But for another group of PC users, the reason remains a mystery. As Windows Latest reports (via TechRadar), the May 2020 update is being intentionally blocked by what Microsoft calls “other safeguards.” Specifics about what those safeguards could be were not provided, leaving frustrated Windows 10 users guessing. Pro X vs Pro 7 vs Laptop 3 vs Go 2: Which Surface Is Right for You?How to Use Windows 10How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2020...

You’re probably asking yourself, “why the heck would I want Windows Defender in Chrome?” According to a study, the Windows Defender technology — which is used by Microsoft Edge — is better at protecting users against phishing attacks than basic ol’ Chrome. How much better? In a page promoting the extension (opens in new tab), Microsoft highlights that Edge (using Windows Defender) blocks 99 percent of phishing attacks, while Chrome only identifies 87 percent of them....

Over at Newegg, as part of their end-of-month clearance sale, you can pick one up with some top-of-the-line specs for $600 off the list price — just $1,249. (opens in new tab) Best gaming laptopsBest cheap gaming laptopsHP Omen 15 review HP Omen 15 gaming laptop deal We know a thing or two about finding good gaming laptop deals. But even to us, this offers mind-blowing value for money beyond anything we’ve seen in a while — pairing good gaming performance with a fully-loaded spec list any creative pro loves to see....

Today only, you can get a WD 1TB My Passport Ultra External Hard Drive for just $39.99 at B&H Photo (opens in new tab). Normally priced at $69.99, that’s $30 off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this drive. It’s also $20 cheaper than Best Buy’s current price for the same drive (opens in new tab). This is one of the best external hard drives we’ve ever seen....

If you’ve missed out so far, your next chance is coming today from Walmart as the retailer will have the Xbox Series X in stock online (opens in new tab) at 9 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Pacific, 8 p.m. Central). The Xbox Series S will also be available at Walmart (opens in new tab). If you prefer Sony’s console, check out our guide on how to buy the PS5 today at Walmart....

This 13-minute trailer gives us a better look at how grotesque and meticulously paced the action and danger can be. It almost looks as if Doom were running at 0.25x speed. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farThis is what we know about the Xbox Series X and PS5 so far...

However, it’s not like the Xbox Series X|S can do this easily, as you can’t just insert a PS2 disc and expect it to start working. It’s a bit more complicated than that, requiring an actual emulator along with the console being on “Developer Mode.” Xbox Series X review: The most powerful console in the worldXbox Series X may be available in-store at Target on launch day PS5 vs. PS5 Digital Edition: Which one should you buy?...

Google began notifying users that their private videos may have been sent to strangers last year between Nov. 21 to 25. The admission of guilt comes just a day after it was announced that Google Photos would roll out a trial subscription service that sends you 10 random prints a month. Google states that the video leaks stem from a “technical issue” in Google’s Takeout service, which lets users download data....

There’s a good chance your laptop is powered by an Intel CPU. If so, then you’ll need to update your computer immediately, after a class of vulnerabilities was discovered that allows attackers to steal data directly from your processor. The so-called ZombieLoad bug and three related vulnerabilities were unearthed by some of the same researchers who brought the critical Spectre and Meltdown flaws into the spotlight, and it shares many similarities to those bugs....

Our expert picks for the best wireless earbuds, per budget and styleCheck out our Apple AirPods Pro review…and our Sony WF-1000XM4 review ANC won’t blow you away, but it is sufficient for the price. The inclusion of SoundID software from award-winning audio technology innovator Sonarworks helps tailor sound to your hearing. In addition, app support has been included this time around to personalize the buds in different ways. For its quality traits, the ColorBuds 2 also has its fair share of drawbacks....

Here are four reasons to buy the Pixelbook Go and three reasons to skip it. For a closer look at Google’s new clamshell Chromebook, check out our full Pixelbook Go review and our Best Chromebooks page. Buy Pixelbook Go (opens in new tab) Superslim design Most Chromebooks are slim and light, but none of them are like the Pixelbook Go. The Pixelbook Go’s magnesium-alloy chassis puts any plastic Chromebook to shame....

In this article, you will learn five different ways you can boost your computer’s gaming performance. What Does Gaming Performance Mean? Gaming performance is how well your computer can handle and display games. In this case, excellent performance means that your computer can run resource-intensive games without lagging or crashing. High-performance gaming computers typically run games with a high level of detail at around 60 to 120 frames per second (FPS) without problems....

According to cybersecurity firm Cyble, hackers snatched Zoom passwords by using credential stuffing attacks, which involves using passwords from previous data breaches. Hackers are often crossing their fingers that Zoom users are using the same passwords they’ve used on other compromised platforms. Successful logins are then collected and sold to other cybercriminals. Zoom, Google Hangouts attract phishing and malwareZoom is a privacy disaster — chat links can steal your personal infoZoom freezes new features for 90 days as privacy issues pile up...

Second only to our intrigue regarding the new chips is what Apple would do when it came to pricing. The good news is that Apple mostly kept pricing the same with the MacBook Pro 14-inch with M2 Pro starting at $1,999 for 16GB of RAM a 512GB SSD, a 14-inch Retina XDR display, with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, and MagSafe 3 port that I’m not yet completely sold on....

The personal information thieving malware has been snowballing over time and is found and shared mostly via pirated games and cheats for popular game titles. Part of the reason for its rapid proliferation is that Erbium is what is known as Malware-as-a-service (MaaS), which is essentially subscription malware. Until today I never knew that malware could have a customer service team, but Erbium does. Erbium’s malware service was originally just $9 a week, but its growing popularity has driven the price up to $100 per month, or you can subscribe for a whole year for $1,000....

Design I admit I wasn’t expecting the Acer Aspire 1 to look so dang sleek. A stylish profile and slim, lightweight chassis raise this laptop above its inexpensive rivals. Measuring 13.5 x 9.6 x 0.7 inches, the Aspire 1 is as slim as the HP Stream 14 (13.3 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches) and a lot more compact than the 15-inch Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (14.9 x 10.2 x 0....

Design The Predator’s aluminum-and-plastic design doesn’t stray far from the look of Acer’s other budget gaming notebooks; its black, metal lid has two red stripes flanking the Predator logo. There’s a small plastic bumper on the top of the lid that feels far cheaper than the aluminum that surrounds it. When you lift the lid, you’ll find the 15.6-inch, 1080p display, surrounded by a bezel that has the Predator logo on the bottom and the Acer logo on the top-left corner....

All of the unveiled gaming laptops, the Predator Helios 700, Predator Helios 300, Predator Triton 300 and Nitro 7, are refreshes of their predecessors, either totting brand new 10th Gen Intel CPUs or RTX Super GPUs. Here’s everything we know so far: Check out our best gaming laptops page for powerful systemsSee our best cheap gaming laptopsLooking for new games to play? See our best PC games page Pricing and availability The first of these laptops will be the Acer Predator Helios 300, which’ll launch sometime in July, starting at $1,199....

On the plus side, compared to its previous-gen model, the new Spin 3 has a smaller footprint, sports the latest 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and has a Thunderbolt 3 port. Adding a sweet little cherry on top, Acer includes a stylus with the Spin 3, which is perfect for casual artsy hobbyists and students with an affinity for taking digital notes. Of course, budget-friendly laptops do come with some trade-offs....

So far, the Acer Swift X (14-inch) impresses with its stylish exterior, solid specs, and a sharp display. However, the speakers are outstandingly bad, and the keyboard leaves a lot to be desired. Hopefully, the final production unit fixes some of these issues, but until then, we’ll have to wait and see if it’s worthy of landing on our best laptops page. Acer Swift X (14-inch) price and configurations The Acer Swift X (14-inch) model we were provided is an early sample, so things might be a little different when the final production version comes around....