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May 2015

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About 45 articles found for 1 May 2015:

Five Reasons Why the LG G4 Is Cooler than the Samsung Galaxy S6

Editorials

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Five Reasons Why the LG G4 Is Cooler than the Samsung Galaxy S6

Will LG manage to stir customers away from the new Samsung?

by Alexandra Arici, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicWhatsApp Voice Calling Paves the Way for Facebook Phone, Free Wi-Fi Everywhere A Smartphone That Can Turn into a Smartwatch Might Actually Make Sense

Mobile World

Nexus 6 Battery Swells and Explodes Out of the Blue

Nexus 6 joins the group of phones that explode without notice

by Alexandra Arici, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicAndroid 5.1 Lollipop Rolling Out This Week for Nexus Devices - Report Google Rolls Out Android 5.1 Lollipop for Android One Phones in India

Rumours about mobile phones

LG G4c Might Be a Lite Version of the Company’s Flagship

LG might soon release another variant of its G4 handset

by Alexandra Arici, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicAndroid 5.0 Lollipop Released in AOSP, OTA Update for Nexus 4 & 5 Arrives “in the Coming Weeks”Windows Phone to Become World's #2 Business OS by 2016

Xbox One Glitch Ad Reveals Halo 5: Guardians - Hunt the Signal Competition

Games

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Xbox One Glitch Ad Reveals Halo 5: Guardians - Hunt the Signal Competition

It seems that four-man teams will have to engage in some real world treasure hunt to gain a big prize

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicHalo 5: Guardians Cover Art Revealed, Mysterious Spartans Included Sony: PlayStation 4 Sold 14.8 Million PlayStation 4 Home Consoles in Fiscal 2015

Games

Dragon Age: Inquisition - The Black Emporium Also Arrives on May 5

Gamers can use a new artefact to customize their character

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicFree Dragon Age: Inquisition Dragonslayer Multiplayer DLC Brings Dragons, New Agents Dragon Age: Inquisition Jaws of Hakkon DLC Out on PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 on May 26

Guns, Gore and Cannoli Review (PC)

by Andrei Dobra, May 1st, 2015

Zombies, mobsters, and side-scrolling shooting

Game reviews

Mobile Apps

Meerkat for Android (Beta) Now Available for Download

It allows users to stream video to Twitter followers

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Dogfoods Skype for Business on Windows Phone Candy Crush Saga for Windows Phone Updated with 300 New Levels

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Works Again with Wine 1.7.42

Open Source Software

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Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Works Again with Wine 1.7.42

The latest Wine update is a very interesting one

by Silviu Stahie, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicArch Linux 2015.05.01 Is Now Available for Download with Linux Kernel 4.0.1 Calibre 2.27 eBook Converter Brings New Features

Free Dragon Age: Inquisition Dragonslayer Multiplayer DLC Brings Dragons, New Agents

Games

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Free Dragon Age: Inquisition Dragonslayer Multiplayer DLC Brings Dragons, New Agents

The new add-on arrives on May 5 for all platforms

by Andrei Dobra, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicDragon Age: Inquisition Jaws of Hakkon DLC Out on PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 on May 26 Dragon Age: Inquisition Multiplayer Challenge Focuses on Medals and Points

Tips & Tricks

Mass-Rename Files in Windows

Rename all your files in a few, easy steps

by Mircea Dragomir, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicHow to Convert Pictures in Windows Enable and Customize Windows Libraries

Play Station

Standalone The Last of Us: Left Behind DLC Coming on May 12 for PS4, PS3

The expansion is going to cost 10 USD/EUR

by Andrei Dobra, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicThe Last of Us Multiplayer Update Now Live on Both PlayStation 4 and PS3 Uncharted 4 Dev Grateful for "Amazing" PS4 Hardware

Plug In Your Guitar and Play: Set Up Virtual Audio Driver in Windows

by Mircea Dragomir, May 1st, 2015

Configure ASIO audio driver to play instruments on PC

Tips & Tricks

Windows Software

Learn Pronunciation with Windows Apps

Download audio files to learn proper word pronunciation and create a playlist by piling them up in phrases

by Mircea Dragomir, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicScience Tips: Learn Physics in Windows Microsoft: We Fail but Always Come Back with Something Awesome

PC Games

Dota 2 The International 5 Compendium Now Live, Brings Big Rewards

Get ready for 2015's The International for Dota 2

by Andrei Dobra, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicDownload Now Dota 2 Patch 6.84 for Massive Gameplay Changes, New Items Dota 2 Patch 6.84 Gets Changelog, Arrives Soon with Huge Changes

Surface

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Could Launch in May - Report

A new Surface model could see daylight this month

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Surface Pro 4 Specifications Reportedly Leaked How to Install a 1 TB SSD in a Surface Pro 3 with a Power Drill - Photo Gallery

Internet Explorer

Microsoft’s Soon-to-Be-Killed Internet Explorer Still Ahead of Chrome in Browser Usage Stats

Market share data shows that IE is still number one

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Edge Browser Is Faster than Chrome and Firefox in Official Benchmarks Microsoft Edge Browser’s Icon Looks Strikingly Similar to Internet Explorer’s

Download Now Dota 2 Patch 6.84 for Massive Gameplay Changes, New Items

PC Games

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Download Now Dota 2 Patch 6.84 for Massive Gameplay Changes, New Items

The massive update brings many modifications

by Andrei Dobra, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicDota 2 Patch 6.84 Gets Changelog, Arrives Soon with Huge Changes Valve Boss Gabe Newell Personally Addresses Paid Mods on Steam Scandal

Mozilla Is Phasing Out HTTP Support, a Legacy Mode Will Be Available

by Silviu Stahie, May 1st, 2015

Big changes are happening in the Internet world

Linux

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Windows Software

Monitoring from Another Windows PC or Phone

Watch screen activity of other PCs directly from a phone

by Mircea Dragomir, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Now Paying Up to $15,000 for a Security Bug in Windows 10’s Spartan Browser Microsoft Azure and Ford Will Keep You Connected to Your Car at All Times

Windows

Microsoft to Continue Releasing Early Windows Builds After Windows 10 Launch

Redmond is planning to continue the insider program

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicWindows 10 Already Has 3.7 Million Users More Users Switch to Windows 7 As Windows 10 Launch Nears

Open Source Software

Calibre 2.27 eBook Converter Brings New Features

The developer has released a new update for this app

by Silviu Stahie, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicDebian GNU/Hurd 2015 Has Been Officially Released, Based on Debian Sid Ubuntu Users Can Easily Install Visual Studio Code with Ubuntu Make 0.7

Windows

Windows 10 Already Has 3.7 Million Users

The number of Windows 10 adopters is growing

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMore Users Switch to Windows 7 As Windows 10 Launch Nears Bring Back Classic Clock in Windows 10

Windows

More Users Switch to Windows 7 As Windows 10 Launch Nears

Windows 7’s market share increased last month

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicWindows 10 for Phones to Launch in Fall 2015, Rollout to Complete in 2016 - Rumors Microsoft Edge Browser Is Faster than Chrome and Firefox in Official Benchmarks

Microsoft Website Tells How Old You Are, Does It Guess Your Age?

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

Machine learning used for new Microsoft app

General Business

Tips & Tricks

Bring Back Classic Clock in Windows 10

Put the original clock back in Windows 10

by Mircea Dragomir, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicHow to Add More Clocks in Windows This Is the Windows 10 Dark Theme in All Its Glory - Photos

Windows Phone

Windows 10 for Phones to Launch in Fall 2015, Rollout to Complete in 2016 - Rumors

The phone version won’t launch together with the PC build

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Edge Browser Is Faster than Chrome and Firefox in Official Benchmarks Bank of America, Chase Apps Might Return on Windows Phone with Windows 10

Internet Explorer

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Microsoft Edge Browser Is Faster than Chrome and Firefox in Official Benchmarks

Edge outclassed rivals in JetStream and Octane benchmarks

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicBank of America, Chase Apps Might Return on Windows Phone with Windows 10 Download Windows 10 Build 10074 ISOs

Linux Distributions

Debian GNU/Hurd 2015 Has Been Officially Released, Based on Debian Sid

The operating system uses the GNU Hurd kernel

by Marius Nestor, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicUbuntu Users Can Easily Install Visual Studio Code with Ubuntu Make 0.7 GNOME Developers Explain the Upcoming Features in Nautilus (Files)

Windows Phone

Bank of America, Chase Apps Might Return on Windows Phone with Windows 10

Microsoft says it’s working to make this possible

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Confirms Interactive Live Tiles for Windows Phone - Report See How Windows Phone Can Become a Full PC with a Mouse and Keyboard - Video

Download Windows 10 Build 10074 ISOs

by Bogdan Popa, May 1st, 2015

Microsoft launches ISOs for the new preview build

Windows

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Open Source Software

Ubuntu Users Can Easily Install Visual Studio Code with Ubuntu Make 0.7

Supported in Ubuntu 15.04, 14.10, and 14.04 LTS

by Marius Nestor, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicFirst Look at Visual Studio Code for Linux New Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Patched in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Rumours about mobile phones

Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus Specs Get Leaked, on Track for July Release

The smartphones will be initially launched in China

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicXiaomi Mi4 Running Windows Phone Caught on Camera - Screenshots Xiaomi Mi5 Might Have a Fingerprint Scanner like the iPhone 6, Galaxy S6

GNOME Developers Explain the Upcoming Features in Nautilus (Files)

Linux

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GNOME Developers Explain the Upcoming Features in Nautilus (Files)

Nautilus is the default file manager in Ubuntu

by Marius Nestor, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicGNOME Shell 3.17.1 Makes It Easy to Move to a Different Monitor First Look at Visual Studio Code for Linux

Android 5.1.1 Factory Images for Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 Now Available for Download

Mobile OS

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Android 5.1.1 Factory Images for Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 Now Available for Download

The update should be pushed OTA (over the air) soon

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicAndroid 5.1 Lollipop Rolling Out This Week for Nexus Devices - Report Google Rolls Out Android 5.1 Lollipop for Android One Phones in India

Microsoft Launches “Project Islandwood” to Bring iOS Apps to Windows 10

Mobile OS

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Microsoft Launches “Project Islandwood” to Bring iOS Apps to Windows 10

Devs can sign up now for the Limited Developer Preview

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Shows How to Port Android Apps to Windows 10 - Video Microsoft Confirms Next Windows 10 for Phones Build Will Support Lumia 930/Icon

First Look at Visual Studio Code for Linux

by Marius Nestor, May 1st, 2015

The first cross-platform IDE from Microsoft

First-Look

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Web / Internet Life

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RIP: Grooveshark Closes Down for Good

The service failed to secure licenses from right holders

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicGrooveshark Employees Promise to Never Infringe Copyright Again, in Pointless Settlement Deal Grooveshark Added to Google's Piracy Search Filter

Destiny Update 1.2.0 Will Make More Crucible Tweaks

Games

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Destiny Update 1.2.0 Will Make More Crucible Tweaks

The aim is to make the mode more attractive

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicBungie: Destiny's House of Wolves Is Focused on Endgame Expansion Destiny House of Wolves May 6 Live Stream Focuses on Prison of Elders

Games

Witch Chapter 0 Demo from Square Enix Now Runs on DirectX 12

The performance of the tech has been improved

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicDeus Ex: Mankind Divided Will Have PC-Specific Features Just Cause 3 Brings Wingsuit and Multi-Tether Grapple to Enhance Gameplay

Microsoft Shows How to Port Android Apps to Windows 10 - Video

Mobile OS

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Microsoft Shows How to Port Android Apps to Windows 10 - Video

Project Astoria allows devs to easily port Android apps

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Confirms Next Windows 10 for Phones Build Will Support Lumia 930/Icon Microsoft Says Windows 10 for Phones Won't Arrive This Summer

Linux Kernel 3.19.6 Is Out with IPv6 Improvements and Updated Drivers

Open Source Software

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Linux Kernel 3.19.6 Is Out with IPv6 Improvements and Updated Drivers

Several bugs were fixed in this release of Linux 3.19

by Marius Nestor, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicNew Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Patched in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Kubuntu 15.10 Will Include the KDE Plasma 5.4 Desktop Environment

Pillars of Eternity Patch 1.05 Changelog Revealed (Hint: It's Huge)

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

Save games are not compatible with previous versions

Games

Mobile World

Microsoft Confirms Next Windows 10 for Phones Build Will Support Lumia 930/Icon

Sadly, the next version of the OS will be released later

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicLumia 930 May Soon Support Windows 10 for Phones Technical Preview Windows 10 for Phones Preview Will Be Upgradable from Any Windows Phone 8.1 Version

Mobile Games

Fun Run 2 for Android, iOS Receives Biggest Gameplay Update

New League, new currency and improved friend play

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicMortal Kombat X for Android Coming “Within 2 Weeks” Time Mortal Kombat X for Android Released in Google Play Store, but It's Not Available to All

Mobile World

Asus Zenfone 2 Confirmed to Arrive in North America on May 18

The smartphone is likely to go on sale through Amazon

by Cosmin Vasile, May 1st, 2015

more on this topicAsus Rolls Out Android 5.0 Lollipop Beta Update for Zenfone 4, 5 and 6 ASUS ZenFone 2 Launches, 4GB of RAM Version Gets Surprising Under $300 Price