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Other OEMs could soon start launcing WoA laptops (image via own)

Qualcomm and Microsoft's Windows on Arm exclusivity deal could end soon

Arm's CEO says Qualcomm's exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on Arm devices could end soon. This opens up the market for other incumbents, such as MediaTek, Nvidia and AMD, to enter the market with their offerings.
Anil Ganti, 12 Jan 2024 15:33
ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 & X1 2-in-1 hands on: Huge redesign with accessibility focus

CES 2024 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 & X1 2-in-1 hands on: Huge redesign with accessibility focus

Lenovo introduced the newest members of its ThinkPad laptop family for business customers ahead of CES in December 2023. At the trade show, the largest PC manufacturer showed off both the premium clamshell ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and its convertible counterpart, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2024 23:20
Schenker Vision 14 M23 review - The magnesium ultrabook now with a GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB

88% Schenker Vision 14 M23 review - The magnesium ultrabook now with a GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB

Mini update. Schenker offers its Vision 14 with the GeForce RTX 3050 Refresh, featuring more graphics memory. All-in-all, its performance has remained almost the same and it can come nowhere near the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. With its high-resolution IPS display and good maintenance options—allowing for up to 64 GB RAM—the laptop still proves to be an interesting option.
Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU, 14", 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Jan 2024 21:28
The Asus ZenBook 14 OLED fits right in with any modern home or office. (Image source: Asus)

CES 2024 | Asus ZenBook 14 OLED thin-and-light powerhouse gets AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and colour-accurate 120 Hz, 600-nit, 3k display

The refreshed Asus ZenBook 14 OLED packs a punch with a bright 3K OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. For CES, Asus is adding AMD's Ryzen 8040 CPUs to the line-up in addition to the Intel Core Ultra CPUs that have been available since late 2023.
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jan 2024 00:20
The Asus ExpertCenter D901MDR is a new midtower PC packing RTX graphics and a Raptor Lake CPU. (All images via Asus)

CES 2024 | Asus unveils ExpertCenter desktops with Intel 14th Gen CPUs

Asus' newest ExpertCenter desktops include Intel 14th Gen CPUs and plenty of modern features for IT deployment, including tool-free maintenance, TPM 2.0 security, and Asus Pre-Deployment Service to get a fleet up and running quickly.
Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2024 19:00
The MSI Claw runs Windows 11 like the ROG Ally and Legion Go. (Image source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI Claw: New gaming handheld disruptor arrives with Intel Meteor Lake processor, 120 Hz display and a huge battery

MSI has lifted the lid on the Claw, a gaming handheld that it also calls the Claw A1M in its press materials. The MSI Claw is the first gaming handheld that utilises Intel's Meteor Lake platform, which it combines with a 120 Hz display and a 53 Wh battery, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2024 00:14
Lenovo seems to be billing the Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 as a lightweight on-the-go creator companion for those who already have a desktop but don't want to compromise on visuals or performance when out and about.

CES 2024 | Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 boasts 100% DCI-P3 OLED display, 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU in 14-inch thin-and-light laptop

Lenovo's latest 14-inch performance thin-and-light laptop delivers a healthy helping of ports, a very respectable 400-nit OLED display, and Windows Hello face detection in a 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) thick, 3.15 lb (ca. 1,429 g) package. The 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU has 16 cores, with six of those being performance cores.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Jan 2024 00:00
New ThinkBook 16p G5 features Raptor Refresh HX CPUs & GeForce RTX 4060

CES 2024 | ThinkBook 16p G5 features Raptor Refresh HX CPUs & GeForce RTX 4060

Lenovo is releasing the newest version of its most powerful ThinkBook laptop, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5. The newest model keeps the same Magicbay Expansion feature and it adds powerful Intel Core i HX 14th Gen CPUs as well the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060.
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Jan 2024 00:00
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v G1 AMD review - Entry-level workstation with Zen4

86% Lenovo ThinkPad P16v G1 AMD review - Entry-level workstation with Zen4

Ryzen 7 Pro in P15v's successor. With the ThinkPad P16v G1, Lenovo is offering an affordable mobile workstation that can be configured with either an AMD or Intel CPU. We tested out the AMD version equipped with an Nvidia RTX A1000, which particularly stands out with its impressively long battery life.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS, NVIDIA RTX A1000 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jan 2024 19:11
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is billed as a fun, chaotic romp across space. (Image source: Square Enix)

Deal | Epic Games Store Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy freebie opens 2024 with a bang

The Epic Games Store daily game giveaway event has finally ended. In its place, though, the weekly free games have returned, kicking 2024 into gear with one of 2021's best story games. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is free on the Epic Games Store until January 11.
Julian van der Merwe, 04 Jan 2024 23:23
Acer Swift Go 14 - Smooth gaming on the office laptop

Acer Swift Go 14 - Smooth gaming on the office laptop with and without XeSS thanks to Meteor Lake

With Meteor Lake, Intel's iGPU processors have received significant improvements for the first time since 2020. The Arc iGPUs even manage to sometimes outperform the Radeon RX 780M found in some AMD processors. For the Acer Swift Go, this primarily means a solid improvement in the area of 3D performance.
Marc Herter, 02 Jan 2024 13:16
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G8 laptop review - AMD Zen4 isn’t automatically better

89% Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G8 laptop review - AMD Zen4 isn’t automatically better

More performance, but worse runtimes. Lenovo now offers its 14-inch Yoga Pro 7 14 G8 with the current AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (Zen4), which may offer more performance compared to the old Ryzen 7 7735HS, however, this takes its toll on the device's battery life and noise emissions.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M, 14.5", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Dec 2023 15:01
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars takes players on a mythology-infused journey through a mysterious cursed city-state. (image source: Steam)

Killer quality: 5 of the best Steam Winter Sale indie game deals that ooze AAA aspirations

CheckMag Dig into the smashing beats of Metal: Hellsinger, soar through the skies in Solar Ash, or embrace your inner space scientist with Outer Wilds in five of the best 2023 Steam Winter Sale deals on indie games that defy expectations.
Julian van der Merwe, 30 Dec 2023 14:34
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G4 AMD needs upgradable RAM

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G4 AMD needs upgradable RAM

Lenovo differentiates the ThinkPad T14 G4 into Intel and AMD variants. One difference: Completely soldered RAM on the AMD model. To us, this is a mistake.
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Dec 2023 14:11
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G4 AMD Laptop Review: Ryzen power in the compact ThinkPad

90% Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G4 AMD Laptop Review: Ryzen power in the compact ThinkPad

Bread and butter business with AMD. The ThinkPad T series is one of the most important parts of Lenovo's enterprise PC portfolio. Corporate purchasers get the choice: AMD or Intel for their client. There are arguments for both - with efficiency being on the side of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 AMD.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Dec 2023 13:35
The INBook Y2 Plus. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix INBook Y2 Plus launches as India's latest sub-$450 laptop

Infinix' latest INBook-series laptop has hit the Indian market with a metallic unibody design and Windows 11. The Y2 Plus offers HDMI and USB-C charging for ~$420 or less on its new retail platform. Then again, it is also powered by increasingly last-gen Intel platforms and could have a better display on paper.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2023 19:03
The 2023 Steam Winter Sale discounts some truly spectacular RTS games. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam Winter Sale: 4 ruthless RTS and 4X game deals in gaming's hottest holiday bargain bonanza

CheckMag Steam's epic 2023 Winter Sale is in full swing, bringing with it some of the best RTS gaming deals of the year. Delve into legendary battles in A Total War Saga: TROY, an intense FPS-RTS hybrid in Silica, or hostile political machinations in Dune: Spice Wars.
Julian van der Merwe, 23 Dec 2023 00:53
Geekom Mini IT13 Mini PC Review - Mini Desktop with an overkill Core i9

79% Geekom Mini IT13 Mini PC Review - Mini Desktop with an overkill Core i9

Loud and proud. The Geekom Mini IT13 is the latest SFF desktop from Geekom. It sports powerful 13th Gen Intel Core processors, all the way up to an Intel Core i9-13900H. While the desktop packs a wallop, the high-end CPU requires the fan to consistently spin at high (and loud) speeds.
Intel Core i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 652 g
Sam Medley, 20 Dec 2023 00:01
Lost Ruins mixes metroidvania gameplay with elements of survival games and anime styling to make a short, fun romp in a dark fantasy dungeon. (Image source: GOG - edited)

GOG free game: 2D metroidvania Lost Ruins available as Winter Sale giveaway for limited time

GOG's Winter Sale is giving away Lost Ruins for free for a limited time. Lost Ruins is a 2D survival action side scroller about a young girl that gets lost in a dungeon without her memories. She must find a way out and uncover the secrets of the dungeon and her mysterious companion.
Julian van der Merwe, 18 Dec 2023 23:37
Satisfactory is just one game to wishlist ahead of the 2023 Steam Winter Sale. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam Winter Sale: 3 major games that blew up the official 2023 sale trailer

The Steam Winter Sale will start on December 21, 2023, discounting some of 2023's biggest games. Exact discounts are still a mystery, but Valve dropped a YouTube trailer revealing a few excellent games coming to the Winter Sale, including the addictive Satisfactory and the genre-melding Atomic Heart.
Julian van der Merwe, 18 Dec 2023 17:59
Acer Swift Go 14

Acer Swift Go 14 review - The Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 impresses with its AI core

CPU, GPU and now NPU At least since the Pixel 6, co-processors for AI applications have found their way onto smartphones. Now the neural network accelerators can also be found on Windows laptops such as the Acer Swift Go 14 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. This is one of the first laptop processors with an NPU.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core, 14", 1.3 kg
Marc Herter, 18 Dec 2023 07:26
Intel Meteor Lake Analysis - Core Ultra 7 155H only convinces with GPU performance

Intel Meteor Lake Analysis - Core Ultra 7 155H only convinces with GPU performance

Core i7 is now Core Ultra 7. Intel drops the familiar naming scheme for the new Meteor Lake generation and the latest mobile processors are called Core Ultra from now on. Intel promises a big performance increase for the new Arc GPU as well as increased efficiency, which we tested.
Update: NPU Performance and power consumption during AI benchmarks
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Dec 2023 13:12
HP ProBook 450 G10 review: GeForce RTX power inside an office laptop

86% HP ProBook 450 G10 review: GeForce RTX power inside an office laptop

Office worker. HP's business laptop boasts low emissions, long runtimes, two RAM slots and nice input devices. Thanks to its GeForce RTX 2050, the device is also equipped for GPU-demanding tasks. Prices begin from about US$750.
Intel Core i7-1355U, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Dec 2023 17:39
War Thunder 2.33 "Air Superiority" official wallpaper (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.33 "Air Superiority" unleashes new top-tier jets, rank VIII ground vehicles, and more

The latest (and most likely also the last) refresh of the year, which brings War Thunder to version 2.33, is called "Air Superiority" but also brings a few iconic tanks and ships. Its highlights include the Saab JAS 39A Gripen, Mirage 4000, and Su-27 jets, the M1A2 SEP2 and Leopard 2A7V, and many other pieces of military hardware.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2023 19:48
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: New keyboard, better cooling and 120 Hz screen for Core Ultra flagship laptop

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: New keyboard, better cooling and 120 Hz screen for Core Ultra flagship laptop

Lenovo has announced the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12. The twelfth gen of the flagship ThinkPad ultrabook has a revamped design with a new keyboard, optional forcepad and better cooling system, as well as a 120 Hz screen option.
Benjamin Herzig, 14 Dec 2023 16:00
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.33 downloading in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.33 brings support for Fortnite Chapter 5, The Finals, Squad, and The Day Before

Released yesterday with full support for The Finals, Squad, The Day Before, as well as Fortnite Chapter 5, the GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.33 also comes with one-click optimal settings support for six titles, including the recently released Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Sadly, there are no new G-Sync Compatible displays this time.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Dec 2023 23:59
Mouse will launch on Steam and consoles in 2025, but an exact release date has not yet been announced. (Image source: Steam)

Mouse gets gameplay trailer: new FPS boomer shooter delivers gritty 1930s Cuphead animated noir aesthetic and loads of character

Fuji Games recently announced Mouse as a "gritty, jazz-fueled shooter," bringing much of what made Cuphead a standout success to the FPS genre. The official launch trailer reveals a boomer shooter full of charm, animated explosions, and genuinely hilarious kit.
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Dec 2023 02:54
Drug Dealer Simulator 2 coming to Steam on December 18 (Source: Movie Games)

Drug Dealer Simulator 2 co-op demo hits Steam next week

Definitely a mature title with its depicting of drug dealing/using and implied violence, as well as the aftermath of various violent acts, Drug Dealer Simulator 2 will be up to play for free between December 18 and January 2. The release date is set for the first quarter of 2024.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Dec 2023 18:07
30 days left until the demise of the Grammarly Desktop Editor (Source: Own)

Grammarly's Desktop Editor will stop working in 30 days

Released in 2009, Grammarly became a popular assistant for students, professional writers, and people who need assistance with various projects from time to time. While the standalone Editor apps for Windows and Mac will be discontinued in the first days of 2024, their successors (Grammarly for Windows and Mac) are already available.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2023 23:31
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 under review: A long-lasting, silent Ryzen laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4: Ryzen power, endurance, and quiet fans for under $700

With its longer battery life, LTE modem, and low noise and heat output, the Lenovo business notebook is an excellent choice. There is plenty of processing power available with a Ryzen 7 APU. The dual RAM slot configuration is a noteworthy plus. The starting price is around $700.
Sascha Mölck, 11 Dec 2023 15:24
Hello Games has some ambitious goals for Light No Fires. (Image source: HelloGamesTube on YouTube)

Light No Fire: No Man's Sky studio promises colossal open world brimming with magic and rideable dragons

After the disappointing launch of No Man's Sky and its subsequent redemption arc, Hello Games announced a spiritual successor in the form of a multiplayer endless fantasy adventure game called Light No Fire. The game's stand-out feature has to be its Earth-sized open world and its rich biomes waiting to be explored.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Dec 2023 05:19
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 in review: A battery-efficient, silent Ryzen laptop

87% Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 in review: A battery-efficient, silent Ryzen laptop

Business class. Lenovo's business notebook generates less noise and heat, has a long battery life, and includes an inbuilt LTE modem. It has two RAM slots in addition to a Ryzen 7 APU, which provides enough computational capability. The starting price is around $900.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, Vega 8, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Dec 2023 15:15
HP 250 G9 review - An affordable office laptop with a Core i3 and an IPS panel

75% HP 250 G9 review - An affordable office laptop with a Core i3 and an IPS panel

For your day-to-day activities. With the 250 G9, HP is offering a reasonably-priced 15.6-inch office laptop equipped with an Intel Core i3 processor and a matte IPS display - all of which can be had for around $390. The device's performance is sufficient for basic tasks but the fan quickly gets annoying.
Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics 64EUs, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Dec 2023 14:11
Windows is rumoured to gain various new AI features next year, XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Extensive Windows roadmap surfaces for Germanium and Hudson Valley releases

According to a new report, Microsoft plans to make more big changes to Windows soon. Allegedly, Windows 11 will finally gain decent ARM support, but only a few months before Microsoft delivers an entirely new version of Windows.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2023 23:44
For the first time, Microsoft also offers a subscription for extended Windows support for consumers. (Image: Arnav Singhal)

Windows 10 will require a paid subscription for security updates starting in 2025

Windows 10 will no longer receive new features from the second half of 2022; Microsoft will continue providing monthly security patches until October 2025. Anyone wishing to use the operating system after this date will be asked to pay for further updates.
Hannes Brecher, 06 Dec 2023 15:39
Copilot-assisted search in Microsoft Edge 119.0.2151.97 (Source: Own)

Microsoft promises GPT-4 Turbo & Dall-E 3-powered responses, Code Interpreter, and more for Copilot

With Copilot's first anniversary, Microsoft unveils exciting plans for the future of the AI assistant. Soon, Copilot will answer with the help of GPT-4 Turbo and an updated Dall-E 3 model, Edge users will get a rewrite menu, and the new Code Interpreter will run data analysis and visualization tasks, perform calculations, write code, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2023 12:01
The Steam Hardware & Software Survey for November 2023 reveals that the Steam Deck continues its recent popularity streak. (Image source: Unsplash/Steam  - edited)

Windows 11 steals users as Steam Deck dominates Linux gaming in November Steam survey

The November 2023 Steam Survey reveals that both the Steam Deck and Windows 11 are seeing a strong up tick adoption. Meanwhile, Windows 10 saw a staggering loss of users. Curiously, data points to at least a few users switching to Windows on their Steam Decks.
Julian van der Merwe, 06 Dec 2023 00:41
Linux has taken the gaming performance crown from Windows in a recent test. (Image source: various - edited)

Windows 11 scores dead last in gaming performance tests against 3 Linux gaming distros

Recent testing revealed that Arch Linux, Pop!_OS, and even Nobara Linux, which is maintained by a single developer, all outstripped Windows for the performance crown on Windows-native games. The testing was run at the high-end of quality settings, and Valve's Proton was used to run Windows games on Linux.
Julian van der Merwe, 05 Dec 2023 01:11
New MS Paint UI with the Cocreator button (Image source: Microsoft)

AI image creation is now available in Microsoft Paint

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 users in United States, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Italy, and Germany can now generate AI images within Paint using their new tool, Cocreator.
Robert Gelo, 03 Dec 2023 16:51
Windows 12 logo concept (Source: Generacion Xbox)

New hints suggest that Windows 12 will arrive in 2024

Earlier this year, the presentation files for the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite mentioned a "Windows OS" different from Windows 11, which might be its successor. The unconfirmed Windows release generally known as Windows 12 for now is scheduled to arrive by June 2024, reveals a new report from Taiwan.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2023 16:13
Wild Bastards is a roguelike FPS with strategy gameplay elements and a rather exciting aesthetic. (Image source: Steam)

Wild Bastards: strategy shooter roguelike hybrid game featuring space cowboys and cel-shaded graphics announced for 2024

Wild Bastards will follow up the cult success of Void Bastards, featuring the same unique graphics and RTS gameplay elements as the original. The new game will launch in early 2024, and players will travel throughout the galaxy, gun slinging and developing their skills with 13 playable characters.
Julian van der Merwe, 02 Dec 2023 00:40
ASUS has now enabled gyroscope controls on the ROG Ally. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

ASUS ROG Ally gains gyroscope controls and other new features with new updates

ASUS has brought more new features to the ROG Ally courtesy of Armoury Crate SE, MCU and BIOS updates. Now, the ASUS ROG Ally supports gyroscope controls and can disable its CPU turbo boost to extend battery life when gaming, among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2023 16:33
Smartphones could soon be webcams on Windows too (symbolic image, image: Apple)

Just like Apple: Smartphones may soon become webcams under Windows too

Attention Windows users: your own smartphone could soon be used as a webcam on a PC, which in most cases is likely to be a very strong webcam. A corresponding function is to be rolled out soon.
Silvio Werner, 01 Dec 2023 00:01
Diablo II: Resurrected, Mephisto's lair with Unreal Engine 5 graphics (Source: Michał Wawruch on ArtStation)

Fan-made Diablo II: Resurrected Unreal Engine 5 demo now available for download

Released across multiple platforms in late September, 2021, Diablo II: Resurrected is a remaster of Diablo II and the Lord of Destruction expansion with 4K graphics and 7.1 Dolby Surround sound. While it significantly improves upon the original's visuals, the remaster hits a whole new level in a fan-made Unreal Engine 5 demo.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2023 11:47
This year's Microsoft Ugly Sweater takes on one of the world's most iconic photos. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft turns iconic Windows XP "Bliss" wallpaper into Ugly Sweater

Microsoft is once again offering an Ugly Sweater again in 2023, this time based on the "Bliss" background image from Windows XP. If you missed Bliss, you can download four variations of the iconic wallpaper for free, both for PCs and smartphones.
Hannes Brecher, 30 Nov 2023 01:03
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 review - The inexpensive multimedia laptop with a Ryzen 7000

86% Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 review - The inexpensive multimedia laptop with a Ryzen 7000

More space to work. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 is a 16-inch multimedia laptop with an IPS display and an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor. At a price of US$900, you will surely have to make quite a few compromises but even so, it boasts a good keyboard and long runtimes.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, Vega 7, 16", 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Nov 2023 15:51
Dirt 5 is an action-packed, arcare-style, off-road racing game that is discounted during the Steam Autumn Sale. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam Autumn Sale: 4 exhilarating racing game deals to round out the holiday sale event

CheckMag Here are some of the best racing games on Steam to round out the Steam Autumn Sale. Live life on the proverbial edge with Riders Republic, enjoy the off-road chaos in Dirt 5, or take things more seriously with Forza Horizon 5, all with spectacular discounts, thanks to Steam's holiday sales event.
Julian van der Merwe, 28 Nov 2023 03:04
Free yourself from Windows and game on Linux (Source: Wikipedia)

4 slick Linux distributions for frustrated Windows 11 gamers

CheckMag The Steam Deck and Proton have done a lot for gaming on Linux. Users that were once tied to Windows for gaming now have multiple options for breaking free. Here are some of the best Linux distributions for getting your Windows-free game on.
David Devey, 27 Nov 2023 22:18
It Takes Two is by far one of the best co-op PC gaming experiences to date. (Image source: Steam - edited)

4 epic Steam Autumn Sale local multiplayer games for couch co-op chaos

CheckMag Battle monsters and cosmic gods in Hellpoint, navigate your way through the cutesy world of It Takes Two, or beat your opponents into submission with epic spectacle in Guilty Gear Strive during the Steam Autumn Sale. Discounts of up to 85% bring some of the best local and online multiplayer versus and co-op games to new lows.
Julian van der Merwe, 26 Nov 2023 02:58
With a Core i7 and 32GB of RAM, the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a powerful productivity tool for Windows users (Image: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tablet with Core i7, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD marked down by 31% on Amazon

Prospective tablet buyers who don't want to buy into Apple's ecosystem might want to take a closer look at Amazon's ongoing sale of the most powerful model variants of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 lineup, which is currently discounted by more than US$800.
Enrico Frahn, 25 Nov 2023 20:25
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