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Laptop vs Tablet: Which one is best for you?

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Laptop vs Tablet: Which one is best for you? Laptop vs tablet: Which is right for you? We guide you through the various benefits and drawbacks of both laptops and tablets to help you make an informed decision on your next device. When it comes to buying a new portable computer, these days you’re no longer limited to the laptop option. Tablets are a viable alternative for many people looking to get things done on the go. Now that companies such as Apple with its iPad Pro, or Google with its Pixel C, have started to make high-end, powerful tablet/laptop hybrids, the options available have become even more overwhelming. How best to navigate under such tyranny of choice? Well, step one is to read this helpful guide we’ve put together. It’s worth bearing in mind that there is no better option, but there is a best option for you. Essentially, this is going to come down to what you want to do with your new purchase. If you're unsure of which device is going to support your multitaski...

Windows 10 vs Windows 8: Should you upgrade?

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Windows 10 vs Windows 8: Should you upgrade? WINDOWS 10 VS WINDOWS 8 – WHY YOU SHOULD DITCH WINDOWS 8 RIGHT NOW Our experience of Windows 10 shows it’s the upgrade that's been badly needed ever since Windows 8 launched. Its combination of a much improved desktop experience, more intuitive integration of touchscreen features, a host of new apps and better performance makes it a clear upgrade over its predecessor. With plenty of new features, better integral hardware support and improved performance it's also a worthy upgrade for Windows XP and Windows 7 users too. Where the benefits of Windows 10 are most felt, though, are those that have bought a PC or laptop in the last few years and been lumbered with Windows. It improves the desktop experience by an order of magnitude, and introduces several new features that will delight power users. Gamers have more to look forward to as well. Windows brings DirectX 12, which promises significant performance improvements plus a new Xbox g...

Windows 7 vs Windows 10 comparison

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Windows 7 vs Windows 10 comparison SHOULD YOU DITCH WINDOWS 7 FOR WINDOWS 10? Windows 10 is a big improvement over Windows 8, but what if you’re still using Windows 7? Microsoft may be offering a free upgrade to Windows 10, but should you take it or should you stick with what you know? You don't have much time left to decide: the free upgrade ends on July 29th so unless you want to pay upwards of £80 for an upgrade, now is the time to make your final decision. Below we'll take you through the differences between Windows 7 and 10, but before we get to that it's also worth pointing out that on August 2nd, Microsoft will issue the Windows 10 Anniversary update. There are several new features in the update that might push the non-upgrader over the edge to activating their free Windows 10 licence. For a start, the personal assistant Cortana is getting a major upgrade, with new commands and the ability to ask questions about meetings, flight information and anything else you can ...

All About Android – Android Versions with List Names and Features

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Android is the most popular mobile operating system no doubt. Most of the credits for the popularity and adoption of Android goes to the fact that it’s open by nature. Since the early days when the T-Mobile G1 was the only Android powered handset you could possibly get, the source code for the operating system has been available for everyone to download and play with. This article is geared towards going down the memory lane of all the Android versions with list names basically all about Android and taking a look at what new features they brought in with them. Before that let’s look at the back story which I’m sure most of you aren’t aware of. Before Android or any other fork of Android existed, there was a small mobile software company named Danger which was founded by a former Apple engineer Andy Rubin. What made Danger popular was Hiptop, a smartphone with a landscape keyboard and an interface which prioritized web browsing and messaging. Danger entered into a uni...