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Best Buy currently has the MacBook Air 2019 on sale for $949.99 (opens in new tab). Normally, this laptop retails for $1,299.99, so $350 off its regular price. It’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this MacBook configuration. This is one of the best MacBook deals we’ve seen this month and one of the best laptop deals you can get right now. New MacBook Air (2020) flaunts Magic keyboard, more storage and lower priceBest MacBooks 2020: Apple laptop reviews and ratings...

The good news is that Apple also gives you two extra ports and a faster processor and graphics for that premium, but you’ll have to sacrifice some battery life for its versatility. And the Touch Bar simply doesn’t add that much value – at least not yet. Touch Bar: Clever, But Not Complete It’s like a touch screen, but also not. Apple’s Touch Bar is an innovative multi-touch display that replaces the traditional function row, with a resolution of 2170 pixels across by only 60 pixels high....

The Chromebook 13 should turn heads and stand up to abuse with its brushed anodized aluminum design, which measures just 0.5 inches thin and weighs 2.86 pounds. The all-metal chassis also packs a sharp and glossy quad HD display (3200 x 1800 pixels) and premium B&O Play audio, which should come in handy for conference calls. (HP will also offer a 1080p matte screen option.) The port selection includes two USB-C, a full-size USB, headphone jack and microSD Card slot....

Brought to light by the folks who make NeoFinder, a data organization tool, the bug appears to be caused by macOS’ photo transfer feature, Image Capture. macOS Catalina Review: Should You Update Now?MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) reviewmacOS Catalina 10.15.4 update causing system crashes for some users The bug rears its head when you connect an iPhone or iPad to your Mac and use Image Capture to transfer photos. Typically, photos save as HEIC files but if you uncheck “Keep Originals” macOS will compress them into the popular JPG format....

This Star Wars R2-D2 Tamagotchi is not your average digipet. Inspired by the original Tamagotchi digital pet from 1997, it has a familiar R2-D2 design and digital character on the screen. Just like the original Tamagotchi, the object of the game is to take care of your R2-D2 and keep him happy. You’ll do so by playing two mini games and keeping him charged and cleaned. You’ll train your R2-D2 to master up to learn 19 skills which prompts him to unlock up to 7 games....

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 may arrive later this year — here’s what we knowBest smartphones deals in March 2021Best Xbox Game Pass PC games in 2021 As seen on Windows Central, the beta app allows Xbox Game Pass games with dedicated touch controls to make better use of Android devices with dual screens, with the Surface Duo being the perfect test candidate. If properly rolled out onto the main app, this means games can be displayed on the top screen, while a full set of controls can be used on the bottom, instead of having touch controls overlaying gameplay....

Windows Defender for Microsoft 365 will bring a user-friendly dashboard where one can select to use the many different security features and tools to protect themselves while surfing the internet. While iOS and iPadOS will not receive antivirus protections from Defender, they will get web phishing protections and have access to the dashboard. Best antivirus apps in 2023Best VPN deals in January 2023 For Android, Defender will allow users to scan for malicious apps and also offers full antivirus protections, including against phishing attacks....

If you own a Surface Pro or Surface Laptop, and you’ve been waiting for Microsoft’s official USB Type-C adapter, we’ve got some good news. Today (June 25) Microsoft announced, via The Verge, that the adapter will cost $80 for commercial users, and become available for sale “through typical business purchasing channels” on June 29. Microsoft Surface chief Panos Panay said that this adapter would arrive in 2017, The Verge reported yesterday that a Microsoft spokesperson claimed this dongle is “on the roadmap for later this year....

Adobe has been Microsoft’s proffered e-signature service since 2017, and the two tech giants have had a long partnership that has expanded into cloud-based products. Adobe states in a blog post, “While this is an important milestone in our work together, we’re not stopping here. You can expect to see more work between Microsoft and us not only across Adobe Document Cloud but also other Adobe solutions.” The best Microsoft Surface Pro deals in AprilThe best Microsoft Surface deals in May 2021The best MacBook deals for May 2021...

Some found Clippy to be irksome, popping up at the most inopportune times to offer unsolicited advice. Others loved Clippy and still pine for its return. Whether you like Clippy or not, it’s a pop-culture phenomenon that added a splash to the 90s. That’s why Microsoft added a Clippy design, as well as a Solitaire and Paint theme, to its new collection of throwback backgrounds. I don’t miss dial-up, but here’s some ’90s PC stuff I secretly want backHow to download Windows 11 — get a sneak peek via the preview buildBest laptops of 2021...

Design I really like that MSI’s doing something a little different with the Raider. It’s still the black and red that shouts “look at me, I play games!” but there are a few new flourishes on the machine that I find refreshing. The lid is faux-brushed aluminum, but instead of being totally flat, it has a small hump where the silver MSI logo and red dragon shield are more pronounced....

The laptop boasts an Intel Core i7 CPU, but MSI wouldn’t comment on what generation it is, so take that for what you will. It also will come with up to 32GB of RAM and either a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or 1070 GPU. The 15.6-inch display will come in both 4K and 1080p configurations. New SteelSeries software called Game Sense will allows users to customize the lighting. The stripes on the lid have 12 customizable zones, so you can make you own very specific look....

The tug-of-war between performance and battery life just doesn’t exist in the WS66’s world. You get stellar performance from a 10th Gen Core i9 CPU and 64GB of RAM and long battery life at 10+ hours. This, despite the WS66 having a relatively slim chassis, which, by the way, is tested to military-grade durability. Best workstations in 2020Best business laptops in 2020 As with any laptop, I have a few quibbles here and there, but those don’t prevent the MSI WS66 from being anything but the best workstation available....

Available in light grey anodized aluminum with a carbon fiber interior or a rose gold finish with white woven glass, Dell is playing up the premium angle for the XPS 13. It even comes in its own leather sleeve. The notebook is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, however, Dell won’t say just how much until CES 2018. As far as ports, you get a pair of Thunderbolt-3 ports (one for charging), a secure lock slot, a microSD slot and a mini DisplayPort....

We got our first look at the redesigned Start Menu in March in a brief video highlighting the changes. Since then, Microsoft has teasingly sprinkled the new design throughout its press materials and on social media. The redesign will seem subtle at first glance but a handful of UI tweaks are poised to give Windows 10 a more cohesive look. How to Use Windows 10Best laptops 2020Windows 10 Start Menu redesign looks beautiful: What to expect...

The best cheap tablet deals in June 2021iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) reviewiPad vs. iPad Air vs. iPad Pro vs. iPad mini: iPad Buying Guide The report also claims Apple is working on a new charging feature for the iPad Pro named “reverse wireless charging.” Using the back of the iPad Pro, users would be able to place other Apple devices, such as an iPhone or AirPods Pro, on the glass surface and charge the devices....

Nintendo says login IDs and passwords “obtained illegally by some means other than our service,” started getting hacked at the beginning of April. Details such as nicknames, date of birth, country and email addresses were all up for grabs in this breach. Here are the best Nintendo Switch dealsBuild your own Nintendo Switch for just $199 For the accounts that were affected, users will be notified by email and have their passwords reset....

While supplies last, you can get the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle for $299 (opens in new tab) at Best Buy. This bundle includes: A Nintendo Switch Console with Red/Blue Joy-Cons, a free download of Mario Kart 8 (valued at $60), and a 3-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online (valued at $8). This is one of the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals we’ve seen so far....

Nvidia’s new rule enforcement will arm consumers with more valuable information on which laptops are packed with the most compatible GPU internals for their personal needs. Nvidia is calling all laptop makers to be more transparent Transparency is important for developing a strong producer-consumer relationship in any business. The more transparent you are, the more trustworthy you will be in consumers’ eyes. And of course, the opposite is true — the vaguer you are, the more you’ll tarnish your reputation....

I recently got a chance to sit and chat with Nvidia’s team as they demonstrated many of the new optimizations and capabilities. I was blown away not just by how realistic everything was rendered or the perfect lighting and shadows, but also by how blazing fast everything was rendering. Nvidia also enhanced the speed and capability of the team workflows, making it a fantastic and clean work environment for a host of digital artists to collaborate within....