Новости за 15.05.2024

You like monitors. You like gaming monitors. You really like OLED gaming monitors. (Don’t lie to me, I’ve got the click counts to prove it!) And you like good deals on OLED gaming monitors best of all. So I’ve got a treat for you today: Dell’s newest, spiffiest OLED gaming monitor, an eye-popping 32-inch 4K beast, for just $799.99. That’s $400 off the sticker price.

If you own an older productivity laptop, Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming can be the way you avoid buying a pricey gaming PC. Now, Microsoft says that you’ll be able to enjoy a more PC-like experience with mouse and keyboard support for select titles within Cloud Gaming on a web browser, beginning today.

Virtual machines, simulated PCs with their own operating systems running within another computer’s software, are super freakin’ cool. (That’s a technical term, I’m a professional technology writer.) But they’re not easy to set up, especially if you’re a newbie. They just got a lot easier, because VMware made its popular Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro VM software free for personal use.

What’s the first thing you think of when you read the words “web search”? According to market share data, nine out of ten of you would say “Google,” or at least that’s the web search of choice worldwide by a startling 90 percent. Google just rolled out a “Web” search option along with its usual Images, News, Shopping, Maps, etc. tabs. It might just be a big deal.

With Thunderbolt Share, Intel is turning the Thunderbolt cable into a way to connect two PCs to one another, sharing files or controlling a PC. Simple, huh? Well, except that Intel isn’t exactly making it available to everybody.

Microsoft has been trying to get Windows users to adopt machines based on the Arm architecture (the same type of chips that power smartphones and other small devices) for years, with limited success. But the upcoming push in conjunction with Qualcomm might just do it, if a new Dell documentation leak is accurate. The new chips reportedly deliver jaw-dropping battery life.

When your remote control gives up the ghost or your kid’s favorite toy stops working, you’re often faced with the question: Did the batteries die or is the device defective?

There are great monitors, and then there’s the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen. Even though it’s only been a few months since this fantastic monitor was released, we’re already seeing a jaw-dropping 40 percent discount, its biggest deal so far. Instead of spending $2999.99 on it, you can get it for just $1799.99. That’s still a good chunk of change, but not when you consider everything this model has to offer. 

The difference between the real world and the AI world is a flight of a dozen stairs.

I don’t know about you, but with the weather warming up, I love taking my laptop to the yard and working in the sun for a bit. That’s when my Baseus laptop power bank comes in handy, allowing me to keep my computer and phone going without having to scoot closer to the outlet. You can do this, too, because the Baseus Blade 100W is on sale at Amazon for just $63. 

Ah, the taskbar. It’s a vital part of the Windows operating system. It’s the place to go when you want to change the date and time, check the weather, and so much more. If you’re looking to change the color of said taskbar, you’ve come to the right place. Although Windows automatically selects a color for the taskbar (usually black or white), there’s a way to set a fixed hue and we’re going to tell you how to do it.

Suppose you often go off the beaten path, camping in the wilderness, or you’re just tired of running power cords across your yard for the kids to trip over whenever you want to plug in your phone and laptop while chilling in a lounge chair. Whichever the case, you need a portable power station. Luckily for you, the Bluetti EB3A is over $100 off right now at Amazon, dropping the power station to just $198 — its best price yet. 

With the iPhone 15 adopting USB-C, you’re probably wondering what’s the “best USB-C charger” to pair with your new phone for the fastest charging.

At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Performance matches its price
• Beautiful, bright display
• Decent battery life for a gaming laptop

Cons

• Power connector doesn’t fully insert into the laptop (at least on initial models)

Our Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus 16X is a solid gaming laptop that offers competitive performance for its price range, although the power adapter is lacking some polish. If you can find it at a price that beats the competition, it’s a fine choice. Читать дальше...

If you want to do your best work, you need a powerful office suite. There are free tools available but when it comes to paid ones, there’s nothing better than Microsoft Office. Fortunately, you don’t have to break the bank to get it now. Through 5/22, we’re offering Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows or Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for one of the best prices you’ll see: just $24.97.

If you’ve used a mapping app to guide you on a road trip, you know how helpful a car monitor can be. But what about those restless passengers? With this $99.99 Auto Wireless Car Adapter, you can use that same screen to stream movies or other video from your iOS or Android device, turning any car trip with kids into a relaxing ride.

Microsoft’s latest Windows update has fixed an earlier bug that could prevent VPNs from working properly, Microsoft said Tuesday.