Here's how you can drastically boost your Mac's sound volume and improve audio quality by a huge margin. More details can be found here.
Want to find out which program or app is using the Internet from your Windows PC? While you can configure your firewall to block or allow incoming and outgoing connections for certain applications, keeping an eye out on applications can often be needed. This can be done via internal and even external tools.
The simplest way to protect a treasured mobile gadget, is to purchase a case or cover that can cope with the inevitable scratches, scuffs and drops that a device will inevitably face during its lifespan. But not everybody is thrilled about the added bulk, particularly when most protective gear arrives with no guarantees that a device is completely safe from harm, and as such, mobile vendors are always looking for ways to increase the ruggedness of their roster. A new patent filing suggests Apple may have found a solution to the problem of dropping, and thankfully, it appears to do so without adding masses of rubber or silicone to the outer shell.
Some may say Microsoft is desperate for attention, but lately it has been giving us very good reasons to do so. One of those many reasons has just hit the Microsoft Store; it's a 28-inch LED display from Dell and we know screens of these sizes do not come cheap, but what is coming cheap from Microsoft is the Dell 28 Ultra HD 4K Monitor (P2815Q) at an embarrassingly low $299 only.
Every year, Black Friday brings us closer to crossing off all those electronic gadgets on our humble wish-list, but with deals swarming the Internet like the stars around the earth, it often gets overwhelming. If you were looking for a quick overview of some of the best tech deals to be had from Apple, Google and Microsoft, we have rounded them up here.
Windows 10 Build 9888 has been spotted out in the wild, and therein, Microsoft appears to have bundled a few interesting new features, as well as some animations. The Office maker has no plan to release another build of the Technical Preview this side of the new year, but that's not to say they're not still being created and sent to OEMs, and if you're intrigued to learn of the alterations made with Build 9888, then we've the details right here.
If you're looking to keep track of all the best deals this Black Friday, we've got your back here. In a continuation of our coverage on the numerous deals being offered in the world of tech during the course of the next few days, below you'll find a list of the very best deals pertaining to Microsoft and its product line-up. From Surface tablets to Xbox consoles, there's something for everyone, and with next month's holiday season in mind, now would be a very good time to go ahead and make the purchase.
Google and Apple's partnership has been a shaky one at best, especially when it comes to iOS devices. Earlier on, Apple dropped Google Maps integration from iOS as the default maps and navigation app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in favor of its own Maps app, and YouTube was pulled from the list of stock apps as well, forcing Google to make both of these apps user-downloadable ones from the App Store. Now, it seems, that the default search provider for iOS Safari browser is up for grabs as well, as Google's contract is close to termination, and sources say that Bing and Yahoo! are both vying for the top spot.
We want the end of 2014 to fill you with wonder and amazement, like the climax to any year should, so we've taken a look at TIME Magazine's annual round-up of the year's best inventions in an attempt to reassure the technology loving world that innovation and creativity has been present throughout 2014.
Often, when you catch somebody peering over your shoulder while you're engaged with your mobile device, they're simply being nosey and trying to pry on your business. But there are legitimate reasons for others breaking this delicate social etiquette, namely to check out apps of interest that you may have installed. Rather than commit the ultimate faux pas, and, you know, have a conversation that doesn't involve some measure of digital intervention, a new service offers a unique, innovative way for you to discover and download apps that somebody has on their device. It's called #Homescreen, and you can find out more after the leap.
