Recent content by JD88

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    Latest OS X Update Contained iTunes Bug

    People actually use iTunes?
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    Lenovo Y410p Lag spiking and sudden FPS problems

    It's an issue with Riot and their servers. I think it's happening to everyone. It's a widespread problem on their forums and has been going on for weeks.
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    With Unity, Unreal Engine Support, Firefox Becomes Gaming Platform

    Like all cloud computing innovations, the big thing about this is that it is platform agnostic. No matter what device a user is on, they can play these games. That means a lot more freedom from something like a Microsoft monopoly that puts a tight stranglehold on innovation.
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    Google Smartwatch May Sport 280 x 280 display, 4GB Storage

    Give us touchless Google Now like the Moto X has, a built in GPS and fitness tracker, and week long battery life and this thing is golden.
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    Xpocalypse Not: Microsoft May Support Windows XP in China Past April 8

    So now we have the proof that all the XP end of the world stuff is simply greedy Microsoft trying to convince people that they need to shell out hundreds of dollars for the absolutely 0 increase in functionality that Windows 8 offers. The situation in China is a little bit different too as the...
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    Critical Linux Flaw Threatens More Systems Than You Think

    Already fixed in Ubuntu. (Same day)
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    What Gaming Looks Like on Google Glass

    When I read the title of this article I was skeptical and almost laughed, but this actually looks very cool.
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    Next Apple TV May Feature New Interface and Games

    Google TV has had games for some time now. I also look for games to begin adding native Chromecast support.
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    Google Recalls Faulty Chromebook Charger

    Only 9 chargers malfunctioned out of 150,00 sold. That's a very small percentage which would be incredibly difficult to identify in any sort of testing. These chargers were not manufactured by HP or Google as they were sourced by a third party supplier.
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    Are Windows 8.1's Security Improvements Worth the Upgrade?

    Alex, you're missing the point. Regardless of what you think of Google's business model, the vast majority of people use Android or iOS in which updates are free and happen often. Why would they expect anything less from MS products?
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    Are Windows 8.1's Security Improvements Worth the Upgrade?

    back_by_demand, No matter what web browser on what operating system you are using, you see exactly the same number of ads. They all lead to the same web. One is no more "bombarded" on Chrome OS or Android than they are on Windows. Ads only appear on the web or within free apps just like they...
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    Are Windows 8.1's Security Improvements Worth the Upgrade?

    Camikazi, all you've done is explain why those operating systems exist. Yeah Microsoft needs those sales to make money. My point is that business model is being rendered obsolete as this model simply doesn't work now that Microsoft is starting to have a hard time showing clear advantages over...
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    Are Windows 8.1's Security Improvements Worth the Upgrade?

    signothorn you are a very smart man. It's all about money. When your badly antiquated business model revolves around selling an operating system for large sums of money, you need to have your "new" products be "better" in some way than the old. Windows 8 didn't improve a whole lot in useful...
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    Are Windows 8.1's Security Improvements Worth the Upgrade?

    signothorn you are a very smart man. It's all about money. When your badly antiquated business model revolves around selling an operating system for large sums of money, you need to have your "new" products be "better" in some way than the old. Windows 8 didn't improve a whole lot in useful...
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    Are Windows 8.1's Security Improvements Worth the Upgrade?

    How does this business model still work? On my Android phone I get the latest OS version free of charge. On my Ubuntu desktop I get the latest OS version free of charge and I also have the ability to adjust the UI however I see fit. On my Chromebook I get the latest OS version free of charge...