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Microsoft shovels more dirt on UWP apps, leaving Win32 apps as the future once again

Microsoft has decided to cut off ad funding for UWP apps via its own platform, leaving their future in doubt.

Coronavirus is slowing LCD production, and TV and monitor prices are expected to climb as a result

Quarantines associated by the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, are slowing down LCD production for TVs and PC displays.

Microsoft's Surface sales near $2B, but Azure cloud business is growing faster

Cloud, cloud, cloud, followed by Office, gaming, Surface and then Windows: By now, Microsoft has laid out its priorities.

Report: Avast and AVG collect and sell personal user info via free anti-virus programs

The report alleges that Avast and AVG are collecting personal information and sending it to Jumpshot, a subsidiary of the company.

New 'CacheOut' attack targets Intel processors, with a fix arriving soon

Researchers claim that the latest side-channel exploit against Intel processors can be used to leak a targeted set of data.

Intel reports record fourth quarter, ramps up 10nm chips and tamps down supply issues

Intel reports record fourth quarter 2019 revenue as it works through a complex transition involving 10nm Core processors.

Microsoft begins bringing in developers to build its dual-screen future, including Windows 10X

On February 11, Microsoft will begin its ramp-up to Windows 10X and dual-screen devices by shipping a Windows 10X emulator to app developers.

PC sales expected to fall after Windows 10 sales bump ends

Gartner predicts that sales of PCs, tablets, and smartphones will slowly drop through 2022, as the Windows 7 to Windows 10 transition ends.

Google will wind down Chrome apps starting in June

Google laid out a timeline to wind down Google Chrome Apps, starting in June of this year. Chrome extensions, however, will live on.

What to expect from Microsoft's 'new Edge' browser, rolling out to you soon

Microsoft offered details of how it will roll out the new Edge browser to consumer PCs, a process that will take several months to complete.

Microsoft, NSA confirm killer Windows 10 bug, but a patch is available

Microsoft and the NSA have confirmed that a flaw in the Windows 10 cryptography system could allow malware to pose as legitimate applications.

The PC market, once left for dead, actually grew during 2019

IDC and Gartner have reported that the PC market grew during the fourth quarter of 2019 and for the full year.

Rumours mount that a major bug could be disclosed on the day Microsoft ends support for Windows 7

Researcher Brian Krebs is reporting that a major vulnerability affecting Windows' CryptoAPI service could allow malware to hide as a legitimate app.

Microsoft to begin replacing Microsoft Edge with Chromium-based browser

Beginning Wednesday, January 15, Microsoft will begin quietly replacing the Edge browser on your PC with an entirely new version.

Attention! Microsoft Teams will add push-to-talk Walkie Talkie feature

Microsoft says it will add push-to-talk features to Microsoft Teams with Walkie Talkie, one of several new Teams features for front-line workers like cashiers.

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