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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 12GB becomes the RTX 4070 Ti, starting at $799
Nvidia's latest desktop GPU promises to be three times faster than an RTX 3090 Ti at nearly half the power. However, there's no Founders Edition.
In addition to the new lineup of GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPUs, Nvidia is introducing the new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti desktop GPU today. This is essentially a rebranded version of the Nvidia RTX 4080 12GB, which was announced last September and quickly "relaunched" a few weeks later due to backlash from the community. Nvidia is rebranding it as a lower-tier GPU and launching at a lower $799 price tag, $100 below the original price of the RTX 4080 12GB.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series for laptops delivers big performance and efficiency improvements
The lineup includes the GeForce RTX 4090, the first 90-class GPU for laptops.
Nvidia has finally announced the RTX 40 series GPUs for laptops, and it introduced the entire lineup at once, from the RTX 4050 all the way to the RTX 4090 — the first 90-class GPU ever designed for laptops. The new GPUs are based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, and they deliver the largest generational performance leap ever, according to Nvidia, meaning gaming laptops are about to get a lot more capable.
Razer teases the Blade 18, its most powerful laptop ever
The Razer Blade 16 has the most graphics power per inch of any 16-inch laptop, too.
With CES 2023 set to start later this week and a lot of announcements happening today, Razer is joining the fun with taser for its upcoming laptops, the Blade 16 and Blade 18. Indeed, these are the company's first laptop with these sizes, and it's something we're seeing with other companies, too.
Acer launches new Aspire laptops and desktops, plus a new Chromebox
Acer is adding a few budget-oriented devices to its lineup, plus there's a new Chromebox that's designed to be upgradeable in an "add-in-one" design.
With CES 2023 set to take place this week, Acer has unveiled a wide range of products, including a few more budget-oriented ones in its Aspire series of laptops and desktops. What's more, the company is introducing a brand-new Chromebox "add-in-one" system powered by the new Chromebox CXI5 desktop computer. The company also introduced a couple of lifestyle products, including a smart speaker and a bike desk.
The new Acer Swift Go laptops have 13th-gen Intel processors and OLED displays
There are also new Acer Swift 14 and Swift X 14 laptops.
At CES 2023, Acer is taking the wraps off its new and improved Swift lineup, including two brand-new additions: The Swift Go 14 and Swift Go 16, both featuring beautiful OLED displays. There's also a refresh for the Acer Swift X 14 as well as the Acer Swift 14.
Acer's new Predator laptops have mini-LED displays and RTX 40 series graphics
The new Predator Helios 16 and Predator Helios 18 pack powerful specs and stunning displays.
CES 2023 is already here, and Acer is one of the many companies with big announcements this year. Acer has unveiled its lineup of gaming laptops for the new year, which is headlined by the new Acer Predator Helios 16 and Predator Helios 18 gaming laptops. There are also new Acer Nitro laptops, as well as new gaming monitors and peripherals.
These are all the PCs that can be upgraded to Windows 11
We've rounded up every major PC that supports the Windows 11 upgrade so you can find out if yours is compatible, or buy one that is.
Windows 11 is over a year old, but it's still fresh in our minds and many of us haven't upgraded yet. After all, it's an optional update, and with some drastic changes to the system requirements, especially when it comes to the CPUs that support Windows 11, a lot of us just can't upgrade. But that's just the thing; if you have an older PC, you may be wondering whether it can be upgraded to Windows 11
Best keyboards for the Surface Pro 7
Bought a Surface Pro 7 without a keyboard? Here are the best keyboard options to help you get the most out of your new tablet.
The Surface Pro 7 from Microsoft is a great laptop, even more so at the time of its release back in 2019. Essentially, it's just a tablet, but the way it's designed with its fully-adjustable kickstand and the dedicated keyboard connector makes it versatile so that you can use it as a laptop, too. That versatility made the first-ever Surface Pro one of the most unique PCs at the time, and it's something Microsoft has kept alive for the past 10 years.
How to upgrade the RAM in the Acer Nitro 5
Acer's Nitro 5 is a great starting point, but it doesn't have a lot of memory. Here's how to upgrade the RAM on the Acer Nitro 5.
The Acer Nitro 5 is a very popular gaming laptop, and it's easy to understand why. While it's not a mind-blowing machine compared to more expensive laptops, the Nitro 5 offers great value considering its price. It's one of the most affordable gaming laptops out there, and it has great specs to boot. However, it does start with just 8GB of RAM. That's good enough for day-to-day use, but if you're trying to play modern games, it won't be the best experience. Luckily, you can upgrade the RAM in the Acer Nitro 5 fairly easily, and we're going to tell you how.
Dell XPS 13 vs XPS 15 vs XPS 17: Which XPS laptop is best for you?
Here's a comparison of all the premium laptops under Dell's XPS lineup including the XPS 13, XPS 15, and XPS 17.
The Dell XPS brand has been around since the 1990s, and it's seen a few identity changes throughout the years. What started as a line of business PCs turned into high-end gaming laptop in the mid-2000s, and today, the XPS line is focused on premium consumer, or "prosumer" laptops. It's one of the most recognizable brands when it comes to Windows laptops, not just because it has a long legacy, but also because Dell XPS laptops are consistently among the best laptops you can buy each and every year.
Best cases for the Surface Pro X in 2023
The Surface Pro X is one of the best Windows Arm PCs you can buy, and you'll want to protect it with a case. Here are your best options.
The Surface Pro X is one of the most interesting devices Microsoft has made, especially when it was first announced in 2019. It was, and still is, the thinnest Surface device ever, it included a bigger 13-inch display, and perhaps most notably, it was the first Surface device to feature an Arm processor, the Microsoft SQ1. Since then, the Surface Pro X has been refreshed with the Microsoft SQ2 processor and then superseded by the Surface Pro 9 with 5G, but it still has that thin and light design going for it.
Best Dell XPS 13 accessories in 2023
Wondering how you can make your laptop even better? These accessories for the Dell XPS 13 give you a ton of options to expand your experience.
For the past few years, the Dell XPS 13 has always been one of the very best laptops you can buy at any given moment. It's no surprise, considering Dell makes plenty of great laptops, whether you want something for business, home use, or even gaming. The Dell XPS 13 is probably the company's most popular laptop, but that doesn't mean it's perfect for everyone. Whether you want more ports, some external displays, or even turn it into a gaming rig, accessories go a long way in enhancing your Depp XPS 13 experience.
Best Samsung Galaxy Book Go accessories
Here are some of the best accessories that should go well with the newly launched ARM-based Samsung Galaxy Book Go.
Despite being over a year old at this point, the Samsung Galaxy Book Go is one of the more interesting devices in Samsung's laptop lineup. It comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chipset, which is a very good processor for an affordable device like this, and it enables entry-level performance and battery life for a lower price than you might expect. It even has a decent screen and it's decently well-built. There's also a 5G model that has a more powerful Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor, and that one is still pretty good value, too.
Best Surface Pro 7 cases in 2023
Need to keep your Surface Pro 7 safe? Here is a roundup of some of the best cases you can buy today for Microsoft's tablet.
The Surface Pro 7 is one of the best Windows tablets around, particularly when it launched at the end of 2020. Powered by high-end 10th-generation Intel processors, the Surface Pro 7 may not be our top recommendation today, but it was one of the best laptops around at one point, and it's still a very capable machine. If you already have one, it's definitely worth protecting it so you can use it for a few more years.
Microsoft in 2023: Predictions, what we expect, and what we want to see in the new year
From the Surface Pro 10 to a HoloLens 3, we look at what we can see from Microsoft next year.
We're rapidly approaching the end of yet another year, and 2022 was an eventful one for Microsoft. Years after we first heard about it, Android apps finally became available on Windows, we got the first major update for Windows 11, and a few Surface devices were launched — some more interesting than others.
Windows 11 will reportedly add improvements for foldables in 2023
According to a new report, Microsoft may be working on improvements for foldable devices, including both single-screen and dual-screen designs.
We're nearing the beginning of 2023, and with the new year will come a new cycle for Windows 11, hot on the heels of the 2022 Update and the first moment update released in November. As it turns out, we may have a pretty major update for Windows 11 in 2023, as Microsoft is reportedly working on improvements specifically for foldable PCs, according to Zac Bowden of Windows Central.
Surface Laptop 6: Here's what we'd like to see in Microsoft's next premium laptop
The Surface Laptop 5 felt like a very iterative upgrade, but there's room for the Surface Laptop 6 to be very exciting. Here's how it can be done.
The Surface Laptop 5 may be very recent, but it doesn't necessarily feel like it. Outside of upgrading the internal specs, Microsoft has kept the laptop mostly the same as the previous iteration, and the overall design is still basically the same as the original Surface Laptop all the way back in 2017. It's about time Microsoft made the Surface Laptop family exciting again, and we have some ideas as to how the Surface Laptop 6 can be the device that does it.
Microsoft year in review 2022: Boring hardware upgrades, big new software, and a huge acquisition
Amid some boring, but welcome Surface refreshes, Microsoft delivered a ton of Windows 11 features and announced an acquisition worth $70 billion.
It's almost hard to believe, but we're already nearing the end of yet another year, and 2022 was certainly been an eventful one for Microsoft. As Windows 11 made its way to more devices around the world, bringing a fresh new look and experience to users, Microsoft had a lot more to announce. Whether that's hardware in the form of new Surface devices, big Windows 11 updates, or the biggest acquisition of a gaming company ever, Microsoft delivered a lot — and fell short in a few ways, too.
Best third-party pens for PCs with Windows Ink support
Have a Windows Ink laptop but no pen? Here are the best pens you can for Windows PCs if you want an easier way take notes, sketch, and more.
Windows Ink is one of the coolest features Microsoft introduced with Windows 10, making it easier to take notes and draw on your PC using a digital active pen, and it's still a big part of Windows 11 today. Many convertibles, tablets, and some of the best laptops support Windows Ink nowadays, but whether they don't come with pens included or you happen to misplace yours, you may find yourself in need of a replacement. To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best active pens you can buy for Windows PCs that support Windows Ink.
The latest Windows 10 update can cause a blue screen at startup, but there's a fix
Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with the most recent update, but thankfully, there's a workaround available to resolve it.
If you're still running Windows 10 on your PC and you installed the latest update, labeled KB5021233 and released on December 13th, you might have run into an issue where your computer boots straight into a blue screen crash. If that's the case, don't worry (too much), you're not alone. Microsoft has formally acknowledged there's a problem with this update and added the issue to its release health dashboard, along with steps n how to work around the issue.