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Microsoft is now taking steps to make it a more personalized experience where users can express themselves more. One approach the company is taking is opening Microsoft Teams to third-party developers and creating more enjoyable user environments and fuller meeting experiences via personalization apps and added services. The best Microsoft Surface Pro deals in MayThe best gaming laptop deals in May 2021The best laptop deals in June 2021 During Microsoft’s recent Build 2021 event, CEO Satya Naydella stated that Teams now averaged 145 million daily active users....

Microsoft’s Security Intelligence team was the latest to uncover a serious threat. StrRAT is a remote access trojan (that’s what the RAT stands for) that can steal passwords and credentials using a Java-based attack through malicious PDF attachments (via BGR). Best laptops 2021Researchers are developing an unhackable CPU — Watch out, Intel!The best laptop deals in June 2021 The basic method for the malware attack is for the hackers to use a compromised email account to send a variety of emails with subject lines regarding payment and what appears to be an attached PDF....

Well Microsoft has done some research into how users handle this over the last few months and is introducing a number of new features to Teams in order to help make the experience much less taxing for participants (via TechCrunch.) Best video conferencing apps and softwareBest video chat apps and softwareLaptop webcam not cutting it? Here are the best webcams in 2020. Together mode The first of these new features is Together mode, which at launch places everyone that is participating in the call together in an auditorium with support for up to 49 people....

Once that product gets unleashed, however, sometimes we come crashing down from high-hopes paradise into disappointment hell. It’s not your fault, though — the enthusiastic buzz, rumors and chatter skyrocketed your expectations. Unfortunately, the product release just didn’t live up to what you were promised. It happens to the best of us! Here are the product releases of 2022 that had us wallowing in disappointment because they simply didn’t meet our expectations....

We’ve known that there would be a hierarchy of chips available for the various laptops and desktops in Apple’s lineup, but a new China Times report offers a potential glimpse at what exactly that breakdown looks like. It includes the chip for the forthcoming MacBooks and iPad Pros along with more powerful chips that will follow next year (via BGR). Best MacBook in 2020: Apple laptops to buy this holiday seasonCan’t wait for the new MacBooks?...

PS5 restock scrambles won’t get any easier — shortages could last until 2022PS5 stock expected to drop at GAME, Currys PC World and Argos this MarchBest gaming deals in March 2021 PS5 Priority Pass

Razer just offered up a solution with a new base model configuration available today (Oct. 8) starting at a more accessible $1,599. Of course, in order to slash $1,000 from the original pricing, Razer had to make a few sacrifices. Instead of a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q GPU, the base model has a GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU. You’re also confined to a full HD (1920 x 1080) panel with a 60-Hertz refresh rate instead of the 4K (3840 x 2160) display....

The initial patch, which we reported on last week, was pulled after users complained about various issues when attempting to print. Those errors include missing or solid color graphics, misalignment/formatting issues, or printing of blank pages and labels. Windows 10 guide: Tips on how to use the OSBest laptops in 2021Best cheap laptop deals in March Those problems are admittedly not as severe as the original issue with the March 2021 cumulative update, which resulted in what is not-so-affectionally named the Blue Screen of Death, or when a system issue is so severe it causes a complete failure....

Resolution: 8.5MP 4K UHD (3840X2160) Microphones: dual microphones Field of View: 25-90-degrees Autofocus: Yes Manual Focus: via remote control Remote: Yes Speaker Tracking: Yes Connection: USB-B Size: 7.09 x 1.67 x 1.1 inches Weight: 1.6 pounds With the ability to film in 4K UHD at 30 frames per second, the N970P delivers crisp detail, vibrant colors, and great low-light performance. However, I did find that the AI focus and panning could be laggy at times as it struggled to follow its subject....

The Flexx 11A features an 11.6-inch 1366 x768 screen with IPS technology for wide viewing angles. It runs Windows 10 and sports a quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor alongside 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. If you need more room, the Flexx 11A supports up to an additional 64GB of storage via a microSD card. MORE: Best 2-in-1s and Laptop Hybrids The Flexx 11A also offers all of the ports you’ll need, including two USB 2....

Ring Fit Adventure deal Ring Fit Adventure offers a creative and fun way to sweat with your Nintendo Switch. As our sister site, Tom’s Guide, notes in their Ring Fit Adventure review (opens in new tab), it’s a fast exciting workout that beats going to the gym. The game’s innovative experience and comical RPG story won them over. They gave Ring Fit Adventure an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars....

The new addition marks yet another option for entry-level and budget-conscious gamers looking for a system that can deliver solid frame rates while they’re gaming, and support virtual reality without draining their bank account. But which card is right for your gaming/VR needs and your wallet? What is Max-Q? Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of specs and pricing and whatnot, let’s talk about Max-Q. The term itself is borrowed from aerospace engineering....

Getting a laptop with the 1050 Ti will cost you $100 to $200 more than the regular 1050, but the higher-end chip also promises better performance. We tested two nearly identical gaming laptops — one with the 1050, and one with the 1050 Ti — to find out if the premium is worth it. Specs Both the 1050 and the 1050 Ti are based on Nvidia’s latest GPU architecture, named Pascal....

Oculus Rift S price and availability You can pick up the Oculus Rift S right now for just $399, which is pretty affordable for VR when you consider that the cost is close to that of current-gen consoles like the Xbox One X (opens in new tab) ($399), PlayStation 4 Pro (opens in new tab) ($399) and Nintendo Switch (opens in new tab) ($299). We even saw the Oculus Rift S go down to $349 over Black Friday, and given the price of its current competitors, like the Vive Cosmos ($699) and Valve Index ($999), it’s the most affordable PC-powered VR headset you can buy....

According to a Microsoft support page (opens in new tab) discovered by Windows Latest, the update will fail to install on Mac devices from 2012 or earlier as well as new Apple systems with Windows Support drivers installed and those running older versions of Boot Camp, a utility that allows Mac users to switch between macOS and Windows. More specifically, Macs with MacHALDriver.sys dated September 24, 2011 01:57:09 or older in Windows\system32\drivers are affected....

Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which browser is best?Best Wi-Fi routers in 2021Best laptop deals in July 2021 Make the next offline browser game for Opera GX Submissions for the Game Jam competition kick off from Thursday, July 29, when the theme of the event will be unveiled, too. Participants will be tasked with creating a game in the Opera GX browser based on a mystery theme, with the best HTML5 endless game getting a grand prize of $10K and having the game played by millions of users (with no internet)....

Price and Configuration Options The Eon17-X that I tested costs $4,063 and comes outfitted with an Intel Core i9-9900K processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 GPU with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM, a 500GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD, a 2TB Seagate 2.5 FireCuda FAHD and a 1920 x 1080 display. The starting model is $2,432, and drops to a Core i5-9600K, a GTX 1060, 8GB of RAM and a 250GB Seagate BarraCuda SSD....

At CES 2016, TarDisk announced the Pear 2.0, the latest version of its storage-expanding accessory that simply slides into your Apple notebook’s SD-card slot. Available now in 128GB ($149) and 256GB ($399) capacities, the Pear 2.0 improves over last year’s original with a simplified installation experience and a cloud-backup solution. The Pear uses Apple’s Core Storage technology to mate its own memory with your hard drive, creating a hybrid drive in which all files share a common directory path, without the appearance of an attached memory card or external drive....

We can’t believe our eyes! Philip’s H9505 Hybrid Active Noise Canceling headphones are 60% off. These all-black ANC headphones give you an immersive experience, allowing you to take every beat and melody of a song with its top-notch noise cancellation. It combines an external mic and an internal mic to filter out distracting, external noise. Awareness Mode, also known as Transparency Mode, lets you do the opposite: you can take in more of your surroundings when it’s beneficial to you....

We encountered this issue during our testing of both phones, which did not hold up well to our Laptop Mag battery test, but performed excellently in real-world usage. So we decided to take a closer look at reviews from a dozen tech sites along with those from YouTubers to get a better sense of the truth of Pixel 6 battery life. Phones with the best battery life in 2021Pixel 6 vs....