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This won’t be the first time we’ve seen Tile integrated into a laptop; the HP Elite Dragonfly has that honor, but presumably, this partnership will help to standardize the integration so it can be added across different makes and models (via The Verge). MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020) ReviewThe best USB Type-C hubs in 2020Best laptop backpacks for students in 2020 Tile and Intel haven’t released any details about how the trackers will be implemented, but our sister site, Tom’s Guide, reviewed the latest Tile Pro and had mostly positive things to say about it, like how it gets 400-foot range and has an excellent app for tracking location history....

We got to play with the dynaPad at Microsof’ts CES device showcase and came away impressed with its svelte design and pressure-sensitive stylus. When we lifted up the tablet, it felt even lighter in the hand than it’s already-low 1.27-pound weight would suggest, perhaps because the weight is distritubed so evenly. First spotted at IFA 2015, the dynaPad includes the TruPen, which Toshiba says has “professional-grade digital inking technologies” courtesy of Wacom....

Design The VTech InnoTab Max definitely looks kid-friendly, but it also looks and feels cheap. The 7-inch touch screen is surrounded by a white and blue or pink bezel. Buttons, all of which require too much pressure to activate, line three sides. A home and back button sit to the top right. Along the top edge, to the right of the swiveling 2-MP camera, are the home and volume buttons....

Image: Intel The 4.5-watt processors that used to be called m5 and m7 chips have been renamed in the new lineup and now carry the Core i5 and i7 brand names. Of the Core m line, only the m3 remains. This name change is bound to befuddle customers, many of whom will think they are getting more powerful chips than they really are. While we haven’t tested any of the Kaby Lake chips yet, it’s a safe bet that the 4....

Fear not, Intel has a solution. First unveiled in 2017, Optane is a memory module designed to ramp up PC speeds for less money. It promises a better computing experience for every user, from gamers to power users. Sound too good to be true? Here’s what you need to know about Intel Optane. Quick Summary: Intel Optane is a new, superfast memory module. The main benefit of Optane is improved storage performance....

This speculation began when Reddit users jellofort and feetextreme noticed that someone (possibly Google) put a survey into Google Opinion Rewards that asks users what they think a ‘Chromebook Pro’ would be like and how it would differ from a regular Chromebook. And since we’re in a giving mood, we’ve got some answers. Best-in-Class Design We’ve reviewed a variety of Chromebooks over the years, and they’ve rarely wowed us with their aesthetics....

My console choices have jumped from one platform to the next for various reasons. The Nintendo 64 introduced me to console gaming and was followed by a PS2. I had a brief stint with Sony, opting for the PS3 before buying a Wii U and jumping over to the Xbox One. PS5 reviewPS5 vs Xbox Series XPS5 vs PS5 Digital: Which should you buy? I kept my mind and wallet open going into this latest generation, patiently waiting until Sony or Microsoft revealed the killer feature that would help me make my decision....

Google appears to be bringing ‘Nearby Sharing’ to the Chrome browser on Windows 10, as spotted by Techdows (via TechRadar). Only recently added to ChromeOS, Nearby Sharing lets you wirelessly share files between devices running Chrome. Windows 10 ReviewHow to Use Windows 10How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2020 The feature is particularly useful for Android users or those with multiple devices running Chrome, and soon Windows 10 devices can be added to the list....

The Windows 10 May 2020 update will reduce the memory usage of some apps, including the notoriously RAM-hungry Chrome, as reported by Windows Latest. It works by using a “SegmentHeap” improvement, which Microsoft defines as a “modern heap implementation that will generally reduce your [app’s] overall memory usage.” Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which browser is best?The best Chromebooks in 2020How to import Chrome bookmarks and extensions to the Edge browser...

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, wondering whether you should upgrade to Windows 10, we strongly recommend that you take the leap. Windows 10 offers faster boot and wake times, the Cortana digital assistant, accounts that share your settings across the different devices you use and a whole new ecosystem of Universal Apps that you can’t run on Windows 7 or 8. Even if none of these features excites you, you should perform the update so you can future-proof yourself for all the features and apps yet to come....

Microsoft, attempting to ward off a worldwide Windows 10 update catastrophe, is issuing warning messages to a large number of devices and blocking them from installing the upgrade. Windows 10 update issues confirmed by Microsoft: What to doWindows 10 May 2020 update: How to download itWindows 10 update kills these once-popular features Windows 10 May 2020 update warning message “We’re offering this update to compatible devices, but your device isn’t quite ready for it....

Essentially, it changes how Windows 10 works to make it more suited for gaming, creativity, schoolwork and more. The best cheap laptop deals for March 2021How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2021Find out the best laptops in 2021 Spotted by Windows latest, Microsoft has been working on the Device Usage feature since last year. Currently, it’s only live in the preview builds for some users, which means we’re sure to see it in a Windows 10 update soon....

Not so with the 3D Objects folder, which is prominently displayed when you open File Explorer or look in the Quick Access bar. But with the Windows 10 21H2 update coming later this year, Microsoft is finally ready to join the rest of the world in giving up on 3D and will make the 3D Objects folder disappear (via TechRadar). Best laptops 2021How to record your screen in Windows 10Windows 10 to get a massive overhaul in 2021: What to expect...

In our Google Pixel Slate review, we were taken by its elegant design, sharp, colorful screen and a comfy keyboard. We also enjoyed its high-quality audio and 10-hour battery life. The Pixel Slate has an anodized aluminum chassis and a midnight blue finish, which translates to an incredibly attractive design. This flexible Chrome OS tablet gives you the option to play games on Stadia and also run Android apps. You can also pair it with an optional keyboard (opens in new tab) or stylus pen (opens in new tab) (sold separately) for all of your productivity and creativity needs....

There are already a few ways to stream Xbox games to your PC; You can stream your Xbox One directly to your PC via the Xbox app, and then there’s the forthcoming Project xCloud, which will let you stream Xbox games from a Microsoft server. Xbox Series X vs. PS5: Which console is right for you?PS5 DualSense vs. Xbox Series X controller: Which is best?Here’s everything we know about the New Nintendo Switch...

The unoriginally named Notebook Air comes in two versions clad in a smooth aluminum, one 12.5-inch model starting at about $525 and the other a 13.3-inch notebook for $750. The latter machine excites us more, as it packs something the MacBook and MacBook Air lack: discrete graphics. The 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air boasts an Nvidia GeForce 940MX GPU, which should deliver up to 85 frames per second when playing games like Dota 2 on the 1080p display (according to CNET)....

Case in point: You can now get the XPS 13 with a QHD touchscreen for $899.99 via coupon code “50OFF699”. That’s the absolute cheapest price we’ve seen for this laptop. It’s also $50 cheaper than last week’s deal, while keeping the same configuration. In addition to the 13.3-inch, 3200 x 1800 touchscreen LCD, you get a 2.3GHz Core i5-6200U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Buy on Dell If you’re worried about the laptop’s QHD screen eating up your battery, rest assured that you’ll still get above average battery life from this laptop....

More: Which Apple Watch is best? The app doesn’t link to a user’s YouTube account, as the developer states “anything you interact with is stored on the device for privacy reasons.” Content is generated offline, as your feed will deliver a curated list of videos from what you’ve watched on the Apple Watch and to who you’ve subscribed to. Plus, you’re able to view information and all the comments on the videos you watch....

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki published a letter on the platform’s official blog addressing its priorities in regards to YouTube’s future roadmap. The Google-owned, video-streaming platform said that it has its eyes set on NFTs, hinting that the move could benefit creators seeking new avenues to monetize their content. What are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens explained like you’re 5The best laptops of 2022How to make an NFT for free – avoid high Ethereum gas fees...

This is hardly the first security incident for Zoom; macOS users will remember the massive security bug from last summer, but a considerably greater amount of attention is on the company given its rising popularity. While the company touts end-to-end encryption in its marketing and security white paper, Zoom fails to meet the traditional definition of end-to-end encryption in one crucial way. Best video conferencing apps and softwareWhere to buy a webcam: In stock at select retailersZoom, Google Hangouts attract phishing and malware hackers: how to protect yourself...