Virtual | - Part 2

5 Ways to Improve Virtual Desktops in Windows 10

It’s no secret that Microsoft is trying real hard to get people onto Windows 10. And even though their methods are questionable — annoying at best, destructive at worst — we can’t deny that the new operating system (OS) offers a lot of improvements that weren’t available before. In this article, we’re going to explore the… read more »

These Virtual Reality Desktops Could Save You Money and Space

Virtual Reality (VR) does more than immerse users in artificial worlds – it makes desktop monitors obsolete. From instantiating multiple virtual screens to providing artificial office environments, VR headsets pave the way to the future. As of mid-2016, at least six different VR desktop systems compete for users’ eyeballs – but not all VR desktops… read more »

10 Best iOS Virtual Reality Apps For Google Cardboard

The tech world’s latest infatuation is virtual reality (VR), and this is given even greater importance with the arrival of Facebook’s Oculus Rift, and Microsoft’s upcoming HoloLens. If you are not content with the real world, then come this way ladies and gents, and step into a fantasy world instead. These headsets come with a warning of dizziness,… read more »

5 Fantastic Video Tools for Virtual Travel Around the World

After years of watching Discovery and Lonely Planet, can you really see something in a travel video that you haven’t already watched? As it turns out, there’s a whole lot of the unexplored world available on the Internet. It’s a story we’re all too familiar with. We want to travel. We want to explore the… read more »

How to Get Started With Virtual Reality for Under $30

It’s been nearly four years since Oculus Rift took Kickstarter by storm, raising $ 2.5 million before being purchased by Facebook in 2014 for $ 2 billion — and the Oculus Rift launched at $ 600. More recently, the HTC Vive launched at $ 800. Compared to what’s still to come, these are on the cheaper end…. read more »

Virtual Reality is Finally Here: HTC Vive Review (& Giveaway)

When the biggest platform in PC gaming teams up with an established Taiwanese manufacturer to produce a virtual reality headset with fully motion tracked controllers, you stand up and take note. The HTC Vive for Steam VR redefines gaming, and more besides. It’s the closest thing to a Holodeck I’ve ever seen. And it’s absolutely incredible. At… read more »

5 Alternative Virtual Assistant Apps You’ve Never Heard Of

Tried out Siri, Google Now, and Cortana only to find yourself disappointed? Here are a few alternatives to check out, brought to you by Cool Apps and Websites. We’ve covered free alternatives to Siri in the past, and rounded up the three major virtual assistants to find out which is best. We’ve even explored using Cortana on the desktop. But… read more »

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