Specifically, the screen-focused division of the South Korean tech giant will create 90Hz OLED panels. According to Samsung Display, these are the “world’s first” such laptop screens. OLED is widely accepted as the leading display tech because of its excellent reproduction of blacks. However, this technology has previously been limited to 60Hz on PC. Samsung’s new OLED panels for laptops and notebooks will change that. According to CEO Joo Sun Choi, the first panels will roll off production lines in March and will be 14-inch displays....

As a result, it falls to Samsung’s DeX to keep things going in the consumer market, and it’s looking promising. Though the ability to stream an Android experience to a monitor has been possible for some time, but it has limitations. The main one is the apps-only experience, and Linux may be the perfect solution. “Installed as an app, Linux on Galaxy gives smartphones the capability to run multiple operating systems, enabling developers to work with their preferred Linux-based distributions on their mobile devices....

SamMobile, one of the most reputable Samsung sources, says that the company is developing the Galaxy Tab Pro S2. As you would expect, Samsung will upgrade the specs with the release of the Galaxy Tab Pro S2. The device will come in four different options, probably covering various storage and connectivity configurations. Elsewhere there will be an Intel Core M series processor and a 12-inch display with Quad HD resolution and Samsung’s Super AMOLED technology....

A report from the Washington Post shows unknown attacks dumped around 25,000 email credentials, including passwords. These credentials came from notable groups, and even Bill Gates and his wife Belinda. Other organizations affected including the World Bank, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). The report points to the work of the SITE Intelligence Group, which discovered the leak....

The Snapdragon 850 is a bespoke version of the Snapdragon 845 that debuted on the Galaxy S9 and OnePlus 6. Like the 845, it sits on a second-generation 10nm process, with an X20 cellular modem, with some major improvements. In terms of performance, Qualcomm says users can expect a 30% increase versus the previous 835. That combines with 20% better battery life and 20% higher peak gigabit data speeds, as well as hardware and software tuning for PC activities....

Taking to Reddit, the Duo owner claims he was zapped by the handset while it was charging. Two accompanying images appear to show the aftermath. One shows a burn on the hand and the other seems to show the burned out charging port. It is worrying if the handset has the potential to cause this type of injury but Microsoft will not be too concerned at this point. In the Reddit thread, the Duo owner described the incident as such: “Phone was closed in my hand when I plugged it in....

With the increasingly number of people working from home, the trend of live video streaming has gained unprecedented popularity. You need a reliable streaming app for PC to live stream your event, hold an interactive video session, or engage with your fans or audience. But finding the perfect streaming program is not-so straightforward task, given the world is awash with such tools. To save your time and effort, we have shortlisted the 5 most sought-after and user-trusted apps that anyone can use with ease....

In an announcement, Toshiba says the deal was agreed in principle at the start of the month. The company says it had already turned down bids from KKR and two Japanese investment funds. Earlier in the summer, the conglomerate attempted to kick off a bidding war, which would also include Foxconn and Western Digital. However, at the time, Toshiba said its preferable bidder was the investment fund led by Bain Capital and including Network Corp of Japan (INCJ) and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ)....

Online abuse is so common that many take it as a given. While most of us can deal with this, others cannot and online bully is a bona fide issue that needs to be addressed. Relying on users to police and control themselves… online self-control is not a thing. So, authorities in the UK says they will prosecute companies if they do not tackle hateful online content. The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) is seeking to put blame onto companies like Facebook and Twitter....

1 How VideoProc Vlogger works2 VideoProc Vlogger vs. Windows Movie Maker If you still rely on Windows Movie Maker as your main tool for video editing as professional solutions like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro are too expensive you might want to reconsider. VideoProc Vlogger closes the gap between free video editing solutions with a limited feature set and commercial video editing tools for professionals. Here is our summary of what this free video editor for Windows and macOS has to offer....

1 Visual Studio Tools for Xamarin2 Redgate Data Tools By far the most important addition in the latest update to Visual Studio 2017 is support for the Windows 10 Creators Update SDK. Microsoft has updated the Universal Windows Platform Tools to add support for the upcoming Creators Update. Along with the inclusion of the new Windows 10 Creators Update SDK, the latest update to Visual Studio brings the following improvements:...

MKV is a common video format that isn’t supported by all media players. As a result, it’s likely users would turn to VLC to play the file, with a simple double click enough to trigger an attacker’s code. “A hypothetical scenario: an attacker uploads the video file to a tracker Torrent using a filename of a trending TV series,” Morales explained to ThreatPost. “After this, a lot of users download the file via Torrent....

Remote access VPN is a vital tool that provides ultimate security and privacy to your data and work. Remote access VPN is of utmost importance for organizations that offer their employees work-from-home opportunities. The Coronavirus pandemic has also stressed the need for remote work in almost every organization around the globe. Therefore, it is essential to take extra precautions while handling the corporate files and crucial information. Visit here to learn how NordLayer provides an extra layer of security for you and your work-from-home setup in this scenario....

When launched last year, Microsoft said Fluent Design was an evolving and perpetual aesthetic. Extending beyond Windows 10, we are seeing how Fluent Design has influenced the company’s new Office icons. We reported earlier this week how those Office icons are a precursor of new icons for Windows 10 apps. Microsoft Office UX chief John Friedman authored the post announcing new Office icons and teasing the new Windows icons. Now, the executive has spoken to The Verge and explained how design is becoming universal across Microsoft services....

We are usually used to the first half of the year Windows update being feature rich, with the second half of the year release focusing on quality. Microsoft is reversing that schedule this year. Windows 10 21H2 which will arrive in the fall is gearing up as a overhaul update, including a new design. It seems Windows 10 21H1 will be a smaller update: “Windows 10, version 21H1 will have a scoped set of features improving security, remote access and quality,” explains John Cable, Microsoft’s head of Windows Servicing and Delivery....

Netmarketshare shows Microsoft’s operating system was running on 34.92% of devices it studied. While that is a growth, it is a very small one as May’s data showed Windows 10 on 34.74% of devices. Despite growing, Windows 10 is still behind the aging Windows 7. According to the data, the old Win7 remains the most used desktop operating system and is even enjoying growth. In May the platform had a leading 41....

Microsoft first announced the Fall Creators Update at Build 2017 and has been continuing to develop it since. The Windows 10 follow up to the Creators Update has been run through the Windows Insider Program for months. We know Microsoft is signing off on the build before release to manufacturing, which will happen next week (Oct. 17). Many major features will debut with the Fall Creators Update, including Windows Mixed Reality....

It is worth noting immediately that this is a problem that only affects manual downloads. If you receive the Windows 10 October 2018 Update automatically, you should be fine. In terms of the issue, users are reporting the update is removing data. Interestingly, it seems to be wiping personal data such as images, documents, and installed programs. It seems the October 2018 Update is messing up how it interacts with the Windows....

In her new role, she’ll be leading advocacy for Citizen Developers on the Microsoft Power platform. This is likely to take her out of the spotlight slightly, as she moves away from working with Windows’ volunteer testers. “Under Dona’s leadership, the Windows Insider program has grown and expanded to hundreds more cities and rural areas around the world. Dona’s passion for helping others learn to code and build businesses is a great match for her new role,” said Megiddo....

This is a new ARM-based 2-in-1 laptop running Windows 11 out of the box. This means the Chinese manufacturer is the latest to join Microsoft’s Windows on ARM platform. As for the device itself, the Book S has a 12.4-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. Xiaomi points to a 60H refresh rate, which is not top-end specifications but good enough for most users. In terms of brightness, the highest output is 500nits....