What the hell happened? Each year, we evaluate the top laptop brands in several categories, including design, reviews, tech support, warranty, and value and selection. This year, Apple impressed with its tech support, taking first in our undercover Tech Support Showdown. But it goes downhill from there, as Apple has disappointed creative professionals with its latest wares while also abandoning mainstream shoppers on budgets. For starters, the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar didn’t impress us that much in our review....

Naturally, the answer differs based on your needs, wants, and the amount of cash in your bank account. One fact that is set in stone is a new set of iPhones are announced and released every September or October, so if you’re within around three months of this launch window, wait and see what Apple cranks out. If you aren’t interested in the finer details, there is a pretty standard rule that most people can choose to follow: wait three years....

So far, nothing has launched a few early drops so far — all of which have sold out in minutes. And as the general release looms, our predictions were confirmed, as availability disappeared within the first few days. If you’ve been keen to buy a pair and just missed out over the past few weeks, this weekly restock over on nothing.tech is your best chance to pick one up....

Cheaper tablets, mini PCs and laptops can have as little as 16GB of internal storage. This smaller version could ensure there’s room left on the hard drive for more room to install updates and get the latest features. Twitter user Lucan first noticed Windows 10 Lean in Test Build 17650. Windows 10 Lean appears to cut Skype, Paint, Internet Explorer and Xbox app, along with other apps. A Microsoft spokesperson told Laptop Mag that “we have nothing to share at this time....

In a recent Reddit post (spotted by How to Geek), Microsoft revealed that it’ll be focusing its efforts on enhancing the OS’ performance. The Redmond-based tech giant says that it plans to boost how well the OS launches during the startup process, however, we’re going to need more than that for us to be fully satisfied with Windows 11. Why I hate Windows 11Windows 11 reviewLaptops with the best battery life in 2021...

The successor to Windows 10, Windows 11 brings a refreshed UI with a new Start Menu, Taskbar, Widgets and more. There are visual similarities to Windows 10 but Windows 11 modernizes the OS with Microsoft’s Fluent design language. One of the more noticeable changes was made by swapping sharp corners for rounded ones. This gives the OS a softer, less aggressive aesthetic. The design choice may not be embraced by all users, but to us, it gives Windows 11 a welcoming appearance....

How to use Windows 11’s background scrolling That’s right. You may already have background scrolling switched on, meaning you can stop minimizing windows or apps just to simply scroll. As an example, all you need to do is open two windows (like Google Chrome and Notepad) and place them wherever you see fit on your display. While typing in Notepad, just hover your cursor over Google Chrome and you’ll be able to scroll without needing to click on it to make it active....

It isn’t one of the hardware requirements, unfortunately, but PCWorld reports that a source close to the company informed them that Windows 11 Pro will allow users to avoid the new Microsoft account (MSA) requirement for installing Windows 11. Best college laptops in 2021: Best laptops for studentsWindows 11 Microsoft Office gets a swanky redesign — here are the new featuresThe best laptop deals in July 2021 Last week, alongside the announcement of Windows 11 and the ensuing system requirements confusion, Microsoft stated that Windows 11 Home would require an internet connection and an MSA in order to install the operating system....

Fortunately, the answer came immediately following the event with manufacturers stating that Windows 11 will be a free update for Windows 10 users. We spoke to Windows General Manager Aaron Woodman after the show who said he had no plans to place on deadline on when Windows 10 users can upgrade, stating his main focus is getting Windows 11 to the most customers with the greatest satisfaction. Windows 11: latest OS features, major updates and moreBest laptops 2021The best Microsoft Surface deals in June 2021...

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 with S Pen is a fantastic productivity tablet with a detachable keyboard (sold separately) and Samsung DeX support. It features an 11-inch (2560 x 1600) LTPS TFT display of up to 120Hz for smooth content streaming and gaming. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU coupled with 8GB of RAM ensures fast and speedy performance. Rounding out its specs are 256GB of microSD-expandable storage and an 8,000mAh battery....

Target currently offers the Xbox Series S w/Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for $299 (opens in new tab). The Xbox Series S alone retails for $299, so you’re getting one of the biggest games of the year (valued at $70) for free. We called the latest installment of CoD a “new high for the series,” and our reviewer hasn’t been able to stop jumping into new game sessions, so rest assured you are likely getting dozens (or hundreds) of hours of gameplay....

If an alleged insider that goes by “eastmen” is to be believed at least one next-gen variant for Microsoft will have Sony beat badly on pricing. Posting on the Beyond3d.com forums, the tipster had a barrage of information regarding Microsoft’s gaming plans including both hardware and pricing information for the Xbox Series S (via BGR). Xbox Series X vs. PS5: Which console is right for you?PS5 DualSense vs. Xbox Series X controller: Which is best?...

That is until this latest leak arrived courtesy of Tweak Town and Tom Warren of The Verge. Following the posting of a specs comparison between the Xbox Series X and Series S by Tweak Town, Warren filled in one piece of missing info to give us a virtually complete picture of the specs for the Xbox Series S (via GameRant). PS5 vs. PS5 Digital Edition — Which one should you buy?...

Here’s all of the Xbox Series X games that were revealed: Xbox Series X vs. PS5: Which console is right for you?PS5 DualSense vs. Xbox Series X controller: Which is best?Here’s everything we know about the New Nintendo Switch Assassin’s Creed Valhalla We got another Assassin’s Creed Valhalla that included some gameplay snippets, but it’s really difficult to judge how the game looks when all of the gameplay was shot in a very cinematic format....

But these two laptops aren’t as unmatched as you may think. Asus ZenBook 13 vs. Dell XPS 13: Battle of the slim-bezel beastsAsus VivoBook Flip 14 review We’re throwing the VivoBook Flip 14 and the XPS 13 into the Laptop Mag face-off ring with a fiendish smirk to showcase that a higher price tag doesn’t always translate into better performance. Most would place their bets on the XPS 13 as the best laptop of the two....

The best VR-ready laptops in 2021Best gaming laptop deals in April 2021Oculus Quest 2 fooled me into working out — its VR games are low-key fitness apps HTC Vive Air: What we know The HTC Vive Air is all about fitness, with the leak indicating that the design of the new VR headset has been inspired by “sports shoes.” It was made to be used for long periods of time, using knitted materials for comfort when sweating it out in VR....

While 2K hasn’t made a football game since 2008, the company is still a mainstay in the sports video game arena with its popular annually licensed NBA and WWE titles. Best gaming laptops of 2020Xbox Series X rumor roundupBest PC Games of 2020 EA will retain the sole rights to create “simulation football games,” for now, but this leaves open a range of possibilities including a more arcade-style game like Midway’s NFL Blitz (although, to be clear, that name is now owned by EA)....

Fire TV lets you access live, over-the-air TV, streaming channels, and your favorite apps on one home screen. It comes with an Alexa voice remote so you can power the TV on, adjust the volume and search content hands-free. This year, we’ve seen new TV releases like the 2022 Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV, the first QD-OLED TV, the Samsung S95B OLED 4K Smart TV as well as a line of OLED TVs from LG....

Bose manufacturers the best wireless headphones and earbuds money can buy. World renowned for quality sound, noise-cancellation and comfort — Bose headphones come at a high price. In our Bose QC45 review, we loved their comfortable design, great audio quality and excellent 24-hour battery life. We gave the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. They are the Editor’s Choice noise-canceling headphones. Interested in something else?...

Gmail’s success is often attributed to the simple, easy-to-use interface it provides its users. It also has hundreds of features that make email easier than ever before. Some of our favorite features include automatic replies, filtering, and categorization of emails, Gmail Chat, and more. That said, Gmail offers more features than most people are aware of. Taking advantage of these hidden features will improve your Gmail experience and increase your productivity....