Don’t get me wrong. It will land on our list of laptops with the best battery life, and at just over 14 hours, it also easily surpasses the category average of 10 hours and 15 minutes. This is a matter of expectations, and in that regard, the MacBook Air M2 falls short — and I’m left a little confused as to why. Great expectations When I wrote about the incredible MacBook Pro M2 battery life results last month, I noted that if the MacBook Air M2 saw a similar increase, it should deliver about 16 hours and 16 minutes of battery life....

For example, you can get the 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro for $1,749 at B&H (opens in new tab). It typically commands a price of $1,999, so that’s $250 in savings. This marks the lowest price ever for this MacBook and one of the best laptop deals we’ve tracked all month. Browse: B&H’s entire sale (opens in new tab) Apple’s previous-gen M1 Pro MacBook Pro is one the best laptops to buy....

Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display returns for 2015, this time with the power of the Force. This refreshed MacBook sports the company’s innovative Force Touch trackpad, which can perform a host of pressure-sensitive commands. It also packs an optional AMD Radeon R9 R9 M370X GPU, which Apple says can deliver up to 80 times the graphics performance as last year’s model. Apart from those changes, you’re getting the same speedy Core i7 processor, slim and sturdy design, and gorgeous Retina Display that come standard with Apple’s professionally minded laptop....

Apple’s cool Dark Mode will instantly let other people know you have the new macOS Mojave, but that’s not the feature that I wanted to try out first in this OS. Instead, I went straight to Continuity Camera, Apple’s clunky way of saying you can automatically insert photos or document scans taken from your iPhone into various Mac apps. The feature worked like magic, and it reminded me why I switched to a Mac several years ago — the tight integration of hardware and software....

Before you download the newest version of Windows 10, we need to talk about Microsoft’s track record. In recent years, Windows 10 updates have been riddled with bugs, some of which have caused data loss and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death. For this reason, we recommend backing up your PC before downloading the latest version. How to Use Windows 10Windows 10 Settings You Should Change Right AwayMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go review...

During CES precursor COMDEX’s 1988 show, Microsoft became rivals to software such as StarOffice or AppleWorks by throwing its hat into the office suite ring. Two years later, Microsoft Office released for Windows 3.0, bundling together the already impressive productivity software Microsoft Word alongside Excel and PowerPoint. By 1992, Microsoft had launched Windows 3.1, adding database software Access to Office as they did. And by 1993 Microsoft had secured itself as the most widely used GUI operating system, with Office outperforming similar suites in WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3 to command a dominating market share....

The company recently posted an official support page (opens in new tab) for the widespread problem, which reportedly affects more than 2,000 Surface Pro 4 owners, according to the Flickergate website created by consumers to raise awareness about the issue. “Creating the best products and experiences for our customers is our top priority. We have heard your feedback and after careful examination, have determined that a small percentage of Surface Pro 4 devices are exhibiting a screen flicker that cannot be addressed with a firmware or driver update,” reads the support page....

While the images offer a look at the device, including a camera bump and a matte finish, the report states the listing didn’t offer any details on its specs. If anything, it looks very similar to the Surface Duo 2. However, it’s tipped to have a fully plastic exterior and no Glance Bar. Sources state that the mid-range model was dubbed “Cronos,” and was canceled in late 2021 to focus on the next Surface Duo device, which is expected to launch sometime in late 2023....

The upcoming models will come with new processors and expanded RAM options, but keep the same external design as the previous versions, reports Windows Central, citing anonymous sources. Surface Pro 8: Specs, release date and priceSurface Laptop 4: Rumors, release date, price and moreWhich Surface is right for you? Surface Pro 8 specs More specifically, the Surface Pro 8 will be powered by Intel 11th Gen “Tiger Lake” chips with Iris Xe graphics and up to 32GB of RAM....

Although it normally retails for $1,299, Newegg is offering MSI’s 15-inch powerhouse for just $999 after an instant $250 discount and this $50 mail-in rebate (opens in new tab). Buy on Newegg MSI is known for its feature-packed gaming laptops and the GL62M doesn’t disappoint. It features a 15.6-inch 1080p LCD, 2.8-GHz Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB graphics card....

According to Twitter leaker Dylan (@dylandkt), the next-generation MacBook Air will be released sometime during the first half of 2022. It will reportedly be packed with Apple’s updated silicon chip: M2. 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021: Release date, price, specs, and moreBest laptops of 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 release date may be drawing near The Twitter leaker clarified that the M2 chip is not to be confused with the M1X processor, which will be purportedly featured inside the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro....

Katy Huberty, a Morgan Stanley analyst, had some thoughts on what we might see and shared them with MacRumors. “In the last 12 months, Apple has introduced not only new Macs (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13”, and the Mac Mini) with M1 but also a high end 12.9" iPad Pro with the M1 chip," wrote Huberty. “We expect this momentum to continue into WWDC 2021, and based on our checks, we believe it’s likely Apple launches a new MacBook featuring in-house designed silicon....

Available now, the latest Stealth starts at $1,399, which is $400 more than its predecessor. But this machine hopes to justify that premium with several new and notable features, including a fetching gunmetal gray design, a bigger display with slimmer bezels, a faster 7th-generation Kaby Lake processor and 16GB of RAM standard. The newest Stealth has a 13.3-inch QHD (3200 x 1800) touch display, a step up from the 12....

The battery on the new Blade Stealth has 15 percent more capacity (53.6 Wh) compared to the previous generation. Razer claims that it can endure for up to 9 hours on a charge. “Our engineers have done the impossible by making our second generation Ultrabook even more powerful while improving the battery life significantly” Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan said in a statement. MORE: The Best Gaming Laptops The Stealth is armed to the teeth, especially for an ultraportable, with a new “Kaby Lake” Intel Core i7-7500 CPU clocked at 2....

The update (opens in new tab) also lets said companion find hidden resources for you and protect you. And, if for some reason, you want to go all Frankenstein, you can genetically modify their eggs to breed unique creatures. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farSee our reviews of the Xbox Series X and PS5...

Nothing ear (1) vs AirPods Pro: Which wireless earbuds are best?Where to buy Nothing ear (1) earbudsBest budget phones in 2021 The announcement states Nothing is planning to use “Snapdragon mobile platforms with 5G connectivity across many different categories of devices.” With this in mind, along with the “ecosystem” Nothing is hinting at, the brand aims to build a tech ecosystem that may rival Apple’s. While Nothing’s true wireless earbuds have reportedly already shipped over 100,000 units since their release in August, it may be a while before we see a selection of devices to make up a Nothing ecosystem....

Both the GTX 1070 and 1080 are much more powerful than their lower-tier cousins (GTX 1050, 1050 Ti and 1060), but you’re going to pay a pretty penny for all that performance. So when you’re searching for that perfect gaming laptop, should you throw caution (and cash) to the wind and go for 1080 or exercise a bit of restraint and go for the less expensive, but still plenty powerful 1070?...

OnePlus was always known to be a part of the BBK Electronics group that also includes Oppo, Realme Vivo and iQOO. However, the companies have mostly claimed to be independent over the years, but that is now formally changing with OnePlus announcing in a forum (opens in new tab) post that it is integrating with Oppo (via Engadget). Best smartphones in 2021OnePlus 9 review: The best phone for under $750Best Prime Day phone deals 2021: What we expect and want to see...

Oppo Find X3 Pro price and configurations The Find X3 Pro is one of the most expensive flagship smartphones in 2021. While we expect premium phones to come with a premium price tag, the Find X3 Pro’s exorbitant charge will put an unpleasant dent in your wallet. Oppo’s flagship phone is available in the U.K. for £1,099, which is roughly $1,500 at this time of writing. There is only one configuration available with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage....

More: How to Enable AES Encryption on Your RouterThis is How to Change Your Router’s IP AddressHow to Install a New Router Even if you’ve taken those basic steps, you may want to look up your admin username and password so that you can log in to your router’s web interface to change settings and enable certain features. From picking the optimal location to adjusting your settings for speedier Wi-Fi, you can use these tweaks to squeeze a little more performance out of your home network....