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Reputedly, Microsoft is planning to introduce a next-generation Surface Laptop Go this season, but with only minor changes from the current model. Details about the Surface Laptop Go 2's specifications and prices have leaked so far, including that it will start with a 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB memory configuration.

Lambda, a company known for building deep learning-focused PCs, and Razer have teamed up to release a new version of the Tensorbook, a slim laptop with machine learning chops. The notebook is packed to the gills with hardware designed for AI development, comes preinstalled with lots of Lambda's software, and has some solid gaming capabilities.

The Inspiron 15 3505 shines with low noise levels, slots for two storage drives, and a moderate price. The installed Ryzen 5 APU does not reach its full potential. The battery life is poor.

Dell has officially unveiled the Precision 5570 laptop. It features an Intel Core i9-12900HK processor, Nvidia RTX A2000 graphics card, up to 64 GB of 4,800 MT/s RAM, a 4 TB NVMe SSD, and an 86 Wh battery. Dell will unveil its price once its April 2022 launch window approaches.

The Legion 5i Pro 16 is a very good gaming laptop for 2100 Euros. It offers plenty of gaming performance for the QHD resolution with the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. There are no real drawbacks, except for the loud fan noise.

Windows 10 and 11 have a host of built-in tools to boost your productivity, but sometimes it takes a little bit more than what's on offer to really get going. There are many aftermarket options available online and in the Microsoft store. Let's have a look at some of the best third-party options out there to make your PC work for you.

GPD has unveiled the Win Max 2, a large gaming handheld with a built-in keyboard. Not only will GPD sell the Win Max 2 with the Intel Core i7-1280P, but it will also be available with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U that has the Radeon 680M. The Win Max 2 has a 2.5K display and LPDDR5 RAM too.

GPD has started teasing the Win Max 2, a gaming handheld that will feature a 28 W Intel Alder Lake processor, 32 GB of RAM and a 10.1-inch display. Like its predecessors, the Win Max 2 will sport a built-in keyboard and gaming controls.

The Apple iMac with M1 is a phenomenal desktop computer. Between its bright, 4.5k display, lightning-fast M1 SoC and great built-in speakers and webcam, Apple seems to be going for the killing blow against Windows all-in-ones. Some of the best Windows options prove that competing will be an uphill battle.

A Core i9-12900HK CPU combined with a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with access to 16 GB of VRAM are more than powerful enough to run all current games smoothly on the Aero 16's 16:10 4K OLED display. The device also comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

The first major update of 2022 comes with the legendary A-10A Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft, alongside other planes, Swedish helicopters, multiple ground vehicles, various ships, as well as an updated graphics engine (Dagor Engine 6.5) with significantly improved effects and a massive Ultra HD texture pack.

MSI has revealed the CreatorPro M series, consisting of 15-inch, 16-inch and 17-inch models. While the trio feature new NVIDIA RTX GPUs, they have different processors, displays and I/O. The CreatorPro M15, M16 and M17 all start at €1,599, though.

MSI has unleashed the CreatorPro Z17, a 17-inch professional laptop with a Core i7-12700H or a Core i9-12900H processor. The CreatorPro Z17 features the NVIDIA RTX A3000 and RTX A5500 GPU too, plus a 165 Hz and 17-inch display.

MSI has introduced the Summit E14 Evo as one of its latest business-class laptops. This new FHD+ 16:10-display clamshell is more or less with its forebear - then again, this 2022 model has 12th-gen i5 or i7 silicon, and also benefits from dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. On the other hand, some compromises appear to have been made here for the improved affordability of its new SKUs.

MSI has revealed a refreshed Prestige 14 EVO, a 14-inch laptop now based on Intel Alder Lake processors. Starting at US$929, the Prestige 14 EVO will cost up to US$1,299 with a Core i7-1280P, 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

MSI has announced an upgraded Modern 14, which now relies on Intel Alder Lake processors. Restricted to 15 W parts, the Modern 14 also only comes with one memory configuration and two colourways. The new MSI Modern 14 starts at US$699 and rises to US$799 with a Core i5-1235U processor.

Prime Computer has announced the PrimeBook Circular, a modern laptop with modular components. Available with various processors from the Intel Celeron 6305 to the Core i7-1185G7, the PrimeBook Circular has a 77 Wh battery, a 3,000 x 2,000-pixel touchscreen display and weighs 1.5 kg. The PrimeBook Circular comes with 3-years manufacturer's warranty by default, too.

The Ryzen Pro series is targeting enterprise customers. With the past 2021 generation, only chips based on the newest "Cezanne" platform were sold under the Ryzen Pro label. Lucienne was only meant for consumers. With the 2022 AMD CPUs, things are changing, as the Cezanne refresh Barcelo will be released with Ryzen Pro variants - with the Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U as the top-of-the-line model.

Lenovo introduced the IdeaPad Gaming 3i last month, but a retailer has revealed how much the 15-inch laptop will cost with an Intel Core i5-12450H processor and an Intel Arc A370M GPU. Units are not expected to begin shipping until late May though, two months after Intel releases its Arc Graphics series.

A third-party retailer has started offering the Swift X SFX16-52G, Acer's 16-inch laptop with an Intel Arc dedicated GPU. Available with Core i5-1240P and Core i7-1260P processors, the Swift X also utilises the Intel Arc A370M plus a 1600p display and LPDDR5 RAM. The SFX16-52G starts at €1,299, excluding taxes.

Laptops tend to get thinner every year, but is this really a good thing for a gaming system? We are not sure and the new Alienware x14 shows that a thin chassis requires compromises in terms of performance.

Users recently started discovering that the File Explorer in Windows 11 Dev Channel builds has started showing ads for Microsoft products. Expectedly, this drew a lot of criticism from users. However, the feature is only being A/B tested at the moment, and Microsoft did confirm that this has been a slip-up and has been turned off.

Xiaomi has unveiled the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022, a new 15.6-inch laptop with plenty of intriguing features, including a choice of two powerful Intel Alder Lake processors. The RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 has a 90 Hz and 3.2K display, too.

Chuwi has revealed an upgraded version of the CoreBook X 2022, a 14-inch laptop with a 3:2 display. Sadly, the CoreBook X 2022 comes with the Core i3-10110U, an ageing Intel Comet Lake-U series processor. Chuwi will start selling the CoreBook X 2022 later this month.

Xiaomi is preparing to release a thinner and lighter gaming laptop under its RedmiBook series. Not only will the Redmi K50 launch event showcase new smartphones, it will also be the place where Xiaomi unveils the RedmiBook Pro 2022. The RedmiBook Pro 2022 will arrive with Intel Alder Lake-H processors and NVIDIA GPUs mated to a 90 Hz display. The upcoming gaming laptop will debut with a revised cooling system too, among other features.

The compact ThinkPad models L13 and L13 Yoga are rather popular, seeing their comparably low pricing. The new ThinkPad models L13 Gen 3 and L13 Yoga Gen 3 receive 16:10 screens and a RAM upgrade.

Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3i, the Intel-based alternative to the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3i comes with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Intel Alder Lake processors and an optional 5G sub6 modem, among other features.

Lenovo has revealed the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3, an AMD-powered laptop with two battery options, an optional 5G sub6 modem and several memory configurations. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 launches alongside the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 and will start at US$1,119.

Lenovo has showcased the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, an updated convertible laptop with Intel's latest Alder Lake processors. The Gen 3 only contains minor upgrades from last year's model, but a thicker chassis has allowed Lenovo to equip the new ThinkPad X13 Yoga with a larger battery than its predecessor.

Microsoft is testing a tabbed File Explorer UI in Dev Channel builds of Windows 11. The feature is hidden for now but can be manually enabled using the ViveTool. The tabbed Explorer UI is still a work-in-progress but does allow users to open multiple tabs in the same window while also allowing tab scrolling just like a browser.

Two developers have successfully installed Windows 11 on the Microsoft Surface Duo. The smartphone achieves acceptable performance with its Snapdragon 855 chipset, although not all features are currently supported. Still, it is now possible to dual-boot Android and Windows on a Microsoft Surface device.

ASUS has launched the PN63-S1, another mini-PC by the company. The PN63-S1 features up to 35 W processors and can power three 4K displays, among other features. The PN63-S1 comes with a choice of six processors, including the Core i7-11370H.

You can get the regular Surface Laptop with Intel or AMD processors, but Microsoft equips the new high-end device Surface Laptop Studio with old Tiger Lake quad-core CPUs, which are hardly competitive anymore. The manufacturer saved money in other respects as well.

Alldocube has released the iWork GT, a convertible device with a 10.95-inch display in the style of the iPad Pro 11. The iWork GT features a 1200p display, a choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors and is available with a copycat Magic Keyboard.

Without any formal announcement, Lenovo is introducing the new ThinkPad E14 G4 and ThinkPad E15 G4. Skipping an announcement is nothing new for the budget oriented E series, which receive rather small CPU updates this year.

The new MateBook E from Huawei is a Windows tablet, which shares many similarities with the own MatePad series including the good OLED screen, great speakers, and good cameras. There are, however, some limitations when you want to use it as a productive tool.

We all know that the Apple M1 MacBook Pro is a fantastic piece of hardware - it is fast, thin, light and efficient - but Apple's performance in the few years leading up to the M1 launch was not great. If you're using a MacBook in need of an upgrade, there are reasons to go visit Windows-land - some of them petty, others less so.

The ONEXPLAYER mini is now available with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor and two screen configurations, HD (1,280 x 800) and FHD (1,920 x 1,200). Both variants ship with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. Prices start at 5,299 CNY ($840).