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The good folks at CNET covered this problem in 2015. Now it’s 2020, and I’m here under lockdown in quarantined America venting my anger about the most trivial of quibbles – but one I can no longer ignore. Best laptops 2020Apple keyboard face-off: Are the MacBook Pro’s ‘scissor’ keys really better?Laptop buying guide: 8 essential tips to know before you buy I have the Asus ExpertBook B9450 to blame. Before I rag on it, I’ll give the laptop its due credit; It has a featherweight chassis, an attractive indigo-blue design and record-breaking battery life (16+ hours)....

But that could soon change. German tech site WinFuture spotted rogue product pages on the Best Buy Canada website for the Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 that suggest both laptops will receive new configuration options. If the now-removed listings are accurate, the Surface Pro 6 and 15-inch Surface Book 2 will soon come with an Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, making them the first to pair these components....

Design The N22 has a few more moving parts than your average laptop. From the outside, some parts don’t look like you expect them to, but they’re actually signs of Lenovo’s attempts at innovation. The black plastic lid features the Chrome logo and Lenovo’s emblem, as well as a black cutout near the laptop’s lip. When I opened the lid, I discovered the webcam can spin around to face away from the user....

Along with its 12-inch e-Ink display, latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors, and full-size pen stylus support on both the OLED and e-Ink display, the ThinkBook Plus Twist is one of the more interesting laptops of CES 2023 (so far). For more on the laptop that can twist and shout, we’ve got you covered below. Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist is set to launch in June 2023, with prices starting at $1,649....

For a limited time, you can get the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (opens in new tab) for $1,973 via coupon, “THINKMAR”. This laptop normally costs $2,819, so that’s a considerable savings of $846. It’s the cheapest price we’ve ever seen for this Lenovo business machine. In terms of laptop deals, it’s one of the best out there right now. Shop: Lenovo’s entire sale (opens in new tab)More: Best laptop deals in MarchLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs ThinkPad X1 Yoga...

Design Other than its modularity, the ThinkPad X1 tablet doesn’t do much to further detachable 2-in-1 designs. It’s a black rectangle with a fairly thick bezel surrounding a 12-inch screen. A single-touch fingerprint reader is located on the right side of the screen for extra security. You’ll find a ThinkPad logo on the back top left corner, right next to the rear camera. A small switch releases a kickstand that you can pull out and adjust to your liking....

Apple’s MacBook Air M1 is super-portable, fast and has a long lasting battery. It features a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, Apple’s M1 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air with M1 review, we loved its breathtaking performance and slim, unibody design. The laptop lasted 14 hours and 41 minutes on our Laptop Mag Battery Test of continuous web surfing over WiFi at 150 nits of brightness....

The Dell XPS 13 offers all the hardware you’d expect from a high-end laptop in a portable body that’s about a pound lighter than the MacBook Pro 14. On top of that, it’s much more affordable despite boasting features absent from the MacBook Pro, such as facial unlock. So which one should you buy? MacBook Pro 14 vs Dell XPS 13: Price and configurations The MacBook Pro 14 starts at $1999 for the base option with an 8-core M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage....

The Steam survey compiles a list of PCs being used to access Steam, along with gathering details on users’ machines such as the model, CPU, and more. The survey shows that both the Mac14,6 and Mac15,4 have had 0% usage. Although, this could mean Apple is beginning to test these unreleased Mac models on Steam, seeing as Apple should be starting to give a damn about gaming. The next set of Mac models is expected to be the MacBook Pro 2023 14-inch and 16-inch models, which the Steam listing could be alluding to....

Originally spotted by YouTuber Max Balzer, the keywords or tags for the video included “MacBook Pro M1X” and “M1X,” seemingly referencing the new version of the Apple M1 chip found in the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro (via MacRumors). Best MacBook in 2021: Which Apple laptop is best?iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) review: The most advanced tablet everBest Apple Prime Day 2021 deals: Expect these MacBook Air, MacBook Pro discounts...

Apple Mac mini with M1 reviewWhy is everyone so excited about the M1 MacBooks?MacBook Air with M1 review: A near-perfect laptop How to download Microsoft Edge for M1 Macs Installing Edge is a simple job, but it may mean reinstalling Microsoft Edge for your Mac. Head over to the Microsoft website (opens in new tab) to download the client for macOS. You’ll be asked which version is best for your Mac....

Four of the most popular threats hiding as browser extensions were noted, including malicious browser extension family FB Stealer. This year alone, 3,077 unique users were detected having downloaded the malware. As the name implies, it can steal user credentials from Facebook, giving hackers access to valuable information such as emails, passwords, and even financial information. The malware is hard to spot, as once it’s added to the browser, it will mimic the Google Translate Chrome extension....

Mass Effect is back! Teaser confirms the game will continue original trilogySee the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so far Mass Effect Legendary Edition will be coming out on May 14, 2021, and pre-orders will be available soon. During last year’s Game Awards, EA announced there will be a new Mass Effect with a teaser, although not much else is known except for Liara T’Soni being in it....

The Surface Pro 7, for example, kept the outdated design of its predecessor and even did worse on our battery test. Also, Microsoft failed to take advantage of the Surface Book’s compelling form factor or modernize the Surface Laptop. There is a lot of excitement coming from Microsoft in late 2020 and beyond, but the past 12 months have been forgettable. Microsoft’s Key Strengths Excellent build quality: Using aluminum and magnesium across its products, Microsoft crafts some of the best-built laptops on the market....

As part of the sale, you can get the Surface Go 2 w/ Type Cover Keyboard Bundle for $549 (opens in new tab). The Surface laptop alone retails for $549, so you’re basically getting the Surface Go Type Cover for free (a $100 value). The bundle includes a Surface Go 2 tablet, Surface Go Type Cover and free Surface Go Sleeve (valued at $70). What’s more, students, parents and educators save up to 10% at the Microsoft Store....

In a post on the Windows Blog, Windows corporate vice president Mike Fortin announced that the Windows 10 May 2019 Update will give users much greater control over when and how Windows updates happen. For starters, there will be a new “download and install now” option specifically for manually downloading feature updates, which are separate from the monthly “quality and security” updates that Windows typically rolls out. Microsoft will now let you pause both feature and monthly updates for up to 35 days....

Those sources say that Microsoft executives don’t expect the updates to Windows 10 that make Andromeda work to release in Redstone 5 later this year, both because of “scheduling and quality.” But additionally, the team can’t see a reason why people need a pocketable, dual-screen PC. Update 12:14 p.m. ET: Microsoft declined to comment. Recent reports suggested that Microsoft was experimenting with ARM processors in prototypes and saw potential for Andromeda to be as impactful as the initial Surface line was to the laptop market....

The online giant seems to have the Microsoft Store in its crosshairs this holiday weekend undercutting Microsoft’s promos by up to $350. Last, but not least — the original Surface Laptop (opens in new tab) is also on sale at $929.99. That’s $70 under the Microsoft Store’s price. This model features a 13.5-inch 2256 x 1504 LCD, Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. If you opt for the step-up model (opens in new tab) — which includes 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD — you’ll pay a total of $1,267....

For a limited time, save up to $500 on the Editor’s Choice Surface Laptop Studio at the Microsoft Store (opens in new tab). Prices start at $1,399 for the base model which affords you a 14.4-inch (2400 x 1600) 120Hz display, 3.1-GHz Intel Core i5-11300H 4-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and Iris Xe Graphics. The laptop’s speedy 256GB SSD allows for fast file transfers and ample storage. In our Surface Laptop Studio review, we were impressed by its unique hinge design and gorgeous, 120Hz display and excellent speakers....

Here we are in 2021 and it appears we may finally be nearing a release; WinCentral spotted devices passing through Bluetooth certification that could include the now long-awaited Surface Laptop 4 (Windows Central). Best laptops 2021The best AMD Ryzen laptops in 2021Best cheap laptop deals of January 2021 While last month, we would have confidently stated that this will be the Surface Laptop 4, Microsoft has thrown a wrench into the works with its release of the Surface Pro 7 Plus for business....