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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 & X1 Yoga Gen 6 go on sale in the USA

Originally slated for release in February, Lenovo has released their new 2021 X1 ThinkPad now in early March. Both the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 feature new 14 inch 16:10 screens. As usual with Lenovo, th...

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Mar 2021 21:32

AMD has taken more processor usage share away from Intel. (Image source: AMD/Intel/Warner Bros. - edited)

AMD processor usage share maintains an upward trajectory in Steam's February survey but Intel could soon fight back with Rocket Lake

Steam has published its Hardware & Software Survey for February and AMD has managed to gain further processor usage share from Intel. However, while things look rosy for AMD at the moment, the supply situation could give the upcom...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2021 19:30

The RedmiBook Pro 14 currently starts at US$999.99 on AliExpress. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 is already purchasable for US$999.99 with an Intel Tiger Lake-U processor and a 16:10 display

The Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 features a 14-inch and 16:10 display, Intel Tiger Lake processors, plenty of ports and even an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU in some cases. Third-party retailers have already started selling the laptop too, ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2021 23:42

World of Tanks 1.12 now live (Source: World of Tanks Europe on YouTube)

World of Tanks 1.12 is here with rebalanced tier VIII premiums, interface tweaks, and more

Without bringing any major changes to the gameplay or interface, World of Tanks 1.12 is now live and comes with (only four, unfortunately) rebalanced tier VIII premium tanks, interface improvements inspired by popular mods, a snea...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2021 20:46

AMD Ryzen Pro 5000: ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 specs reveal Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U & Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U again

One part of the AMD Ryzen 5000 lineup for 2021 is still not officially announced: The Ryzen Pro CPUs for business laptops. We have already seen the flagship AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U in action through some leaked benchmarks. The spec-...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Mar 2021 00:28

Microsoft could be about to announce a series of improvements to Project xCloud. (Image Source: Microsoft).

Microsoft seems set to announce improvements to their xCloud game streaming platform and Xbox PC software

A series of exclusives, leaks, and rumours have recently pointed to some improvements in the compatibility and performance of Microsoft's xCloud game streaming. The PC client, touch support, and higher resolution would make it a s...

Craig Ward, 28 Feb 2021 07:06

Aorus 15P XC review: Lots of computing power in a compact case

The RTX 3070 in the Aorus 15P XC has a higher TGP than in the Aorus 15G XC

With its Comet Lake octa-core processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, the Aorus 15P XC is able to display all current games smoothly. The other aspects are promising too: 32 GB of RAM (dual channel mode), space for two NVMe SSD...

Sascha Mölck, 27 Feb 2021 09:50

A retailer has leaked the ASUS PN41 in two configurations; PN40 pictured. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS PN41: Retailer leaks a new mini-PC with Intel Jasper Lake processors

According to a new report, ASUS plans to release a new series of mini-PCs based on Intel's Jasper Lake platform. ASUS is yet to officially unveil the PN41 series, but a retailer has listed the PN41 on its website, much like the PN...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2021 23:48

Samsung and AMD's mobile GPU could debut alongside a laptop

Samsung's AMD Radeon mobile GPU and Exynos 2200 SoC could debut alongside an ARM laptop sometime in 2021

A South Korean news outlet suggests that Samsung and AMD's Radeon mobile GPU could debut alongside a laptop, instead of a smartphone. Samsung also plans on launching its first-ever laptop-grade SoC, the Exynos 2200, alongside it. ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Feb 2021 17:52

Lenovo has launched three new workstation-grade ThinkPads

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2, ThinkPad P14si Gen 2 and ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 launched with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake/AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs, workstation-grade GPUs, and more

Lenovo has launched three new mobile workstations called the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2, ThinkPad P14si Gen 2 and ThinkPad P15s Gen 2. They come with several enterprise-centric features such as an Nvidia (Quadro) T500 GPU, LTE con...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Feb 2021 15:00

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 & T14 Gen 2 still offer 1.8 mm key travel & are upgraded with Ryzen 5000 & Tiger Lake

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 & T14 Gen 2 still offer 1.8 mm key travel and are upgraded with Ryzen 5000 & Tiger Lake

Some of the 2021 ThinkPads have been redesigned by Lenovo. Not so the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 and T15 Gen 2: Both still use the same chassis as their predecessors. They are new on the inside though, as both will be offered with ...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Feb 2021 15:00

Offers a robust case and optional WWAN: The Dell Latitude 14 5411

Dell Latitude 14 5411: A lot of performance in the 14-inch laptop

Compact laptops with high CPU performance and business features represent a kind of niche on the laptop market. The Latitude 14 5411 combines these qualities, but it still has room for improvement.

Mike Wobker, 18 Feb 2021 05:24

Only the Intel version has a Thunderbolt port: Das Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2: Who would like some Intel, who needs AMD?

In our review, the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 with the Tiger Lake CPU shows that Intel is getting back up on its feet. The decision to buy comes down to details, some of which speak against the AMD variant.

Mike Wobker, 17 Feb 2021 19:35

Chrome OS rose above macOS for the first time in 2020. (Source: IDC via GeekWire)

Chrome OS devices outsold Apple Macs for the first time in 2020

The latest full-year analysis of the PC market show that devices that run ChromeOS gained more and more market share during 2020 compared to those running macOS. Windows remained the market leader, although its share did fall comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 17:47

The BMAX X15 packs a good selection of hardware for its US$329.99 retail price. (Image source: BMAX)

BMAX X15: A quad-core laptop with an M.2 2280 SSD and a large display for US$329

The BMAX X15 has a 15.6-inch display, an Intel Celeron N4120 processor and 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The budget laptop has an M.2280 slot too, should you wish to add more storage. The BMAX X15 retails for under US$330 on AliExpress and ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 16:11

The Lenovo ThinkPad T15p surprises us with a plastic case

Lenovo ThinkPads are among the laptops that defy the trend of all-metal cases. Usually, a mix of different high-performance plastics with magnesium and aluminum is used. Magnesium is also used in the Lenovo ThinkPad T15p, but surp...

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Feb 2021 17:43

The Samsung Galaxy Book range already features the Flex, Flex2, Book S, and Ion models. (Image source: Samsung)

Report claims Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops will come with Intel Core i5 and i7 chips and OLED screens

Some first alleged specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops have been revealed. It seems buyers can expect to find an OLED screen in their new Galaxy Book Pro while there will be a choi...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2021 12:45

PICO-TGU4: A compact single-board computer with Tiger Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM (Image source: AAEON)

PICO-TGU4: Compact single-board computer announced with up to an Intel Core i7-1185G7, 32 GB of RAM and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

With the PICO-TGU4, AAEON has created a compact single-board computer based on Intel's Tiger Lake platform. The PICO-TGU4 also offers up to 32 GB of RAM and a good selection of I/O, including 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, despite its size...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2021 22:36

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB external hard drive with USB Hub (Source: Own)

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB hands-on: An USB 3.0 Hub and a 5400 RPM Barracuda combined with decent results

Those who need a USB 3.0 hub with just two ports and a large hard drive can get away with the Seagate Backup Plus Hub, which is usually cheaper than the sum of its parts. In my case, the Backup Plus Hub comes with a Barracuda hard...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2021 14:57

Quick Share is coming to a new platform soon. (Source: Microsoft)

Samsung Quick Share will also be a Windows 10 app soon

Samsung and Microsoft's efforts to form a joint Android/Windows ecosystem to rival that of Apple's has reached a potentially critical stage. The OEMs are working to bring Quick Share (an AirDrop counterpart found on Galaxy-series ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 18:51

It's 2021. Do you know where your dark-themed Google Searches are? (Source: Google)

Google Search's dark theme seems to be nearly ready for prime time

The long-awaited dark theme for the Google Search webpage on Windows or macOS is reportedly now in A/B testing. This means some users may have already seen this update, which consists of an automatic color-scheme change in accorda...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 23:26

2021 LG Grams are now available in the US. (Source: LG)

The LG Gram 2021 laptops are released to the US market

LG introduced the latest, Tiger Lake-powered versions of its ultra-thin and light Gram laptops at CES 2021. Now, they have started to become available to order via the OEM's US website. The SKUs that can be purchased now are some ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 22:45

Intel claims Rocket League can't be played on a Mac, even that it can using CrossOver. (Image source: Intel)

Intel's new adverts claim that Windows laptops are better options than Apple MacBooks for content creators and gamers

Apple was a loyal customer of Intel for 15 years, but the former has now pivoted to using in-house processors. Now Intel has looked re-ignite the old Mac vs PC debate in its latest adverts, where it claims Windows laptops are supe...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 21:26

The Commell LP-179 has an Intel Core i7-1185G7E processor, despite its size. (Image source: Commell)

Commell presents two single-board computers a quad-core Intel Tiger Lake processor and an Iris Xe GPU

Commell has added two high-performance single-board computers (SBCs) to its range, both based on an Intel Core i7-1185G7E. The company has designed the SBCs for those who want to build small embedded systems for professional use.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 01:20

The Teclast F7 Air is a beauty without much brawn. (Image via Teclast)

Teclast F7 Air: Beauty is only skin-deep

The Teclast F7 Air is a well-built MacBook 12 clone that suffers from weak hardware, short battery life, and a lackluster screen. If all you want is a beautiful laptop for less than $500, the F7 Air fits the bill. Just be prepared...

Sam Medley, 10 Feb 2021 03:00

The rubber feet on the Surface Laptop 3 may be a pain but replacements are cheap, even outside of warranty. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

PSA | Microsoft actually sells replacement rubber feet for the Surface Laptop 3 and its predecessors

Recently, one of the feet on our Surface Laptop 3 fell off. While Microsoft does not sell replacements on its web store, it offers them in all colours through another channel. For a small fee, you could give your Surface Laptop 3 ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:37

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Nano is the lightest ThinkPad you can buy

The brand-new ThinkPad X1 Nano only tips the scale at little more than 900 grams. But it is not only the lightest ThinkPad, it is also the first model to return to 16:10 panels. However, Lenovo had to make some compromises to real...

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Feb 2021 12:23

CDPR has acted swiftly in fixing the latest problem with Cyberpunk 2077. (Image source: CDPR)

CDPR addresses a critical vulnerability in its latest Cyberpunk 2077 hotfix

The latest hotfix for Cyberpunk 2077 has arrived, hot on the heels of Hotfix 1.11. The latest hotfix fixes a critical vulnerability for Cyberpunk 2077 that could have been used to execute remote code on your PC.

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2021 02:04

Comes with a 17-inch screen and AMD technology: The MSI Alpha 17

MSI Alpha 17: The mid-range gaming laptop with AMD technology

The MSI Alpha 17 with an AMD CPU and GPU is worth a closer look for price-conscious laptop gamers. Not only is the price right but also the performance of the 17-inch gaming laptop.

Mike Wobker, 06 Feb 2021 17:35

Microsoft's Chromium-based version of Edge set to replace Edge Legacy in April update. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft's next Windows 10 update will kill off the old Edge browser in favor of the new Chromium-based version

Microsoft is moving to uninstall its Edge Legacy browser from Windows 10 PCs with April’s Windows 10 Update Tuesday release. For users that haven’t already updated to the new Chromium-based version of the Edge browser, the same up...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Feb 2021 11:48

Lenovo posts a specs-ref for the new Legion 5 Pro ahead of its release

Lenovo announced that the Legion 5 Pro will be updated in 2021 with Ryzen 5000 silicon, RTX 30-series graphics and a 16:10 display. A Google-cached product specs reference let slip by the company ahead of its March release seems t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 20:14

A decent office notebook: The Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-511A

Acer Aspire 5 with Tiger Lake: A notebook like many others

Always the same basic model, always an upgrade to the newest CPU generation. The advantages the modern hardware has to offer are usually marginal for generic office notebooks.

Mike Wobker, 04 Feb 2021 14:05

MSI Summit E15 review: An advance into the premium business segment

MSI Summit E15 - A challenger for the Dell XPS 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme

The Summit E15 is supposed to make life difficult for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme and Dell XPS 15 top dogs. To do this, MSI uses the most current technology: Tiger Lake, Turing, USB 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and PCI Express 4.

Sascha Mölck, 03 Feb 2021 21:15

2021 Lenovo ThinkPad leak: X13 Gen 2 with 16:10 aspect ratio, T14/T14s Gen 2 stay with 16:9

The ThinkPad X1 series has already been updated by Lenovo, but not the regular T & X series ThinkPad laptops. A listing at the TCO certification site reveals the first details about the upcoming ThinkPads: The X13 Gen 2 adopts the...

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Feb 2021 18:49

Stealth intends the WPC-905 for those who need a computer in challenging weather conditions. (Image source: Stealth)

Stealth WPC-905: A robust mini-PC that is waterproof and runs silently

Stealth has unveiled its latest robust machine, which is also waterproof. The WPC-905 mini-PC runs silently too and comes in four processor configurations. The Stealth WPC-905 starts at US$3,195, which is extraordinarily expensive...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 20:39

Apple iCloud Passwords extension for Google Chrome (Source: Chrome Web Store)

Apple launches Chrome extension for using ‌iCloud‌ Keychain passwords on Windows PCs

Simply called "iCloud Passwords," the new Google Chrome extension allows its users to use the same Safari passwords that they created on their Apple device with Chrome on Windows. Besides, iCloud Passwords also saves passwords cre...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Feb 2021 14:05

Vivaldi 3.6 browser update notification (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 3.6 now available with two-level tab stacks

For those who often find themselves facing way too many tabs on their tab bar, Vivaldi 3.6 comes with a second one. In addition to two-level tab stacks, the latest update for this browser also includes split-screen view and tree-s...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2021 18:15

Chuwi Hi10 XR: A Windows tablet with pen support and a detachable keyboard

With the Hi10 XR, Chuwi offers a convertible that supports pen input and a detachable keyboard. Its Celeron N4120 processor should keep things ticking over too, as should its 6 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2021 01:05

The Chuwi HeroBook Plus retails for US$439 on Amazon. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi HeroBook Plus: Budget 15.6-inch laptop launches with 12 GB of RAM for US$439

Chuwi has unveiled another laptop following the HeroBook Pro Plus release last week. The company has called its latest laptop the HeroBook Plus, which it equips with plenty of RAM and an outdated processor. The 15.6-inch laptop re...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2021 00:48

Lenovo: ThinkPad X1 Fold with foldable screen sells better than expected, 1080p webcams in future ThinkPad laptops

Shortly after the CES, a Lenovo manager has shared some interesting information in an interview. Especially interesting: In the future, Lenovo ThinkPad laptops will be equipped with better webcams.

Benjamin Herzig, 27 Jan 2021 21:36

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 & X1 Yoga Gen 6 go on sale in the USA

AMD processor usage share maintains an upward trajectory in Steam's February survey but Intel could soon fight back with Rocket Lake

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World of Tanks 1.12 is here with rebalanced tier VIII premiums, interface tweaks, and more

AMD Ryzen Pro 5000: ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 specs reveal Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U & Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U again

Microsoft seems set to announce improvements to their xCloud game streaming platform and Xbox PC software

The RTX 3070 in the Aorus 15P XC has a higher TGP than in the Aorus 15G XC

ASUS PN41: Retailer leaks a new mini-PC with Intel Jasper Lake processors

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Samsung's AMD Radeon mobile GPU and Exynos 2200 SoC could debut alongside an ARM laptop sometime in 2021

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2, ThinkPad P14si Gen 2 and ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 launched with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake/AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs, workstation-grade GPUs, and more

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 & T14 Gen 2 still offer 1.8 mm key travel and are upgraded with Ryzen 5000 & Tiger Lake

Dell Latitude 14 5411: A lot of performance in the 14-inch laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2: Who would like some Intel, who needs AMD?

Chrome OS devices outsold Apple Macs for the first time in 2020

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PICO-TGU4: Compact single-board computer announced with up to an Intel Core i7-1185G7, 32 GB of RAM and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

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Google Search's dark theme seems to be nearly ready for prime time

The LG Gram 2021 laptops are released to the US market

Intel's new adverts claim that Windows laptops are better options than Apple MacBooks for content creators and gamers

Commell presents two single-board computers a quad-core Intel Tiger Lake processor and an Iris Xe GPU

Teclast F7 Air: Beauty is only skin-deep

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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Nano is the lightest ThinkPad you can buy

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CDPR addresses a critical vulnerability in its latest Cyberpunk 2077 hotfix

MSI Alpha 17: The mid-range gaming laptop with AMD technology

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Lenovo posts a specs-ref for the new Legion 5 Pro ahead of its release

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