Laptop

Monstrous Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop becomes more powerful with new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh

Dell has made the 2026 Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop even better, as the machine can now be had with the new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh CPUs. Configurable with up to a Core Ultra 9 290 HX and an RTX 5090, the 18-inch Alienware 18 Area-51 is meant for high-refresh rate QHD/4K gaming.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Mar 2026 09:26

The Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 has an optional OLED display.

Dell releases Alienware 16 Area-51 Laptop with optional OLED display and up to 64GB RAM

Dell has released the Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop that was first unveiled at CES 2026. The gaming laptop has a new design, optional OLED display, and can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus processor.

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Mar 2026 09:05

The ThinkPad P14s i G7 features a 14.5-inch display.

With LPCAMM2 memory: Lenovo launches new 14-inch ThinkPad with Intel Panther Lake

Lenovo has launched another compact laptop featuring user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 memory. Offered with Intel Panther Lake processors and optional discrete graphics too, the ThinkPad P14s i G7 will be available with a 120 Hz and 3K display too plus a 75 Wh battery.

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2026 22:39

Going Panther Lake very quickly: Lenovo updates ThinkPad P1 line with the P1 Gen 9 after just six months

An unexpected update: Lenovo is already replacing the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with the next gen model, the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 9. This new version is only a small update, focused mainly on internal changes.

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30

AMD CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, LPCAMM2: Redesigned Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen 9 HX 400 announced

Apart from the expensive ThinkPad P1, Lenovo also updates the less expensive ThinkPad P16s line. The new ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 has a unified design for both the AMD and Intel models, as well as dedicated Nvidia GPUs for the AMD variants for the first time.

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 AMD contains most of its ports on its left-hand side.

Lenovo launches new 14-inch ThinkPad with AMD Gorgon Point and up to 96 GB RAM

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 AMD has arrived to replace its AMD Strix Point-based predecessor. Launching with up to the Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, the new 14-inch ThinkPad can also be configured with a 2.8K OLED display and 96 GB of user-replaceable RAM within a housing that weighs just 1.29 kg.

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2026 22:30

Dell Pro Precision 7 16 and Pro Precision 7 14 weigh 1.59 kg (3.51 lbs.) and 2.17 kg (4.78 lbs.) respectively.

Super powerful Dell Pro Precision 7 14 and Pro Precision 7 16 workstation laptops are now official

The Dell Pro Precision 7 14 and Pro Precision 7 16 workstation laptops are now official with the latest Intel Panther Lake APUs and powerful Nvidia RTX Pro graphics. Both mobile workstations feature clean designs with Dell's new modern keyboards and Thunderbolt 4/5 ports.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Mar 2026 21:55

Dell has unveiled two new workstation-grade laptops

Dell unveils Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 14 and 16 with Intel Panther Lake and LPCAMM memory

The Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 14 and Pro Precision 5 Series 16 laptops are now official. They are workstation-grade machines that come with Nvidia RTX Pro GPUs and LPCAMM memory modules.

Anil Ganti, 16 Mar 2026 21:30

Dell will sell the Pro Max 16 MC16255 in a single colour option.

Dell launches new 16-inch workstation with AMD Strix Point and Gorgon Point processors

Dell has launched a new 16-inch workstation. Equipped with AMD Strix Point or Gorgon Point processors, the Pro Max 16 MC16255 can also be configured with up to 64 GB RAM, a 96 Wh battery and an Nvidia RTX Pro 1000 Blackwell Generation laptop GPU.

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2026 21:30

SparkyLinux 2026.03 Tiamat now available with a long list of changes

SparkyLinux 2026.03 comes with a new kernel and multiple package updates

Based on the Debian testing "Forky" repository as of March 14, 2026, SparkyLinux 2026.03 “Tiamat” comes with the Linux kernel 6.19.6, Firefox and Thunderbird 140.8.0esr, Calamares 3.4.2, and more. The list of versions available includes LXQt, MATE, and MinimalGUI (Openbox), as well as MinimalCLI (text mode).

Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2026 20:02

GLF OS 25.11 Phoenix Pulsar launches with 6.18 LTS kernel, Nvidia 590.48 driver, and more

GLF OS 25.11 packs the 6.18 LTS kernel alongside the Nvidia driver 590.48 and more

Codenamed "Phoenix Pulsar" and packing the LTS Linux kernel with version 6.18, GLF OS 25.11 also includes the Nvidia driver 590.48 and a generous list of new built-in apps. The list includes pieces of code such as KCalc, Thunderbird, digiKam, the in-house developed Nix-Firewall-Management app, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2026 19:28

The new Panasonic ToughBook 56 is powered by a Core Ultra 7 265H CPU.

Panasonic unveils new rugged laptop with dual hot-swap batteries and plenty of ports

Panasonic has unveiled a new rugged laptop, dubbed the ToughBook 56. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the 55, the latest ToughBook packs a powerful processor, a respectable discrete graphics GPU, of course, a host of expansion options.

Sambit Saha, 16 Mar 2026 19:25

Micron DDR5 DRAM modules (edited with Canva).

New DDR5 RAM price analysis shows glimmer of hope in gloomy, unpredictable market

When it comes to RAM and storage pricing, a major change in the industry as a whole has taken place. Smartphones, desktops, laptops, and pretty much every industry has been negatively impacted, but a new report could be bringing some positive news with an upward trend.

Vineet Washington, 16 Mar 2026 18:31

One of AMD's next gen laptop CPUs has shown up on Geekbench

AMD Medusa Point laptop CPU with Zen 6 cores makes Geekbench debut

A 10-core AMD Medusa Point CPU has just shown up on Geekbench, likely the AMD Ryzen AI 9 565. Medusa Point is slated to use Zen 6 CPU cores and is expected to debut sometime in 2027.

Anil Ganti, 16 Mar 2026 16:15

Microsoft says some Samsung PCs can lose access to the C: drive after KB5077181 and later updates, but it blames the Galaxy Connect app rather than Windows itself.

Windows 11 KB5077181 leaves some Samsung PCs unable to access C: drive, Microsoft confirms

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 known issue that can make the C: drive inaccessible on some Samsung PCs, although it says the root cause is the Galaxy Connect app.

Darryl Linington, 16 Mar 2026 11:59

Apple's M5 Max in the MacBook Pro 16 is around 15 % faster compared to the MacBook Pro 14

Apple's new M5 Max SoC shows its full potential in the larger MacBook Pro 16 and the performance is noticeably better compared to the MacBook Pro 14. The performance is also stable, and the fans are quieter at the same time.

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Mar 2026 01:12

Microsoft says Windows 11 hotpatch KB5084597 fixes an RRAS security issue and installs without a restart on eligible devices.

Windows 11 KB5084597 arrives as an out-of-band security fix for managed devices

Microsoft has released out-of-band Windows 11 hotpatch KB5084597 for an RRAS security issue, with no restart required on eligible hotpatch-enabled devices.

Darryl Linington, 15 Mar 2026 07:38

Apple's MacBook Pro 14 cannot handle the M5 Max

If you are interested in the new M5 Max SoC, we recommend you get the larger MacBook Pro 16. The compact 14-inch model suffers from inconsistent performance. This is not only the case for the stress test, but also pure CPU or GPU performance.

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Mar 2026 01:00

MSI gaming laptops, desktops, and other gear shown

MSI to raise gaming laptop and GPU prices by as much as 30%, with memory shortage ongoing

MSI is unlikely to provide relief to buyers struggling to afford a gaming PC. At an investor briefing, it confirmed the cost of gaming laptops and desktops will climb by 15-30%. Facing astronomical memory prices, some Nvidia GPU models may become even scarcer.

Adam Corsetti, 15 Mar 2026 00:22

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop with 32 GB RAM is now $980 off for a limited time.

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with 32 GB RAM and beautiful OLED display is over $1,000 off for a limited time

Thanks to an ongoing sale at Lenovo, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop is now available with an attractive 39% discount. The laptop sports an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 32 GB RAM, and a beautiful 2.8K OLED display.

Sambit Saha, 14 Mar 2026 23:21

Apple tries to hide that the power adaptors of MacBook Pro models are insufficient

Apple offers the same power adaptors for its MacBook Pro models for years now - 96W for the 14-inch model and 140W for the 16-inch model. Our reviews of the latest M5 generation show that they are insufficient, and that Apple is not very transparent about it.

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Mar 2026 18:25

Early Windows 11 user reports link KB5079473 to crashes and freezes while Microsoft still says the update has no known issues.

Windows 11 KB5079473 update causing BSOD and freezes for some users

Windows 11 users are reporting crashes, freezes, BSODs, and failed installs after KB5079473, but Microsoft still lists no known issues for the March 2026 update.

Darryl Linington, 14 Mar 2026 10:45

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 10 convertible laptop weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs.).

Deal | This OLED Lenovo laptop beats MacBook Neo with 16 GB RAM and better display for less than $699

Best Buy is now selling the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Windows laptop at 28% discount. The price cut puts the Yoga 7 Gen 10 in the same price bracket as the just-released MacBook Neo. However, the Lenovo Yoga 7 convertible laptop enjoys a distinct hardware advantage over the MacBook Neo.

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Mar 2026 02:22

Superheroes Invincible and Rex Splode playing their corresponding characters in the upcoming Invincible VS fighting game.

🎙️ OpinionInvincible VS skips PC open beta and other fighting games may follow

Invincible VS is getting a console-exclusive Open Beta from April 9th to April 11th ahead of its April 30th release date. While the developers reassure PC players that the game will also launch on PC, the effort to avoid data mining reveals is obvious—and justified.

Christopher Harper, 13 Mar 2026 23:04

The FA401EA is Asus' only gaming laptop without a dedicated GPU.

New Asus 14-inch gaming laptop with AMD Strix Halo shows stellar performance following recent US release

Asus has just released its first 14-inch gaming laptop featuring AMD Strix Halo in the US. Coinciding with this launch, a popular YouTuber has put the FA401EA and its new Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU through its paces with impressive results in modern triple-A games at 1600p.

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2026 22:28

The Panther Lake Xiaomi Book Pro 14 features a 72Wh battery. Pictured: a promo picture of the laptop showing its side.

Panther Lake-powered Xiaomi Book Pro 14 teased with MacBook Pro M5-beating battery life

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Panther Lake-powered Book Pro 14. Through a new teaser, the company has confirmed some battery details of the laptop and claims it can beat the Apple MacBook Pro M5 in terms of on-battery runtime.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Mar 2026 18:17

Deal | HP OmniBook 3 laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 32 GB RAM drops to $749.99

This slim and light model from HP also features a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and weighs only 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs). The 15.6-inch IPS panel is limited to 1080p resolution and 62.5% sRGB color gamut, but its maximum brightness hits 300 nits. Port selection is minimal with no ultra fast connectors.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Mar 2026 14:03

EndeavourOS 2026.03.06 Titan now available with new kernel and several updated packages

EndeavourOS 2026.03.06 launches with installer improvements and the 6.19.6 kernel

Baptized after the second-largest moon in our solar system, the Titan release of EndeavourOS also carries the 2026.03.06 version number. In addition to the Linux 6.19 kernel and KDE Plasma 6.6, it also comes with Firefox 148 and Calamares 26.03, as well as multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2026 12:46

Meta says four new MTIA chip generations are on the way as it expands its in-house AI infrastructure.

Meta shatters silicon cycle: Four new AI chips by 2027

Meta unveils an aggressive AI silicon roadmap, deploying four MTIA generations by 2027. Discover how custom MTIA 500 chips will power GenAI at scale.

Darryl Linington, 13 Mar 2026 08:54

Apple's MacBook Air 15 M5 can play Assassin's Creed Shadows at more than 30 fps

Assassin's Creed Shadows is currently one of the most demanding games and is even a challenge for powerful multimedia laptops. We were therefore very impressed that the new MacBook Air 15 M5 manages more than 30 fps without throttling or any fan noises.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Mar 2026 23:27

LinuxHub Prime 3.1.5 is another Arch-based distro that got updated this month

Arch-based LinuxHub Prime 3.1.5 launches with multiple updates and fixes

The latest update of LinuxHub Prime is 3.1.5, and its highlights include Conky support, an improved live ISO image that now features an option to change screen resolution, updated Welcome and Config apps, better error handling for Calamares, updated Plymouth, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2026 20:55

The Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 misses out on Core Ultra X processors for the time being.

Lenovo releases new 14-inch Panther Lake laptop globally with 1,100 nit OLED display

The latest Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is now available to purchase globally. Not to be confused with its Ultra Aura Edition counterpart, the new Gen 11 model combines an Intel Panther Lake-U series processor with a large battery and three OLED display options at launch.

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2026 19:02

The iGame gaming laptop is powered by an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and a 16-core Intel Panther Lake CPU.

GeForce RTX 5070, Intel Panther Lake-powered gaming laptop with ultra-fast 300 Hz display showcased at event

The Colorful iGame M15 Origo is a 15.3-inch gaming laptop with a speedy 300 Hz QHD display. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Panther Lake CPU and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, the gaming laptop is expected to arrive in the near future.

Sambit Saha, 12 Mar 2026 17:51

Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is beaten by Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 in terms of price

Samsung's new Galaxy Book6 Ultra is a very good multimedia laptop, but it is very expensive at €3,800. Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 is also a very good multimedia laptop, which is available for €2,700 with an even brighter Tandem OLED panel as well as 64 GB RAM.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Mar 2026 17:13

The $1,099 base model of the new Apple MacBook Air 13 is an easy recommendation thanks to the new 512 GB SSD

While the old MacBook Air 13 M4 was already a great everyday laptop for many users, the 256 GB SSD in the base model was not ideal. The new M5 model now gets a 512 GB SSD be default, so it is the best version for the majority of people.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Mar 2026 13:00

The refreshed Xiaomi Book Pro 14 can be equipped with up to the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H. Pictured: the laptop in white.

Refreshed Xiaomi Book Pro 14 goes official as new thin Intel Panther Lake laptop

The Xiaomi Book Pro 14 has been officially announced, and it's positioned as an "ultra-thin" Panther Lake laptop that can be configured with up to the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H CPU. Pricing details are yet to be confirmed.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Mar 2026 09:51

Apple toys with the competition - MacBook Neo offers more single-core performance than any mobile processor from AMD, Intel or Qualcomm

Apple's new MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro smartphone processor and offers excellent single-core performance, which beats every mobile processor from AMD, Intel and Qualcomm. And Apple does not even have to use the latest A19 Pro from the iPhone 17 Pro.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Mar 2026 00:02

Apple's MacBook Neo has arrived - Our initial impressions of the $599 MacBook

The new Apple MacBook Neo has arrived and we started our tests of the base model for $599. How is our initial impression and is the smartphone processor Apple A18 Pro powerful enough for a laptop?

Andreas Osthoff, 11 Mar 2026 22:16

Apple's MacBook Neo looks to be slower than the cheapest iPhone currently available.

Apple's budget laptop is slower than its budget phone: iPhone 17e faster than MacBook Neo

Based on initial Geekbench scores, it appears that Apple's cheapest iPhone (the iPhone 17e) is faster than its cheapest laptop, the MacBook Neo. Per Geekbench 6, the iPhone 17e outscores the MacBook Neo by roughly 6% in both single- and multi-core benchmarks.

Sam Medley, 11 Mar 2026 21:25

The USB drive will initially be available in a limited quantity. Pictured: a promo picture for the program.

Google's new $3 USB drive aims to bring old laptops back to life

Back Market, an online marketplace for certified refurbished electronics, and Google have teamed up to bring old and dated laptops back to life with a $3 USB stick. This drive basically has the ChromeOS Flex installer, a lightweight, cloud-based OS.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Mar 2026 15:56

Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday brings 79 vulnerability fixes, including two publicly disclosed zero-days, alongside new cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, Windows 11 KB5079473 rolls out

Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 79 flaws, including two publicly disclosed zero-days. Windows 11 gets KB5079473 and KB5078883, while Windows 10 receives KB5078885.

Darryl Linington, 11 Mar 2026 15:53

Acer announces TravelMate P4 / P2 Copilot+ business laptops with Intel vPro Core Ultra 300 processors

All new TravelMate P4 and P2 models are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 365 processor with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Screen options include 1920 x 1200 and 2880 x 1800 IPS panels and the laptops come with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and fingerprint sensor plus Intel vPro security.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Mar 2026 14:30