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Diavlo IV Vessel of Hatred is already up for pre-order (Image source: Blizzard)

Customizable weapons and loadouts coming to Diablo IV in October

As a direct consequence of the multiple requests coming from the game's fans, Diablo IV will get customizable loadouts and waypoints starting with the Vessel of Hatred expansion. The launch is set for October 8, and only setting f...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2024 11:46
The MSI Katana 17 features a powerful mid-range GPU and a full-size keyboard with RGB backlighting. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Katana 17 gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM, and 144 Hz display drops to record-low price in limited-time Amazon sale

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-835US is powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GPU, making it an excellent mid-range gaming powerhouse, and thanks to a limited-time sale, it's at its lowest-ever price on Am...
Julian van der Merwe, 29 Aug 2024 08:29
Chrome OS Flex (Image Source: Google)

Chrome OS Flex as a Windows replacement

CheckMag Windows is becoming less favorable as an OS daily driver for many users. Windows has recently faced various issues, ranging from complete system crashes to invasive privacy leaks. As users look for alternatives, many wonder if Chr...
Stephen Pereyra, 28 Aug 2024 23:34
New Among Us Card Skins (Image Source: Balatro)

Vampire Survivors and others join Balatro in Friends of Jimbo free update

Balatro continues its summer of updates with the second of three free updates. The update features its first-ever collaboration with popular titles, including The Witcher 3, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors, and Among Us.
Stephen Pereyra, 27 Aug 2024 23:26
Google Essentials (Image source: Google - The Keyword)

Mysterious Google Essentials app coming to PCs

Described as "a new app that makes it easier for you to discover and install many of our best Google services," Google Essentials will hit HP brands first, including Envy, Pavilion, Spectre, and Victus. The suite will include Goog...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2024 22:50
Windows 10 Control Panel (Image source: Own)

Bye-bye, Control Panel: Microsoft to finally drop this relic of the past but still unsure about it

Although Paint 3D will soon be dead and gone, it looks like the ancient Windows Control Panel will gain "walking dead" status. After over a decade of rumors and official statements regarding the deprecation of the Control Panel, n...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2024 15:18
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Intel laptop review: Upgradeable RAM returns to the T series

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Intel laptop review: Upgradeable RAM returns to the T series

The ThinkPad T480 successor. For many years, it seemed like ThinkPads of the T series would only become less modular. This ends now, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 returns to a design with two SO-DIMM slots. It is a great office laptop, even though Meteor Lake U could be faster.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Aug 2024 23:37
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5 complete operating systems that work perfectly in a docker container, including macOS and Steam Headless

CheckMag The idea of running an entire operating system (especially one as bloated as Windows) in a container defeats the entire purpose of Docker. However, you can, and there are at least some valid reasons why you might want to. Whether ...
David Devey, 24 Aug 2024 18:37
RedMagic Titan 16 Pro review: The gaming laptop made by the smartphone manufacturer (Image source: Notebookcheck)

A bright screen, an RTX 4060, Thunderbolt 4 – The RedMagic Titan 16 Pro is Nubia's attempt at a gaming laptop

The company Nubia, which is known for its gaming smartphones, is now entering into the field of gaming laptops by releasing the RedMagic Titan 16 Pro: Core i9, a GeForce RTX 4060 and a 16-inch display (QHD+, DCI-P3, 240 Hz, G-Sync...
Sascha Mölck, 24 Aug 2024 18:21
Windows Recall will return to Windows Insiders in October (Image source: Microsoft)

Infamous Windows Recall feature to return in October

Supposed to launch on June 18 with Copilot+ PCs, the controversial Windows Recall feature now has a new date of arrival. Scheduled to return in October, this piece of code for NPU-equipped hardware will only be available to Window...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Aug 2024 11:54
llamafile project (Image Source: Mozilla)

Whisperfile by Mozilla Ocho team delivers local and easy ASR

The team known for innovation and experiments at Mozilla has integrated OpenAI’s Whisper automatic speech recognition system into their llamafile project. The project aims to deliver local hardware-friendly large language models i...
Stephen Pereyra, 23 Aug 2024 06:29
Epic Games' next giveaway includes four games. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store announces new free game giveaway plans a week before release

Epic Games has now finalised its next free game offering. Unlike in recent weeks, its forthcoming giveaway will actually consist of four games rather than just one or two.
Alex Alderson, 22 Aug 2024 23:47
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August Windows patch breaks some dual-boot systems: how to fix

Microsoft recently pushed out a security update to Windows users that breaks some dual-boot configurations. Users with some older Linux distributions, or any that use GRUB 2, may find their system unable to boot. This article goes...
Daniel Fuller, 22 Aug 2024 19:36
RedMagic Titan 16 Pro review: A gaming laptop made by a smartphone manufacturer

81% RedMagic Titan 16 Pro review: A gaming laptop made by a smartphone manufacturer

Debut. The manufacturer Nubia, which is known for its gaming smartphones, has entered the market of gaming laptops with its RedMagic Titan 16 Pro: Core i9, a GeForce RTX 4060 and a 16-inch display (QHD+, DCI-P3, 240 Hz, G-Sync) all promise a solid mid-range device. Our review will reveal whether this initial launch was a success.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Aug 2024 18:27
This week's Epic Games giveaway typically sells for about $80. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free games giveaway arrives with $80 face value

The Epic Games Store has updated its free game giveaway, a week after offering Death's Gambit: Afterlife and a $25 add-on for World of Warships for free. This week, the storefront has moved to The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: R...
Alex Alderson, 22 Aug 2024 15:15
GIMP 3.0 is nearing release, and it is set to introduce a number of game-changing features to the free Photoshop alternative. (Image source: Julian van der Merwe / Notebookcheck)

GIMP 3: 5 game-changing new features coming to the free Photoshop alternative

CheckMag It looks as though the long-awaited GIMP 3.0 release may be soon upon us, with the GNU Project announcing a string freeze for the latest developer preview build. Between overhauled colour management tools, a refined UI, and, final...
Julian van der Merwe, 22 Aug 2024 02:33
Asus' latest networking hardware. (Image source: Asus)

Gamescom 2024 | Asus router showcase includes Wi-Fi 7 dongle for older PCs and laptops

The latest ROG Rapture-series router is joined by its non-gaming RT-BE86U counterpart to bring cutting-edge wired or wireless speeds to the ongoing Computex showcase. They are joined by the ROG USB-BE92, an adapter rated to upgrad...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2024 18:20
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94 update notes in the Nvidia app (Image source: Own)

Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy XVI get DLSS support in the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94

The latest Game Ready Driver software package from Nvidia, labeled 560.94 and released yesterday, comes with DLSS support for several games launching these days, including Star Wars Outlaws, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and F...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2024 17:37
Medion S20 in the review

77% Medion S20 laptop review: 17-inch multimedia notebook with Intel Core Ultra 7

Flat 17-incher with performance problems. With the S20 laptop, Medion has launched a 17.3-inch multimedia notebook onto the market. For 1,000 euros, the complete package of the notebook available at Aldi consists of 16 GB RAM, 16:9 IPS display, a one terabyte M.2 SSD, and the built-in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 17.30" | 2.1 kg
Philip Macdonald, 21 Aug 2024 14:32
Black Myth: Wukong has demolished all but PUBG in Steam's concurrent player charts. (Image source: Game Science)

Black Myth Wukong smashes the competition with 2.2 million Steam players mere hours after launch

Mere hours after launch, Black Myth Wukong has shattered Steam records, having accrued 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam a mere 12 hours after launch. The only game it has not yet surpassed in peak player count is PUBG: Batt...
Julian van der Merwe, 20 Aug 2024 23:34
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review - The slim gaming laptop now with AMD Zen 5

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review - The slim gaming laptop now with AMD Zen 5

Ryzen AI 300 beats Meteor Lake. Asus now also offers its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming/multimedia hybrids with the new Zen 5 processors from AMD. We have tested the version with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the dedicated GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. It continues to feature the same wonderful 240-Hz OLED screen—as well as an annoying third fan.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Aug 2024 20:11
Windows 11 increases FAT32 partition size limit to 2TB (Image source: Vincent Botta, Unsplash)

Windows 11 expands FAT32 partition size limit to 2TB

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update significantly expands the maximum partition size for the FAT32 file system, now allowing up to 2TB to be formatted. This change aims to provide users with more flexibility when working with lar...
Nathan Ali, 20 Aug 2024 18:57
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 G9 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Is the Snapdragon version of the Yoga Slim 7 14 getting preferential treatment from Lenovo?

The Yoga Slim 7x 14 is Lenovo's new Multimedia laptop with a Snapdragon ARM processor. Compared to the Intel version of the G9 generation, the ARM model is equipped with a significantly better OLED display. So is the Yoga Slim 7x ...
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Aug 2024 04:57
8BitDo's new Ultimate 2C controllers are compatible with devices that can run Android 9.0 or Windows 10 and newer. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Ultimate 2C: 8BitDo releases new wired and wireless controller refreshes with Hall effect joysticks for under $35

8BitDo has refreshed its Ultimate 2C controller in wired and wireless forms. Already available for $24.99 and $34.99, the updated 8BitDo Ultimate 2C still includes more bumper buttons than usual, as well as Hall effect joysticks a...
Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2024 17:22
Steam Deck OLED gets official Windows drivers (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Valve releases official Windows drivers for Steam Deck

While Steam Deck OLED ships with SteamOS, there have been ways to install Windows on the gaming handheld. But now that Valve has released official drivers, running Microsoft's OS on the device has become a little easier.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Aug 2024 12:54
The Asus ROG Ally is currently $150 off at Best Buy for a final price of $499.99. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ROG Ally with Ryzen Z1 Extreme drops to lowest-ever price in Best Buy deal

The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld has been discounted by $150 in a Best Buy deal, returning it to its record-low price of just $499.99. The 7-inch Windows-powered gaming handheld packs plenty of CPU and GPU power with the AMD Ryze...
Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 22:06
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 G9 review - Multimedia laptop with Snapdragon X Elite and great 3K OLED display

86% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 G9 review - Multimedia laptop with Snapdragon X Elite and great 3K OLED display

Wi-Fi 7 & 32 GB RAM. With the Yoga Slim 7x, Lenovo offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that combines the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite with a 90-Hz OLED touchscreen. But is the good battery life enough to justify the high price and compatibility problems?
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.50" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Aug 2024 01:34
Epic Games is set to giveaway almost $80 worth of games next week. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store announces new free game giveaway after leaker reveals plans ahead of schedule

A renowned leaker has beat Epic Games once again to announcing the storefront's next free game giveaway. While this week's free game offer focuses on a single title, Epic Games' following giveaway will include two games worth almo...
Alex Alderson, 16 Aug 2024 00:56
Critical Windows security vulnerability allows attackers full control over IPv6 - apply August patch now. (Image source: AI-generated, Dall-E 3)

Critical Windows security vulnerability allows attackers full control over IPv6 in CVE-2024-38063 threat - apply August patches now

Microsoft has detailed a critical Windows security vulnerability that allows attackers full control over IPv6 in the CVE-2024-38063 threat. Users of affected Windows OSs should apply the August patches now or disable IPv6 in the n...
David Chien, 15 Aug 2024 23:05
Epic Games' latest giveaway is worth almost $45. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free game giveaway now available globally

Epic Games has moved its free game giveaway program onto a new set of titles. Now consisting of Death's Gambit: Afterlife and a $25 add-on for World of Warships, the storefront gave away CYGNI: All Guns Blazing and Apex Legends-re...
Alex Alderson, 15 Aug 2024 16:20
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (2024) review: The portable RTX 4070 laptop with long runtimes

81% Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (2024) review: The portable RTX 4070 laptop with long runtimes

Gaming on the go. The compact Predator Helios Neo 14 aims to attract creatives and gamers. The right prerequisites are in place: a Core Ultra 9 185H, GeForce RTX 4070, 32 GB of RAM, a 14.5-inch panel (3k, sRGB, 165 Hz, G-Sync) with a 16:10 aspect ratio, Thunderbolt 4. Good battery life rounds out its total package.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Aug 2024 00:37
Steam reviews are generally a mix of informative, funny, and just plain ridiculous, and Valve hopes to somewhat remedy this by guiding users to more helpful reviews first. (Image source: Valve - edited)

New Steam review helpfulness system puts informative reviews first, ASCII art and memes second

Gone are the days of review bombs and copypasta on Steam; replaced instead by review bombs and copypasta with extra steps. Valve's new Helpfulness System will rank helpful Steam reviews as such and place them higher on a game's st...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Aug 2024 23:46
The Compact Mode for Xbox Game Bar is small screen-friendly (Image source: Xbox)

Microsoft introduces gaming handheld-friendly Compact Mode for Xbox Game Bar

The Xbox Game Bar is getting a new Compact Mode that aims to make the overlay Windows gaming handheld-friendly. Microsoft is currently testing the mode in the Xbox Insider Program, and it is currently available to the members of t...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Aug 2024 16:30
Automatic app categorization in Windows 11's Start menu (Image source: Windows Latest)

Windows 11: Automatic app categorization headed for the Start menu

Microsoft's quest for a better Start menu continues, and the latest beta version (22635.4010), now available via the Windows Insider Program, comes with automatic app categorization by type. The upcoming feature looks similar to t...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2024 15:07
The HP Victus 15z-fb200 has a high refresh rate and good mid-tier gaming hardware at a great price. (Image source: Walmart)

Deal | HP Victus 15.6-inch laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, 144 Hz screen, and Nvidia RTX 4050 discounted 39% at Walmart

The HP Victus 15z-fb200, which sports a 144 Hz 15.6-inch display, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, and Nvidia RTX 4050, is currently on sale for only $599 at Walmart. This is a 39% discount from its usual price at the retailer and a massive 49...
Sam Medley, 14 Aug 2024 03:13
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

Small but so-so. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 is one of the most compact ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen CPUs. Unfortunately, the compact size results in some compromises, which gets obvious when it comes to the CPU performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Aug 2024 13:08
The Sony Vaio UX was a tiny fully fledged PC that could fit in the palm of your hand. The closest form factor now seems to come with joypads. (Image Source: Sony)

The Ultra Mobile PC sadly seems to have been relegated to history, but here are 3 alternatives you can still buy today

CheckMag UMPCs or Ultra Mobile PCs were an entire category not so long ago. Offering unheard of performance in a package that could literally fit in the palm of your hand. Having dropped off people's radar there are still many that miss th...
David Devey, 11 Aug 2024 10:24
Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite review: A stylish Snapdragon ultraportable with bags of stamina

83% Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite review: A stylish Snapdragon ultraportable with bags of stamina

Chance your ARM. With the SPRCHRGD 14 S1, Medion has hopped aboard the Windows on ARM train: The 14-incher offers moderate emissions, long battery life, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a bright 2.8K panel (IPS, sRGB, 120 Hz, 16:10). With an asking price of around $1,400 (EUR to USD exchange rate at the time of testing), it is currently one of the more affordable Snapdragon X laptops.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Aug 2024 20:54
Valve isn't know for keeping its Steam Deck Windows drivers up-to-date, but there are other options (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Windows on Steam Deck - R.ID drivers promise better long term APU support than Valve

CheckMag While Windows on Steam Deck might seem counter intuitive, having a dual boot or purely Windows system can offer the ability to play games that aren't compatible with Steam OS. While Valve isn’t known for providing regular driver u...
David Devey, 10 Aug 2024 13:16
Supposed Lenovo Legion Go refresh leaks claimed that the updated gaming handheld would use an HDMI port to connect to external displays. (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck)

Lenovo squashes Legion Go Lite leak - handheld maker blames FAQ mistake for premature hype

Lenovo has responded to the recent alleged leaks surrounding a supposed upcoming Legion Go Lite, but it shrewdly avoided either confirming or denying the existence of a new Lenovo handheld gaming PC. Lenovo blamed the hype surroun...
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 22:55
The HP Victus 15 offers a high refresh rate display with AMD FreeSync Premium for under $500. (Image source: HP)

Deal | Affordable HP Victus gaming laptop with RTX 3050-beating RX 6550M gets 40% discount in Best Buy sale

The entry-level HP Victus 15 makes a solid student productivity laptop with the performance chops to do a bit of gaming on the side. It has an AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS and AMD Radeon RX6550M, putting it in the same league as the Nvidia ...
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 06:58
Chuwi Hi10 Max: A possible alternative to the Microsoft Surface. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi Hi10 Max debuts as potential Microsoft Surface alternative

The Hi10 Max is a tablet with an ostensibly decent price-performance ratio, offering a wide range of functions and a relatively large display that is also suitable for creating high-quality sketches and drawings.
Silvio Werner, 09 Aug 2024 02:31
The next Epic Games Store free game period starts on August 15 at 15:00 UTC. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store announces next free game giveaway plans ahead of schedule

Epic Games has now revealed plans for next week's free game giveaway. Not only will the storefront offer a popular 2D platformer for free that typically sells for $19.99, but it will also include an add-on for World of Warships wo...
Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2024 00:27
These classic PC games still hold up, especially with modern engine rebuilds. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons and Bethesda)

Old is new: 3 free remakes that revive classic PC games

CheckMag Looking for something to do this weekend? These three modern remakes slap much-needed coats of paint on older PC games. These are essentially engine rebuilds that add modern features to the classic titles while staying true to the...
Sam Medley, 08 Aug 2024 22:02
The new MG-1. (Image source: MAINGEAR)

Maingear brings Zen 5 to gaming desktops with new MG-1 AMD Advantage

Maingear has made new Zen 5 silicon available in the form of its new, all-AMD version of the MG-1 pre-built PC. It also comes packed with TEAMGROUP's T-Force memory and storage, which is also RGB and up to 6,000MHz in terms of RAM...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2024 19:03
The Asus Vivobook S 15 has a low weight of 1.43 kg (3.15 lbs) and is only 14.7 mm thick. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED laptop with 120 Hz display and Snapdragon X Elite drops to less than $1,000

The Asus Vivobook S 15 with the Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78), 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 15.6-inch 3K OLED display is currently on sale at eBay for less than $1,000. The laptop has a large 70 Wh battery which, when...
Fawad Murtaza, 08 Aug 2024 16:51
Epic Games' latest giveaway includes a game that has only just been released. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free game giveaways land worth almost $80

Epic Games has stepped up its weekly giveaway this week with not one but two games, as well as various free in-game items for Apex Legends. While the storefront only gave away LumbearJack last week, it has now switched to DNF Duel...
Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2024 13:21
The path of attack (Image Source: SafeBreach)

Old is new: Windows vulnerability allows undetectable downgrade attacks

At Black Hat USA 2024, a researcher showcased a method for taking over the Windows Update Process to craft a custom system downgrade. With the system downgraded, threat actors can elevate privileges, bypass security features, and ...
Stephen Pereyra, 08 Aug 2024 06:03
Windows 10 is currently on the machines of 64.63% of Steam users (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 gains more Steam users, while Windows 11 dips below 46%

Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey data shows that Windows 10 has become even more popular than in June. Per the July 2024 report, the last-gen Microsoft operating system has gained 0.74% more users throughout the mon...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Aug 2024 14:45
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED features an 8-core Intel Arc iGPU. (Image source: Asus/Best Buy)

Deal | Asus Zenbook 14 OLED with Core Ultra 7 155H records sizeable 29% discount on list price

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU has recorded a steep $300 discount at Best Buy. Due to its compact 14-inch display, the Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425MA) is a suitable choice for folks who want a portabl...
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Aug 2024 14:16
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