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In a recent performance review comparing Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200 series laptop processors on Linux and Windows 11, performance on Linux was consistently better across almost all benchmarks. Linux was on average 14% faster, and Blender 3D rendering and heavily multi-threaded workloads saw the biggest performance gap.

The hype surrounding AI PCs is not reflected in the sales figures: according to the latest data from the IDC, around 1.7 million fewer computers were sold in the third quarter of 2024 than in the same quarter of last year, with Apple accounting for a large part of the decline in sales.

The Cuktech 20 is enjoying a hefty Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discount. While this sale lasts, the 25,000 mAh power bank with 140W fast charging support will be available at $79.99, its all-time low price.

A new leaked Geekbench benchmark result has seemingly exposed the upcoming Core 7 250H laptop CPU as a 14th-Gen CPU in disguise. This may be disappointing to some, but it may mean top-tier performance in a cheaper package.

Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro was undoubtedly the underdog of the lineup, featuring fewer ports as well as far lower memory. With the M4 generation, Apple seems to be doing away with the idea of trimming features on its entry-tier M4 MacBook Pro.

As part of Best Buy's reaction to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days promotion, the big box retailer is selling the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED at $400 off. This laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 15.6-inch OLED screen.

GPD has finally released its long-awaited dual-display convertible laptop. Available from $1,270, the GPD Duo can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.

The 57th release of the open-source, security-focused OpenBSD operating system is now available and carries the 7.6 version label. Its highlights include support for the Milk-V Pioneer board and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, multiple tweaks and fixes, improved video acceleration support, and more.

The 18-inch behemoth of a gaming laptop weighs more than 9 lbs, but the Alienware m18 R2 also sports some pretty impressive specs including the Intel Core i9-14900HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 with 12GB VRAM.

The latest Intel Core Ultra 200 Lunar Lake APUs bring the new Arc 130V and 140V iGPUs. Based on the Xe2 architecture, the Arc 140V has proven to be a considerable leap forward over Intel's previous efforts. The iGPU has now been tested in Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing and XeSS enabled and the result is quite impressive.

The Framework laptop can now be extended with peculiar extras via a new adapter that can be produced with a 3D printer. A laptop on wheels? A cable holder? Feet for better cooling and ergonomics? All possible with the right Lego bricks.

Apple is gearing up for a jam-packed launch schedule for its MacBook and iPad lineups. While the MacBook Pro and Air models are expected to feature M4-powered internals, not much is known about what Apple has in store for the refreshed iPad Air and iPad Mini lineups.

An Apple M4-powered MacBook Pro has shown up on Geekbench. In the CPU tests, it performs more or less on par with its tablet version. In OpenCL, the M4's 10-core GPU offers a 25% performance uplift over the M3.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 also comes with a 3K display with 165Hz and up to 400 nits. Thanks to the capable RTX 4070 and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, the compact 14-inch gaming laptop is a noteworthy alternative to the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

The latest installment of EA Sports FC feels like a halfway attempt to deliver on the promises of last year's rebrand. With the exception of chaotic arcade-style ‘Rush’ matches, upgraded gameplay tactics and a refreshingly new take on the Career mode, The World's Game remains mostly the same: A familiar simulation with familiar frustrations.

The 2024 Acer Aspire 16 pairs a current-gen Raptor Lake-U Refresh processor with an ageing RTX 2050. Despite this, it still offers significantly better 3D performance than all competing multimedia laptops with the latest integrated graphics.

The compelling AMD Ryzen 7 configuration of the Lenovo LOQ 15 has seen another price drop and is now on sale for just $929, which makes it one of the most affordable budget gaming laptops with Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics card.

The industry has been abuzz with rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro lineup. Recent estimates cast doubt on the likelihood of an October event, although the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max are still widely expected to see the light of day within this year.

The latest Lenovo Legion Slim Gen 9 gaming laptop with a 16-inch 2560x1600 resolution display is currently retailing at a steep $400 discount at Micro Center. The resulting price has made the laptop a no-brainer, since it packs a Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU and an RTX 4070 laptop GPU.

A reputable retailer is offering a large 66% discount on the ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 with the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840HS, 16GB RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU with 6GB VRAM. Priced at $1,061, it features a 4K IPS display, upgradable memory, and modern connectivity options like USB 4 and Wi-Fi 6E, which makes it worth considering for multimedia users who are looking for a 16-inch workstation laptop.

The 2024 Acer Swift X 14 price has now dropped by a massive 27% on Amazon. The discount has brought the RTX 4060-equipped laptop down to its lowest price ever, resulting in a machine that is both powerful and affordable.

Unleashed yesterday alongside a refreshed Nvidia app that sports RTX HDR multi-monitor support, the 565.90 GeForce Game Ready Driver software package focuses on three games, namely MechWarrior 5: Clans, Throne and Liberty, and Starship Troopers: Extermination. The update also sports optimal settings for three titles and several fixes.

Less than four months after the arrival of version 24.0 "Wynsdey," Manjaro Linux 24.1 is ready to be unleashed. Dubbed "Xahea," the arrival of the updated is imminent, as today's stable refresh removes the kernel with version 6.9 alongside many other changes. The new ISOs are expected to come out soon.

Based on Manjaro and inspired by CrunchBang and taking advantage of a few BunsenLabs utilities, Mabox Linux comes with a lightweight, ready-to-use software environment that works great on old, slow computers. Using Openbox, tint2, and Jgmenu, it has just been updated to version 24.09.

In addition to the RTX 4090 and Core i9, the Acer Predator Helios also features a mini-LED screen with 250Hz, 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD. Also, Best Buy has now discounted the 18-inch behemoth of a gaming laptop to its lowest price thus far.

The 2023 Gigabyte Aorus 15X is currently one of the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptops on the market thanks to a substantial discount of $614. Alongside a Core i9-13980HX and a QHD display, the price/performance delivered by the Aorus 15X on sale is excellent, making this a good opportunity to snag the machine.

The HP Victus 16 gaming laptop has recently seen a $500 markdown from list price at Best Buy. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB of memory, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad not only ensures more efficient cooling of gaming notebooks, but also expands the range of USB ports of your own notebook. Fan control and the RGB lighting of the cooling pad can be individually configured via Razer Synpapse.

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and an Nvidia RTX 4060 is now down to $962.99 on the official store. To get this full $557 price cut on the gaming laptop, use the "LENOVOLIVE10" coupon during checkout.

The Dell G16 7630 is a powerful yet comparatively affordable gaming laptop with an Intel Core i9-13900HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070. It's currently available at a 33% discount and offers a lot of value thanks to upgradeable 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch display with 240Hz. For price-conscious QHD gamers, this gaming laptop deal is one of the best bang for the buck options available right now.

Up for purchase at $159.99, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds bring together active noise cancellation, Qi wireless charging, and instant swapping between mobile Bluetooth and console/PC audio. This piece of audio hardware for gamers is now available for online orders and will hit retail stores in late October.

GPD is a little over a week away from releasing the Duo. In the meantime, a YouTuber has shared an unboxing video of the AMD Zen 5-powered laptop that confirms more details like its high starting weight.

With the launch of the Core Ultra 7 258V, Intel now has the most powerful iGPU in the world in the Arc 140V. According to a gaming test conducted on the chip, the Arc 140V performs impressively well with FSR/XeSS image upscaling. This bodes well for the upcoming Lunar Lake handheld gaming consoles.

The particularly robust Panasonic Toughbook G2 Mk3 receives major upgrades, including a significantly better camera and a more modern Intel Meteor Lake processor, while remaining compatible with most accessories from previous models.

The Dell G15 5530 gaming laptop with a Core i7-13650HX and an RTX 4060 GPU has once again dropped to $899.99. The price can be brought down further with a coupon code, making the G15 5530 an awesome deal for gamers who are on the lookout for a cost-effective mid-range machine.

With a short history that started in 2023, Liya Linux is a one-man effort based on Arch with reduced system requirements alongside modern looks and improved security. Released yesterday, version 2.1 comes with the 6.11.0-1 kernel, also updating various packages such as openssh, openssl, perl, samba, wayland, and many others.

Intel's desktop CPU roadmap sees major shifts, with the LGA-1851 socket now set to debut with Arrow Lake-S instead of Meteor Lake-S. The company has also canceled plans for a refresh of Arrow Lake-S, suggesting a growing focus on mobile platforms like Lunar Lake and Panther Lake.