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Because when you compare the benchmarks, the speed differences are incredibly minor and the battery life of this previous generation system is actually better than the new laptop. It will easily keep up with any intense workload for a long time to come, and outside of the chipset inside, it shares all the same specs. And this isn’t just the base spec of this 14-inch powerhouse, because 512GB of storage isn’t really enough for any creative pro....

Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops around — despite being dethroned by the M2 MacBook Pro. An just in time for the holidays, this Editor’s Choice power-user notebook is heavily discounted. Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro is the best laptop for power-users. The MacBook Pro on sale has a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Liquid Retina XDR display, M1 Pro 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM and 1TB solid state drive....

And we’re not kidding when we say we’re being inundated with incredible Chromebook deals for Cyber Monday. We recently published another amazing Chromebook deal from Samsung and Acer. Both are offering Chromebooks for $87 (Samsung Chromebook 4) and $109 (Acer Chromebook 311) (opens in new tab). Shop: Cyber Monday laptop deals 2021The best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals 2021 Asus CX22NA Chromebook Cyber Monday deal Asus is offering one of the cheapest, best sales you can get in a Chromebook....

You have to give Microsoft credit for knowing how to keep fans on the edge of their seats with tidbits of new information on the Xbox Series X. Xbox Series X: specs, price and how it compares to gaming laptopsXbox Series X vs. PS5: Which console is right for you?PS5 ‘instant’ demos is a killer feature the Xbox Series X doesn’t have (rumor) Xbox 20/20 monthly video series While the Xbox Series X is sure to be a primary focus, the Xbox 20/20 updates are going to cover the full gamut of Microsoft gaming....

Recent statements by Xbox Head Phil Spencer have left some wondering as he has not been completely transparent as to what their plans are. However, he’s hinted in interviews what actions they’re considering in recent interviews with Kotaku. But, lead creative at Bethesda, Todd Howard, seems to have a difference of opinion or possibly doesn’t know what to expect after recent events. Xbox Game Pass looking to expand onto PS4 and SwitchXbox Series X is so fast it breaks The Witcher 3Best Xbox Game Pass PC games in 2020...

Especially with the PS5 price increase and fears of the Xbox consoles going up, too, the Xbox Series S stands strong as one of the best deals in gaming — thanks to an ever-increasing Game Pass library (that’s going to get so much better in 2023). In fact, I believe it could be the Nintendo Wii of this generation, and now is the perfect time to buy! Why you should buy the Xbox Series S I’ve written loads about the Xbox Series S, from my one-year review (and yes, at two years, it’s still fantastic), and how you can transform it into a great emulation machine....

According to a Bloomberg report, Microsoft is seeking to purchase several Japanese game studios. Microsoft, which recently purchased Zenimax Media and acquired the game studios under the vast portfolio, seems to be taking an aggressive approach by leaping into Sony’s backyard. PS5 review: The future of gaming has arrivedXbox Series X review: The most powerful console in the worldXbox and Bethesda butt heads on exclusivity “Several Japan-based game developers, from small to big, said it [Microsoft] had approached them about buying their businesses,” the report reads....

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How to Use Gmail Like a ProBest cryptocurrency 2021 by utility — and it’s not Bitcoin or DogecoinThe best laptop deals in 2021 According to the price index, the dark web market sells hacked Gmail accounts at a much higher price than a cloned Mastercard, Visa, or American Express PIN number, and even more than stolen online banking credentials with a minimum of $100 on an account. How much is your Gmail worth on the dark web?...

And no, I’m not talking about the many amazing laptop deals, headphone deals, MacBook deals, and all the other Black Friday deals the Laptop Mag team is scouring the internet to find. What I’m talking about here are purchases that will be invaluable over the next few years for anybody to pick up right now. Some of these are essentials to living a portable tech lifestyle, and others increase the value of your time online and your security....

The two laptops feature similar keyboards and sets of ports, but their performance, battery life and heft set them apart. One is also much pricier than the other, which may make up your mind for you. Here’s how the new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros match up: 13-inch MacBook Pro vs. 15-inch MacBook Pro Design: Practically identical When you look at the new, revamped Touch Bar MacBook Pros, they appear nearly identical....

The Trend Micro investigators dubbed this malware campaign “DawDropper.” Fortunately, the trojan-packed apps have been removed from the Google Play Store, but that doesn’t automatically remove them from users’ phones. Check out the following 17 blacklisted apps and make sure they’re not on your device. Interestingly, many of the infected apps were masquerading as “cleaners,” photo and video editors, QR code and document scanners, VPNs and call recorders. The apps in the DawDropper campaign were caught installing four types of banking trojan variants, including Octo, Hydra, Ermac and TeaBot....

Our expert picks for the best noise-cancelling headphones, per budget and styleCheck out our Bose 700 review…and our Sony WH-1000XM5 review These are the company’s first-ever noise cancelling headphones and they come loaded with premium specs. We’re talking active noise cancellation (ANC), Hi-Res Audio certification, LDAC codec support, multipoint connectivity, and up to 70 hours of playtime. The only thing more enticing is the price: $99. Colors: Black Battery life (rated): 50 hours (ANC on); 70 hours (ANC off) Connectivity: Bluetooth 5....

Here are five reasons why you should buy your next laptop from a website. If you want to see all the latest and best laptops, you probably won’t find them on display at your local branch of Best Buy, Staples, Walmart, Costco or other big box retailers. But you will find pictures, videos and descriptions of all those laptops if you search the web or visit online retailers. When I checked the inventory of local Best Buys in Nassau County (Long Island), New York against our Laptop Mag list of Best Laptops, only 4 out of 13 were in stock....

According to Volexity, SHARPEXT infects devices via browser extension installation. The malware campaign supports Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Naver Whale, and it’s targeting users US, Europe and South Korea. Investigators tracked its origin to a North Korean-backed hacking group publicly known as “Kimsuky.” SHARPEXT is a silent spy You may be wondering, “How do I know if my device is infected with SHARPEXT?” Unfortunately, this malicious infiltrator is difficult to detect....

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel deal The Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel deal is one of the best laptops for creatives like video editors, photographers and illustrators. Specs-wise, the laptop in this deal packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) IPS display, 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics with 4GB of dedicated VRAM. In our Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel review, we loved its bright 1080p display, sleek 2-in-1 design and powerful performance and graphics....

There are a few cracks in the facade, however, as the 4K display definitely delivers sharp details, but is not as vivid as you’d expect from a laptop designed for multimedia creators. And the speakers could use some work. But the ConceptD 7 Ezel is a formidable content creation machine that should not be overlooked. Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel pricing and configuration Let’s get one thing straight, this laptop ain’t cheap....

This 27-inch monitor features a 2560 x 1440 resolution with a 1-millisecond response time. It’s also certified for HDR400 and covers 130% of the sRGB color gamut and 95% of the DCI-P3 color space. The Delta-E is also below 2, which means the colors will be decently accurate. The monitor comes packed with two 2-watt speakers, one DisplayPort, two HDMI 2.0 ports, four USB 3.0 Type-A ports. In the box, you’ll find an HDMI and USB cable, but no DisplayPort cable....

However, keep in mind that you’re sacrificing some cosmetics for the price. Furthermore, the Nitro 5’s Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU is mediocre, its 15.6-inch display is terribly dull, and its speakers are muddy at best. But overall, if you need something that works for an affordable price, the Acer Nitro 5 is one of the best cheap gaming laptops that you can buy. Acer Nitro 5 (AMD, 2020) price and configuration options The Nitro 5 that I tested costs a very affordable $669 and comes with an AMD Ryzen 5-4600H processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and a 60Hz display....

For today only, you can get the Microsoft Surface Go 3 for just $299 (opens in new tab). Usually, this tablet costs $399, so that’s $100 off. This marks the Surface Go 3’s lowest price ever and one of the best Surface deals we’ve tracked all year. Microsoft’s Surface Go 3 is a lightweight, portable, and versatile 2-in-1. The tablet in this deal packs a 10.5 inch (1920 x 1280) touchscreen, ‎1....