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The new Asus ExpertBook A7 costs $1500 despite its slow Intel Wildcat Lake processor

With the new ExpertBook A7, Asus is launching a stylish but unfortunately also relatively slow business laptop, as $1500 only gets you an Intel Wildcat Lake processor.

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Nov 2026 15:57

Microsoft's free PC game bundle includes Doom, Halo, and Call of Duty.

Microsoft is giving away 25 free games when you activate a new Windows PC

In celebration of 25 years of Xbox, Microsoft is giving buyers who purchase an eligible Windows PC (laptop, desktop, or handheld) over two dozen free PC games. Unfortunately, not only is the pool of eligible devices small, the giveaway is also limited to the US.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Nov 2026 15:32

Lenovo Legion Space in-app screenshot showcasing 2.1.11.31.

Lenovo quietly drops Legion Space 2.1 update that finally frees restricted LOQ laptops

Lenovo is pushing Legion Space 2.1.11.31 with no changelog or announcements, and the update reached a LOQ 15IRX10 that Lenovo lists under the older 1.8.12.9 build.

Darryl Linington, 12 Nov 2026 08:17

The new ExpertBook A7's metal chassis is a real eye-catcher, but the keyboard disappoints

Asus uses a unibody metal chassis for the first time on the new ExpertBook A7, but the keyboard and matte OLED screen fall short. It also comes with only a slow Intel Wildcat Lake processor.

Andreas Osthoff, 11 Nov 2026 21:51

The keyboard deck of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9

Not enough memory: Why the Nvidia RTX GPU is the main weakness of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G9

Most laptops do not have a dedicated GPU these days, so having one should be a great advantage. It generally is, but in the case of the expensive premium laptop Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9, the Nvidia RTX GPU is its main weakness.

Benjamin Herzig, 11 Nov 2026 17:42

Windows' native photo editor will get some Adobe-powered features soon

Windows 11 Photos is getting Adobe's generative AI tools in December

Adobe and Microsoft are bringing generative AI image editing and Adobe Express integration to Windows 11 Photos, with a preview scheduled for Windows Insiders in December 2026. The partnership also introduces performance optimizations for Adobe products on Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Windows PCs.

Anil Ganti, 11 Nov 2026 11:21

Close-up of a laptop keyboard with the Windows key

Windows 11: How to turn off Copilot, Recall and other AI features

Microsoft has spread AI features across Windows 11, from Paint and Notepad to File Explorer. There is no single switch to turn them all off. We checked where the settings are on Windows 11 Home 26H2, what they turn off and which guides are out of date.

Steffen Zahn, 11 Nov 2026 10:10

Hands typing on a laptop that shows an email inbox

Exploited Outlook zero-day was found by a researcher using Claude

Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday fixes 1,093 vulnerabilities, according to Tenable. One of them is an Outlook flaw that attackers are already exploiting to steal NTLMv2 hashes. Microsoft credits a researcher who used Anthropic's Claude. Here is how to install the fix.

Steffen Zahn, 11 Nov 2026 08:43

Infinix XBook 14 Neo laptop shown beside a person carrying another laptop

Affordable 14-inch laptop launches with Intel processors, 55Wh battery and 180-degree hinge

The Infinix XBook 14 Neo is a lightweight 14-inch laptop with a 180-degree hinge and a battery rated for up to 13 hours. It comes with an Intel Core processor, 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of SSD storage, and is now available in Malaysia.

Shahadat Ali, 11 Nov 2026 00:04

Official image from the Windows 11 release notes video.

Windows 11 November Patch Tuesday: Microsoft tests unified app updates

Windows 11’s KB5132061 update is rolling out now, and it finally lets you trim the File Explorer right-click menu. Microsoft is also rethinking app update pop-ups.

Darryl Linington, 10 Nov 2026 21:02

Best of the best: Meet Lenovo's best rated (by us) 2026 ThinkPad laptop

No other 2026 ThinkPad laptop has achieved a 91 percent rating. Our recent review shows how the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9, a premium 16-inch workstation, earned that high mark.

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Nov 2026 15:25

22 hrs battery life, 5G, PCIe 5.0: Here is what is new with the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G9

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 came to the market much faster than previous P1 models. What is mostly a small update on paper shows to be a pretty big one in our comprehensive review.

Benjamin Herzig, 09 Nov 2026 16:12

An aerial view of colourful floating settlements surrounded by blue water in Flotsam.

Deal | Epic Games gives away $25 floating-city builder and D&D rewards until November 12

Epic Games is offering Flotsam, a $24.99 floating-city survival game, free to keep until November 12. Players can also claim an Idle Champions Dungeons & Dragons reward pack containing five champions and 160 Platinum Chests.

Louise Burke, 09 Nov 2026 14:38

Mechrevo Boundless 15X Blizzard gaming laptop with an icy water effect displayed on its screen.

AMD-powered 15.3-inch gaming laptop releases with 2.5K 240Hz display, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD

Mechrevo has listed the Unbounded 15X Blizzard Gaming Edition in China with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and a 240Hz display. The laptop also features 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and an 80Wh battery.

Shahadat Ali, 08 Nov 2026 05:20

Is the Asus ProArt P14 the best compact Windows multimedia laptop?

The new Asus ProArt P14 is a powerful 14-inch laptop equipped with Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X SoC. It also features an excellent 120 Hz tandem OLED touchscreen.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Nov 2026 16:46

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26320.9876 moves Beta to 26H2

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26320.9876 to Beta, moving Insiders to version 26H2 with a faster WinUI 3 Search and Xbox mode Quick settings.

Darryl Linington, 07 Nov 2026 09:09

Erazer U126 2-in-1 tablet with a detachable keyboard and colorful displays

Lenovo-backed Erazer tablet launches with 2.5K AMOLED display, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage

Erazer has introduced the U126, a 2-in-1 tablet that supports Windows 11 and Android 16 in China. It features a 12.6-inch 2.5K AMOLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 5 115U processor and a detachable magnetic backlit keyboard.

Shahadat Ali, 07 Nov 2026 01:34

Which 16-inch premium laptop is best for you: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G9 vs MacBook Pro 16

When one buys and expensive 16-inch laptop as their personal workhorse, the decision is one not to be taken likely - especially with the current prices. While the Apple MacBook Pro 16 seems like an obvious choice, there are also other worthwhile options, like the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9.

Benjamin Herzig, 06 Nov 2026 12:57

ThinkPad laptop showing a lock icon on a round table

Buying a used laptop: Check these locks before you pay

A used laptop can still be tied to the previous owner's account, employer or BIOS password. On a MacBook, Activation Lock survives an erase, and a former company laptop can show its old employer again after a reset. Here are the locks to look for and how to spot them before you buy.

Steffen Zahn, 06 Nov 2026 10:10

Windows 11 gets faster on 8GB PCs: Microsoft promises up to 40 percent better performance

Back in March, Microsoft promised to optimize Windows 11 for PCs with just 8GB of RAM. Now, the company is delivering on that promise with a new update. Microsoft has made numerous improvements to memory management and key system components. According to the company, responsiveness and multitasking performance are set to see significant gains.

Christian Hintze, 04 Nov 2026 20:32

Microsoft's fanless Surface Pro 12 gets more performance, but also a slightly worse display

Microsoft updates its compact Surface Pro 12 with an efficient Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and a new 90 Hz display, although its quality is slightly worse than before.

Andreas Osthoff, 04 Nov 2026 18:21

Lenovo's Googlebook 15 is the weakest Googlebook yet

Lenovo is currently the only manufacturer offering a 15-inch Googlebook, but its chassis feels relatively cheap. The OLED screen generally delivers good image quality, but there are color management issues here too.

Andreas Osthoff, 04 Nov 2026 17:44

Backlit laptop keyboard in the dark with the Windows key in the foreground

Windows: How to check if your PC gets updates in 2027

Starting June 19, 2027, Windows PCs without Microsoft's new certificates will no longer receive updates. Up-to-date machines are already covered. Windows 10 without ESU and Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2 in Home and Pro are affected. Here is how to check your PC with winver and the update history. Secure Boot is a separate issue.

Steffen Zahn, 04 Nov 2026 10:10

A screengrab from NFS Underground 2 Revived

Browser-based Need for Speed: Underground 2 Revived brings arcade-style street racing back with an online component in tow

Need for Speed: Underground 2 Revived brings the 2004 street racer to web browsers, offering multiplayer support for up to 6,000 players alongside modern graphics and control options. The fan project revives Bayview’s open-world racing but requires a substantial game data download and raises unresolved questions about asset distribution and licensing.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Nov 2026 05:52

The Benly Desktop 95 features a Windows 95-style dial.

Limited-edition Windows 95 watch turns mouse pointer into watch hand

Benly Watch takes the iconic design of Windows 95 and turns it into a strictly limited-edition wristwatch, which is now available to preorder at prices starting at $159. The watch uses a mouse pointer and a hand icon as watch hands, and is offered with two different dials.

Hannes Brecher, 03 Nov 2026 21:03

Microsoft DirectX 12 update slashes ray tracing VRAM usage by 90%

Microsoft has introduced a massive update to DirectX Raytracing, enabling Clustered Geometry and Partitioned TLAS to slash VRAM usage on AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs.

Darryl Linington, 02 Nov 2026 10:56

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 - Good for everyday use, but currently too expensive compared with the Surface Laptop 13.8

In our review, the new Surface Laptop 13 proves to be a good everyday laptop, but its price is the problem. The significantly better Surface Laptop 13.8 is often already available for less and is better in almost every respect.

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Nov 2026 20:00

The new Surface Laptop 13 is the best Windows alternative to the fanless Apple MacBook Air

Thanks to its efficient Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, the new Surface Laptop 13 is virtually always silent in everyday use, making it the best Windows alternative to the passively cooled MacBook Air.

Andreas Osthoff, 31 Oct 2026 13:48

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9836 adds new features

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9836 adds per-app camera, microphone, and location controls for desktop apps, plus Narrator math support and a magnifier shortcut toggle.

Darryl Linington, 31 Oct 2026 12:40

Laptop with a code editor open in a dark room

Tampered Claude Code extension in Cursor planted an SSH backdoor

A tampered build of Anthropic's Claude Code extension was available in Cursor's extension marketplace on October 29. It adds an attacker's SSH key, sends system details to a remote server and sets up a startup item. Updating to version 2.1.314 does not remove any of it. Here is how to check your machine in a minute.

Steffen Zahn, 31 Oct 2026 09:08

Daiv Z6 silver laptop running Windows 11

Japan-made powerful laptop launches with 32GB RAM and 2.5K 240Hz display

Mouse Computer has released four versions of its 16-inch Daiv Z6 laptop in Japan. All models use an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor and come with RTX 5050 or RTX 5060 graphics, a 2.5K 240 Hz display and a magnesium-alloy body.

Shahadat Ali, 31 Oct 2026 01:33

Nvidia GPU unlock is now available for Windows

UEFI-level pre-driver Nvidia GPU unlocker now available for RTX 2xxx, 3xxx and 4xxx GPUs on Windows and Linux

RTX 3000 series is already confirmed to be fully supported, but certain models from the RTX 2000 and 4000 series still need confirmation. Performance gains for FP16/32 and even BF16 AI workloads range between 50% and 192%. GTX 16 series support is in development.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Oct 2026 13:41

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 13 is a very good everyday laptop

Microsoft equips its compact Surface Laptop 13 with a brighter IPS touchscreen, an efficient Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and now at least 16 GB of RAM as standard.

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Oct 2026 11:18

Fake ChatGPT and Claude apps hide malware next to signed installers

Fake desktop apps for ChatGPT and Claude are hosted on GitHub and rank high in Google results. Each download bundles a genuine, signed installer from OpenAI or Anthropic with a malicious DLL. Check Point found a cryptominer, but the loader can deliver other malware too. Here is how the scheme works and how to check your Windows PC.

Steffen Zahn, 29 Oct 2026 15:10

The keyboard of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7

Intel vs AMD: ThinkPad and EliteBook business laptop go head-to-head

Among business laptops, Lenovo ThinkPad and HP EliteBook are two of the most prominent brands. We tested two mainstream 14-inch models that compete directly against each other, one with AMD CPUs and one with Intel chips.

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Oct 2026 17:47

Fake I'm not a robot dialog showing the keys Win + R, Ctrl + V and Enter with a red stamp reading trap

ClickFix: How to spot the copy-paste trap on Windows and Mac

A CAPTCHA, an error message or an install guide for Claude or ChatGPT tells you to press Win + R, paste and hit Enter. Doing that installs malware on your own computer. Here is how ClickFix works on Windows and Mac, how to recognize the lures and what to do if you have already run the command.

Steffen Zahn, 28 Oct 2026 10:10

Open MacBook showing program code on its screen

Fake Claude download pages on claude.ai steal passwords and crypto

Paid Google ads are sending people who search for Claude to fake installation guides hosted on Anthropic's own domain, claude.ai. On a Mac, one pasted Terminal command installs an infostealer that targets passwords and crypto wallets. On Windows, it opens the PC to remote access. Here is how to spot the lure and download Claude safely.

Steffen Zahn, 27 Oct 2026 15:10

The Logitech Pebble Up Mouse combines a standard mouse and vertical mouse into one.

Logitech launches Pebble Up mouse that can transform into a vertical mouse

Logitech has launched a new mouse in China that can change its form. The new rechargeable mouse launches as the Logitech Pebble Up and can switch from a standard mouse to a vertical mouse.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Oct 2026 14:59

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G7 vs Dell Pro 5: 14-inch mainstream business laptops compared

Lenovo and Dell are two of the biggest players in the commercial PC market. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and Dell Pro 5 14 are their main offerings for large business customers - we reviewed both.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Oct 2026 14:27

The 16 core Panther Lake variant of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 is the one to get

We tested both an eight core and sixteen core variant of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7. After both reviews are finished, we can quite easily make a recommendation: Get the 16 core version.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Oct 2026 12:11

Windows

84% Good MacBook Neo rival with trade-offs: Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14AKP12 laptop review

The new Asus ExpertBook A7 costs $1500 despite its slow Intel Wildcat Lake processor

Microsoft is giving away 25 free games when you activate a new Windows PC

Lenovo quietly drops Legion Space 2.1 update that finally frees restricted LOQ laptops

The new ExpertBook A7's metal chassis is a real eye-catcher, but the keyboard disappoints

Not enough memory: Why the Nvidia RTX GPU is the main weakness of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G9

Windows 11 Photos is getting Adobe's generative AI tools in December

Windows 11: How to turn off Copilot, Recall and other AI features

Exploited Outlook zero-day was found by a researcher using Claude

Affordable 14-inch laptop launches with Intel processors, 55Wh battery and 180-degree hinge

Windows 11 November Patch Tuesday: Microsoft tests unified app updates

84% Looks like a business MacBook - Asus ExpertBook A7 Laptop Review

Best of the best: Meet Lenovo's best rated (by us) 2026 ThinkPad laptop

22 hrs battery life, 5G, PCIe 5.0: Here is what is new with the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G9

Deal | Epic Games gives away $25 floating-city builder and D&D rewards until November 12

Ranking: Best 17-inch work laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

AMD-powered 15.3-inch gaming laptop releases with 2.5K 240Hz display, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD

Is the Asus ProArt P14 the best compact Windows multimedia laptop?

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26320.9876 moves Beta to 26H2

Lenovo-backed Erazer tablet launches with 2.5K AMOLED display, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage

Which 16-inch premium laptop is best for you: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G9 vs MacBook Pro 16

Buying a used laptop: Check these locks before you pay

91% Workstations have bad battery life? Think again! Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 laptop review

90% Excellent multimedia laptop with RTX Spark - Asus ProArt P14 Review

Windows 11 gets faster on 8GB PCs: Microsoft promises up to 40 percent better performance

Microsoft's fanless Surface Pro 12 gets more performance, but also a slightly worse display

Lenovo's Googlebook 15 is the weakest Googlebook yet

Windows: How to check if your PC gets updates in 2027

Browser-based Need for Speed: Underground 2 Revived brings arcade-style street racing back with an online component in tow

86% Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2026 - Fanless convertible gets a display downgrade

Limited-edition Windows 95 watch turns mouse pointer into watch hand

Microsoft DirectX 12 update slashes ray tracing VRAM usage by 90%

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 - Good for everyday use, but currently too expensive compared with the Surface Laptop 13.8

The new Surface Laptop 13 is the best Windows alternative to the fanless Apple MacBook Air

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9836 adds new features

Tampered Claude Code extension in Cursor planted an SSH backdoor

Japan-made powerful laptop launches with 32GB RAM and 2.5K 240Hz display

UEFI-level pre-driver Nvidia GPU unlocker now available for RTX 2xxx, 3xxx and 4xxx GPUs on Windows and Linux

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 13 is a very good everyday laptop

Fake ChatGPT and Claude apps hide malware next to signed installers

Ranking: Best laptops for under 1,000 dollars/euros

86% Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 2026 Review - Almost silent with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Intel vs AMD: ThinkPad and EliteBook business laptop go head-to-head

ClickFix: How to spot the copy-paste trap on Windows and Mac

Fake Claude download pages on claude.ai steal passwords and crypto

Ranking: The best office mini-PCs reviewed by Notebookcheck

Logitech launches Pebble Up mouse that can transform into a vertical mouse

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G7 vs Dell Pro 5: 14-inch mainstream business laptops compared

Ranking: Best affordable office laptops (under 1,000 dollars/euros)

The 16 core Panther Lake variant of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 is the one to get

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