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Twisty Laptops, Bendy Phones: Microsoft Bets Big on Design

This week, we look at the new Surface hardware and try to determine how much experimentation your workflow can withstand.
How to Switch iPhones Without Losing a Thing

Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.
New Microsoft analytics tools help identify and understand trends without compromising privacy

Developed to help policy-makers research human trafficking, these techniques for synthetic privacy, casual inference and visualizing complex graph statistics could be useful for many other problems.
16 Deals to Help Deck Out Your Home Office

Is your work space lacking in form and function? Some of our favorite desks, webcams, and keyboards are discounted right now.
Everything Microsoft Announced, Including a Wacky Laptop

The new hardware includes an updated Surface Duo 2, which you can finally call a phone, and a cute eco-friendly mouse.
Apple’s iPad Mini Proves That One Size Doesn’t Fit All

This tablet is powerful and pleasantly smol. But its steep price makes it a tough buy if you already have a phone, laptop, and TV.
How to Set Up a NAS to Securely Share Files


From file backups to movie streaming, network attached storage drives offer plenty of functions and features.
How to Call Customer Service and Actually Get What You Want

These tips are your best shot when trying to resolve issues swiftly with minimal stress.