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5 Best Linux Laptops (2023): Repairable, Budget, Powerful
3Dec By adminNo Comments
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5 Best Linux Laptops (2023): Repairable, Budget, Powerful

Lemur Pro is not the best for graphics-intensive tasks like gaming or video editing (see below for some more powerful rigs with dedicated graphics cards), but for everything else, this is one of the nicest laptops you can get.Dell's XPS 13 Developer Edition was one of the first big-name laptops to ship with Linux and it remains the lightest, smallest laptop with Linux installed. This configuration sports a 12th-Generation Intel i7-1250U processor, 32 GB of RAM (soldered), and a 1-TB SSD. It ships with Ubuntu Linux 20.04, but in my testing, it will happily run any distro from Fedora to Arch (Dell support applies only to Ubuntu though). When you're on the product page, make sure you choose Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS as your operating system (it defaults to Windows).For more details on the hardw...
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9 Best Cheap Laptops (2023): Our Picks for $700 or Less
9Nov By adminNo Comments
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9 Best Cheap Laptops (2023): Our Picks for $700 or Less

For our full take on what to look for in a laptop, see our guide Choosing the Right Laptop. The condensed version (even if your budget is limited) is to try to get at least an Intel i5 processor and at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB is even better. Recent versions of Windows (both 11 and 12) use an astronomical amount of RAM (sometimes as much as 6 GB in my testing). If you only have 8 GB total, that doesn't leave much RAM for applications, and results in a slower laptop.Aim for these specs: Try to get a laptop with at least a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage in the form of a solid state drive. We suggest getting a 13- or 14-inch display that's close to FHD (1080p resolution). If you're going to use it for watching movies, consider a 2-in-1 model (alt...
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Apple October 2023 Hardware Event: MacBook Pro, iMac, M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max
31Oct By adminNo Comments
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Apple October 2023 Hardware Event: MacBook Pro, iMac, M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max

Unlike its predecessors, which are built on 5-nanometer process technology, all three new chips are now built on a 3-nanometer process—this packs more transistors into a smaller space and enhances both the speed and power efficiency of the chip.Photograph: AppleThe M3 chips have a few features new to Apple silicon. The first, a feature Apple calls dynamic caching, enables the processor to allocate memory for each task dynamically, dialing the allocation up or down as needed rather than cordoning off a set amount of memory for the task to use whether it needs it or not. The result is a more efficient use of resources. The other new features—ray tracing and mesh shading—are put to use in graphics-intensive games and apps. Game developers can utilize ray tracing to more accurately illustrate...
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Razer Blade 14 Review: A PC Replacement
30Oct By adminNo Comments
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Razer Blade 14 Review: A PC Replacement

I don’t usually preorder games, but I was so eager to play Starfield that I made an exception. I shelled out extra cash to play the game a meager five days early. There was just one problem. I would be out of town at a nerd con for those exact same five days. Fortunately, the Razer Blade 14 laptop made it possible for me to do both.Razer’s latest gaming laptop packs AMD’s beefy new Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, Nvidia’s RTX 40-Series GPU, and up to 32 GB of RAM. It’s an absolute sledgehammer of specs that’s capable of tearing through the most demanding games you can play. That's great! My plan to play Starfield in a hotel while I was on vacation meant I needed all the power I could get.Portable PowerhouseNearly every aspect of the 14-inch Razer Blade feels premium in a way that few laptops wi...
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Acer Chromebook Plus 515 Review: A Speedy $400 Laptop
19Oct By adminNo Comments
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Acer Chromebook Plus 515 Review: A Speedy $400 Laptop

Hey, remember Chromebooks? Those ultra-cheap laptops that run a stripped-down operating system built on Google’s Chrome web browser? You know, the one your kid had to use for Zoom school and all that “asynchronous learning” during the pandemic?Well, Chromebooks are back, and they’re better than ever. This month, Google rolled out a big upgrade called Chromebook Plus, an umbrella category for a new class of devices from various manufacturers (including Google itself). The big sell is speed: New Chromebook Plus laptops promise double the performance over “top selling Chromebooks from July 2022 to Dec 2022,” thanks to faster processors, more memory, more storage, and even better video cameras—all while keeping starting prices at the $400 level.My first encounter with a Chromebook Plus was th...
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The best laptops for 2023
3Oct By adminNo Comments
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The best laptops for 2023

You may want to upgrade your tech soon, but buying a new laptop computer can be confusing. There have never been more brands, features and configurations to consider, and given that we're still dealing with inflation, you may also be concerned about rising prices. The good news is, companies are still making a ton of new laptops, and there are a wide range of models for you to choose from the budget HP Pavilion Aero 13 to the convertible Microsoft Surface Pro 9 to our best overall pick of the Apple MacBook Air M2. We've made it less complicated for you to pick out the best laptop for your needs.What to consider before buying a laptopPriceYou probably have an idea of your budget here, but just so you know, most modern laptops with top-of-the-line specs can cost you around $1,800 to $2,000 ...
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Circular Electronics Business Models Offer $7 Billion Revenue Potential in India by 2035: New Report
28Aug By adminNo Comments
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Circular Electronics Business Models Offer $7 Billion Revenue Potential in India by 2035: New Report

A joint report by the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) and Accenture, titled Pathways to Circular Economy in Indian Electronics Sector, has stated that there is a significant opportunity for generating $7 billion in revenue in the electronics sector in India by the year 2035 by adopting circular business models. This transformative shift towards circular business models in the electronics sector holds the promise of not only economic growth but also substantial social and environmental benefits, according to the report which was released today by Alkesh Sharma, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY).In an event attended by key stakeholders including Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman of ICEA, Dr Sandip Chatterjee from MeitY, Ved Prakash Mishra from the Minist...
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US trade chief flags concerns over India’s license rule for laptop imports
27Aug By adminNo Comments
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US trade chief flags concerns over India’s license rule for laptop imports

Tai was in India to join the G20 trade ministers' meeting last week in the western state of Rajasthan U.S. trade chief Katherine Tai has raised concerns with India over the Asian nation's new order mandating licenses for the import of laptops, tablets and personal computers, according to a statement. Tai's intervention comes amid worries the licensing regime could impact shipments from the likes of Apple and Dell and force firms to boost local manufacturing. "She noted that there were stakeholders that needed an opportunity to review and provide input to ensure that the policy, if implemented, does not have an adverse impact on U.S. exports to India," as per the U.S. statement issued after Tai met with India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal on August 26. Tai was in...
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HP Envy x360 (2023) Review: A Dependable Touchscreen Laptop
15Aug By adminNo Comments
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HP Envy x360 (2023) Review: A Dependable Touchscreen Laptop

For years, the Envy x360 line has been developing as HP’s most versatile laptop, with a slim, appealing chassis, solid performance, and the flexibility of a convertible tablet mode—all while keeping the price tag reasonable. Today there is an endless procession of Envy x360s to choose from, with screen sizes ranging from 14 to 16 inches and prices as low as $550. The hardware design is no-nonsense but not unattractive, presented as a monochrome gray or silver chassis with all corners well rounded.HP’s latest update to the now well-matured Envy line is this 15.6-inch model (official model number 15-fh0097nr), powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U CPU in lieu of the usual Intel chip. Designed with on-the-go professionals in mind, the system is backed up by 16 GB of RAM and a 1-terabyte SSD storag...
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