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War of the workstations
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 vs. MacBook Pro: Which should you buy?
Both the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 and MacBook Pro are superb workstation laptops that deliver killer performance, but which one reigns supreme? Here's our analysis.
Flexing on ARM
Could the Qualcomm SC8280 be the answer to Apple's M1?
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A new report suggests Qualcomm may finally be readying a brand-new chip design for Windows on ARM PCs. The SC8280 is a larger chip that supports up to 32GB of RAM and even faster LPDDR5. But how many cores it can run and how fast it remains unknown. The chances we'll see it in 2021, however, seem likely.
Next gen fighting
Samurai Shodown comes to Xbox Series X, S on March 16
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SNK announced today that Samurai Showdown will be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S in 120FPS on March 16. The game will also be available via Smart Delivery.
The latest update
The 1.16.5 update for Minecraft: Java Edition is now releasing for everyone
After testing the update for a few days in a snapshot, the 1.16.5 update is now rolling out to the public. Mojang Studios intends to roll out new 'Caves and Cliffs Update' snapshots next week.
tough enough
HP announces ProBook x360 11 G7 E laptop for education
HP's new ProBook x360 11 G7 E is built to withstand the bumps and knocks of student life. It features metal-reinforced corners and a keyboard, chassis, and display that's been tested for up to 1,000 cleanings.
Amped for Ampere
Want the latest GPUs from NVIDIA? Here's where to find them.
NVIDIA new Ampere-powered GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs are here, and as expected they're selling fast. Here's where you can find the new hardware.
improving access
Microsoft helps launch coalition to provide access to immunization records
Microsoft joins Salesforce, Oracle, and other large organizations in an effort to help people have access to digital immunization records. The newly formed coalition is called the Vaccination Credential Initiative.
Jailbreak
Preview: Persona 5 Strikers nearly feels like a true sequel
Fans of the Persona series will want to check out Persona 5 Strikers, a spinoff that trades turn-based combat for hack-and-slash battles. While the mechanics are different, the heart of the game remains the same.
get those answers
Here are the new features for Microsoft Forms from January 2021
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Microsoft is rolling out several new features for Microsoft Forms. The features help you format polls with text formatting and now have the option to gather responses from only specific people.
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You can control Command Prompt access on Windows 10 – here's how.
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to disable the Command Prompt console on Windows 10 using the Registry and Command Prompt.
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Apple might soon release Music and Podcasts apps on the Microsoft Store
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Apple is reportedly working on Music and Podcasts apps for the Microsoft Store. The apps could arrive later this year, though it's unclear which platforms they'll be available on.
AMD in Synology's rackmounts
Synology substitutes Intel for AMD with its newest rackmount NAS enclosures
Synology launched two new rackmount NAS enclosures today in the form of the RS1221+ and RS1221RP+, the latter rocking a redundant power supply. These two new NAS enclosures are available today, starting at $1,300.