Feb 06, 2019  When you use a Windows (PC) keyboard on a Macintosh computer, the keyboard shortcuts that you use map to different keys. In particular, the primary key that is used in keyboard shortcuts in combination with other keys is frequently different. The following are the primary key substitutions on the Windows keyboard, and their Macintosh equivalents.

I'll be the first to admit that no-one was asking for this comparison, but when the opportunity arose for us to compare the new Surface Go with the canceled Surface Mini, I just couldn't say no.

As a brief reminder, the Surface Mini is Microsoft's original tiny Surface that unfortunately never released. Featuring a 7.5-inch screen, this was going to be a Surface device aimed more at inking and media consumption, rather than productivity work. A lot has changed since 2014, which is most telling when comparing specifications.

Although both the Surface Mini and Surface Go are primarily tablets, the Surface Go is much more. It's also a laptop thanks to its ability to attach a keyboard and write documents and stuff. The Surface Mini can't do that, making it a device primarily for consumption. At eight inches, that's not a surprise.

A lot of people have wondered about the size of the Surface Go. With its screen being so small, how could anyone be productive while using it? The Surface Go is just about the smallest you can go on a laptop-style device before it's no longer a productive workspace. The Surface Mini didn't have a keyboard cover because it was just too small for a keyboard. There's no comfortable way to fit a full-size keyboard on a device that's eight inches in size.

Because of this, the Surface Mini and Surface Go are devices that target two very different markets, or they would have. The Surface Go is more for students, some workers, and people who need to get stuff done. The Surface Mini was a device purely for consumption, inking, and maybe doing some very light editing in Word using the on-screen keyboard.

The Surface Go is obviously more powerful due to its newer specifications. Surface Mini featured an older ARM processor with at most 2GB RAM. In 2018, 2GB RAM is not doable. Some even think 4GBs is cutting it close to unusable, but since the Surface Mini ran Windows RT at the time, 2GB would've been fine.

The kickstand on the Surface Mini is also not as flexible as the one on the Surface Go. The Go's is just like the Surface Pro's stand, with its 165-degree hinge mechanism. The Surface Mini's is the same one found on the Surface 3, which is locked to just three positions.

The Surface Mini also uses a different material for its body than the Surface Go. The Go uses magnesium, whereas the Mini uses a more fabric-y material. It feels great in the hand, just like a Moleskine journal.

Surface Go vs. Surface Mini: Size matters

In regard to size, the Surface Mini is obviously smaller. It's also a device designed to be used in the portait orientation. That's very different from all other Surfaces on the market, which are designed and marketed primarily in the landscape orientation.

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The Surface Mini would've been an excellent device for taking out with you when you just wanted to take notes on the train or in an office, or watch a movie when on the go.

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For a mini Surface tablet to even have a chance at competing, it would need a better tablet mode experience to go with it. Right now, Windows 10 is not great on devices that are primarily tablets, which is likely the reason behind Microsoft's insistence on calling everything a laptop.

That's why Microsoft is capitalizing more on the productivity side of things, because Microsoft has that in the bag. The smallest you can really go while maintaining productivity status is around 10 inches, so the Surface Go nails that right on the head. The Surface Go is the Surface Mini we've always wanted. If Microsoft goes any smaller, it might as well think about doing a phone.

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How to sanitize all types of Xbox controllers properly

We live in strange times that will hopefully blow over soon. Until then, though, we're all adapting to new habits, which include cleaning and sanitizing stuff more than we may do usually. Here's how to give an Xbox controller a nice clean.

Logitech recently announced a new branding and marketing strategy and its BLOK family of iPad cases are the first products released under the company’s new Logi brand. The Logi Blok are highly protective, colorful, square cases and keyboard covers for your iPad.

The Logi BLOK family is made up of the Logi BLOK Protective Shell, the BLOK Protective Case and the BLOK Protective Keyboard case. All have square corners, designed to protect the precious rounded corners on your iPad. What’s more, they have been tested to ensure you can drop your iPad from “up to six feet high”, on to surfaces as hard as concrete, without killing your tablet. Unlike some other ultra-protective cases, Logitech promises that these aren’t bulky or heavy.

With Logi BLOK, you get drop protection without the bulk and weight that is often associated with ultra-protective cases. Additionally, the Logi BLOK family reflects the colorful and bold new Logitech look, so you’ll see a sleek design and bright colors on each case.

The two different case options are incredibly similar to each other. From the images, it seems the BLOK Case is the same as the BLOK Shell, except with the addition of a cover and a kickstand similar to that on the keyboard case. BLOK Shell ships with a screen protector and is available for iPad Air 2 and 2nd/3rd gen iPad mini in blue or black mini for $39.99. BLOK case costs $69.99 and is only available for the iPad Air 2.

The BLOK Protective Keyboard looks to transform your iPad Air 2 in to a Microsoft Surface. It adds a versatile and adjustable kickstand to the back and a magnetic detachable keyboard to the front. Like most iPad keyboards, it connects via Bluetooth, ensuring you can continue to type even if you don’t have it physically attached to the case.

It’s available in black, teal/blue and red/violet color combinations and will set you back $129.99. You can take a look at the new keyboard accessory in the promo video:

All three BLOK products are available to order from today at Logitech.com.

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