Is It Still Cheaper to Build Your Own PC?

It used to be a commonly held belief that if you wanted the best bang for your buck in a PC, then you had to build your own. But times change. Check this latest article from MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 Insider build helps cure a major activation headache

Microsoft today shipped the latest Windows 10 preview to its Insider testers, with improvements to the Cortana assistant and the default Edge browser, and betas of the “universal” Skype apps for messaging, audio calling and video conferencing. More of this latest news from PCWorld.com

Microsoft’s ‘More Personal Computing’ is the next major hardware company

Microsoft has created a $43 billion business, a potential Apple-and-OEM-esque company-within-a-company that could be used to take up the slack if some of its computer-making partners falter—or much less likely, go independent if Redmond decided to spin off into parts. Check this article from PCWorld.com.

 

These secret tools reveal the hidden corners of your Chromebook’s storage

Chromebooks are built for the cloud. As such, on-device local storage is frequently an afterthought, since you don’t need to download any software or other large files for offline storage. Check this article from PCWorld.com

Microsoft’s New Xbox One Experience brings Windows 10 onto the console—with Cortana

What do you get when you combine the Xbox One gaming console with Windows 10? What Microsoft calls the New Xbox One Experience, or NXOE. And it’s beginning to roll out to testers right now. Check this article from PCWorld.com

What Are Facebook’s 360-Degree Videos and How Do You Upload Your Own?

At the annual F8 Facebook developer conference in September, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg unveiled something new coming to your News Feed. It’s called 360 Videos, and Zuckerberg thinks it’s the future of watching videos. More of this latest news from MakeUseOf.com

5 Money-Saving Tips You Must Know Before Buying a New Laptop

Having your laptop die can be a painful experience — and it’s made doubly so by the fact that buying a new one to replace it can be a bank-breaker. But you don’t have to go into debt to get one that will suit your needs! Check out this tips from MakeUseOf.com