Tablets & laptops stories - Page 68
Among the most popular devices in the corporate and arguably home environment, laptops and tablets
are the weapon of choice for most computing tasks. Dominated by Microsoft and its Windows operating
system, laptops are produced by a wide number of manufacturers and typically feature purpose-
designed processors from Intel or AMD; tablet computers are similar to laptops but lack a dedicated keyboard and are often ‘stripped down’ with lighter weight and somewhat reduced capabilities.
Windows’ domination as an operating system has not extended to tablets, which typically run Android
or Apple’s iOS.

Asus invests in Noel Leeming with 'first of its kind' gaming retail deal
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Asus has teamed up with Noel Leeming in a partnership Asus says will provide gamers with ‘the ultimate customer experience’.

Forget Bear Grylls: Hacking the Wild shows how to survive using only gadgets
Tue, 30th May 2017
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Quitmeyer ventures into some of the most remote and hostile locations in the world, surviving armed with nothing but everyday pieces of technology.

EXCLUSIVE interview with Dell EMC's Frederic Dussart
Mon, 29th May 2017
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digital transformation
At Dell EMC World this year, Dussart spoke about the recently closed Dell and EMC merger, digital transformation and trends across the ANZ market.

Microsoft parades all-new Surface Pro with revolutionary tech
Fri, 26th May 2017
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Microsoft has unveiled the latest iteration of its Surface Pro, what they’re labelling the ‘most versatile laptop on the planet.’.

Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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This week, Netsafe is reminding people that bullying isn't just a playground issue, as it receives hundreds of complaints of online bullying.

7 top tips for a strategic and proactive failover plan
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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A robust failover plan is essential for minimising downtime and ensuring business continuity. Here are seven key tips for creating an effective strategy.

Imagination at work – e-waste into school lunches
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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In 2016 the NZ Child Poverty Monitor reported that 48,000 children in New Zealand were living in material hardship, often going without life’s basics.

Exclusive: McAfee channel boss on why the future's looking good for the new McAfee
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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McAfee is bullish about its future following its split from Intel, and in an IoT, cloud world, as channel boss Jagdish Mahapatra tells ChannelLife.

Asus - The most recognisable and popular gaming brand
Thu, 18th May 2017
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13 International Media have awarded ASUS as ‘No. 1 Gaming Brand’ from 12 different countries in Asia Pacific alone.

Esports: the future of spectator sport?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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On the weekend of 6th and 7th May, Qudos Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park, site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, hosted a very different type of sport.

Rumour: New iPad Pro 10.5' coming next month
Fri, 12th May 2017
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Apple has been rumoured to release a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for over a year now, and it’s expected to replace the current 9.7-inch model.

Dell and Intel partner with Qantas to offer incentive for tech and travel
Thu, 11th May 2017
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personal computing devices
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For every dollar they spend on Dell business Technology solutions through the Dell for Work online store, members will earn one Qantas Point.

Hands-on review: Lenovo MiiX 720 Tablet
Thu, 11th May 2017
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I’m still amazed at how much power the modern tablet packs into a small package, and the Miix720 manages to add a stylish appearance.

Hands-on review: PRTG Network Monitor
Tue, 9th May 2017
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personal computing devices
PRTG Network Monitor monitors your network in a way that is infinitely customisable and allows you to obtain data on a wide range of issues.

Intel brings world-class eSports to Australasia
Mon, 8th May 2017
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tablets & laptops
The Brazilian line-up of German-based eSports team SK Gaming claimed the crown at the Intel Extreme Masters championship final over the weekend.

Huawei tablet growth bolsters declining market while Windows is MIA
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Huawei has bucked the downward trend in the tablet market, recording the only growth seen by tablet vendors in Q1, while Windows tablets began to drop.

RIP tablet? IDC reveals market in steep decline since 2014
Sat, 6th May 2017
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IDC report shows a persistent slump in tablet sales, with slate models diving since 2014, as detachables see mixed results.

Acer's new Predator gaming laptop looks FIERCE
Fri, 5th May 2017
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Acer's Predator 21 X, with a trailblazing curved screen, wows gamers at its Australian premiere during IEM eSports event.

Micromine launches new app for Australia's mining industry
Thu, 4th May 2017
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cloud services
Aussie firm Micromine bolsters mining efficiency with Pitram Connect, an app providing on-the-go data integration for industry pros.

Microsoft takes on Google, Apple in education market with new Surface Laptop
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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Microsoft is looking to go to the top of the class with its new Surface Laptop with Windows 10S, unveiled overnight in New York.