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HP Pavilion 14-ce3040ng: A 14-inch multimedia laptop with one significant shortcoming. (Image source: HP)

HP Pavilion 14: A powerful Ice Lake multimedia laptop with an annoying drawback

How can you ruin an Ice Lake and GeForce MX powered multimedia laptop? Well HP has managed it, and that is not the only fault we have with the Pavilion 14-ce3040ng either. All in all, its flaws mask what is an otherwise good 14-inch laptop.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2020 22:13
The Zephyrus G14 will come with a choice of two Renoir processors. (Image source: ASUS ROG)

A Ryzen 5 4600HS edition of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is on the horizon

ASUS ROG is bringing a Ryzen 5 4600HS version of the Zephyrus G14 to market, the company has confirmed. The hexacore Renoir chip will come with up to 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, an RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU and a 1 TB PCIe SSD. ASUS ROG will offer 120 Hz and 1080p or 60 Hz and 1440p panels with the device, too.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2020 19:49
Wine 5.0 now available for download, source code also up for grabs (Source: WineHQ)

Wine 5.0 now available for all supported operating systems

The version labeled 5.0 of the popular open-source software compatibility layer known as Wine has just surfaced as both source code and binary for multiple operating systems, including Android, macOS, and various Linux distros. The list of major changes includes Vulkan 1.1 and multi-monitor support, built-in modules in PE format, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2020 15:05
Dell Inspiron 14 3493 in Review: Dell's 14-inch laptop neglects the GPU department

Better without dedicated GPU - The Dell Inspiron 14 3493 in Review

Dell's 14-inch laptop offers decent or even good battery life, an NVMe SSD and a powerful Ice Lake Core i7 processor. Due to thermal constraints, the dedicated MX230 graphics chip is only able to put its full potential on display for brief periods.
Sascha Mölck, 18 Jan 2020 11:40
Microsoft executives unveil the company's new carbon-negating plan. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces its goal of going carbon-negative by 2030

Microsoft's president, Ben Smith, has publicly acknowledged the scientific consensus that is anthropogenic climate change. Accordingly, the executive has announced an initiative by which the company aims to throw its carbon emissions into reverse. This will include reducing them to negative values by 2030.
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jan 2020 21:06
The new Microsoft Edge is now available for download. (Image via Microsoft)

Life on the Edge: Microsoft's new Chromium-based version of the Edge browser is here

The new, Chromium-based version of Microsoft's Edge browser is now available for download. While the browser is similar to other Chromium browsers, there are a few sync features that are missing. Microsoft plans to update Windows with the new browser with a rolling release method, but interested users can manually install it now.
Sam Medley, 16 Jan 2020 17:16
AMD has a new Radeon driver update. (Source: AMD)

The latest Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 update brings support for the newest Dragon Ball Z title

AMD has just announced the release of the latest version of Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition (20.1.2). It confers support for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, as well as Vulkan 1.2. It also fixes a problem for some UE4-based games in which they could not load under its predecessor.
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jan 2020 17:10
Windows 7 will no longer be supported by Microsoft. (Image Source: ComputerWorld)

Still can't let go of Windows 7? Here's a hack to further extend your eligibility for security updates

Microsoft has ended official support for Windows 7 on January 14, but many home users and businesses still use it as their primary operating system. Enterprise customers can still avail the option of paying for extended support leaving other users reluctant to upgrade in a lurch. This article describes a workaround that non-enterprise users can use to make them eligible for extended security releases.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Jan 2020 09:48
Certain Xeon Platinum SKUs will change in price soon. (Source: Intel)

Scalable Intel Xeon Platinum-M series to be depreciated; L-series to take its price-point

Intel has announced a shake-up in its line of Xeon scalable processors. The OEM will cease sales of the M variants of these server-grade SoCs (the Xeon Platinum 8280M, for example) will. However, their L (the Platinum 8280L, and so on) counterparts will take their place in this tier of chipsets.
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jan 2020 07:00
All images via Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n-1 Nano IoT: A fanless mini PC that can't take the heat

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n-1 Nano IoT is a rugged but silent mini PC suited for IT deployments and enterprise use. Unfortunately, the little desktop's performance suffers under load, primarily because of thermal throttling.
Sam Medley, 16 Jan 2020 04:48
The Mac Pro failed to make inroads into the cheese grater market (Image source: Apple)

PC makers continue to eat into Mac's dwindling market share

Market research estimates by Gartner and IDC indicate that Apple's share of the PC market continues to decline. With a 7.5 percent share as of Q4 2019, Apple remains the world's 4th largest PC seller. However, it is outsold significantly by market leaders Lenovo, HP, and Dell.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 Jan 2020 14:42
Dell Inspiron 14 3493 in Review: Dell's 14-Inch Laptop Neglects the GPU Department

75% Dell Inspiron 14 3493 in Review: Dell's 14-Inch Laptop Neglects the GPU Department

Half-baked. Dell's 14-inch laptop shines with decent or even good battery life, an NVMe SSD and a powerful Ice Lake Core i7 processor. The dedicated GeForce MX230 graphics chip is only able to access its performance potential for a short amount of time due to thermal constraints. Thus, it is not really suitable for gaming.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX230, 14", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 Jan 2020 09:31
The Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API, an affordable office laptop powered by an Athlon APU. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API: AMD's Athlon 300U APU offers more performance than Intel's low cost offerings

The Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API scores with its fast SSD, quiet fan and low temperatures. Its display and battery life are weak points, in our opinion. Its AMD Athlon 300U APU outshines Intel's alternatives too.
Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2020 12:48
Microsoft may soon axe the Windows Store for Business and Education. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Another blow to UWP as Microsoft could soon deprecate the Windows 10 Stores for Business and Education

The Microsoft Store for Business and Education may soon be deprecated, according to Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley citing internal sources. These enterprise Stores allowed IT admins to deploy custom LOB apps within the organization and helped keep them up to date. It is not yet known whether Microsoft would give any transition time for businesses to switch stores or would offer alternatives to this distribution model.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2020 12:13
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n-1 Nano IoT Review - Silent desktop with crippled performance

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n-1 Nano IoT Review - Silent desktop with crippled performance

Fins, not fans. The ThinkCentre M90n Nano IoT is a fanless variant of Lenovo's newest mini PC. While the rugged build is solid and the device is completely silent, performance leaves something to be desired, especially given the price.
Intel Core i3-8145U, UHD Graphics 620, 720 g
Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2020 08:01
The Xbox Series X might let you run Windows 10 (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox Series X might support Windows Mode, Steam, and Epic Games Store: here's why that matters

A rumor is circling that the Xbox Series X may feature a "Windows mode" startup option, effectively giving gamers access to a full-fat version of Windows on Microsoft's new gaming console. Will Windows mode really happen? Will you be able to run Steam on your Xbox Series X?
Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Jan 2020 18:57
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API Laptop Review: An affordable office laptop with an AMD Athlon APU

76% Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API Laptop Review: An affordable office laptop with an AMD Athlon APU

Low-cost office. Lenovo's 15.6-incher scores with its fast SSD, quiet fan and low temperatures. Its display and battery life are weak points, in our opinion. The laptop will not burn much of a hole in your pocket at around 300 Euros (~$334), though.
AMD Athlon 300U, Vega 3, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jan 2020 12:48
Acer Swift 5 Laptop Review: An all-round improvement for the 14-inch ultrabook

86% Acer Swift 5 Laptop Review: An all-round improvement for the 14-inch ultrabook

Its weight in dollars. Another Swift flyweight has come up for testing and will have to prove that it requires a lot fewer compromises than its predecessor did. Will the new Intel Core i5-1035G1 finally offer the appropriate performance instead of extreme throttling? Find out in our review.
Intel Core i5-1035G1, UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU), 14", 943 g
Christian Hintze, 10 Jan 2020 17:18
The new Wacom One tablet. (Source: Wacom)

CES 2020 | Wacom launches a new, entry-level 13-inch creators' display

The Wacom One is a new, 13-inch digital-art display. It has an FHD panel and in-built, foldable legs for various modes. It is aimed at those looking to get into electronically-enhanced or -generated art, and can also leverage Microsoft Office features with its corresponding pen.
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 20:49
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Intel Core vs. AMD Ryzen: There is No Wrong Option

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch Intel Core vs. AMD Ryzen: There is No Wrong Option

The Intel version will indubitably offer the faster experience, but the AMD version is not really that far behind. Don't beat yourself over for "settling" with AMD if you want to save a few hundred bucks.
Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2020 00:00
Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML Laptop Review: Strong Battery Life, Weak Display

85% Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML Laptop Review: Strong Battery Life, Weak Display

Performance-degrading transformation. The dedicated graphics chip is gone without replacement, 4K UHD is no longer an option and there is no Thunderbolt 3 anymore, either: At first glance, the Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML appears to be a clear downgrade compared to its predecessor. While this holds true for some aspects of the convertible, other areas have seen some improvements. Unfortunately, our test model suffers from a very dimly lit display. Read our in-depth review to find out what else Lenovo does or does not do well.
Intel Core i7-10510U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jan 2020 21:50
The Eluktronics MAX-15 is the lightest 15.6-inch gaming laptop on the market. (All images via Eluktronics)

CES 2020 | Eluktronics announces MAX-15 and MAX-17 gaming laptops, the lightest 15-inch and 17-inch gaming laptops on the market

Eluktronics has two new gaming laptops out. The MAX-15 and MAX-17 are claimed to be the lightest 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch gaming laptops, respectively, currently on the market. Despite their light weights and compact cases, both laptops pack some power thanks to a Core i7-9750H and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-P.
Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2020 16:59
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: New Ultrabooks offer many different configurations, including AMD Ryzen 4000

CES 2020 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: New Ultrabooks offer many different configurations, including AMD Ryzen 4000

Lenovo introduces three models of the new Yoga Slim 7 series at CES. The new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptops are supposed to win over consumers with a range of configurations and design options.
Benjamin Herzig, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
Image via Lenovo

CES 2020 | The Lenovo Yoga 5G is the world's first 5G PC

Lenovo's new Yoga 5G, which the company showed off at CES today, is the world's first 5G PC. The convertible sports Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx platform. Thanks to its nine individual antennas, the Yoga 5G can connect to 5G networks around the world for speedy internet on the go.
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus comes with an e-ink display on its lid

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus joins a growing list of productivity-focused notebooks with dual or secondary screens. This version has a unique twist in that the added display is an e-ink panel found on the PC's cover. The OEM asserts this will enhance productivity and work-flow for today's multi-tasking professionals.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
All images via Lenovo

CES 2020 | Lenovo zooms into CES with Ducati 5 notebook

The Lenovo Ducati 5 is a laptop made to match the famous Moto GP bike brand. Internal components are mid-range in nature. The racing stripe along the back lid and honeycomb mesh ventilation are nice details that racing bike fans will appreciate.
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with flexible 4:3 OLED screen will be available mid 2020

CES 2020 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with flexible screen will be available mid 2020 & cost a lot of money

After teasing the device last year, Lenovo is officially announcing the first ThinkPad with a flexible screen. The unique 4:3 OLED screen used here enables users to fold the device in the middle, giving this first its kind foldable PC a very small footprint when it is closed down and enabling various interesting use cases.
Benjamin Herzig, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
The GF65 Thin's new look. (Source: MSI)

CES 2020 | MSI wants you to check out the new camo-finished GF65 Thin

The GF65 Thin is an MSI laptop that usually ships with a standard-issue dark-metal tones and logo. However, the OEM has developed new SKUs of this PC with an "on-trend" camouflage design. It is found on the notebook's lid, which may also come with updated specs.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 20:16
The Lenovo Legion BoostStation eGPU. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo introduces its first ever external GPU

Lenovo has brought its first-gen eGPU to CES 2020. The BoostStation is part of the Legion line-up, and accomodates cards such as those of the NVIDIA GeForce 20-series and Radeon RXs. It also supports Thunderbolt 3 and 100-watt (W) power delivery for a connected PC.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 21:00
The Lenovo Legion Y740S. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo calls the Legion Y740S its "thinnest and lightest" gaming notebook yet

At just 0.58 inches (14.9mm) in depth, the Lenovo Legion Y740S is a strikingly skinny 15.6-inch laptop. However, the OEM asserts it is rated for up to 8 hours of battery life. It can be configured with up to 10th-gen core i9 processors, supports eGPUs and has 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 21:00
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and X1 Yoga Gen 5 will start at US$1,499 and US$1,599 respectively. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo upgrades the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga to Comet Lake processors

A new year and a new ThinkPad X1 lineup. Lenovo has given the X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga a Comet Lake U refresh, along with other treats for display and keyboard fans too. The X1 Carbon Gen 8 and X1 Yoga Gen 5 will be available worldwide from US$1,499 and US$1,599.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jan 2020 18:25
All image via Lenovo.

CES 2020 | Lenovo unveils ThinkCentre M90a AIO, a more secure all-in-one desktop

Lenovo's new ThinkCentre M90a AIO adds some security features to a sleek all-in-one form factor PC. The M90a uses Lenovo's Blur Screen Software and IR sensors to protect user privacy. The AIO can be configured with a 10th generation Intel Core U i7 with vPro and plenty of RAM and storage. The AIO also boasts quite a bit of I/O.
Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2020 18:00
Images via Lenovo

CES 2020 | The NEC Lavie Vega is a thin-and-light 4K laptop aimed at business professionals

The Lavie Vega is a new 15.6-inch thin-and-light from the Lenovo sub-brand. Boasting a bright 4K OLED HDR display and two Thunderbolt 3 ports (in addition to others), the Vega is well-suited for business users. Despite the name, the Vega does not opt for AMD's Vega GPUs.
Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2020 18:00
Image via NEC

CES 2020 | NEC's Lavie Home AIO is a sleek Comet Lake-powered All-in-One with Wake on Voice functionality

NEC's latest All-in-One, the Lavie Home AIO, is targeted directly at families. The AIO sports a Core i7 Comet Lake-U CPU and a 27-inch FHD display. The Home AIO pumps sound through screen-mounted speakers thanks to LG's Crystal Sound Display technology. Users can turn the PC on with their voice and call out to Alexa or Cortana to launch apps.
Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2020 18:00
All images via Lenovo

CES 2020 | The NEC Lavie Pro Mobile is a stylish Ultrabook under 1 kg

The NEC Lavie Pro Mobile is an incredibly light laptop aimed at business professionals. The Core i7-8565U CPU is wrapped is a sleek Bordeaux case that weighs a mere 837 grams (1.85 pounds).
Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2020 18:00
Brydge will be releasing a new keyboard for the Surface Go in 2020. (Source: Brydge)

Brydge announces new keyboards, accessories for Surface Pro X, Go and iPad

Brydge has announced a new line up of its popular tablet keyboards coming in 2020. New keyboards are in bound for the Surface Go and the Surface Pro X along with new wireless keyboards for Windows, a new iPad OS Trackpad and other accessories.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2020 12:14
Chuwi UBook detachable sacrifices quality for price (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi UBook tablet sacrifices quality for price

It may be $100 to $200 cheaper than the Surface Go, but the Microsoft tablet will likely last you a lot longer. Knock-offs or clones look great from a distance before you begin noticing the cut corners and lack of detail.
Allen Ngo, 01 Jan 2020 21:25
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch Core i7 Review: Better with Ice Lake

84% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch Core i7 Review: Better with Ice Lake

Microsoft's fastest configuration. We all know that Intel's Core i7 Ice Lake can outperform the cheaper AMD Zen+ Ryzen 5. The real questions are how much of a performance boost can users expect and if the advantages are worth the price premium.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 15", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2019 08:47
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR in review: Slim gaming laptop scores points with a fast 300 Hz display

Asus Zephyrus S GX701GXR: The slim gaming machine supports a maximum of 32 GB of RAM

The Zephyrus S GX701GXR is one of the slim, compact gaming laptops in the 17.3-inch format. The installed hardware allows playing all modern games smoothly on the matte 300 Hz display.
Sascha Mölck, 29 Dec 2019 02:00
Lenovo's Privacy Guard ePrivacy Filter is not very effective

Lenovo's Privacy Guard ePrivacy Filter is not very effective

Lenovo's first attempt of an integrated privacy filter is not very convincing. The picture quality is not affected, but the privacy filter only works at low brightness levels.
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Dec 2019 20:00
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR laptop review: Slim gaming laptop scores points with a fast 300 Hz display

81% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR laptop review: Slim gaming laptop scores points with a fast 300 Hz display

Exceptional gaming machine. The hardware of the Zephyrus S GX701GXR runs all current games smoothly on the matte 300 Hz IPS display. The laptop offers expansion/upgrade possibilities only to a very limited extent.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Dec 2019 02:00
ThinkPad P73 has a problem with the fan control – Lenovo is working on a solution

ThinkPad P73 has a problem with the fan control – Lenovo is working on a solution

We noticed the comparatively low performance of the graphics card when we reviewed the ThinkPad P73. Lenovo was also surprised by the results. We were able to confirm our findings with an additional test sample and were able to show that the GPU fan control does not work properly. Lenovo is already working on a solution, but we can offer a workaround until then.
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Dec 2019 22:07
Long-term performance: The Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API

Lenovo IdeaPad S540: AMD is now the obvious choice

With AMD's Ryzen 5 3550H, ultra-thin and mobile laptops can now maintain their performance level over a longer period of time. As our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API shows, users do not need to worry about any drawbacks caused by the CPU.
Mike Wobker, 26 Dec 2019 05:18
Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API

85% Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API Laptop in Review: Slim Ryzen Companion with Long Battery Life

High TDP with Ryzen 5 3550H. While the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 does not take any new steps when it comes to the design, it is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, which is supposed to offer better long-term performance. Combined with a big battery, the 13.3-inch laptop looks like a promising companion for longer work days. In this review, we will determine what else the small bundle of energy is capable of.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, Vega 8, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 22 Dec 2019 02:25
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio Desktop GPU Review: The fastest GeForce graphics card around

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio Desktop GPU Review: The fastest GeForce graphics card around

High-end at a premium price. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti continues to sit atop of NVIDIA's RTX 20 product stack, despite the company already having given the rest of the series a facelift. We put the RTX 2080 Ti through its paces in this MSI form to see how the card performs and how it compares against other high-end GPUs.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 20 Dec 2019 14:21
It's time for Microsoft to drop the Surface Connect port

Opinion | It's time for Microsoft to drop the Surface Connect port

There is no need for a Surface Connect port now that Thunderbolt 3 is becoming ubiquitous amongst mid-range to high-end laptops and tablets. There is nothing that Microsoft can't do with the more universal Thunderbolt 3 port that they are already doing with the expensive proprietary Surface Connect port.
Allen Ngo, 20 Dec 2019 08:09
Citadel: Forged With Fire quick review sandbox RPG title

Quick game review | Citadel: Forged With Fire

Facing mixed reviews in its Early Access days (a stage that has begun in 2017), Citadel: Forged With Fire has managed to grow into a solid title thanks to the multiple content updates it received in the meantime. Released on November 1, this massive online sandbox RPG offers a large world to explore, beasts to kill or tame — dragons included, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2019 11:41
War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" now live with Swedish airplanes and more

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" launches with Swedish aircraft, two new naval maps, and more

Surnamed "Northern Wind," this year's last major update to War Thunder comes with a full aircraft tech tree and two premium tanks for Sweden alongside two new naval maps, a few solid graphics engine upgrades — including Ray Traced Global Illumination and HDR support, as well as over a dozen of new ships, aircraft, and vehicles for other nations.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2019 17:11
jordan.hyde99's winning setup. (Image via HWbot)

Ryzen 9 3900X claims wPrime world record from Core i9-7920X

The wPrime 1024M benchmark has a new world record holder. An AMD Ryzen 9 3900X owned by user jordan.hyde99 claimed the fastest time in the benchmark for a 12-core CPU this weekend, besting the Intel Core i9-7920X. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that the Ryzen 9 3900X was clocked 330 MHz lower than the 7920X.
Sam Medley, 17 Dec 2019 17:04
Image via Microsoft

Microsoft extends support for Windows 10 Mobile to January 14, 2020

Windows 10 Mobile has been granted a small bit of life support. While the mobile OS was slated to enter end-of-life on December 10, Microsoft will support the operating system until January 14, 2020. This is the same day Windows 7 will lose support.
Sam Medley, 16 Dec 2019 16:02
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