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Our review unit of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10 costs just €1,000, not that much for a convertible laptop with a pen and a Ryzen AI 7 CPU. There is a variant of it that costs even less, but buyers should stay clear of this cheaper configuration.

CheckMag As a last resort, resetting your network settings can help restore your internet connection. This article explains how to do it in Windows 11.

Star Wars Day is about more than re-watching the three trilogies. The Epic Games Store pays tribute to the occasion with a free game download. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is packed full of content and appeals to gamers of all ages.

CheckMag The EA Games 2025 publisher sale has officially kicked off on Steam, offering as much as 95% off the retail price of both some of the biggest AAA games of the last few years and some highly rated indie gems alike.

Amazon has updated its Prime Gaming service with over 20 free games to play this month. Throughout this month, it will be possible to claim Amazon, Epic and GOG games from series like Saints Row, Lego Star Wars and Thief, among others, in a deal worth over $300.

GTA 6’s delay reportedly tanked Take-Two’s share price and the company had to release a statement reassuring shareholders about the expected record level growth. The company is said to report its financial results on May 15.

The Epic Games Store has just started giving away a game worth $14.99 on PC. However, it has already confirmed which titles this week's giveaway will be replaced by. Combining RPG elements, Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale will be free to pick up from next Thursday.

Once more, Tyler McVicker has shared some information about Half-Life 3 stating that the game is playable end to end, and that it being widely playtested. He believes that it may be released this winter.

The Epic Games Store has started May 2025 with a fresh free game giveaway. Available to add to your Epic Games library for free in a limited-time deal, Super Space Club builds on the arcade classic space shooter genre with eye-catching visuals.

Dungeons of Hinterburg is a puzzle platformer that takes place in the Alps, featuring charming cel-shaded art style and a "social twist to RPG progression." Players are tasked with exploring the world with their trusty snowboard, solving puzzles, defeating monsters, and learning to use their magic as they unlock the secrets of the serene world and its dungeons.

New statistical evidence suggests that consumers are panic buying to avoid the effects of tariffs. The IDC released North American data confirming significant rises in desktop and laptop sales. Manufacturers are warning buyers about potential shortages and price increases.

The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is a fast gaming notebook with an RTX 5080 Laptop, which is an excellent match for the native QHD resolution of its matte IPS panel. However, the 5080 Laptop is only available in combination with the Core Ultra 9 275HX. The faster Ryzen 9 9955HX, on the other hand, has to make do with the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop.

A popular Windows game emulator for Android, Winlator, has hit a development pause. The developer, BrunoSX, shares that this decision was made in response to the accusations and attacks that the dev has faced in the last few days.

Another leak has pointed towards the development of Titanfall 3. This time, the source claims there is already a playable version of the game floating around.

Star Wars Eclipse does not have a release date yet but it has been in development for over three years. It was first announced in 2021 as the next major project by Quantic Dream.

The Surface NUC1 is a new Windows tablet powered by an Intel processor. Whilst its tiny form factor ensures remarkable portability, the device isn’t particularly slim.

The upcoming FPS game is currently undergoing closed alpha testing and gamers on PC have noticed heavy aim-assist. While the setting can be turned off, it puts those who prefer relying on their own reflexes at a disadvantage.

Subnautica 2 early access kicks off later in 2025 and the developers want fans to come along for the journey. Players will be able to share feedback as the game is developed, and experience new features and co-op gameplay as part of the early access.

The Epic Games Store is rounding off April 2025 with a new round of free game giveaways. Available for a short time, Chuchel can be added to your Epic Games library alongside a slew of in-game items for Albion Online, a free-to-play sandbox MMORPG.

Anker has launched the Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) in the US and the EU. This new accessory is designed for gamers and creators, with a cooling system and ambient lighting. Features include multiple Thunderbolt 5 ports, support for an 8K output, and data transfer speeds up to 120 Gbps.

Alleviating fears of delays, the Razer Blade 16 is finally available. US buyers can choose from several configurations with RTX 50-series GPUs. Notebookcheck's review concluded that the slimmer gaming laptop doesn't sacrifice performance.

Lenovo upgrades its most expensive ThinkPad laptop series with more performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition will soon be available with Intel Arrow Lake H and Arrow Lake U in addition to the existing Lunar Lake options.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available on multiple platforms, but you can save some money if you want to buy it from the Steam Store. Fanatical is offering a 17% discount on both the standard and deluxe editions of the game alongside an extra game as a free gift.

A developer ported Windows 3.1 to the original Nintendo Game Boy using the GB Studio software. The port (which is heavily modified from the original Windows 3.1) includes simple tools and applications, such as versions of Minesweeper and Paint. It can be purchased on Etsy.

Windows 10 still has a large user base, with many holding off on upgrading to Windows 11 due to the TPM 2.0 requirement. Microsoft is once again urging this set of users to upgrade their PCs.

The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and the company will eventually lose customers.

Fans of dark fantasy would be remiss to check out Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, a new action RPG with over 40 hours of single-player story written by the former narrative lead of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2. The new RPG just launched on Steam with a free demo, combining elements of the Metroidvania and Soulslike genres, all with plenty of moody RPG energy.

Aokoze has now released one of the first gaming handhelds that leverages AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. Also featuring with OCuLink eGPU connectivity and a 120 Hz VRR display, the Aokzoe A1X packs in a 72.7 Wh battery to rival the Asus ROG Ally X, among other popular Windows gaming handhelds.

The Epic Games Store is now giving away its penultimate free game of April 2025. Available for a short period, Botanicula is joined by over $100 worth of in-game items for Firestone Online Idle RPG.

Drive Rally, stylised as #DRIVE Rally, has finally exited its arduous Steam Early Access period with a 1.0 update that introduces three iconic rally cars, 22 race stages, improved progression, and a tempting launch discount.

Launched in February 2025, the Asus Zenbook Duo 14 for 2025 has seen a major $250 discount on Amazon. The laptop is powered by the latest Core Ultra 9 285H CPU alongside the Intel Arc 140T iGPU. However, the main draw of the notebook is its dual-screen design that combined two 14-inch OLED displays.

A new free game giveaway has landed on GOG and Steam. Only available until later this week, Metro 2033 Redux builds on Metro 2033 with various improvements, including the engine that underpins Metro: Last Light.

The Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T OLED laptop is back on sale at Best Buy. The notebook now costs $450 less than list price, becoming a worthy everyday option thanks to its excellent screen, long battery life, and more.

Lenovo's 2025 ThinkPads with AMD CPUs are limited to the eight core versions of Zen5 - at least until now. A product listing on Lenovo's Malaysian website suggests that we may soon see the first AMD ThinkPad with twelve CPU cores in the form of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD, as it is said to feature the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370.

Morbid Metal, an upcoming third-person hack-n-slash indie roguelite published by Ubisoft, has shown off incredible amounts of polish, visual flair, and melee combos worthy of a spectacle fighter. It also features a unique three-character switching mechanic and is slated to launch on Steam Early Access this summer.

Void/breaker is a newly announced fast-paced sci-fi roguelite FPS that has just been announced, and it's free to play for the next two weeks ahead of the full-scale launch. Void/breaker features highly destructible environments, deep weapons customisation, and moderate hardware requirements.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games offering on PC. This time, the storefront has decided to giveaway an indie beat 'em up called River City Girls worth $29.99 that has been joined by Arcadegeddon and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm.

After speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.

A well-known source has divulged early information about the Epic Games Store's plans for future giveaways throughout the next two weeks. The giveaways are unlikely to be all that the storefront has planned across April, though.

Titanfall 3 may actually be a thing and could arrive in the near future, at least if the latest leak is to be believed. The game is said to be developed on Unreal Engine 5 and is almost complete.

Metal Eden, a new boomer shooter heading to Steam, looks like a slick blend between Mirror's Edge and Doom, featuring fast-paced parkour, bright cyberpunk visuals, and fast, raw gunplay. Try it out for free on Steam ahead of the May 6 launch.

Lenovo offers a wide product lineup and it is not easy always easy to find the right device. It is even more complicated when you have two very similar products like the two 14-convertibles we just tested, where the less expensive Yoga 7 is actually better than the Yoga 9 in some respects.

CheckMag Windows 11 offers a dizzying number of ways to take screenshots, but I’ve narrowed it down to four shortcuts that actually make sense. In this guide, I break down the only screenshot methods I use and what to do if your keyboard doesn’t even have a Print Screen key.