Daniel Rubino is the Executive Editor of Windows Central. He has been covering Microsoft here since 2007 back when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, Surface, laptops, and modern computing. Follow him on Twitter: @daniel_rubino.
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 today. But when can you get it? There are two answers as Windows Insiders can start testing it very soon, while the general release is later this year. Here is what you need to know.
If you ever wanted to charge your laptop like a smartphone with Qi wireless, well, Lenovo has something similar. Relying on ‘Power by Contact’ patented technology from Energysquare, its new Go Wireless Charging Kit could be helpful for those who have a permanent workspace and like to go wireless.
Lenovo has some new office accessories coming later this year under the Go Wireless name. But it is the usage of cork that makes this new vertical mouse and split-keyboard so darn interesting. Here is why these may be your next office purchase. And don’t worry, they don’t cost a lot either.
There are a lot of deals on Prime Day, but if you are looking for the best when it comes to PCs, laptops, and accessories, this is the cream of the crop. You should take my word on it as I have or use most of these items, making them easy to recommend.
If you are looking for the best Surface deal around it is at Best Buy. The store is selling the Surface Pro 7 with a Core i3 processor and includes the black Type Cover for just $699. That’s all you need, and it makes a great lightweight on-the-go PC or a secondary device for travel or the couch. Do not miss out!
The brand-new Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 – one of the few super light convertible 15-inch laptops – just got a $150 discount. Throw in 1TB of storage, an AMOLED display, and the excellent Samsung S Pen, and you have one killer deal for one of the newest laptops of the year.
There aren't many 17-inch laptops, but one of our favorites is on sale today for just $$999. The LG Gram 17 weighs under three pounds but gives you the largest mobile 2K screen around (plus it's 16:10!). With long battery life and an excellent keyboard, this is the ideal laptop for photo editors or even writers who want to go big without going heavy.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is one of the most innovative, unique, and lightest laptops of 2021. Ideal for those who want a traditional laptop form factor that can turn into an excellent tablet (without a floppy keyboard), this Ultrabook does it all thanks to its wonderful display and design. It’s also now over 50% off, dropping its price from $3,300 to an easier-to-do $1,530.
Without contest, the Razer Blade 15 (2020) is the best 15-inch laptop deal for Amazon Prime Day. You can own one of the best-built, minimalist gaming laptops for just $950 — saving $550 off the regular price and making this one of the most powerful 15-inch laptops under $1,000. Don’t sleep on this deal!
Razer typically sells high-end and expensive gaming mice, but the company also has some excellent wired and wireless options that are much more affordable. Today, we have four from the company that all fall below $45 yet still deliver that high DPI, optical sensors, and sweet Chroma RGB lighting. Don’t miss these Amazon Prime Day deals!
A new DMCA complaint from Microsoft against a site hosting the leaked Windows 11 ISO appears to confirm the name and legitimacy of the OS. The news dashes conspiracies that the leak was on purpose or the name is not legitimate.
A new hidden feature has been found in a leaked build of Windows 11. Wake on Touch suggests Microsoft has plans for new hardware that will let you wake your PC simply by touching the display. Maybe we’ll see it in a Surface Pro 8 later this year?
There’s a lot of info coming out on Windows 11 lately, but if you haven’t tried it yourself, it is easy to dismiss as just a minor refresh. While the new Start menu is a big deal, many other changes warrant a new Windows versioning, including features we haven’t yet seen.
In early January, Razer gave a surprise by revealing its ‘Project Hazel.’ The smart mask featured RGB lighting, replaceable N95 filters, transparent design, and even voice amplification. At E3 this week, the CEO of Razer confirmed the project is going ahead and will start shipping in early Q4.
Razer has just launched its first AMD-powered gaming laptop that is also "the world's smallest" (of this size). The new 14-inch Blade rocks an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, and 16GB of RAM. On paper, it's a monster.
Razer is giving its only Raptor 27 gaming monitor a decent upgrade for 2021. It bumps the refresh rate to 165Hz, adds an optional VESA adapter to the mix for more personalized mounting, and is now the world’s first THX-certified gaming monitor.
Frequent travelers will want to take a GaNder at Razer’s new portable wall charger. Featuring GaN technology, 4 USB ports, foldable prongs, and up to 130 watts of total output, this is a very tiny charger for Ultrabook, smartphone, and anything else. But start saving for that privilege.
The official Twitter app in the Microsoft Store has been a progressive web app (PWA) for a long time, but it relied on the old Edge to power it. Starting today, the updated Twitter app is now using the new Chromium-based Edge, making it faster and much better.
Microsoft has begun pushing the May 2021 Android security update and onboard fixes for its Surface Duo (unlocked). The new update is 197MB and hopefully addresses last month's problematic patch. Full changelog is now available.
Just announced at Computex 2021, Samsung's new Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G leverage Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform for Windows 10. With a starting price of just $349, these laptops could be a great entry-level PC with optional 4G LTE and 5G. Here is what we know.