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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.
Windows 11 is likely to be announced by Microsoft on June 24. While the OS has leaked on June 15, many questions need to be answered, including when it will be released. There’s good reason to believe Microsoft will announce a public beta for Windows 11 for June 2021, with the official release coming later in October. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
Intel has announced two new processors to its Core U-series lineup destined for thin and light Ultrabooks. The new chips boost clock rates to new highs offering the fast CPU and GPU performance yet for its 'Tiger Lake' chips. Intel also announced a new 5G modem solution for OEM partners to bring to new laptops later this year.
Windows has had a long history of startup chimes that are drilled in the heads of many of us. As to why Windows 8 never shipped with one (even though it was made!), you'll have to watch this fascinating video by an ex-Microsoftie who killed it.
Acer's new Swift X (SFX14-41G) arrives in June with a starting price of just $900. We got an exclusive hands-on with this new affordable powerhouse laptop that packs an AMD Ryzen 7 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. Here's what you need to know about this light and portable workhorse.
Acer has three new monitors due this summer, all of which bring something new to the table. These gaming displays all look killer, whether it's a giant 42-inch 4K with HDR1000 or the 38-inch widescreen with a high-refresh-rate. Here is how much they cost and when you can get one.