CheckMag The combination of the Snapdragon X processor and Windows 11 24H2 has given the Windows on ARM platform a significant performance boost. But do older ARM laptops also benefit from the improved version of Windows 11?

Microsoft is adding some AI features to its Microsoft 365 service, which includes access to the online versions of Microsoft Office. However, the company is raising prices 33-42% for subscribers across the board for those that want the feature.

The Epic Games Store is preparing to update its free game of the week offer with a new title. This week's giveaway typically retails for $19.99 and is designed to test people's problem-solving abilities in single-player, local co-op and online co-op modes.

A new, critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows makes it possible for hackers to spread malicious code via emails. Simply viewing an email in the preview window is enough for the malware to take root. Microsoft has released security updates to this end that should be installed immediately.

The latest iteration in Microsoft's popular Surface Pro series of Windows tablets has hit one of its lowest prices to date, as Amazon has cut the price of one certain Snapdragon X Plus-powered configuration by almost 30%.

The naming convention for a mystery Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop suggests that Nvidia may be getting into the laptop CPU space soon, as Windows on Arm finally gains traction.

The Asus ROG Ally, powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme, has just received a sizeable $205 price cut at Amazon, making it officially cheaper than the 1 TB Steam Deck OLED and the Lenovo Legion Go it competes with directly. We liked the Asus ROG Ally in our review for its great gaming performance and outstanding 120 Hz display.

Lenovo is currently selling its expensive flagship business laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, with very limited options. That is about to change: WUXGA IPS displays, Ultra 5 CPUs and 5G/4G enabled models of the premium ThinkPad laptop are on the way.

The HP EliteBook 845 G11 is still a very good business laptop with AMD processors including the fast HS-series chips. However, the cooling performance struggles a bit with the fast CPU options, so we would recommend a U-series chip like the Ryzen 7 8840U.

With the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows virtually around the corner, Ubisoft has given us a detailed look at what to expect from the mobility and parkour in the newest instalment to the Assassin's Creed franchise. It looks like the shinobi character will be getting most of the parkour love, with the samurai mostly relegated to combat.

The MSI Vector 17 HX AI refreshes last year's Vector 17 HX with some of the best laptop components available on the market. The new gaming laptop from MSI features an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU.

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a high-end 16-inch gaming laptop stuffed with the latest and greatest from Intel and Nvidia. The new Vector 16 HX AI brings lots of power and good connectivity in a relatively large case.

Asus has introduced two new AMD-based Vivobook models at CES 2025. Called the "Vivobook S 14 (M5406WA) and the "Vivobook S 16 (M5406KA)", the laptops are meant to be multimedia/productivity machines that boast good battery life and beautiful screens.

Lenovo expands its ThinkPad portfolio with a new series: The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 leaves the typical ThinkPad design behind to attack the Apple MacBook Air. For this, Lenovo trusts on the efficiency of Intel Lunar Lake, a big haptic trackpad and OLED screen.

After months of leaks, Lenovo has finally unveiled its ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with a rollable OLED display. The new form factor crams 16.7 inches of screen real-estate into a 14-inch laptop chassis and features Intel's new Core Ultra 7 200 series CPUs. The only catch is the price.

Lenovo has finally announced the Legion Go S, its second gaming handheld. Sporting a new and compact design, the Legion Go S is the world's first handheld not made by Valve to officially launch with SteamOS. Lenovo will also offer a Windows version of the device with identical specs but in a different color.

At CES 2025, Asus has unveiled the ROG Zephyrus G14 2025. Featuring up to a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU from AMD and up to an RTX 5080 laptop GPU from Nvidia, the latest ROG Zephyrus G14 iteration is bound to be considerably more powerful than the 2024 variant which tops out just a Ryzen 9 8945HS and an RTX 4070 laptop GPU.

HP has another Lunar Lake EliteBook in tow for CES, besides the EliteBook Ultra G1i. The new HP EliteBook X G1i and its 2-in-1 version HP EliteBook X Flip G1i are the successors of the EliteBook 1040 G11.

Better late than never, Acer has finally entered the handheld gaming fray, introducing the 8-inch Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11, which features a gargantuan 11-inch, 144 Hz IPS display. Both devices are powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPUs.

While Intel and AMD seems to be content to serve their newest CPU technology only in the high-end part of the market, Qualcomm is attempting to capture the low end as well. The new Qualcomm Snapdragon X, with its eight Oryon CPU cores, is meant to take market share in the sub $600 device class.

Lenovo has unveiled its new entry-level notebooks, the Xiaoxin SE 2025 series, in China. The new lineup offers 14-inch, 15.3-inch, and 16-inch laptops, with the option of equipping each of those with either an Intel Core i5-13420H or AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS.

Designed with the help of Microsoft, the Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard features a Copilot key for one-touch access to the Copilot AI in Windows 11, Office, and Edge. The split design helps reduce the incidence of repetitive stress injuries.

The Epomaker Shadow-X keyboard connects to devices over Bluetooth and USB-C. A rotary dial switches connections while the 1.06-inch LCD display shows the battery status, time, and more. The gasket structure design reduces noise levels while retaining a soft, smooth typing experience.

Ahead of the hotly anticipated launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, a game bundle is offering two Monster Hunter games for under $10 and four for as little as $17.99.

A previously reliable source for all things free on the Epic Games Store has returned. This time, u/MeguminShiro has left a mysterious message about the storefront's final game giveaway of 2024, which will go live on December 31 at 16:00 UTC.

The Epic Games Store's latest mystery game is now available to download for free. Released earlier this year to rave reviews, the indie roguelike title will not be around for long at its discounted rate.

Jsaux has equipped its latest Docking Station for devices such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck series with its own Magnetic RGB Fan Cooling System. The accessory is also rated to support Quick Frame Transport (QFT) as well as auto low latency mode (ALLM), high dynamic range (HDR) and variable refresh rate (VRR) on compatible handheld consoles. It also offers access to an HDMI 2.1 output and up to 100W fast charging via USB-C.

Lenovo appears to be doing it: On the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 series that leaked out on Twitter, the Chinese manufacturer is seemingly killing off the famous and iconic red TrackPoint. The new ThinkPad laptop lineup comes in two sizes, and it adopts a design that looks very similar to the Apple MacBook Air, radically breaking with the established ThinkPad design.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its Mystery Game giveaway with a new title for Christmas Eve. Available until 15:59 UTC on Christmas Day, the latest free game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans for its premise and level design.

Palworld has finally released the content update for its infamous Terraria collaboration, and, aside from adding a brand new weapon class straight from the indie survival RPG, the update also brings plenty of new pals, a new island, and refreshing game mechanics. Thus far, the Terraria community seems unconvinced, but things on the Palworld side of the pond are decidedly more rosy.

Asus has added an official launch date for its previously-revealed RGB-laden ROG gaming laptops coming to CES 2025. The new ROG laptop will apparently feature an RGB strip all around the lower casing, along with large ROG Strix branding on the vents underneath the laptop.

Epic Games is now offering a new free game as part of this year's Mystery Game giveaway. Well received by fans and critics alike, the rogue-like title also integrates local multiplayer with full gamepad and controller support.

CheckMag Microsoft may see itself adopting a radically new approach with Xbox in the coming months and years. Xbox is likely to become more and more platform agnostic as more first-party titles are expected to grace competing platforms like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The upcoming Xbox generation is also likely to be more PC-like with the ability to run third-party game stores.

A seemingly reliable source has posted a new cryptic message about the Epic Games Store's next free game giveaway. If correct, it would see the storefront give another popular rogue-like title its free game treatment, but not for long.

The Epic Games Store has updated its Mystery Game giveaway with a new title. Available until 15:59 UTC on December 22, the game is playable not only on various Windows machines but also pretty much any Mac released within the last 15 years.

CheckMag Buying Windows keys directly from Microsoft is expensive but more importantly, it's just not an option for older operating systems such as Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. This is where platforms like G2A and Kinguin come in as they allow one to buy legit, working keys for a fraction of the original price.

The Epic Games Store has now revealed which game in its extensive library is now free to download and keep indefinitely. Worth roughly $25, the well-regarded title will not be available to pick up at its discounted price for long.

When Lenovo did not announce a ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 4 this year, people wondered what would happen with the most compact and lightweight ThinkPad laptop. With the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 on the market now, it is clear that the slightly larger X1 Carbon takes over the position of the X1 Nano, as it weighs less than 1 kg as well.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 9 laptop with a 3K OLED touch panel and a Snapdragon X Elite SoC can now be yours for less than $800. With decent performance, a beautiful display, and long battery life, the Yoga Slim 7x is a solid option for multimedia buyers on a tight budget.

This year's last major update, labeled 2.43 "Storm Warning" by Gaijin, brings quite a few exciting pieces of military hardware to War Thunder. Alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale jets, this refresh also brings the M44 and PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers, several ships, the Attica location for ground battles, and more.