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I love a good Mini PC, and the NUC has been one of my favorite series of systems for years! Now owned by Asus, has the line improved? Is it still well supported?
Let’s take a look at powerful little computer! Continue reading “Asus NUC 14 Pro Review: A Better Built Mini PC?”
At least nothing is outright flagging as malware…
AOC is releasing a mini-PC in collaboration with Ace Magic. A nice little bucket of compute power, packed in a plastic shell. It’s solid performance, IF you can score one on a good sale.
But what about that software… Continue reading “AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?”
Surface Laptop 7 Review!
The AI is the LEAST interesting part of all these new PC’s. Spending a month with the Surface Laptop, it’s been refreshingly well behaved. Taking it on an international trip, and then using it while recovering from Covid, it’s maybe the best Windows laptop I’ve ever used. It delivers on some key promises that I think a LOT of consumers will appreciate. There are precious few compromises asked of the user for switching to an ARM architecture.
So why all the gnashing of teeth? Why are so many tech bros trying to find deal breakers?
When will AMD and Intel launch actual competitors for X Elite? Continue reading “Surface Laptop 7 Review: Don’t Buy it for the AI…”
Geekom is back with another MIGHTY MOUSE PC!
We recently looked at the A8 which had an AMD Ryzen 9. Similar form factor, but there are a lot more differences than I was expecting.
We’re seeing a run on current gen Intel and AMD hardware, with some awesome sales. Who’s the right fit for Intel’s most powerful laptop CPU in a tiny box? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Geekom XT13 Pro Review: A Tiny PC that Packs a Core i9 Punch!”
Do you NEED a CoPilot+ PC? Before I start tearing into Snapdragon X Elite Laptops, I wanted to quickly revisit the current gen of Intel powered notebooks. The Acer Swift Go 14 is a VERY cost effective way to get a powerful portable computer, especially now that these PC’s are starting to go on sale… Continue reading “Do you Want CoPilot+ PC? Revisiting the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Acer Swift Go 14)!”
Reviewing the new Surface Laptop! A quick follow up, A LOT of this is working great!
It’s almost like we totally could have predicted this over the last year of Windows on ARM!
Basically, the experience has improved to the point, where I don’t think many people will know that anything is different. Some of the core issues will obviously arrive from BETA software and X86 drivers, but what does that actually look like now? Well, it looks pretty darn good.
After my first impressions, here are some quick follow up thoughts on networking, storage and accessories, audio gear, and a fun little skit about gamer bros.
I’m sure there’s nothing in this that might be deemed controversial.
ENJOY! Continue reading “Surface Laptop 7 Week 1! What Works? What’s Broken?”
Surface Laptop 7 FIRST REACTIONS!
I’ve spent LESS than a day with the new Microsoft Laptop with a Snapdragon X Elite SOC, and I already have a LOT of thoughts! Let’s look at the setup and some early performance tests. It’s the MOST expensive laptop Microsoft sells!
Is this the Windows on ARM revolution YOU’VE been waiting for?
Continue reading “Surface Laptop 7 CoPilot+ PC – Day 1: Setup and EARLY Benchmarks!”
Windows Recall wont just be a privacy issue for Windows users! Even if you’re on Linux or a Mac, every interaction you have with a Windows user will be saved by that person’s Recall. Recall will become a desirable target for malware, as attackers will get access to everything on that system, and EVERYTHING that user has ever seen.
I’m strongly suggesting folks consider contacting elected officials and regulators. We need to encourage companies to do a better job of protecting our data.