The iPhone 6S and iPad Pro are cool and all, but the Apple gadget that I was most looking forward to this fall was the new Apple TV. It is, quite notoriously, the device that Apple has most publicly neglected over the years. Its last big update was way back in 2012, when Apple finally added 1080p support. And even that third-gen Apple TV wasn't too exciting, since it looked … [Read more...] about The new Apple TV® brings apps, Siri and a touchpad remote for $149
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Forget the shape, the Chromecast 2 is all about an app
The first thing you’ll notice about the new Google Chromecast is its form. But more interesting by far is its function. The new Chromecast app solves the biggest issue with the first iteration of Google’s streaming pendant (née stick): finding stuff to watch. The app pulls in information from compatible services like Netflix and Hulu and will let you search for and stream shows … [Read more...] about Forget the shape, the Chromecast 2 is all about an app
Windows 10: The first five things you need to do immediately after you install it
Windows users, it’s time to breathe a collective sigh of relief. After what seemed like an eternity trapped in the clutches of Windows 8, Microsoft’s latest and greatest operating system is finally here to save us. Tech bloggers the world over have sung Windows 10 praise. Is it really that great, or is it just that anything is better than the nightmare that was Windows 8? Who … [Read more...] about Windows 10: The first five things you need to do immediately after you install it
Computer obsolescence
Electronic devices only have approximately three months before facing obsolescence Every owner of a PC or electronic device faces the same question when picking out new parts. When going into a store to get a device the question always is whether I should buy Product X or Y or wait for Product Z three months from now. That’s because here’s always a faster graphics card … [Read more...] about Computer obsolescence