Windows 11 FAQ: Everything you need to know

Windows 11 is nearly here. Microsoft’s next operating system has been released within a leaked build, even if it hasn’t even been formally announced. Microsoft is promising to launch what’s next for Windows at an event on June 24, and that's when we expect Windows 11 will become official.Every new operating system brings many questions. We're starting here with the answers we know, and we’ll update this list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) as we learn more. To find everything we know abou

Peacock app finally lands on Fire TV devices, following a 14-month wait

After a lengthy standoff, Amazon and NBCUniversal have hammered out a deal to bring the Peacock app to Fire TV streaming players and TV sets. https://www.techhive.com/article/3622467/peacock-app-finally-lands-on-fire-tv-devices.html#tk.rss_all

What Windows 11 could do to solve Windows 10's worst problems

Microsoft is expected to launch Windows 11 this Thursday, and with that comes the hope that the new version will address some of the biggest problems with its predecessor, Windows 10.Our hands-on with the leaked Windows 11 build gave us an idea of what the new operating system might be like. But if that leaked build was, as we were later told, an early, incomplete version, there’s likely more to come with Windows 11’s official unveiling. It’s also likely that Microsoft will still be working o

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 might be the most powerful 16-inch laptop

In the race to make the most powerful and light 16-inch laptop, Lenovo just pulled ahead with its ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4. Announced Wednesday as part of virtual MWC (normally held live in Barcelona, Spain), this redesign features Intel's newest 11th-gen Tiger Lake H CPUs inside, and amazingly up to a GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. It will go on sale in August with a starting price of $2,149.For comparison, MSI's Creator Z16 offers an 11th-gen Tiger Lake H, but stops at a GeForce RTX 3060 Lap

Lenovo powers new ThinkPad L-series notebooks with mobile Ryzen 5000

Lenovo is beefing up its Yoga business notebooks, specifically the 13.3-inch ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 and the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2, with AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile processors. Announced Wednesday as part of virtual MWC (normally held live in Barcelona, Spain), both ThinkPad L13s are essentially the same laptop, though with one key difference: The Yoga is a 360-degree convertible, and the ThinkPad L13 is a traditional clamshell laptop. That results in a little less battery life for the Yoga model: 10.

Andover Audio SpinSub review: Deeply satisfying vinyl listening thanks to deep, vibration-free bass

The affordable SpinSub is the perfect low-frequency companion to the company’s SpinBase turntable speaker, pumping the bass from a remarkably vibration-free enclosure. https://www.techhive.com/article/3622748/andover-audio-spinsub-review.html#tk.rss_all

Microsoft, partners launch 'Designed for Xbox' 4K displays

If you're looking for a TV or Xbox specifically optimized for Xbox gaming, Microsoft and its partners Phillips, Acer, and Asus have three "Designed for Xbox" 4K displays for you to buy. https://www.techhive.com/article/3622670/microsoft-partners-launch-designed-for-xbox-4k-displays.html#tk.rss_all

PCWorld's June Digital Magazine: How to spot an online scam

Stay on top of the latest tech with PCWorld’s Digital Magazine. Available as single copies or as a monthly subscription, it highlights the best content from PCWorld.com—the most important news, the key product reviews, and the most useful features and how-to stories—in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS, as well for the desktop and other tablet readers.In the June issue This month, find out how to spot an online scam, we recap the Intel Tiger Lake H CPU launch for gaming notebooks

Garmin Dash Cam 57 review: Small and mighty, now with cloud storage

The diminutive Garmin Dash Cam 57 reviewed here is the top of the line for the company’s new generation of mainstream dash cams. It’s on the expensive side ($230 from Garmin), but you get what you pay for. This dash cam is the culmination of several years of steady improvement from a company that’s in it for the long haul—and it shows in the design and performance, as well as the long warranty. It’s easily the best overall front-only dash cam we’ve tested. The big adds for Garmin’s latest gen


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