Our expert picks for the best wireless earbuds, per budget and styleCheck out our Apple AirPods Pro review…and our Sony WF-1000XM4 review On paper, this is some serious firepower that should allow the Tone Free FP8 to share the same space as category leaders such as the AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. Had it not been for a few missteps with ANC and call quality, that would certainly be the case....

So, after looking at all the conferences, releases, first impressions and such from this year’s E3, what PC games is the LowSpecGamer looking forward to the most? Here’s a quick overview of what I’m excited to see heading to a laptop soon. Credit: CD Projekt Red This new franchise by the creators of Mass Effect has an uphill PR battle to fight on two fronts. One one hand, the launch of Andromeda, the last game in the Mass Effect series, had well-documented issues that left a bad impression on many longtime fans....

The Mac mini has a new starting price of $599, and the Mac mini with M2 Pro starts at $1,299. You can order the new Mac mini models today, with availability beginning Tuesday, Jan. 24. Mac mini M2 / M2 Pro: What we know The Mac mini includes support for up to two displays on the M2 model, and up to three displays on the M2 Pro model. It can be paired with Studio Display and Magic accessories, and it’ll have access to the latest macOS Ventura....

If you have been considering the MacBook Pro M2, this is a strong alternative at the deal price as it features the more powerful M1 Pro processor, added ports, MagSafe charging and the more modern design. Apple’s M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14 is the best laptop for power-users. It features a 14.2-inch mini-LED backlit display and delivers up to 14 hours of battery life on a full charge. Powering the notebook is Apple’s M1 Pro 8-core chip coupled with 16GB of RAM....

If we’re talking about durability, things look promising, as a teardown from iFixit found that the keyboard on the new MacBook Pro has a silicone cover under every key. That should cut down on debris and the dreaded sticky-key issue that led to a class-action lawsuit and Apple instituting a repair program. Apple also says the MacBook Pro 2018’s new keyboard is quieter. But is it really? And does it feel any different from its predecessor?...

Apple has promised that it will be shipping at least one MacBook with Apple Silicon before the end of the year and, according to a report from DigiTimes, the company is likely on target given that Apple Silicon chipsets will enter production soon (via Ubergizmo). Best college laptops in 2020: Best laptops for studentsMicrosoft Surface Duo reviewBest Labor Day sales you can still get: Deals on laptops, tablets, headphones and more...

Unfortunately, MacRumors writer Steve Moser uncovered code in the latest macOS 11.3 beta 3 that suggests Rosetta 2 may be disabled in some regions, leaving those Apple M1 users without a built-in method to run legacy apps (via 9to5Mac). MacBook Pro M1X CPU leak — time to forget the MacBook Air?The best Apple deals for March 2021How to uninstall apps on a MacBook While developers are increasingly converting their apps over to offer native Apple M1 support, there are still vastly more apps that require x86 emulation via Rosetta 2 to run properly on the M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini....

The latest macOS malware was uncovered by security researchers at the antivirus vendor Trend Micro (opens in new tab). It is particularly clever in its implementation as the malicious code is being transmitted via Xcode projects, the development tool used to create apps for all Apple platforms (via PCMag). MacBook with Apple Silicon: Release date, rumors, specs, and what we wantBest cheap MacBook deals of August 2020Apple Glass: Release date, design, features, price and more...

During Ubisoft Forward, we saw a cinematic trailer followed by pre-alpha gameplay footage. For those who missed it, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was released in 2017 to critical acclaim. The turn-based strategy game sees you play as Mario as he attempts to save the Mushroom Kingdom from a mishap caused by a group of Rabbids. In the trailer for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, we see our favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, and the adorable Rabbits, on a spaceship when an anomaly is detected....

From the images and video shown, we see Cardenas unboxing a black VR headset and controller, with the headset boasting three cameras on the visor. The controllers also look vastly different from the Meta Quest 2’s controllers, seeing as there is no loop in sight. What’s more, the top of the controller shown has what looks like a small, circular sensor, which could be used for better body tracking capabilities....

Best Xbox Series X games in 2021: The best Xbox games out nowBest gaming deals in May 2021Best Xbox Game Pass PC games in 2021 Since Microsoft’s $7.5 billion merger with ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda, Arkane Studios, and other studios; it has been confirmed that some new Bethesda games will be Xbox and PC exclusives. Since then, gamers have been speculating what’s in the pipeline. However, we may already have confirmation on what will be announced....

Microsoft this week announced that while the Creators Update updating process is going relatively well, some problems have cropped up along the way. In a blog post, Microsoft said that it’s decided to roll out a “block” so that some users with certain devices aren’t able to download the Creators Update until it can fix issues with the update running on those devices. Microsoft’s Director of Program Management for Windows Servicing and Delivery John Cable said that the company discovered one instance in which certain PCs running older Broadcom Bluetooth radios were unable to reconnect to Bluetooth-connected devices after the Creators Update was applied....

The new stable Beta will also be receiving updates every six weeks, so if you run into any issues, they will most likely be addressed in the upcoming updates. So far, reports have been that the Beta is fairly stable but if you’re interested in receiving more request updates, you can download the Microsoft Edge Dev or Microsoft Edge Canary for your Linux device. Best gaming deals in May 2021The best Nintendo Switch game deals of May 2021The best MacBook deals for May 2021...

Laptop Mag has learned that Microsoft will not be charging the $49 fee at all. The move to S mode means that no one will have to pay, whether you’re upgrading from Windows 10 S Pro to Windows 10 Pro as you can currently move, or to Windows 10 Home or Enterprise in the future. In other words, the move not to charge is also retroactive. This move eliminates a strange gap of time that would have existed between the March 31 deadline and when Microsoft implements S mode....

As part of the sale, the Lenovo L27q-30 27-inch is just $199 (opens in new tab). Normally priced at $269, that’s $70 in savings. It’s the second-lowest price we’ve ever seen for this monitor. By comparison, it’s $61 cheaper than Lenovo’s direct price (opens in new tab). It’s also one of the best monitor deals you can get right now. Save! Best gaming monitor dealsThe best cheap monitors in 2020Shop Microsoft’s entire monitor sale (opens in new tab)...

The second edition of Microsoft’s Surface Laptop is similar to the first, and that’s not a bad thing at all. This 13.5-inch touch-screen laptop is a sleek, minimalist machine with an Alcantara keyboard that’s nice to look at and touch. This year’s model offers two notable perks: modern 8th-Gen Intel processors and a slick black color (though you need to spend more for it). Its sluggish SSD and lack of Type-C ports are my only knocks against this laptop....

Microsoft also discussed the new feature in greater detail on OnMSFT in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, announcing that the feature will work across the Teams platform, including desktops, mobile phones, and web browsers. The best Microsoft Surface deals in April 2021The best Microsoft Surface Pro deals in AprilThe best laptop deals and sales for April 2021 The option to use codes to enter meetings is a great addition and will help keep the dreaded meeting bombers at bay....

“This update removes the Get Windows 10 app and other software related to the Windows 10 free upgrade offer that expired on July 29, 2016.” Microsoft wrote on its website (opens in new tab). Users can download the update, KB3184143 (opens in new tab) through Windows Update. The Get Windows 10 app was derided by users, who were annoyed by Microsoft’s attempts to force them to upgrade. In some instances, users were forced to upgrade even if they attempted to reject it....

MSI excelled with gaming laptops like the MSI GT76 Titan and the MSI GS66 Stealth, redesigning both, one looking as slick as a premium consumer laptop and the other packing the largest battery that the TSA would even allow. While MSI’s tech support could be better and its selection could use more variety, MSI pulled off an excellent showing. MSI’s Key Strengths Great gaming laptops: MSI revamped its score of reviews from a flat 30 to 34 out of 40, with a strong collection of not only gaming laptops but also consumer laptops and even a workstation....

Design While some MSI branding might give away who really makes this computer, I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t recognize it at first. The first thing I noticed when I laid my eyes on the notebook was Xotic’s $89 custom graphic wrap on the lid. The Apache came with the same combination of futuristic red lines on top of a black and gray background that we saw on the GT72 Dominator Pro, and Xotic’s logo is also placed prominently on the wrap....