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Microsoft has traced gaming crashes caused by the latest Windows 11 update to software associated with RGB devices. The issue affects three games so far, with affected systems potentially freezing, crashing or even rebooting. Microsoft is still working on a permanent fix.

Microsoft has released a standalone Windows 11 utility that pushes Bing as the default search engine in Chrome, Firefox and other browsers. The tool installs a Bing extension and encourages users to keep Microsoft's search engine enabled.

HP has added a new OmniBook 3 16 configuration with AMD's Ryzen 7 H 255 processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. The laptop also has a 16-inch 2.5K 240 Hz display, a 68 Wh battery and a 1.64 kg chassis. In China, it is priced at 6,399 yuan (about $952).

With screens, users often get too many choices with compromises. Often, you have inefficient OLED screens with PWM, or lower res IPS panels that do not offer good quality. That is why it is a breath of fresh air that the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 offers a screen that has no compromises.

Asus has announced the ExpertBook P3 G2 in 14- and 16-inch versions with up to an Intel Core 7 Series 3 processor, 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and PCIe 4.0 storage. The business laptops also feature MIL-STD-810H durability and Asus ExpertGuardian security.

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the company's most powerful notebook. The machine can be had with either Windows or Ubuntu out of the box. Framework has revealed that most people who choose Ubuntu for the Laptop 13 Pro tend to stick to the OS.

Microsoft is merging its two Copilot apps. Account migrations start on August 18, 2026, and three features do not survive the move: Deep Research, Podcasts and group chats. The replacement for Deep Research is Researcher, and that one sits behind Microsoft 365 Premium at $19.99 a month.

The new Asus ExpertBook PM5 G2 impresses with a matte 144 Hz WQHD display, a powerful Ryzen CPU, and solid battery life. This 16-inch business notebook is well-equipped for the demands of the workday.

Dell has started selling new XPS 13 configurations with Intel's Core Ultra 7 355, up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. The laptop has a 13.4-inch 2,560 x 1,600 touchscreen with up to a 120 Hz refresh rate, starting at 14,464 yuan (around $2,145) in China.

Ubuntu’s use through Windows Subsystem for Linux is growing faster than its native desktop user base. A Canonical executive says WSL users could soon outnumber people running Ubuntu as their primary operating system.

Windows 11 update KB5121003 triggers severe crashes in games like The Finals and ARC Raiders due to an inpoutx64.sys driver conflict. Broken HDR also reported.

While some manufacturers only equip their business laptops with pretty weak IPS panels, Asus equips its new ExpertBook PM5 G2 with a high-resolution WQHD IPS panel with a frequency of 144 Hz, which is ideal for productive tasks.

A Windows kernel flaw was already being exploited by Lazarus hackers before Microsoft's August patch shipped. See which CVEs to prioritize this Patch Tuesday.

Chuwi's UniBook is a new 14-inch entry-level notebook priced at $449 powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake processors. While this strategic shift aims to revitalize the market for affordable notebooks, it entails significant performance compromises in practice.

The Asus ProArt PZ14 is a very slim multimedia convertible with strong CPU performance and an amazing 144 Hz OLED touchscreen, which offers very accurate color profiles. The GPU performance on the other hand is not great, which is falling behind the current rivals from Intel and AMD.

Lenovo has two almost identical looking 15.3-inch ThinkPads: The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p. While they almost look identical, there is a clear winner here - though the price may convince you to pick the lesser model all the same.

It has been 10 years since the last Windows phone was released. Now, images and a video of an unreleased model have appeared online.

Leaked renders obtained by Windows Latest show an unannounced Lenovo laptop called the IdeaPad Vibe, positioned as a rival to Apple's MacBook Neo. The leaked images show the laptop in seven colors and reveal file names pointing to both AMD and Qualcomm Snapdragon variants, with exact processor models not yet known.

Asus has released a new Vivobook Pro 14 configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The 14-inch laptop also features a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display and claims up to 33 hours of battery life.

Microsoft's support page names four AI components inside a Copilot+ PC. Its own delivery list has nine, among them Semantic Analysis, Content Extraction and Image Search. Exactly one can be removed since late July, and Microsoft only turned it into a separate package on that very day. What really goes, what only switches off and what stays.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 August 2026 Patch Tuesday (KB5121003). Explore new features for builds 26100.9165 and 26200.9165, including Windows Hello ESS support, File Explorer upgrades, and security fixes.

Microsoft has reportedly increased Windows licensing fees for PC manufacturers by 7–10% — a much larger hike than in previous years. The move could add further pressure to PC prices, which are already rising because of higher component costs.

Touchscreens can have a negative impact on the image quality, which is also the case for some OLED models from Asus' ProArt series. The creator tablet ProArt PZ14, however, features a gorgeous 144 Hz OLED touchscreen without any issues.

We recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition, a 15.3-inch laptop with Intel Panther Lake and an OLED screen. In our testing, we put the Lenovo laptop through the paces, testing the battery life with dark mode, light mode and different refresh rates.

Lenovo is not marketing its ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition with its repairability front and center, but in our review, we found out that this Lenovo laptop is actually very modular.

Session hijacking happens after you sign in. Whoever steals your session cookie gets into your account without a password and without a second factor, and antivirus does not fix it because the stolen cookie keeps working. Chrome now ties sessions to the device with DBSC, while Firefox still stores its cookie database unencrypted. How the theft works and what really helps.

A new report shows Windows 11's built-in Weather app can consume more than 1 GB of RAM. By comparison, Apple's native Weather app on macOS uses roughly five times less memory under similar conditions.

Asus has introduced another Vivobook Pro 16 (2026) option with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor. Compared to the earlier Ryzen model, it comes with less memory and storage while keeping the same 16-inch 165 Hz OLED display.

Lenovo's upcoming ThinkBook Aeroblade has appeared in leaked images. The laptop features an ultra-thin chassis, a redesigned keyboard and dual USB-C ports, but Lenovo has not yet confirmed the device or its specifications.

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p includes a new charger. It is not just small and portable, but also includes a new feature - a second USB-C port that enables users to charge a second device, like a smartphone.

Chuwi's UniBook is a 14-inch laptop with a matte IPS screen, backlit keyboard and plenty of ports for $449. Is Intel's Wildcat Lake processor the solution for affordable laptops?

Acer has added a more affordable Swift Go Ryzen Edition by replacing the Ryzen 7 processor with AMD's Ryzen 5 6600H. The new model keeps 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, the same 16:10 display, and 100 W USB-C charging.

From the outside, this ThinkPad looks almost identical to the older Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 Aura Edition. However, under the hood the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition is completely transformed.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition is a premium laptop with a 15.3-inch screen. It competes with the Apple MacBook lineup, and when you buy it, you always get at least 32 GB RAM as the minimum.

Linus Tech Tips ran a simple side-by-side comparison of RAM usage on Windows 11 and Linux. Unsurprisingly, Windows 11 is shown to use much more RAM for the same tasks as Linux. However, both systems never got close to exceeding their RAM buffers.

The Beelink EQi 304 pairs Intel's efficient Wildcat Lake platform with an ultra-compact chassis and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports. However, its performance and $659 price tag make competing mini PCs worth a closer look.

Microsoft is preparing Windows 11 optimizations designed to improve performance on PCs with 8GB of RAM, targeting high idle memory use. The updates will roll out gradually, with broader improvements expected by the end of 2026.

CISA warns of active exploitation targeting on-premises SharePoint Server, with attackers stealing IIS machine keys to survive patching. See which CVEs are confirmed exploited and how to respond.

Lenovo's business flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon is now available in its 14th generation. We compare the current model with the X1 Carbon from 2019 (G7) and check the progress, which is sometimes smaller than you might expect, especially regarding the chassis.

Asus offers a new base model for the ProArt PX13 convertible. For $1899, you get a slower Strix Halo CPU, but still the powerful Radeon 8060S. The compact device also offers a 2.8K OLED screen, 32 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD.

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 uses a new chassis as well as efficient Panther Lake processors. An efficient IPS touchscreen enables impressive battery runtimes while excellent input devices and optional 5G connectivity ensure a great mobile working experience.

Microsoft's KB5101684 preview update brings File Explorer unit fixes, more secure Windows Hello external fingerprint support, and Voice Isolation.

Microsoft is linking Windows volume activation to the TPM chip. This led to reports over the weekend that pirated versions of Windows 11 would soon stop working. The blog post from July 22 does not say that. KMS servers in companies are affected, not individual computers. What was actually announced and when it takes effect.

ThinkPad and Legion are probably two of the most well-known Lenovo laptop brands. However, despite some similarities, both laptops are clearly made by different people, as the Legion lacks some ThinkPad features - like captive screws.