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Reçu — 14 mars 2026 ⏭

Yes, you can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo — but Parallels Desktop warns of 8GB memory constraints

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
13 mars 2026 à 08:24
Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

Parallels Desktop mockup on MacBook Neo

Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

A free Xbox Ally X update could deliver up to 30% smoother performance for your handheld games — "Automatic Super Resolution" preview starts soon

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13 mars 2026 à 07:37
Xbox has confirmed that Automatic Super Resolution will arrive on Xbox Ally X in a preview this April. The AI powered feature uses the device’s NPU to upscale games and improve performance.

Xbox in 2026 banner: Fallout, Fable, Halo, Gears, Forza, backed on an Xbox Ally.

Xbox in 2026 banner: Fallout, Fable, Halo, Gears, Forza, backed on an Xbox Ally.

The MacBook Neo isn’t innovation. It’s Apple finally owning up to the iPad myth and hoping no one notices.

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)
12 mars 2026 à 11:32
After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn’t need.

Macbook Neo and iPad with shattered glass

Macbook Neo and iPad with shattered glass

MacBook Neo faces stiff competition this week — this Windows laptop with more RAM and storage is now $450 off if you're looking for better specs

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12 mars 2026 à 10:59
We have just discovered a rare discount for the Acer Aspire 14 AI, providing workers and casual PC users a chance to own a dependable AI laptop that's roughly the same price as the new MacBook Neo while offering stronger hardware.

Acer Aspire 14 AI on desk.

The Acer Aspire 14 AI is a capable AI laptop with more storage and RAM than you'll find in a MacBook Neo.

Windows users shouldn't be worried about the $599 MacBook Neo — especially when you can spend less on this Dell laptop with twice as much RAM and storage

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
12 mars 2026 à 08:00
Love the MacBook Neo's price but hate all of the compromises required? Let me introduce you to the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now down to just $549.

Dell Inspiron 14 vs. MacBook Neo

Let me introduce you to the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now down to just $549.

Microsoft's best Surface laptop is over £600 off in the UK — 1TB of storage and 16GB RAM are blessings in a pricing crisis

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12 mars 2026 à 06:22
Amazon UK's Spring Sale is offering a 37% discount on the Snapdragon X Elite/16GB RAM configuration of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition for a limited time.

Surface Laptop 7

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

Amazon’s quiet crackdown on AI shopping agents reveals the real reason you’re not allowed to save money online

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
11 mars 2026 à 09:49
A court ruling has stopped AI agents from shopping on Amazon, raising serious questions about whether users or corporations truly own customer account data.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days on Microsoft Edge

Amazon’s search results are increasingly dominated by "Sponsored" listings, making it harder to find the best deal.

This high-spec version of our favorite Windows laptop is now under £900 in the UK — complete with Snapdragon X Elite and OLED display

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11 mars 2026 à 09:40
The Microsoft Surface Pro laptop with its top-of-the-line Snapdragon X Elite processor, 13-inch OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and more sublime features is now under £900 thanks to Amazon's UK Spring Sale.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11

Intel's new desktop processors might appeal to PC gamers with its Core Ultra 200S Plus refresh — but the price is the real plot twist

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
11 mars 2026 à 09:00
Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus desktop processor held in hand

Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus arrive in a quirky box, yearning to appeal to a younger gaming audience.

ASUS boss calls the MacBook Neo a "shock to the entire industry" — but still downplays it as a "content consumption" slab, like iPad

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
11 mars 2026 à 08:07
Apple’s MacBook Neo shakes up the market, but ASUS Co-CEO claims it’s basically an iPad with more computing power.

Apple MacBook Neo and ASUS Zenbook A14 on a wooden desk

Apple's new MacBook Neo goes up against the likes of ASUS' Zenbook A14.

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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.

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