laptop
-
Blog
Don’t Buy a Gaming Laptop Without Understanding These Specs
Quick Links The Central Processing Unit Whether you’re looking for the latest and greatest or something more entry-level and budget-friendly, understanding these basic specs is the first step in ensuring you get exactly what you need from your next gaming laptop. 1 The Central Processing Unit The central processing unit, often called the “processor” or “CPU,” is your computer’s brain.…
Read More » -
Blog
AMD’s new Variable Graphics Memory lets laptop users reassign their RAM to gaming
Many laptops and gaming handhelds share a single pool of memory between the CPU and GPU — and sometimes, you might want that RAM boosting your graphics instead. Now, AMD won’t make you dive into a BIOS to reroute that power. The company’s new Variable Graphics Memory lets you turn up to 75 percent of your system memory into dedicated…
Read More » -
Blog
I called it! Acer takes on the Steam Deck with Nitro Blaze 7 — and it packs a full-powered laptop chip
Remember back in January when I mentioned that Acer could be making a PC gaming handheld? Well, turns out my wishes have come true, and the company has come out the gates swinging for the Steam Deck at IFA 2024 with the Acer Nitro Blaze 7. In that piece, I asked for three features: hall effect, a way to workaround…
Read More » -
Blog
Intel Core Ultra 200V Chips Will Boost Laptop Performance and Battery Life
Intel revealed a new generation of laptop processors today, aiming to be more competitive with ARM-based Snapdragon PCs and MacBooks, while delivering faster local AI performance. Meet the Intel Core Ultra 200V series. Intel revealed its first Core Ultra processors late last year (and it took a few months to show up in laptops), also known as the “Meteor Lake”…
Read More » -
Blog
This Overlooked Linux Distro Will Give Your Old Laptop a New Life
Quick Links Put to the Test: Xubuntu on an Old Laptop Ubuntu isn’t your only option for reviving old PCs through Linux. Xubuntu is a lighter version of Ubuntu capable of running on moderately old hardware. Let’s see how well it delivers the Ubuntu experience on an older laptop. What is Xubuntu? Xubuntu is a flavor of Ubuntu featuring the…
Read More » -
Blog
The 5 Best Laptop Deals for August 2024
The right laptop can make your workday more comfortable and let you move at a faster pace. The best machines can be pricey, though, so we’ve found the balance between performance and deep discounts to point you in the right direction. We aim to provide a variety of options, from high-end laptops on sale to affordable models with proven reliability.…
Read More » -
Blog
HP OmniBook X 14 review: a business laptop by any other name
The freshman class of Windows Copilot Plus PCs has its battery champ, and it’s even a few hundred dollars cheaper than Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop. But it’s also business-class boring, with a middling screen and subpar trackpad. HP’s new OmniBook X 14 is one of the first laptops with Qualcomm’s Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite processor. Like most of the ones…
Read More » -
Blog
You really need to stop using your work laptop for personal activities — especially gambling and illegal streaming
The vast majority of British workers are using their work laptops for – sometimes dodgy – personal use, prompting a warning from cybersecurity experts. A survey from security firm ESET found that nine-in-ten people use their work laptops for activities such as accessing illegal streams, gambling, and viewing adult content. Men are more than twice as likely to view adult…
Read More »