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The HiTune X6 buds. (Source: UGREEN)

Deal | Grab up to 10% more of a discount on UGREEN's HiTune X6 hybrid ANC earbuds

UGREEN's HiTune X6s are some of the more unique-looking TWS earbuds around, and offer "6-mic" hybrid active noise cancellation on top of that. They are often available at a discount off their RRP; now, the OEM has released an addi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Mar 2022 17:28
The Magcube 100W charger. (Source: Aohi)

Aohi Magcube: the 100W GaN+ charger with the LED display-enabled cable

Aohi has introduced itself as a "new smart brand" that sells high-tech power bricks rated to charge different devices at advanced wattages. Its latest such product is rated for 100W with Power Delivery (PD) - however, the OEM asse...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 15:25
A new Snapdragon X65 5G M.2 module. (Source: Qualcomm)

MWC 2022 | Qualcomm combines Snapdragon 5G modems and M.2 cards to make connectivity upgrades in next-gen PCs easier

Qualcomm has announced that all an OEM looking to make a new 5G-capable laptop needs is a spare M.2 slot in their prototype's design. This is because the company has invented a module with the corresponding form-factor with a Snap...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 00:23
The new Realme Book Prime sports a chassis identical to the Book (Slim). (Image Source: Realme)

MWC 2022 | Realme Book Prime and Realme Buds Air 3 launched globally, Book Prime features Core i5-11320H and 3:2 QHD display starting from €999

Realme has launched the Book Prime globally at MWC 2022. The Realme Book Prime is largely identical to the Book (Slim) but now offers a Core i5-11320H processor and up to 16 GB RAM. Realme also announced the Buds Air 3 with suppor...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2022 15:44
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3: First 90 Hz OLED panel for the ThinkPad T series

MWC 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3: First 90 Hz OLED panel for the ThinkPad T series

The flagship of the T series was renovated last year, and another redesign is happening this year, due to the change toe 16:10 screens. Another focus: The new Intel Alder Lake CPUs and AMD Ryzen 6000, as well as a new screen optio...
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Feb 2022 09:00
Lenovo ThinkPad x Snapdragon: Fanless ARM ThinkPad X13s offers long battery life

MWC 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad x Snapdragon: Fanless ARM ThinkPad X13s offers long battery life

Apart from a regular update to the established T series ThinkPads, Lenovo also dares to explore new territory with the ThinkPad brand at MWC. In the case of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, this means going with Qualcomm instead of AMD a...
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Feb 2022 09:00
Huawei launches new MateBooks globally. (Source: Huawei)

MWC 2022 | The Huawei MateBook E and X Pro 2022 launch worldwide

Huawei has debuted 2 of its latest Matebook-series PCs outside China during its MWC 2022 event. The E is a 2-in-1 with a 12.6-inch OLED display, whereas the X Pro 2022 has a 14-inch 90Hz 3K display. They both also have 11th-gen In...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Feb 2022 00:12
Working on the beach, by the pool or in the Andes mountains may be just what you need to prevent the stress of your psycho manager from getting to you. Photo by Alesia Gritcuk on Unsplash

3 laptops that perfectly complement a working holiday

Going on a trip and need a laptop to get some work done while you're on the road? Whether you're on the hunt for a Windows or MacOS device, your leisurely productivity needs are sure to be covered by at least one of the devices on...
Julian van der Merwe, 22 Feb 2022 21:52
Huawei MateBook 13s Review: Great subnotebook with 90 Hz display

89% Huawei MateBook 13s Review: Great subnotebook with 90 Hz display

A new rival for the MacBook Air? Huawei’s MateBook 13s is a very compact subnotebook with a high-resolution 13-inch screen as well as a modern Tiger Lake-H35 processor from Intel. Combined with decent input devices and good speakers, the MateBook 13s turns out to be a very interesting package.
Intel Core i5-11300H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.40" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Feb 2022 14:20
Razer Blade 14 becomes first 14-inch laptop with a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti option, retails for a whopping $3500 USD (Source: Razer)

Razer Blade 14 becomes first 14-inch laptop with Ryzen 9 6900HX and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti options, retails for a whopping $3500 USD

Razer is now accepting orders for its refreshed Blade 14 equipped with AMD's latest Zen 3+ Ryzen 6900HX CPU, DDR5 RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti graphics. Prices range from $2000 up to $3500 USD with shipments expected to...
Allen Ngo, 18 Feb 2022 05:00
BMAX X14 Pro laptop review: Attractive with AMD Ryzen 5 for under $500 USD

76% BMAX X14 Pro laptop review: Attractive with AMD Ryzen 5 for under $500 USD

Be best with BMax. $500 USD isn't a lot for a laptop these days unless if you're willing to settle for cheap designs and slower Celeron-level performance. The BMax X14 Pro bucks the trend with its sleek profile and reasonably fast AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, but it's not without its own unique drawbacks as well.
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2022 21:00
Image source: Thomas Park on Unsplash.

4 controversial laptop trends that should never have made it mainstream

Laptop hardware has come so far since its inception. We have gone from having hideous, slow, thick monstrosities to thin, beautiful designs that come dangerously close to rivalling desktop performance. So where did these next wack...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2022 19:35
The Acer Swift 3 SF314-511-54ZK with Thunderbolt 4 and Tiger Lake

The Acer Swift 3 SF314 excels in our review in all disciplines

The Acer Swift 3, a laptop for the masses: Affordable, solid, optimal performance, high portability, Thunderbolt, and a great display. What more could you want?
Sebastian Jentsch, 14 Feb 2022 08:02
The Apple Macbook Pro M1. (Source: Apple.com)

4 laptops to consider if you're not a fan of MacOS but want something like a MacBook Pro

Love it or hate it, Apple has turned its MacBook line into a tech icon. In 2021, the tech giant launched an all-new line-up of MacBooks with the impressively powerful M1 series of processors. But what if you're not a fan of MacOS ...
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2022 21:12
Acer Swift 3 SF314-511-54ZK

88% Acer Swift 3 SF314 in review: Laptop tackles test with flying colors

The right combination was chosen here. The Acer Swift 3 is a laptop for the masses: It's affordable, solidly built, it handles its performance well, it's highly portable, it has good input devices, and a great display. Instead of a card reader, there's Thunderbolt 4 - what else could you ask for?
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Feb 2022 03:10
The Craob X is advertised as the world's first-ever fully portless laptop (image via Craob)

Craob X: Purported portless laptop pictured with a 13.3-inch 4K screen and 7 mm thick chassis

A questionable-looking render of a completely portless laptop called the Craob X has emerged online. It is just 7 mm (0.27 in) thick and packs an Intel Core i7-1280P and a 13.3-inch 4K screen. One needs to charge it wirelessly wit...
Anil Ganti, 31 Jan 2022 20:26
Schenker Vision 14 H35

The Schenker Vision 14 with the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti does not really have any competitors

You can now get the lightweight ultrabook Schenker Vision 14 with a dedicated RTX 3050 Ti GPU, but still weighs less than 1.2 kg. The compact laptop leaves a good impression in many regards, but there are also some drawbacks and I...
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Jan 2022 13:13
Schenker Vision 14 laptop in review: Now also available with the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti

88% Schenker Vision 14 laptop in review: Now also available with the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti

The Intel H35 quad-core CPU slows down the Vision 14... Schenker's Vision 14 is now available with stronger 35 W processors that are delivered with a liquid metal thermal compound by default. For more GPU performance, you can also get the optional GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with a 50 W TGP. But do these actually perform well in the compact case?
Intel Core i7-11370H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Jan 2022 07:21
LG Gram 15 (2021)

85% Review of the LG Gram 15Z90P: 1.1-kg (~2.4-lb) 15-inch laptop

80-Wh wonder. After seeing the 14-, 16- and 17-inch LG Grams, we were almost surprised to see the 15-inch model. The weight is the main feature here as well: 1.1 kg (~2.4 lb). The lightest 15-inch competitors weigh anywhere from 1.3 kg (~2.87 lbs) to 1.5 kg (~3.31 lbs). Read our review to learn how the LG Gram 15 manages to last 14 hours in a realistic usage scenario.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 27 Jan 2022 20:47
Dell Latitude 5420 D2G5W

85% Dell Latitude 14 5420 review: A laptop so close to claiming the business crown

Core i5 to the max. We are testing Dell's mainstream business laptop. Although the 14-inch device appears to include everything you can hope for, the clickpad is huge downgrade. In this review we will explore many aspects in detail, such as the impressive processor performance and the less impressive iGPU performance.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 27 Jan 2022 10:20
The new P2001 Power Station. (Source: Oukitel)

Update | Oukitel debuts its first ever Portable Power Station on Kickstarter

Oukitel has launched its first-gen P2001 Portable Power Station as a reward via the OEM's latest crowdfunding campaign. This device is rated for a 2,000 watt-hour (Wh) capacity, and offers a range of outputs, AC and USB type C por...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2022 21:43
Latest Dell Inspiron 15 3511 on sale for just $309 USD to be one of the best cheap laptops currently out there (Source: Dell)

Deal | Latest Dell Inspiron 15 3511 on sale for just $309 USD to be one of the better ultra-cheap deals out there

The 15.6-inch system comes with the 11th gen Core i3-1115G4 CPU and 1080p IPS-type display which automatically make it superior to the ocean of sub $400 USD laptops where lesser Celeron, Atom, and 768p TN panels are commonplace.
Allen Ngo, 19 Jan 2022 06:29
Infinix InBook X2 adds features not found on the InBook X1 Pro, but performance remains the same

Infinix InBook X2 adds features not found on the InBook X1 Pro, but performance hasn't changed

It looks like Infinix will be sticking with older Intel Ice Lake CPUs for yet another year like to keep prices at more affordable levels. The display remains excellent with its >90 percent sRGB coverage even if it suffers from mor...
Allen Ngo, 18 Jan 2022 23:00
Infinix INBook X2 laptop review: The thinner and lighter INBook X1 Pro

80% Infinix INBook X2 laptop review: The thinner and lighter INBook X1 Pro

New look, old processor. The InBook X2 is 20 percent lighter and 13 percent smaller than last year's InBook X1 Pro and with additional QoL updates such as a keyboard backlight and brighter display. There are some downgrades nonetheless that users ought to be aware of.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 17 Jan 2022 18:13
The Flash Pro series. (Source: Chargeasap)

Chargeasap releases its latest Flash Pro-series power banks from crowdfunding to general retail

The start-up Chargeasap set up an Indiegogo campaign to fund the production of its Flash Pro and Pro Plus power banks. Its success has enabled the company to start selling the ~100W-capable accessories through its own website. The...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2022 21:21
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 AMD laptop in review: Subnotebook with fast Ryzen CPU

88% Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 AMD laptop in review: Subnotebook with fast Ryzen CPU

Ryzen 7 and 16:10. Lenovo equips the compact ThinkBook 13s G3, now in its third generation, with AMD's mobile Ryzen processors (Zen 3), which offer a lot of performance. Together with the 16:10 display, you get an exciting package for around 1,000 Euros.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jan 2022 09:21
Powerful Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 on sale for $886 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 16 GB RAM (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Powerful Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 on sale for $886 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 16 GB RAM

If you want an Ultrabook with the performance of a gaming laptop without needing to spend a fortune, then this 16-inch 120 Hz IdeaPad 5 Pro may surprise you with its high specifications and thin profile.
Allen Ngo, 09 Jan 2022 06:30
TCL launches a first-gen laptop. (Source: TCL)

CES 2022 | TCL debuts its first-gen laptop, the Book 14 Go

The TCL Book 14 Go is the OEM's first-ever laptop. It has debuted with always-on LTE/4G connectivity - then again, it owes this spec to an aging Snapdragon 7c SoC. The rest of its specs are similarly underwhelming, although the co...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 19:43
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 & ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7: Better webcams, OLED and improved cooling for Alder Lake P28

CES 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 & ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7: Better webcams, OLED and improved cooling for Alder Lake P28

Lenovo is updating its well-known line of X1 ThinkPad laptops. The 14 inch models ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 build upon existing designs - the new releases include OLED screen options, a 1080p webcam and ...
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jan 2022 17:00
Slim, lightweight and best-in-class display. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2022 | Lenovo announces ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 i business ultrabook with Intel Alder Lake processors and AI-powered meeting software suite

The second generation ThinkBook 13X business notebooks from Lenovo feature the latest Intel i7 Alder Lake-P processors integrating Iris Xe graphics, up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 1 TB of PCIe 4 NVMe SSD storage and a best-in-class...
Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2022 17:00
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13: Exclusive AMD ThinkPad targets young generation with new design

CES 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13: Exclusive AMD ThinkPad targets young generation with new design

Update | With the ThinkPad Z series, Lenovo is creating a completely new product line that aims at revamping the design of the business laptop line. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 includes premium materials, a new touchpad and a ...
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jan 2022 23:56
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 takes minimalism to the next level. (Image Source: Dell)

CES 2022 | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 gets upgraded to 28 W Intel Alder Lake-P, screams minimalism with capacitive function keys, seamless haptic Forcepad, and no headphone jack

At CES 2022, Dell announced the new XPS 13 Plus 9320 with a new chassis design. The XPS 13 Plus now features capacitive top row function keys, a seamless haptic Forcepad, and just two Thunderbolt 4 ports without a microSD reader o...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2022 19:00
The IdeaPad 3i. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo lists the 17.3-inch IdeaPad 3i (Intel) for under US$700

The 15-inch IdeaPad 3 is often regarded as one of the best-priced laptops in its category. Now, its 17.3-inch version (or 3i) has appeared on the Lenovo US website at just over US$100 off its regular price. This gets the buyer 11t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2022 18:54
A Legion Y7000P teaser. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo potentially previews its 2022 Legion design with a Y7000P teaser

Lenovo is currently hyping its Legion Yxxxx for the Chinese market via Weibo. The latest posters from this campaign teases one of these laptops - also likely to re-brand for international markets - in terms of its design. It sugge...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2021 15:00
Asus sets dates and times for its CES 2022 event. (Source: Asus)

Asus confirms its CES 2022 attendance

Asus has issued its invitations to its upcoming CES showcase, to start from January 4, 2022. It starts with the "Rise of Gamers" livestream direct from Las Vegas to introduce the new ROG line-up, and goes on with the productivity-...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2021 00:18
Asus' top Taiwanese brand status is assured. (Source: Asus)

Asus wins the title of Taiwan's Most Valuable International Brand for 2021

Asus has emerged victorious as a result of 2021's Interbrand Best Taiwan Global Brands survey, making it the country's "most valuable" brand that operates worldwide - and for the eighth year running, too. The OEM has attained this...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 16:47
Loaded Razer Blade 14 down to $2000 USD with Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070 graphics (Source: Microsoft Store)

Deal | Loaded Razer Blade 14 down to $2000 USD with Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070 graphics

If you've ever wanted a gaming laptop that's the size of a subnotebook, then the Blade 14 has got you covered. Its Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU and RTX 3070 GPU can outperform many larger gaming laptops out there.
Allen Ngo, 02 Dec 2021 22:12
MSI laptops offer a rewarding experience for all needs and budgets.

MSI Black Friday and Holiday 2021 deals: The best rewarding laptops across budgets that make for memorable gifting

Gifts that keep on giving. Black Friday and Holiday 2021 are almost upon us making this a perfect occasion to pamper yourself or gift that special someone in your life with laptops that can provide a fillip to creativity and gaming. MSI is back once again with an extensive choice of laptops for all needs and budgets. So, whether you are an avid content creator, engineer, gamer, or a casual home user, MSI's Black Friday and Holiday 2021 deals ensure your computing needs are fully taken care of. (Sponsored article.)
A‏d, 29 Nov 2021 10:25
Ryzen 5 5600U is putting a lot of pressure on Intel and its 11th Core series in the sub $1000 USD price range (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 5 5600U is putting pressure on Intel and its 11th gen Core series on midrange laptops

When AMD's midrange Ryzen 5 can handily outperform Intel's fastest Core i7 U-series lineup in the most important multi-thread workloads, then it becomes that much easier to recommend AMD over Intel in the budget to midrange laptop...
Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2021 19:36
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is better with Ryzen

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is better with Ryzen

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is the first ThinkPad laptop with AMD CPUs and a 16:10 monitor. This makes it one of the most interesting business ThinkPads of this year.
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Nov 2021 02:36
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14 16:10 laptop review: The series keeps getting better

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14 16:10 laptop review: The series keeps getting better

AMD Zen 3 with 16:10 touchscreen. Lenovo's IdeaPad family has grown so confusingly large that it's been getting difficult to keep track of how the models are categorized. Even so, the family has its gems including the new IdeaPad 5 Pro 14 which could have easily passed as a Yoga if not for a couple of caveats.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Nov 2021 18:13
Samsung Electronics announces a new plant. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces a new semiconductor facility to be built in Texas

Samsung has confirmed that one of its latest factories is to be built in the US state of Texas. The OEM may invest a total of U$17 billion to complete this new facility, which should be capable of producing components for use in H...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 22:09
OPPO's alleged new earbuds. (Source: GizNext)

OPPO is slated to launch new TWS earbuds as well as phones on November 25, 2021

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut the potentially innovative Reno7 series of Android smartphones tomorrow (November 25, 2021). Now, it is rumored to have new TWS earbuds to launch alongside them. Judging by their alleged produ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2021 23:56
Intel has started shipping Alder Lake-P CPUs to notebook makers. (Image source: Intel)

Big performance gains incoming to Windows notebooks as Intel starts shipping Alder Lake-P CPUs to laptop manufacturers

Intel has begun shipping its 12th gen Alder Lake-P mobile chips to laptop makers. Gregory M Bryant, Executive Vice President and GM of Intel’s Client Computing Group, broke the news on Twitter. The Alder Lake-P chips are expected ...
Fawad Murtaza, 24 Nov 2021 18:09
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 review: AMD Ryzen Pro makes the compact business laptop fast

91% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 review: AMD Ryzen Pro makes the compact business laptop fast

Road warrior with Ryzen power. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 already received a very good rating in its version with an Intel CPU. The compact business laptop gets even better with the AMD Ryzen 5000 series. The Cezanne U CPUs make the Lenovo ThinkPad faster while reducing temperatures and fan noise.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Nov 2021 00:17
Samsung gets flexible with its OLED. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Display's new website projects a future full of rollable, slidable or otherwise flexible OLED devices

Samsung Display's new micro-site contains a raft of teasers that might make sense of earlier leaks and rumors concerning the OEM's plans for its OLED technology and the devices based on it. They hint at an upcoming product line re...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 23:12
The next-gen 8cx pops up in another new leak. (Source: Qualcomm)

An allegedly Snapdragon 8cx Gen3-based Lenovo device shows up on Geekbench

Qualcomm is currently thought to have a successor to the Snapdragon 8cx Gen2 chipset for PCs in development. Now, more evidence of possible progress with this SoC has emerged on Geekbench, in the form of a mystery Lenovo machine t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 16:07
Mysterious fourth tile appears in the lower left side. (Image Source: CNET)

CNET's first look at the 2023 Intel Meteor Lake mobile processors reveals mysterious fourth tile

Intel's own official slides present the upcoming Meteor Lake processors as its first true multi-tile consumer processors, which is clearly reflected in the CNET images where we can see a bigger compute tile with smaller SoC LP I/O...
Bogdan Solca, 19 Nov 2021 14:12
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 laptop review: The ePrivacy screen remains problematic

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 laptop review: The ePrivacy screen remains problematic

BIOS updates stabilize the performance. In our first tests, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 still struggled with performance issues. After several BIOS updates, the performance is now stable, but also lower. The optional ePrivacy screen also remains problematic.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Nov 2021 14:27
An SD card-enabled MacBook Pro. (Source: Apple)

The new MacBook Pro's SD card reader is reported as dysfunctional in some units

Apple may have answered a multitude of MacBook Pro-user prayers by restoring the SD card slot to the latest versions of these PCs. However, a growing number of owners claim that the "new" port is running unusually slow compared to...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:03

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