Many smartphone users would agree that bloatware, or pre-installed apps that cannot be deleted, are fairly irritating. However, several organizations are now also arguing that bloatware could potentially violate users’ privacy. An open letter from over fifty groups has requested that Google prevent bloatware from exploiting users’ data. Organizations such […]
Dynabook Reveals T8 & T9 Laptops w/ 16.1-Inch Display & Blu-ray Drive
Dynabook, formerly Toshiba’s PC division, has been pretty energetic with announcements recently, marking its return to active life and attempt to address certain market segments with unique products. This week the company introduced its new T8 and T9 laptops for multimedia enthusiasts, which feature a rare 16.1-inch display as well […]
AMD Tackles Ryzen Master, Windows Scheduler Controversy Over Ryzen 3000 Boost Clocks
Some AMD platform owners have raised concerns about the Ryzen Master utility identifying a different, and perhaps wrong, fastest CPU core than the one that gets chosen by the Windows Scheduler in Windows 10. Likewise, some have raised doubts that the Windows Scheduler is identifying and boosting the correct core […]
NVIDIA Blames ‘Misunderstanding’ For GeForce NOW Fallout With Activision-Blizzard
This will come as little consolation to early GeForce NOW adopters, but that whole messy situation with Activision-Blizzard abruptly pulling its titles from the game streaming service right after its public launch? Well aw shucks, folks, it was just a simple “misunderstanding.” In short, NVIDIA thought the agreement it had […]
Windows 10 Allegedly Crosses 1 Billion Active Installs Globally
It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft has announced via its Italian-language website that Windows 10 installations have finally crossed the 1 billion mark worldwide. Although the news is interestingly coming first from the Microsoft Italy, we’d imagine that the company will soon be making an official announcement via […]