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Windows on ARM Benchmarked: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 vs. Intel Celeron N3450

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FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, March 25, 2018, 1:00 AM TechSpot Microsoft

Microsoft has come up with strange ideas over the years. Their latest one is running Windows on ARM (again), with the help of Qualcomm and some daring manufacturing partners to bring a new OS variant that can emulate x86 software. We get hands on with the first Windows on ARM device, the HP Envy x2, for some serious benchmarking.

Microsoft Software

Windows Server 2019 preview available now, full version launching later this year

And Microsoft is increasing the price

By Rob Thubron, March 21, 2018, 7:59 AM 10 comments

Electronics Microsoft

US Navy's newest attack submarine includes an Xbox 360 controller

The 'new' photonics mast controls will be familiar to most recruits

By Cal Jeffrey, March 19, 2018, 12:56 PM 12 comments

Microsoft Gaming

For Microsoft, the future of gaming is in the cloud

Can Microsoft succeed where others have failed?

By David Matthews, March 15, 2018, 3:32 PM 19 comments

Microsoft Security

Microsoft will pay up to $250,000 for the 'coordinated disclosure' of Spectre and Meltdown-like flaws

Microsoft is rolling out a new 'speculative execution' bounty program

By Cohen Coberly, March 15, 2018, 1:10 PM

Microsoft The Web

Microsoft's latest Outlook.com facelift is rolling out for regular users today

Outlook.com's calendar and people tools will remain in beta

By Cohen Coberly, March 14, 2018, 6:15 PM

Microsoft

Microsoft unveils three new motion controllers designed to make VR more tactile

Microsoft is aiming to make virtual reality more realistic

By Cohen Coberly, March 12, 2018, 2:00 PM

Industry Microsoft

A 'major' upcoming Windows 10 update will bring a dedicated AI platform for developers

Developers can soon use your PC's hardware to run AI processing tasks

By Cohen Coberly, March 7, 2018, 7:04 PM

Software Microsoft

Windows 10 S will become a "mode" of Windows 10 next year

The standalone OS' days are numbered

By Shawn Knight, March 7, 2018, 11:12 AM 7 comments

Security Microsoft

Cortana allows researchers to bypass password lock with voice commands

Hackers find new ways to gain access

By Greg Synek, March 7, 2018, 9:34 AM

Microsoft Industry

Microsoft will allow Azure to be run on private government servers

Keeping data in the right hands

By Greg Synek, March 5, 2018, 11:52 AM 5 comments

Microsoft Gaming

Upcoming Xbox One Spring Update will bring a 1440p resolution option and Mixer improvements

Xbox Insiders can access some of these features now

By Cohen Coberly, March 2, 2018, 1:38 PM

Microsoft Software

Most Windows 10 PCs are now running the Fall Creators Update

Adoption recently passed 85 percent, report finds

By Shawn Knight, February 23, 2018, 2:19 PM 16 comments

Industry Microsoft

Man tries to reduce e-waste but is facing prison time over dispute with Microsoft

Duplication of restore discs remains contested

By Greg Synek, February 20, 2018, 10:21 AM 57 comments

Google Microsoft

Google Project Zero discloses 'Medium' severity Microsoft Edge security flaw

Google has disclosed yet another bug in Microsoft's software

By Cohen Coberly, February 19, 2018, 2:01 PM 3 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft removes document showing limitations of Windows 10 on ARM

But you can read about them here

By Rob Thubron, February 19, 2018, 8:32 AM 9 comments

Microsoft Mobile

Microsoft launches Photos Companion app, enabling rapid smartphone-to-PC image transfers

Simply scan a QR code to transfer your images

By Cohen Coberly, February 15, 2018, 1:12 PM

Microsoft Software

Latest Windows 10 build brings 'Ultimate Performance' mode for professional users

The new mode trades power consumption for maximum performance

By Cohen Coberly, February 15, 2018, 10:31 AM 21 comments

Gaming Microsoft

Sea of Thieves' PC specs show requirements for 540p @30 fps up to 4k @60fps

It's an extensive list

By Rob Thubron, February 13, 2018, 10:21 AM 7 comments

Microsoft Software

Microsoft will allow non-Insiders to test upcoming Windows 10 app updates via new 'app previews'

Microsoft is looking to diversify their feedback sources

By Cohen Coberly, February 12, 2018, 11:35 AM

Microsoft Google

Microsoft's Build conference will overlap with Google I/O this year

Hardcore devs will have some tough decisions to make come May

By Shawn Knight, February 8, 2018, 4:16 PM

Microsoft Security

Microsoft is testing authenticator logins for Windows 10 S users

Using a password to log in to Windows may soon be a thing of the past

By Cohen Coberly, February 8, 2018, 2:34 PM 3 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft kills off Windows S as a stand-alone product, replaces it with 'S Mode'

The company is rethinking its Windows S strategy

By Rob Thubron, February 4, 2018, 10:30 AM 22 comments

Microsoft Hardware

Microsoft launches cheaper, weaker Surface Laptop model

If your budget is tight, the new $799 Surface Laptop may be for you

By Cohen Coberly, February 2, 2018, 10:34 AM 9 comments

Microsoft Software

Microsoft reveals Office 2019 will only run on Windows 10 PCs

More reasons to upgrade

By Rob Thubron, February 2, 2018, 9:47 AM 31 comments