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Facebook acknowledges it shared user data with dozens of companies

The social network had agreements with 61 companies, ranging from AOL to UPS to dating app Hinge.

Federal agencies reportedly broaden probe of Facebook

The involvement of additional federal agencies in the Justice Department probe expands the spotlight beyond Cambridge Analytica's use of Facebook data to the social network's reaction to the scandal.

Microsoft details secret ‘pocketable’ Surface device in leaked email

A new and disruptive dual-screen device to blur the lines between mobile and PC

Intel teases dual-screen concept PCs

A prototype device with the EPD display looks more like a Moleskine notebook than a traditional PC, with a hinge in the middle for the two screens to close flat.

Why Microsoft, Samsung and Others Are Interested in Foldable Displays

Devices with foldable displays could eventually provide a boost to flagging smartphone and tablet sales. But it will take a while to get the technology right.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Let Windows 10's Cortana Show Me be your family's tech support

Microsoft’s free app is part of the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, and includes walkthroughs for many basic tasks—we have a full list below.

Excel: How to create simple and dependent drop-down lists

Using tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles

How to See Who's On Your Wi-Fi

Is your internet sluggish? If you suspect a neighbor is stealing your Wi-Fi, these two apps can help you identify devices using your connection and help you boot them off.

Microsoft To-Do dark theme rolls out to everyone on Windows 10

After initially testing the mode with Insiders last week, the new dark theme is now rolling out with an update to the app for everyone

All of the Best Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Even if you’re familiar with Microsoft Word, you might be surprised the number and variety of keyboard shortcuts you can use to speed up your work, and just generally make things more convenient.

Mobile Computing

Best Places To Buy A Refurbished Phone in 2018

We have all of the information you need right here to make a good choice in buying a refurbished phone.

Best Wireless Charging Pads for iPhone X and iPhone 8

iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X all support the Qi standard wireless charging standard, and here are our favorite contact-based chargers!

7 Best Photography Apps for iPhone

The built-in Camera and Photos app are fine, but they just aren’t up to scratch compared to the best photography apps out there. Let’s take a look.

What’s the best password manager for iOS?

Apple has begun supporting various flavors of password managers through APIs while also offering a fairly decent password manager built right into Safari.

New and upcoming phones: Galaxy Note 9 and others we're expecting in 2018

Most major flagship smartphones are now on a fairly regular release schedule and leaks are a part of this cycle. It is rare for a phone to be released today with any surprises so let's take a look at what is coming soon.

Best Android Launchers in 2018

Want to upgrade your Android experience? Try upgrading your launcher.