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The 16-inch M1 Max gets a new high-power mode, but the 14-inch model misses out. (Image: Apple)

16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max has a special high-power mode Apple hasn't talked about, but it has now confirmed

The new 16-inch M1 Max equipped MacBook Pro models have a new high-power mode. References to the mode have been discovered in the current version of macOS Monterey and do not apply to the 14-inch model.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Oct 2021 14:38

Offers a wide range of maintenance options: The Gigabyte A7 X1

Gigabyte A7 X1: The gaming laptop with a replaceable battery

Gigabyte hasn't opted for an ultra-slim or extremely compact case for the A7 X1, which actually brings several advantages with it.

Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2021 05:36

The HDMI 2.0 port on the new 2021 MacBook Pro cannot output 4K at 120Hz on an external display (Image: Apple)

Apple's new 2021 MacBook Pro only comes with an HDMI 2.0 port which cannot output 4K at 120Hz on an external display

Even though Apple has finally improved the native connectivity of its all-new redesigned 2021 MacBook Pro, the included HDMI port is unfortunately not completely up to date, which results in certain limitations when connecting the...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Oct 2021 20:30

Go back to the office with the new hot pink Razer Book Quartz laptop

If gray and black laptops aren't your thing, then Razer has got you covered once again with yet another pink color option for one of its many models. The Razer Book competes with the Dell XPS 13 9310 as both are 13.4-inch laptops ...

Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2021 20:00

AMD will sell Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 6000 APUs next year, not just the latter. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Barcelo APUs to launch under the Ryzen 5000 series as Rembrandt APU with RDNA 2 GPU lands on UserBenchmark

AMD will not market its Cezanne U refresh under the Ryzen 6000 series. Instead, Barcelo APUs will fall under the Ryzen 5000 series, leaving the Rembrandt architecture as sole representatives of the Ryzen 6000 series. A Rembrandt A...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2021 15:01

Apple has used silicon interconnect fabric to scale up the M1 for the M1 Pro and M1 Max. (Image: Apple)

Apple's use of fabric in the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips points to how it will scale up its chips for the next Mac Pro

Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max silicon is incredibly powerful. Apple alluded to how it was able to scale these chips up from the M1 using what it called ‘fabric’. This fabric points the way to how Apple will further scale up its ch...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Oct 2021 08:36

Costco now shipping Apple MacBook Pro 14 and 16 with M1 Pro starting at $1949 USD (Source: Costco)

Deal | Costco now shipping Apple MacBook Pro 14 and 16 with M1 Pro starting at $1949 USD with lenient 90-day return window

The retail giant is shaving off just $50 from the original launch prices which feel like almost nothing when said launch prices are upwards of two grand. Even so, users will at least have the peace of mind of Costco warranty shoul...

Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2021 04:50

The maximum GPU TGP listed on Nvidia control panel isn't always telling the truth

Will a 130 W TGP GPU actually draw 130 W when gaming? What about a 165 W TGP GPU? The GPUs in some gaming laptops can miss their specified TGP targets by moderate margins.

Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2021 03:40

On par with the RTX 3070: The RX 6700M in the MSI Delta 15

MSI Delta 15: AMD takes the gloves off with the Radeon RX 6700M

Nvidia has dominated the laptop high-end segment for a long time. With the Radeon RX 6700M and the Radeon RX 6800M, AMD has finally introduced worthy competitors to the market. We were able to examine the MSI Delta 15 as one of th...

Florian Glaser, 21 Oct 2021 02:53

More power in the same slim and light 14-inch chassis. (Image Source: Bestware)

XMG-Schenker adds Tiger Lake-H35 and RTX 3050 Ti options for the Vision 14 ultrabook

The latest Vision 14 SKUs include Intel's Tiger Lake-H35 i5-11300H and i7-11370H CPUs plus an optional RTX 3050 Ti dGPU, yet still retain the same slim and light chassis from the i7-1165G7 versions. XMG-Schenker tweaked the CPUs ...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Oct 2021 20:24

One UI 4 is officially live. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung officially unpacks One UI 4 during its latest press event

Samsung has formally unveiled One UI 4 today. The OEM has indicated that this new interface is intended for use across all devices a given user might have from its brand, from its accessories to its mobile devices or PCs. Accordin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2021 17:52

Apple's new MacBook Pro models will feature an Intel Thunderbolt 4 controller inside. (Image: Intel)

With Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, Apple's new MacBook Pro models still likely feature Intel inside

Much has been made of Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max silicon and Apple’s switch from Intel’s processors. However, with the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, Apple’s new MacBook Pro models still feature Intel silicon inside....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Oct 2021 12:23

The cursor will disappear under the notch when dragged across the new MacBook Pro notch. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Notch good: Apple explains how the cursor interacts with its new MacBook Pro display notch

Apple surprised observers when it launched its all-new MacBook Pro models this week with a notched display. However, it seems that the new notch could be problematic in everyday use.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Oct 2021 11:29

The MacBook Pro 16 can be fast charged only via the MagSafe 3 cable for now. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro becomes the first device to support USB-C Extended Power Range, but 140 W fast charging is limited to MagSafe 3 for now

Apple's proprietary USB-C to MagSafe 3 connector is required in order to fast charge the new 16-inch MacBook Pro that comes with a 140 W charger. The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the first device to adopt the recently finalized USB-C v2...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Oct 2021 10:45

Juno updates the Nyx, Saturn and Neptune lineups. (Image Source: Juno)

Juno readies Intel Tiger Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 5000U Linux-based laptops

The refreshed Juno lineup includes the budget-oriented 15-inch Nyx models with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processors and integrated Vega 7 graphics, the Saturn mid-ranger with intel COre i7-11800H and RTX 3050 / 3050 Ti dGPU options, and t...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Oct 2021 19:35

Intel Alder Lake-P for laptops will replace current Tiger Lake-H45 SKUs. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Alder Lake-P Core i9-12900H with 14 cores and 20 threads appears on Ashes of the Singularity database

An Intel Alder Lake-P Core i9-12900H has been spotted in the Ashes of the Singularity database. The Core i9-12900H is a mobile Alder Lake part sporting 14 cores and 20 threads with six Golden Cove P-cores and eight Gracemont E-cor...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 16:43

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 ticks almost all boxes that pro users can think of. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 with M1 Max touted to outperform laptops powered by Quadro RTX 6000 and RTX A5000 GPUs

Apple also introduced the 16-inch MacBook Pro alongside the 14-inch MacBook Pro variant. Both devices share largely identical specifications, though the 16-inch variant offers a direct configuration with the M1 Max in addition to ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 10:25

The Apple M1 Max SoC offers a 32-core GPU and up to 64 GB of unified memory. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max announced with vast improvements over M1, take the fight to Tiger Lake-H CPUs and RTX 3080 GPUs while being up to 70% more power-efficient

Apple has announced upgrades to its M1 custom silicon in the form of the M1 Pro and M1 Max. The M1 Pro and M1 Max will feature in the new MacBook Pros and claim to offer performance that rivals current top-end x86 hardware. The M1...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 04:14

The Apple M1 Max with 32-core GPU is as powerful as an Nvidia RTX 2080 and the Sony PS5. (Image: Apple)

Apple's M1 Max GPU is as powerful as an Nvidia RTX 2080 desktop GPU and the Sony PS5 gaming console

Apple made some bold claims about the performance of its new M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs, including their graphics capabilities. A quick and dirty number crunch based on the known graphics performance of the M1 shows that those claims ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Oct 2021 02:19

Pat Gelsinger hopes to pull Apple back into its orbit with future processors. (Image source: Apple)

Intel CEO praises the Apple M1 but hopes to win Mac business back with better processors

Intel has switched approaches with Apple, having run an aggressively anti-Apple campaign earlier this year. Now, CEO Pat Gelsinger has been speaking the Apple M1's praises. However, he still wants to tempt Apple back with better p...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 18:45

The MateBook X 2021 costs a heady CNY 8,999 (~US$1,400). (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X 2021 unveiled with minor upgrades and a huge price

Huawei has refreshed the MateBook X 2021, following in the steps of the MateBook X Pro 2021. The new MateBook X features a choice of one Tiger Lake processor, LPDDR4x RAM and is available in three colours. Huawei's ridiculously hi...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 00:28

Processor competition is no longer about AMD vs. Intel thanks to Apple Silicon. (Image source: Apple/Reddit - edited)

M1X to shake SoC foundations to the core: Apple M1 still tops PassMark's CPU charts as successor likely brings mammoth GPU boost

Apple is expected to soon launch the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and 16, with the 10-core SoC being one of the highlights of the 2021 laptop refresh. The older 8-core M1 Apple Silicon still sits at the top of both the desktop and laptop si...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Oct 2021 16:19

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition review: An affordable FHD gaming laptop

Dell G15 5515: A gaming laptop with a long battery life

The Ryzen 7 APU and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU allow playing all the current games smoothly on the matte FHD display of the G15. The laptop offers space for two NVMe SSDs and also has an excellent battery life. Only the displa...

Sascha Mölck, 17 Oct 2021 03:49

Framework doubles down on repairability, now sells replacement laptop parts directly to its customers

In a slap to the face to most major manufacturers, Framework has opened up an online marketplace where Framework laptop owners can order anything from replacement keys, speakers, covers, cables, webcams, and even display bezels fo...

Allen Ngo, 17 Oct 2021 02:15

1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SATA and P31 M.2 SSDs are on sale for $84 and $103 USD for this weekend only (Source: Amazon)

Deal | 1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SATA and P31 M.2 SSDs are on sale for $84 and $103 USD for this weekend only

The SATA III and M.2 PCIe3 NVMe SSDs are 38 percent and 20 percent off, respectively, for a quick and easy storage upgrade on most any PC or laptop.

Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2021 22:23

HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 vs. ZBook Fury 15 G8: What's the difference?

The ZBook Fury 15 G8 is one of the fastest mobile workstations in its size class. If you're in it for the features and not so much for the speed, however, then the older and likely cheaper ZBook Fury 15 G7 will be more than enough...

Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2021 03:14

Dell Inspiron 15 3501 laptop in review: Quiet office computer

The Dell Inspiron 15 3501 supports Linux

The Inspiron 15 3501 scores points with low noise and heat development as well as enough room for two storage devices. The CPU and GPU performance falls short of the possibilities.

Sascha Mölck, 15 Oct 2021 03:16

The Lenovo Yoga 16s 2022 will launch in two variants. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga 16s 2022 showcased in hands-on photos

Lenovo continues to teases the Yoga 16s 2022 on its Weibo channel. The company has now shared hands-on images and has confirmed that USB Type-C charging will be supported. The device will be available without a dedicated GPU, too.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2021 20:07

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 14s will weigh in at 1.08 kg. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Pro 14s Carbon 2022 teased with a slim design and an ultra-lightweight chassis

Lenovo has started teasing the Yoga Pro 14s Carbon 2022, a 14-inch laptop with a slim design. The company claims that the machine relies on a carbon fibre and aluminium-magnesium alloy chassis, which reduces its weight by 23% rela...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2021 17:12

A Windows laptop paired wireless with the Luna Display adapter to an iPad. (Image: Luna Display)

After getting sherlocked by Apple, Luna Display now allows you to use an iPad as a second display for Windows

Luna Display has added support for using an iPad with a Windows PC. The company originally offered the functionality for Macs and iPads but Apple subsequently ‘sherlocked’ the feature in macOS Catalina with its Sidecar functionali...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Oct 2021 12:02

The new SX series borrows some premium features from the Z lineup. (Image Source: PC Watch)

VAIO announces refreshed SX12 / SX14 ultrabooks with Intel Core i7-1195G7 processors and premium features borrowed from the Z lineup

The refreshed SX models are powered by the i7-1195G7 processors with PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 support. VAIO managed to retain the same thickness and weight from the previous generation, despite the addition of larger batteries, ...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2021 19:15

The Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged is the company's lightest 14-inch semi-rugged laptop. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged is a 14-inch semi-rugged 5G-capable laptop with Intel Tiger Lake and optional Nvidia Quadro T500 Mobile graphics

Dell has announced the Latitude 5430 Rugged, a 14-inch semi-rugged laptop designed for working in harsh environments. The Latitude 5430 Rugged offers several Intel Tiger Lake choices along with optional Nvidia Quadro T500 graphics...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 19:07

The Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is the world's smallest 5G 13-inch rugged laptop. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is the smallest 5G-capable 13-inch rugged laptop and is also the first Dell laptop with Windows 11 pre-installed

Dell has announced the Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme, which it claims to be the smallest 13-inch rugged laptop with 5G connectivity. The Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is powered by Intel Tiger Lake processors and is meant for the to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 18:00

GPC 2021 | The Predator GD711 is Acer's new up-to-4K projector for gamers

Acer has unveiled the Predator GD711 as its new "smart projector" for gaming. It is rated to throw HDR10 content at "high dynamic contrast" and a wide color gamut, at a brightness of up to 4,000 LED lumens. The projector is compat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 16:02

The Acer Aspire Vero will soon be available for purchase in Europe

Acer Aspire Vero officially launched in Europe with EUR 799 price tag

The Acer Aspire Vero laptop's price and availability in Europe have been revealed. It will be available for purchase in November 2021 for EUR 799. Its key specs include a 15.6-inch IPS LCD panel, 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake p...

Anil Ganti, 13 Oct 2021 15:45

Acer TravelMate Vero is designed with sustainability in mind. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer TravelMate Vero powered by Intel Tiger Lake aims to bring sustainability to the enterprise, allows businesses to use their own branding at boot

Acer has introduced the TravelMate Vero, a sustainable variant to the TravelMate business laptop segment. The TravelMate Vero is made of 30% PCR plastic and comes in a 100% recyclable packaging. The laptop is powered by Intel 11th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 15:45

It's widely expected that Apple will reveal the 2021 MacBook Pro notebooks at its event on October 18. (Image source: Apple/@RendersbyIan - edited)

Apple M1X MacBook Pro 14 and 16 with notched display, 120 Hz refresh rate, 100 W cooling fans, and similar pricing - rumors run amok following Unleashed event announcement

Rumors have started running amok following the announcement of the upcoming Apple event. Most expect Cupertino to reveal the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 at the event, and many leakers have been doubling down on older tip...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Oct 2021 03:20

Unlock the true potential of the PRO series with the Thunderbolt 4 connector. (Image Source: Bestware)

XMG upgrades its PRO laptops with Tiger Lake-H processors and Thunderbolt 4 support

The L21 PRO models offer significant upgrades over the early 2021 variants, including the Intel Core i7-11800H processors, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a PCIe 4.0 X16 slot for the RTX 3070/3080 dGPUs and an M.2 PCIe 4.0 X4 slot for stora...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Oct 2021 20:17

The M1X MacBook Pro devices are expected to be launched at the end of October. (Image source: fan-made concept by Mark W./Tech Blood)

Updated | M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 launch date predictions appear as Intel-powered 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro laptops disappear

A shift in the availability of Intel-based 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro devices has led to the speculation that the expected launch of the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 could take place within the next two weeks. However, the...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Oct 2021 18:19