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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 in review: 16-inch all-rounder with good battery life

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 in review: 16-inch all-rounder with good battery life

High-end MX450. Lenovo's 16-inch all-rounder delivers more than enough computing power for office and Internet applications. It also brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the 16:10 screen - at least in HD resolution. The Tiger Lake processor and GeForce MX450 GPU make this possible.
Intel Core i5-11300H | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 21 Aug 2021 21:18
Generic Windows XP PC, Windows XP now 20 years old

Windows XP celebrates its 20th anniversary. Do you miss it?

In just three days, Windows XP will turn 20. Released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, Microsoft's (now ancient) operating system is still being used by millions of people today (although the market share is below 1 percent), ...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2021 18:45
Users reveal their thoughts on Windows 11. (Source: WindowsReport)

Over half of users surveyed would update to Windows 11 right now if they could

The prospect of Windows 11 is strongly linked to mixed feelings at present. However, a study based on approximately 11,000 survey responses from participants who currently use the OS found that over 50% of this group would install...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2021 17:32
The MeLE Quieter 2D comes with a more powerful processor than the MeLE Quieter2. (Image source: MeLE)

MeLE Quieter 2D: A new and ultra-compact mini-PC launches with an M.2 2280 SSD and an Intel Celeron N4020

The MeLE Quieter2D is a particularly compact and fanless mini-PC. The machine is now available in a new variant with an Intel Celeron N4020 processor with 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2021 17:08
Windows 11 ISOs are now available to download for consumers, enterprise and in China. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.160 rolls out for the Dev and Beta channels as Microsoft publishes Windows 11 ISOs

Microsoft has published another Windows 11 Preview Build, albeit one with hardly any changes compared to its predecessor. Nonetheless, this week marks the publication of Windows 11 ISOs for consumers, enterprise and those in China...
Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2021 16:20
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 in review: Compact QHD gaming laptop

82% Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 in review: Compact QHD gaming laptop

Well-rounded. The Ryzen 7 APU and the GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all the latest games smoothly onto the matte QHD display. Because of the low TGP, the GPU performs below its capabilities. The laptop offers space for three storage drives.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Aug 2021 07:10
HP Envy 17 cg1356ng

82% HP Envy 17 cg1356ng review: A large multimedia laptop

17 inches with the MX450. With its 17-inch display, the HP Envy 17 is well-suited for the consumption of media contents, as well as for simple games and office tasks. An Intel Core i5-1135G7 and Nvidia's GeForce MX450 are supposed to deliver sufficient performance for this. Our review shows how well this works out.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Mike Wobker, 20 Aug 2021 00:03
The TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB is set to be the world’s first RGB-lit DDR5 memory module (Image source: TeamGroup)

TeamGroup announces the T-Force Delta RGB, the world’s first RGB-lit DDR5 memory module, set to run at up to 5600 MHz

With DDR5 memory set to go mainstream over the next couple months, TeamGroup announced the launch of the world’s first RGB-lit DDR5 memory module, running at up to 5600 MHz.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Aug 2021 23:43
The NUC X15 will be a white label laptop with Tiger Lake-H processors. (Image source: WinFuture)

Intel NUC X15 Gaming Laptop on the horizon with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU and a 240 Hz display

According to a new leak, Intel is currently developing a gaming laptop called the NUC X15. The machine will feature up to a 1440p and 240 Hz display, powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or RTX 3070 GPUs. The NUC X15 will have two M...
Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2021 22:56
Samsung Galaxy Book Go

79% Samsung Galaxy Book Go in review: Silent office notebook

Saved on the display. The Samsung Galaxy Book Go is a very affordable notebook that is suitable for everyday office tasks and web surfing. With the ARM processor, the laptop offers a very good battery life, but also limitations. We will clarify what these are in our test report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 18 Aug 2021 15:47
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 scores points in the test with a lot of endurance. (Image: Lenovo)

The 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 is partly disappointing compared to its 14-inch counterpart

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 excels in our review with long battery life and solid performance, but it also has some surprising disadvantages compared to its 14-inch counterpart.
Marcus Schwarten, 17 Aug 2021 08:00
When do we finally get the Dell XPS 15 with AMD Ryzen CPUs?

When do we finally get the Dell XPS 15 with AMD Ryzen CPUs?

We just reviewed the brand-new Dell XPS 15 9510 with Intel's Tiger Lake-H processor. The performance is not bad, but AMDs current Ryzen CPUs are just more efficient and would leave more headroom for more powerful GPUs.
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Aug 2021 10:45
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 in review: 14-inch powerhouse with good battery life

It works: The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU in a 14-inch subnotebook

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 scores points with its powerful Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 14-inch display (2880x1800 pixels, 90 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. This is accompanied by good battery life as well as low ...
Sascha Mölck, 16 Aug 2021 02:41
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 in review: 15.6-inch laptop convinces and surprises

84% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 in review: 15.6-inch laptop convinces and surprises

Idea(l)Pad? The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 offers a powerful CPU/GPU combo and a large battery for less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,174), but it also surprises in the test with a few points of criticism compared to its 14-inch sister model. Our review reveals the exact strengths and weaknesses of the 15.6-inch laptop.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 15 Aug 2021 08:00
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: RTX 3080 can only develop to a limited extent

82% Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: RTX 3080 can only develop to a limited extent

Slowed down. Acer only grants the installed GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU a relatively low TGP. As a result, the frame rates are clearly below average. A firmware update provides some improvement.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 Aug 2021 14:49
Many users will probably consider upgrading their devices this fall if their current hardware is incompatible with Windows 11 (Image: Microsoft)

Worsening chip shortage will apparently limit supply of Windows 11 compatible PCs and laptops

Microsoft's strict hardware requirements for Windows 11 are expected to increase the demand for new compatible devices, which will supposedly lead to extended shipping times for notebooks and PCs due to the continuing worldwide se...
Enrico Frahn, 13 Aug 2021 20:19
With long battery life and a highly reflective display: The HP EliteBook Folio 13.5

HP EliteBook Folio 13.5: Unique Windows-on-ARM convertible

With the EliteBook Folio 13.5, HP shows how good a Windows-on-ARM convertible can look. Its performance is suitable for office use, but other things apart from the high price are also irritating.
Mike Wobker, 13 Aug 2021 20:05
Insider Preview Build 22000.132 contains different features for Dev and Beta channels. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.132 with new Snipping Tool, Calculator and Mail and Calendar apps

Microsoft is distributing another Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, a week on from Build 22000.120. Build 22000.132 refines a few features, including the Snipping Tool, and addresses half of dozen bugs to boot.
Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2021 19:54
The refreshed Toughbook 55. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic upgrades the Toughbook 55 with Tiger Lake CPUs, more RAM and Wi-Fi 6

Panasonic has launched a new version of its rugged Toughbook 55 laptop with updated specs and I/O. They include 11th-gen Intel CPUs - which also of course makes one of its ports Thunderbolt 4. However, the PC is still fully compat...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2021 18:48
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 in review: 14-inch powerhouse with good battery life

86% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 in review: 14-inch powerhouse with good battery life

Powerful. Lenovo's mobile computer scores points with a powerful Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, 16 GB of RAM, and a bright, high-contrast 14-inch display (2880x1800 pixels, 90 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. This is accompanied by good battery life and low noise and heat development.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 13 Aug 2021 01:40
The design of the Surface Book may end with the third-generation model. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Book 4 rumoured to feature a non-detachable, 14-inch and high-refresh-rate display with NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs

According to a new report, Microsoft is readying a next-generation Surface Book, albeit one that could be unrecognisable from the Surface Book 3. Reputedly, the next Surface Book may not be called a Surface Book at all, and will n...
Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2021 19:46
Age of Empires IV uses Essence Engine 5.0 developed by Relic Entertainment. (Image source: Relic/Vimeo - edited)

Age of Empires IV beta gameplay video leaked

A long video showing extensive gameplay from Age of Empires IV has been leaked. The upcoming real-time strategy (RTS) title is the latest addition to the storied Age of Empires franchise and is being developed by Relic Entertainme...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2021 23:59
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 G3 AMD Review: Inexpensive Business Laptop with Ryzen 7

86% Lenovo ThinkPad E15 G3 AMD Review: Inexpensive Business Laptop with Ryzen 7

A lot of performance and very good keyboard. Lenovo updates the third generation of its 15-inch ThinkPad E15 with powerful Ryzen 5000 CPUs as well as better displays. The very good keyboard is unchanged, so the E15 G3 is a real price-performance recommendation.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Aug 2021 23:54
The Chuwi LarkBook X includes an Intel Jasper Lake processor and a high resolution display. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi reveals the LarkBook X with a 16:10 display and a thin design

Chuwi has released initial details and pictures of its latest laptop, the LarkBook X. The device has a 2K and 16:10 display, along with a 10 mm thick chassis. A 6 W processor will probably hold the LarkBook X back, though.
Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 19:04
HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA

84% HP EliteBook Folio 13.5 in review: Elegant convertible with a highly reflective display

Windows on ARM. The HP EliteBook Folio 13.5 has a high-quality build and is versatile to use. With Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, it's also one of the few devices that run Windows as an ARM version. Our review will clarify what that means in everyday use.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 680 | 13.50" | 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 10 Aug 2021 20:05
Dell XPS 15 9510 Review: Multimedia Laptop convinces with new OLED Panel

88% Dell XPS 15 9510 Review: Multimedia Laptop convinces with new OLED Panel

Premium laptop still has some software issues. Dell updates its XPS 15 and equips the new 9510 model with Tiger Lake-H processors from Intel as well as new RTX 3050 GPUs from Nvidia. There is also a new option for a 3.5K OLED touchscreen. Is it the best multimedia notebook you can get?
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Aug 2021 00:45
The Logitech Zone TWS earphones are targeted at the WFH market. (Image: Logitech)

Logitech Zone TWS targets the WFH market, can pair simultaneously with a phone and a PC

Logitech has developed its first set of TWS earphones targeted at the growing work from home market. The new Logitech Zone TWS earphones can also simultaneously pair to a smartphone and a computer.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Aug 2021 13:06
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: GeForce RTX 3070 on the back burner

81% Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: GeForce RTX 3070 on the back burner

Solid. Ryzen 7 APU and GeForce RTX-3070 laptop GPU bring all current computer games smoothly to the Nitro 5's screen. However, the GPU falls short of its capabilities - Acer only grants it a relatively low TGP.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Aug 2021 17:02
Windows 11 is now on its fourth Insider Preview Build. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.120 arrives for the Dev and Beta channels with bug fixes aplenty

Microsoft has started rolling out its fourth Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, and the first for the Dev and Beta channels simultaneously. Build 22000.120 is light on new features, but it addresses countless bugs from Build 22000....
Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2021 00:22
For gamers and creators: The Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XD (image: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XD: Flagship for creators and gamers

With the Aero 15 OLED XD, Gigabyte introduces a solid laptop with an excellent display that is intended for both creators and gamers.
Patrick Schüdzig, 07 Aug 2021 08:26
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 AMD is one of the most upgradeable 2021 ThinkPads

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 is one of the most upgradeable 2021 ThinkPads

There is a clear distinction in Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup as to which series is more premium: The ThinkPad T-series ranks ahead of the ThinkPad L-series. Nevertheless, there's one area where the ThinkPad L-series scores better, bec...
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Aug 2021 22:13
Now lasting longer in battery operation: The MSI Prestige 14 Evo

MSI Prestige 14 Evo: With improved Tiger Lake to a longer battery life

The new Prestige 14 Evo looks just like the old Prestige 14 Evo. However, an Intel Core i7-1195G7 inside shows what we can expect from Intel's Tiger Lake improvements.
Mike Wobker, 05 Aug 2021 20:41
ROCCAT Vulcan TKL Pro keyboard hands-on review, best TKL mechanical keyboard (Source: Own)

ROCCAT Vulcan TKL Pro hands-on: Simply the best keyboard that I have used so far

Although it is ROCCAT's first keyboard to use optical switches, the Vulcan TKL Pro feels like a product that has been around for ages. Both the hardware and software are excellent, although not perfect yet. The only thing that some people will enjoy at first sight is probably the price.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Aug 2021 18:28
New Lenovo ThinkPad T15p G2: Better FHD screen & GeForce GTX 1650

New Lenovo ThinkPad T15p G2: Better FHD screen & GeForce GTX 1650

Lenovo is releasing a second generation of the Lenovo ThinkPad T15p, which is mostly a straightforward CPU update. There are a few additional features though. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 is probably the most important aside from t...
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Aug 2021 17:33
India's new RedmiBook 15 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the RedmiBook 15 Pro and its e-Learning Edition in India

Xiaomi has launched 2 new laptops for the Indian market, which it calls the RedmiBook 15 Pro and the e-Learning Edition of the same. Both of these machines have the same 19.9mm deep chassis with 15.6-inch FHD displays, finished in...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2021 16:42
Dell XPS 15 9510 OLED

The new Dell XPS 15 9510 OLED has problems with the GPU Performance

Dell equips its brand-new XPS 15 9510 with the 45W version of the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, but our tests show that the performance quickly drops and it is even slower than the old XPS 15 9500 with the RTX 1650 Ti. Update: BIOS 1.4 improves gaming performance
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Aug 2021 13:22
In order to officially run Windows 11, the respective device has to be equipped with an up-to-date CPU with a TPM 2.0 chip (Image: Microsoft)

Damage control: Microsoft deletes all comments under heavily criticized Windows 11 upgrade video

Some of the now deleted comments accused Microsoft of being tone-deaf, while others harshly criticized Windows 11's controversial hardware requirements. The company now tries to get the displeased owners of incompatible hardware b...
Enrico Frahn, 03 Aug 2021 22:16
MSI Prestige 14 Evo A11MO-026US test

85% MSI Prestige 14 Evo laptop review: What are the capabilities of the new Core i7-1195G7?

One of the fastest Intel subnotebooks. The MSI Prestige Evo was already able to achieve a good evaluation in our tests. With a new processor, this is now supposed to be even better. We evaluate in our test whether this is really the case.
Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 03 Aug 2021 20:20
The ONEXPLAYER is available with a choice of two Tiger Lake processors. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER: One-Netbook starts selling its large handheld outside of Indiegogo for over US$1,200

One-Netbook has brought the ONEXPLAYER to AliExpress, following its successful crowdfunding campaign. The 8.4-inch handheld has a 1600p display and is available with a Core i5-1135G7 or a Core i7-1165G7, albeit from over US$1,200.
Alex Alderson, 03 Aug 2021 18:55
Latest generation HP Pavilion Aero 13 with AMD Ryzen and 16:10 display is now shipping for $749 USD (Source: HP)

HP's best Pavilion laptop yet with AMD Ryzen and 16:10 display is now shipping starting at $749 USD

The Pavilion Aero 13 is a full-fledged redesign of the series that elevates it closer to what the Envy or Spectre series has to offer. A fully loaded AMD configuration comes in at under $1000 USD but with faster multi-thread perfo...
Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2021 02:32
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Upgradeability meets AMD Ryzen 5000

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Upgradeability meets AMD Ryzen 5000

Budget laptop with potential. The Lenovo ThinkPad L series represents the entry level among the B2B models; the ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 is one of the cheapest ThinkPad laptops with a 14-inch display. Nevertheless, it convinces with its strong performance and upgradeability. However, compromises have to be made in terms of battery life and multimedia.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Aug 2021 18:44
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls was ported to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. (Image source: Blizzard/Microsoft - edited)

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls randomly turns up for free on the Xbox Live Gold service

The Diablo III: Reaper of Souls expansion pack, which is now part of the Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition collection, has apparently been spotted on the Xbox Marketplace for free play. It has been speculated that the Diablo III g...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Aug 2021 11:02
Robust, but with a reflective display: The Asus BR1100FKA

Asus BR1100FKA: Robust, but with limited application scenarios

The Asus BR1100FKA convertible is actually an interesting device with its surrounding bumper and splashproof case. However, it lacks the necessary configuration to be suitable for a wide range of use cases.
Mike Wobker, 02 Aug 2021 07:32
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 AMD in review - Entry-level business convertible with Zen 3 Ryzen CPU

86% HP ProBook x360 435 G8 AMD in review - Entry-level business convertible with Zen 3 Ryzen CPU

Mobile powerhouse. HP equips the eighth generation of its business convertible with fast Ryzen 5000 CPUs from AMD, which offer significantly more performance than the Intel competition. However, the problem is still the extremely reflective touchscreen, which can also make life difficult indoors.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Aug 2021 06:23
Windows 11's CPU and security requirements cannot by bypassed in the official release. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11's strict hardware requirements cannot be bypassed, Microsoft admits, "We know it sucks... we will still block you"

Microsoft's Program Manager Aria Carley has confirmed that it would not be possible to bypass Windows 11's TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements once the OS launches some time in October. Insider builds can currently be installed o...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2021 09:54
Testing the MSI Modern 14 B11SB: The 14-inch allrounder suffers from heat development.

For 1200 Euros (~$1420), MSI only offers working memory in single-channel mode

The Modern 14 scores with a Core i7-1165G7 processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, and 16 GB of working memory. However, the latter can only operate in single-channel mode. In addition, the laptop heats up a lot under load and pro...
Sascha Mölck, 30 Jul 2021 19:15
Asus BR1100FKA-BP0109RA

75% Asus BR1100FKA in review: Affordable and shockproof convertible

Jasper Lake introduces itself. The Asus BR1100FKA costs less than 400 Euros (~$476) and is equipped with simple hardware. However, this is accompanied by a robust and splashproof case as well as by an unexpected expansion option. Our review shows what the Asus convertible has to offer in the end.
Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) | 11.60" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 30 Jul 2021 02:18
Solid laptop with business features: The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2: Solid AMD laptop for everyday office use

The 2nd generation of the ThinkPad L15 is offered by Lenovo with processors from Intel and AMD. There are almost no differences in design and price, which is why it's worth taking a look at the details.
Mike Wobker, 29 Jul 2021 21:11
Vivaldi 4.1 tab stacks style options (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 4.1 now available with accordion style stacks, user definable command chains, and more

Only available for desktop users for now, Vivaldi 4.1 brings a new way of managing open web pages, namely accordion tabs, as well as command chains. Now, opening a few websites and tiling can be done in a single operation, but mor...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2021 15:45
MSI Modern 14 B11SB review: 14-inch allrounder suffers from heat development

82% MSI Modern 14 B11SB review: 14-inch allrounder suffers from heat development

Fan heater. The Modern 14 scores with a Core i7-1165G7 processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, and 16 GB of working memory. However, the latter is only able to operate in single-channel mode. In addition, the laptop heats up very significantly under heavy load and produces a lot of noise.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Jul 2021 18:48
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