Just three months after releasing its first gaming handheld PC to damning reviews — here’s mine — MSI is already announcing a likely replacement. The MSI Claw 8 AI Plus swaps its lackluster Intel Meteor Lake chip for the brand-new Lunar Lake ones, while replacing its seven-inch, 1080p 120Hz variable resolution rate screen for a larger eight-inch one. (But there will be a new 7-inch one too…
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, but the company is now taking the unusual step of reopening its beta program for Windows 10 to test new features and improvements.
Windows 10 already got the AI Copilot feature that was originally exclusive to…
If you’re still under the impression that an original MSI Claw might be a worthy purchase, I beg you to reconsider. MSI has now announced not one but two successors to the embarrassing handheld that are coming this fall — and hinting it might show off yet another one at…
When I called the MSI Claw an embarrassment in my May 18th review, one commenter pointed out they’d gotten higher benchmark scores than me. Sure enough: MSI had pushed out new graphics drivers and BIOS updates between the time I benchmarked and the time we published. When I called the MSI Claw an embarrassment
I’ve now tested those updates. In some of my tests, they’re better. In others, I…
Lenovo Legion Go hands-on: A more Switch-like handheld gaming PC
September 1, 2023
For fans of handheld gaming PCs, 2023 just keeps getting better. Following the release of ASUS’ ROG Ally earlier this year, Lenovo is entering the category with the Legion Go. And, after getting the chance to go hands-on with it, I think some of Lenovo’s twists may end…
Lenovo announces its first 16-inch Legion gaming laptop
September 1, 2023
Lenovo has introduced its new flagship gaming laptop at IFA 2023, and it’s the first 16-inch model under the company’s Legion brand. Called the Lenovo Legion 9i, it’s powered by the 13th-gen Intel Core i9 processor and can be equipped with up to an NVIDIA…
HP’s Pavilion Plus lineup offers some of the best mid-range laptop models out there, thanks to features like 16:10 displays with slim bezels, good keyboards/touchpads and solid specs. Now, the company has released its first 16-inch model, the HP Pavilion Plus 16, offering a 16.5-inch 120Hz 2.5K display, along with the latest Intel Core i7 processors — and starting at $1,000. HP also…
Apple's Mac Mini M2 falls back to $499
August 30, 2023
If you’re looking to up your Mac’s processing power by forking out $600, now’s your chance. Apple’s Mac Mini M2 is marked down 17 percent right now at B&H, dropping its price to $500. This is about the best price we’ve seen since it went on…
The best MacBook accessories for 2023
August 30, 2023
The right accessories can make an old MacBook feel new again, or level up your experience with a brand new laptop. For example, a good wireless mouse can be more comfortable on your longest work days than your MacBook’s trackpad, and it’s always handy to have a few extra…