This Acer laptop is stuck in an awkward spot
…a physical webcam privacy shutter, and Acer ProShield Plus security software. The fingerprint reader isn’t a standard feature on every model, though. Most home users probably won’t care about most…
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The MSI AI PC Buyer’s Guide: From Mini AI PCs to Powerful AI Workstations
…Do these systems include business security features? Yes. Depending on the model, MSI includes features such as fingerprint login, dTPM support, Kensington lock compatibility, and in some desktop models padlock support. The…
Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this one instead
…Gaming laptops can be charged via USB-C, but not at the power levels needed to keep the CPU and GPU running at full power during a prolonged gaming session. I can…
Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this instead
…Gaming laptops can be charged via USB-C, but not at the power levels needed to keep the CPU and GPU running at full power during a prolonged gaming session. I can…
Desktop PCs
…Feature Planned obsolescence is now a Windows PC security nightmare Secure Boot updates for consumers could have been handled better—and this experience is likely the tip of the iceberg. Tip These…
Gigabyte Aorus 16X review: Another powerful gaming laptop
…We run 3Dmark Time Spy, a graphical benchmark that focuses on GPU performance. The Gigabyte Aorus 16X delivered a score of 12,723. It’s normally all about GPU models here. And…
PC building is more fun when you have no idea what you’re doing
…Sure, it's sweet to benchmark a new gaming rig or marvel over the capabilities of Nvidia's latest GPUs. But really, what I love about building PCs and what keeps me…
RAM is painfully expensive. Try these fixes before buying more
…You can save RAM here by setting the mode to “Classic” in the Windows settings under “Privacy and Security > Search > Search My Documents.” You can also exclude folders from indexing…
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 review: Windows and Android on one machine
…That 14-inch 16:10 screen is great in laptop mode. However, in tablet mode, it’s unusually large and perhaps a little unwieldy. Lenovo also includes an easel-style stand for…
Small, quiet and affordable: This mini PC has more to offer than you might think
…As it lacks a dedicated NPU, the processor and graphics card handle the work. Modern chips with a dedicated AI unit are far ahead in this respect. Christoph Hoffmann The SSD confirms…