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The Windows 11 Beta is launching next week. (Image: Microsoft)

Want to install the Windows 11 Beta? Here’s how you can get the official drop next week

After its unveiling was spoiled by a monumental leak, Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 11. Despite this, Microsoft’s unveiling still had plenty of features that weren’t seen in the leaked build and users are undoubtedly k...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Jun 2021 12:47

Windows 11 is pitched at gamers. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft aims to level up in terms of the gaming experience on Windows 11

Microsoft has announced Windows 11, complete with a new UI and layout. The Redmond giant also asserts that some of these changes are pitched at gamers. This, naturally, involves Xbox Game Pass, as well as Auto HDR and the new Dire...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 21:31

Windows finally has an updated Store. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft confirms an upgrade for its Store alongside the Windows 11 update

Microsoft has made the next major upgrade to the Windows OS official today (June 24, 2021). The Redmond giant has also announced a new version of the Store app to go with it. It offers new revenue-sharing options for developers, a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 20:02

Windows 11 is now official. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils Windows 11 with an "all-new", productivity-focused UI

Today, (June 24, 2021) Microsoft has debuted the next major upgrade to its main OS, Windows. This new 11 version does indeed come with a centered Start button and menu by default. The Redmond giant asserts that the new interface i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 19:26

Comes with a high-contrast display: The MSI Modern 15 A11M

MSI Modern 15 A11M: Updated office laptop

The MSI Modern 15 remains a high-performance office laptop with its updated hardware as well. However, there are still minor points of criticism.

Mike Wobker, 24 Jun 2021 02:13

MWC 2021 | ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Lenovo's new multimedia flagship attacks Dell XPS 15 & 17

Lenovo has constructed its ThinkPad X1 Extreme new. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is supposed to take on the Dell XPS series. It changes to the 16:10 aspect ratio, but with a different screen size compared to the Dell compe...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jun 2021 12:00

The Schenker Vision 14 shows, what a modern Ultrabook should look like

Thin and less features - many modern laptops have to make compromises in the hunt for every millimeter. The Schenker Vision 14 now shows that there is another way. In addition to plenty of ports, you also get replaceable RAM modul...

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jun 2021 23:52

Microsoft has effectively confirmed the Windows 11 build circulating in the wild is legitimate. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft indirectly confirms the leaked Windows 11 ISO is legit

Microsoft has all but officially confirmed that the leaked build of Windows 11 circulating the internet over the past few days is legitimate. The company has issued a copyright take-down notice via Google to Beebom, the site that ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jun 2021 12:38

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s G2: Workstations with ULV CPUs are getting better and better

In earlier years, the energy efficient "Ultra Low Voltage" CPUs of the U series hardly offered any performance, but manufacturers still packed them into workstation laptops. Even though the modern U processors are still considerab...

Benjamin Herzig, 18 Jun 2021 22:02

The "old" Notebook 7 Force. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung "Notebook 7 Force 2021" is cleared for launch by the FCC

Samsung has been linked to a 15-inch version of its Notebook 7 that runs on Tiger Lake silicon and RTX 3050-series graphics for a few months now. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just registered a device with specs ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2021 14:34

Offers very good system performance: The Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD

Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD: 130-watt RTX 3080 meets octa-core Tiger Lake CPU

Gigabyte improves system performance in particular with the hardware configuration of the Aorus 15P YD. Compared with last year's model, there are new advantages as well as disadvantages.

Mike Wobker, 18 Jun 2021 02:05

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4: Premium workstation gets larger 16:10 LCD, vapor chamber & Nvidia RTX A5000

For the first time since its original release in 2018, Lenovo is not merely updating the ThinkPad P1. The new version of the premium mobile workstation, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4, is a complete redesign. A large 16 inch 16:10 s...

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Jun 2021 15:00

The Atari VCS is finally available to purchase after painful gestation period. (Image: Atari)

Atari VCS console-PC hybrid finally available for purchase three years after first being announced

The Atari VCS hybrid console-PC is finally available to purchase some 3 years after originally being launched. The device features classic retro Atari looks and can play classic Atari games and also function as a desktop PC.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jun 2021 13:59

Windows 11 incorporates Windows 10X's start menu without live tiles.

First impressions of Windows 11 aka Sun Valley from a leaked ISO — A much needed visual overhaul that does not alienate long-time users

Exclusive We have managed to get our hands on a leaked ISO of Windows 11 (Sun Valley) doing the rounds on the internet. First impressions indicate that Microsoft has done a fair bit of UI overhaul to make Windows feel fresh and modern inclu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jun 2021 20:35

Lenovo Legion 7 16ACHg6 in review: Gaming powerhouse with good 16:10 display

The Lenovo Legion 7 16ACH offers automatic CPU and GPU overclocking

The Legion 7 16ACHg6 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 16-inch screen (2560x1600 pixels, 165 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. Furthermore, its equipment is good: The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, the GeForce RTX 3080...

Sascha Mölck, 15 Jun 2021 19:32

GPD has shipped some Win 3 units with the wrong Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module. (Image source: GPD)

GPD gaffes mount up as it leaks email addresses while addressing a Win 3 hardware mishap

GPD has got into a spot of bother regarding the Win 3, its latest handheld system. Not only has the company shipped some Win 3 units with the wrong Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, but it has leaked hundreds of customers' data.

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 12:05

Microsoft is expected to reveal Windows 'Sun Valley' on June 24. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 retirement date emerges, setting Microsoft on a collision course with Windows 11

Microsoft has offered more clues that it is on the verge of moving on from Windows 10. The company has confirmed that the date when it will cease supporting Windows 10, not just versions of it.

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 12:00

The Alienware m15 R5 should now have all its CUDA cores at its disposal. (Image source: Dell)

Dell addresses missing CUDA cores for the Alienware m15 R5 with new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vBIOS update

Dell has acted quickly in rectifying the issue of missing CUDA cores on the Alienware m15 R5. The machine should now have all its full complement of CUDA cores on its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. But, erroneously, Windows and Micr...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 00:23

The AMD-powered Legion 5. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the Ryzen 7 5800H- and RTX 3000-powered Legion 5 to the US market

Lenovo US now offers the new Legion 5 with AMD silicon via its webstore. The 165Hz 15-inch PC is available with the Ryzen 7 5800H processor and either RTX 3060 or 3070 graphics. The OEM touts it as "battle ready" for the thin and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 21:21

Convertibles like the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 benefit a lot from 16:10 displays

The trend for laptop displays is currently moving towards a longer 16:10 aspect ratio. The result is smaller bezels below and above the screen, more space for documents - and much better usability in tablet mode. This is shown by ...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2021 19:15

The leaked Age of Empires IV screenshots show various civilizations preparing to do battle. (Image source: Steam/Relic - edited)

Leaked Age of Empires IV images whet the appetite for RTS fans but serious drive space allocation may be required

Information about Age of Empires IV has been shared after details and screenshots of the upcoming RTS game were seemingly accidentally posted on Steam. The file size for Age of Empires IV, which will apparently be released on Octo...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jun 2021 12:39

The studios behind Crysis, Hitman, and Just Cause are the front-runners as the rumored Microsoft acquisitions. (Image source: Crytek/IO/Avalanche - edited)

Updated Rumor | Microsoft takes Xbox Game Studios on a shopping spree and snaps up three more developers

Rumors are flying that Microsoft has acquired no less than three more studios to join its growing list of game developers that make up the Xbox Game Studios. While no names have yet been confirmed, it’s widely believed that the ma...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jun 2021 08:32

11 hinted in the light cast on the floor? (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 rumored to launch this October with overhauled UI, improved Microsoft Store and support for Intel Alder Lake big.LITTLE cores

The overhauled UI includes a redesigned Start menu, new system icons, rounded corners and redesigned hubs for Action Center and Settings, plus revamped core apps like Painter, Notepad etc. The store side is rumored to offer more i...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Jun 2021 19:33

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with major beta features: Email, Calendar, Feed Reader (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with integrated email client and feed reader, calendar, and more

The jump from version number 3.8 to 4.0 comes with a few massive changes for Vivaldi users, starting with the three features still in Beta status: Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader. This update also intros Vivaldi Translate, three i...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2021 17:02

LG Gram 16 (2021) in review: 1,200 grams, excellent battery life, 16:10 display

LG Gram 16 (2021): 16:10 display, room for two NVMe SSDs, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4

The featherweight LG Gram 16 scores points with a Tiger Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, room for two NVMe SSDs, and a 16-inch display in the 16:10 format. This is complemented by excellent battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 08 Jun 2021 06:22

Microsoft is all set to convert the logos on next-gen Surface devices into cameras

Microsoft has patented a new and particularly futuristic take on its logo: one that integrates camera sensors. This concept, which might come as part of the OEM's hardware one day, uses emerging under-display technology to put a t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2021 15:01

Days Gone will likely go down as a cult classic. (Source: Change/Unknown)

New information all but extinguishes hopes for a Days Gone 2 release

Days Gone was launched to mixed reactions back in 2019, and its recently released PC port has mirrored that for the most part. Over a hundred thousand fans may have banded together to demand a sequel from Sony but even that looks ...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2021 21:23

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book Go, a Snapdragon-powered Windows 10 on Arm laptop. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy Book Go with Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 from US$349, 5G 8xc Gen 2 model coming later this year

Samsung has officially launched the previously leaked Galaxy Book Go. The new laptop is in many ways the successor to the Galaxy Book S launched last year and is similarly powered by Arm-based processors from Qualcomm.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jun 2021 08:26

Offers better graphics performance thanks to the Quadro T500: The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2: Better CPU performance in the AMD predecessor

The second generation of the ThinkPad P14s is equipped with Tiger Lake CPUs and an Nvidia Quadro T500. In this case, the latter is also what will persuade users to opt for the new model.

Mike Wobker, 03 Jun 2021 07:14

Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GM7MG0R) review: A well-rounded gaming laptop with a WQHD display

The Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) offers space for two NVMe SSDs and supports RAID-0

The powerful hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 brings all the current computer games smoothly to the responsive display (WQHD, IPS, 165 Hz, 17.3 inch). The preinstalled Control Center allows you to adjust the performance develo...

Sascha Mölck, 03 Jun 2021 02:00

Review of the HP Spectre x360 14: High-resolution OLED display, poor battery life

HP Spectre x360 14: Stylus, great keyboard, 3:2 OLED screen

The HP Spectre x360 14 is a 2-in-1 device which features a Tiger Lake CPU, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 13.5-inch OLED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The touchscreen can recognise inputs from the included HP Tilt Pen and fi...

Sascha Mölck, 02 Jun 2021 22:30

War Thunder 2.5 "Red Skies" now live, MiG-23M rank VII aircraft

War Thunder 2.7 "Red Skies" now live with two new locations, rank VII aircraft, new ground vehicles, ships, and more

Labeled 2.7 "Red Skies" and released earlier today, the latest update to War Thunder introduces rank VII jets, alongside two new locations, 11 new ground vehicles (including modern Chinese SPAA), 5 helicopters, 6 new ships, as wel...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2021 17:26

Firefox 89 highlights/changes (Source: Own)

Firefox 89 launches with a redesigned interface

Released earlier today, Firefox 89 comes with a clean design "is easy on the eyes, bright and buoyant on screens of all sizes" across multiple platforms. The list of visual changes is pretty long and includes a new icon set crisp ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jun 2021 23:51

The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition will start at €1,799 in Germany. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition: World's first 15.6-inch laptop with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M launches

ASUS has revealed the ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, a 15.6-inch laptop that combines two of AMD's most powerful laptop components. The G15 Advantage Edition will be available with up to a Ryzen 9 5900HX and a Radeon RX 6800M, w...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2021 05:00

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Leaked video shows taller display for thin multimedia flagship

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Leaked video shows taller display for powerful multimedia flagship

The X1 Extreme is among the few Lenovo ThinkPads that have not been updated yet this year. The upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 seems to be a huge redesign, as a leaked video shows wide speaker grills and a taller screen.

Benjamin Herzig, 31 May 2021 23:05

Offers excellent system performance: The Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD: Even more performance with Tiger Lake

When a manufacturer already uses one of the most powerful graphics cards in its laptops, a new CPU also needs to ensure a higher performance.

Mike Wobker, 31 May 2021 02:29

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16: a retailer lists what appears to be an entry-level version of the new gaming laptop

A Czech webstore now offers what is claimed as the recently-launched Asus ROG Zephyrus M16; then again, the new listing contains specs that are considerable downgrades on what the OEM announced while debuting this machine. For exa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2021 18:31

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