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The company announced both at its Reimagine event (opens in new tab) this week and the hardware and software represent impressive new offerings from Microsoft that could certainly sway some in the education market to adopt it over Google or Apple’s options. Best college laptops for students in 2021These are the best laptop deals available todayBest laptops for kids in 2021 Looking at the hardware first, the Surface Laptop SE’s $250 price point is the biggest attention grabber but it has more going for it than that....

Last Monday (Oct. 31), Google decided to disclose a scary Windows problem that it thought Microsoft had taken too long to fix. (Google found the issue and reported it to Microsoft on Oct. 21, but the flaw was being actively used by hackers.) This month’s Patch Tuesday security update (opens in new tab), released today (Nov. 8) by Microsoft, fixes security issues that could give hackers control of your system....

You can swipe, slide and tap the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar for easy access to volume adjustment, brightness management, Siri engagement and much more. But a new patent application (via Apple Insider), which calls the Touch Bar a “sensing strip,” hints that Apple may take the Touch Bar’s charm up a notch with over-the-air hand gestures. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air 2020 models launching in Q2 with better keyboards (report)MacBook Pro Touch Bar could move to the spacebar — and we’re confusedMacBook Air 2020: rumors, release date, price and what we want...

But now, with $300 off the list price, it’s even better. Grab a fully-loaded 16-inch Macbook Pro for just $2,099. (opens in new tab) More: Best Apple dealsBest MacBook dealsMacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) review Let’s address the elephant in the room — yes, the transition to ARM-based MacBook Pros is happening and rumors are swirling about an update to the 16-inch model coming with an M1X chip. But while many people will see this as a bad time to buy, we see an opportunity, because these leaks correlate nicely with this significant price drop on a model that is more than powerful enough for your pro user needs!...

In case you missed it, Microsoft rolled out a huge system update this week. While many gushed over the new FPS boost, Xbox Director of Program Management Jason Ronald reminded gamers that the update also fixed connection issues that plagued the Xbox Series X controller (via SlashGear). Xbox Series X reviewXbox Series X controller vs. PS5 DualSense: Which is best?Best VR-ready laptops of 2021 Xbox March system update rectifies controller issues This week is filled with exciting Xbox news, including a brand-spankin’ new March update that added FPS boost technology to some backward compatible games and an avalanche of new Bethesda games for Xbox Game Pass....

Walmart: Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) | Xbox Series S (opens in new tab) | PS5 (opens in new tab) | PS5 Digital (opens in new tab) Best Buy restocked all next-gen consoles today and is releasing stock intermittently. If you are able to click “Add to cart” you’ll then need to wait and should be prompted eventually with a second “Add to cart” at which point you can check out, but be aware that until you checkout nothing is reserved for you....

Speaking with The Verge, the company said on Friday that older PCs could install Windows 11 by downloading an ISO file if they’re denied by Windows Update. Reasons your laptop or desktop would be rejected by the official update tool include having an old CPU or lacking TPM 2.0 support. Best laptops in 2021Best gaming laptops in 2021These are the best laptop deals available today Windows fans rejoiced until Microsoft clarified that those who use the ISO method would forgo updates....

What are NFTs?How to buy BitcoinThe best Nintendo Switch game deals of March 2021 Don’t expect to just dig out your old Game Boy and start earning some Bitcoin. As spotted by Tom’s Hardware, the YouTuber had to add a few tweaks to successfully mine on a device that came out in 1989. That alone hints at how slow it can mine. As explained, the modder had to find a way for the Game Boy to connect to the internet — an essential part of connecting to the Bitcoin network....

macOS tips: How to store files, photos and messages in iCloudHow to free up Google Photo storage spaceGoogle Photos unlimited free storage is going away this year — Here’s what to do According to Apple (opens in new tab), the transfer process takes between three and seven days, as the service will need to verify the request to make sure both accounts are under the same user. Along with this, the new feature will only be available in select regions, including Australia, Canada, the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States....

If you are unfamiliar with Folding@Home, the project was launched back in 2000 and uses distributed computing to assist researchers around the world across a wide array of health concerns including Alzheimer’s, cancer, influenza, HIV, Hungtington’s and more. Coronavirus could cause HUGE shock to PC shipments in 2020Apple moving iPad production out of China due to coronavirus outbreakWindows 10 and Surface sales will suffer due to coronavirus outbreak, Microsoft warns...

Due to the rapid mass need for daily video conferencing, Zoom has been continually updating its conferencing interface’s abilities to meet the needs of users. One of the first changes was giving users the ability to change their backgrounds. It’s a feature that comes in handy if you don’t wish others to see all your children’s toys strewn about or get distracted by your collection of trinkets from your last vacation....

The Acer Swift 3 model that’s facing off against the revered Apple machine has one superpower that makes it a worthy MacBook Pro competitor: a beastly AMD Ryzen 7 4700U CPU. When our Swift 3 review unit slayed our performance lab tests with high-flying benchmarks, our jaws dropped. Not only did this AMD-packed laptop smoke competitors within its price range, but we also discovered that it may hold its own against the MacBook Pros and the Dell XPS 13s of the world....

What is 5G? The rising generation of wireless technologyBest budget phones in 2022Best phone deals in 2022 According to the survey, only a few people are interested in 5G connectivity. This includes only 16% of people surveyed in Switzerland, 15% in Germany, 13% in Austria and a low 10% in Finland. However, other countries have shown more signs of interest, especially Brazil, which saw 41% of people finding relevance in the new-gen cellular standard....

But just because your old Chromebook is getting on in years doesn’t mean you should toss it to the back of your closet. You’d be surprised at how much more Chrome OS has to offer, even on a machine that’s on its last legs. You can turn it into a second screen for your new computer, a personal media server, a digital photo frame, and more. Here are a few ways to repurpose your old Chromebook....

Powered by Intel’s powerful 11the Gen processor, the Acer Aspire Vero is green but mean. The laptop in this deal packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) display and 2.5-GHz Intel Core i5-1155G7 quad-core CPU paired with 8GB of RAM. Intel Iris Xe Graphics and a speedy 256GB SSD round out its specs list. As per our Acer Aspire Vero review, it’s durable and has standard screws which makes it easy to upgrade, repair and recycle....

BleepingComputer first reported that Acer had been hit with the REvil ransomware attack, and hackers have stolen a cache of files in the process. The attacker recently published some of the stolen documents on a website they control as proof they’ve breached Acer and are now demanding $50 million to return the stolen files. The leaked documents include financial spreadsheets, bank balances, and bank communications. The best cheap laptop deals for March 2021The best gaming laptop deals in March 2021The best refurbished laptop deals in March 2021...

For a limited time, Best Buy has the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop on sale for $599 (opens in new tab). Formerly $670, that’s $70 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this gaming laptop. It’s one of the best laptop deals you can get right now. More: Best gaming dealsAcer Nitro 5 revamped with 144Hz displayAcer Nitro 5 update bring improvements The latest Acer Nitro 5 is one of the best gaming laptops for the money....

Priced at $999 and due out in October, the Swift 7 was unveiled during Acer’s press event at the IFA trade show where it was joined by a lineup of thin convertibles that, while not as thin as the Swift 7, are every bit as eye-catching. But it’s the Swift 7 that grabs the eye, thanks largely to its shockingly thin 9.98-millimeter frame — that translates to 0.39 inches for those of you who spurn the metric system....

The Predator Triton 900, unveiled by Acer during its IFA press conference in Berlin, is highlighted by an adjustable screen you can convert into different viewing modes. The 4K Ultra HD display with Nvidia’s G-Sync technology rests on a CNC-machined hinge that can flip the screen into various positions depending on how you want to use the device. MORE: Acer Gaming Laptops - 2018 Brand Rating and Report Card In addition to a conventional laptop view, you can bring the display forward for those times when you want a more immersive gaming experience....

LAS VEGAS—Acer is following up the world’s thinnest clamshell laptop with an even smaller model. At CES 2019, the laptop manufacturer unveiled a stunning new version of the 14-inch Swift 7. We got some hands-on time with the laptop, and trust us, you need to see this thing in person. Not only is the Swift 7 as thin as the previous model, but now it’s even more compact thanks to its negligible display bezels....