Stories by Mark Hachman

Microsoft Edge in Chromium goes beta, and Microsoft says it's ready for everyday use

Microsoft unveils a beta channel for everyday users to try Microsoft Edge, built on its new Chromium foundation.

AMD: Next-gen Threadripper is coming, next-gen CrossFire probably isn't

AMD chief executive Lisa Su says that improving performance is becoming more complex, before reassuring customers again that the company hasn't given up on Threadripper.

Cerebras Systems' new deep-learning chip is as big as your keyboard, and the largest ever

Cerebras Systems announces the largest chip ever made: its trillion-transistor chip is a neural-network processor that measures inches on a side and requires water cooling.

New Windows 10 build adds GPU temp monitoring, desktop renaming, and Settings updates

Microsoft announces Windows 10 build 18963 in the 20H1 feature track, adding small but notable improvements to the Task Manager, Windows Search, Settings, and virtual desktops.

Microsoft's privacy policy admits contractors listen to Cortana, Skype recordings

Microsoft's privacy policy now discloses that contractors can access recordings of speech captured by Windows, without user permission.

Windows 10: What to expect in the next two releases

Microsoft plans to release a 19H1 "patch" for Windows 10 and a fuller-featured Windows 10 19H2 sometime next year.

Intel launches 10th-gen 'Ice Lake' chips, pushing hard on graphics for notebook PCs

Intel announces eleven new 10th-gen Core 'Ice Lake' microprocessors for notebooks and 2-in-1 PCs, claiming that its new graphics engine could rival low-end discrete GPUs.

Google's Chrome 76 arrives, blocking Flash in its entirety and stealthing incognito mode

Google's Chrome 76 begins shipping to users, taking the next step toward killing Flash and allowing incognito mode to be even stealthier.

Microsoft signals the end for Skype for Business Online, asking Teams to take over

While consumer Skype users are unaffected, Microsoft is pushing those who used the Skype for Business Online service to Microsoft Teams.

How Microsoft could make Windows 10 Pro the OS for PC enthusiasts

With virtualization, Microsoft has an opportunity to refashion Windows 10 Pro for PC enthusiasts. Here are other enterprise features that could appeal to pro-level consumers.

How to use Paint 3D's Magic Select tool to edit out photobombers from your photos

You don't need Adobe Photoshop to cut out an unwanted person or object from your digital photos, just Microsoft's Windows 10. Here's how to use the Magic Select tool within Paint 3D to do the job.

Windows 10's latest preview takes steps toward a more conversational Cortana

Windows 10 build 19845 for the Fast Ring adds a new Cortana beta, along with a colourful text cursor and improved Narrator capabilities.

Intel will increase low-end CPU production now that its 10nm Ice Lake transition is complete

Intel's profits and revenue fell during the second quarter, but they were still better than expected. With 10nm production in full swing, Intel is now in a position to attack the low-end processor market once again.

New Start screens revealed for Windows and Xbox

Microsoft accidentally revealed a new look for the Windows 10 Start screen, and disclosed a redesign of the Xbox home screen, too.

What Facebook's new government-enforced privacy restrictions mean for you

The Federal Trade Commission slapped Facebook with a $5 billion fine for violating a 2012 order governing data privacy. Here's how the new rules governing Facebook's use of app data, facial recognition, passwords, and phone numbers affect you.