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Reçu — 11 mars 2026 ⏭

The UK has found its counter-pick to the MacBook Neo — and it's our favorite lightweight Copilot+ AI laptop with an OLED display and Snapdragon X CPU

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10 mars 2026 à 16:03
Amazon's UK-only Spring Sale is on, and it's brought out a special deal for the ASUS Zenbook A14. With its Snapdragon X CPU, OLED display, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and more features, this laptop is the UK's best counter to MacBook Neo now that it's under £650.

AI Generated image of the ASUS Zenbook A14 laptop visualized.

AI-generated image of the ASUS Zenbook A14 laptop

Your handheld PC might soon play old PlayStation 3 games better — here's why developers want your help

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10 mars 2026 à 13:22
RPCS3 is asking handheld PC users for feedback as it works on improving the portable experience for its PlayStation 3 emulator. Planned updates include a redesigned in-game home menu, better button mapping, quick settings, and the ability to add games to Steam directly from the emulator.

ROG Ally playing Little Big Planet

Uncharted 3 on Xbox Ally X

NVIDIA's next major update turns your RTX GPU into an automatic transmission — No new hardware at GDC 2026, but I'm excited nonetheless for these features

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
10 mars 2026 à 11:30
NVIDIA's time at GDC 2026 has largely been about showing off upgrades to current systems and tools, and I must admit I'm excited to see them in action. Here's what you need to know about the next steps for RTX.

NVIDIA Dynamic MFG

NVIDIA Dynamic MFG

NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested — Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
10 mars 2026 à 11:30
NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

Steam Deck console with NvIdia GeForce Now interface on screeen

A look at NVIDIA GeForce Now on a Steam Deck.

This bargain 16-inch Windows 11 laptop gives you a 2K display for under $550 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage — and AMD's AI processor makes it a Copilot+ PC

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10 mars 2026 à 08:33
Walmart has spotlighted the HP Omnibook 5 16-inch laptop as one of its top "Tech Editors' Picks" for its reliable specs with a lavish MSRP to match. In fact, its price is so affordable that it doesn't need a discount to justify a recommendation.

Ai-Generated image of the HP Omnibook 5 16-inch laptop visuallized.

HP's AMD-based Omnibook 5 16-inch laptop is a steal.

Did one of our favorite mini PCs just hit the lowest price of the year? GEEKOM offers excellent pint-sized Windows 11 Pro desktops for under $400 in its Spring Sales

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
9 mars 2026 à 13:19
If you're tired of your PC taking up so much space — or smashing a hole through your wallet — this discounted Geekom mini PC is the Spring sale for you.

Geekom A5 mini PC (2025)

The Geekom A5 mini PC has an SD slot on the side for easy access.

I found a sub-$599 Windows 11 laptop that proves you don't need to compromise specs — with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage

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9 mars 2026 à 11:59
There is a 23% discount active for the ASUS Vivobook 14, a workhorse laptop equipped with a Snapdragon X CPU, long battery life, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and more features that help you survive the daily office grind.

AI generated image of the ASUS Vivobook 14, visualized

The ASUS Vivobook 14 is not flashy, but will get the job done with no fuss.

A ThinkPad finally hit iFixit's perfect repairability score — it's a right-to-repair win and puts the rest of the laptop industry on notice

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
9 mars 2026 à 09:57
Laptop repairability is becoming ever more important as PC prices climb due to hardware shortages, and Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14 and T16 just received full marks from iFixit. Here's what went into that perfect score.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 7) repairability

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 7) repairability

Is the best Windows laptop for $1,100 the MacBook Air M5? The answer genuinely surprised me.

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
9 mars 2026 à 08:09
I looked at the MacBook Air M5 and Parallels Desktop to see if Apple's latest hardware is actually the best way to run Windows for $1,100 in 2026.

A composite image illustrating what Windows 11 would look like on a MacBook Air M5.

This composite shows what Windows 11 could look like on the MacBook Air M5 when using Parallels Desktop.

Lenovo makes it easier to test the Xbox Full Screen Experience on your Legion Go handheld — here's how to sign up and try the FSE interface before a wider rollout

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9 mars 2026 à 07:14
Lenovo has opened beta registrations for the Xbox Full Screen Experience on the Legion Go. The console-style interface aims to streamline Windows handheld gaming by booting directly into the Xbox app and reducing background tasks.

Lenovo Legion Go with the Xbox app

Lenovo has opened beta registrations for the Xbox Full Screen Experience on the Legion Go.

Early benchmarks say it: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Extreme chip is cooking Intel’s top-tier Panther Lake

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8 mars 2026 à 10:45
Early Geekbench benchmarks suggest Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme could outperform Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H from the Panther Lake lineup. The results highlight ARM’s growing role in Windows laptops.

Images of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor, benchmarks from reference design laptops, and pictures from the announcement at the Snapdragon Summit (2025).

Images of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor, benchmarks from reference design laptops, and pictures from the announcement at the Snapdragon Summit (2025).

My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use

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8 mars 2026 à 08:41
Decky Loader unlocks powerful plugins for Steam Deck and Bazzite handhelds. This guide highlights the five best plugins that improve performance, usability, and library organization.

Decky Loader page opened on a Steam Deck

Xbox Ally and Steam Deck on a green background.

Reçu — 19 février 2026 ⏭

Two of the lightest-ever Windows laptops launch soon — here's how Lenovo and ASUS with Snapdragon and Intel CPUs compare

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 février 2026 à 11:39
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition wants to compete with the glorious ASUS Zenbook A14, also refreshed for 2026. I put together this comparison to help you pick the perfect laptop for your needs.

Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition vs. Zenbook A14 (2026)

Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition vs. Zenbook A14 (2026)

We loved this fantastic mini PC with quad monitor and USB4 support, and now it's under $600 — perfect for a home office

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18 février 2026 à 07:45
The Geekom IT13 mini PC, with 16GB of RAM, a max CPU clock speed of 4.8 GHz in its Core i5 CPU, is now on a 29% discount exclusively on Amazon.

A closeup of the front side of the Geekom Mini IT13.

Save desk space while working or casually browsing the net with the Geekom IT13 Mini-PC.

Xbox Ally X's prices are rising in Japan, hinting that it could rise globally too — fortunately, the Xbox Ally is still on sale for under $490

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17 février 2026 à 13:43
Reports have shown that the Xbox Ally X is now $200 more expensive in Japan, which could potentially lead to price hikes in the rest of the world. In contrast, the Xbox Ally hasn't changed prices yet and is still enjoying its 18% discount from January, taking its price below $490.

Xbox Ally running full screen mode

Play on the go for less while the Xbox Ally avoids "RAMpocalypse" price hikes

Popular storage giant Western Digital runs dry on consumer storage — AI data centers now take priority

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17 février 2026 à 08:29
Western Digital has confirmed it is sold out of hard drives for 2026, with firm purchase orders and long-term agreements driven by AI infrastructure demand. With cloud accounting for 89% of revenue, consumer supply is tightening and HDD prices have surged more than 45% since September 2025.

CHINA - 2021/04/24: In this photo illustration the American computer hard disk drive and data storage manufacturer Western Digital (WD) logo is seen on an Android mobile device with the word cancelled on a computer screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

CHINA - 2021/04/24: In this photo illustration the American computer hard disk drive and data storage manufacturer Western Digital (WD) logo is seen on an Android mobile device with the word cancelled on a computer screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Steam Deck OLED stock shortages blamed on memory and storage issues — will the RAM crisis affect Valve's Steam Machine PC?

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17 février 2026 à 07:11
Valve has acknowledged that Steam Deck OLED stock shortages are due to memory and storage supply issues, raising questions about pricing and how this will affect the Steam Machine.

Steam Deck OLED with a sad face

Valve has acknowledged that Steam Deck OLED stock shortages are due to memory and storage supply issues.

This Lenovo laptop is so good I bought one for my son, and at this President's Day price, it's easily the budget buy I recommend

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
16 février 2026 à 12:44
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3X is heavily discounted for President's Day and if you're shopping on a budget, this is definitely the laptop deal you should grab.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X in a home office environment.

The Snapdragon X-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X is a lot of laptop for not a lot of money.

Acer and ASUS face a sales ban in Germany over a video codec issue with Nokia — Here's how this patent spat could affect you

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16 février 2026 à 11:42
Acer and Asus have temporarily stopped selling certain PCs in Germany after a court granted Nokia an injunction over alleged HEVC patent infringement. Retailers can sell existing stock, but new imports are blocked while the dispute continues.

ASUS, NOKIA, and Acer logos with Germany flag colors overlayed in a row

ASUS, NOKIA, and Acer logos with Germany flag colors overlayed in a row

I found 7 of Best Buy's greatest Presidents' Day laptops discounted up to 50% — never worry about missing work deadlines again

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16 février 2026 à 11:19
We have gathered up the Best Buy's greatest discounts on productivity laptops to help fellow Americans blaze through workloads in honor of Presidents' Day.

Ai-generated image of various Microsoft, HP and Samsung laptops visualized.

Celebrate the American Way with these discounted laptops.

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