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You’ve been using your keyboard wrong

IF YOU think you are fast and efficient at typing, you are likely wrong. It turns out a few tweaks to your keyboard can vastly improve your typing skills.

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Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)

Five top laptops to gift yourself

PRE-CHRISTMAS online shopping is upon us but what about your poor old laptop? We review five of the best mobile computers that could make it easier.

Doesn't seem all that impressive given the price range. Picture: Charity Buzz

Rare Apple computer costs $260,000

FORGET Apple’s $1800 iPhone X. The company has another product for sale which costs a lot more than most people earn in a year.

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Bill Gates speaks at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum on September 20, 2017 in New York City. Heads of state and international business leaders met to discuss global issues and challenges to economic growth. The inaugural year of the forum was held concurrently with the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Bill Gates’ surprising biggest regret

MICROSOFT founder Bill Gates was recently quizzed on his biggest regret in life and the billionaire had a very strange answer you wouldn’t expect.

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The HP Spectre X2 is a convertible tablet computer with a sophisticated design.

The slick new computers coming your way

WHAT will your next computer look like? We’ve rounded up five stunning new devices, from laptops with pens to desktops that move, to help you choose.

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The keyboard and S-Pen are included.

Can this device kill the laptop?

LEADING smartphone maker Samsung has released a new product that could spell the end for laptops. But can it live up to the hype?

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Exactly the type of person you would expect to use this.

This product just reached peak hipster

FEEDING of consumers love for nostalgia, this company has developed a retro product that you would expect to see in a trendy Melbourne cafe.

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MS Paint

Don’t panic: Microsoft saves Paint

THERE was an outpouring of grief when Microsoft indicated it was killing off a classic computer program. Now, it says it’s “here to stay”.

A supplied image taken by MFB Fire Investigators at today’s exploding laptop incident at Canterbury. Source: MFB

What happens if your laptop explodes

THE aftermath of a laptop that blew up while it was charging, injuring a woman and sparking spotfires, should serve as a warning.

An “official” picture of the penis recognition tech

Your penis could soon be your password

WHILE obviously not designed for use on a packed train, an online company has developed “penis recognition technology” to help unlock your account.

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Microsoft to slash thousands of jobs

TECH giant Microsoft has announced a major reorganisation that will include up to 3000 job cuts, largely in sales.

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The 9.7 inch iPad Pro is compatable with the Apple Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil. It offers the productivity features of the top-end iPad Pro 12-inch but in a more convenient size.

Five computers you should invest in

WHETHER you need a PC or a tablet – or a PC that acts like a tablet – these are the top new machines, including models from Apple and Microsoft.

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us co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates arrive to attend the Jumping International of Monaco horse jumping competition as part of the Global Champions Tour on June 24, 2017 in Monaco. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

Bill Gates warns Europe on immigration

MICROSOFT billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has cautioned Europe that its open-door migration policies cannot continue.

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A MacBook is shown during an announcement of new products at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Monday, June 5, 2017, in San Jose , Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

What to look for when buying a laptop

WITH tax time rapidly approaching and many retailers offering end of financial year deals, now is the time to look at acquiring a new laptop.

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Apple iTunes is now in the Windows app store.

Microsoft finally caves on iTunes

IT’S been a long time coming but finally iTunes will be added to the Windows Store. It was a popular decision.

Microsoft employee Dave Rogers pulls off a HoloLens device after trying it out in a Windows mixed reality immersive experience at the Microsoft Build 2017 developers conference, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Seattle. Earlier in the day at the annual event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that a half billion devices are now running Windows 10, its latest operating system. That's up from 400 million disclosed last September, but far short of a goal of 1 billion by 2018. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Microsoft CEO’s dark AI warning

MICROSOFT boss Satya Nadella has issued an ominous warning about the future of AI and the potential for a dystopian, 1984-esque future.

A screenshot of a game of solitaire.

What you never realised about solitaire

IT’S one of the world’s most recognisable computer games, but astonishingly, the guy who invented it says he never made a cent from it.

Dell's Alienware 15 laptop is designed for gaming use, including advanced virtual reality titles.

New laptops thinner than pencils

THEY’RE skinny, they’re light, and they’re flexible: meet the new generation of laptop computers that prove you can be sexy and smart.

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The PowerBook 5300 were released in 1995

Apple’s hint about return of retro device

OFFICIAL documents from Apple’s lawyers suggest the tech giant could be working on a new device and it’s a blast from the past.

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Microsoft founder Bill Gates speaks during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. The annual weekend gathering is known for providing an open and informal platform to meet in close quarters. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Gates: ‘Robots should pay taxes’

MICROSOFT founder Bill Gates believes that robots who steal human jobs should pay their fair share of taxes, too.

Business concept male finger pointing delete key on a metallic keyboard

Employee’s monumental stuff-up

THE employee of a start-up with $32.9 million in funding has caused the company to go offline after accidentally deleting the wrong thing.

‘I’m a Mac’ guy now promoting Android

‘I’m a Mac’ guy now promoting Android

THE actor from Apple’s ‘Hello, I’m a Mac and I’m a PC’ television commercial campaign has jumped ship and is now promoting the competition.

Every Aussie household needs this device

Every Aussie household needs this device

IT MIGHT not look like much, but this small device promises to solve one of the biggest issues in homes all across the country.

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Man finds bizarre list on used laptop

Man finds bizarre list on used laptop

BUYING a $5 laptop online is always going to come with some surprises, just not to the extent of what this man discovered.

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Apple CEO’s future product promise

THERE is one product in particular that Apple fans have been wondering about lately, and Tim Cook says he has something in store.

Google Home.

5 ways to make your home smart

THE smart home is here, or it can be if you just install one of these five internet-connected gadgets. These robots can clean, cool, and answer your questions.

Microsoft’s ‘first AI supercomputer’

Microsoft’s ‘first AI supercomputer’

MICROSOFT CEO Satya Nadella told a Sydney audience that AI, smart bots and mixed reality are allowing the company to build the world’s first supercomputer.

Meet the computing transformers

Meet the computing transformers

NOTEBOOK computers do not look like they once did. The new generation of mobile computers have screens that flip out, fold over, and detach.

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MacBook Pro requires $370 of dongles

APPLE’S forthcoming MacBook Pro line-up is the thinnest and fastest ever released by the tech giant, but its also jam-packed with hidden costs.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: A new Apple iPhone 7 is seen during a launch event on September 7, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Apple Inc. unveiled the latest iterations of its smart phone, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the Apple Watch Series 2, as well as AirPods, the tech giant's first wireless headphones. Stephen Lam/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘The problem with Apple’s logic’

APPLE has been synonymous with innovation, but one of its decisions has left people questioning if the tech giant has lost its way.

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