We’ve tested the first two of these laptops: the $999 HP Envy x2 and the $599 Asus NovaGo TP370QL, and we were impressed with their epic 12 to 15 hours of endurance. Unfortunately, their mix of sluggish performance, compatibility issues and tiny storage drives raise the question: Who are they for? “Battery life just is not a key driver for consumers,” said Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis at NPD....
The problem is caused by a failure with the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service, or LSASS file (lsass.exe), which authenticates user logins to a PC or server and handles password changes (via Bleeping Computer). Windows 10 May 2020 update now available: Here are the best new featuresBest 2-in-1 laptops in 2020Nasty Windows 10 update bug is corrupting files: What to do now The bug was added to the support pages of a handful of updates, including Windows 10 cumulative updates version 1909 (KB4560960 (opens in new tab)), version 2014 (KB4557957 (opens in new tab)) as well as the optional updates KB4567512 (opens in new tab) and KB4567523 (opens in new tab)....
Well, today is your lucky day — you can pick up a fully loaded Gigabyte Aero 15 with a 4K OLED display (opens in new tab), 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and GTX 1660Ti graphics for just $1,410. That is a massive $489 saving! More: Best laptop deals Best gaming laptops Gigabyte Aero 15 review If you’re a creative professional who likes to blow off steam by tucking into the latest and greatest on Game Pass for PC, it’s tricky to find a portable rig that is able to do both well....
A Microsoft spokesperson told The Verge that the company is “taking the natural step of stopping production on Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition” so it can “ramp into the future with Xbox Series X.” See our The Last of Us Part II review (spoiler-free)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 far...
Earlier this month, NBA 2K21 went up for pre-order for $70, and while that was definitely concerning, according to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, Ubisoft has arrived to calm our nerves by announcing that its games for the Xbox Series X and PS5 will be holding steady at $60 this fall (via Tom’s Guide). PS5 games: All confirmed games so farXbox Series X games: All confirmed games so farXbox Series X games event made Game Pass the best deal in gaming — Here’s why...
Security researchers on Google’s Project Zero team disclosed today a “high-severity” vulnerability in Apple’s macOS desktop operating system. The gaping hole in macOS’s defenses could allow an attacker to exploit a system without the victim knowing about it. The zero-day vulnerability stems from copy-on-write, a process allowed by Apple’s XNU kernel that works with anonymous memory and file mapping. According to a post by Google on Monorail, the memory being copied on macOS isn’t properly protected against modifications, therefore, the copy-on-write process can be exploited to copy potentially dangerous code....
Prior to today’s deal, the Bose 700 have been on sale only three times since their summer launch. They hit $389 in September, $310 in October, and $349 on Black Friday. We probably won’t see them on sale for $310 for quite awhile, which makes today’s deal an epic steal. In our Bose 700 review, we loved their attractive design and excellent noise cancellation technology. In terms of audio quality, the Bose aren’t as loud as competing headphones, but they’re more precise, delivering a wide soundstage, with balanced highs, mids and lows....
But Apple didn’t turn on dark mode only for itself. A growing number of developers are offering their Mac apps in dark mode to similarly improve the visual experience. We’ve compiled a handy list of apps available now that use dark mode. And as time goes on, you can bet many more apps will be making their way to the Mac App Store. Things 3 is a $50 app that allows you to organize everything in your life....
After the discount, the base model (opens in new tab) sells for $999.99. That’s a price we’ve only seen once this year — during a rare 24-hour sale. It also beats B&H Photo Video’s current sale, which only takes $50 off the base 13.3-inch MacBook Pro. Buy on Best Buy (opens in new tab) The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro is the best laptop in Apple’s arsenal, sporting significantly more power than the MacBook and MacBook Air while keeping close to the same weight and profile of the MacBook Air....
The tech giant is considering launching a 16-inch MacBook Pro this year, IHS Markit analyst Jeff Lin told investors in a recent research note. He said that the device’s 16-inch screen would come with a 3,072 x 1,920 pixel resolution and could go into mass production in September, according to Forbes, which earlier reported on the note. It would likely hit store shelves by the end of 2019. Lin is one of the more accurate Apple analysts....
What does Apple have planned for the MacBook Pro in 2019? This year’s model added some major features, such as blazing-fast processors, True Tone display technology and a quieter keyboard, which checked off plenty of items on our wish list and made for one of the best Apple laptops yet. But as we look toward the future, the problems Apple needs to solve for its next high-end notebook aren’t as obvious....
Here are some tips on how to survive Elden Ring’s ruthless open-world. Avoid that boss Elden Ring is massive, and unlike previous entries in the Soulsborne series, you’re almost never locked to a single area or boss. If something seems too hard for you, mark it on your map and come back to it later. There’s no shame in avoiding a boss that’s too challenging. Elden Ring practically encourages it, as the first boss most players will encounter (Tree Sentinel) is not manageable at an early level....
More: Best Black Friday deals 2021Best Black Friday laptops deals The Acer Aspire 5 earns its place at the top of the best laptops under $500 page and a spot on our best laptops under $1,000 page due to its strong performance, bright 1080p display, and long battery life — all for an incredibly affordable price. Although the Aspire 5 is much thinner than its sibling, the Aspire E 15, the Aspire 5 boasts enough room for a battery that lasts nearly 9 hours on a charge....
Design Behold, the edgiest tablet in all the land! Acer has adorned the Predator 8 in a motif of black, dark gray and red that simultaneously screams “gamer” and “trying too hard.” It’s not that the tablet doesn’t look nice, it’s just got a lot going on. Take the rear panel, for instance; it’s made of three different materials. The top and bottom of the display are wrapped in anodized aluminum....
Design The Predator’s design is much like Acer’s other gaming notebooks: black with a red stripe on each side of the Predator logo. The lid is made of black plastic that has a bit of give when you press down on it. That’s a shame, because the 15-inch version we reviewed had a metal lid. Opening the lid reveals the 17.3-inch, 1080p display framed by a thick bezel with both the Predator logo in its usual spot on the bottom and Acer’s own logo on the top left....
Previous TravelMates were typically made from non-descript gray plastic. Not this time. Made from magnesium alloy, the P6 is sleek but unassuming. And measuring only 0.65 inches thick, the 14-inch system can easily slip into a backpack or messenger bag. Thanks to MIL-SPEC certification for drops, moisture and other hazards, the notebook is as tough as it is pretty. And people that work with sensitive content can rest easy with the P6’s integrated fingerprint reader and webcam with a built-in shutter....
Despite a few shortcomings, including subpar battery life and a poor webcam, the TravelMate P6 holds up surprisingly well against our favorite business laptops and should be seriously considered as an alternative to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Acer TravelMate P6 price and configuration options Acer offers several configurations of the TravelMate P6, starting with a $1,149 model with a Core i5-8250U CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Another $200 will get you the more powerful Core i5-8365U CPU, but we’re not convinced the upgrade is worth it....
In a release, Adobe mentions that the original release which happened a few months only included a couple of “quick actions” for converting documents to and from PDFs. Adobe has added three new feature sets to Express PDF, combine files, organize pages and edit text and images. These new features are meant to give document creators more tools and allow for users to “edit the entirety of a PDF directly in Creative Cloud Express PDF....
When it was first announced, the MacBook Air made some controversial cuts, including the lack of a DVD drive, and, at launch, just one USB 2.0 port. For a display, it used a Micro-DVI connector and used adapters for full-size DVI and VGA displays. Today, with USB Type-C, offering just a couple of ports wouldn’t be surprising. But back then, at a pricey $1,799, it was a shocker. (No, the MacBook Air wasn’t always affordable....
Today only, you can get the AirPods 2 for just $127 (opens in new tab) at Newegg. That’s $32 off its $159 list price and the cheapest these AirPods have ever been. This is one of the best headphone deals we’ve seen all year. Apple AirPods X rumorsAirPods Pro reviewWork from home essentials The AirPods 2 buds are comfortable to wear, sound good, and offer twice the talk time of the original AirPods....
