Why is it called Windows 10 and not Windows 9?

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When Microsoft announced its newest operating system, the surprise was not that it was coming, but that Windows would be skipping 9 and headed straight to 10. So why, exactly, is Windows 10 getting the nod instead of 9?

4K vs. UHD: What’s the difference?

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The terms UHD and 4K have become so conflated that TV makers, broadcasters, and tech blogs are using them interchangeably — but they’re not the same thing.

ARM-based chip can run for ‘decades’ on one set of batteries

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New Atmel microcontrollers are setting records for low power consumption with a target battery lifespan measured in decades. These are the kind of innovations that could make human-powered electronics a reality in the long-term.

Best laptops for photo editing: Retina is important, but it’s not everything

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Photo editing on the road is always challenging, with the need for a high-quality display, fast graphics, and lots of RAM at odds with carrying a lightweight laptop. Here are some of the best laptops we’ve found for the road-warrior photographer.

Verizon owners can finally opt out of supercookies — here’s how

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Verizon has finally added the ability to opt out of its highly controversial supercookie tracking program, but the move is unlikely to satisfy privacy advocates — and it’s part of a wider trend towards comprehensive data gathering on customers.