Microsoft has rolled out its full-screen handheld mode to the MSI Claw through the latest Windows 11 Insider build, signalling a stronger push toward console-like experiences on Windows handhelds.

Lenovo offers two good gaming notebooks with the Legion 5 and the Legion Pro 5, which mainly differ in terms of features. The gaming performance of the two units with the mobile GeForce RTX 5070, however, is almost identical.

Abxylute will launch the 3D One, a glasses‑free 3D PC gaming handheld, on Kickstarter mid-November, featuring a 10.95‑inch 120 Hz LTPS LCD and AI eye‑tracking for real‑time 3D. Early backers can reserve a VIP slot to save up to $200 off the Early Bird price of $1,499 and receive a free C6 wireless controller.

The ultra-light Windows 7 build is an impressive technical feat, though it offers little in the way of practical functionality as it can not even run most applications on its own.

An optional October 2025 update for Windows 11 seems to have introduced a new bug that causes the Task Manager to create duplicate processes every time you close it. Microsoft has not acknowledged the bug yet, and it may cause issues with system performance.

Orico has confirmed that its first laptop is also on the way. A lightweight and compact model by the looks of things, Orico has not held back when it comes to including several ports missing from most modern 13-inch and 14-inch laptops.

High-tech accessible: Intel has announced five new stores around the world where end customers can experience the latest premium laptops from Dell, HP, Lenovo and Co. up close - all with the latest Intel processors, of course. One particular focus is on AI applications. One of the stores is located in Munich, Notebookcheck was present at the inauguration.

As we enter Halloween, Epic Games has decided to discount two new games to celebrate this year's spooky season. Available to claim for a limited time and highly rated on Steam, the pair are worth almost $40 when redeemed together. Bendy and the Ink Machine and Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit will be available to claim just on PC.

Durabook has unveiled the R10 2-in-1 laptop designed to survive six-foot drops, dust and water exposure, and extreme temperatures while providing on-board Copilot+ AI services, a sunlight-readable touchscreen, and hot-swap batteries.

The CEO of digital security firm Memento Labs admits that the organization developed the "Dante" malware uncovered in a recent Kaspersky report. Worryingly, Memento Labs indicates that the malware was used by an undisclosed "government client," potentially for spying on private citizens.

Lenovo's Legion 5 15 for €1,500 offers one of the best OLED screens in combination with the fastest version of the mobile GeForce RTX 5070. You get a lot of gaming performance for a fair price.

Adobe Max 2025 showcased a wave of AI-powered upgrades across Creative Cloud, streamlining workflows in Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and Firefly. Highlights include generative image blending, real-time video effects, 3D vector rotation, and personalized content generation.

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 workstation laptop with a stunning 4K OLED display, 64 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage has reached its record-low price after a massive 44% discount. The workstation laptop is powered by an 8-core Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 APU and a large 86 Wh battery.

Nvidia N1X was reportedly delayed to 2026. Thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead, we now know when the actual release date of the Nvidia N1X ARM APU might fall. Per the leaker, consumers can expect the Nvidia N1X and Nvidia N1 in Q2 2026

Many PlayStation fans wish their DualSense offered the same innovations on every platform. The PS5 controller doesn’t emit advanced haptics when paired wirelessly with PCs. However, the third-party DSX app has discovered a way to achieve these rumbling effects through Bluetooth.

Gamers can level up their battlestations this weekend with 23% off the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10, featuring AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 5060 graphics, and a 165 Hz OLED display for elite gaming performance. Now just $1,384.99, this powerhouse also includes 3 months of Xbox PC Game Pass to jumpstart the next campaign.

Asus also offers a base version of the new ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld with a white chassis. However, it only uses an old AMD Zen 2 processor, which is just not powerful enough.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer addressed upcoming hardware in a Famitsu interview. While the ROG Xbox Ally is made by Asus, another new Xbox console will be a first-party system. It will offer the revamped Xbox experience, which blurs lines between platforms and may not include exclusive games.

Epic Games Store has announced plans for a future gaming giveaway. With the end of October around the corner, the storefront has revealed a new batch of acclaimed games ahead of schedule aimed at providing a scare or two over Halloween.

Microsoft has issued an emergency Windows 11 update to fix a bug that disabled USB keyboards and mice in the Windows Recovery Environment. The flaw, introduced with the October 2025 patch, left many users unable to navigate repair tools. The new KB5070773 update restores USB functionality and is now available through Windows Update and the Microsoft Update Catalog.

The Epic Games Store is preparing for Halloween with a new game giveaway. Available on PC and Mac, Fear the Spotlight is highly rated thanks to its level design and graphical style which pays more than a passing homage to PlayStation 1 generation Silent Hill or Resident Evil games.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the first device with Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen mode. Using Windows on the handheld is now easier, but there is no performance advantage and SteamOS still has a clear advantage.

Cheap, cheaper, Lenovo LOQ Essential: What was formerly known as the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming is now branded LOQ Essential. The newest addition, the LOQ Essential 15ARP10 15-inch gaming laptop, combines AMD Ryzen CPUs with Nvidia RTX graphics.

Mike Ybarra envisions how new Xbox consoles built on Windows can attract buyers. Devices like the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds must integrate the dominant Steam. The former Blizzard President argues that without its user-friendly features, gamers are more likely to embrace piracy.

Lenovo has updated its Lecoo sub-brand with a new lightweight 16-inch laptop. Equipped with a 2.5K and 120 Hz display, the Lecoo Air 16 also packs a 60 Wh battery into its 1 kg housing.

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more competitively priced.

Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.

The new OmniBook 5 14 includes features not typically found on other budget laptops ranging from 1200p OLED to Windows on ARM and an Elitebook-like design.

ARC Raiders is currently free to play during the all-weekend Server Slam event, which is off to a roaring start, with the free play test seemingly driving the new extraction shooter up to 4th place in Steam's sales charts. Players have also found that the game runs nearly perfectly on Linux and Steam Deck using Steam's compatibility tools.

The Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 is Lenovo's high-end multimedia laptop and fights with the Asus ProArt P16 for the crown in Windows multimedia segment. Is the new OLED screen of the Yoga enough, or should it also have faster GPU options?

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Actions, a new AI feature that allows Windows 11 PCs to perform tasks and respond to natural voice commands. The update marks a major step toward fully hands-free computing, with all Windows 11 users gaining access in the coming rollout.

Microsoft is hinting at a major Windows 11 update that could make PCs fully voice-controlled. Recent Insider builds point to hands-free interaction through Copilot and Voice Access, signaling the next step toward AI-powered computing.

Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro series was never cheap, but charging €1699 for the small Core Ultra 5 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage is pretty confident. This is even €250 more expensive compared to the Apple MacBook Air M4.

Lenovo offers many devices with good OLED screens in 2025, but the brand-new 3.2K OLED is on another level with brightness levels of up to 1,600 nits, AdobeRGB as well as improved efficiency. Is this also a preview for the upcoming MacBook Pro with OLED?

HP’s Omen 16 League of Legends Edition debuts with up to an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, an RTX 5070 GPU, Runeterra-inspired design, two display options, and upgraded cooling. It's priced at $1,699.99.

Despite Apple’s growing presence in offices, Windows still dominates. New IDC data shows Macs make up just 5% of global enterprise PCs as companies weigh function, cost, and workflow before approving an Apple.

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a slim 14-inch laptop for everyday tasks, but the OLED panel slowly loses touch to the competition. The rivals are starting to offer much more in terms of brightness.

The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16 is an interesting all-rounder.

Launched at IFA 2025, the most powerful ThinkPad models have finally made it to the market. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel, among others, are now available in the US. They all come with powerful Nvidia RTX GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake H and HX CPUs.

Serif, the company behind the popular Affinity software alternatives to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, has taken its software store offline, sparking concern amongst users of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, especially in light of the recent acquisition by Canva.

The Heroes of Might and Magic series has turned 30 years old today. Publisher Ubisoft marks that special day for the Fantasy strategy game series with the release of the first demo for the long awaited new game in the series. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is available to try out via Steam now.

Blender 5.0 Beta has officially been released in preparation for the release candidate that is scheduled to land later this year. Blender 5.0 is slated to add a number of UI tweaks for readability and tweak the backend codebase to add new feature support and improve performance.

RTX 5070 laptops are pricey, but where do you get more for your money? We just reviewed the two 16-inch models XMG Core 16 (M25) and Asus TUF Gaming A16, which use the same graphics card, but have a slightly different approach.

Following recent local account restrictions, Microsoft makes life harder for users who don't want to use an Internet connection and sign in to an online account during Windows 11 installation. However, new ways to bypass the latest restrictions are already emerging on the web.