Microsoft Surface Pro 4 copycats run riot: Samsung, Dell, HP and others offer better options
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Books run on Windows 10 and feature designs that rhyme with Microsoft’s Surface Pro. The field is getting crowded as HP, Dell, Lenovo and others update Surface-like devices faster than Microsoft. Read More
Windows 10 tip: Add extra details to Task Manager’s Processes tab
Task Manager’s list of running processes is a useful tool all on its own. But you can tweak its display to add extra information, including the full path of the command that started each running process. Read More
Apple’s big $1,000+ iPhone gamble
The days of Apple being able to push hardware out of the door with crazy price tags on it are at an end, and that makes the $1,000+ iPhone a massive gamble. Will it pay off, or will it be a flop? Read More
Free to iPhone, iPad, Mac users: Apple is now giving away its iWork and iLife apps
Even if you own older Apple hardware, you can now get Apple’s iWork Office rival and iLife apps for free. Read More
Lenovo Miix 510 review: An affordable homage to the Surface Pro 4
Lenovo’s Miix 510 two-in-one hybrid has a solid kickstand, a well-made keyboard, and a bundled Active Pen stylus. Downsides include significant heat output and disappointing battery life. Read More
Crowdfunded Mirabook is latest attempt at a laptop dock for smartphones
French firm Miraxess is offering a 13.3-inch notebook shell for Android and Windows phones and even Raspberry Pi via its Indiegogo campaign for as little as $180 — if the project achieves full funding. Read More
ATO website down following planned maintenance
The Australian Taxation Office’s website is down, again, following scheduled maintenance over the four-day weekend. Read More
Five things I learned building a new Wi-Fi network
Getting a Wi-Fi network up and running is easy, but putting in place frustration-free Wi-Fi takes thought, planning, and new hardware. Read More
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
As Samsung’s DeX and the Galaxy S8 stands today, there’s a role for the device as a Chromebook alternative. It remains to be seen if it’s a virtual desktop infrastructure option. Read More
Windows Hello: This bank wants you to log into your account with your face or fingerprint
Online banking customers will be able to log on with face or fingerprint using Windows Hello. Read More