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Now, you can download the operating system on your Windows, macOS or Linux computer in the form of a 129MB electron app. First reported by the Verge, the latest attempt to preserve the legacy software comes from Felix Rieseberg, a software engineer at Slack. Rieseberg published on Github the source code required to get Windows 95 running on your machine. MORE: How to Use Windows 10 - Guide for Beginners & Power Users The app isn’t just a series of images meant to give you a hit of nostalgia; it actually works, sort of....

Fortunately, Microsoft announced (opens in new tab) that it’s building dedicated cloud-gaming devices for gamers. The Redmond-based tech giant promised that the hardware would make it easier for users to game on monitors and TVs without a console. Gaming on weird phones: LG Wing and Microsoft Surface Duo’Tell Me Why’ review: The most boring game on Xbox Game PassBest cheap gaming laptops 2021 Microsoft is building dedicated cloud-gaming devices Microsoft didn’t divulge the type of cloud-gaming hardware it’s working on, but as TechCrunch pointed out, there’s a good chance the Redmond-based tech giant is building a Chromecast-like streaming stick or a small Apple TV-esque box....

Best Xbox Game Pass PC games in 2021Xbox Series X controller has a super useful hidden trick — take that, PS5 DualSense!Microsoft Project xCloud beta review Now, users are getting a more, with games including Bridge Constructor Portal, Morkredd, Neoverse, Nowhere Prophet, Spiritfarer, The Little Acre and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. Other notables titles that have touch controls include Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Minecraft Dungeons, Dead Cells, Celeste and even Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice....

However, Spencer has officially shut that rumor down in a recent interview with the German website Game Star (opens in new tab). Here’s what Spencer had to say about putting Xbox Game Pass on competitive consoles. See our The Last of Us Part II review (spoiler-free)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 far...

As far as what we can expect from the showcase, we know that the Developer_Direct will do exactly as it promises in the name: This is a showcase that focuses on the developers and their studios. As a result, there will be no host, with the games being talked about by creators from Arkane, Mojang, Turn 10, and ZeniMax Online Studios. Unfortunately for fans of Starfield, however, the game will be receiving its own dedicated showcase in the future....

As PhoneArena pointed out, we don’t know how the Redditor gained possession of the unreleased Pixel Watch. It’s also worth noting that you won’t see any turned-on photos of the Pixel Watch (the leaker refused to fire it up because they didn’t want to get caught). Still, the photos give us a lot of juicy information, especially regarding the Pixel Watch box’s contents. Pixel Watch unboxed ahead of Google event The Reddit user seemingly has the Pixel Watch with a polished silver stainless steel case and a charcoal active band....

Investigators at Check Point Research discovered an uptick of pandemic profiteers targeting Zoom and Google Hangouts participants as videoconferencing usage skyrockets to fulfill work-from-home and social-distancing needs. Have you noticed a surge in phishing emails since the coronavirus outbreak? We have, too!Fake COVID-19 apps are spreading malware: How to protect your PCCoronavirus is being exploited by hackers to spread malware: What to do How Zoom users are being targeted by COVID-19-capitalizing hackers Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in January, a whopping 1,700 new domains contained the word “Zoom” – 25% of those domains (425 to be exact) were registered within the past 7 days....

By the way, Black Friday is right around the corner, so be sure to bookmark our Black Friday live blog so you can benefit from pre-Black Friday deals, and get a preview of what to expect, before the mad, post-Thanksgiving scramble. Yes, this incredibly powerful laptop runs on the M1 chip, the same processor that powers the M1 MacBook Air and the M1 MacBook Pro. The 11-inch iPad Pro in this deal packs an 11-inch Retina Display, Apple’s custom M1 chip and 256GB of storage....

Currently, the online giant offers the 2015 15.4-inch MacBook Pro (opens in new tab) for $1,799.99. That’s $200 under the Apple Store’s direct price and the cheapest price we’ve seen for this laptop since it launched in May of 2015. (Excluding refurb prices). This media powerhouse packs a 2.2-GHz Haswell Core i7 quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Unlike the 2016 MacBook Pros with Touch Bar, the 2015 MacBook Pro has all the essential connectivity you need including two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB ports, HDMI, and an SD card reader....

1. Better Inking Microsoft’s digital drawing and writing tools are getting expanded powers in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update slated for this summer. Jot down a time in a sticky note, and that time becomes tappable so that you can set up a reminder with the Cortana assistant. Draw a line between two points on a map, and you’ll not only get a calculation of the distance, but directions between the two points as well....

Not all the best wireless earbuds come with lengthy playtimes. In fact, the industry standard for battery life on true wireless models is about 5 to 6 hours per charge and 24 hours for the charging case. Talk about small numbers compared to what the best wireless headphones get you, which is anywhere between 25 to 70 hours, depending how you use them. As frustrating as it is to recharge your buds almost every other day, there are solutions to optimize battery life for longer listening and talk times....

On Feb. 1, the macOS Sur 11.2 release rectified some issues with Bluetooth, iCloud, external displays and the new ProRAW photos. But there’s still some bugs that need to be addressed for MacBook Pro owners of 2016 and 2017 models, which is where macOS Sur 11.2.1 swoops in to save the day (via 9to5Mac). macOS Big Sur reviewmacOS Big Sur: Everything we’re excited about macOS Big Sur — a crucial update for MacBook Pro owners The macOS Big Sur 11....

Acer’s Key Strengths Innovative design: Acer’s investment in avante-garde gaming rigs skyrocketed its innovation score to new heights. The company pampered its gaming battlestations with eye-catching innovative features including futuristic sliding keyboards and rotating displays.Wide selection of systems: If you want a lot of bang for your buck, Acer is the way to go. The company’s catalog is deep and ranges from incredibly affordable Chromebooks to powerful gaming battlestations. Acer’s Main Weaknesses...

The Aspire 5 is sleeker, but makes some sacrifices to achieve its design, while the Aspire E 15 is a little chunky, but may appeal to people who still use older tech. While you can’t go wrong with either of them, there can be only one victor. Here’s how these two budget laptops stack up. Acer Aspire 5 vs. Acer Aspire E 15: Specs Compared Design The designs of the Acer Aspire 5 and Acer Aspire E 15 are as different as night and day, literally and figuratively....

Made from post consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, this sustainable laptop is easy to repair, upgrade and recycle by yourself — dramatically reducing its environmental footprint. But with 11th Gen Intel CPUs and a range of decently powerful configurations, you won’t be worrying about that for a while. The real question is: in a world where companies slap an eco-friendly sticker on subpar products made partially out of sustainable materials, does the Acer Aspire Vero stand out?...

Design When closed, the aluminum Acer Chromebook 15 looks like a more expensive machine, as the metal lid catches the light bouncing off the glistening beveled edges of the deck. But don’t look underneath if you want to keep this illusion alive, as its all-rubber underside will remind you of its affordability. Frustratingly, the laptop’s touch screen is surrounded by, and receded into, a thick gray bezel, which I kept grazing when trying to touch the tops of full-screen apps....

This is a great choice for students who are doing remote learning or for anyone searching for a secondary laptop. And thanks to its small size and fairly long battery lift, it’s an ideal choice for mobile professionals. We haven’t had the opportunity to review the Acer Chromebook Spin 311. but looking at the specs, it has the potential to offer decent performance. Thanks to its Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, the laptop can tackle light productivity tasks such as word processing....

I got a hands-on with an early model of the laptop and, so far, it’s checking off all the right boxes. Acer ConceptD 7 Pro pricing and configurations The Acer ConceptD 7 Pro I’m previewing costs a whopping $3,699 and has a 2.3-GHz Intel Core i7-10875H processor with 32GB of RAM, a pair of 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD in Intel Raid 0 configuration, and 4K display. Acer ConceptD 7 Pro design The ConceptD 7 Pro is a stunning shade of alpine white....

The new Acer Chrome OS laptops coming our way this new year include the Chromebook 314, the Chromebook 315 and the Chromebook Spin 513. Find out which one is best for your needs. The best Chromebooks of 2022Chromebooks with the best battery life in 2022 Acer Chromebook 314 The Acer Chromebook 314 is a Chrome OS laptop that targets students seeking a budget-friendly laptop. Parents and guardians needn’t be worried about their kids dropping this Chromebook; it’s rated for MIL-STD 810H durability....

Editors’ Note: The Wal-Mart price quoted in the button above includes $30.00 in tax. Design: Simple The Swift 1 is a simple but sleek laptop. Outfitted with a sturdy, full aluminum body, the Swift 1 is matte gray with black plastic accents, including the keyboard, fingerprint scanner, hinge, trim and rubber grip. A silver Acer logo can be found on the laptop’s lid, while a black one lies on the bottom bezel....