. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is thin and light, the durable all-aluminum chassis of this laptop comes with a stuing ...

Lenovo in collaboration with Google has aounced its first smart clock powered by Google Assistant at the CES 2019. With the latest launch, Lenovo plans to expand its smart home lineup which current...

Nero kicks some ass in the latest gameplay footage from Devil May Cry 5. Along with a trailer, IGN also has 15 minutes of demon-slaying gameplay ruing on an Xbox One X.[embedded content][embedded co...

You can now get the Lenovo Explorer Windows Mixed Reality Headset with Motion Controllers for just $199 (was $399) from Microsoft Store US.In this Lenovo Explorer, Inside-out tracking is built into your headset to deliver precise movement fidelity with no need to install hardware on your walls. Spatial audio lets you hear sounds from specific locations just ...

Microsoft today released KB4089848 cumulative update (OS Build 16299.334) for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1709) users. This update does not include any new features, but it includes several quality improvements. Find the full change log below.Addresses issue with a GDI handle leak in the Windows Ribbon control.Addresses issue where us...

Microsoft today released OS Build 14393.2155 and OS Build 15063.994 to Windows 10 Aiversary Update (Windows 10 Version 1607) and Windows 10 Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1703) users respectively.These cumulative updates does not include any new features, but they include several bug fixes. Find the full change log below.March 22, 2018—KB4088891 (OS ...

Microsoft today released Cumulative Update Build 16299.248, Build 15063.909, Build 14393.2068 and Build 10586.1417 to Windows 10 users ruing Fall Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1709), Windows 10 Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1706), Windows 10 Aiversary Update (Windows 10 Version 1607) and Windows 10 Version 1511 users respectively.These updates does not include any new features, but they include several bug fixes. Find the full change log below.February 13, 2018—KB4074588 (OS Build 16299.248):Addresses issue where child accounts are able to access InPrivate mode on ARM devices even though their browsing and search history is sent to their parents. This occurs only on Microsoft acc...

You can now save up to $650 on popular Lenovo Yoga devices in the US. Some of the Yoga models included in this sale include Yoga 920, Yoga 910 and Yoga 720 13-inch. These devices offer incredible value when compared to Microsoft’s Surface lineup. For example, the new Yoga 920 with 8th gen Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 4K display costs only $1799. If you configure a similar spec Surface Laptop from Microsoft, it will cost you around $2,699! Find some of the available deals below.Yoga 720 13″ With Pen:8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U Processor (1.80GHz 8MB)13.3″ UHD IPS AntiGlare Multitouch (3840×2160) with integrated camera16.0GB DDR4 2133 MHz (Onboard)1TB PCIe SSDDeal price: $1,...

Since its release back in 2012, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been one of the most played games around the world. The popularity was enough for it to be considered as a competition with real prizes. The latest ELeagueMajor was won byCloud9 who walked away with a total prize of over $500,000, following which someone spent $61,000 for a CS:GO weapon skin (Yes! you read that number right).With all this popularity, Valve has been workingcontinuously to improve the gameplay and the overall experience. The latest update for CS:GO was released today with an improved Nuke map and many changes to other maps as well. You can read below to check the official changelog for the update.[ GAMEPLAY ]...

After a delay last fall, Dontnod Entertainment has revealed the release date of its upcoming supeatural action-RPG. Vampyr is set to launch on June 5, 2018 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (via Eurogamer).Vampyr will be Dontnod’s first title since the release of Life is Strange in 2015, and it couldn’t be more different. Set in 1918, Vampyr follows a doctor-tued-vampire in London during the Spanish Flu epidemic. While your vampiric nature compels you to thirst on blood, you don’t actually need to kill anyone in order to complete the game. Therein lies the moral dilemma at the center of Vampyr; do you give into your base desires, destroying the city in the process, or do you ignore them an...

Microsoft today released the preview of the February feature update for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows 10 Mobile devices. With this v17.9029 update, you can easily find out who has edited your presentation and what changes they’ve made by checking out the slides that have a green highlight.What determines whether changes are highlighted:This feature works on shared documents stored in OneDrive and SharePoint.Changes are highlighted only when the person who makes the change is using PowerPoint 2016 version 8403 or later.Changes aren’t highlighted if revision data has been tued off for the document in the Trust Center Privacy Options:If you are an Office Insider, you can download thes...

Last month, Intel pulled back its Spectre patches for some platforms as it caused rebooting and other unexpected issues in PCs.Intel today aounced updated Spectre patches for Skylake-based PCs. They have released them to OEM customers and industry partners, they will test Intel’s patch and then release it to general customers.It is highly recommended to update your PCs with these patches.According to the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber-emergency unit, US-CERT, as many as 85 percent of all targeted attackscan be prevented with regular system updates.“I can’t emphasize enough how critical it is for everyone to always keep their systems up-to-date. Research tells us there is frequently ...

Lenovo today aounced that they arevoluntarily recalling some ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptopsin the interests of public safety.Lenovo has found that someThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen laptops may have an unfastened screw that could damage the laptop’s battery causing overheating, potentially posing a fire hazard.Lenovo’s investigation and analysis determined that an unfastened, small screw, left in the unit during manufacture, could damage the surface of the lithium ion polymer battery and cause a short, leading to rapid cell discharge of the battery. This defect has led to three failures in the field.Lenovo has not received any reports of a fire.It is important to note that not all Thi...

Microsoft has been pretty open when it comes to cross-platform support for both apps and services. Starting today, you will be able to use Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana on Apple iPads as well. This is not a big deal considering the fact that Microsoft already has Cortana for iPhones and this will just serve as an extension to the same.Cortana is not that different on iPads than it is on iPhones but the layout and the UI have been improved to adapt to the bigger screen. The latest addition sure will improve Microsoft’s reach in terms of cross-platform support. In addition to iPad support, Cortana now launches 20% faster.If you own an iPad then you can get Cortana from iTunes Store bel...

Lenovo today revealed a couple of ThinkVision monitors that look stuing. Especially the new ThinkVision X24 is an ultra-thin monitor at just 4mm thin with narrow (1.1mm) bezels. It comes with Full HD IPS display for wide viewing angle experience and 96 percent sRGB color gamut support for great color reproduction. ThinkVision X24 will be available from January 2018 at $249. The new ThinkVision P32u is a 32-inch near-edgeless monitor with UHD 4K display and multi-color space capability. It features Thunderbolt 3 In and Out ports for daisy-chain capability. The flexible stand allows users to lift, tilt, swivel and pivot for maximum comfort. ThinkVision P32u will be available from March 2018 a...

Lenovo today aounced a new digital active stylus namedLenovo Pen Pro to take on Microsoft Surface Pen. The new Pen Pro will support4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt sensing for natural writing and sketching. Lenovo claims that the Pen Pro will offer 156 hours continual usage of battery life andit can be charged by universal USB-C plugs. There’s also a three configurable shortcut button to enhance productivity and it can be customized through Windows Pen feature and Pen App. Lenovo is also offering three extra pen tips for free. This new Lenovo Pen Pro will be compatible with upcomingThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) andThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) devices. Lenovo is expected to aounce m...

Microsoft yesterday released January 2018 Non-Security Update for Office 2016 and Office 2013 users with several bug fixes and improvements. For example, this update improves the thesaurus for mode usage guidelines for all Office 2016 products. With this release, the Office ribbon UI will only display the add-ins that were marked as enabled the last time that the manifest was retrieved from the store. You can find the full list ofupdates and theirlinked KB articles for more information below. Office 2016: Update for Microsoft Access 2016 (KB4011221) Update for Microsoft Office 2016 (KB3178662) Update for Microsoft Office 2016 (KB4011146) Update for Microsoft Office 2016 (KB4011569) Update f...

[embedded content] Microsoft yesterday published a new video ad to promote Edge web browser for Windows 10 devices. Even though Edge is a solid web browser that offers great performance and comes pre-installed with Windows 10 OS, most of the Windows 10 users are still preferring Google Chrome due to its familiarity. Microsoft is trying to change this mindset by promoting the advantages of using Edge when compared to other browsers. Check out the above video they released yesterday. Why settle for fast and safe browsing when you can get faster and safer browsing. Download Microsoft Edge the faster, safer browser designed for Windows 10. Lea more about Edge web browser here. Microsoft also r...

Microsoft has released a new update for Store app on Windows 10 PC and Mobile. The latest update bumps the app to v11712.1001.613.0 and bringsa new option in the “My Library” section. The option lets users filter apps and games according to the current device notifying them if a certain app is not available for the device.Microsoft did recently pushed an update for the Store app which brought Fluent Design to the app and this is certainly a welcome feature for people with multiple devices. Microsoft has released the update for Fast Ring, Release Preview Ring and Xbox One users.The update will soon be out for public once the company has successfully tested the latest feature. If you’re ruing ...

Microsoft Garage team has released another Lock Screen app for Android devices today. The app is currently targeted at only Indian audience. Favorites Lock Screen is currently the third lock screen app by Microsoft Garage afterNext Lock Screen & Picturesque Lock Screen.“Even though the Picturesque team already had a great lock screen app available in India, we wanted to try something different. We wanted to build a lock screen focused on fandom, not just beautiful images. Our app allows people to craft a more personalized experience centered around their passions and interests,” saidPavan Kumar Desari, Program Manager at Microsoft.The app doesn’t have too many features as it is still und...