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Acer ConceptD 5 17 inch

Acer ConceptD 5 17 inch: Good is not good enough

Acer's ConceptD 5 mid-range notebook for creative professionals is a rarity with its 17 inches. With an i7-9750H and the GeForce RTX 2060 it is positioned well. The matte display with its 100% sRGB coverage and high AdobeRGB percentage also does not need to hide. Yet, this is not enough for top of the class.
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Apr 2020 17:40
HP's Elite Dragonfly is a very good business convertible

HP's Elite Dragonfly is a very good business convertible

The lightweight Elite Dragonfly from HP is primarily designed for mobile users looking for a light device without sacrificing familiar security features from the EliteBook series. We were very pleased with the compact convertible in our review, but not all configurations make sense.
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2020 17:28
Acer Aspire 5 A515-54G-56XE

Acer Aspire 5 Review: Casual gaming notebook with an upgrade kit

At an affordable price, Acer's Aspire 5 A515-54G brings solid gaming performance and a brand new Comet Lake processor to your desk at home. Yet we hardly found any reason to complain in terms of the performance or the screen.
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Apr 2020 17:13
Jumper EZbook X3 13.3-inch FHD

68% Jumper EZbook X3 Review: Ancient technology meets wobbly chassis

Some money just isn't worth spending. Naturally, a small amount of money only gets you a small amount of notebook. Jumper's creation, which they are selling for well under $300, cannot shine in any area. The weak workmanship, bad input devices and slow hardware are some of the things we wouldn't wish on anybody.
Intel Celeron N3350, HD Graphics 500, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Apr 2020 10:22
Forget the XPS 15 9500, the XPS 17 9700 is the XPS to get excited about this year. (Image source: u/daan87432)

Opinion | Forget the XPS 15 9500, the XPS 17 9700 is the XPS to get excited about this year

While the XPS 15 has been in need of an overhaul for a while now, it has already been usurped by a revitalised XPS 17 in our eyes. If Dell has fixed the cooling issues with this year's XPS 15, imagine what thermals its bigger sibling will offer?
Alex Alderson, 06 Apr 2020 19:45
Dozens of games are included in the Epic Games Spring Sale 2020. (Image source: Epic Games)

Deal | Epic's Spring Sale has dozens of games with huge discounts: Save 75% on big titles like Assassin's Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, and Anno 2205

Epic Games is holding a Spring Sale at the moment and there are dozens of titles to be had at knockdown prices. For example, 50% has been knocked off Borderlands 3, while 75% has been discounted from Assassin’s Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, and Anno 2205. The acclaimed This War of Mine can be purchased for just US$1.24.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2020 12:25
ConceptD 5 CN517-71-74YA

85% Acer ConceptD 5 17 inch Review: Creativity in large format

Would you like a little more? Acer's 17-inch notebook is almost a workstation, and it is well-positioned with its i7-9750H and GeForce RTX 2060. The matte display also does not need to hide with its 100% sRGB coverage and a high AdobeRGB percentage.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Apr 2020 23:52
Intel has finally gained share in processor usage in Steam's survey. (Image source: ADSLZone)

Intel reverses the trend in Steam's processor usage survey by snatching a significant chunk of AMD's overall share

Intel has witnessed a surprising reversal of fortune in Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey for March in terms of processor usage. While the chipmaker has been losing share against AMD consistently month after month, the latest data from Steam shows that Team Blue has now actually regained a significant amount of ground.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Apr 2020 11:10
Acer Aspire 5 A515-54G Review: Laptop for Casual Gamers

82% Acer Aspire 5 A515-54G Review: Laptop for Casual Gamers

HDD upgrade kit included. Acer relies on the brand-new Comet Lake hardware, an entry-level GPU from Nvidia and a matte, Full HD panel. Is this the perfect office all-round laptop for everyone who wants to game on occasion?
Intel Core i5-10210U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Apr 2020 10:28
Microsoft releases optional patches for Internet connection problems on Windows 10. (Image source: Pixabay)

Microsoft releases optional patches for Internet connection problems on Windows 10

The big February update brought some internet connection problems for some users, especially when using a VPN. An unfavourable mistake in the age of the home office, in our opinion. Microsoft confirmed the bug and promised a quick update, which is now available to download.
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 21:22
Is a Core i5-1035G1 Surface Book 3 in the works? (Image source: Microsoft)

Possible Surface Book 3 powered by an Intel Core i5-1035G1 and 8 GB of RAM appears on 3DMark

Codenamed the OEMQN Product Name EV1, the Core i5-1035G1 is likely an entry-level version of the Surface Book 3. Sporting a 256 GB SSD and 8 GB of RAM this time, the long-awaited Surface Book 2 successor is expected to launch sometime this Spring.
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 20:21
Are you willing to give the Eve V another chance? (Image source: Eve Distribution)

Eve V 2020: Eve-Tech offers three visions of its next Microsoft Surface alternative

The Surface alternative Eve V is back with a 2020 successor. Now, the company has revealed three concepts ahead of developing its next 2-in-1 and it is looking for community input. Claims of the project being another scam continue to dog the company, though.
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 17:09
Acer ConceptD 9 Pro CN917-71P in review: Convertible workstation for creative professionals

Acer's creative tool has left us with a good impression - Acer ConceptD 9 Pro CN917-71P in review

Acer's 17.3-inch workstation shines with a lot of processing power, a 4K touchscreen display with an included Wacom digital pen and a Thunderbolt 3 port. The configuration is excellent otherwise as well: 32 GB of RAM, 16 GB of VRAM, NVMe SSD (1 TB).
Sascha Mölck, 03 Apr 2020 01:30
Space Thunder now live official teaser (Source: War Thunder)

April Fools' Day 2020: War Thunder goes to space

This year's April 1st special takes Gaijin's game to space, but also come with a special event that can end up with a very rare piece of military hardware, namely the Object 279 heavy tank. Back in 2016 and 2017, these special events involved ships and modern tanks, which were both added to the game since then.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Apr 2020 20:07
Will we see a redesigned XPS 15 this year, or another XPS 15 9550 rehash? (Image source: Dell)

Discussion | The XPS 15 has grown stale, and UserBenchmark listings for the 2020 edition suggest that Dell is happy with it remaining that way

It seems that Dell has forgotten about the XPS 15. While we continue to award the device top marks year on year, Dell has essentially been releasing minor revisions of the same machine since 2015. Now, several UserBenchmark listings have given us an insight into what Dell has planned for this year's XPS 15, the 9500. Hardware-wise at least, it looks like we are in for another year of Dell flogging a dead horse. There is a flicker of a chassis redesign being on the cards, though.
Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 17:33
PSA: Update your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon BIOS or recharging can take almost 6 full hours

PSA: Update your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon BIOS or be prepared to wait 6 hours for a full charge

The latest BIOS and Thunderbolt firmware update as of March 2 fixes the battery recharge rate of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. If purchasing a unit from a reseller, the system may be outdated and in need of a manual update.
Allen Ngo, 31 Mar 2020 23:29
Acer ConceptD 9 Pro in Review: Workstation convertible for creative professionals

86% Acer ConceptD 9 Pro in Review: Workstation convertible for creative professionals

Heavyweight. Acer's 17.3-inch workstation shines with a lot of performance, a 4K touchscreen display with an included Wacom stylus, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. The configuration is excellent otherwise as well: 32 GB of RAM, 16 GB of VRAM, NVMe SSD (1 TB).
Intel Core i9-9980HK, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop), 17.3", 4.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Mar 2020 13:28
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G7 2020 Laptop Review: Same Look, New Processor

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G7 2020 Laptop Review: Same Look, New Processor

4K Comet Lake-U refresh. Lenovo has swapped out the older Whiskey Lake-U CPU for a newer Comet Lake-U one on this latest X1 Carbon refresh. Performance differences, however, are minimal meaning you won't miss much if you already own a 2018 or 2019 model.
Intel Core i7-10510U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2020 06:20
What new Surface device is hiding behind this UserBenchmark listing? (Image source: Microsoft)

Ice Lake Microsoft Surface device powered by an Intel Core i5-1035G1, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD spotted on UserBenchmark

A new Surface device has appeared on UserBenchmark, which could well be a new product altogether. The Ice Lake-powered device has a 3:2 display, 16 GB of dual-channel LPDDR4 RAM and the same SSD found in the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro X. Its processor has us scratching our heads, though.
Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2020 23:55
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with laughable 4 GB RAM on sale for $599 (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with laughable 4 GB RAM on sale for $599

It's 2020 and high-end Windows PCs are still shipping with 4 GB of RAM for some reason. Do yourself a favor and avoid this one if you intend to do more than just web browsing with a few open tabs.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2020 21:05
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review: Multimedia convertible for content creators

Lots of power below the hood, good battery life, digital pen - Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review

The Asus convertible shines with powerful hardware, a sleek metal chassis, a backlit keyboard, good battery life and a Pantone validated 4K touchscreen display. The latter responds to both fingers and the included Active Pen.
Sascha Mölck, 28 Mar 2020 19:35
BMAX MaxBook Y11 H1M6 Convertible Review

75% BMAX MaxBook Y11 H1M6 Convertible Review

360-degree bargain. An aluminum chassis, a 360-degree hinge, an IPS touchscreen, passive cooling, a 256-GB SSD and 8 GB of RAM for less than 300 Euros (~$335) sounds promising. Find out in this in-depth review, which compromises have to be made with the small 11.6-inch laptop.
Intel Celeron N4100, UHD Graphics 600, 11.6", 1 kg
Klaus Hinum, 28 Mar 2020 08:41
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in review: Inexpensive gaming laptop with good battery life

Disappointing display - The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review

The Pavilion Gaming 15's combination of CPU and GPU is able to display all current PC games smoothly on the 15.6-inch screen. On top of that, it comes with an NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode) and very good battery life. However, the display is disappointing.
Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2020 16:43
Basically a good convertible: the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4: When security hampers productivity

Old LCD screens were almost impossible read when looking at them from the side. After having labored hard at removing this flaw from displays, it has now returned in the shape of a security feature.
Mike Wobker, 27 Mar 2020 14:00
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg with a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q in Review

84% Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg with a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q in Review

Attractive gaming laptop! Gamers rejoice! The Lenovo Legion Y740-17 offers great gaming performance and various RGB elements to complement the design. In this review, we will try to find out whether there are any drawbacks by looking at numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 17.3", 3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 27 Mar 2020 07:43
Native trackpad support along with a new Magic Keyboard with touchpad brings intruiging possibilities. (Source: Apple)

Native trackpad support on iPad Pro opens the door to dual booting Windows 10 on ARM

Apple has long supported the ability for the Mac to be able to dual boot into Windows via Bootcamp. Now that it comes with native trackpad support, it opens up the intriguing possibility of dual booting into Windows 10 on ARM.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Mar 2020 02:07
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga

88% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga review: Business convertible with good equipment

Hot convertible! Lenovo promises a business convertible at an entry-level price for the ThinkPad L13 Yoga, relying on Comet Lake SoCs from Intel. Find out what else the device has to offer and whether a purchase is worthwhile in this review.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 26 Mar 2020 11:51
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga - business convertible with slight weaknesses

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga - business convertible with slight weaknesses

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is on the virtual shelf for 1,119 euros. The manufacturer relies on a modern Intel Comet Lake SoC with 16 GB RAM and an SSD with 512 GB storage space.
Sebastian Bade/Christian Hintze, 25 Mar 2020 20:18
Honor launched the MagicBook 14 in Europe last month. (Image source: Honor)

Honor challenges the Apple MacBook Air in the UK with the MagicBook 14

Fancy a ~1.3 kg ultrabook but do not fancy paying MacBook Air prices? Well, the MagicBook 14 may be worth a look if you live in the UK. Starting at £549.99, the MagicBook 14 still looks the part with its aluminium chassis. Fans of cutting-edge hardware may want to look elsewhere, though.
Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2020 19:31
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 7YL44EA

89% HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 Review: Convertible with limited viewing angles

We would prefer a different display. The HP EliteBook x360 G4 is based on its predecessor but offers a rather interesting touchscreen. It has a matte surface but is very difficult to read due to HP's screen protection technology. Find out what else the convertible has to offer in our review.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 25 Mar 2020 13:54
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review: Multimedia convertible for content creators

87% Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review: Multimedia convertible for content creators

Potent convertible. The Asus convertible shines with powerful hardware, a sleek metal case, a backlit keyboard, good battery life and a Pantone-validated 4K touchscreen display. For the latter, users have the choice between using their fingers or the included Active Pen for inputs.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Mar 2020 16:56
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: Cheap gaming laptop with good battery life

75% HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: Cheap gaming laptop with good battery life

Picasso meets Pascal. The Pavilion Gaming 15's combination of CPU and GPU is able to display all current PC games smoothly on the 15.6-inch screen. On top of that, it comes with an NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode) and very good battery life. However, the display is disappointing.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Mar 2020 10:59
Flagship Lenovo IdeaPad S940 with Core i7 Ice Lake, 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM, 512 GB SSD, and Thunderbolt 3 now on sale for $1000

Deal | Premier Lenovo IdeaPad S940 with Core i7 Ice Lake, 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM, 512 GB SSD, and Thunderbolt 3 now on sale for $1000

Lenovo's flagship 14-inch laptop with Intel Ice Lake is several hundred dollars off this week. If you don't want to wait two more months for the new 7 nm AMD Ryzen laptops, then now would be a good time to grab a high-end Ultrabook sporting Intel 10th gen CPUs.
Allen Ngo, 24 Mar 2020 05:49
The new Dell XPS 13 9300 is a great subnotebook, but which components make sense?

The new Dell XPS 13 9300 is a great subnotebook, but which components make sense?

The 2020 version of the compact Dell XPS 13 is once again a very good subnotebook and we were quite impressed with it. After our review of the entry-level spec, many users probably wonder what configuration to get. We have a look at the available options.
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Mar 2020 16:24
Windows 10 is a must-have for a majority of new PCs (Source: flickr.com)

Are discount Windows 10 licenses legal, and do they work?

Windows 10 is one of the most expensive pieces of software that many users will buy. If you're looking at significantly discounted license keys, here's what you should know about where they come from, how they work, and if they're the right option for you.
Christopher Thomas, 23 Mar 2020 13:27
Cooling system of the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 is overtaxed with AMD Radeon RX 640

Cooling system of the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 is overtaxed with AMD Radeon RX 640

The Lenovo ThinkPad E15 does not only get extremely hot in our review, it also suffers from throttling. An overall problematic situation that makes us question the purpose of the AMD GPU in here.
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Mar 2020 18:24
The ROG Zephyrus G14. (Source: Asus)

The ROG Zephyrus G14 with a Ryzen 5 4600H APU may now be pre-ordered in Sweden

The AMD Ryzen 5 variant of the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 seems all but confirmed in a new listing on a Swedish online PC retail site. This company claims to have SKUs of this notebook with the Ryzen 5 4600H processor in stock. It also now offers the TUF Gaming FA506 with a choice of 2 different NVIDIA GeForce cards.
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 17:25
Dell XPS 13 9300 Laptop Review – Smaller, but slower CPU

89% Dell XPS 13 9300 Laptop Review – Smaller, but slower CPU

16:10 is back! Displays with 16:10 aspect ratios were mostly reserved for Apple laptops the last couple of years, but Dell now returns to this format with the brand-new XPS 13 9300. How does the entry-level version of the new XPS 13 9300 perform? Read our review below to find out.
Intel Core i5-1035G1, UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU), 13.4", 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Mar 2020 02:35
The Surface Go is in need of an upgrade, but a Pentium Gold 4425Y will not cut it. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Go 2 appears on 3DMark again with Intel Core m3-8100Y and Pentium Gold 4425Y processors

The Surface Go 2 has been spotted again, confirming previous rumours about the upcoming tablet. Rumoured to be launching this season, Microsoft will equip the device with at least Intel Core m3-8100Y and Pentium Gold 4425Y processors. 3DMark has not confirmed this time whether LTE options are on their way, but it is doubtful that at least relatively new processors are, at any rate.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2020 17:58
The new file explorer design looks to be inspired by the Linux KDE interface. (Source: Instagram)

Redesigned Windows 10 file explorer and start menu teased by Panos Panay

Microsoft will soon be adding more fluent design elements to the Windows UI. Some of these include a redesigned file explorer that seems to be inspired by the Linux KDE interface, a start menu that does not rely on live tiles that much and new contextual menus featuring additional commands.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Mar 2020 16:27
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Laptop Review: Too much performance with too little cooling

82% Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Laptop Review: Too much performance with too little cooling

Hot stuff. With the ThinkPad E series, Lenovo targets both the normal office market as well as people who occasionally like to play games – at least when the ThinkPad laptop is configured with an AMD GPU. Bringing these two things together proves more difficult than Lenovo might have thought, however, as the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 struggles with its cooling system.
Intel Core i7-10510U, AMD Radeon RX 640, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Mar 2020 15:21
Asus ZenBook 15 UX534FTC in review: Matte display, well performing components, outstanding battery life

A matte screen suits the Zenbook - Asus Zenbook 15 UX534FTC in review

Asus has equipped its compact Zenbook with a four-core processor and a dedicated graphics chip. There is a lot to like about the other features as well: Matte IPS display, NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), backlit keyboard. On top of that, the battery life is outstanding.
Sascha Mölck, 20 Mar 2020 02:04
Comet Lake-H and RTX 20 SUPER laptops will be coming to market later this year. (Image source: NVIDIA)The Comet Lake-H (CML-H) series will be arriving in laptops later this year, likely with a choice between several new RTX 20 SUPER series GPUs. A CML-H processor and an RTX 20 SUPER GPU will undoubtedly be a powerful combination, as a recent 3DMark listing has demonstrated.  Spotted by @_rogame, a Core i9-10880H and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER-powered machine has made its way onto the popular benchmarking website, giving us an idea of what the chips will be capable.  Firstly, the listing reports that the Core i9-10880H has a 2.3 GHz base clock, the same as the Core i9-9880H. However, Intel is allowing the former to reach 5.0 GHz according to 3DMark, a 200 MHz boost over the Core i9-9880H.  Meanwhile, the listing states that the RTX 2070 SUPER can operate at between 1,140 MHz and 1,750 MHz. On the one hand, this would mean that the GPU has a lower base clock than its predecessor. On the other hand, the RTX 2070 SUPER peaks at 310 MHz higher than the RTX 2070 does. The RTX 2070 SUPER still has 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM running at 14 Gbps, though.  @_rogame claims that the unnamed laptop scored 8,337 points in Time Spy, 20,760 points in Fire Strike and 27,765 points in 3DMark 11 Performance. For context, this puts the device within striking distance of the Core i9-9980HK and RTX 2080 Max-Q powered Alienware m17 R2 that we reviewed last month. The results put the RTX 2070 SUPER well ahead of the average of RTX 2070-powered laptops that we have reviewed, too.  Getting the most from a 45 W CPU and a 115 W GPU will require a big cooling system, though. Hence, while we may see the RTX 2070 SUPER in 15.6-inch machines later this year, do not be surprised to see the GPU and Core i9 CML-H CPUs restricted to 17-inch machines, instead.

Unnamed laptop appears on 3DMark with a 5 GHz Intel Core i9-10880H and a 115 W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

Boasting a boost clock of 5 GHz, 8 cores and a 45 W TDP, the Core i9-10880H is a powerful chip in its own right. Pairing it with the upcoming mobile version of the RTX 2070 SUPER, a GPU with a 1,140 MHz base clock and 8 GB of 14 Gbps GDDR6 VRAM, will make for a powerful combination and one that can challenge event the Alienware m17 R2.
Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 12:41
NVIDIA has now changed the GPU name in its latest Game Ready driver (442.59). (Image source: Lenovo)

It's official, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, not a GTX 1650 as advertised

Lenovo may continue to advertise the ThinkPad X1 Gen 2 with a GeForce GTX 1650 GPU in many regions, but that is simply not the case. While the device's GPU has always performed like a GTX 1650 Max-Q, an NVIDIA driver update confirms that this is the case.
Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 20:29
The Ryzen 9 (and 5) ROG Zephyrus G14 SKUs have popped up in a new leak. (Source: Asus)

The Ryzen 9 version of the ROG Zephyrus G14 breaks cover again in a new retail leak

There are indications that Asus may incorporate Zen 2-based APUs besides the Ryzen 7 4800HS in the new ROG Zephyrus G14 notebook. They include the 9 4900HS-based variant, which has been listed by a Danish e-tailer - as has the also-rumored 5 4600HS SKU. This site also now claims to have pre-sales pages for new TUF Gaming- and ROG Strix-series laptops.
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2020 18:15
The Xbox Series X is much smaller than a refrigerator. (Source: Microsoft)

Been wondering how big the Xbox Series X is? Microsoft compares it with a fridge for scale

Although Microsoft has already taken the wraps off its forthcoming Xbox Series X console, it hasn’t been completely clear from renders of the console exactly what its dimensions are. For home theater enthusiasts this could be a potential issue, but Microsoft has now cleared that up, albeit in a rather unorthodox manner.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Mar 2020 10:01
Microsoft Windows 10 now runs on one billion devices (Source: Windows Experience Blog)

Milestone time: There are one billion Windows 10 devices in the wild

With 900 million devices running Windows 10 back in late September 2019, it was quite obvious that Microsoft would reach the next milestone this year. Yesterday, the Redmond giant announced that "over one billion people have chosen Windows 10 across 200 countries resulting in more than one billion active Windows 10 devices."
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2020 09:51
The new Xbox Series X will support removable storage expansion cards up to 1 TB in capacity. (Source: Microsoft)

A closer look at the Xbox Series X removable storage system

There is no doubting that the Xbox Series X is going to be a beast. But in addition to its raw processing power, the system architecture is also designed to be both fast and flexible. One of the highlights of this flexibility is the new removable expansion cards made in partnership with hard drive specialist Seagate.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Mar 2020 09:15
Asus ZenBook 15 UX534FTC in Review: Matte, powerful king of battery life

85% Asus ZenBook 15 UX534FTC in Review: Matte, powerful king of battery life

Compact and powerful. Asus has equipped the slim laptop with a four-core processor and a dedicated graphics card. The features are excellent otherwise as well: matte IPS screen, NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (in dual-channel mode), backlit keyboard. On top of that, the outstanding battery life rounds off the overall package well.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2020 02:05
The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion. (Source: Samsung)

US pricing for the QLED Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is leaked; release seems imminent

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion raised some interest at SDC19 and CES 2020 as it purported to offer a QLED display in a more mid-range laptop. However, nothing had been heard about it in the US since then. Now, a listing with a USD price for this notebook has appeared on a retail website.
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 18:29
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