While we were hoping to see some major revisions per our previous issues with the Surface Pro 5, there weren’t as many as we’d like. Here’s how the new Surface Pro 6 compares with the Surface Pro 5. Design The Surface Pro 6 is landing in on Oct. 16 lathered in a black matte finish, similar to how the original Surface Pro was designed. While it definitely stands out from the typical platinum we’ve seen from the past few Surface Pros, there’s an option for that color as well....

Right now, you can get the Asus TUF Gaming A15 for just $799 (opens in new tab) at Best Buy. It’s rare to find a gaming laptop with an RTX 2060 GPU that’s under $1,000, so you don’t want to miss out on this deal. Here is where things get a bit odd. Asus is marrying AMD and Nvidia components inside the TUF Gaming A15. This rare combination should lead to strong performance, especially thanks to AMD’s newly-announced processors....

This is one of the best laptop deals out there right now. The HP Spectre X360 is one of the best laptops you can buy. This model on sale packs an Intel Core i7-1065G7 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. In our HP Spectre X360 review, we loved the convertible laptop’s stunning design and bright, vivid display, which is surrounded by thin bezels. The HP Spectre X360 also impressed us with its epic battery life, which lasted 13 hours and 20 minutes in our Laptop Mag Battery Test....

I’m sympathetic to always wanting the newest phone but splurging on the latest device is just not the right answer for most people in this case. I am leaving the Galaxy S21 Ultra out of the conversation here; that device, at twice the typical price for the Galaxy S20 FE, is in a different class. But for users considering the Galaxy S21 or Galaxy S21 Plus, I’m going to walk you through the reasons why you might want to opt for the Galaxy S20 FE instead....

Now Apple is pivoting the iPad toward students to help spur sales while adding new capabilities for both students and teachers. But some analysts and education experts we interviewed don’t sound that bullish on its future. And the momentum around Chromebooks isn’t the only obstacle. It’s also about how the U.S. approaches education. On paper, the new 9.7-inch iPad has some things going for it. It’s relatively affordable at $329 ($299 for schools) and it offers support for the Apple Pencil, so students can take notes and draw with fine precision....

While bold claims were made about the M1’s performance and efficiency, there are a few limitations with the new MacBooks that might make early adopters wait for the next version of Apple’s custom ARM-based chip. MacBook with Apple Silicon: Release date, rumors, specs, and what we wantMacBook Air with M1 chip unveiled: Apple enters a new eraIntel vs. ARM Macs: What’s the difference and which should you buy? The most glaring constraint is the memory available on both models....

At CES 2018, Lenovo unveiled new versions of most of its ThinkPads, and all of them have much-faster Intel 8th Gen Core Series CPUs, along with a host of other improvements. Unfortunately, none of the new laptops are available for sale just yet, though we can expect many of them to launch within the next few weeks. How bad will you feel if you buy a ThinkPad T470 now, and a shiny-new T480, with significantly better performance, goes on sale the week after yours arrives?...

While the Logitech G502 SE Hero Gaming Mouse being as low as $35 is already a great deal, it’s not worthwhile merely due to its affordable price. This mouse boasts a wide array of premium features, including a 16k sensor, 11 customizable buttons, 5 savable profiles, an adjustable weight system and programmable RGB lights. If this sounds like a lot, it’s because the Logitech G502 SE Hero is all-around a high quality product....

However, that alone didn’t catch our attention, it’s the little detail at the bottom of the description that states: “GAME CARD WITH UNLOCK CODE: It includes a game card with a code to unlock a digital asset in the Halo game.” See our The Last of Us Part II review (spoiler-free)See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so far...

Twitter user and independent dev @imbushuo (who goes by Ben) posted a video of the operating system running on his MacBook, and it seems to perform surprisingly well. You can check out this fine work in the tweet below. As you can see, Windows 10X is running on a 12-inch MacBook with an Intel Core m3 CPU and 8GB of RAM. Incredibly, most of the drivers work as advertised, including those for the touchpad (even gestures work!...

Design The brushed finish on the Tecra A40’s matte-black lid and deck gives it a more stylish feel than you get from the average plastic notebook, and allow me to forgive the Tecra’s cheap-looking glossy edges.This is also one of the rare notebooks with a removable battery, a feature we’re always pleased to find. Measuring 13.4 x 9.6 x 0.94 inches, the Tecra A40 is about as thick as other business laptops....

During the last weeks of the Windows 10 upgrade period, many users had the OS upgrade installed despite thinking that they declined the offer. Other common update issues include loss of support for peripherals and internal add-ons, loss of data due to deletion and significant system performance dips that required repair. MORE: How to Use Windows 10 Which? argues that Microsoft owes users compensation for experiencing these issues, because of the UK Consumer Rights Act of 2015....

This isn’t exclusive to the Switch, however, as the update will also come to Steam and itch.io. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farThis is what we know about the Xbox Series X and PS5 so far This is both surprising and exciting. I had no idea I wanted to play Untitled Goose Game in multiplayer, but now I realize I was a fool for never even thinking about the possibility....

As you can see in the video, the application has been completely redesigned for touch and pen controls. Using it, you will be able to edit full PSD files with full support for layers. The layers palette seems to work just like the desktop version — it’s even collapsible at the touch of a button, to allow for maximum painting space. In fact, the company claims that the iPad version of Photoshop also supports an infinite amount of layers....

The new subscription service aims to bring money-and-time-saving benefits to loyal Walmart customers for a competitive fee. With Walmart’s strong online presence as well as over 4,700 big-box stores, Walmart Plus (opens in new tab) has a long-reach advantage. “Life feels more complicated than ever. Walmart+ is designed to make it easier – giving customers an option to not have to sacrifice on cost or convenience,” Walmart chief customer officer, Janey Whiteside said in statement....

Depending on your budget, your lifestyle and the games you want to play, you could end up spending anywhere from $800 to $5,000 on a system that’s likely to weigh between 4 and 20 pounds. To find the right gaming laptop, follow the tips and advice below. Quick Tips How Portable Do You Need It? When it comes to gaming systems, there are different levels of portability, ranging from “lift with your knees” to “regular laptop....

The reality is that current 5G download speeds in the United States are just 1.8 times faster than 4G LTE, according to data from Opensignal, a firm that tracks wireless network speeds around the world. Opensignal found that 4G LTE download speeds averaged out at 22Mbps, but when the same company tested the average speeds of users on a 5G tariff, speeds only increased to 33.4Mbps. That’s a decent boost, but it’s a long, long way from the 900Mbps 5G speeds that the likes of Verizon have been talking about (opens in new tab)....

The company revealed the name (Windows 10 October 2018 Update) and launch month on-stage at IFA, but didn’t specify the exact day users would be able to install the software update. Microsoft Vice President Erin Chapple said Windows Insider program members will be able to test drive the new features soon. So what new features will Windows users see in October? A Shared Clipboard feature will let you share files across devices and an overhauled Notepad are on the docket, but Microsoft says it will share more about upcoming features in the weeks to come....

Dubbed Power Throttling, the upcoming feature will help Windows spend “minimal possible battery” on apps running in the background, which Microsoft says will allow for up to 11 percent less CPU-based power consumption. MORE: Laptops with the Longest Battery Life Available now in Windows Insider Preview build 16176 for computers featuring 6th-gen and later Intel Core processors, Power Throttling appears to be a better version of Apple’s App Nap for macOS....

The latest Windows 10 preview for Build 19592 (set for release in the second half of 2020) is now available for fast ring testers. It brings subtle but crucial tweaks to the Windows 10 UI along with a fix for the troubled search bar. Windows 10 ReviewMicrosoft just made Windows 10 way better for 2-in-1 Laptops A new interface will give owners of 2-in-1 laptops a traditional desktop experience when their device is in tablet mode, but with interface tweaks that allow for touch controls....