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Microsoft continues efforts to convince users to upgrade their PCs and install Windows 11 (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft continues efforts to convince Windows 10 users to upgrade to TPM 2.0-supported PCs

Windows 10 still has a large user base, with many holding off on upgrading to Windows 11 due to the TPM 2.0 requirement. Microsoft is once again urging this set of users to upgrade their PCs.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2025 08:03
Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM approach for private users damages the reputation of Surface devices

The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and...
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Apr 2025 14:09
Mandragora Whispers of the Witch Tree Steam RPG launched on Steam with a free demo.

New Steam RPG dripping in classic style with a Soulslike combat twist launches with free demo

Fans of dark fantasy would be remiss to check out Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, a new action RPG with over 40 hours of single-player story written by the former narrative lead of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2. T...
Julian van der Merwe, 19 Apr 2025 02:24
The Aokzoe A1X comes in a single colour option. (Image source: Aokzoe)

Aokzoe A1X released as new ROG Ally X rival with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64 GB of RAM and early launch discounts for a short time

Aokoze has now released one of the first gaming handhelds that leverages AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. Also featuring with OCuLink eGPU connectivity and a 120 Hz VRR display, the Aokzoe A1X packs in a 72.7 Wh battery to rival the A...
Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2025 18:00
Epic Games' latest giveaway is worth over $100. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: Penultimate free game giveaway of April 2025 now available globally but only for a short time

The Epic Games Store is now giving away its penultimate free game of April 2025. Available for a short period, Botanicula is joined by over $100 worth of in-game items for Firestone Online Idle RPG.
Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2025 12:56
#Drive Rally is a charming rally racing game with unique visuals and a surprising amount of content. (Image source: Steam)

Arcade rally game with charming retro looks gets full Steam release with slew of upgrades and nifty launch discount

Drive Rally, stylised as #DRIVE Rally, has finally exited its arduous Steam Early Access period with a 1.0 update that introduces three iconic rally cars, 22 race stages, improved progression, and a tempting launch discount.
Julian van der Merwe, 17 Apr 2025 08:07
Asus Zenbook Duo 14 (UX8406) weighs just 1.764 kg (3.89 lbs). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews)

Deal | New dual-screen Asus Zenbook Duo just got its first big price drop

Launched in February 2025, the Asus Zenbook Duo 14 for 2025 has seen a major $250 discount on Amazon. The laptop is powered by the latest Core Ultra 9 285H CPU alongside the Intel Arc 140T iGPU. However, the main draw of the noteb...
Fawad Murtaza, 15 Apr 2025 14:09
Metro 2033 Redux is free to download on GOG and Steam without any strings attached. (Image source: 4A Games)

Post-apocalyptic classic: New free game giveaway now available globally on GOG and Steam but only for a short time

A new free game giveaway has landed on GOG and Steam. Only available until later this week, Metro 2033 Redux builds on Metro 2033 with various improvements, including the engine that underpins Metro: Last Light.
Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2025 00:14
Lunar Lake vs. Snapdragon inside a convertible - Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business review

84% Lunar Lake vs. Snapdragon inside a convertible - Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business review

Another blow for Windows on ARM? Microsoft now also offers its Surface Pro convertible equipped with Intel's Lunar Lake processors—but specifically targeted toward business customers. We have tested the OLED version and investigated whether private customers might be missing out on the better model.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.00" | 882 g
Andreas Osthoff, 14 Apr 2025 18:38
The Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) is lightweight for a 16-inch machine at only 1.5 kg (3.37 lbs). (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lightweight Acer Swift 16 AI records big 37.5% price cut to become stellar OLED laptop value

The Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T OLED laptop is back on sale at Best Buy. The notebook now costs $450 less than list price, becoming a worthy everyday option thanks to its excellent screen, long battery life, and more.
Fawad Murtaza, 14 Apr 2025 13:35
For the first time with 12 core AMD CPU: ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 leaks on Malaysian Lenovo site (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD, image source: Lenovo)

For the first time with 12 core AMD CPU: ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 leaks on Malaysian Lenovo site

Lenovo's 2025 ThinkPads with AMD CPUs are limited to the eight core versions of Zen5 - at least until now. A product listing on Lenovo's Malaysian website suggests that we may soon see the first AMD ThinkPad with twelve CPU cores ...
Benjamin Herzig, 14 Apr 2025 12:59
A 1,100 nit OLED and AMD Zen 5 in a creator‘s laptop -  The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 G10 review

87% A 1,100 nit OLED and AMD Zen 5 in a creator‘s laptop - The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 G10 review

1,100 nits for $1,100 With the IdeaPad Pro 5 14, Lenovo is offering a compact multimedia laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 processor from AMD, a 120 Hz, 2.8K OLED and an HDR brightness of up to 1,100 nits, which is already calibrated out of the box.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Radeon 860M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Apr 2025 20:14
Morbid Metal launches on Steam later in 2025, and it brings with it some interesting gameplay mechanics and fast-paced third-person combat.

New Steam hack-n-slash roguelite shows off unique gameplay, giant swords, and powerful melee combos set to a heavy metal soundtrack

Morbid Metal, an upcoming third-person hack-n-slash indie roguelite published by Ubisoft, has shown off incredible amounts of polish, visual flair, and melee combos worthy of a spectacle fighter. It also features a unique three-ch...
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Apr 2025 22:43
Void/Breaker puts players in an infinite loop as they try to escape a system designed to keep them trapped. (Image source: Steam)

New fast-paced FPS is a sci-fi twist on Control with immaculate surreal visuals - now free-to-play on Steam for a limited time

Void/breaker is a newly announced fast-paced sci-fi roguelite FPS that has just been announced, and it's free to play for the next two weeks ahead of the full-scale launch. Void/breaker features highly destructible environments, d...
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Apr 2025 04:34
Strictly speaking, Epic Games' latest giveaway is worth $29.99. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: New free game giveaways now available globally for a short time

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games offering on PC. This time, the storefront has decided to giveaway an indie beat 'em up called River City Girls worth $29.99 that has been joined by Arcadegeddon and Idle Champions of...
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 13:11
2025 RedmiBook Pro 14

87% Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 2025 review - Now with Arrow Lake and 16 hours of battery life

Brighter IPS display in the 14-inch laptop. The 2025 RedmiBook Pro 14 features Intel Arrow Lake CPUs, a brighter 120 Hz IPS display, and improved battery life. Despite a price increase, it remains a strong mid-range option.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Apr 2025 10:32
The Framework Laptop 12 has a touchscreen and stylus support. (Image source: Framework)

Framework Laptop 12 starts at $549 and is available to pre-order now

After speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.
Habeeb Onawole, 10 Apr 2025 09:54
The Epic Games Store will probably have more planned than u/MeguminShiro has revealed so far. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Leaks reveal future Epic Games Store free game giveaways ahead of schedule

A well-known source has divulged early information about the Epic Games Store's plans for future giveaways throughout the next two weeks. The giveaways are unlikely to be all that the storefront has planned across April, though.
Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 21:33
Titanfall 2 (pictured) came out in 2016 featuring a campaign that focused on the bond between man and machine. (Image source: Steam)

Rumor: Titanfall 3 is almost complete, based on UE5, features singleplayer, extraction mode, and others

Titanfall 3 may actually be a thing and could arrive in the near future, at least if the latest leak is to be believed. The game is said to be developed on Unreal Engine 5 and is almost complete.
Vineet Washington, 09 Apr 2025 18:01
A free demo is available for Metal Eden, an upcoming fast-paced FPS that blends genre classics.

New fast-paced cyberpunk FPS blends Doom, Mirror's Edge, and Ghostrunner, gets free Steam demo with $1,000 Speedrun prize

Metal Eden, a new boomer shooter heading to Steam, looks like a slick blend between Mirror's Edge and Doom, featuring fast-paced parkour, bright cyberpunk visuals, and fast, raw gunplay. Try it out for free on Steam ahead of the M...
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Apr 2025 08:02
The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's Yoga 7 14 Convertible is not only much cheaper than the Yoga 9, but also better in some respects

Lenovo offers a wide product lineup and it is not easy always easy to find the right device. It is even more complicated when you have two very similar products like the two 14-convertibles we just tested, where the less expensive...
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2025 13:17
Taking screenshots on Windows 11 (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

These are my favorite shortcuts for taking screenshots on Windows 11

CheckMag Windows 11 offers a dizzying number of ways to take screenshots, but I’ve narrowed it down to four shortcuts that actually make sense. In this guide, I break down the only screenshot methods I use and what to do if your keyboard d...
Antony Muchiri, 06 Apr 2025 18:47
A slim gaming laptop now with an RTX 5090 and 64 GB of RAM - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 review

90% A slim gaming laptop now with an RTX 5090 and 64 GB of RAM - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 review

Arrow Lake and 240 Hz OLED. Asus has updated its slim ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. For the 2025 models, the top-of-the-line version will feature an Arrow Lake processor and the new GeForce RTX 5090. The RAM remains soldered, but the maximum memory capacity has been doubled to 64 GB.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Apr 2025 13:22
Microsoft has improved the ability of its Copilot AI chatbot to be a daily companion. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft enhances Copilot AI with personalized podcasts, real-time vision, automatic actions, and chat memory

Microsoft has enhanced its Copilot AI chatbot to be more useful and autonomous for users. With newly added memory, the AI is now more personalized, can analyze surroundings in real time to answer complex prompts, and can take acti...
David Chien, 06 Apr 2025 02:48
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 20 arrives with many new AI-powered features and improvements. (Image source: Blackmagic)

NAB 2025 | Blackmagic launches DaVinci Resolve 20 with new features social media creators and film editors will want

Blackmagic has launched DaVinci Resolve 20, one of the most powerful software solutions for video, color, sound, and effects editing. New AI capabilities and vertical format support enable social media creators and filmmmakers to ...
David Chien, 06 Apr 2025 01:21
The Intel Unison app will be discontinued by the end of June. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Unison app for connecting Android and iOS devices to Windows is shutting down in June

Intel is pulling the plug on the Intel Unison app that allows owners of an Android or iPhone to connect their phone to a Windows PC. The app will be discontinued at the end of June 2025 but will work for select Lenovo computers un...
Habeeb Onawole, 05 Apr 2025 09:38
2024 Xbox handheld prototype (Image source: ThinkComputers)

Possible new Xbox handheld console spotted during tour of secret Microsoft lab, and it's not Project Kennan

A tour of a secret Microsoft facility may have unintentionally revealed a new Xbox console. During the interview, a curious device appeared in Phil Spencer's office. The controls on the Xbox handheld differ from those of the rumor...
Adam Corsetti, 05 Apr 2025 01:54
Strictly speaking, Epic Games' next PC free game giveaway concerns a single title. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store reveals which games will be free to add to your Epic Games library next week

Epic Games has announced which titles in its huge roster will be free to add to your library amd keep indefinitely from next week. While Arcadegeddon, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms and River City Girls sounds like a massi...
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2025 23:23
Cat Quest II is the last of Epic Games' Mystery Game giveaways for the time being. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store kicks off April 2025 with new free Mystery Game giveaway

The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new game on PC, but only for a short time. Building on last week's giveaway, Cat Quest II is a highly rated open-world action RPG set in a fantasy world dominated by cats and dogs.
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2025 17:59
Lightweight with power and 20 hours of endurance - LG Gram Pro 16 laptop review

84% Lightweight with power and 20 hours of endurance - LG Gram Pro 16 laptop review

The featherweight champion. As a long-distance runner with a powerful Core Ultra 7, the LG Gram Pro 16 is a strong companion for traveling. But the laptop also impresses at home and for entertainment with its brilliant sound and picture.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 16.00" | 1.2 kg
Marc Herter, 03 Apr 2025 15:38
Advanced features in Premiere Pro and After Effects make work easier and quicker for video and effects editors. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe adds new features to Premiere Pro and After Effects 25.2

Adobe Premiere has gained new features that speed up video editing, improve color correction, and extend video clips using AI. After Effects has gained improved performance, new 3D tools, and live HDR preview capabilities.
David Chien, 03 Apr 2025 06:35
Infinity Blade II is now available on PC (unofficially). (Image source: MS Windows 95 and Infinity Blade II, w/ edits)

Infinity Blade II ported to PC for preservation purposes

The iOS classic Infinity Blade II, which was delisted in 2018 and permanently removed from the Apple App Store in 2020, has been ported to Windows. Like its predecessor, the port includes upscaled resolution, debug options, and mo...
Sam Medley, 02 Apr 2025 21:59
1,000-nit OLED at 120 Hz inside a convertible - Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 review

88% 1,000-nit OLED at 120 Hz inside a convertible - Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 review

Update with Intel Lunar Lake. Lenovo has equipped its 10th-generation Yoga 7 2in1 with a Lunar Lake processor and a new 2.8K OLED panel, which, in addition to a refresh rate of 120 Hz, should now also achieve a significantly higher brightness of 1,000 nits. However, one known problem remains.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Apr 2025 16:50
A high-end business 2-in-1 for high earners: HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review

90% A high-end business 2-in-1 for high earners: HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review

An additional 500 to 1,000 dollars for what? HP's changed naming scheme is allowing it to charge a hefty premium for its new 14-inch business 2-in-1. We take a look at what the EliteBook X Flip G1i offers compared to its predecessor, the Elite x360 1040 G11 2-in-1.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Christian Hintze, 02 Apr 2025 15:02
The 18-inch gamer with great mini LED and an RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus Strix SCAR 18 G835LX review

88% The 18-inch gamer with great mini LED and an RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus Strix SCAR 18 G835LX review

For gamers and creatives alike. Asus has updated its gaming flagship Strix SCAR 18 with the Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an outstanding mini LED display at 240 Hz. In addition, access to the device's components has been made much easier and there are plenty of lighting elements.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Apr 2025 12:55
Asus gaming handheld with Xbox App (Image source: Asus)

New Xbox console could benefit from gaming-friendly Windows UI that rivals SteamOS

Microsoft's plans for a new Xbox console involve streamlining Windows for gamers. A Windows 11 preview build holds clues for how the OS can better accommodate controllers. The Asus Project Kennan gaming handheld may soon show thes...
Adam Corsetti, 02 Apr 2025 02:41
XMG Neo 16 2025 Preview - The fastest gaming notebook now with AMD, RTX 5000 and 300 Hz Mini-LED

XMG Neo 16 2025 Preview - The fastest gaming notebook now with AMD, RTX 5000 and 300 Hz Mini-LED

Full power with optional water cooling. The XMG Neo 16 2025 is now also available with an AMD processor and a mini LED panel. The fast 175-watt RTX 5080/5090 laptop GPUs are also used. We received two engineering samples, providing us a preview before conducting the full test.
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Apr 2025 20:41
Razer Blade 16 2025 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The 2025 Razer Blade 16 with the RTX 5090 Laptop looks like a downgrade

This year, Razer uses a significantly slimmer case in the Blade 16, even though this requires compromises in some places. The new model looks a bit like a downgrade overall.
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Mar 2025 19:02
The The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox can be purchased in Jade. (Image source: 8BitDo)

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox gets a Jade colorway

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.
Habeeb Onawole, 31 Mar 2025 18:50
The newly discovered local account bypass trick for Windows 11 is pretty straightforward and easy. Pictured: Windows 11 laptops (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Windows 11 users fight back against Microsoft with another local account bypass trick

With Windows 11 build 26120.3653, Microsoft has made it pretty clear that it wants to block BYPASSNRO, a workaround to create a local user account. However, users have found a new way to bypass online account checks during the ini...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Mar 2025 08:18
Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 G1 Aura Edition, image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition seems like an interesting hybrid of different Lenovo laptop lines: In terms of looks, it could be a Lenovo Yoga. In terms of the features, it could be a ThinkBook. But in terms of quali...
Benjamin Herzig, 29 Mar 2025 13:05
Bazzite on the ROG Ally X is an easy way to turn your handheld into a compelling Steam Deck alternative (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Guide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to

CheckMag With official Steam OS just around the corner, Bazzite might seem irrelevant. However, Steam OS is currently still in beta, some functions don't work, and it has a far shorter supported device list. Bazzite on the other hand suppo...
David Devey, 29 Mar 2025 11:54
2XKO developer announces next play test and reveals character line-up

Stylish free-to-play fighting game from League of Legends dev gets update ahead of Alpha 2 play test

In its latest update about the new fighting game, 2XKO, Riot Games has confirmed that there will only be 10 playable characters at launch. The developer briefly explained why the character roster is limited and revealed the launch...
Julian van der Merwe, 28 Mar 2025 21:57
Razer Blade 16 2025 review - Gaming laptop now with GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an even slimmer case

87% Razer Blade 16 2025 review - Gaming laptop now with GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an even slimmer case

Back to the roots - Will this work? The Razer Blade 16 2025 is the first laptop equipped with the brand-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, which runs the 240-Hz OLED panel. At the same time, the Blade 16 has again become significantly slimmer, which also means that it now uses a slower AMD Ryzen processor.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Mar 2025 14:04
Mozilla dropping Firefox 115 ESR from the list of supported browsers will make browsing the Web harder for older system owners. Pictured - Firefox for macOS installer (Image source: Screenshot - Notebookcheck)

Mozilla set to abandon Firefox 115 ESR in August 2025: Here's what older Mac, MacBook and iMac owners can do to keep browsing the Web safely

CheckMag Computers running macOS 10.14 and older, as well as Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 operating systems are set to lose critical software updates following Mozilla's decision, with Windows users having a lot more options to choose from when it...
Sergey Tarasov, 28 Mar 2025 13:47
Vivaldi 7.3 comes with Proton VPN integration on desktop (Image source: Own)

Vivaldi 7.3 for desktop now available with Proton VPN integration

Not long after the arrival of version 7.2, Vivaldi for desktop received an update that's labeled 7.3.3635.2 and integrates Proton VPN. Thanks to this free piece of code that comes from Switzerland, users can enjoy better privacy p...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2025 12:49
Amazon Luna users will get access to major EA titles by linking their EA account. (Image source: Amazon Luna)

Amazon and EA sign multi-year agreement to bring major games to Luna

Major EA titles are coming to Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service with two Star Wars Jedi games and Dead Space already available. Luna is included with a Prime membership, but there is a paid Luna+ subscription with additional bene...
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 18:09
The Epic Games Store has returned to giving away two free games this week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store ends March 2025 with two new free Mystery Game giveaways

The Epic Games Store's latest round of game giveaways are now available globally. Worth almost $28, the two free games live up to last week's cat-themed Mystery Game teasers. Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump! will only be available ...
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2025 16:40
All three remastered Crysis games are heavily discounted on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Crysis Remastered Trilogy is 60% off

Crysis Remastered Trilogy brings visual improvements to the games, including ray-traced lighting, DLSS support, enhanced resolution, and more. All three games are going for a huge discount as part of the Crytek 25th Anniversary Sa...
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 16:20
Closest Windows competitor to the MacBook Air 13: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 laptop review

89% Closest Windows competitor to the MacBook Air 13: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 laptop review

The ThinkBook ThinkPad. With the ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition, Lenovo has made a completely new addition to the already plentiful roster of 14-inch ThinkPads. In our review, we discover that it is a worthy addition to the line, despite its decidedly un-ThinkPad design - or maybe because of it?
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Mar 2025 02:47
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