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These laptops fall into the lower end of the premium price range with identical starting prices of $999. Both are among the best 13-inch laptops, and feature a standard laptop form factor and aluminum designs, so it can be easy to confuse the two (apart from those iconic logos). MacBook Air 2020 vs. Dell XPS 13: Does Apple’s new laptop take the crown?Surface Laptop 4 specs possibly leaked — expect powerful new CPUsMacBooks with custom Apple CPUs, USB4 arriving next year (report)...

Apple reconditions its laptops to look and function like new with genuine Apple replacement parts (if needed). Your MacBook refurb even arrives in a crisp, brand new box with all the accessories and cables. For peace of mind, Apple backs its refurbished MacBooks with a one-year Apple warranty. And since we’re just one more sleep away from the release of the new MacBook Air 2020, refurbished 2019 models are on super-sale....

“I bought a maxed out 13-inch Touch Bar model and I’ve been using it for about a week.” Wrote MacRumors forum member Aioriya said. “With light use, I’ve been consistently getting around 5-6.5 hours when mainly browsing. Apple claims 10 hours wireless web but my battery has never lasted this long.” MORE: Getting 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro? Expect Less Battery One user says that browsing in Chrome and powering an external monitor gets him or her to three hours....

Specs MacBook Pros and Surface Books both sport 6th Gen Core i5 and i7 processors, so neither really takes the lead in terms of performance. The Surface Book with Performance Base offers both Intel HD graphics and Nvidia GTX 965M graphics. The 13-inch MacBook Pro has integrated Intel Iris for 2D games, while the 15-inch steps up to Radeon Pro for 3D titles. We’d put our money on the 15-inch Pro’s Radeon GPU as the winner, with the Surface Book with Performance Base coming in close behind and the 13-inch Pro bringing up the rear....

Microsoft said that it introduced new optimizations in order to make Edge faster. The company showed off benchmark results that revealed a 13% improvement. Microsoft Chromium Edge hands-onMicrosoft’s New Edge Browser Extensions Could Make You Ditch Chrome Microsoft detailed in a blog post that it used the Speedometer 2.0 benchmarking utility to test the speed difference (it simulates realistic web usage). Apparently a new toolchain optimization gives Edge a “substantial performance improvement in general browsing workloads....

The Surface Go 3 comes with a FHD (1920 x 1080) 10.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen display. You get two CPU options with the Go 3, the first option is the Dual-core Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor, and the second is the Quad-core 10th Gen Intel Core i3-10100Y processor with both cores featuring integrated Intel UHD graphics. The Surface Go 3 comes with a FHD (1920 x 1080) 10.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen display....

“Recognizing that a combination of hardware, driver and firmware support is required to have a good Windows 10 experience, we updated our support lifecycle policy to align with the hardware support period for a given device,” Microsoft told multiple outlets in a statement. “If a hardware partner stops supporting a given device or one of its key components and stops providing driver updates, firmware updates, or fixes, it may mean that device will not be able to properly run a future Windows 10 feature update....

Microsoft’s Countdown Sale for instance, knocks up to 60% off select games for PC (opens in new tab) and Xbox (opens in new tab). Through Jan 2., save on popular PC games like Flight Simulator, The Oregon Trail and Forza Horizon 5 Standard + Forza Horizon 4 Premium Edition Bundle. From the Xbox catalog save on FIFA 23 X1, Elden Ring and other top games. Browse: Microsoft’s entrire Countdown Sale (opens in new tab)...

I praised the Redmond-based tech giant for the Surface Duo’s ultra-thin device (it’s no wider than a USB-C connector!). I applauded the engineers for the cleverly placed internals that powered two independent displays. And I marveled at the custom-made hinge that is fluid and effortless to open, but maintains enough friction and stability for stopping at any desired posture (e.g. book mode). The Surface Duo’s hardware is commendable, but the wonky software is gnarly....

For a limited time, you can get the Surface Laptop 4 for just $849 (opens in new tab) directly from Microsoft. Typically priced at $1,299, it’s now $450 cheaper than usual. This marks the Surface Laptop 4’s lowest price ever which makes it one of the best laptop deals of the season. Browse: Microsoft’s entire sale (opens in new tab)Best Microsoft Surface deals in May Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 4 is a worthy successor to the Surface Laptop 3....

Design While MSI’s GV62 isn’t as flashy as other gaming notebooks, its minimal exterior is quite gorgeous. However, we have some concerns about this laptop’s build quality. The black, plastic chassis is soft to the touch and elegantly hair-brushed with IMR paint. A black, engraved MSI logo shines at the top, just below where the curves meet to form a stylish arrow. Underneath that, MSI’s glossy dragon shield protrudes from the chassis....

MSI WS65 price and configuration options The base model costs $2,199 and comes with an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, a Quadro T2000 GPU and a 1080p display. I tested the $3,499 version of the MSI WS65, equipped with an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, an Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q GPU with 16GB of VRAM, 32GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a 4K display. But if you want to max out your performance, the $4,199 version will net you a Core i9-9880H CPU and a 1TB SSD from our current model....

A Reddit user with the moniker SlappySpankBank (heh-heh) recounts when they spotted suspicious, unusual behavior from their PC when they tried to send Monero (touted as one of the best cryptocurrencies due to its private network) to another online wallet. Luckily, they detected the security breach before it was too late. Best cryptocurrencies of 2021 by utilityBest laptops for Ethereum mining in 2021How to buy SafeMoon Malware bug steals crypto via clipboard snooping To grasp how this bug executes its mission of stealing digital assets, you need to understand how cryptocurrency holders transfer coins from one online wallet to another....

The reports come from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News (via The Verge), which cites supply chain sources when claiming that a new console would arrive next year. The report talks about the “new Switch” as being more interactive and having improved visuals. New Nintendo Switch: Specs, price, release date and moreBreath of the Wild 2 release date leaked — it may be here soon!Nintendo hints at features coming to Nintendo Switch 2...

The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly working on developing a new processor that will rival Intel’s fastest CPUs, according to Bloomberg. MacBook Air with M1 review: A near-perfect laptopM1 MacBooks: Everything you need to knowThe 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 chip is here — What you need to know Apple chip will compete with Intel’s best Apple was once shackled to Intel’s pace of innovation, but with the new 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air refresh, Apple broke free from Intel with the introduction of a new custom-designed, ARM-based SoC that is shaking up the laptop industry with its beastly performance....

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller deal The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller takes your gaming experience to new heights. Although we didn’t test the Pro Controller, reviews (opens in new tab) from satisfied owners praise its easy setup and solid build quality. The Pro Controller features motion controls, HD rumble, and built-in Amiibo functionality. What’s more, its built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 40 hours on a full charge. It arrives bundled with a USB C to USB A cable that plugs into the Nintendo Switch dock for convenient charging....

Nothing brand owns Essential — return of the ‘Candy Bar’ phone?Nothing smart devices arriving from OnePlus co-founder’s new companyBest cheap headphone deals for March 2021 Labeled “Concept 1,” it’s our first look at the London-based tech company’s first device, and what we can expect for its future products, which the brand states will be coming this summer. While we do get a look at the smart device, the post never truly states what it is....

Best VR-ready laptops in 2021FitXR review — fitness app for Oculus QuestCheck out the best gaming laptop deals in 2021 Spotted by Twitter user Bastion (via UploadVR), a series of tutorial videos showcasing what appears to be the Oculus Quest Pro were shared by user Samulia. The videos show off a similar VR headset teased by VP of Facebook Reality Labs Andrew Bosworth. In the short videos, we see a 3D avatar with the VR headset on, moving their whole body around while a virtual avatar mimics their movements while customizing their appearance....

iPad Buying Guide: iPad vs. iPad Air vs. iPad Pro vs. iPad miniBest tablets in 2021Best cheap tablet deals in 2021 According to sources speaking with The Elec (via iMore), Apple wanted a two-stack structure for its OLED iPad, which would increase the brightness levels and the lifespan of the iPad. However, Samsung Display aimed to use a single-stack structure as it would decrease costs. As reported, Samsung needs to be certain of the success of the OLED iPad as “preparing for the back-end module process for the products can be costly for the South Korean company....

However, OnePlus hasn’t given up on its more budget-friendly roots as proven by devices like last year’s OnePlus Nord N10 5G. This year, the company is back with yet another impressive option for budget phone fans in the OnePlus Nord N200 5G, which brings you 5G and a whole lot more for just $240. OnePlus Nord N200 5G: price and availability While there is plenty more to talk about with the OnePlus Nord N200 5G, the price is definitely the attention-grabber as we haven’t seen a 5G phone come close to its $239....