Vivaldi 4.1 offers something that’s a rarity in the world of browsers: a new macro system that complements the niche browser’s implementation of new “accordion tabs,” too. Both features offer some intriguing…
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Microsoft says Surface, Windows sales were hurt by chip shortages
Chip shortages have hit one of the world’s largest software companies, Microsoft, and its lineup of Surface PCs. Microsoft reported net income of $16.5 billion (up 47 percent from a year ago)…
Flight Simulator’s awesome performance update lands on PCs today
Microsoft released its groundbreaking Flight Simulator for its Xbox Series X and S on Tuesday, but PC gamers have a real treat as well: The significant performance upgrade Microsoft and Asobo Studios…
Oculus recalls Quest 2 over foam irritation, will add a 128GB option
Facebook’s Oculus division said Tuesday that it’s pausing sales of the company’s Oculus Quest 2 headset, after reports that its foam facial interface irritated the skin of some customers. When the device…
T-Mobile’s 5G home internet service: Hands-on report
The T-Mobile High Speed Internet Gateway (5G21-12W-A) offers a $50/mo alternative to cable broadband, and delivers performance good enough for a small household that likes to stream video. Powered by WPeMatico
How to check your laptop’s battery health
Battery life is an often vague and nebulous concept. In theory, it can be represented by a single number but, in practice, literally hundreds of factors can shorten or lengthen endurance. That’s…
Why do upgradeable laptops fail? Because we fail them
Whose fault is it that the PC industry has never, ever seen an upgradeable laptop design succeed? Ours. Yes, each of us bears the blame for never, ever seeing the laptop blossom…
Intel changes its manufacturing language as it moves to angstroms
Intel said Monday it is completely changing the way in which generations of its microprocessors have been defined, discussed, and evaluated, paving the way for chips to be measured in angstroms, not…
Intel warns of impending CPU shortages, but says it won’t raise prices
Intel executives say that the company will be unable to supply enough processors to meet PC demand, as the factors driving ongoing chip shortages affect it, too. But surprisingly there’s some good…
The best processors for laptops 2021: We compare Intel vs. AMD
What’s the best CPU for your next laptop? That was an easy answer just a few years ago, when Intel’s product line was far and away the strongest. But with multiple generations…
