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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 upcoming MacBook Pro with OLED?
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
The Firefly successor that bets on Intel ARC: HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 laptop review

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

Pure blue workstation. With the 2025 generation, HP retires its ZBook Firefly branding, instead selling the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 as its affordable workstation laptop. The newest version uses Intel Arrow Lake H and our particular model does not have a Nvidia GPU - can the experiment with using just Intel graphics work?
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, Arc 140T, 14", 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 14 Oct 2025 03:18
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 Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

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 is an interesting all-rounder.
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 powerful Nvidia RTX GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake H and HX CPUs.
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Oct 2025 20:19
Fans of the Serif Affinity software package are concerned about an AI-heavy launch and a subscription model thanks to this new landing page. (Image source: Affinity)

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, especially in light of the recent acquisition by Canva.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Oct 2025 23:44
The logo of the demo of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. (Image source: via Steam)

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. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is available to try out via Steam now.
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 add new feature support and improve performance.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Oct 2025 01:22
XMG Core 16 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

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 latest restrictions are already emerging on the web.
Anton Avdyushkin, 08 Oct 2025 19:44
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review - Finally a rival to Apple's MacBook Air thanks to Lunar Lake?

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

Thin and expensive. Samsung is now equipping its slim 14-inch laptop with Intel's efficient Lunar Lake processors, resulting in better runtimes. However, the price remains high, and Samsung is also slowly losing market share in the OLED panel segment.
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, Arc 130V, 14", 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Oct 2025 18:32
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 interesting changes and improvements.
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
XMG Core 16 M25 review - AMD gaming laptop with 300 Hz display and RTX 5070

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

Gaming Undercover? The XMG Core 16 M25 is a mid-range gaming laptop that could easily pass as an office device. Its 300 Hz display is driven by an AMD Zen 5 processor and the new GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and it supports up to 128 GB of RAM.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, 16", 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Oct 2025 11:39
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
This more affordable AMD Ryzen 7 version is still a winner: HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 laptop review

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

EliteBook revamped. Zen 4 or Zen 5? HP offers both in its EliteBook 8 G1a 14, a mainline business PC for large enterprise, but also anyone who looks for a great office laptop. Our review unit is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 250 - not the newest, but still more than fast and efficient enough while being more affordable.
AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 06 Oct 2025 19:13
Epic Games' latest free game of the week comes with over $100 of in-game items for a popular idle RPG, Epic Games logo pictured. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

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 and up to 130 hours of battery life per charge.
David Chien, 02 Oct 2025 08:13
PS5 logo shown on ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld (Image source: Xbox Wire, Sony PlayStation with edits)

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 commitment to the Xbox Series X|S, but skeptics remain unconvinced.
Adam Corsetti, 02 Oct 2025 04:28
Epic Games is rumoured to be offering a single free PC game between October 9 and October 16, logo pictured. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

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 Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, too.
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 solution to this issue: A user replaceable USB-C port. A new YouTube video demonstrates how easy it is to replace it.
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 businesses about ransomware, compliance, and rising security costs. Industry experts warn that delaying migration to Windows 11 could leave organisations dangerously exposed.
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 TUF Gaming A16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

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 sufficient for the native WQHD resolution.
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 missing the latter's most eye-catching feature.
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 the multiplayer Fox Hunt mode in late October.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2025 19:27
The Epic Games Store is finishing up September 2025 with another two free titles for Windows gamers, logo pictured. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

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 The Most Important Game of the Galaxy will be available to claim globally too.
Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2025 14:03
Asus TUF Gaming A16 in review

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

165 Hz, Advanced Optimus, and G-Sync. Asus equips the TUF Gaming A16 with lots of features such as Advanced Optimus and G-Sync, but the RTX 5070 Laptop is paired with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 Hawk Point APU based on the older Zen 4 architecture. How does this affect the gaming performance and is the asking price of €2,199 appropriate? Let's find out.
AMD Ryzen 7 260, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, 16", 2.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Sep 2025 10:18
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 impressions video, they explore everything the GPD Win 5 brings to the table.
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 new ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD, but this model is still much improved.
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 of the upcoming game. Three of the 18 confirmed maps are remastered Black Ops 2 areas.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2025 19:49
Is the Windows Live wallpaper feature back? (Image source: microsoft.com - edited)

The video wallpapers feature is returning in Windows 11

Wallpaper engine and similar apps won't be needed soon, as Microsoft has decided to reintroduce the ability to use video as the desktop background in Windows 11. The feature was abandoned long ago and was last available in Windows Vista.
Anton Avdyushkin, 22 Sep 2025 16:12
Opera 122.0.5643.51 Video Skip feature further improves  (Image source: Blog | Opera News)

Opera now sports a redesigned History, new Themes, and lets users manually skip any video ad

At the end of last week, Opera One 122.0.5643.51 arrived with several changes in addition to the usual minor tweaks and fixes. Although the two new visual themes may not appeal to everyone, the redesigned History and the ability to manually skip video ads are features that most users should find valuable.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2025 12:35
The best Windows tablets tested and ranked by Notebookcheck

Ranking: Best Windows tablets and detachables reviewed by Notebookcheck

Q4 2025 update. Current Windows tablets almost always come in combination with a keyboard, either as a cover or as a dockable housing part that can be used to transform the Windows tablet into a classic notebook. The advantage over laptop convertibles is that the detachable display allows much more convenient use as a tablet than would be the case with a notebook with a 360-degree hinge. Find the favorites from our tests here.
Sebastian Bade, 20 Sep 2025 02:05
Magix releases Vegas Pro 23 video editing software with GPU-accelerated Vegas Core Engine. (Image source: Magix)

Magix unveils Vegas Pro 23 with GPU-accelerated video editing

Magix has launched Vegas Pro 23, a Windows video editor that introduces GPU-acceleration to speed color grading, enable real-time previews, and power smoother playback, with support for ARM-based Snapdragon X systems. The update also adds a more flexible interface with track-level effects, native gameplay capture and expanded audio tools.
David Chien, 20 Sep 2025 00:28
Valve will discontinue Steam client updates on 32-bit systems in 2026. Users urged to upgrade to 64-bit systems. (Image source: Valve, edited)

Valve's Steam to drop support for Windows 10 (32-bit)

Valve confirms its gaming platform will stop updating on 32-bit Windows 10 starting January 1, 2026, marking the end of Steam support for legacy systems.
Santiago Nino, 19 Sep 2025 21:18
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

AMD or Intel, which is better for this affordable office laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 comparison

AMD or Intel: Lenovo sells its affordable Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with in two different flavors. We tested both, and we definitely have a favorite.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Sep 2025 17:56
Vivaldi 7.6.3797.52 on Windows with the Tab Button in action (Image source: Own)

Vivaldi 7.6 brings an editable tab bar and more to desktop users

In its quest for delivering the ultimate customization capabilities, Vivaldi 7.6 for desktop arrives with a fully customizable tab bar alongside the Tab Button. Additionally, this update sports cleaner context menus, address field keyword search, ad blocker upgrades, faster switching to hibernated tabs, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2025 13:42
AMD the worse choice than Intel for this business laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 review

85% AMD the worse choice than Intel for this business laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 review

Obsolete Business Hawk. The ThinkPad E series is an affordable standout in the ThinkPad line, but buyers have to decide: Intel or AMD CPUs? In our comprehensive review of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD, we explore which version is better.
AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 18 Sep 2025 14:28
The Epic Games Store's penultimate giveaway for September 2025 will last until next Thursday, logo pictured. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Deal | Epic Games Store kicks off penultimate free game giveaway of September 2025

The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new batch of games. Available for a short time, this week's deal centres around Project Winter with Samorost 2 reportedly set to follow.
Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2025 14:16
Epic Games is rumoured to be giving away two new games to end September 2025, logo pictured. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: Leaker reveals new free game giveaway ahead of schedule to end September 2025

A font for all things Epic Games has revealed the storefront's plans ahead of time again. This time, they have focused on what games the storefront will be giving away to end September 2025.
Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2025 12:33
The LattePanda Iota can be passively or actively cooled delivering between 6 and 15 Watts of power to an Intel N150 (Image Source: LattePanda)

LattePanda SBC packs four x86 cores, M.2 and PCIe FPC into a Raspberry Pi form factor

LattePanda is synonymous with bringing x86 CPUs to compact and hacker friendly designs. The latest Iota single board computer packs a broad range of features and IO into a footprint similar to a Raspberry Pi.
David Devey, 18 Sep 2025 10:19
Asus ROG Ally with Xbox full-screen experience (Image source: Asus, Microsoft Xbox Gaming with edits)

Xbox full screen mode on original Asus ROG Ally boosts gaming handheld performance, but with caveats

Even before the Asus ROG Xbox Ally release date, gamers are testing the new Xbox full-screen experience. In one benchmark, ROG Ally performance sees noteworthy improvements in this mode. Still, similar results are possible on other Windows 11 handhelds after disabling background apps.
Adam Corsetti, 18 Sep 2025 01:00

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