Intel’s latest cpu has a nice trick up their sleeve for AMDs 5000 series. It’s the Alder Lake Architecture. It uses technology that currently is in phones. Called big.LITTLE, it tiers out the CPU cores allowing for low power use. The new CPU is also it’s smallest being only 10nm. There are also new […]
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How to Remove Home Screen Pages on iPhone and iPad
Deleting home pages on an iOS device is easy to refresh your experience. First, tap and hold on an empty part of the home screen. A menu button will appear. This will show all of the home pages. Click on the empty circle on the screens you want to delete. A minus button will […]
Microsoft won’t let you use Windows 11 unless you agree to new rule
Microsoft 11 is on the way and Microsoft has announced that they will force users to sign into a Microsoft account in order to access the new operating system. If you are a Windows 11 Pro user you can avoid this and set up your desktop with a local account. If you are a […]
Windows 11 upgrade compatibility explained
When it comes to Windows 11, most people are going to want to upgrade to this operating system. The issue however is that some computers will not be compatible to upgrade to Windows 11 and Microsoft has removed the tool previously used by users to see if their computer was compatible. Windows 11 is […]
How Often Should You Get a New iPhone?
Phones are getting close to coming out each year and now it is hard to tell if you need a new one or not. Some of the things to think about when you want a new phone are: Do you want the new features added? Is my battery dying frequently, Can I use specific […]
No direct upgrade path from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 11
When Microsoft releases Windows 11, only those running Windows 10 will be able to directly upgrade to it. Specifically, Enterprise version 1909 or Pro version 20H1 are the oldest versions that can be upgraded. Users of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 can upgrade to Windows 10 first, then move to Windows 11. The device […]
Chromebooks in 2021: Can One Be Your Full-Time Computer?
It’s hard to believe that Chromebooks burst onto the computer electronics scene more than a decade ago. In the meantime, they went through significant changes and improvements, and are approaching the point when one can consider them a main computer for their needs. It took them several years to shake off the reputation that […]
Why Is Microsoft Launching Windows 11 Now?
Why is Microsoft releasing Windows 11 during an unprecedented silicon shortage? Windows 10 was released six years ago and most everyone in the Windows world runs it. It will be supported through 2025. However, 2020 brought a boost in PC sales. To keep the boom going, Microsoft can take advantage of concerns about security, […]
Apple’s always been the anti-Microsoft. Now Windows 11 is the anti-Apple – CNET
We have here the king of the mountain, fighting the kings of the mountains next nearby. The three Mega-Corporations are trying to one-up their two main competitors. Microsoft, Apple, Google are all vying for that highest mountain of all. Microsoft CEO announced Windows 11 that will be coming out later this year to rival […]
Windows 11 promised to improve battery life but it’s making it worse
One of the promises of the new Windows operating system which is scheduled to launch later in the year, is the prolonged life of your computing devices. It turns out that, according to public testers who were given a beta version of the system, the life of battery is not improved and, in some […]
