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How to rotate a laptop or PC screen

How to rotate a laptop or PC screen
Portrait or landscape; how do you get a new perspective on your screen?
4 Nov 2020
How to get help in Windows 10

How to get help in Windows 10
Find out how to get expert help and support for Windows 10 from Microsoft and others
3 Nov 2020
Apple looks set to launch first ARM-based MacBooks next week

Apple looks set to launch first ARM-based MacBooks next week
The company has announced a "one more thing" virtual event for 10 November
3 Nov 2020
Google discloses actively-exploited Windows zero-day vulnerability

Google discloses actively-exploited Windows zero-day vulnerability
The vulnerability gives an attacker admin-level control of the targeted Windows computer
2 Nov 2020
iPhone 12 delay wiped $100 billion from Apple's stock market value

iPhone 12 delay wiped $100 billion from Apple's stock market value
The drop is a reflection of how heavily Apple relies on timing to generate success in its financial results
30 Oct 2020
Apple reportedly ramps up search engine development

Apple reportedly ramps up search engine development
Apple risks losing $12 billion in annual revenue if Google contract isn’t renewed due to antitrust restrictions
29 Oct 2020
Ten free ways to speed up Windows 10

Ten free ways to speed up Windows 10
Not ready to shell out for a new SSD? Here are some free tips you can try to speed up Windows 10
26 Oct 2020
Parallels Desktop brings Windows 10 apps to Chromebooks

Parallels Desktop brings Windows 10 apps to Chromebooks
The integration allows enterprise users to run full-featured Windows apps on their devices, as well as share files and documents
21 Oct 2020
Microsoft releases two emergency Windows patches

Microsoft releases two emergency Windows patches
Windows Codecs Library and Visual Studio Code are afflicted with remote code execution flaws
19 Oct 2020
Microsoft is forcibly installing PWAs on Windows 10

Microsoft is forcibly installing PWAs on Windows 10
Users have the option to uninstall the forced update
15 Oct 2020
Windows 10 update sparks driver compatibility fears

Windows 10 update sparks driver compatibility fears
Over-zealous verification checks designed to tighten security may block some older drivers
15 Oct 2020
16 top BBC micro:bit projects

16 top BBC micro:bit projects
Learn everything from beginner projects to challenges for confident coders
13 Oct 2020
iPhone 12 launch event confirmed for 13 October

iPhone 12 launch event confirmed for 13 October
Apple's "Hi, Speed" teaser suggests first 5G iPhones will debut at next week's virtual event
7 Oct 2020
Windows XP source code allegedly leaked online

Windows XP source code allegedly leaked online
The suspected Microsoft operating system files were spread on the anonymous forum 4chan
25 Sep 2020
Spotify and Epic take on Apple’s 30% ‘App Tax’

Spotify and Epic take on Apple’s 30% ‘App Tax’
The Coalition for App Fairness demands changes to the iPhone maker's 'anti-competitive practices'
25 Sep 2020
Microsoft Edge will arrive on Linux next month

Microsoft Edge will arrive on Linux next month
Preview version of the web browser aims to court developers and advanced users to Edge
23 Sep 2020
Lenovo laptops crashing after Windows 10 update, but there’s a fix

Lenovo laptops crashing after Windows 10 update, but there’s a fix
A faulty Windows patch is forcing ThinkPads into an endless boot loop
21 Sep 2020
Switch to Linux with these top distros

Switch to Linux with these top distros
Windows 7 is dead; it might be time consider switching to a stable, secure and fast alternative
15 Sep 2020
Android 11's budget version 'Go' is now available

Android 11's budget version 'Go' is now available
The new edition is designed to launch apps 20% faster than predecessor and works with cheaper smartphones
11 Sep 2020
Huawei to fully abandon Android by October 2021

Huawei to fully abandon Android by October 2021
The second version of its proprietary operating system Harmony will be tested on handsets starting December this year
11 Sep 2020
Chrome OS 87 makes life easier for parents with young children

Chrome OS 87 makes life easier for parents with young children
Parents no longer need to use their Android device to create a child account
10 Sep 2020
Android 11 introduces tighter privacy controls for apps 

Android 11 introduces tighter privacy controls for apps
Next instance of Google's OS also includes controls for IoT ecosystems and messaging apps
10 Sep 2020
Make Linux look like Windows 7

Make Linux look like Windows 7
If you can't quite bear to let Microsoft's recently retired operating system go, Ubuntu Linux can be fashioned into a suitable substitute
10 Sep 2020
Microsoft UK appoints Clare Barclay as CEO

Microsoft UK appoints Clare Barclay as CEO
Barclay replaces Cindy Rose, who has moved to lead the company's business across the rest of Western Europe
9 Sep 2020