Nvidia's RTX Spark pushes Windows PCs toward an Arm-powered futureNvidia's RTX Spark chips could accelerate the shift to Arm-based Windows laptops, challenging Intel, AMD and Apple. Jun 06 26June 06, 2026Article at Houston Chronicle
Consumer Reports calls on Microsoft to give Windows 10 a reprieveWindows 10, launched in 2015, reaches its end-of-life status in October 2025, with the company urging its users to move to Windows 11. Sep 20 25September 20, 2025Article at Houston Chronicle
Review: Dell’s XPS 13 laptop is sleek, sexy and hotDell’s XPS 13 9350 is a Copilot+ PC with an AI focus in a sleek, sexy black design. But its keyboard and touchpad may not be to everyone’s liking. Aug 23 25August 23, 2025Article at Houston Chronicle
Microsoft 365 users are getting AI and a $30 price hike.Annual MS 365 Personal and Family plan subscribers will see its price go up by $30 or more as Microsoft rolls out Copilot, the generative AI initiative. Feb 01 25February 01, 2025Article at Houston Chronicle
Windows 10 is almost out of time. Here’s what that means.Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 this fall. Here's what that mens for PC users. Jan 25 25January 25, 2025Article at Houston Chronicle
This HP laptop uses a new Arm chip. Here's how Windows performed.If you’re not using highly niche software and yearn for all-day-plus battery life and respectable muscle, this HP OmniBook is an excellent choice. Nov 30 24November 30, 2024Article at Houston Chronicle
Latest Windows 11 update is as notable for what it removes as for what it addsMicrosoft giveth and Microsoft taketh away, and never has that been more true than with the latest version of Windows now rolling out to users’ PCs. Nov 10 24November 10, 2024Article at Houston Chronicle
Pre-built or do-it-yourself, the Framework 13-inch laptop may be the last notebook you buyFrom the beginning, one of the benefits of desktop PCs has been the ability to replace components with easily available parts. Want more storage, more memory, or to replace a graphics adapter? Pop out the old one, drop in the new and keep rockin’.… May 18 24May 18, 2024Article at Houston Chronicle
Ads and nags in Windows 11 driving you nuts? Here’s how to turn them off.Microsoft’s Windows operating system has always had its share of annoyances. In the 1990s, one of the most popular websites for getting help with it was called Windows Annoyances. Today, Windows 11 is a more reliable and capable product … but it can… Apr 21 24April 21, 2024Article at Houston Chronicle
Faster, more efficient chips for Windows could challenge Apple processorsWhen Apple last month introduced new MacBook Pros and iMacs built around its latest home-grown processors, the company continued a drumbeat that began three years ago with the debut of its Apple Silicon chips: These Macs are more efficient and more… Nov 13 23November 13, 2023Article at Houston Chronicle
5 tech tips for Facebook, Apple Watch, Windows, your iPhone and its chargerWhen it comes to making tech work for you, it's the little things that bring the most joy. The tips, tricks and clever hacks that make you say, "Where has this been all my life?” One of the most satisfying things is having readers, friends or family… Oct 23 23October 23, 2023Article at Houston Chronicle
Windows 10 is running out of time. Get ready now for its demise.All good things must come to an end, and in about two years that will include Microsoft’s wildly popular operating system, Windows 10. Launched in 2015, it is by far the most-used version of that OS, despite Microsoft having released its successor,… Sep 11 23September 11, 2023Article at Houston Chronicle
Missing Boot Camp for running Windows on the latest Macs? Parallels Desktop 18 for Mac to the rescue!When Apple launched its Mac computers built around its own processors, it was considered a landmark as its Apple Silicon chips outperformed the Intel-based CPUs the company had used since 2005. The first round of chips, dubbed M1, ran cooler,… Sep 02 22September 02, 2022Article at Houston Chronicle
Don’t settle! Here are solid alternatives for Apple’s lesser softwareThis is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate One of the best things about Apple’s Macintosh computers is that they come with a complete suite of apps that let you be productive right out of the box. These are full-functioning… May 12 22May 12, 2022Article at Houston Chronicle
Were you given a used Windows PC? Here’s how to make it yours, safely.In November, I wrote a column on knowing when to replace a personal computer. In it, I told the sad tale of my daughter who’d cracked the screen of her gaming laptop. She wound up replacing it with a newer model. But I didn’t finish the story. I… Mar 24 22March 24, 2022Article at Houston Chronicle
Here's the best tech gear I own and use in 2021Long ago, but not so far away, I used to do an annual awards column, calling out what I thought were the best new tech products of the year. That schtick fell by the wayside around the turn of the century, but maybe it’s time to bring it back in more… Dec 29 21December 29, 2021Article at Houston Chronicle
Windows 11 is not for everyone. At least, not yet.There once was a time when a new version of Microsoft Windows was a cause for celebration. Remember the outrageously geeky Windows 95 launch, with Bill Gates burning a little pocket change to get the rights to use the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” as… Oct 27 21October 27, 2021Article at Houston Chronicle
Review: Parallels Desktop For Mac 17 Is Incremental For Intel, A Big Leap For M1 MacsWhen Apple revealed that it was going to use its own ARM-based processors in Macs during the 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference virtual keynote, it offered a brief demo of a version of Parallels, the popular virtualization software, running Linux… Aug 13 21August 13, 2021Article at Forbes
Ask Dwight: If You Have To Ask About Installing The Windows 11 Preview ... Don’t.(Note: This story originally appeared in my Release Notes newsletter in the “I Have A Question” item. Get the good stuff first by subscribing to the newsletter, which drops each Tuesday morning.) Q. I am very interested in Windows 11. It looks great.… Jul 26 21July 26, 2021Article at Forbes
It Goes To 11: Microsoft Unveils Its Next Version Of WindowsMicrosoft’s next version of its flagship operating system will be called Windows 11, and while much of its softer, more modern design owes a lot to Apple’s macOS, the software giant also threw down a gauntlet to its longtime competitor by loosening… Jun 24 21June 24, 2021Article at Forbes
