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Microsoft continues trying to copy Apple with the Surface Laptop Ultra

The Surface Laptop Ultra is Microsoft's new high-end laptop. In some areas, however, it gives the impression of copying Apple's MacBook Pro, particularly with its Mini-LED display and magnetic USB-C charging port.

Andreas Osthoff, 24 Oct 2026 23:23

Windows 11 users receive Beta build 26220.9757

Windows 11 Insider rolls out Beta build 26220.9757

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9757 brings a customizable File Explorer right-click menu and a quicker Settings home page. Here is what changed and who gets it first.

Darryl Linington, 24 Oct 2026 12:20

The Asus ExpertBook A7 is the MacBook of business laptops

We are currently testing the new Asus ExpertBook A7, which features a high-quality unibody aluminum chassis. It feels like a MacBook but also offers a matte OLED touchscreen with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Andreas Osthoff, 24 Oct 2026 00:11

The Fujitsu FMV Note U UX-L3 packs a Ultra 7 355 CPU with 49 TOPS of AI compute power and a plethora of ports in a 634 g (1.40 lbs.) notebook.

Fujitsu unveils FMV Note U UX-L3: World's lightest 14-inch laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 AI CPU

Fujitsu has unveiled the FMV Note U UX-L3, the world's lightest 14-inch AI laptop with an 8C/8T Intel Core Ultra 7 355 CPU. The laptop offers up to 49 TOPS of AI compute power, a rugged carbon-fiber body, multiple ports, and MIL-STD 810H durability.

David Chien, 23 Oct 2026 23:42

Microsoft pulls eight Copilot actions from Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is removing eight Copilot actions from the right-click menu for OneDrive files in Windows 11, including Summarize, Compare Files and Extract text. The retirement starts in mid-November and should be complete by early December. Ask Copilot stays in the menu, and the individual actions remain available in the OneDrive activity center.

Steffen Zahn, 23 Oct 2026 09:21

Why the new Surface Laptop Ultra's Mini-LED display disappoints despite its impressive brightness

Microsoft uses a Mini-LED display in the new Surface Laptop Ultra that is extremely bright at up to 2,000 nits, but lacks local dimming and suffers from slow response times.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Oct 2026 19:26

The Asus ProArt P16 will be a major rival to the new Apple MacBook Ultra

The new Asus ProArt P16 is an extremely slim multimedia laptop with an outstanding 4K tandem OLED panel, great input devices and an excellent sound system. It is therefore likely to become the biggest Windows rival to the upcoming Apple MacBook Ultra.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Oct 2026 01:36

Why the Asus ROG Ally X20 is the best gaming handheld despite its performance deficit

Thanks to its new OLED screen, the new Asus ROG Ally X20 offers a much better gaming experience than ever before, even though the Ryzen Z2 Extreme cannot match the gaming performance of the Intel Arc G3 Extreme.

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Oct 2026 22:16

Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X cannot compete with Apple's M5 Pro in most areas

We tested the first laptops with the new Nvidia RTX Spark N1X processors and, of course, compared their performance with Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max. Is the N1X competitive right out of the gate?

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Oct 2026 22:13

Asus ProArt P16 2025 vs. 2026 - RTX Spark or AMD with RTX 5090?

We have just reviewed the new Asus ProArt P16. However, with last year's 2025 model still on sale, the question is: Who is the RTX Spark version suited to, and who should opt for the combination of an AMD processor and a GeForce graphics card instead?

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Oct 2026 17:46

Currently in review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13, unfortunately still with a fan

We are currently testing the updated Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 with an efficient 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus SoC and a brighter display. Unfortunately, it once again includes a fan, even though the Surface Pro 12 shows that passive cooling would also work.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Oct 2026 14:40

Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark review verdict: So expensive, but pretty awesome

The Asus ProArt P16 2026 combines the new Nvidia RTX Spark N1X with an exceptionally slim and light 16-inch chassis, an excellent tandem OLED panel, and outstanding speakers.

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Oct 2026 18:13

Battery life of Nvidia RTX Spark N1X laptops is reportedly not great.

Battery life test: Asus ProArt P16 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra disappoint due to low RTX Spark N1X efficiency

Linus Tech Tips has tested the brand-new Asus ProArt P16 2026 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X SoC. Sadly, the efficiency of the RTX Spark N1X leaves a lot to be desired, as the battery life of the Asus and Microsoft's RTX Spark-powered laptops is reportedly good but not great.

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Oct 2026 11:19

The new HP OmniBook 3 16 comes in a choice of four colours.

HP releases new budget 16-inch laptop with up to 20 hours battery life

HP has released a new budget laptop boasting up to 20 hours of battery life. Also featuring a choice of 16-inch displays, the new OmniBook 3 16 combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon C (C1-10-100) chipset with user-upgradeable RAM and storage.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2026 22:48

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 - Superb screen, but stagnant performance

Asus is using an OLED screen with 120Hz and VRR for the first time in the new Ally X20. Image quality is excellent, but overall performance with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme remains unchanged.

Andreas Osthoff, 18 Oct 2026 19:39

Panasonic brings its Japan-made ThinkPad rival to Europe

A formerly Japanese-exclusive laptop line is coming to Europe: Panasonic is launching the Let's Note laptop brand for the European market. The new "Made in Japan" Panasonic Let's Note FC7 is a 14-inch business laptop that weighs just north of 1 kg and includes a user-replaceable battery, as well as Intel's Panther Lake platform.

Benjamin Herzig, 17 Oct 2026 09:27

Asus ProArt P16 with Nvidia RTX Spark N1X

Nvidia RTX Spark - The future of gaming laptops?

With the new RTX Spark N1X, Nvidia introduces a powerful ARM processor paired with a fast Blackwell GPU. We may already be looking at the future of gaming laptops.

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Oct 2026 22:48

The four different colors of the new HP OmniBook 5

Maybe the most exciting new MacBook Neo competitor: HP OmniBook 5 14 laptop hands on review

An all-OLED, metal build laptop for €700? The new 14-inch HP OmniBook 5 comes in four colors and aims squarely at the sought after MacBook Neo type budget segment. We were able to have some hands-on time with the new HP OmniBook 5 14.

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Oct 2026 18:42

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 runs Android while the Konkr Fit ships with Windows.

Latest SteamOS update adds support for two Ayaneo handhelds

The changelog for SteamOS 3.8.28 reveals support is ongoing for non-Valve devices, including two made by Ayaneo. One is the Pocket S2 which ships with Android and has a Snapdragon processor, while the other is the Konkr Fit which has an AMD processor and ships with Windows.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Oct 2026 19:19

The IdeaPad Slim 3x 15Q7X11 weighs 1.5 kg.

Lenovo releases new budget laptop in more countries with almost 50% longer battery life than 2025 model

Lenovo has brought one of its latest budget laptops to more countries. Now available in Europe, the IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q7X11 starts at £490 in the UK and €579 in the Eurozone. The new 15-inch laptop promises almost 50% longer battery life than its predecessor that we reviewed in 2025.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2026 20:06

RTX Spark laptop hands on review: The OmniBook Ultra 16 is HP's new flagship

It is almost here: Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, their first venture into the market for PC SoCs, is launching soon. Ahead of the launch, we had the opportunity to take a look at the new OmniBook Ultra 16, HP's new 16-inch creator flagship.

Benjamin Herzig, 14 Oct 2026 18:27

Windows 11 update fixes long-standing gaming issues

Windows 11 KB5127648 fixes mouse stutter in some games, adds Copilot key remapping, and is the last update for 24H2 Home and Pro. Read what changed in this update.

Darryl Linington, 14 Oct 2026 17:25

Official Xbox Labs imagery, edited for clarity.

Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to support recomp projects

Recognizing the efforts of the decompilation/recompilation community (and its acceleration by AI to enable unique cross-game modding possibilities,) Microsoft announces the Xbox Labs initiative to support development efforts.

Christopher Harper, 14 Oct 2026 06:03

OmniBook 3 vs MacBook Neo: Fight of the $700 laptops

The Apple MacBook Neo has brought new life to the budget laptop category. It has a strong value proposition, but other affordable laptops, like the HP OmniBook 3, also offer some unique advantages.

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Oct 2026 20:33

Nahaufnahme der Windows-Taste auf einer schwarzen Laptop-Tastatur

Windows 11 24H2 support ends October 13: How to check and upgrade

Windows 11 24H2 gets its last update on October 13, 2026, after which Home and Pro receive no more security patches. Here is how to check your version, move to 25H2 or 26H2 and tell whether a safeguard hold is blocking the upgrade. Schools running Windows 11 SE laptops get no newer version at all.

Steffen Zahn, 12 Oct 2026 10:10

Asus Vivobook S14 and S16 laptops shown from different angles

Asus releases 14- and 16-inch laptops with Core 7 350, 144Hz display and 20-hour battery

Asus has released new configurations of its Vivobook S14 and S16 laptops powered by Intel Core 7 350 processors in multiple markets. Both models feature 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB SSD storage, while the 16-inch version comes with a 144Hz display.

Shahadat Ali, 11 Oct 2026 15:13

Close-up of a screen showing a Settings menu item and a mouse pointer

Windows Update: Outdated PCs will stop getting updates in June 2027

Microsoft is rotating the Windows Update certificates in 2027. PCs without the new certificates will lose all updates after May 17 or June 19, 2027. Here is which update Windows 11 24H2, 25H2 and Windows 10 need, why Windows 10 without ESU is most at risk, and how to check your PC with winver.

Steffen Zahn, 11 Oct 2026 10:10

Asobi: Remote Play shown on a Steam Deck

App replaces PS Portal, cloud streaming PS5 games console-free to Steam Deck or Windows

Asobi: Remote Play overcomes many limitations of Sony’s first-party programs. Reducing reliance on PS5 consoles, the app offers PS Portal features like cloud streaming of purchased games. The new version 1.0 works on the Steam Deck, Windows handhelds, and PCs.

Adam Corsetti, 11 Oct 2026 04:17

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.9606 has been released.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.9606

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9606 puts Weather first on the lock screen, adds widget controls, and fixes an msmpeg2ac3dec.dll crash that hit some PC apps and games.

Darryl Linington, 10 Oct 2026 18:15

The new Ugreen Revodok Pro USB-C Docking Station supports up to three 4K monitors on Windows PCs.

Ugreen launches new 14-in-1 docking station with triple 4K monitor support and 100W charging

A new Ugreen Revodok Pro USB-C Docking Station has appeared on Amazon in North America and across Europe. The 14-port dock includes USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, a headphone jack, an SD card, and Ethernet. It supports 100W charging and up to three 4K monitors on Windows.

Elvis Shida, 10 Oct 2026 00:29

The HP OmniBook 3 16 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X

The Snapdragon X is two years old and still better than Intel Wildcat Lake

In the budget space, manufacturers mostly like to sell old technology. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X is a bit long in the tooth, but not yet outdated. Still, it can beat the newest Intel options, as our review of the HP OmniBook 3 16 shows.

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Oct 2026 18:02

Hand holding a smartphone with the ChatGPT app open above a patterned table

ChatGPT Free and Go users start getting GPT-6 Luna in Chat

OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 in the regular ChatGPT Chat tab, and Free and Go users start getting it on October 8. They get GPT-6 Luna, while paid plans get GPT-6 Sol. The update also adds Intelligent UI, with diagrams, buttons and small calculators inside answers. Here is what older desktop apps miss, how to reduce the visuals and where OpenAI contradicts itself.

Steffen Zahn, 08 Oct 2026 08:47

Microsoft needs to act - Challenges that must be addressed for the next Surface Laptop

In our review, the current Surface Laptop 15 proves to be a solid multimedia device. However, it still reveals significant weaknesses that Microsoft urgently needs to address in the successor to avoid falling behind strong competitors in a fiercely contested market.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Oct 2026 23:35

Microsoft has launched a new mini-PC for local AI models

Microsoft launches compact local AI monster with 128 GB unified memory

Microsoft has launched the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact developer workstation built around Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. It packs 128 GB of unified memory and 2 TB of storage.

Anil Ganti, 07 Oct 2026 21:02

New Windows 11 Search showing recent files, apps, settings and inline actions.

Windows 11 Search gets a big makeover — it can now control your PC with simple commands

Microsoft is turning Windows 11 Search into a system control hub, allowing users to perform thousands of actions with simple commands. The redesigned Search also brings deeper Copilot integration, smarter results and a faster interface, with testing now as part of the Windows Insiders.

Andrew Sozinov, 07 Oct 2026 20:47

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra debuts with RTX Spark, 128 GB unified memory and $2,599 starting price

Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. It starts at $2,599 and offers up to 128 GB of unified memory and Microsoft's magnetic USB-C charging port.

Anil Ganti, 07 Oct 2026 20:14

Another blow for Windows on ARM - The Intel Surface Laptop 15 is once again better than the Snapdragon model

Microsoft once again offers its Surface Laptop 15 for business customers with Intel processors - including the powerful Core Ultra X chips, which outperform their ARM rivals in graphics performance as well as battery life.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Oct 2026 19:51

Microsoft pushes new Defender update

Microsoft Defender security intelligence update 1.459.576.0 is rolling out under KB2267602. Here is how to check your version and force an update via command line.

Darryl Linington, 06 Oct 2026 19:04

The Founder 16-inch 2-in-1 lacks a built-in stand.

New Surface Pro alternative launches with 16-inch display and Intel processor

The Founder 16-inch 2-in-1 is a new Windows 2-in-1 with x86 support. Built around a 16-inch display, the device is much wider and taller than Microsoft's Surface Pro series, with more ports to match its larger form factor. The Founder 16-inch 2-in-1 retails for ~$596 in China, too.

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2026 18:08

Windows 11 26H2 brings a hidden performance boost — and may slash RAM usage

Windows 11 26H2 quietly brings several performance improvements, including a Low Latency Profile that makes common tasks feel faster. Some users are also reporting lower RAM usage after the update, although Microsoft has not confirmed that 26H2 itself is responsible.

Andrew Sozinov, 05 Oct 2026 16:12

Windows

Microsoft continues trying to copy Apple with the Surface Laptop Ultra

Windows 11 Insider rolls out Beta build 26220.9757

The Asus ExpertBook A7 is the MacBook of business laptops

Fujitsu unveils FMV Note U UX-L3: World's lightest 14-inch laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 AI CPU

Microsoft pulls eight Copilot actions from Windows 11 File Explorer

Why the new Surface Laptop Ultra's Mini-LED display disappoints despite its impressive brightness

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89% The most powerful office-class ThinkPad laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 high-end review

Ranking: Best business laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

The Asus ProArt P16 will be a major rival to the new Apple MacBook Ultra

Why the Asus ROG Ally X20 is the best gaming handheld despite its performance deficit

Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X cannot compete with Apple's M5 Pro in most areas

82% Acer Swift Spin 14 AI SFSP14 convertible review: Snapdragon X2E shines

Asus ProArt P16 2025 vs. 2026 - RTX Spark or AMD with RTX 5090?

Currently in review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13, unfortunately still with a fan

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Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark review verdict: So expensive, but pretty awesome

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Battery life test: Asus ProArt P16 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra disappoint due to low RTX Spark N1X efficiency

HP releases new budget 16-inch laptop with up to 20 hours battery life

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 - Superb screen, but stagnant performance

Panasonic brings its Japan-made ThinkPad rival to Europe

Nvidia RTX Spark Analysis - Finally an answer to Apple's M5 Pro & M5 Max?

Nvidia RTX Spark - The future of gaming laptops?

Maybe the most exciting new MacBook Neo competitor: HP OmniBook 5 14 laptop hands on review

Latest SteamOS update adds support for two Ayaneo handhelds

Lenovo releases new budget laptop in more countries with almost 50% longer battery life than 2025 model

RTX Spark laptop hands on review: The OmniBook Ultra 16 is HP's new flagship

Windows 11 update fixes long-standing gaming issues

Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to support recomp projects

OmniBook 3 vs MacBook Neo: Fight of the $700 laptops

Windows 11 24H2 support ends October 13: How to check and upgrade

Asus releases 14- and 16-inch laptops with Core 7 350, 144Hz display and 20-hour battery

Windows Update: Outdated PCs will stop getting updates in June 2027

App replaces PS Portal, cloud streaming PS5 games console-free to Steam Deck or Windows

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.9606

Ugreen launches new 14-in-1 docking station with triple 4K monitor support and 100W charging

The Snapdragon X is two years old and still better than Intel Wildcat Lake

ChatGPT Free and Go users start getting GPT-6 Luna in Chat

Microsoft needs to act - Challenges that must be addressed for the next Surface Laptop

Microsoft launches compact local AI monster with 128 GB unified memory

Windows 11 Search gets a big makeover — it can now control your PC with simple commands

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra debuts with RTX Spark, 128 GB unified memory and $2,599 starting price

Another blow for Windows on ARM - The Intel Surface Laptop 15 is once again better than the Snapdragon model

82% This is a new laptop that you can still afford: HP OmniBook 3 16 review

Microsoft pushes new Defender update

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New Surface Pro alternative launches with 16-inch display and Intel processor

Windows 11 26H2 brings a hidden performance boost — and may slash RAM usage

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