When the 13-inch MacBook Pro is running hot here are some ways to keep that extra heat under control. I’ve been splitting my time between the new 16-inch MacBook Pro (late 2019) and the 13-inch MacBook Pro (mid-2019). One critical difference is how the two MacBooks dissipate heat. My unscientific but practical litmus test is […]
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Lenovo IdeaPad S540: AMD is now the obvious choice
With the Ryzen 5 3550H, AMD has an APU on offer that while identical in construction to the Ryzen 5 3500U, is able to maintain its performance level for longer thanks to a higher TDP. Since the clock rates remain unchanged, both CPUs achieve the same initial results in a Cinebench R15 run. However, the […]
This fast Alienware gaming monitor with G-Sync is on sale for $340
Since your monitor is the portal to actually using your PC, it makes sense to invest in a good one. Of course, the best gaming monitor for your needs depends on how you use your PC, and if ultra-fast framerates is your thing, check out this deal on the Alienware 25 (AW2518H). This isn’t very big at 24.5 inches, […]
HP Elite Dragonfly review: An amazing convertible, not just for businesses
HP’s Elite Dragonfly is a sort of successor to the last EliteBook x360 1030, not that it’s discontinuing the EliteBook. This is a new product, rethinking what a business convertible can be. Rather than the standard aluminum, the Elite Dragonfly is made out of magnesium, making it extremely light. But that’s not all, because it […]
HONOR MAGICBOOK 15 INTEL 10TH-GEN EDITION GOES OFFICIAL IN CHINA FOR A PRICE OF $699
Last month, Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor unveiled its new ultrabook dubbed Honor MagicBook 15 in China. The laptop comes in two different screen sizes – 14-inch and 15-inch. Initially, the laptop was launched with AMD Ryzen 7 3700U chipset packed inside. The smartphone maker has now added another variant to the lineup and this time it runs on the […]
CHROMEBOOK TIP TUESDAY: QUICKLY ADJUST YOUR DISPLAY RESOLUTION
As the Chromebook market has evolved, the number of new screen sizes, resolutions, and aspect ratios has only increased. At this point, there are Chrome OS devices anywhere from 10-inches up to 15.6-inches, 720p to 4K, and everything in between. And that’s to say nothing of extended displays and Chromeboxes outputting to a vast variety […]
Lenovo Yoga C940 15 review: The rare workhorse convertible
When Lenovo announced its new Yoga C940 at IFA this year, it was a sure winner. It takes the best of last year’s Yoga C930 and combines it with the best of this year’s S940 clamshell. It keeps those features that I really loved last year, like the rotating Dolby Atmos soundbar in the hinge, and the built-in pen. And […]
NZXT’s H700 mid-tower PC case is on sale for $80, its lowest price ever
Save $50 on NZXT’s excellent H700 mid-tower case with a large tempered glass side window. NZXT is having a fire sale of sorts, with discounts on a whole bunch of stuff. One that stands out is its H700 mid-tower chassis. This is similar in design to the H710i, one of the best PC cases around, except you’re trading built-in […]
This curved 144Hz gaming monitor from MSI is a deal at $130
Gaming monitors can get very expensive very quickly, especially once you go past 60Hz models. If you’re not looking for the absolute best picture quality, this curved 144Hz display from MSI is now just $139.99 from Office Depot. That’s a savings of $110 from the original MSRP. This is an older monitor, originally released in mid-2017 […]
AOC Shows off Two 34-Inch Curved Monitors with 144 Hz and FreeSync
AOC is showing off its new set of ultra-wide curved monitors planned to hit the mid-range market, which most 34-inch monitors choose to ignore. The curve on this monitor is impressive at 1500R, as well as having a 21:9 aspect ratio and sporting a higher resolution of 3440 x 1440 along with added features such […]