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Samsung introduces the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra alongside a redesigned Pro series
Samsung's new laptop lineup is redesigned with a full aluminum chassis and super-sharp AMOLED displays, plus a model with Nvidia graphics.
The first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked of 2023 is finally here, and Samsung is making waves with the new Galaxy Book 3 series of laptops. This year, in addition to the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Book 3 Pro 360, which have been radically redesigned, we're also getting the brand-new Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, Samsung's most powerful laptop yet. All three laptops are up for pre-order today.
The 2023 LG Gram 17 will be available on February 1, starting at $1,999
LG has announced that the 2023 Gram 17 laptop will be available this Wednesday starting at $1,999. That includes a Core i7 processor and Nvidia GPU.
LG has announced that you'll be able to buy the 2023 Gram 17 laptop — announced at CES 2023 — later this week, on February 1, directly from LG's website and other authorized resellers. Two models will be available at launch, though most of the specs are similar across the board, with the cheaper model starting at $1,999.99. This will also be one of the first laptops with 13th-generation Intel processors to be available to buy.
Razer's Leviathan V2 Pro soundbar with head-tracking AI is now available
The Razer Leviathan V2 uses an infrared camera to create beamforming audio, and it's available now for $399.99.
Razer has announced that you can now pre-order its latest Leviathan V2 Pro soundbar, featuring head-tracking AI. The soundbar will run you $399.99 and it starts shipping on February 3, so you won't have long to wait if you buy it today.
Acer launches new Chromebooks and TravelMate laptops for education
Acer's new laptops offer an affordable entry point for students to get their first laptop, and there are ChromeOS and Windows options available.
Acer has announced a handful of new laptops geared toward the education market, including a handful of new Chromebooks and Windows-based TravelMate laptops. Among the new additions to the lineup is the first Acer Chromebook Vero for education. The Vero line is where Acer launches its more sustainability-focused products, and it has been expanding quickly over the past couple of years.
Best deals on the Surface Laptop Studio in 2023
The Surface Laptop Studio is one of the most powerful devices in Microsoft's lineup, and you can find some good deals on it nowadays.
The Surface Laptop Studio is easily one of the most exciting Surface devices of the past few years, even if it's over a year old at this point. Sporting an all-new form compared to other Surface devices, it's a blend of the Surface Laptop and Surface Studio, but it's also a replacement for the Surface Book family. Plus, it's a lot more powerful too. This is definitely a tempting device to buy, and if you're interested in one, there are many places where you can find it.
MacBook Air (M2, 2022) vs Dell XPS 13 (2022): Battle of the lightweight laptops
Apple and Dell have redesigned their most popular laptops, but how do they new MacBook Air and XPS 13 compare? Let's find out.
This year has seen some great laptops launch on the Windows side, with one of the most recent being Dell's completely refreshed XPS 13, which is lighter and thinner than ever. But Apple has also come out with an upgrade for its own lightweight laptop, the MacBook Air, and that means competition is once again heating up between Windows and macOS machines. If you're looking to buy a laptop today and can't decide between these two, we'll be comparing the Dell XPS 13 and the MacBook Air to see why you might prefer one over the other.
Can I replace the battery in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8?
If the battery in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 is starting to fail you, you might need to replace it with a new one.
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 is Lenovo's premier business convertible for 2023, and it packs a lot of great elements. It does build on a fantastic foundation established with last year's model, but now it comes with 13th-generation Intel Core processors. You should be able to get great performance for years to come, but one part of the laptop that might not last as long is the battery, which is the case with most laptops. Thankfully, you should be able to replace the battery in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8.
Best monitors for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 in 2023
Want to expand your workspace with some new monitors for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8? We've rounded up a few great options.
Lenovo recently introduced the refreshed ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8, a new version of its best business convertible. Admittedly, the latest generation of the laptop doesn't come with a huge suite of upgrades, but it does have newer 13th-generation Intel Core processors and software improvements for the webcam, which lives on top of a fantastic display. But what if that display isn't enough?
How to set up the new Facebook Messenger widget on Windows 11
The first third-party widget for Windows 11 is here, and it's pretty easy to set up. Here's how you can use the new Messenger widget.
Microsoft recently announced that the first third-party widget for Windows 11 is finally available to try if you're a Windows Insider in the Dev channel. Indeed, if you're testing the latest builds of Windows 11, you can try out the new Messenger widget from Facebook, making your conversations more easily accessible on the Widgets board. We've previously covered how to use Widgets in general, but if you want to know how to use the new Messenger widget, we're here to help.
Best deals on Surface Pro 8 in 2023
The Surface Pro 8 may be over a year old, but it's still a great Windows tablet, and you can get some deals on it if you want to buy it today.
Microsoft may have recently launched the Surface Pro 9, but the Surface Pro 8 is still a very compelling tablet. It brought a lot of changes to the table compared to its predecessors, and it was a very exciting device that's still worth buying today if you can get a good discount on it. If you're just looking to save on this last-gen tablet, it can still be a good idea to buy a Surface Pro 8 for yourself.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 vs Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1: What's the best business convertible?
The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 delivers some welcome performance improvements, but how does it stack up against the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1?
As tends to happen every year, Lenovo refreshed the ThinkPad X1 Yoga for 2023, and this time around, the upgrades are relatively minor. The latest model is now using 13th-generation Intel Core processors, and it has some new powered features for the webcam, which are certainly welcome upgrades but not huge ones. But the ThinkPad X1 Yoga was already a fantastic business laptop, arguably one of the best, so how does this Gen 8 model compare to something like the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1? We're here to give you a closer look.
Windows 11 Beta builds add screen recording in the Snipping Tool
A new build of Windows 11 is rolling out to Insiders in the Beta channel, alongside a big update for the Snipping Tool.
Microsoft is rolling out some big updates to Windows Insiders enrolled in the Beta channel of the program. Not only is there a new pair of Windows 11 builds — 22621.1245 and 22623.125 — but the bigger news is actually the latest update for the Snipping Tool. With this release, Microsoft is adding support for screen recording in the app, making it easier than ever to record parts of your screen without third-party apps.
Microsoft is internally testing a redesigned Edge with split screen support
A new look at Microsoft's internal plans for Edge shows off a fresh new design for Windows 11 and features like split-screen tabs.
Microsoft is internally working on a new version of its Edge browser featuring a fresh new design and some new features. Known internally as Project Phoenix, this redesigned version of Edge has reportedly been in the works since last summer, and is meant to stand out more from the competition, with a unique look that integrates more tightly with Windows 11, both visually and functionally.
Facebook Messenger widget makes its debut in latest Windows 11 preview
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build, and it comes with the first third-party widget ever, Facebook Messenger.
It's been a long time coming, but the first non-Microsoft widget to appear on Windows 11 is finally here — as long as you're a Windows Insider, at least. Microosft is rolling out Windows 11 build 25284 to Insiders in the Dev channel, and with it comes a widget for Facebook Messenger, the first third-party widget to ever grace the OS.
How to set up Windows Sandbox on Windows 11
Windows Sandbox is a very useful feature for testing software on Windows 11. Here's how to set it up on your own PC.
If you follow news around Windows 11 (and Windows 10 before it), you might have heard of Windows Sandbox, but there's a good chance you may also not know what it is. This is a feature Microsoft added in later versions of Windows 10, specifically for the Pro or Enterprise editions.
Best mice for the Surface Laptop 4 in 2023
If you want to get work done on the Surface Laptop 4, you'll be better served by a mouse instead of a trackpad. Check out the best ones!
The Surface Laptop 4 from Microsoft is a great laptop if you're looking for a premium offering, or at least, it was at the time of its release. It's since been succeeded by the Surface Laptop 5, but this is still a great machine, especially if you can find it on sale. It can be kitted out with up to a quad-core Tiger Lake-based Intel Core i7-1165G7 on the Intel side and an octa-core Renoir-based AMD Ryzen 7 4980U on the AMD side, and you get up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, depending on the size and processor you choose.
Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga Gen 8 vs HP Elite x360 1040 G10: What's the best business convertible?
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga is one of the most iconic business convertibles on the market, but the HP Elite x360 1040 G10 isn't far behind.
Lenovo makes some of the most well-known business laptops on the market, and the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 is the company's flagship as far as convertibles go. It's arguably the best laptop in this space, but that doesn't mean there isn't strong competition. The HP Elite x360 1040 G10 is a great example, offering great specs and a lightweight design that can rival the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga. If you're looking to buy a new business laptop for yourself or your workforce, these are two laptops worth considering, and we're here to help you choose between them.
The Windows 11 File Explorer is getting a big redesign... again
The upcoming File Explorer update will show recommended items, activity history, and more directly in Windows 11's interface.
Microsoft is working on a big update for the File Explorer in Windows 11, bringing with it a modernized design and additional features. This is on third round of significant changes bein made to File Explorer, after the initial Windows 11 release, and then the addition of tabs in the first "moment" update for Windows 11 version 22H2.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8: Which ThinkPad is for you?
Lenovo has refreshed the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga for 2023, both boasting similar upgrades. So which one is right for you?
Almost every year, Lenovo brings out new versions of its most popular laptops, and 2023 is no exception with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8. Both come with a similar set of small upgrades, mostly bringing the processors up to Intel's latest 13th-generation models. These laptops are known to stay the same on the outside with each new iteration, but that's part of what makes them popular.
Best HP laptops under $500 in 2024
Here is our recommendation of the best laptops from HP that you can buy under a budget of $500. Check them out!
HP is one of the leading global laptop manufacturers catering to a wide range of audiences, including enterprise users, gamers, mainstream consumers, as well as creative professionals. At the same time, the company has a good range of laptops that can keep up with your daily needs without costing thousands of dollars. To help you find the right one, we've rounded up the best HP laptops you can buy for under $500. If you're not only interested in HP and you have a slightly higher budget, you may want to check out our list of the best cheap laptops, too.