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Microsoft didn't put its focus on Windows 10 at Build 2019, but that doesn't mean you should worry about the fate of the operating system. Despite Build 2019 Absence, Don't Worry About Windows : Read more

At Build 2019, I got to try the newest features coming to Edge: IE Mode, the macOS version and some privacy features. New Edge Features Hands-On: IE Mode, macOS Version and Privacy : Read more

Microsoft teased an AR Minecraft game at the end of its Build 2019 keynote. Microsoft Teases Minecraft AR Game at Build 2019 : Read more

Windows Terminal will make the command line a more personal experience. Windows Is Giving the Command Line a Makeover : Read more

Microsoft still sees a place for Cortana in the future of work, as evidenced by a video demo it made for Build, its developer conference here in Seattle. At Build 2019, Cortana Is Still Getting Stronger : Read more

With FIDO certification and cross-browser support, Microsoft is taking Windows Hello one step closer to a world without passwords. Windows Hello Gets FIDO2 Certification, Cross-Browser Support : Read more

Microsoft today announced its Fluid Framework, a platform for collaborating and sharing that will be built into Microsoft 365. Microsoft Fluid Framework Is Coming After Google Docs : Read more

The new version of Edge will behave like Internet Explorer, and will also have a suite of new security features. Microsoft's Chromium Edge Will Have an Internet Explorer Mode : Read more

Thinking about getting a laptop for light work paired with a desktop for gaming etc. So want a lightweight but capable machine. Would be looking at the bottom spec for either, I am prepared to learn MacOS and I do have an iPhone + Apple Music which are obviously pluses for the MacBook...

I'm having a problem with windows 10. Almost every time I try to type in the Cortana search box, the setting search box, Microsoft Store or Edge the keyboard starts typing random letters. For instance, if I press "aaaaaaaaaa" it gives out "fvvar8chvx" a random jumble of letters like it is...

Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company rejected a contract to install facial recognition software in police cars and body cameras. Microsoft Refused to Sell its Facial Recognition Tech to California Police : Read more

Alright I am finally to the point where I need assistance from people that know more about ISPs and networking. Around Christmas I purchased Sea of Thieves. It being a crossover game allows me to play on my PC while my friends are playing on Xbox. Sounds like a great concept and maybe for...

Microsoft debuted the Surface Hub 2S at an event in New York City, partnering with Steelcase to talk about the future of work. Microsoft Debuts Surface Hub 2S, Talks Future of Work : Read more

Microsoft released a cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1809, the so-called Windows 10 October 2018 Update, to offer a wide range of improvements. Read more here. NATHANIEL MOTT @nathanielmott Nathaniel Mott is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers software and hardware...

Microsoft today revealed the HoloLens 2 for $3,500. Read more here. KEVIN CARBOTTE @kcarbotte Kevin Carbotte is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He writes news and reviews of graphics cards and virtual reality hardware.

Microsoft employees demanded the cancellation of a U.S. Army contract through which the HoloLens augmented reality headset would be used to train soldiers. Read more here. NATHANIEL MOTT @nathanielmott Nathaniel Mott is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers software and...

So I have a laptop HP 250 G5 and I noticed that it is charging then is stops (brightness goes down) starts again and it keeps going like that charges , stop chargin , starts again. Would it be possible maybe I changed some settings from the power options? (Already tried to uninstall the...

Hey guys, So I shut my PC down in the evening as usual, with no signs of a problem. I go to boot it up in the morning and absolutely nothing happened. I unplugged and re-plugged psu and I got power after pressing the button but no display, after pulling the side I can the the msi EZ debug CPU...

The Noblechairs Hero is an elegant gaming chair that’s easy to build, but it’s on the stiff side and costs quite a bit. Read more here. ANDREW E. FREEDMAN @AndrewFreedman Andrew E. Freedman is an editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming as well as keeping up with the...

So my HP 2000 kinda sorta accidently got drop kicked on purpose a coupe weeks backs. I've tried numerous fixes, and reboots. I've been in the BIOS system and changed things up a bit to see if I could by pass the OS boot. Oh, by the way, The error on the screen reads: SMART Hard Disk Error that...

hi. i hav the msi z370 gaming plus motherboard. i also have an aorus ac300w rgb case which says its requires rgb fusion software by gigabyte . the case doesnt come with any rgb header instead it has an internal usb 2.0 which connects to the motherboard. is there any chance i can controle the...

As title, what's the most juice you good peeps have squeezed from a Ryzen 5 2600? My son's set up is; CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 MB: MSI B450 Tomahawk ATX COOLER: Antec Mercury 240RGB AIO MEM: 16GB (2 x 8) HyperX Predator 3200 GPU: Asus GTX 1060 OC 6GB PSU: Corsair CX550M SSD: WD 240GB M.2 HDD...

Edit: I leraned nvidia support normal vertical sync.

Getting slow FPS with my current rig, i5 4670K at stock speeds 16GB DDR3 ram GTX 1070 8GB 256GB Samsung SSD 2K 144HZ Gsync monitor Looking into Ryzen platform. I just want to be able to run blackout at above 120FPS stable at 2K 144HZ Current rig dips to 55FPS in certain situations. Highest...

My CD player, TEAC CD-P650, has been doing this odd thing for well over a year now. A bit hard to explain but I'll try. At first it was intermittent but now it's happening any time I power it on after letting it sit for at least an hour. The odd issue is the sound quality and I tested the...

I am making a new black/white build and I wanted to get a custom GPU backplate to make my gpu pop but i cant find an all white or black 2070 that could use a backplate. Any suggestions? Heres the backplate https://www.jmmods.com/product-page/rog-backplate-1

Hi, I want to know if the AMD Athlon X4 950 is compatible with the Gigabyte B450M SH2. Thanks.

So, I am encountering this problem for about a month or two. My laptop's battery just keeps draining for no reason! My laptop is plugged in all the time. I remove the charger at about 11 p.m. and my laptop is discharged in the morning. I have tried disabling fast-boot and it worked for a while...

Hello all. Not sure if this is the right place for this, but I have been seeing some very inconsistent performance as of late with some of my games after installing a Radeon Vega 64. I am actually noticing a downgrade in performance on some games compared to my old R9 380. Also, having another...

So this week my PSU gave out, and I had to go in and replace it. After removing the bad one and attempting to hook up the new one I hit a few roadblocks and decided it best to take it in somewhere to have them install the new PSU for me. I took it in, and got it back shortly with what appeared...

I recently bought a nighthawk ac1750 router, when I try to set it up it says Ethernet cables not connected but my modem only has one Ethernet port and I'm using that to connect to my router and my dsl is going into my routers Ethernet port, what am I doing wrong?

I have a Toshiba Satellite P775-s7215. The current battery is failing and I want to get a new one. I tried 3 different batteries...two were "genuine" Toshiba. If I hot swap them while the laptop is sleeping, they charge to 100% and seem to work fine. The problem with all 3 is when I shut down...

Hello, I recently changed LCD screen in my laptop (laptop: Lenovo X270, new LCD: LP125WF2-SPB2 (SP)(B2)). Something is wrong. As you type, use laptop or even don't touch the device, there are disappearing some parts of viewed screen. It doesn't matter in what position is the screen. What can be...

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z370XP SLI BIOS: F11/F12 Primary M.2 (M2P_32G): Samsung 970 PRO 512 Secondary M.2 (M2Q_32G): ADATA SX8000NP OS: Windows 10 1809 OS is installed on Samsung 970 PRO. As stated in the title, when secondary M.2 is removed the system gets into an infinite loop, after booting...

Hey guys and gals. I'm building, or rather upgrading my system but i'm completely lost as to which motherboard are actually good these days. Also my first ever AMD based build. The 3 things i'm keeping from my current system is my MSI GTX 1070 Gaming, XFX 750W psu and my CM haf 912 case. I...

Played a game, pressed Alt+enter to make fullscreen.. After that my mouse is extremly laggy only when hovering over desktop icons. And gets more laggy the faster i move it over them to highlight.

Hi, I have a think station E32 this is my system with the Xeon 1240 v3. My current system The full tower one not the smaller one. I noticed that I need 12800 ddr3 ram. I noticed however that when I look for ram they often have a letter after the 12800 like R or U, some have nothing at all...

My components are i5 7500-stock cooler 1070 Founders Edition H110M Gaming Mobo 2 8gb billistix RAM WD 1TB Hard Drive Windows 7 64-bit Recently I have been thinking about getting the A240G water cooling kit for EK Fluid Gaming, because I want to overclock my 1070 and eventually when i get a i7...

What are the limits on reusing a windows 10 key?

Hello all, So I bought a x470 gaming pro mobo and a ryzen 2700x and a Radeon 460 4gb My main concern here is getting a psu that provides me with an 8 pin cpu connecter, as well as a four pin. I want to be able to boot without PSU cord modification... As a side note, i have a 430watt dell...