Microsoft is hindering Windows 11 on custom-built PCs
I had an issue with my PC over the weekend. At some point, I noticed a bit of text in the bottom-right corner of my monitor that said: “System requirements not met. Go to Settings to learn more.” Deep in raids in Destiny 2, I ignored the message,…
Windows 11 is putting enterprise PCs in a tough spot, says report
It was no secret that Windows 11 was going to have a particular effect on enterprise hardware. But now we have a better idea of what kind of concrete fallout has come with Microsoft’s newest operating system, courtesy of networking solutions firm…
Apple has bad news on how the Studio Display works with PCs
Apple’s recently announced Studio Display has been confirmed to be compatible with PCs, albeit with limited functionality. The technology giant told MacRumors that the Studio Display, revealed during its Peek Performance event on March 8, will indeed…
What Is the Point of Mini PCs?
Mini PCs are increasing in popularity. They are a fraction of the size of a standard PC and yet, thanks to technological advancements, are surprisingly powerful. They can now be used for many of the same purposes as a desktop, and this makes them useful…
PC’s Bynum wins Big East Sixth Man of the Year
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Best PCs and biggest news from MWC 2022
Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central What you need to know Lenovo, Samsung, and Huawei unveiled new PCs at this year’s Mobile World Congress. Huawei showed off its first-ever All-in-One while Lenovo announced its first ThinkPad device running on…
Origin PC’s refreshed EON17-X laptop has a high-end Intel desktop chip
When Origin PC first launched its EON17-X gaming laptop back in 2012, it clocked in at twelve pounds and measured over two inches thick — a behemoth by today’s standards, but its specs were otherwise so impressive that die-hard gamers were undeterred.…
Intel officially announces 12th Gen P- and U-series hybrid processors for laptops, foldable PCs
Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central What you need to know Intel is officially announcing its 12th Gen Core P- and U-series mobile processors. The new chips now offer up to 14 cores/20 threads for thin-and-light laptops. New 9W P-series chips will…
Alexander: The merits of swapping a PC’s hard drive for an SSD memory
Q: I’m interested in getting an SSD (solid-state drive) with computer-chip memory to replace a mechanical hard disk drive. What are the main differences between SSDs and hard drives? NICK JAKUBOWSKY, St. Paul A: The age of your computer may…
Microsoft: Keep those PCs on if you want updates
According to Microsoft, your PC needs to be powered on and connected to receive updates. That may seem obvious, but Microsoft has now provided data on exactly how long it needs to be connected, too. According to a post by Microsoft’s David Guyer on…