As of now, Windows 10 laptops are limited to A2DP source role, which only works the other way around; You can stream a song from your laptop and have it play out of another device, like speakers or a smartphone. How to Use Windows 10How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2020Which Surface Is Right for You? Pro X vs Pro 7 vs Laptop 3 When the Windows 10 May update arrives, you’ll essentially be able to turn your laptop into a pair of Bluetooth speakers (via TechRadar)....

However, if you want to get a sneak peek of the updated apps, you’ll need to join the Windows Insiders program. Click here to find out how you can download the Windows 11 preview build so you can play around with the new, eye-catching features, too. Windows 11 release date, beta download, features and moreThe best laptops of 2021 Updated Calculator app The newly refreshed Calculator app now mimics your Windows theme....

It used to be while using Windows 10; you had to manually change the refresh rates to either boost performance or conserve battery but, with Windows 11 automated set up, that becomes a thing of the past. Ana Marta, a program manager on the graphics team at Microsoft, further explained things at the Microsoft DirectX Developers Blog. Ana said, “his means that Windows 11 will seamlessly switch between a lower refresh rate and a higher refresh rate based on what you’re doing on your PC....

Additionally, icons are no longer haphazardly stacked atop each other, which should help new users easily get adjusted to the interface. This new interface looks to be in line with Windows 11’s sleek, minimalist design. Windows 11: latest OS features, major updates and moreBest laptops 2021The best Microsoft Surface deals in June 2021 Unfortunately, it’s hard to make out more details since Microsoft has yet to talk about the File Explorer, but the snapshot from this video gave us a few ideas....

However, this PrintNightmare isn’t over yet. The Redmond-based tech giant announced that it is investigating a lingering, perilous bug that gives malicious actors access to your data with system-level privileges. Nasty Windows printer bug lets hackers lock you out of your PC — what to doCritical Windows patch issued for PrintNightmare vulnerability — update nowLaptops with the best battery life 2021 Windows PrintNightmare vulnerability persists As we reported in early July, Microsoft announced that it was investigating a fix for an alarming exploit within the Windows Print Spooler Service, a program that helps PCs interact with printers....

And now, for a limited time, it’s even better at a lower price. Right now, you can save $70 and grab one for just $929. (opens in new tab) Plus, if you’re reading this on the other side of the Atlantic, we’ve got a good UK deal for you too! More: Best cheap MacBook dealsMacBook Air vs MacBook ProBest laptops As you can read in our MacBook Air review, we are huge fans of Apple’s move to ARM-based architecture — a dramatic change to the skepticism felt while they showed a whole lot of vague specs in their keynote....

See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowThese are the best Xbox Series X games and best PS5 games so farFPS games suck right now — but a renaissance is coming The event will be streamed on a variety of platforms, on June 12, and you can check out the best places to watch it below. How to watch the Xbox and Bethesda Game Showcase Kicking off on June 12 at 10am PT / 1pm EST / 6pm BST, the livestream will be available to watch on everything from YouTube to TikTok....

Spencer elaborated on this during a recent podcast appearance on Talking Games with Reggie And Harold, in response to a question from Reggie Fils-Aime about elements of the Xbox Series X that have been shown but not perhaps fully appreciated by viewers (via Game Rant). Xbox Series X vs. PS5: Which console is right for you?Xbox Series X games: All confirmed games so farPS5 price – it won’t be cheap, according to PlayStation CEO...

Which MacBook should you buy?MacBook Pro 13-inch vs Pro 15-inchCheck out our best laptops 2020 picks. Those observant StackExchange users have noticed that when the USB-C charger is plugged in on the left side, their MacBook Pro’s seemed to get hotter than charging on the right. The odd occurrence seems to happen when accessories are also plugged into the laptop. And as anyone who’s ever owned a laptop can testify, whenever a laptop starts to get hot, the fans kick in, which can be distracting at best, annoying at worst....

The new standard will allow computers and smartphones to recognize whether or not a cable, charger or peripheral has been certified by the USB-IF. The authentication system is designed to prevent malware, viruses and exploits from infecting systems with 128-bit security and cryptographic methods. A host could use these measures to specify whether or not any given cable could be used with its laptops (we’ve already seen HP do this in the past to protect its products)....

One of the earliest revelations was that Zoom didn’t provide actual end-to-end encryption, which was a prime motivator for the company’s move to freeze feature updates for 90 days. But today, Zoom announced the acquisition of Keybase, a company that should allow Zoom to actually deliver the end-to-end encryption it claimed to have (via TechCrunch). Best video conferencing apps and softwareWork from home essentials: laptops, monitors and moreBest video chat apps and software...

That, in itself, should be reason enough for educators to consider the zSpace laptop. However, they should proceed with caution. While the notebook version of zSpace’s 3D tech is more portable than its all-in-one counterpart, the laptop is still large and heavy. A dim display and underpowered CPU also mar the experience, especially when you factor in its $1,299 price. zSpace Laptop Pricing and Configurations The zSpace laptop starts at $1,299 and comes with a 15....

FOX Entertainment and Blockchain Creative Labs, the collaborating entities behind MaskVerse, unleashed 10,000 free Genesis Edition NFTs of “Miss Masky” on Oct. 13. The glimmering digital collectible sold out in just 10 hours. If you’re worried that you’ve missed your chance to nab a complimentary non-fungible token, don’t despair! A second wave of Miss Masky NFTs are being released on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. ET. What are NFTs?How to buy CryptoPunksThe best laptops for crypto mining in 2021...

The tablet Apple claims can replace a PC laptop is finally living up to that promise. The new 12.9-inch iPad Pro (from $799; $1,067 with Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil) boasts a superbright ProMotion display that wows, and its A10X Fusion processor is so speedy, it leaves many premium laptops in its dust. This is a nearly perfect productivity tablet, and the upcoming iOS 11 will provide an even more computer-like experience than its predecessor....

Bottom-bezel cameras, dim displays, low-resolution panels — and most diabolical of all — Chromebooks (Satan’s favorite laptop) all received some smoke from the Laptop Mag staff. 2020 laptop trends that must dieLaptops with the longest battery life But what about the trends we love? Every once in a while, as passionate laptop reviewers, we stumble upon innovative features that make us say, “Now this is something we can get behind!...

While Laptop Senior Writer Andrew E. Freedman believes the MacBook Air should die, I’d rather Apple breathe some life into its formerly buzz-worthy notebook. Zac Hall of 9to5Mac told me he expects to see the current $999 model at “similar if not same specs but at a much lower price.” How low? Zac said it could be at “Maybe $699 Mac mini-ish levels?” though “$200 under the current price is still an improvement,” which would bring it to $799....

Design Acer deserves credit for not going down the MacBook-clone path like so many others have done. Instead of being yet another silver slab, the Aspire S 13 stands out with its obsidian-black color and textured nano-imprint cover, which gives the notebook a slick, pinstripe aesthetic. (You can also get this system in white, which is even more striking.) The area around the keyboard and wrist rest is made of aluminum, while the bottom has rubber paint with a nice soft-touch feel....

Design It’s all about the accents, baby! Little touches, like blazing red hinges and a glittering crimson bezel cut along the side, takes what would normally be a ho-hum notebook design into something infinitely more interesting. The 360-degree hinges combined with the glossy, dark-purple Acer emblem help the black brushed aluminum lid stand out in a crowd. The hinges also let the laptop deftly transform from clamshell into tent, stand and tablet modes....

The Spin 1 is quite thin and light with a 0.55-inch thick all-metal chassis that weighs just 2.76 pounds.Its gunmetal gray and silver-colored metal chassis looks like it was stolen from a much more expensive laptop. We particularly liked the cold metallic feel of the lid. The laptop’s 11.6-inch FHD IPS touchscreen is a joy to behold. Colors like the greens and yellows in the wallpaper really popped and stayed true even as we moved far to the left or right....