Windows 10

CloudGate X review: a tiny Windows 10 PC with big potential

In South Africa, there aren’t many options for compact computers. While displacing the size of media players, but allowing companies and small workstations full…

Watch Windows 10 boot on a Google Pixel 3 XL

You’d expect that some things just don’t go well together. Oil and water is probably the most famous example. But what about Windows running…

New Windows 10 version features ‘Light mode’

Microsoft has launched a new Windows 10 build for its Insider community to test. Build 18282, which is a Preview in its very early…

Microsoft pauses latest Windows 10 Update over disappearing files

Last week Microsoft released its latest October 2018 update for Windows 10, which was meant to empower “a new era of personal activity” according…

Acer Swift 5 review: a stylish lack of substance

Acer’s range of Swift ultrabooks are built with affordability in mind. They’re relatively cheap compared to Apple, Dell or HP’s offerings, but seemingly offer…

I-Life launches two budget Windows machines in South Africa

Miami-based tech brand I-Life has officially launched two of its products in South Africa though local distributor JD Group. Both machines run Windows 10…

Hacker brings Windows 10 ARM to Lumia smartphone

Windows 10 Mobile was a bit of a disaster for Microsoft, to say the least. Between the Android/iOS duopoly, app gap and the ridiculously…

Snapdragon 835 PCs: what about games?

Qualcomm and Microsoft have been really keen to point out the battery life in their upcoming Windows 10 PCs, touting up to 20 hours…

Hands-on: HP, Asus reveal two Snapdragon Windows PCs

HP and Asus have announced two new convertible Windows 10 laptops, powered by Snapdragon 835 processors, and set for 2018 launches. First up, we…

HP website reveals Snapdragon 835 laptop with 4GB RAM

Microsoft has been working on Windows 10 ARM for a while now, bringing the desktop operating system to mobile-focused chips as well. It’s also…

The Gearburn Podcast #21: Samsung DeX, and the future of converged computing

Welcome to the fortnightly Gearburn Podcast, where we postulate on the biggest happenings in the current tech world. This week, Hadlee Simons and Andy…

Windows 10 on ARM: expect laptops, convertibles, more

Microsoft’s BUILD conference this week saw it deliver a variety of news. From Apple-style cross-device functionality to iTunes on the Windows Store, the company…

Yes, iTunes is coming to Windows Store

Microsoft’s Windows 10 S is a rather interesting take on the platform, essentially being an entry-level Windows 10 variant. The biggest problem however, is…

Windows 10 picks up Apple Handoff-style functionality

One of the best things about owning a Mac and iPhone is how well they play with each other. The ability to seamlessly finish…

The Gearburn Podcast #12: Windows 10 S and Surface Laptop

Microsoft has thrown down the gauntlet and revealed Windows 10 S, effectively being an entry-level version of Windows 10. The new update is taking…

Windows 10 S is a good idea, but where’s the cheap Surface? [Column]

Microsoft used an event yesterday to make two major announcements, in the form of Windows 10 S and a Surface Laptop. The latter runs…

5 reasons to give Windows 10 S a skip

We quite like the idea of Windows 10 S, being a lighter weight variant of Windows 10 that pretty much strips things back for…

Just in: Microsoft reveals Windows 10 S

True to the rumours, Microsoft has announced a version of Windows called Windows 10 S. “It is streamlined for simplicity,” said Microsoft’s Terry Myerson…

Why hasn’t Microsoft released a flagship phone in almost two years? [Column]

The last time Microsoft revealed a high-end smartphone was back in the second half of 2015. Back then, we had the LG G4 (review),…

Windows 10 gets Power Throttling for battery savings

Windows has traditionally been more of a battery hog compared to Apple and Google‘s platforms, but Windows 10 has made significant strides. Now, the company…

Hybrid gaming smartphone has MediaTek, Intel processors

A new hybrid smartphone/gaming console promises a slideout gamepad, Android and Windows 10 in one package. The PGS or Portable Gaming System bears a…

Creators Update brings new Xbox One, Windows 10 features

Thanks to the Xbox app and native media capture capabilities, Windows 10 is arguably the best Windows for gaming. But Microsoft is hard at…

Watch: Windows 10 running on Snapdragon 820 processor

We’ve already covered Microsoft’s announcement that it’s working on Windows 10 for ARM chips, but the company has now shown footage of the combination in…

WhatsApp will take legal action against spammers, starting December

Showmax rolls out new sports streaming feature to all customers

New AfDB fund to help grow electronic financial services for low-income communities

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Google’s new Game Builder lets you make 3D games on Steam

Huawei users are getting Booking.com ads on their lock screens

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Audi’s new cars in Germany will count you down, pace you to green lights

Two Ford Focus trim levels also found to have lock issues

South Africa’s govt ministers really love German cars and big Toyotas report reveals