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Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds launch banner (Image source: screenshot, Xbox Gaming YouTube)

Xbox President says Asus set ROG Xbox Ally price, but confusion over gaming handheld persists

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more com...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Oct 2025 01:17

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: Currently the most comfortable gaming handheld on the market

Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Oct 2025 18:24

HP is slashing $130 USD off the already low original price of its latest ARM-powered OmniBook 5 14 subnotebook (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP OmniBook 5 14 down to only $550 with OLED and over 16 hours of WLAN battery life

The new OmniBook 5 14 includes features not typically found on other budget laptops ranging from 1200p OLED to Windows on ARM and an Elitebook-like design.

Allen Ngo, 18 Oct 2025 19:56

The new extraction shooter is free to play from October 17–19 and runs on Linux. (Image source: Arc Raiders on Steam)

Free Steam playtest for upcoming extraction shooter kicks off with a bang — runs on Linux despite Easy Anti-Cheat

ARC Raiders is currently free to play during the all-weekend Server Slam event, which is off to a roaring start, with the free play test seemingly driving the new extraction shooter up to 4th place in Steam's sales charts. Players...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Oct 2025 22:11

Is Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 the best Windows multimedia laptop?

The Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 is Lenovo's high-end multimedia laptop and fights with the Asus ProArt P16 for the crown in Windows multimedia segment. Is the new OLED screen of the Yoga enough, or should it also have faster GPU options?

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Oct 2025 23:24

The updated Copilot on Windows 11 (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft just announced new Copilot Actions for Windows 11, turning PCs into hands-free AI platforms that can complete tasks for you

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Actions, a new AI feature that allows Windows 11 PCs to perform tasks and respond to natural voice commands. The update marks a major step toward fully hands-free computing, with all Windows 11 users...

David Odejide, 16 Oct 2025 21:50

A laptop running Microsoft Windows 11 OS (Image source: Sunrise King/Unsplash)

Microsoft teases something big for Windows 11: Copilot and Voice Access upgrades suggest it is voice-powered computing

Microsoft is hinting at a major Windows 11 update that could make PCs fully voice-controlled. Recent Insider builds point to hands-free interaction through Copilot and Voice Access, signaling the next step toward AI-powered comput...

David Odejide, 15 Oct 2025 22:17

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung charges premium prices for the Galaxy Book5 Pro, but €1699 for 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD is excessive

Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro series was never cheap, but charging €1699 for the small Core Ultra 5 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage is pretty confident. This is even €250 more expensive compared to the Apple MacBook Air M4.

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Oct 2025 20:41

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 Aura Edition (image source: Notebookcheck)

The new Tandem-OLED panel in Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i is currently the best notebook display

Lenovo offers many devices with good OLED screens in 2025, but the brand-new 3.2K OLED is on another level with brightness levels of up to 1,600 nits, AdobeRGB as well as improved efficiency. Is this also a preview for the upcomin...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Oct 2025 20:13

The HP Omen 16 LoL edition gaming laptop (pictured) can be configured with either a 16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) 240Hz panel, or a 2K (1920×1200) 165Hz version. (Image source: HP)

HP Omen 16 League of Legends Limited Edition gaming laptop launches with RTX 5070, 165Hz/240Hz display options

HP’s Omen 16 League of Legends Edition debuts with up to an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, an RTX 5070 GPU, Runeterra-inspired design, two display options, and upgraded cooling. It's priced at $1,699.99.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Oct 2025 05:00

A worker using an Apple Macbook Pro (Image source: Daniel Thomas/Unsplash)

Macs versus Windows: How companies decide who gets an Apple and why it still matters

Despite Apple’s growing presence in offices, Windows still dominates. New IDC data shows Macs make up just 5% of global enterprise PCs as companies weigh function, cost, and workflow before approving an Apple.

David Odejide, 13 Oct 2025 20:04

Samsung's OLED panel in the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 falls behind the competition

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a slim 14-inch laptop for everyday tasks, but the OLED panel slowly loses touch to the competition. The rivals are starting to offer much more in terms of brightness.

Andreas Osthoff, 13 Oct 2025 00:10

XMG Core 16 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Oct 2025 21:37

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Nvidia RTX Pro GPU (image source: Lenovo).

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Launched at IFA 2025, the most powerful ThinkPad models have finally made it to the market. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel, among others, are now available in the US. They all come with ...

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Oct 2025 20:19

Concerns abound surrounding upcoming changes to popular Adobe Photoshop alternative's offering as Affinity online store disappears

Serif, the company behind the popular Affinity software alternatives to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, has taken its software store offline, sparking concern amongst users of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, especia...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Oct 2025 23:44

First demo of new title in legendary turn-based fantasy strategy game series now available

The Heroes of Might and Magic series has turned 30 years old today. Publisher Ubisoft marks that special day for the Fantasy strategy game series with the release of the first demo for the long awaited new game in the series. Hero...

Benjamin Herzig, 09 Oct 2025 20:10

Blender 5 beta startup view. (Image source: Blender)

Blender 5.0 Beta: Free, open-source 3D modelling and animation program launches with slew of tweaks and performance updates

Blender 5.0 Beta has officially been released in preparation for the release candidate that is scheduled to land later this year. Blender 5.0 is slated to add a number of UI tweaks for readability and tweak the backend codebase to...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Oct 2025 01:22

Who offers the better RTX 5070 gaming laptop for €2,200? - XMG Core 16 vs. Asus TUF Gaming A16

RTX 5070 laptops are pricey, but where do you get more for your money? We just reviewed the two 16-inch models XMG Core 16 (M25) and Asus TUF Gaming A16, which use the same graphics card, but have a slightly different approach.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Oct 2025 20:01

Will users without Internet be able to install Windows 11? (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

More workarounds appear to get around Microsoft's local account restrictions

Following recent local account restrictions, Microsoft makes life harder for users who don't want to use an Internet connection and sign in to an online account during Windows 11 installation. However, new ways to bypass the lates...

Anton Avdyushkin, 08 Oct 2025 19:44

The Dell Pro Rugged 12 (pictured) has a 12-inch FHD+ touchscreen with 1200 nits of brightness. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches Pro Rugged 10 and 12 tablets with dual hot-swappable batteries, Intel Core Ultra chips, and removable SSDs

Dell has launched its new Pro Rugged 10 and 12 tablets. They are both Copilot+ PCs with Intel Core Ultra chips, IP66 durability, dual hot-swappable batteries, and modular repairable designs.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Oct 2025 21:53

GIMP 3.0.6 screenshot. (Image source: GIMP/Notebookcheck)

GIMP 3.0.6: Free image editor update paves the way to making ditching Adobe even easier

GIMP, the free, open-source alternative to Adobe Photoshop, has officially released its latest update, version 3.0.6, and despite being an iterative update mostly focussed on bug fixes ahead of 3.2, there are still a number of int...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Oct 2025 18:32

The HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Why you should sometimes choose older AMD CPUs: Besides Copilot+, Krackan Point offers little

HP sells its EliteBook 8 G1a 14 with both the AMD Ryzen 200 and the AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs. Which one should you choose? For many users, the older Zen 4 CPUs arguably make more sense, considering they are cheaper.

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Oct 2025 15:13

The new beta builds introduce more local account restrictions. Pictured: a Windows 11 laptop. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft doubles down on local account restrictions in Windows 11 setup

In the latest preview builds of Windows 11, Microsoft has made it harder to create a local account than before. The company has blocked most of the known workarounds, and the initial setup now requires an internet connection.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Oct 2025 08:29

Deal | Epic Games Store starts new game giveaways to kick off October 2025

The Epic Games Store has started a new set of game giveaways for Windows gamers. Available to claim from today, Nightingale is joined by $100 worth of in-game items for Firestone Online Idle RPG.

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2025 13:42

The Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless series of gaming headsets provide gamers with simultaneous 2.4 Ghz and Bluetooth connections with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair unveils Void v2 Max Wireless and Void v2 Max Wireless for Xbox gaming headsets for computers, consoles, and phones

The Corsair Void v2 Max Wireless headsets, designed for computer, console, and mobile gamers, deliver Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio via simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, featuring AI-powered background noise reduction an...

David Chien, 02 Oct 2025 08:13

Microsoft executive boasts PS5 games on new Xbox handheld, but defends existing consoles

Xbox leadership is increasingly emphasizing how the ROG Xbox Ally supports many PS5 games. In a Tokyo Game Show interview, Sarah Bond referred to Spider-Man titles as popular cross-platform games. She also reaffirmed Microsoft’s c...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Oct 2025 04:28

Overwhelmingly Positive: Epic Games Store PC game freebie leaks ahead of schedule with excellent reviews

A well-known Redditor has got their hands on the content of a future Epic Games Store game giveaway before its official announcement. Averaging 89/100 on Metacritic and a similar score on OpenCritic, the 2D platformer achieves an ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2025 18:13

The insides of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 (image source: Lenovo Support YouTube channel).

Giving people what they asked for: YouTube video shows off user replaceable USB-C port on Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8

USB-C ports breaking has been a huge issue for many laptop users in the past years. After all, USB-C handles charging, so a broken USB-C can render a laptop unusable. With the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, Lenovo has introduced a solutio...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Oct 2025 16:13

Asus TUF Gaming A16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus TUF Gaming A16 is unbalanced in terms of performance and features

A very fast RTX 5070 Laptop with Advanced Optimus and G-Sync, but also a Zen 4 processor and neither USB 4, nor Wi-Fi 7 - the new Asus TUF Gaming A16 makes some compromises despite the high price tag. Is it really worth €2,200?

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Sep 2025 16:34

Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025 (Image source: AI generated)

Windows 10 EOL: Panasonic warns UK firms of rising security risks

Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. With the UK excluded from Microsoft’s free Extended Security Updates (ESU), new research from Panasonic Toughbook highlights widespread concerns among UK bu...

Jonathan Bester, 29 Sep 2025 20:40

Notebookcheck query in Windows 11 Search Box. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

You may soon be able to Google search in Chrome straight from Windows 11's search box

A new build of Edge has suggested that Microsoft could allow default search engine and default browser to be used in the Windows Search box. This functionality is already available in the EEA but may reach other users as well.

Vineet Washington, 29 Sep 2025 20:20

PCs and laptops powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite processors will be available next year (image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme benchmarks showcase promising CPU performance increase over Snapdragon X Elite

Qualcomm has revealed some benchmarks for the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100. It can match Apple's M4 series in CPU performance but falls off when it comes to GPU performance.

Anil Ganti, 29 Sep 2025 15:43

Asus equips the new TUF Gaming A16 with an improved 165 Hz display and replaceable RAM

Asus equips its new mainstream gamer TUF Gaming A16 with replaceable RAM as well as a much better 165 Hz display and therefore fixes two big issues we had with the previous model. The performance of the RTX 5070 Laptop is often su...

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Sep 2025 19:10

Asus plans to offer the ROG Raikiri II wireless controller in a single colour option. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Raikiri II wireless controller rears its head before release in new pricing leak

The Asus ROG Raikiri II is a high-end wireless controller that follows both the ROG Raikiri and the ROG Raikiri Pro. Surprisingly, a new leak indicates that the ROG Raikiri II could cost even more than the ROG Raikiri Pro despite ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Sep 2025 14:16

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Fox Hunt multiplayer mode launch date confirmed - October 30 (Image source: Konami)

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Fox Hunt mode coming next month

Unleashed at the end of August, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, although a remake of the 2004-dated Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, turns out to be a very successful game already. A single-player title for now, it will get t...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2025 19:27

Deal | Epic Games Store: New free game giveaways now available for Windows gamers but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store is finishing up September 2025 with another two giveaways for Windows gamers. Both highly rated on Steam, this week's free games are worth over $30 when redeemed together. Eastern Exorcist, Jorel's Brother and...

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2025 14:03

GPD Win 5 handheld running Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike from the Capcom Anniversary Collection. (Image source: The Phawx via YouTube)

Upcoming $2,200 handheld powered by AMD Strix Halo delivers 86 FPS in Returnal at 1080p using just 42 W

YouTuber The Phawx recently put the GPD Win 5, powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max series, through its paces and found it delivering console-level performance in a handheld form factor with impressive ergonomics. In their early impressi...

Anmol Dubey, 22 Sep 2025 20:41

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Finally with AMD Zen 4 processors, but still one gen behind: Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD better than ever

When it comes to Lenovo's ThinkPad laptop series, the ThinkPad E series is the entry-level. While the E series is affordable, customers buying the AMD version also had to live with outdated CPUs. This is still the case with the ne...

Benjamin Herzig, 22 Sep 2025 20:28

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 official trailer and multiplayer details now live (Image source: Call of Duty)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 trailer goes live, 18 multiplayer maps confirmed

About four months after the first official teaser, Activision is back with a multiplayer-focused trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Alongside it, an in-depth blog post covers the maps, modes, perks, weapons, and other details ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2025 19:49

Windows

Xbox President says Asus set ROG Xbox Ally price, but confusion over gaming handheld persists

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: Currently the most comfortable gaming handheld on the market

Deal | HP OmniBook 5 14 down to only $550 with OLED and over 16 hours of WLAN battery life

86% Full-screen Xbox experience for gaming handhelds - Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

Free Steam playtest for upcoming extraction shooter kicks off with a bang — runs on Linux despite Easy Anti-Cheat

Is Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 the best Windows multimedia laptop?

Microsoft just announced new Copilot Actions for Windows 11, turning PCs into hands-free AI platforms that can complete tasks for you

Microsoft teases something big for Windows 11: Copilot and Voice Access upgrades suggest it is voice-powered computing

Samsung charges premium prices for the Galaxy Book5 Pro, but €1699 for 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD is excessive

The new Tandem-OLED panel in Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i is currently the best notebook display

HP Omen 16 League of Legends Limited Edition gaming laptop launches with RTX 5070, 165Hz/240Hz display options

82% The Firefly successor that bets on Intel ARC: HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 laptop review

Macs versus Windows: How companies decide who gets an Apple and why it still matters

Samsung's OLED panel in the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 falls behind the competition

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Concerns abound surrounding upcoming changes to popular Adobe Photoshop alternative's offering as Affinity online store disappears

First demo of new title in legendary turn-based fantasy strategy game series now available

Blender 5.0 Beta: Free, open-source 3D modelling and animation program launches with slew of tweaks and performance updates

Who offers the better RTX 5070 gaming laptop for €2,200? - XMG Core 16 vs. Asus TUF Gaming A16

More workarounds appear to get around Microsoft's local account restrictions

87% Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review - Finally a rival to Apple's MacBook Air thanks to Lunar Lake?

Dell launches Pro Rugged 10 and 12 tablets with dual hot-swappable batteries, Intel Core Ultra chips, and removable SSDs

GIMP 3.0.6: Free image editor update paves the way to making ditching Adobe even easier

Why you should sometimes choose older AMD CPUs: Besides Copilot+, Krackan Point offers little

86% XMG Core 16 M25 review - AMD gaming laptop with 300 Hz display and RTX 5070

Ranking: Best laptops for editing photos and videos

Microsoft doubles down on local account restrictions in Windows 11 setup

87% This more affordable AMD Ryzen 7 version is still a winner: HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 laptop review

Deal | Epic Games Store starts new game giveaways to kick off October 2025

Corsair unveils Void v2 Max Wireless and Void v2 Max Wireless for Xbox gaming headsets for computers, consoles, and phones

Microsoft executive boasts PS5 games on new Xbox handheld, but defends existing consoles

Overwhelmingly Positive: Epic Games Store PC game freebie leaks ahead of schedule with excellent reviews

Giving people what they asked for: YouTube video shows off user replaceable USB-C port on Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8

Asus TUF Gaming A16 is unbalanced in terms of performance and features

Ranking: Best gaming mini-PCs reviewed by Notebookcheck

Windows 10 EOL: Panasonic warns UK firms of rising security risks

You may soon be able to Google search in Chrome straight from Windows 11's search box

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme benchmarks showcase promising CPU performance increase over Snapdragon X Elite

Asus equips the new TUF Gaming A16 with an improved 165 Hz display and replaceable RAM

Asus ROG Raikiri II wireless controller rears its head before release in new pricing leak

Ranking: Best thin-and-light gaming laptops

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Fox Hunt mode coming next month

Deal | Epic Games Store: New free game giveaways now available for Windows gamers but only for a limited time

84% Asus TUF Gaming A16 Laptop Review: A €2,200 gamble for Zen 4 Hawk Point & RTX 5070

Ranking: The best office mini-PCs reviewed by Notebookcheck

Upcoming $2,200 handheld powered by AMD Strix Halo delivers 86 FPS in Returnal at 1080p using just 42 W

Finally with AMD Zen 4 processors, but still one gen behind: Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD better than ever

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 trailer goes live, 18 multiplayer maps confirmed

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