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Hands on: The HP Elite Dragonfly Folio is perfect for working from home
HP's Elite Dragonfly Folio has some major improvements over its predecessor, with an 8MP webcam, powerful processors, and more.
HP has announced the newest member of its Elite Dragonfly family, the Elite Dragonfly Folio. It's the third product under the brand's umbrella, with the regular Elite Dragonfly and the Elite Dragonfly Chromebook being the other two. For the first two generations, the Elite Dragonfly was an ultra-light convertible, but HP seems to changing things up. It's a clamshell now, and if you want a convertible, that's where the Folio comes in.
Lenovo Yoga 7i (2022) Review: A stylish mainstream laptop with a ton of value
Lenovo's Yoga 7i isn't as flashy as the more premium Yoga 9i, but it checks the right boxes for a great overall experience.
On its own, this year's Lenovo Yoga 7i is an excellent laptop. What I mean by that if that if no one told you that this is a mainstream device, you wouldn't think less of it. It's just that good. It's got a great keyboard that feels awesome to type on, a new design that feels premium, and excellent Dolby Atmos speakers.
HP Spectre x360 13.5 Review: A less exciting design, but still one of the best convertibles
HP's Spectre x360 13.5 has been revamped, and while the design isn't as flashy as it used to be, it's still a great convertible laptop.
Reviewing an HP Spectre x360 is easy, because no matter what, it's always one of the best around. The new Spectre x360 13.5 is no different. It comes with a redesigned chassis that I'm not in love with, but it still stands for quality. This thing has a beautiful 3:2 OLED display, one of the best keyboards, and frankly, the best webcam in a laptop.
Motorola Edge (2022) Hands-on: Motorola is finally using its strengths from Lenovo
The new Motorola Edge has a 144Hz display, a 50MP f/1.8 camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and some Lenovo integrations with Ready For.
Today, Motorola announced the third iteration of its Edge flagship smartphone. The Motorola Edge 2022 comes with a 144Hz OLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 1050 processor, an improved camera system, and fun new features like improvements to Ready For.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19044.1947 to the Release Preview channel
Microsoft has released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 Insiders that are enrolled in the Release Preview channel.
Today, Microsoft is releasing a new cumulative update for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel. Specifically, it's for those that are still on Windows 10, also meaning those that have computers that are ineligible for Windows 11. The update being released is KB5016688, and it brings the build number to 19044.1947.
HP Victus 15 Review: A solid mainstream gaming option
The HP Victus 15 is designed for people that want to play some games and don't want to spend a lot of money. Here's our review.
If you're looking for a gaming laptop on the cheap, the HP Victus 15 is something that's certainly worth taking a look at. It's an entry-level gaming PC, meaning that you're not going to see any RGB lighting, 360Hz displays, or high-end RTX graphics. What you will get is a lot of bang for your buck.
MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review: Setting a new standard
Apple's new MacBook Air is one of the best mainstream laptops on the market, using the new M2 chip, a new webcam, and more.
Apple's new MacBook Air is an amazing piece of computing engineering. When the company introduced the M1, it pretty much stuck it inside of old hardware that was designed for Intel chips. We started to see hardware that could take advantage of Arm silicon with the 24-inch iMac, the 2021 MacBook Pro, and the Mac Studio. Now, it's time for a redesigned MacBook Air.
How much faster is fast charging on the MacBook Air (M2, 2022)?
Apple's new MacBook Air with M2 processor comes with fast charging, so you might be wondering if the faster charger is worth it.
With Apple's M1 chip so well-received in 2020, this year's M2 was greatly anticipated. Aside from significant performance gains, we're starting to see some redesigned hardware that can take advantage of the new processor architecture. The original M1 products were just Intel designs with new internals. Now, we're seeing real changes, and that starts with the MacBook Air (M2, 2022).
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 22622.575 to the Beta channel with fixes
Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update to the Beta channel, which includes fixes for features that are in testing.
Today, Microsoft is releasing a new cumulative update to the Beta channel of the Windows Insider Program. Those on Windows 11 version 22H2 are going to get KB5016694, which will bring the build number to either 22622.575 or 22621.575.
Dell XPS 13 Plus Review: Living in the future
Dell's new XPS 13 Plus has a border-less touchpad, capacitive function keys, and more futuristic features. Here's our review.
When you buy a Dell XPS laptop, you're buying some of the best that money can buy. You're getting a premium aluminum laptop and an immersive InfinityEdge display. Ultimately, you're buying the best that Dell has to offer. With the Dell XPS 13 Plus, you're still getting that, but the company is getting a bit more experimental.
Alienware x15 R2 Review: Lots of gaming power in a small package
Alienware's x15 R2 is a blend of power and portability, using a new thermal design to fit top-tier performance into a small package.
If you're looking for a gaming laptop that's powerful, but is also thin and light, look no further than the Alienware x15 R2. With a new quad-fan thermal design, it weighs five pounds and it's under two thirds of an inch thin, and yet it still comes with up to a Core i9 and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 review: The pinnacle of business productivity
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 once again weighs in at under two and a half pounds, and it's the best business laptop.
ThinkPad has a long, long history of being a trusted brand for business laptops, and X1 is the flagship. Now on its 10th generation, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon weighs in at under 2.5 pounds, and it doesn't make any compromises to get there. It's made out of the carbon fiber that it's named after, and it has a full 1.6mm keyboard.
Huawei MateBook 16s Review: Huawei is really strengthening its ecosystem
Huawei's MateBook 16s is a great addition to Huawei's device ecosystem, adding AppGallery, Super Device, and more.
Huawei makes good laptops, and the MateBook 16s is no different. You could buy it for just that, but the real value proposition is the Huawei ecosystem. Indeed, whether you're using a Huawei phone, smartwatch, earbuds, PC, monitor, and so on, these things are all designed to work seamlessly together. With Huawei's Super Device feature, the idea is that it doesn't matter what screen you're using; it's all the same device.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (2022) Review: A mainstream laptop with a lot of value
Dell's Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a convertible with 12th-gen Intel processors and a new design, but the same display. Check out our review.
Dell's new Inspiron 14 2-in-1 has been a delightful mainstream laptop to use over he last few weeks, and I really like the improvements that have been made over the last one. The screen is 16:10, and there are some neat design changes like a three-sided touchpad. There's a ton of value too. This unit costs just over $1,000, and that's the higher-end model. Starting at $849.99, you still get a laptop that has a Full HD webcam.
Windows 8.1 users start getting end of life warnings
Microsoft has announced that as of today's updates, Windows 8.1 users are going to start getting warnings about the end of support.
Today is Patch Tuesday, and as usual, all supported versions of Windows got their updates. However, support for some versions of the OS is coming to an end soon. Specifically, Windows 8.1 will get its final update on January 10, 2023. Microsoft previously announced that users on Windows 8.1 would eventually start getting notified of the impending change, and with today's update, those notifications are live.
Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22000.795 for Patch Tuesday
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 build 22000.795 to everyone today, since it's Patch Tuesday or the second Tuesday of the month.
It's the second Tuesday of the month, and that makes it Patch Tuesday, the day that Microsoft releases updates for all of its supported products. That includes Windows 11, of course, and as of right now, there's still only one version that gets updates. That's because unlike how Windows 10 worked until recently, Windows 11 only gets one update a year with the next one coming in the fall.
Need a Surface Pen replacement? The HP Pen is just $22 today
HP is offering 67% off of its N-Trig pen today, which means that if you need a new pen for your convertible, you can get one for cheap,
Ever since Microsoft's introduction of its Surface tablets a decade ago, the PC market has seen the popularization of lots of new form factors, such as convertibles, folios, and more. As we've learned, these products tend to come with an additional cost, whether it's buying a keyboard for your Surface Pro, or buying a pen for any kind of convertible. After all, they rarely come with a pen.
Dell's brand-new, futuristic XPS 13 Plus is $400 off today
One of the most anticipated laptops of the year, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, is having a massive deal for Prime Day at $400 off the normal price.
Way back in the beginning of the year, Dell announced the XPS 13 Plus, it's completely redesigned and modernized version of the XPS 13. First of all, it was among the first products to be announced with Intel's new 28W P-series processors, one of the reasons that it really didn't ship until May. But because of the CPU selection, it's by far the most powerful 13-inch Dell XPS PC.
Motorola has a new AR baseball game with the San Diego Padres
Motorola has announced a new AR game using the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform and the ThinkReality A3 headset.
Today, Motorola is announcing a new augmented reality game in collaboration with the San Diego Padres. As has been previously disclosed, Major League Baseball uniforms are going to have advertisements on their sleeves next season, and the Padres are going to have the Motorola logo. Through this new partnership, this game was also born.
Dell XPS 17 (2022) Review: The best 17-inch laptop around
The Dell XPS 17 is still the best 17-inch laptop around. We tested the display, performance, and more in our review, and it can't be beat.
If you're in the market for a 17-inch laptop with some power behind it, look no further than the Dell XPS 17, mainly because looking any further would be a waste of your time. This laptop is the best that there is. Of course, if you're not looking for power - which is totally fine - there are other laptops that are more suited for you, but if you plan on doing creative work on a big screen, this is the best.