Laptop

MSI Raider 16 Max HX proves Intel Arrow Lake is still a force to reckon with

The latest MSI Raider is one of the fastest gaming laptops available at the moment for users looking to maximum raw processor performance.

Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2026 00:26

Acer initially showed the Swift Go 16 AI at CES 2026.

Deal | 2026 OLED laptop at great price: Acer Swift Go 16 AI with superb battery life and latest Intel CPU is 30% off

The Acer Swift Go 16 AI, which was launched earlier this year, is enjoying a big 30% discount at Best Buy. The laptop weighs only 1.4 kg (3 lbs.), carries a 16-inch OLED panel with touch input, and is built around the Core Ultra 5 322 SoC.

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jun 2026 11:24

Raider 16 HX Max with bottom subpanel removed revealing the SODIMM and SSD slots

MSI Raider 16 Max HX has a simple feature we want to see on more laptops

The service hatch on the bottom panel makes it so much faster and easier for end users to add more storage or RAM without needing to worry about voiding warranties or accidentally breaking components.

Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2026 00:24

This business laptop is enterprise through and through on paper – and a compromise in reality?

With the Connect 15, Schenker is clearly targeting business customers – and loads the classic 15-inch notebook with an unusual amount of hardware. Wi-Fi 7, an LTE option, and SmartCard support sound like modern enterprise-grade specifications. However, the test also reveals the downsides of this feature-heavy machine.

Christian Hintze, 11 Jun 2026 19:35

The official Windows 11 branding, serving as the backdrop for Microsoft's new Shared Audio feature.

How to use the new Windows 11 Shared Audio feature

Learn how to use the Windows 11 Shared Audio tool to broadcast sound to two Bluetooth headsets at once, along with the hardware requirements.

Darryl Linington, 11 Jun 2026 16:27

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro will not be delivered before the end of July.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro is delayed, but not because of the DRAM crisis

With Intel Panther Lake, a haptic trackpad and a 700 nits bright display in a modular, repairable chassis, the Framework Laptop 13 Pro wanted to win over even the most demanding laptop buyers. However, problems during production mean that the laptop will now be delivered later than expected.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Jun 2026 11:03

New MSI Raider 16 Max "Apex" mode makes power profile options even more confusing

What's the difference between Extreme Performance mode, Apex mode, and Cooler Boost mode? The MSI Center software makes very little effort to educate the user.

Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2026 00:23

Schenker Connect 15 price check: How quickly €1,000 turns into a €1,600 laptop

The Schenker Connect 15 in our review unit comes equipped with a smartcard reader, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, and 32 GB of RAM. Configurations on bestware start at just under €1,000, but the configurator quickly reveals how an entry-level office laptop can turn into a significantly more expensive machine. RAM and SSD options in particular push the price noticeably higher.

Christian Hintze, 10 Jun 2026 19:30

The new Yoga Pro 16 with RTX 5070 comes with a Wacom-powered touchpad.

Update | Lenovo outs Yoga Pro 16 laptop with beefier RTX 5070 GPU and 64 GB RAM at much higher price

(Multiple inaccuracies fixed) Lenovo is spicing up the Yoga Pro line with more powerful graphics and a gaming laptop cooling setup, all with a maxed-out memory configuration. That also means a significant price increase compared to the base RTX 5060 version that the company sells in the US.

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Jun 2026 18:15

The Raider 16 Max HX OLED display may be visually stunning, but it's missing some common features

MSI Raider 16 Max HX costs over $3000, doesn't even have Advanced Optimus or G-Sync

The first 16-inch Raider model nails it when it comes to raw performance and the OLED viewing experience. The overt lack of Advanced Optimus, however, is nevertheless disappointing considering the price.

Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2026 00:22

The Logitech Mobi Fold in one of its three launch colours.

Mobi Fold: New Logitech compact wireless mouse detailed before imminent June 2026 global release

Logitech is on the verge of releasing a new compact wireless mouse globally. In the meantime, the company has been spotted revealing the accessory's name and design. A prominent leaker has shared pricing information ahead of time, too.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2026 16:06

Buggy Dell and HP software bricking Windows 11 PCs

Many Windows 11 users are facing infinite reboot loops and BitLocker recovery screens. Telemetry confirms faulty Dell and HP utilities are to blame.

Darryl Linington, 09 Jun 2026 14:55

HP sells the EliteBook 8 G2i 14 in a single colour option.

HP releases new 14-inch laptop internationally with 800 nit display and 32 GB RAM

HP is now selling the EliteBook 8 G2i internationally with a 14-inch display. Featuring up to an 8-core Intel Panther Lake processor, the new laptop can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and an 800-nit display.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2026 14:21

Today's mandatory Windows 11 cumulative update enforces critical Secure Boot certificate updates alongside deep subsystem performance upgrades.

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday: High-stakes updates and hidden features

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday introduces core shell performance updates and expanded Task Manager NPU metrics, alongside critical Secure Boot certificate-validation requirements.

Darryl Linington, 09 Jun 2026 12:19

The ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 weighs around 1.34 kg with Intel Panther Lake processors.

Lenovo releases new 14-inch ThinkPad laptop globally with 120 Hz VRR display and Intel Panther Lake processors

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 14-inch ThinkPad laptops globally. Equipped with a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 also has up to 32 GB of RAM and an optional 120 Hz VRR display at its disposal, as well as dual SSD slots and an aluminium base cover.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2026 20:04

The IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 is one of the only 17-inch laptops around featuring Intel Wildcat Lake processors.

Lenovo's new 17-inch laptop receives wider international release with 32 GB RAM and Intel Wildcat Lake processors

Lenovo has given its new 17-inch laptop a wider international release. Equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 also contains Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors to hit £799 and €799 starting prices in Europe.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2026 19:40

The IdeaPad Pro 5i 16IPH11 comes exclusively in a Luna Grey finish.

Lenovo releases new 16-inch laptop globally with 1,100 nit OLED display and 105 W GPU

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 16-inch laptops globally. Equipped with a dedicated GPU and Intel's Panther Lake platform, the IdeaPad Pro 5i 16IPH11 combines an 84 Wh battery with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, too.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2026 19:04

Dell offers the P314265 in a single colour option.

Dell releases new 14-inch laptop globally with 120 Hz VRR display and AMD Zen 5 processors

Dell is now selling a new 14-inch laptop featuring AMD Zen 5 processors. Available with up to 64 GB of user-upgradable RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the Dell Pro 3 Series P314265 contains an optional 120 Hz VRR display within its 1.33 kg housing, too.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2026 18:20

When Apple's MacBook Pro is suddenly the bargain alternative, laptops like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 have a problem

Apple is known for premium prices, but the current price increases of Windows laptops actually make the MacBook Pro a significantly cheaper option. This is an issue for multimedia laptops like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Jun 2026 15:51

Lenovo LOQ 17 with the RTX 5050 weighs 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs.)

Deal | This Lenovo LOQ 17 gaming laptop offer proves there are still good affordable options in market

There is a new gaming laptop discount at B&H Photo, and it looks like a pretty sweet offer. The Lenovo LOQ 17 gaming laptop with an RTX 5050 laptop GPU and 12 GB of DDR5 memory is close to $400 less than the list price. So, gamers looking for an affordable gaming laptop are in luck.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Jun 2026 12:45

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (2026) has a replaceable M.2 SSD.

Deal | First discount: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (2026) with 25-hour battery life, 32 GB RAM drops by over $330

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (2026) has only been out for a small time, and Lenovo is already selling the laptop at a steep discount. The laptop carries the Impressive Snapdragon X2 Elite SoC with 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 14-inch touch-sensitive OLED display.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Jun 2026 09:51

Historically, Lenovo's ThinkPad L series has been cheaper than many other ThinkPads.

Lenovo releases new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally with cellular connectivity and up to 64 GB RAM

Lenovo has now released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Equipped with AMD Zen 5 processors and up to 64 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 comes with optional cellular connectivity too.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2026 23:48

The new OmniBook 7 in one of its three launch colours.

HP releases new 14-inch laptop with Arc B390 graphics and 120 Hz VRR OLED display

HP has now started selling one of its new 14-inch laptops with Intel Panther Lake processors. Equipped with up to Arc B390 graphics, the OmniBook 7 14 can also be configured with PCIe Gen 5 storage, 32 GB of RAM and an 1800p OLED display featuring 1,100 nits peak brightness.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2026 22:52

A promotional image for Nvidia's upcoming Spark superchip

Microsoft and Nvidia are betting on AI to make old x86 Windows apps run better on next-gen RTX Spark PCs

Microsoft and Nvidia are positioning AI as a practical bridge for improving legacy x86 Windows app performance on emerging Arm-based PCs powered by RTX Spark and Snapdragon X hardware. While agentic AI and emulation tools may ease app conversion and compatibility, demanding legacy software, games, and security-heavy systems will still require developer intervention.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Jun 2026 17:23

Suffers from a weak AMD processor: HP OmniBook 3 17

Not worthy of the name: HP OmniBook 3 suffers from sluggish AMD chip

AMD recently released the Ryzen 5 40, a CPU based on the aging Zen 2 architecture. We find out what this means for performance in 2026 via the HP OmniBook 3.

Florian Glaser, 07 Jun 2026 17:08

The ProBook 4 G2ah 14-inch starts at almost $2k in the US, unless you opt for FreeDOS.

Update | HP releases new 14-inch laptop with 8 GB RAM and 300 nit display for over $1,900

Update: Laptop now costs over $2,100. HP has released a new 14-inch laptop in the US. Featuring AMD Ryzen 200 processors, the ProBook 4 G2ah 14-inch starts at over $1,900 despite shipping with 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and a 300 nit display.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2026 13:57

Lenovo's latest Legion 5 is smaller than its Gen 10 predecessor.

Lenovo releases new 15-inch compact gaming laptop with 1,000 nit OLED display in the US

Lenovo has finally started selling its latest 15-inch Legion gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with powerful Intel Arrow Lake HX processors, the Legion 5i 15IAX11 combines an 80 Wh battery with a 165 Hz and 1,000-nit OLED display in a package that is smaller than its Gen 10 counterpart, too.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2026 12:31

Lenovo charges more than $2600 for the Yoga Pro 7i 15, is this the new reality?

Lenovo's new Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition is a very good multimedia laptop, but the price of more than $2600 for the model with the GeForce RTX 5060 is steep. Is this the new reality or is the new Yoga simply too expensive?

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Jun 2026 00:56

The CWWK SSD. Promo image with a blue-white gradient in the background

This M.2 2230 NVMe SSD is unlike most others; costs far too much for what it is

An A/E-key M.2 slot, normally occupied by a combo Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card, is something most laptops, mini-PCs and desktop PCs released after 2013 have. The P3-2230, also known as the OAK-2230, lets you make use of that slot to add extra storage space, faster than any SATA III SSD. Naturally, there are several drawbacks to this approach.

Sergey Tarasov, 06 Jun 2026 18:23

Acer's latest TravelMate P2 adopts Intel's Panther Lake platform.

Acer releases new 14-inch business laptop internationally with Intel Panther Lake

Acer has finally released a new 14-inch business laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Already available below MSRP in North America, the new TravelMate P2 features a 16:10 display with a full-sized Ethernet port, too.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2026 22:49

The new HyperX Omen 16 is significantly cheaper when configured with Intel processors, at least for the time being.

Deal | HP's new 16-inch gaming laptop with Nvidia graphics scores $680 saving before shipping

HP has heavily discounted its latest 16-inch gaming laptop. Equipped with modern Intel processors and Nvidia graphics, the new HyperX Omen Max 16 is over $650 cheaper than it was in May. AMD models have apparently received a permanent price cut, too.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2026 21:16

AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs will slot in the same motherboards as the Zen 5 CPU pictured here.

Unprecedented clock speed: Full AMD Zen 6 Medusa desktop and laptop CPU leak clarifies 6.5+ GHz boost frequency

Moore's Law Is Dead has published a highly detailed AMD Zen 6 leak. The leak summarizes everything MLID has revealed about Zen 6 in the past while also providing some interesting new nuggets of information. The most interesting aspects of the entire Zen 6 family appear to be the performane potential and SKU segmentation.

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Jun 2026 17:07

The HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC will be sold in select markets only.

HP and Scuderia Ferrari's limited edition laptop is a stunner with a hefty price tag

After nearly two years of collaboration, HP and Scuderia Ferrari have announced a limited edition notebook. Limited to just 4,999 units, the laptop has an Intel processor, a Ferrari red finish, and a glass window at the bottom.

Habeeb Onawole, 05 Jun 2026 12:04

The latest RPCS3 update fixes broken reflections, shadows, and other effects in several games, including SOCOM 4.

RPCS3 receives Blu-Ray support & several effect fixes

The latest RPCS3 PS3 emulator update fixes shadow and reflection effects across numerous titles, automates numerous fixes/settings for games on boot, and adds support for booting from encrypted/decrypted ISOs, including from Blu-Ray drives.

Christopher Harper, 05 Jun 2026 01:56

Dell's Pro 3 Series 16 (P316265) contains a built-in numberpad.

Dell releases new 16-inch laptop globally with 64 GB RAM and AMD Zen 5 processors

Dell has released a new 16-inch laptop globally featuring AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Also available with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the Dell Pro 3 Series 16 (P316265) contains a built-in numberpad and a 400 nit display.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jun 2026 19:13

The Dell Pro 5 Series 14 (P514265) is comparatively lightweight for a 14-inch laptop at 1.35 kg.

Dell releases new lightweight 14-inch laptop globally with 5G cellular connectivity and 120 Hz VRR display

Dell is now selling a new 14-inch lightweight globally with optional cellular connectivity. Weighing in at 1.35 kg, the Dell Pro 5 Series 14 (P514265) also contains up to 64 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz VRR display with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470 processor and a 70 Wh battery.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jun 2026 18:51

Lenovo sells the IdeaPad Slim 3 16IPH11 in a choice of two colours.

Lenovo releases new affordable laptop in Europe with Intel Panther Lake and over 27 hours battery life

Lenovo has started selling a new 16-inch laptop across Europe with Intel Panther Lake processors. Affordable by today's standards, the IdeaPad Slim 3 16IPH11 can be configured with an OLED display and boasts over 25 hours battery life when configured with a 60 Wh battery.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jun 2026 17:26