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Recently, I took a graduate-level course in Computer Science. Since Computer Science courses are not restricted to Computer Science students only, there was a range of students enrolled in that class, including people from Electrical Engineering and Physics. On the first day of class, it did not take long for me to match some individuals up with their corresponding major. For example, there was a guy that had a relatively large build, had curly...

Microsoft confirms 'waves' roll-out of Windows 10

From ComputerWorld: Microsoft today confirmed that it would roll out the free upgrades to Windows 10 later this month in several "waves," with beta testers getting first dibs on the OS.

Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education, editions available only to volume licensing customers, will be...

Cisco leaves key to all its Unified CDM systems under doormat

From PC World: Cisco Systems recently realized that its Unified Communications Domain Manager (Unified CDM) software contains a default privileged account with a static password that cannot be changed, exposing the platform to hacking by remote attackers.

The Cisco Unified CDM is part of the Cisco...

Microsoft buries hatchet with Kyocera, ending litigation

From PC World: Microsoft and Kyocera have put an end to a patent spat that began earlier this year by expanding a patent cross-licensing deal between them.

In a tersely worded, four-sentence press release Thursday, the companies said the licensing deal would enable them to use “a broader range of...

iTunes users hit stumbling blocks with arrival of Apple Music

From CNET: Apple Music offers a lot of cool features from streaming music to an online radio station. But it also seems to be creating some headaches for loyal iTunes users.

On Tuesday, Apple launched iOS 8.4, which turned on Apple Music, a new service that offers streaming music with playlists...

Microsoft's Office 2016 preview gets real-time editing in Word and more

From ComputerWorld: Microsoft quietly updated its Office 2016 Preview apps for early adopters over the past two weeks with a slew of new features the company announced in a round-up Wednesday.

The new features let people who have installed the public beta of Microsoft's forthcoming productivity...

Xiaomi faces challenge to reach sales goal, amid slowing smartphone growth

From PC World: Chinese smartphone vendor Xiaomi has hopes of selling at least 80 million smartphones this year, but that goal may harder to reach than originally thought.

On Thursday, the fast-rising company announced it had sold 34.7 million smartphones for the first six months of 2015. Although...

UK's biggest tech retailer joins forces with Sprint to open 500 stores in US

From CNET: The UK's biggest technology retailer is crossing the Atlantic to provide the know-how for new Sprint stores. Just in time for Independence Day, British retail group Dixons Carphone and the US carrier today announced a joint venture that could see up to 500 new Sprint stores open their...

PayPal sends $890 million to buy money-transfer firm Xoom

From CNET: PayPal unveiled its plans to buy money-transfer company Xoom on Wednesday, keeping up PayPal's effort to touch just about every aspect of the digital payments world.

The deal, with an enterprise value of $890 million, will expand PayPal's global money-transfer services, likely giving...

Windows 8.1 seizes undisputed lead over Windows XP

From PC World: Microsoft’s end of support for Windows XP is having its desired effect, with Windows 8.1 pulling ahead in usage share.

While Windows 8.1 overtook XP last year according to StatCounter, that lead is now undisputed with Netmarketshare posting similar findings in June. Statcounter now...