Category: personalcomputing

Microsoft’s latest VR experiment is a literal walk in the park

[ad_1] The biggest breakthrough is a method to let people navigate a real-world environment while experiencing VR. Microsoft suggests users could explore a virtual world while traveling along a familiar route such as their daily walk to work. The VR system can adapt to changes to the route made by the walker, “making it possible […]

Serato’s DJ software is ready for macOS Catalina

[ad_1] Serato DJ Pro 2.3 is here!This release gives support for macOS Catalina. Apple’s new ‘Music’ app is also supported which provides a seamless transition for DJs. 🔥 More info https://t.co/eMNLPRyLPb pic.twitter.com/QCZXReEDpn — Serato (@Serato) October 21, 2019 However that’s not everything you’ll need to control the music, and Serato has a list of hardware […]

Microsoft has a new way to keep your computer’s firmware from being hacked

[ad_1] Now Microsoft thinks it has a solution to the problem. As part of a new partnership with PC manufacturers, the company is launching an initiative called Secured-core PC. With Secured-core PC, Microsoft is rethinking Windows’s relationship with firmware and how it handles booting up a device. Under this new system, a processor’s firmware will […]

Best Buy throws in a $50 gift card with the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3

[ad_1] If you’re in the market for a good deal on a Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, you might want to check out Best Buy. The retailer is offering a $50 gift card with the system, which starts at $1,199. Best Buy is also throwing in a six-month Trend Micro Internet Security subscription worth $30. While […]

Bungie pulls popular gun from ‘Destiny 2’ after discovering exploit

[ad_1] It’s not certain when Telesto will be back, but it won’t be surprising if there’s a fix soon (possibly around the game’s usual Tuesday reset). The timing is lousy regarless of when a fix arrives. The weekends-only merchant Xur was selling Telesto up until Bungie yanked it, and the first of three Iron Banner […]

The best trackballs

[ad_1] A trackball isn’t as accurate as a good-quality mouse, but it can be more precise than a trackpad for anyone looking to eliminate repetitive motion from mousing around too much. Although trackballs can help some people with some symptoms of repetitive stress injury, they can’t help everyone—we recommend consulting a doctor first if you’re […]

Samsung won’t support Linux on DeX once Android 10 arrives

[ad_1] The decision leaves users in a tough spot. This not only gave Linux fans a way to run their preferred computing platform from their phone, it was the only option that provided a full-fledged desktop OS (in this case, Ubuntu Linux). If you use Android 10, you’ll have to revert to the considerably more […]

The Morning After: Nike’s accessible AJI

[ad_1] Drones will drop the orders in yards and driveways.Alphabet’s Wing starts drone deliveries to US homes During a pilot program in Christiansburg, Virginia, drones will drop off packages from FedEx, Walgreens and local retailer Sugar Magnolia, which include over-the-counter medication, snacks and gifts. Alphabet says it’s the first commercial drone delivery service to homes […]

Holiday shopping can be a chore. Let us help!

[ad_1] There’s a scant 68 days until Christmas is once again upon us, and 65 until Hanukkah begins. There are likely plenty of people left on your shopping list, including those few who are always impossible to buy for (looking at you, Dad) so we want to lend you a helping hand: If you find […]

Remedy fixes ‘Control’ on the Epic Store so it will work offline

[ad_1] The update that added a photomode to Remedy’s moody shooter Control also added some new headaches for PC players who purchased it from the Epic Games Store. Although the team says that changes made were intended to validate “future expansions,” their actual impact removed Steam controller support and forced players to stay online. Overnight […]