Lenovo has updated its ThinkPad line with conventional and flexible laptops powered by Intel’s 10th Gen vPro processors. However, select models can be configured with AMD’s Ryzen 4000 PRO Mobile processors instead — based on some benchmarks, the Ryzen 4000 line’s flagship eight-core, 16 thread chip is potentially faster than some of Intel’s processors —…
Apple dives deep into specs for the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR
February 25, 2020
You probably know the basics of what the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR have to offer, but Apple is more than a little eager to help if you have any lingering questions. The company has posted white papers for both the Mac Pro (PDF) and Pro Display XDR (PDF) that dive deep…
Windows 10 icons are getting an overdue redesign
February 20, 2020
Microsoft refreshed Office’s icons last year, and now it’s Windows 10’s turn. The software giant is rolling out updates to the icons for Windows 10’s core apps over the months ahead, starting with the Calendar and Mail apps in a new Release…
Dell’s top-of-the-line XPS 13 from 2019 is $400 off at Amazon
February 18, 2020
One of Engadget’s favorite laptops, the Dell XPS 13, is currently on sale. Amazon has discounted the top-of-the-line 2019 model by $400, making it $1,400 instead of $1,800. This variant features a 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of internal storage and a 4K touchscreen display. According to price tracker Camelcamelcamel, $1,400 is Amazon’s lowest price for the…
RCS messaging comes to Windows 10's Your Phone app
February 17, 2020
When Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 phones make their way to stores early next month, they’ll be able to relay RCS messages to Windows 10 PCs. It’s all thanks to Microsoft’s Your Phone app, which the company is updating to enable it to send and receive RCS…
Try out Windows 10X today with Microsoft's dual-screen emulator
February 11, 2020
Microsoft surprised everyone with the Surface Duo and Neo last fall, dual-screen devices that gave us a glimpse at the next generation of phones and PCs. At the same time, the company introduced Windows 10X, a new OS variant made for dual and foldable screens. But after that…
I needed a laptop to get me through CES 2020, so I turned to the HP Elite Dragonfly, a 2-in-1 notebook/tablet hybrid that boasts all-day battery life.
The device feels cool, strong, and functional, with a chance of holding its own in a very crowded 2-in-1 market. HP targets its Dragonfly brand at business users who need portability and decent performance in a package that weighs under a…
Bug prevents Windows 7 users from shutting down their PCs
February 9, 2020
Microsoft was supposed to have ended Windows 7 support in mid-January, but it can’t seem to completely let go — and neither can some PCs, apparently. Many users on Microsoft’s forums, Reddit and elsewhere are reporting that their Windows 7 systems refuse…
If the search bar on your Windows PC hasn’t been working for the past couple of hours, know that you’re not the only one — and that there’s no reason to panic. As spotted by The Verge, Windows 10’s built-in search functionality has been down for…
Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro gets a $300 price drop at Amazon
February 4, 2020
Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is barely a few months old, but there are already good deals to be had if you’re willing to be patient. Amazon is selling the base configuration of Apple’s latest laptop for $2,099, a full $300 off its usual sticker price and a new low at the retailer. That’s a significant deal for a system that represents a marked improvement over recent…
