Microsoft managed to issue a fix for the Windows 11 / Windows Server 2022 encryption vulnerability that makes use of the Vector Advanced Encryption Standard, but the patch is impacting CPU performance. Affected CPUs include Intel's 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th gen models, while AMD's affected models include Zen 3 and upcoming Zen 4 processors. Another fix that addresses the performance issues is expected to be available in a month.

Although the update for the mobile version is still at least a few days away, Vivaldi 5.4 for desktop users is now available with custom rocker gestures, the ability to turn off sound in web panels, as well as multiple under-the-hood optimizations for Vivaldi Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader.

Lenovo is expanding its lineup of mobile workstation laptops with a new AMD option: The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 takes aim at entry level segment of this market and it is the first ThinkPad that combines AMD Ryzen 6000 with upgradeable DDR5 memory.

If you ask some people, nostalgia is the sole reason for the success of shows like Stranger Things. No matter what we tell ourselves, there are some things that will always have a soft spot in our memories. The developers of these titles hope to tap into some of that nostalgia factor to deliver memorable gaming experiences.

The upcoming Windows 10 22H2 release will be getting Windows 11's Universal Print and other printing-focused enhancements. Additionally, Windows 10 22H2 will also be getting an improved Focus Assist mode similar to Windows 11 that allows important notifications to pass through. Windows 10 22H2 is currently in the Release Preview phase and will be rolled out gradually in the coming months.

The Asus TUF F15 is a mid-range QHD gaming laptop with a well-rounded configuration: A Core i7-12650H, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The matte QHD display covers the DCI-P3 color space almost completely. The E-cores of the Alder Lake CPU can be turned off.

Logitech and Tencent are looking to take a slice of the gaming handheld market. Having announced a partnership, the pair hope to release a 'cloud gaming handheld' later this year with a focus on NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming services. A potential design for the upcoming handheld has surfaced too.

It seems unfair that CAD packages are all prohibitively expensive. After all, how are you to know if it's worth spending money on learning the skill without knowing whether or not you're any good at it? Fortunately, there are are a few free CAD packages you can try your hand at before you spend.

Dell's Inspiron 15 5515 is a simple office notebook that fulfills its intended purpose, but also leaves quite a bit to be desired. It scores with good battery runtimes under testing, but does not fully utilize the potential of the AMD Ryzen 7 CPU.

Windows on ARM has been around for years. But it hasn't managed to break through into the mainstream yet due to the lack of fast processors and poor software compatibility. Whilst the CPU issue still lingers, the software situation has been greatly improved with Windows 11, as the Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable shows.

Expected to hit the market in Take-Two's 2024 fiscal year (April 2023 to March 2024), the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise promises to bring the first playable female protagonist of the series in an open world environment that promises to move beyond what GTA 5 has to offer. However, nothing is official yet.

For years, the premier class of ThinkPad laptops was exclusively equipped with Intel CPUs. With our newest review device, this is over: The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is the first high-end ThinkPad with AMD CPUs.

The new Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with a fast CPU, but our review revealed some problems and questionable design decisions. This means the laptop is not as good as it could be and Dell might be losing touch with its competitors.

Gateway has just announced an inaugural all-in-one (AiO) desktop as its latest addition to its new Walmart-based line-up. It hits the sub-US$400 mark with its specs, which include Intel Pentium silicon and a ~24-inch IPS FHD display. Then again, it comes with its own mouse and keyboard in the box, as well as a year's worth of Microsoft 365 Personal access for free.

The availability of the new Lenovo workstation flagship, the ThinkPad P16, is getting closer. Now, Lenovo has published detailed specifications and manuals, which reveal additional information about the powerful work-laptop.

Until now, the MateBook D 16 from Huawei has been a 16-inch multimedia laptop with a good price-performance ratio. However, this isn't the case anymore with the new 2022 model, since the change to an Intel-i7 processor increases the price significantly and is also accompanied by some additional problems.

Microsoft had announced its intention to release one new Feature Update for its main PC OS per year, which could have meant Windows 12 could arrive as soon as 2023. However, according to the latest reports, the Redmond giant has been obliged to scrap these plans, thereby pushing the major upgrade back to 2024 with new features arriving via a new, update-independent initiative instead.

With a Core i9-12900HX and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the MSI laptop offers enough performance for 4K gaming, video editing, and rendering. In fact, it often reaches the best benchmark results we have seen from this GPU so far.

Lenovo has unveiled some new discounts for its Prime Day 2022 event. They include a number of Legion laptops with platforms ranging from those of the nearly-new Ryzen 5 or 7 to 12th-gen Alder Lake series. Most also have RTX 3000-series graphics, as well as a minimum of 8GB of RAM.

The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 costs less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,004) while still offering a lot. A Pantone Validated OLED panel is just the cherry on top. A Ryzen 5 and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 guarantee high performance. While the case made of plastic and aluminum looks high-quality and sturdy, the connections available are a bit disappointing.

Huawei's new multimedia laptop MateBook 16s is equipped with an Intel processor, but the move away from AMD reveals some problems. The price is also much higher than before, and the new model is definitely not as good as the old MateBook 16 AMD in terms of the price performance ratio.

Recently, Eurogamer's Alex Battaglia found a way to install Windows 98 on the Xbox Series X via RetroArch. Battaglia's emulated 1990s gaming machine was able to run titles like Quake and Turok with varying levels of performance.

Mini-PC manufacturer GEEKOM is kicking off the first of three sales events this summer, offering up to US$140 (about 22%) off its Intel-based mini PCs. Devices on sale include the new Mini IT11, which boasts up to an 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 with Intel Iris Xe Graphics.

The new Zenbook S 13 is a very good subnotebook with AMD's latest Ryzen 7 6800U mobile processor. Our review reveals clear advantages over Intel's current 12th Gen. Alder Lake lineup.

Dell has presented the Inspiron 14 5425, a 14-inch laptop powered by AMD Barcelo APUs, up to 16 GB of RAM and a 54 Wh battery. Orderable for US$899.99, the Inspiron 14 5425 has a 1200p display, up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Dell has introduced the Inspiron 14 Plus (7420), a 14-inch laptop based on the Intel Alder Lake-H platform. Also available with an optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU, the Inspiron 14 Plus starts at US$1,349.99 and is orderable now.

A Core i9-12900H CPU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU will bring all the current games smoothly to the matte 4k display (IPS, 144 Hz). The latter also scores with a good color reproduction and high brightness.

AYA NEO has shown off the SLIDE, a gaming handheld that it unveiled in May. With a design resembling the GPD Win 3, the AYA NEO SLIDE should be available later this year with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU and a Radeon 680M iGPU.

Xiaomi has introduced the Book Pro 16 2022 with Intel Alder Lake-P processors and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. Also equipped with LPDDR5 RAM, PCIe 4.0 storage, and a 4K OLED touchscreen display, the Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 contains plenty of powerful hardware within its compact and lightweight chassis.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Book Pro 14 2022 with an OLED display and a choice between two 28 W processors. Configurable with the GeForce MX550 or the GeForce RTX 2050 too, the Book Pro 14 2022 starts at CNY 6,799 (~US$1,016) in China.

AOKZOE has outlined more details about the A1, which will ship with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. Soon to be available in Standard and Ultimate Editions, the AOKZOE A1 will offer up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-6400 RAM and a 65 Wh battery, among other features.

Anbernic has outlined more details about the Win600, a gaming handheld designed to run Steam OS or Windows 10. The Anbernic Win600 will be available with AMD Athlon 3000e APUs, a Radeon RX Vega 3 iGPU and 8 GB of RAM. All configurations feature 8 GB of RAM, a 39 Wh battery and a 5.94-inch display too.