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Oct 11, 2016

How to prepare for the Windows 7/8.1 'patchocalypse'

Microsoft is changing the way it patches Windows 7 and 8.1. Here's what we know -- and what to do to keep having Windows your way Read More ▶

Your Must-Reads

•	Samsung's ArtPC Pulse is a cylindrical desktop PC with 360-degree sound

•	Get a Fire HD 6 Tablet Reburbished For Just $45 With Code IDG11, Until Wed Only - Deal Alert

•	The Week in iOS Apps: Jack London calling

•	TrackR Bravo review: It's like Find My iPhone for everything else you own

•	Best Deals of the Week, October 3rd - October 7th - Deal Alert

•	Photo shootout: We tested Portrait mode with an iPhone 7 Plus fashion shoot

•	Netgear tweaks its home security camera line, introduces the Arlo Pro

•	Samsung discontinues Galaxy Note7 after battery debacle

Samsung's ArtPC Pulse is a cylindrical desktop PC with 360-degree sound

Available for pre-order on Amazon, the ArtPC Pulse has either Core i5 or Core i7 power, and Harmon Kardon sound. Read More ▶

Get a Fire HD 6 Tablet Reburbished For Just $45 With Code IDG11, Until Wed Only - Deal Alert

Until Wednesday only, using our special discount code will get you a certified refurbished Fire HD 6 Tablet for an extra 20% off its already discounted price of $56 on Amazon. See our article for details. Read More ▶

The Week in iOS Apps: Jack London calling

This week's roundup includes a cool new offering from the iClassics team—an app featuring short stories of Jack London, complete with new illustrations and a soundtrack. Read on! Read More ▶

TrackR Bravo review: It's like Find My iPhone for everything else you own

A slim, keychain-friendly disc made of lightweight, anodized aluminum that can be used to find lost or misplaced belongings. Read More ▶

Best Deals of the Week, October 3rd - October 7th - Deal Alert

Check out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of October 3rd. All items are highly rated, and dramatically discounted. Read More ▶

Photo shootout: We tested Portrait mode with an iPhone 7 Plus fashion shoot

Just for fun, we pushed Portrait mode to the limit and compared the results to a DSLR. The results made our photographer jealous. Read More ▶

Netgear tweaks its home security camera line, introduces the Arlo Pro

The Arlo Pro features a host of improvements, including two-way audio and a rechargeable battery. Read More ▶

Samsung discontinues Galaxy Note7 after battery debacle

Samsung Electronics has discontinued production of its Galaxy Note7 smartphone, which has been plagued from its introduction by battery problems that caused fires and even explosions. Read More ▶