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Hottest iPad & Surface alternatives from Mobile World Congress 2017

Alcatel, Lenovo, HP and Samsung all boost 2-in-1, tablet offerings at MWC in Barcelona

Mar 2, 2017 4 mins

Understanding Windows 10’s Unified Update Platform

Since UUP was introduced in December, it's gotten faster, more robust and much more stable. By the time the Windows 10 Creators Update comes around, it should indeed be ready for prime time.

By Ed Tittel

Mar 2, 2017 7 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

3 Windows 10 tablets put to the test

We dropped, sprayed and shook three Windows 10 tablets from Getac, Panasonic and Xplore. Here's how they fared.

By Brian Nadel

Mar 2, 2017 19 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Windows

Get started podcasting and producing video on Linux

The best hardware and software to produce podcasts and videos on a Linux-powered computer

By Bryan Lunduke

Mar 2, 2017 6 mins

Open Source Operating Systems

Old Windows malware may have tampered with 132 Android apps

The apps linked to two defunct malicious domains, according to Palo Alto Networks

By Michael Kan

Mar 1, 2017 3 mins

Android Security

Windows 7 share decline stalls, hinting at tough transition to 10

A majority of Windows PCs still run the 2009 operating system with less than three years until its support retirement

By Gregg Keizer

Mar 1, 2017 2 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Microsoft’s budget Windows VR headsets roll out to developers soon

Acer's Mixed Reality Development Edition headset is slated to reach devs by end of month

By Blair Frank

Mar 1, 2017 3 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Windows VR headset shows promise, needs polish

Hands on with an early version of the first Windows Mixed Reality headset

By Blair Frank

Mar 1, 2017 5 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Moto G5 Plus will make you rethink buying an iPhone 7

Moto G5 Plus’ camera, durability and price promise to deliver a great experience at a budget price

By Steven Patterson

Feb 28, 2017 4 mins

Android Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Microsoft adds Store app-only restriction as option in Windows 10

Lock-out settings in latest Insider build block installation of traditional Win32 applications

By Gregg Keizer

Feb 28, 2017 3 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows