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Nvidia has released Linux driver 580.126.18, a recommended update that fixes a kernel module build issue affecting Linux kernel v6.19. Here’s what changed and who should update.

The XMG Apex 17 is one of the fastest gaming laptops equipped with a GeForce RTX 5060—but that level of performance comes at a price, and that price is now climbing even higher. Manufacturer Schenker has increased the base price to €2,049. This suddenly puts the RTX-5060 laptop into the same pricing territory as some RTX-5070-Ti models. This article explains what’s behind the price increase and whether the Apex 17 is still worth considering.

Valve’s Steam client beta adds optional PC specs labels to game reviews and an opt-in setting to share anonymized framerate data focused on SteamOS devices, helping add context to performance complaints.

Samsung has confirmed updated pricing and availability for its new Galaxy Book6, Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy Book6 Ultra laptops. Not only that, but the company has also specified the European countries in which the three Intel Panther Lake-based laptops will be initially available, too.

Asus has unveiled the Intel-powered variant of the ExpertBook B3 G2 laptop, featuring up to a 16-core Intel Panther Lake chip, 96 GB of DDR5 memory, and plenty of ports. The laptop can also be equipped with a QHD 144 Hz display.

Following a Munich court ruling, Asus has confirmed that it has suspended direct sales of select laptops and desktop PCs in Germany. The company stated that after-sales services will remain unaffected while it evaluates further legal options.

Asus has now released its ProArt Keyboard KD300 wireless keyboard. With a 65% layout and RX Red Low-Profile optical switches, the ProArt Keyboard KD300 also offers tri-mode connectivity like the MX Keys Mini, but with a more premium overall finish.

Windows 11’s February 2026 cumulative update, KB5077181 (Builds 26100.7840/26200.7840), is drawing fresh gamer complaints about in-game stuttering, with some users reporting a workaround: disabling Fullscreen Optimizations.

The Lenovo Legion 5 is a superb 15-inch gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and an 8-core Zen 5-based AMD "Krackan Point" APU. Thanks to an ongoing sale over at Lenovo, the 15-inch OLED gamer can be bought with a massive $839 discount for a limited time.

Until now, Geekom has mainly been known for compact mini PCs - now the manufacturer is venturing into the notebook market. With the GeekBook X14 Pro, the company is launching an ultra-light 14-inch ultrabook with an OLED display and Intel Core Ultra platform. Can the debut model convince in the premium segment, or is there still some catching up to do?

In our review of the XMG Apex 17, it’s not just the GeForce RTX 5060 delivering strong gaming performance — the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX inside sets a new standard for this class. In our CPU benchmarks, the Apex 17 achieves faster multi-core performance than any other RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 gaming laptop we’ve tested so far.

The new Intel Xe3 currently shipping with Panther Lake-U has only one-fourth the RT cores and one-third the rendering pipelines of the Arc B390 for significantly slower performance levels when gaming.

Microsoft’s Windows 11 KB5077181 update (Builds 26100.7840 / 26200.7840) is reportedly triggering infinite boot loops and SENS sign-in failures. Despite officially fixing previous boot bugs, users are encountering new DHCP networking regressions and 0x800f0983 installation errors.

In our review, we noted that the RTX 5060 laptop powered by the Ryzen 9 9955HX can outperform some RTX 5070 competitors. Now we’re taking a closer look at exactly which RTX-5070 laptops the Apex 17 manages to outperform—and where it falls behind.

The Galaxy Book 6, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6 Ultra are launching with two different display sizes, optional Nvidia RTX GPU, AMOLED or LTPS display, and state-of-the-art Intel Panther Lake processors. We have all the variants and prices, as well as our first impressions of the notebooks.
Update: Connection specifications expanded

A court ruling in Munich has forced Acer and Asus to suspend direct PC and laptop sales in Germany following a patent dispute with Nokia. It’s over the HEVC codec, but retailers can still sell existing inventory as appeals and licensing negotiations move forward.

Panther Lake-H has proven itself to be quite impressive thus far, but the lesser Panther Lake-U series loses a lot of what makes the architecture unique from predecessors.

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 has received a sizable discount and is now available for slightly over $1,100. Thanks to a bright 3K IPS display with good color space coverage and Nvidia RTX graphics, the 14-inch laptop is not just suitable for regular office applications.

We reviewed the updated Asus Zenbook S16 and it is an excellent everyday laptop with a brighter OLED screen. You also get a new AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor, which shows that Zen 5 is not outdated yet.

The Asus ExpertBook B5 G2 builds on the ExpertBook B5 from 2025. Available in 14 and 16-inch sizes, it can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 64GB of RAM, alongside a larger battery than the previous model.

The Sharge 300, which was previewed in mid-2025, has now launched on Kickstarter. This new Shargeek power bank can offer combined 300W fast charging, and recharge at 140W. The current early bird offer knocks it down to $149.

We had the chance to test the performance of the new Intel Core Ultra 5 338H including the Arc B370 GPU with 10 Xe cores in some benchmarks. The results are very promising and the performance difference to the Arc B390 is small.

The hype about the new Panther Lake CPUs has been mostly about the more expensive variants. Lenovo has now started to turn their attention towards the lower priced models, expanding the price range of Panther Lake with more affordable models like the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL and ThinkBook 16 G9 IPL.

Colorful has officially listed new product pages for its 2026 EVOL P15 gaming laptops, featuring Nvidia's latest-generation RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 Blackwell GPUs.

The Chuwi CoreBook Air is a compact and attractively priced notebook aimed at budget-conscious users. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, 16 GB RAM, and a slim 14-inch format, the device promises solid everyday performance without a major cost factor. Our test shows how the lightweight budget notebook performs in everyday use - and where buyers will have to make compromises.

The latest Dell XPS 14 thin-and-light Windows laptop is a success from almost all angles. However, the Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 358H powering the laptop is the true star of the show with fast GPU performance and excellent power efficiency. In fact, the Dell XPS 14 has incredible battery life.

Microsoft warns that 2011 Secure Boot certificates expire in June 2026. Is your PC ready? We look at the OEM roadmap and how to verify your firmware status.

The lower-end configurations were originally planned for a launch on February 19, but Dell is ahead of schedule this time to catch competitors off guard.

The Arc B390 may be powerful, but it can't quite outperform the 2024 XPS 14 GeForce RTX 4050 in many applications outside of synthetic 3DMark benchmarks.

Microsoft’s February 2026 Windows 11 updates (KB5077181 and KB5075941) add security patches, bug fixes, and new Secure Boot rollout signals ahead of certificate expirations starting in June 2026.

The ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 is a large 16-inch workstation and Lenovo includes pretty much any feature you can think of. However, when it comes to the performance, the new laptop can be a bit disappointing and it is actually the slowest GeForce RTX 5080 we have tested so far.

Microsoft has issued new guidance warning that 2011 Secure Boot certificates begin expiring in June 2026. Windows updates are rolling out 2023 replacement certificates, with some PCs requiring OEM firmware updates.

While researching alternatives to Acer’s NitroSense and PredatorSense software, we came across two tools: NotebookFanControl and Fan Control. Both are open-source applications, primarily distributed via GitHub. Unfortunately, neither of them meets our requirements.

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The servicing procedure, while still relatively simple, has completely changed on this year's XPS redesign.

Lenovo’s North American President is unusually candid about the AI boom's impact. In a recent interview, he advised that partners commit to orders before the memory shortage depletes stock levels. Large and small businesses often find that servers, laptops, and desktops sell out within 24 hours.

Hardware Canucks has tested the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite, and the resulting performance is quite impressive. Not only has Qualcomm reportedly managed to increase multi-core performance by quite a large margin, but the Snapdragon X2 Elite is also much faster in gaming.

It's arguable that Dell should have never implemented touch-sensitive Function keys in the first place as Lenovo had already tried many years ago before promptly switching back.

Asus completely reworked its Zenbook Duo and the result is the best dual-screen convertible on the market. The hinge was improved, there are new OLED screens with improved brightness, a much bigger battery and a further improved keyboard. And then there is also Panther Lake.

The Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI Box was presented multiple times by Gigabyte, and this new Thunderbolt 5 eGPU is finally available to purchase. Featuring a desktop-class 16GB GPU, it costs $699.99, which isn't much higher than what the GPU itself costs.