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Deal | Excellent Lenovo Legion Pro 7i with RTX 4080 and Core i9 scores massive 35% discount

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is an excellent powerhouse laptop aimed at gamers as well as professionals. The laptop's RTX 4080 GPU enjoys a substantial 175 W TDP, and its Core i9-14900HX CPU is no slouch either. Thanks to an ongoing discount on B&H Photo Video, the laptop can now be purchased with a significant discount.

Sambit Saha, 11 Dec 2024 20:26

Users of Adobe software, including Adobe Reader and Experience Manager, should apply software updates to protect against recently discovered vulnerabilities. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe Patchday: More than 150 security fixes for Illustrator, Acrobat Reader and other applications

Software giant Adobe is patching a number of vulnerabilities in products including Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, InDesign, Illustrator, and Substance 3D Modeler. The most affected product, it turns out, is Experience Manager.

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 14:43

The Lenovo Slim 7i has a removeable SSD. (Image source: Intel/eBay, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 9 (2024) OLED laptop drops to new lowest-ever price of less than $650

The Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 with a 14-inch OLED display, a Core Ultra 5 125H Meteor Lake CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage is now on sale for a new record-low price. The laptop is highly rated and will make for an excellent daily driver due to its well-built chassis, good display, and solid battery life.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Dec 2024 13:54

Vulnerabilities in several versions of Windows mandate the installation of security updates from Windows Update. (Image source: Microsoft)

Critical security updates: Attackers can obtain system privileges on Windows devices

A security vulnerability in Windows 10 and 11, as well as Windows Server 2008 and 2022, is currently being actively exploited by attackers, making it urgent to install the latest security updates through Windows Update. Otherwise, attackers could use the vulnerability to gain system rights and cause significant damage.

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 12:37

The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus and the Pro Max 18 Plus sport Magnesium designs to keep weight to a minimum. (Image source: Weibo)

Details of Dell Pro Max 16 and Dell Pro Max 18 Plus workstations leak with tandem OLED displays and CAMM2 RAM

Early details of two new Dell workstations have leaked online. Billed as the Dell Pro Max 16 and Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, the pair are said to feature CAMM2 RAM, tandem OLED displays and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, among other flagship hardware.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2024 19:48

20 years ago, IBM sold the ThinkPad: How Lenovo used the it to become the PC juggernaut (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

20 years ago, IBM sold the ThinkPad: How Lenovo used it to become the PC juggernaut

CheckMag December 2004: IBM, one of the founding fathers of the personal computing world, announces that its ThinkPad business is being sold to a then little known entity called Lenovo. 20 years later, the combined company is the largest PC manufacturer by volume - a success story is worth analyzing.

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Dec 2024 18:02

PNY CS2150 SSD debuts with up to 10GB/s read speed thanks to PCIe Gen5 upgrade

PNY touts its latest solid-state drive (SSD) as capable of "Next-Gen Speeds" thanks to its new NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface. The OEM asserts that it is the ideal new PC upgrade for professionals with its TCG Opal 2.0 spec. The CS2150 also supports Microsoft DirectStorage for potentially enhanced loading times in Windows gaming.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2024 17:39

The TUF Gaming F15 gaming laptop weighs around 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus TUF F15 RTX 4070 gaming laptop with 100% sRGB display drops back to record low price after 29% cut

The Asus TUF F15 gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 GPU at the helm is now on sale at a discount of 29%. The notebook pairs the RTX 4070 with a 10-core/16-thread Core i7-13620H CPU, 16 GB DDR5 memory, and a 1 TB SSD. Display duties are handled by a 15.6-inch 144 Hz IPS panel with G-Sync.

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Dec 2024 13:50

Window Maker Live 12.8 desktop with GNU Mail (Image source: SourceForge)

Debian-based Window Maker Live 12.8 comes with recompiled packages and GUI enhancements

Integrating Firefox and Thunderbird with GNOME components on top of the Window Maker window manager and a Debian core, Window Maker Live is a live Linux distro that has just moved from version 0.96.0-0 to 12.8. As its name suggests, this update comes with all the goodies from the Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" release.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2024 12:39

AMD's upcoming Strix Halo flagship has a particularly long name (image source: AMD)

Flagship AMD Strix Halo CPU makes Geekbench debut with a confusing name and GeForce RTX 4060 level GPU performance

AMD's upcoming high-end laptop silicon, codenamed Strix Halo, has shown up on Geekbench again. This time, it is the top-spec AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395, complete with 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and what looks like a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 GPU.

Anil Ganti, 10 Dec 2024 06:42

Lenovo has discounted the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 OLED by a whopping 65% (Image source: Mario Petzold)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s with 64GB memory and 4K OLED discounted by massive 65%

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U and a soldered but huge 64GB RAM as well as an impressive 4K OLED display, which turns the 16-inch workstation into a capable multimedia machine for buyers who can spend roughly $1,000.

Enrico Frahn, 09 Dec 2024 22:37

Manjaro-driven Slimbook Hero gaming laptop (Image source: Slimbook)

Manjaro 24.2 "Yonada" launches with the latest LTS Linux kernel and multiple updated packages

Arch-based Manjaro Linux is back with an update that relies on the new LTS Linux kernel, which is 6.12. This refresh, with version number 24.2 and known as "Yonada," is available in three editions. These are GNOME 47.2, KDE Plasma 6.2, and Xfce 4.18. The embedded versions and community editions have not been updated yet.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2024 20:24

The RTX 4080-powered Creator 16 Studio boasts an impressive 4K mini LED display. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | RTX 4080-powered MSI Creator 16 with 4K mini LED display discounted to lowest-ever price

The MSI Creator 16 Studio is a great laptop aimed at creative professionals. Thanks to its beautiful 16-inch 4K 120Hz mini LED display, the Creator 16 becomes an easy recommendation for content creators. Under the hood, the laptop is powered by the Core Ultra 9 185H CPU and the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, delivering ample performance for creative needs.

Sambit Saha, 09 Dec 2024 20:24

The Asus ProArt P16 (H7606) has a ProArt DialPad integrated right into the trackpad. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus ProArt P16 4K OLED laptop with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and RTX 4060 now on sale at lowest ever price

The latest Asus ProArt P16 price has now dropped down to the lowest ever level at Best Buy. The laptop features the Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5x memory, and 1 TB of storage. Around the front, the notebook implements a 16-inch Asus Lumina OLED display with a 4K resolution.

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Dec 2024 11:32

The Acer Predator Helios 18 has a 90 Wh battery. (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Certified-refurbished Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4080 gaming laptop with two-year warranty is now $725 off

The 2024 Acer Predator Helios 18 in certified-refurbished condition and powered by a Core i9-14900HX CPU and an RTX 4080 laptop GPU can now be yours at a discount of more than $700. The discount has dragged the final price to below $1,800, making the Predator Helios 18 an excellent value for fans of powerful 18-inch gaming laptops.

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Dec 2024 09:01

The Acer Swift 16 AI is a 16-inch Lunar Lake-powered notebook with a beautiful OLED display. (Image source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Swift 16 with excellent 3K OLED display and Core Ultra 7 256V discounted to lowest price ever

The Lunar Lake-powered Acer Swift 16 AI laptop features an excellent 3K OLED display, impressive battery life, and decent enough performance for the majority of use cases. Thanks to an ongoing offer at Best Buy, the laptop can now be bought for its lowest-ever price.

Sambit Saha, 08 Dec 2024 20:38

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 is currently 67% off (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 Pro-powered Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 gets gigantic 67% discount

In addition to the well-performing Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 features a pretty good Full-HD touchscreen with full sRGB colors and up to 400 nits. Thanks to the enormous price cut, the 16-inch laptop is still worth considering for multimedia users.

Enrico Frahn, 08 Dec 2024 18:52

The MagicBook Art 14. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon released in Europe with free tablet and earbuds

The Snapdragon X Elite-powered version of Honor's MagicBook Art 14 laptop has become available in Germany, with freebies that include a whole Android tablet for a limited time. The 3.1K 120Hz OLED PC is touted as an ultra-thin and light source of "smooth" on-board AI, and comes with a detachable magnetic webcam for convenient, secure conferencing.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2024 16:13

A well-known leaker from the Windows universe names a few key details about Microsoft's planned Surface lineup in 2025. (Image source: Notebookcheck).

Surface Laptop Mini and more: Microsoft's plans for the Surface lineup in 2025

2024 saw the introduction of quite a few new Surface products. The second half of the year in particular was packed with new CoPilot+ PCs and convertibles with the Snapdragon X Elite chip. In addition to a Surface Laptop with Intel Lunar Lake that has already appeared in leaks, Microsoft has a lot of new things planned for 2025, according to a well-known leaker.

Alexander Fagot, 08 Dec 2024 14:46

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 566.36 details (Image source: Own)

Delta Force and Path of Exile 2 receive optimizations in the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package

In addition to day-one support for several titles launching this month, including Delta Force, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Path of Exile 2, Nvidia's driver package with version number 566.36 also packs one-click optimal settings for three games, several fixes, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2024 15:44

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is already available in the global market (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition: Laptop with PCIe 5.0 SSD launches in China

Lenovo has launched the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition has in China. It's the first to feature a PCIe 5.0 slot, but it's worth noting that the laptop is already available in the global market.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Dec 2024 12:14

TSMC is on track to deliver 2nm. (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC 2 nanometer trial run yields exceed estimations at over 60%

Devices such as next-gen iPhones, Macs and iPad Pros are believed to be powered by processors supplied by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as it has mastered the production of the bleeding-edge 2 nanometer production process. Now, the firm is said to be even closer to its target of producing this kind of silicon on schedule than expected.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2024 19:35

Alpine Linux KDE desktop (Image source: /u/grigio on Reddit)

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

Community-developed ultralight Linux distro Alpine is back with version 3.21.0. The first release in the 3.21 stable series comes with loongarch64 CPU support, as well as multiple updated packages, including GNOME 47, GCC 14, PHP 8.4, and more. It also sports version 6.12 of the Linux kernel.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2024 11:05

Apple's first foldable device might not be a smartphone (image generated by Leonardo.ai)

Apple display roadmap forebodes the launch of an 18-inch foldable device in 2028

A new roadmap from Omdia highlights when different Apple products will get the highly anticipated OLED upgrade. The iPad Mini and MacBook Pros will get it first, followed by the iPad and lastly, the MacBook Air. Apple even has a giant 18-inch foldable in the works.

Anil Ganti, 05 Dec 2024 15:49

The Fortis G1i 14-inch Chromebook. (Image source: HP)

HP Fortis G1-series Chromebooks and laptop debut as new school-proof lightweight PCs

HP asserts that its latest education-friendly PCs have the stamina students need to get through the school day in terms of both performance and battery life while remaining as light and thin as possible. The series consists of new Chromebooks powered by either MediaTek or Intel platforms, some of which also have Windows and/or Flip variants.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2024 15:00

The Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 makes its review-debut in the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 makes its review-debut in the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD

Strix Point is finally arriving in more devices and flavors. For example, the new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360. This slender business laptop is ideally suited for the 8 core version of Zen 5.

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Dec 2024 03:16

In our review, the RTX 4070-equipped Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 got a bunch of praise (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | RTX 4070-powered Acer Predator Helios Neo 14-inch gaming laptop drops to lowest price yet

The 14-inch Acer Predator Helios Neo is a sleek yet well-equipped 3K gaming laptop with an RTX 4070, 16GB RAM and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H. Thanks to a 30% discount, the portable gaming machine is now just $1,229.

Enrico Frahn, 04 Dec 2024 23:05

Puppy Linux successor EasyOS is back with several fixes and the 6.6.61 kernel

While remaining an experimental distribution, EasyOS 6.5 is also considered a rather mature piece of code. Its highlights include several fixes, the 6.6.61 Linux kernel, as well as Chromium 130.0.6723.91 compiled in OpenEmbedded. This milestone refresh targets both releases, namely Scarthgap and Daedalus.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2024 17:22

The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 (Intel) has per-key RGB backlighting. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Highly rated Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 (2024) with RTX 4070 is now on sale at $500 discount

The 2024 Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 gaming laptop is back on sale at an enticing discount of $500. The laptop features an upper-midrange configuration of a flagship Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage alongside a 16-inch QHD+ display.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Dec 2024 14:28

The Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (2024) has a 4-zone RGB keyboard. (Image source: Lenovo/Walmart, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (2024) price for RTX 4060 and Core i7-13650HX SKU slashed by massive 32%

The Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 gaming laptop that launched in early 2024 is now on sale at Walmart at a substantial discount of more than $400. The notebook features a 16-inch IPS panel powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU alongside a Core i7-13650HX CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Dec 2024 03:04

Next-gen foldable laptop tipped to debut with in-built haptic keyboard and custom silicon

One of the next laptops with a foldable display might be one with no need for an external physical keyboard, according to a new leak. It might have an up-to-date build with a processor designed in-house by its OEM. The device may or may not come as a follow-up to the world's first tri-folding smartphone.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2024 20:07

Honor is the first company to release Intel Raptor Lake Refresh-powered laptops. (Image source: Honor)

First Intel Core 200H processor showcased by new Honor laptop releases

Honor has updated its mid-range laptop series with a new pair of 14-inch and 16-inch models. In the process, it has revealed a new Intel Core 200H processor based on the chip manufacturer's Raptor Lake Refresh architecture.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2024 19:50

Nitrux 3.8.0 db desktop (Image source: Nitrux)

Debian-based Nitrux 3.8.0 launches with updated apps, system installer fixes, and more

Codenamed "db" and using the version number 3.8.0, the latest Nitrux release comes with updated apps such as Firefox 133.0, MESA 24.2.8, some fixes to the system installer, as well as OpenRC reorganization that improves the service script. The Calamares configuration tool and the offline documentation have been updated as well.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2024 17:46

FreeBSD 14.2 now available with OpenZFS 2.2.6 and multiple optimizations

FreeBSD's third release of the stable/14 branch, labeled 14.2 and dedicated to the memory of Mike Karels, arrives with OpenZFS 2.2.6, OpenSSL 3.0.15, and support in the installer for downloading and installing the needed firmware packages after deploying the base system. OCI container images are now also available.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2024 13:47

The HP Victus 16 packs an RTX 4070 Laptop and Ryzen 7 8845HS for respectable gaming prowess in a budget. (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | RTX 4070-equipped HP Victus 16 with Ryzen 7 8845HS drops to lowest-ever price on Best Buy

The HP Victus 16 rocks an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and a Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU for an affordable price - now lower than ever thanks to Best Buy's ongoing Cyber Sale. The laptop performs admirably well, making it a solid mid-range gaming machine.

Sambit Saha, 03 Dec 2024 01:46

ASUS TUF A16 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 Laptop GPU drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon. (Image source: Amazon)

Cyber Monday Deal | RTX 4070, Ryzen 9-powered ASUS TUF A16 gaming laptop crashes to lowest price ever on Amazon

The ASUS TUF A16 is a respectable mid-range gaming laptop boasting a Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU and an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. Thanks to Amazon's ongoing Cyber Monday sale, the TUF A16 can now be purchased with a hefty $500 discount.

Sambit Saha, 02 Dec 2024 19:27

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition features Wi-Fi 7 and BT 5.4. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Long-lasting Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition price reaches new record low after 32% discount

Lenovo's excellent Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has attained a new historic-low price after a massive 32% discount. As a result, the laptop can now be had for less than $950 straight from Lenovo. The new Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition price presents a good opportunity to buy one of the best Intel Lunar Lake laptops currently on the market.

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Dec 2024 11:20

The ASUS TUF A15 gaming laptop is powered by a Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU and an RTX 4070 laptop GPU. (Image source: ASUS)

Deal | RTX 4070-powered ASUS TUF A15 with 144 Hz display drops to lowest price of the year on Amazon

The Asus TUF A15 is a very decent mid-range gaming laptop that is currently on sale on Amazon US for its lowest price of the year so far. Powered by the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, the A15 promises excellent gaming performance at an affordable price.

Sambit Saha, 01 Dec 2024 20:18

The Dell XPS 13 9350 weighs only 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs). (Image source: Dell, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Latest Dell XPS 13 9350 laptop with 20-hour battery life and 120 Hz display is now up to $500 cheaper than MSRP

The Dell XPS 13 9350 laptop with a 13-inch FHD+ display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Lunar Lake APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is now on sale at up to a 35% discount over the list price. The laptop is not only portable, but also carries a capable iGPU and superb battery life.

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Nov 2024 00:41

The Asus ROG Strix G17 features a responsive 240 Hz IPS panel (Image source: Asus)

Black Friday Deal | Asus ROG Strix G17 with RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and 240 Hz WQHD screen drops below $1,300

B&H is currently offering a $600 discount on the ROG Strix G17 equipped with a whopping 16-core Ryzen 9 7940HX, an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, in addition to a 240 Hz 1,440p display, making it an attractive deal for users looking to game on the go.

Tudor Cibean, 28 Nov 2024 22:30