Google CEO Pichai calls off staff diversity meeting after Googlers voice safety fears
Google is searching for an answer to the fallout from that anti-diversity memo. Read More
Our Surface computers don’t break after a couple of years, insists Microsoft
Microsoft defends the quality and reliability of its Surface family after Consumer Reports dropped its recommended rating for the firm’s latest hardware. Read More
Australia picking up pace with digital transformation: Veeam
The co-CEO of Switzerland-based Veeam Software has told organisations if they’re not paranoid their business is going to be disrupted, they will soon find themselves in trouble. Read More
Mint 18.2: Still the best Linux desktop
Want a better operating system than Windows 10? Want a great Linux desktop? Then Linux Mint 18.2 is for you. Read More
Consumer Reports pulls recommended ratings on Microsoft Surface laptops based on reliability scores
The move is a hit to Microsoft’s hardware business — and many of the reliability problems appear to be software related. Read More
AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors are out
Your wait for AMD Threadripper Ryzen chips is over. Read More
WorkMarket acquires OnForce, aims to bolster IT labor marketplace, work management
WorkMarket will use OnForce’s labor tools and marketplace to bolster its portfolio of work management tools. Read More
Windows 10 tip: Create a new local user account for troubleshooting
Having a secondary user account is useful for troubleshooting problems with your primary account. Here’s how to create a local account and set it up as an Administrator so it’s available when you need it. Read More
Acer’s new Chromebook 11 C771 features Intel Skylake processors, $280 starting price
The manufacturer says the new laptop, designed for education and commercial clients, is the first 11.6-inch Chromebook to use sixth-generation Core CPUs. Read More
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box, First Take: A GPU upgrade path for your Mac
Buy an external Thunderbolt 3 expansion box and a powerful graphics card to put in it, and you can give your Mac’s (or PC’s) GPU performance a serious boost. Read More