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The Beelink SEi 8279U has dual HDMI ports and up to 16 GB of RAM. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink SEi 8 launches with an Intel Core i5-8279U from US$479

The SEi 8279U is a new mini-PC from Beelink. The built-in Intel Core i5-8279U should help the machine pack a punch, despite its compact dimensions. The mini-PC is available with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, but it starts a...
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 02:14
HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) review: 2-in-1 laptop supports pen-input and Power Delivery

HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) 2-in-1 Laptop: Good battery life, dim display

HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. This is why it can handle all modern tasks. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen.
Sascha Mölck, 21 Jul 2021 22:29
ThinkPad E14 G3 AMD

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 G3 AMD offers plenty of performance and an excellent keyboard

Lenovo equips the new ThinkPad E14 G3 with AMD's powerful Ryzen 5000 CPUs and brighter IPS panels. The excellent keyboard did not change and the AMD model also manages long battery runtimes thanks to improved efficiency as well as...
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jul 2021 15:59
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Update provides for (slightly) more RTX 3070 power

84% Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Update provides for (slightly) more RTX 3070 power

Hot flashes. The Predator offers a Core i7 CPU, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and space for three drives (2x M.2 SSD, 1x 2.5-inch). This is complemented by a responsive Full HD display (IPS, 240 Hz) and quite good battery life. The laptop heats up considerably under load, though.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 21 Jul 2021 06:00
DirectStorage is not a Windows 11 exclusive. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 will support DirectStorage, but with limited functionality

Users reluctant to upgrade to the upcoming Windows 11 version will be happy to learn that the DirectStorage feature is coming to Windows 10, as well. Faster game load times and improved GPU texture decompression speeds will requir...
Bogdan Solca, 20 Jul 2021 13:58
The third Windows 11 Insider Preview has started rolling out. (Image source: Microsoft)

Intel hints at Windows 11 RTM date as Microsoft rolls out another Insider Preview

Microsoft has issued a new Windows 11 Insider Preview for devices operating on the Dev channel of the Windows Insider Programme. An Intel support document has provided the first concrete evidence of when Windows 11 will RTM, too.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2021 00:11
GPD Win Max 2021: The handheld is available with a choice between two Intel processors or one from AMD. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Max 2021: Pre-orders to start this month for AMD Ryzen 7 4800U or Intel Core i7-1185G7-powered handheld

GPD will begin accepting pre-orders for the Win Max 2021 from later this month. The revised handheld system will offer up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U or an Intel Core i7-1185G7, which both pack powerful integrated GPUs. GPD has provid...
Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2021 23:09
Well suited for modern games: The Asus TUF Gaming A15

Asus TUF Gaming A15: Budget gaming laptop with AMD processor

With the TUF Gaming A15, Asus offers a powerful and comparatively inexpensive gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H. It offers decent gaming performance and a fast display.
Mike Wobker, 19 Jul 2021 03:15
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR

85% Asus TUF Gaming A15 with Ryzen 7 in review: Entry-level gaming laptop with AMD CPU

Good battery life. Asus combines an AMD processor with an Nvidia graphics card in the TUF Gaming A15 and sells the whole package at a reasonable price. Our review will clarify what the installed AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 can do.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 17 Jul 2021 03:15
The Dell Inspiron 13 5301 in the configuration 0D0XN shows both strengths and weaknesses in the test. (Image: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 13 5301: The subnotebook is stylish, but it shows a couple of shortcomings in the test

The new Dell Inspiron 13 5301 in the 0D0XN configuration scores points with a stylish appearance, a Tiger Lake CPU, and a fair price. However, we found a few points of criticism in our test.
Marcus Schwarten, 17 Jul 2021 02:24
HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) Review: 2-in-1 laptop supports pen-input and Power Delivery

82% HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) Review: 2-in-1 laptop supports pen-input and Power Delivery

Multi-functional. HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. The Pavilion x360 14 can handle all modern tasks. What is more, it offers good battery life and has a touchscreen that can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen, which is sold separately.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Jul 2021 20:16
Asus VivoBook S15 D533UA Review: Ryzen 7 all-rounder with good battery runtimes

82% Asus VivoBook S15 D533UA Review: Ryzen 7 all-rounder with good battery runtimes

Elegant. The VivoBook scores with a Ryzen 7-5700U APU, 16 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode) and good battery runtimes. The Vega 8 iGPU remains below its capabilities. The dark, low-contrast screen (FHD, IPS) is not convincing.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Jul 2021 17:11
Will we see this business model introduced for retail users soon? (Image Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft is launching the Windows 365 cloud OS service this August

The hybrid OS running on the Azure cloud infrastructure will only be available for enterprise clients through a monthly paid subscription. At launch, users will be able to create Windows 10 instances, with the possibility to add W...
Bogdan Solca, 15 Jul 2021 19:53
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G3 AMD Laptop Review - Affordable Business Notebook with Ryzen Power

87% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G3 AMD Laptop Review - Affordable Business Notebook with Ryzen Power

Finally with brighter displays. Lenovo’s inexpensive ThinkPad E-series offers solid business features and good input devices. The third generation is now equipped with powerful Ryzen 5000 processors from AMD and finally brighter displays. Is the new E14 G3 the ThinkPad with the best price-performance ratio?
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jul 2021 13:47
Some superheroes apparently choose to hang onto Microsoft's mobile operating system (Image: Disney)

Back from the dead: Windows 10 Mobile appears in Marvel's latest blockbuster movie

It has been a long time since we've registered any signs of life from Microsoft's mobile version of Windows 10, which has been discontinued due to the overwhelmingly dominant competition from Apple and Google. Nevertheless, the fa...
Enrico Frahn, 13 Jul 2021 23:00
The LarkBook now features a touchscreen display. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi LarkBook: New version of lightweight laptop released with a touchscreen display

Chuwi has started selling a new version of the LarkBook, a 13.3-inch and lightweight laptop that it launched last year. Chuwi has made one notable change, but the issues we had with the original model will probably remain.
Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2021 20:32
HP Pavilion x360 15-inch (2021) 2-in-1 laptop review: Dim screen, high price

The HP Pavilion x360 15 comes with slow Wi-Fi

HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. This is why it can handle all modern tasks. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen.
Sascha Mölck, 13 Jul 2021 20:03
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2

Lenovo equips the new ThinkPad X13 G2 with 16:10 display and 5G connectivity

The second generation of the compact ThinkPad X13 G2 gets new processors, 16:10 displays, and 5G as an optional extra. The business laptop convinces with good connectivity, but long-term ThinkPad users will have to make compromise...
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Jul 2021 15:01
Medion Erazer Beast X20 (Tongfang GM7MG7P) in review: Thin gaming notebook with good battery runtimes

86% Medion Erazer Beast X20 (Tongfang GM7MG7P) in review: Thin gaming notebook with good battery runtimes

A round thing. The compact Erazer Beast X20 scores with a Core-i7-10870H processor, GeForce-RTX-3070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), space for two NVMe SSDs, and a responsive WQHD display (IPS, 165 Hz). The metal chassis used has proven to be very stable.
Intel Core i7-10870H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jul 2021 15:56
HP Pavilion x360 15-inch (2021) 2-in-1 Laptop Review: Dim screen, high price

81% HP Pavilion x360 15-inch (2021) 2-in-1 Laptop Review: Dim screen, high price

Versatile. HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. This is why it can handle all modern tasks. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Jul 2021 21:32
A search box within the Start Menu is one of the new features in Windows 11 build 22000.65. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Windows 11 build 22000.65 brings multiple quality of life improvements to Microsoft's fledgling OS

Microsoft has released its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build, the second in this generation's Insider Programme. Windows 11 build 22000.65 introduces numerous changes, improvements and fixes, although many known issues remai...
Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2021 00:20
The Legion 5. (Source: Lenovo)

A leaker finds signs of a Ryzen 7 5800H-powered Lenovo Legion 5 with Radeon RX 6600M graphics

Units of the Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor are out there already. They tend to have RTX 3000-series graphics; however, a reliable leaker has turned up a variant with the Radeon RX 6600M card in...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2021 21:23
AYA NEO upgrade kits will contain multiple parts. (Image source: AYA)

AYA to offer free AYA NEO upgrade kits for early adopters

AYA has promised to deliver free upgrade kits to those who have already received their AYA NEO console. The upgrade kits will include a new shell, display, buttons and cooling module, among other parts.
Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2021 19:51
Samsung Galaxy Book

82% Galaxy Book (2021) in review: The affordable Samsung notebook for office users

With long battery life. Samsung has been producing notebooks again since last year and now also places them in the cheaper price segment with the Galaxy Book (2021). The build quality and the equipment are good at first glance. However, we will clarify what is actually offered in everyday use in our review.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Jul 2021 07:03
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 Review: The perfect mobile companion?

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 Review: The perfect mobile companion?

16:10 and 5G. Lenovo equips its compact business Ultrabook with a completely new chassis, updated processors, and a 16:10 screen. You can also get a fast 5G modem, but the manufacturer now uses a worse keyboard.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Jul 2021 01:20
The best Windows alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro 13

The Best Windows Alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro 13

July 2021 Update. A Mac? No thanks. Apple's range of notebooks is as popular as ever. But there is also a good selection of similarly interesting notebooks for Windows users. Take a look at the best devices that the world of Windows has come up with to compete against Apple's portfolio.
Florian Schmitt, 06 Jul 2021 23:11
The best Windows alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro

The Best Windows Alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro 16

July 2021 Update. Apple’s MacBook Pro 16 is is the laptop of choice for those users that need that extra bit of performance. Fortunately, a large number of viable and powerful 15 and 16-inch Windows alternatives are available as well. Find out more about the best competitors to Apple’s high-end laptop.
Florian Schmitt, 06 Jul 2021 21:27
Comes with a 16:10 screen: The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16: See more thanks to a 16:10 aspect ratio

16:10 screens offer more screenspace without significantly increasing the footprints of laptops.
Mike Wobker, 05 Jul 2021 20:22
Honor MagicBook 15 (2021) Review - The switch to Intel is unnecessarily expensive

84% Honor MagicBook 15 (2021) Review - The switch to Intel is unnecessarily expensive

Not much new in 2021. The Honor MagicBook was one of the best multimedia notebooks last year when it came to the price-performance ratio. Now there is a current Tiger Lake processor instead of an AMD chip, but this also increases the price by around 300 Euros (~$356). Is that justified?
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2021 03:11
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G2 Intel review: A very good business laptop despite the 16:9 format

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G2 Intel review: A very good business laptop despite the 16:9 format

Redesign in the old format. Even though Lenovo renews its premium model of the ThinkPad T-Series from the ground up, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 still keeps its 16:9 format, going against the current trend for displays. The fact that it still achieves a very good result is primarily due to the excellent input devices and equipment.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jul 2021 11:04
The balance between security, performance and battery life has driven Windows 11 CPU support choices. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft's Director of OS Security explains the tough CPU requirements for Win 11

Microsoft has provided more background on the rationale behind its decisions regarding chip support for Windows 11. In an interview with TechRepublic, Microsoft’s Director of OS Security, David Weston, has pointed to compromises b...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jul 2021 07:38
The AYA NEO runs Windows 11 well, even with its 7-inch display, as do GPD devices. (Image source: Taki Udon)

Gaming handhelds like the AYA NEO, GPD Win 2 and GPD Win 3 already benefit from Windows 11 improvements

Microsoft states that it has designed Windows 11 for displays that are 9-inches or larger. However, a new video has shown that this is not exactly true. Instead, Windows 11 also runs perfectly well on gaming handhelds, such as the...
Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2021 19:49
A Raspberry Pi 4 running Windows 11. (Image source: u/theSPEEDCAT)

Windows 11 can even run natively on a Raspberry Pi 4

While Microsoft will restrict many machines from being upgraded to Windows 11, the current Insider Preview build does not face these arbitrary limits. Accordingly, people have managed to get Windows 11 running on the Raspberry Pi ...
Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2021 19:46
Windows 11 will present a Black Screen of Death, even though one already exists. (Image source: The Verge - edited)

Windows 11: The Blue Screen of Death is no more

The Blue Screen of Death has reached cult status, especially since Microsoft's infamous Windows 98 presentation. However, Microsoft has finally axed the Blue Screen as of Windows 11, although the change may save your eyes if your ...
Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2021 19:39
The new Durabook U11 2-in-1. (Source: Durabook)

Durabook announces a new version of its ultra-rugged U11 tablet with a detachable keyboard

The latest version of the 10th-gen Intel-powered Durabook U11 is rated for state-of-the-art security and resistance to the elements, as with its immediate forebears. However, this one is the first to convert to a 2-in-1 with its o...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2021 20:48
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop Review: Gaming in 16:10

Also features great speakers. The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is not just a simple high-end gaming laptop. The 16:10 WQXGA screen and the very good speakers set the Asus notebook apart from the rest of the competition. Read our review to learn what else the Zephyrus M16 has to offer.
Intel Core i9-11900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg
Mike Wobker, 01 Jul 2021 18:01
The Lumia 950 XL running Windows 11. (Image source: Gustave Monce)

The Lumia 950 XL may finally receive Android app support through Windows 11; phone functionality already supported

Windows 11 may not run on many devices released in the last decade, but a developer has got Microsoft's new OS running on its last flagship Lumia smartphone. The Lumia 950 XL can even make calls through Windows 11 and should have ...
Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2021 23:56
Gateway is introducing its first Windows-on-ARM devices. (Image Source: Gateway)

Two new budget-oriented Gateway laptops powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs to soon be available exclusively through Walmart

There is an 11.6-inch semi-rugged convertible with 768p touchscreen powered by the Snapdragon 7c SoC coupled with 4 GB LPDDR4 and 64 GB of eMMC storage, whereas the 13.3-inch regular slim and light GWTN133-1 features a slightly fa...
Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2021 16:46
The MSI Katana GF76 11UE in review (image: MSI)

80% MSI Katana GF76 review: Gaming laptop with room for improvement

Gaming combat sword. With the Katana GF76, MSI offers a new upper mid-range gaming laptop. We review the 11UE-036 configuration with the GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU and the i7-11800H Tiger Lake CPU. Our review shows what the 1,600-Euro (~$1,908) gaming laptop has to offer for the money.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 30 Jun 2021 04:44
Ideally, WhyNotWin11 will look like this when you run it. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

WhyNotWin11: A tool that is much better than Microsoft at detailing why a PC is not Windows 11 compatible

Microsoft has pulled its PC Health Check app, but there is already a third-party tool that does a better job at detailing why Windows 11 may not run on your PC. WhyNotWin11 separates Windows 11's system requirements into 11 areas ...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 18:01
You do not need a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip to run Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: No Trusted Platform Module? Many AMD and Intel processors can run Microsoft's new OS without a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip

You do not need a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip to run Windows 11, contrary to Microsoft's system requirements. Instead, almost all modern AMD and Intel processors already meet Microsoft's TPM 2.0 requirement, and only a BIOS setting may...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 16:39
Microsoft has rolled out its latest version of Office in Beta. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Latest version of Office released in Beta, new native 64-bit Arm version available too

Microsoft has taken to its blog to reveal the latest version of Office for Windows. There is also a new version with native Arm support for the first time.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jun 2021 13:22
Microsoft will make Windows 11 available to older processors. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft reacts to AMD and Intel supported processors by expanding testing to Zen 1 and 7th Generation Core families

Windows 11 has some relatively punitive system requirements, to the extent that the OS does not support over a dozen Surface devices that run Windows 10. Microsoft has now come round to the idea of testing Windows 11 on Zen 1 and ...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 01:43
The first Windows 11 Insider Preview is here for devices on the Dev Channel. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft publishes the first Insider Preview build; Android APK sideloading will be supported

Windows 11 is here, albeit only for those willing to try an Insider Preview build for the time being. The build is available to anyone and contains many of the shown changes from Windows 10. Android app emulation is missing, but W...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 01:30
Many of the most popular laptops currently available will be compatible with Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Windows 11 compatibility: Realme Book joins long list of Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus laptops that will support Microsoft's upcoming OS

Realme has announced that its upcoming Realme Book laptop will be ready for Windows 11, when Microsoft starts rolling out its newest operating system later this year. Laptop OEMs such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus have also ...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2021 14:04
Windows 11 may be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, but it isn't rolling out till 2022. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft: Windows 10 devices will get Windows 11 for free, but not until 2022

Microsoft announced the launch of Windows 11 this week with the good news that it will be a free upgrade and that it will be released later this year. What it neglected to mention at the launch, however, is that while it will lau...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jun 2021 15:11
Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard

Aorus 17G YD: Gigabyte only provides the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU with a 105-watt TGP

Gigabyte updates the Aorus 17G with the latest technology: A Tiger Lake processor, an Ampere GPU, PCI Express 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4. The laptop's highlight is still the compelling mechanical keyboard.
Sascha Mölck, 27 Jun 2021 06:54
Microsoft has piled the pressure on Apple with its latest Windows 11 Store announcements. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft kicks Apple where it hurts, says Epic, Steam stores ‘very welcome’ in Windows 11 Store portal

Among the surprising news stories to come out of Microsoft’s Windows 11 announcements is its plan to open up its own Windows 11 Store to third-party app stores. Currently, stores like the Epic Games store and Valve Steam store sel...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jun 2021 13:48
Alienware m15 R5

The new Alienware m15 is better with AMD Ryzen CPU

Alienware offers its new m15 either with AMD Ryzen or Intel Tiger Lake-H processors, but the AMD model offers a better price-performance ratio and the more efficient CPU.
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jun 2021 22:00
The Surface Pro X could become a lot more useful with Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft has the opportunity to unlock the potential of the Surface Pro and Surface Pro X as true iPad Pro competitors

Windows 11 may seem like Windows 10 with a fancy skin, but Android app emulation could be a boon for Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Pro X series. If Microsoft pulls it off, it could finally provide Apple and its iPad Pro tabl...
Column by Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2021 19:17
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