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NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 528.24 now available (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 528.24 now available with DLSS 3 support in Hitman 3, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and more

Introduced yesterday, version 528.24 of NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver package provides support for the DLSS 3 updates scheduled to arrive soon in Hitman 3 and Marvel's Midnight Suns. It also comes with pre-release optimizations for other titles with day-1 DLSS support, such as Dead Space, Forspoken, and Deliver Us Mars.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2023 10:57
Gigabyte G7 KE in review: Affordable gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 3060

83% Gigabyte G7 KE in review: Affordable gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 3060

Room for improvement. With a Core i5-12500H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU, all current titles look smooth on the matte FHD screen (300 Hz). The CPU and GPU are accompanied by a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB), 16 GB of RAM, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. A copy of the Windows operating system is not included.
Intel Core i5-12500H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Jan 2023 09:15
Is this the first-gen OnePlus keyboard? (Source: 91Mobiles)

OnePlus Keyboard leak hints at traditionalist design and mystery big red button

Despite being best known for smartphones, OnePlus has confirmed that it intends to get into the mechanical keyboard game in 2023. A new leak purports to post an in-the-wild snapshot of this accessory for the first time, thereby revealing its allegedly nostalgia-addled materials and design. Then again, the OEM's own teaser paints a different picture.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2023 18:12
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD: currently probably the best ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD: Currently probably the best ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo introduces numerous ThinkPad laptops into the market every year that each cover different market segments. It is not easy to select one model from this wide selection that is "the best," but we still think that for most users, this is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Jan 2023 20:57
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition Steam deal (Source: Own)

Deal | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition can be acquired for US$9.99

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the best-selling video games in history, with more than 40 million copies sold. Now "enhanced with numerous visual and technical improvements," the Complete Edition of this title that arrived back in 2015 brings together the base game and its two expansions for 80% off.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jan 2023 23:33
GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition now half the price on Steam (Source: Rockstar)

Deal | GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition available for half the price on Steam until next month

Confirming a series of leaks and rumors, GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition is finally available on Steam and also playable on Steam Deck. Although this buggy remasters bundle that arrived in November 2021 hasn't received any fixes for roughly a year, at least it can be acquired for half the price until February 2.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jan 2023 15:49
The AIR Plus will still be available in three processor variants, with the Pentium Gold 8505 axed. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR Plus: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 7 6800U models announced but Intel Pentium Gold 8505 edition canned for upcoming gaming handheld series

AYA NEO has updated the processors its plans to offer for the AIR Plus gaming handheld series. While the Intel Core i3-1215U remains, AYA NEO appears to have stopped developing a Pentium Gold 8505 version. Instead, AYA NEO will offer two AMD APU options, with the Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 7 6800U representing the Mendocino and Rembrandt architecture.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2023 00:27
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD laptop review: Quiet and efficient workhorse with Ryzen power

91% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD laptop review: Quiet and efficient workhorse with Ryzen power

Better than the X1 Carbon. Lenovo refuses to offer its X1 models with AMD CPUs - perhaps there is an exclusive contract with Intel. The next best model with the AMD Ryzen 6000 is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3. Even though it is positioned below the X1 Carbon in Lenovo's lineup, it is better in many ways.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, 14", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Jan 2023 20:02
Microsoft is about to downsize. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces plans to let thousands of staff members go throughout 2023

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a blog post detailing the company's plans to reduce its personnel numbers by 10,000 in 2023. These layoffs have reportedly already begun, affecting one of the Redmond giant's US centers. Then again, some of those whose jobs are terminated are slated to benefit from enhanced post-employment support.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2023 17:12
Task Manager now allows creation of live kernel memory dumps from the System process. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Task Manager now allows creating live kernel memory dumps; Apple TV and Apple Music previews hit the Microsoft Store

The Windows Task Manager in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276 allows creation of live kernel memory dumps from the System process apart from the already existing memory dump creation from user mode processes. The new Windows Insider Preview build also offers previews of Apple TV and Apple Music apps in the Microsoft Store, although these can be downloaded to public versions of Windows 11 localized in the US as well.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jan 2023 15:36
The Galaxy Book2 Go series comes in a sole colourway. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go and Galaxy Book2 Go 5G launched

Samsung has announced pricing and availability for the Galaxy Book2 Go series. Offered as the Galaxy Book2 Go and the Galaxy Book2 Go 5G, the laptop series comes with a 14-inch IPS display, a Snapdragon 7c Plus Gen 3 chipset and a 42.3 Wh battery, among other features. The Galaxy Book2 Go series starts at £449 and will be available later this month.
Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2023 14:14
Intel Alder Lake-U

Intel Alder Lake-U Review - The fine line between Efficiency and insufficient Performance

Two performance cores for 15-Watt CPUs. Intel’s Alder Lake-U chips in the 15W segment are primarily designed for thin and light laptops. However, there can be massive performance differences depending on the implementation and it does not always make sense for the manufacturers to use U-series CPUs, either.
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Jan 2023 22:56
HP EliteBook 835 G9 in review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard.

HP EliteBook 835 G9: Powerful and durable thanks to Ryzen

The EliteBook scores with a powerful, energy-efficient Rembrandt APU, USB 4, LTE modem and very good battery runtimes. HP uses a very bright 13.3-inch screen in a work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200) with an optional privacy filter.
Sascha Mölck, 16 Jan 2023 14:47
Truly impressive - Convertible workstation Asus ExpertBook B6 Flip

Truly impressive - Convertible workstation Asus ExpertBook B6 Flip

If you view the ExpertBook B6 Flip as a convertible, you probably have the heaviest device in its class. Even as a workstation, the device is large and incredibly powerful. This is primarily due to the extreme cooling that takes up a lot of space in the large case.
Marc Herter, 16 Jan 2023 09:15
HP EliteBook 835 G9 review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard

89% HP EliteBook 835 G9 review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard

1.000 nits panel. The EliteBook scores with a powerful, energy-efficient Rembrandt APU, USB 4, LTE modem and very good battery runtimes. HP installs a very bright 13.3-inch screen in the work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200) along with an optional privacy filter.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Jan 2023 11:23
HP Spectre x360 16 review: 2-in-1 laptop with a great display, strong runtimes and a 5 MP webcam

HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16: 2-in-1 laptop with good webcam for video conferencing

HP's 2-in-1 device offers an Alder Lake CPU, two Thunderbolt 4 slots, and a 3k touchscreen display (16 inches) in the more work-friendly 16:10 format. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers as well as with the included HP Tilt Pen.
Sascha Mölck, 14 Jan 2023 13:41
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 ongoing weekend deal (Source: Own)

Deal | Tom Clancy's The Division 2 70% off on Steam until January 26

Released back in March 2019, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 allows the player to lead a team of elite agents against the forces of evil in a fight taking place in a post-pandemic Washington DC. The 70% deal brings the Standard Edition of the game down to US$9, while the Warlords of New York Ultimate Edition is now available for US$24.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2023 11:30
NBA 2K23 now heavily discounted on Steam (Source: Own)

Deal | NBA 2K23 is 65% off on Steam this weekend

Thanks to the ongoing "MIDWEEK MADNESS" deal, NBA 2k23 is now available on Steam for just US$20.99. However, those also interested in playing golf can (allegedly) take advantage of the PGA Tour 2K23 X NBA 2k23 Bundle, which is available for US$79.99. Lastly, NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition is now US$49.99 (50% off).
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2023 08:56
Windows 7 is finally officially dead. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 7 - and 8.1 - support ends for good

Microsoft has confirmed the ultimate end of Windows 7 support by finally pulling the last vestige of updates available to the OS. The Redmond giant has also now announced that its 8.1 successor is also now at the end of its life, although it will not be extended the same prolonged security-update palliative care of the preceding version.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2023 19:06
HP Spectre x360 16 review: 2-in-1 laptop with great display and strong runtimes

87% HP Spectre x360 16 review: 2-in-1 laptop with great display and strong runtimes

Glamorous. The defining trait of the Spectre x360 16 is a large 16-inch touchscreen display in a work-friendly 16:10 format (3,072 x 1,920). An input pen (HP Tilt Pen) is included. A 5 MP camera also comes as a plus for video conferencing.
Intel Core i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 16", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Jan 2023 11:29
HP ZBook Power 15 G9 laptop review - Mobile workstation with a matte 4K display

87% HP ZBook Power 15 G9 laptop review - Mobile workstation with a matte 4K display

Alder Lake and RTX A2000. With the ZBook Power 15, HP offers a mobile workstation in the entry-level segment. In addition to the current Alder Lake CPUs, professional GPUs from Nvidia are also used, but only chips up to the RTX A2000.
Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Jan 2023 20:16
Civilization VI (Source: Firaxis Games / 2K Games)

Deal | Sid Meier's Civilization VI 90% off on Steam until January 17

Available since late October 2016, Sid Meier's Civilization VI has received a rich set of expansion packs and updates. Even now, the game remains in active development. Those interested can grab it for an impressive 90% discount that applies to the base game while the 19-item Anthology package is available for 86% off.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2023 17:29
Acer Aspire Vero AV14-51 laptop review: Alder Lake power paired with great stamina

Acer Aspire Vero AV14-51: 14-inch notebook with superb battery life

Acer tries to go sustainable with the Aspire Vero: the chassis of the 14-inch laptop is partly made of recycled plastic. In addition, the device offers great performance, Thunderbolt 4 support and outstanding battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 07 Jan 2023 16:05
Acer Aspire Vero AV14 laptop review: Striking chassis made of recycled materials

85% Acer Aspire Vero AV14 laptop review: Striking chassis made of recycled materials

Alder Lake with great stamina. Acer tries to go sustainable with the Aspire Vero: the stylish blue chassis of the 14-inch laptop is partially made of recycled plastic. In addition, the laptop offers great performance, Thunderbolt 4 support and excellent battery life.
Intel Core i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Jan 2023 21:57
The new ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 touted by Lenovo to deliver productivity within modern space constraints

The new Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 is a desktop of just one liter (l) in volume, yet is rated to fit SSDs and HDDs of up to 1TB in size, as well as up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. It is also WiFi 6-capable thanks to choice of its 13th-gen Intel platforms, and supports business-class IGEL operating systems as well as Windows 11 installs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2023 17:00
HP EliteBook 865 G9

HP's 1000-nits Sure View panel is bright, but the picture quality is compromised

A built-in privacy filter can be very handy on the go and prevent unwanted eyes on sensitive data, but there are a couple of limitations. This is also the case for the HP EliteBook 865 G9, which would offer a better overall package with the regular IPS screen.
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Dec 2022 19:49
Selbstleuchtende OLED-Pixel des ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 OLED: Trading image quality for battery life

We have now reviewed several configurations of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10, and an OLED model recently passed through our test labs. Image quality certainly counts among its advantages, but buyers are forced to sacrifice battery life in return.
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Dec 2022 13:22
Logitech G29 racing wheel for Sony PlayStation (Source: Logitech)

Deal | Logitech G29 racing wheel 32% off on Amazon

Compatible with Sony PlayStation 3, 4, and 5 consoles and Windows 7 to Windows 11 PCs, the Logitech G29 racing wheel features stainless steel paddle shifters, a hand-stitched leather wheel, and dual-motor force feedback. With a list price of US$399.99, it is now discounted by 32% on Amazon, so the price tag reads US$272.99.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Dec 2022 12:26
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 30th Anniversary Laptop review: OLED edition with stamina issues

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 30th Anniversary Laptop review: OLED edition with stamina issues

30 years of the ThinkPad. OLED is no longer new technology, but its introduction in laptops has been delayed. This is especially true of the more conservative notebooks for business customers, such as the ThinkPad series. The 30th Anniversary Edition of the X1 Carbon G10 is a special model that comes with OLED.
Intel Core i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Dec 2022 19:39
The new IdeaCentre Mini (1L, 8). (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini (1L, 8) debuts as a new PC ready to fit into a home's entertainment set-up

Lenovo's latest consumer-grade IdeaCentre is a PC of no more than one liter (L) in capacity, yet packs specs also found in larger up-to-date desktops, Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 included. It has also come to CES 2023 with 13th-gen Intel processors. With its partially-recycled chassis and upgradeable RAM/SSD storage, it also checks sustainability boxes.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2022 15:00
ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11, X1 Nano G3 & X1 Yoga G8: Small 2023 update for Lenovo's premium ThinkPads

CES 2023 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11, X1 Nano G3 & X1 Yoga G8: Small 2023 update for Lenovo's premium ThinkPads

With its first new ThinkPad announcement for the year 2023, Lenovo is bringing incremental updates of the flagship X1 series to the market. X1 Nano Gen 3, X1 Yoga Gen 8 and X1 Carbon Gen 11 continue to use the design of last year's models.
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Dec 2022 15:00
War Thunder 2.23 "Apex Predators" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.23 "Apex Predators" arrives as the year's last update to bring the F-16A, MiG-29, and much more

Dubbed "Apex Predators" and labeled 2.23, War Thunder's final update of the year introduces three iconic rank VIII 4th generation fighters, namely the F-16, the MiG-29, and the Tornado. Other changes include new and updated ground vehicles, new locations and missions, interface updates, as well as new music and sound effects.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2022 12:32
Asus ExpertBook L1 L1401CDA in review: Quiet office notebook for a small budget

80% Asus ExpertBook L1 L1401CDA in review: Quiet office notebook for a small budget

Cheap or inexpensive? The ExpertBook has a Ryzen 3 APU on board, usually operates quietly, offers a backlit keyboard and scores with many connectivity options (including VGA). Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible). The purchase price is around 330 Euros (~$350).
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U, Vega 3, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Dec 2022 15:28
HP EliteBook 865 G9 Laptop review - 1000-nits Sure View display not quite up to par

87% HP EliteBook 865 G9 Laptop review - 1000-nits Sure View display not quite up to par

16-inch business laptop with AMD. HP's EliteBook 865 G9 is a high-quality business notebook with the newest AMD hardware and integrated LTE connectivity. The EliteBook has the potential to be one of the best business notebooks around - but the Sure View display in our test unit ruined our good impression despite its luminosity.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, 16", 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Dec 2022 13:32
OnePlus pitches its mechanical keyboard idea. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus first-gen mechanical keyboard production teased during global anniversary celebration

OnePlus has unveiled plans for a move into PC accessories today (December 17, 2022) as part of its ninth anniversary event. The well-known mobile device brand has outlined plans to make its own mechanical keyboard, complete with its own custom switches and gaskets. They are touted to fit into a "meticulously crafted" metallic casing for a unique typing experience.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2022 16:55
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review - Extreme laptop with a special trick

88% Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review - Extreme laptop with a special trick

The most powerful Zenbook is the Pro 16X with an Intel Core i9-12900H and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. Supplemented by 4K OLED, a touchscreen and stylus input as well as an Asus Dial, the notebook is aimed at demanding users from the creative industry. But it can also double as a slim gamer or workstation.
Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.4 kg
Marc Herter, 16 Dec 2022 12:31
The versatile Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 leaves a good overall impression.

Convertible with fitting equipment: Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 succeeds in the test

The surprisingly smooth operation, comfortable keyboard, accurate touchscreen, and good equipment are enjoyable in laptop as well as tablet mode. Compared to that, the weaknesses are not that grave, particularly for consumer use.
Mario Petzold, 13 Dec 2022 23:22
ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 is too expensive and does not offer enough GPU power

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme is supposed to be Lenovo's flagship ThinkPad product, but this is mainly noticeable when you look at the price. There are some disappointing aspects for 3500 Euros, including the weaker keyboard and the low GPU performance.
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Dec 2022 10:21
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible review: Powerful entry of the small i3-1215U

85% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible review: Powerful entry of the small i3-1215U

Efficient flexibility. With simple equipment but a few highlights such as Thunderbolt, a keyboard illumination, and of course a touchscreen, the IdeaPad Flex combines an office laptop with a 14-inch tablet. The fairly affordable i3 of the 12th generation impresses with its silence but is also surprisingly fast.
Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics 64EUs, 14", 1.6 kg
Mario Petzold, 11 Dec 2022 21:24
MSI Creator 17 B11UE-471 professional notebook (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Creator 17 professional notebook with Intel Core i7-11800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 gets massive 41% price cut on Amazon

Featuring a 17.3-inch UHD 120 Hz display with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, the MSI Creator 17 B11UE-471 comes with a 41% price cut on Amazon, which brings its price down to US$1,392.99. Other highlights include the Intel Core i7-11800H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2022 13:24
Aorus 15 XE5 reviewed: Compact QHD gaming laptop with Thunderbolt 4

Aorus 15 XE5: Excellent gaming performance, excessive power consumption

With the Aorus 15 XE5, Gigabyte is bringing another 15.6-inch compact gaming notebook to the market. The machine delivers impressively high performance in both gaming and non-gaming applications and features slots for two PCIe 4.0 SSDs and a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Sascha Mölck, 09 Dec 2022 15:39
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 Laptop reviewed - Flagship ThinkPad with more CPU power

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 Laptop reviewed - Flagship ThinkPad with more CPU power

4K & AdobeRGB. The new ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 implements current Alder Lake CPUs combined with liquid metal thermal paste, optional 5G compatibility as well as a high resolution 4K touchscreen with full AdobeRGB coverage. The device can even be equipped with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti - the fastest GPU around.
Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Dec 2022 15:17
Aorus 15 XE5 review: Compact QHD gaming laptop with Thunderbolt 4

86% Aorus 15 XE5 review: Compact QHD gaming laptop with Thunderbolt 4

Energy-hungry powerhouse. With the Aorus 15 XE5, Gigabyte is bringing another 15.6-inch compact gaming notebook to the market. Amongst other things, the laptop shines with its impressive performance (in both gaming and non-gaming applications) and its ability to accommodate two PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Dec 2022 13:45
The Sky Z7 R2 Server Edition. (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom Sky Z7 R2 Server Edition touted as an IT pro's ideal supercomputer companion in a laptop form-factor

Eurocom asserts that the latest version of its Sky Z7 R2 crams the entire requirements of an entire "mobile server" into an 8.4lb package. This is because it is actually in the form of an Intel Z590-compatible laptop with up to 128GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, up to 26TB of SSD storage, up to RTX 3080 graphics and 2.5Gb Ethernet with Killer WLAN. Therefore, the OEM is confident that it can support any number of VMs or server-grade software a manager can throw at it.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2022 18:17
Mastodon panel in Vivaldi 5.6 (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 5.6 now available with Mastodon integration

Vivaldi 5.6 arrived earlier today with the integration of Mastodon in the side panel, as well as its instance, namely Vivaldi Social. This update of Vivaldi Browser is only available on the desktop for now. You.com is a new default search engine choice alongside the ability to pin tab groups and other improvements.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2022 16:43
Can the 7i Carbon survive dissembly? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is torn down online in search of carbon fiber

Lenovo touts the latest version of the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon as reinforced with carbon fiber as well as a magnesium alloy for toughness despite its low weight. However, as the lid and base-plate of the Alder Lake laptop are covered in the latter, one might wonder where the former is. The YouTuber JerryRigEverything set out to find out with pry-tools and screwdrivers in hand.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2022 18:35
Strong display, fast computing: The Prestige 15 masters the core competencies.

MSI Prestige 15: Perfectly tuned for creative work

In our review, the Creator notebook demonstrates that impressive performance and efficiency can work together. The CPU and GPU as well as the 4K display provide the necessary power for demanding image and video editing without having to exhaust their maximum potential.
Mario Petzold, 05 Dec 2022 12:29
MSI Prestige 15 laptop review: Dazzling 4K image quality, solid performance

85% MSI Prestige 15 laptop review: Dazzling 4K image quality, solid performance

Pixel overload. MSI's Creator notebook combines outstanding image values with an efficient and powerful processor as well as a separate graphics chip with implemented ray tracing. The combination seems particularly suitable for image editing/processing at a higher level.
Intel Core i7-1280P, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Mario Petzold, 03 Dec 2022 12:03
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 527.37 - What's New (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA launches GeForce Game Ready Driver 527.37 for Need for Speed Unbound and Marvel's Midnight Suns

With a size of 690.2 MB, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package comes with optimizations for Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Need For Speed Unbound. The 527.37 update also comes with optimal settings for 15 more games, including The Chant, Sonic Frontiers, Victoria 3, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Gotham Knights.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2022 18:38
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL review: low-emissions office notebook that goes the distance

85% Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL review: low-emissions office notebook that goes the distance

Office all-rounder. The ThinkBook scores points with a Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions, and good battery life. This laptop comes with Windows 11 Pro and offers USB-C power delivery as one of its strong points. The whole package is available for around 600 Euros (US$728).
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, Vega 7, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Nov 2022 16:10
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