Patch Tuesday: Microsoft pushes out firmware update for Surface RT

Microsoft is hard at work making the Surface RT tablet better. They just pushed out a huge Firmware update that improves WiFi connectivity, fixes issues with the volume button, improves the Type and Touch keyboard cover typing experience and fixes a 'random muting' issue as well as trackpad performance issues. Included in the update is improved IE handling of Flash content from whitelisted websites as well as updates to the Defender security application. Surface RT users can pop on in to System Update to enable the updates.

Review: Toshiba Tecra R700 thin and light notebook

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toshiba's Tecra R700 is an uncompromising thin and light notebook that packs the power of Intel's i7 Core processor, a bright 13-inch LED screen and includes a DVD-burning optical drive that makes it a true power-focused ultraportable for the executive class.

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