Wine is a free and open source tool that makes it possible to run many Windows apps and games on Linux and other operating systems including Android, macOS, and FreeBSD. And the latest version brings a number of significant new features and improvements. Wine 7.0 adds support for running 32-bit Windows apps on 64-bit Unix […]
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Lilbits: Modular laptops, Google’s foldable “Pixel Notepad,” and open-spec single-board computers
No Comments on Lilbits: Modular laptops, Google’s foldable “Pixel Notepad,” and open-spec single-board computersThe Framework Laptop is a thin and light notebook with a 13.5 inch, 256 x 1504 pixel display, an Intel Tiger Lake processor, and a modular design that makes the computer not only versatile and repairable, but also hackable — because folks have been designing their own custom expansion modules that do more than just […]
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Asus quietly launches PL63 mini PCs with Intel Core i5-1135G7
The first Asus mini PC with a 12th-gen Intel Core processor is on its way, but the Asus PN64 mini PC isn’t expected to begin shipping until the second quarter of 2022. In the meantime, it looks like Asus snuck out one more model with an 11th-gen chip. The new Asus PL63 mini PC is a […]
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Daily Deals (1-18-2022)
Best Buy is running a 4-day sale that runs through Thursday, with discounts on hundreds of laptops, TVs, smartphones, tablets, and other devices — although I’ve found that some deals aren’t exclusive to Best Buy, with Amazon, Samsung.com, and others offering similar pricing. That said, if you’re in the market for a good deal on […]
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This kit turns a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W into a pocket computer with a keyboard and display (crowdfunding soon)
3 Comments on This kit turns a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W into a pocket computer with a keyboard and display (crowdfunding soon)The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is a tiny, versatile little computer board capable of running much of the same software that its slightly bigger siblings thanks to its quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. But the $15 computer board isn’t much use without additional hardware like a keyboard and display. An upcoming crowdfunding campaign will give […]
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The new Chuwi HiPad Pro 4G LTE tablet has a faster processor, higher-res display
Half a year after launching the Chuwi HiPad Pro 10.8 inch Android tablet for $300, Chinese device maker Chuwi is back with a new model sporting better specs. The new Chuwi HiPad Pro for 2022 is still an Android tablet with 4G LTE and support for optional keyboard and pen accessories. But the new model […]
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Microsoft Surface Laptop SE is a $250 notebook for education (designed to run Windows 11 SE)
12 Comments on Microsoft Surface Laptop SE is a $250 notebook for education (designed to run Windows 11 SE)The Microsoft Laptop SE is the most affordable Microsoft Surface device to date, with a starting price of $250. But the 11.6 inch thin and light notebook isn’t meant for the general public – instead it’s Microsoft’s answer to Chromebooks, featuring entry-level specs and shipping with Microsoft’s Windows 11 SE operating system, a new simplified […]
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Lenovo 13w Yoga convertible with Ryzen 5000U coming in April for $749 and up for the education and enterprise markets
No Comments on Lenovo 13w Yoga convertible with Ryzen 5000U coming in April for $749 and up for the education and enterprise marketsThe Lenovo 13w Yoga is a convertible notebook with a 13.3 inch display, an AMD Ryzen 5000U series processor, and support for up to 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and up to Windows 11 Pro software. Announced today alongside the new Lenovo 10w 10.1 inch Windows 11 SE tablet for the education market, the […]
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Lenovo 10w is a $329 Windows 11 SE 2-in-1 tablet for the education market
The Lenovo 10w is a 10.1 inch tablet that comes with a detachable keyboard and works with an optional pen for writing and drawing on the screen. Designed for the education market, the tablet has a ruggedized rubber bumper and Corning Gorilla Glass for a scratch-resistant display. It’s also one of a growing number of […]
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HP refreshes its notebooks for education with new Chromebooks and Windows models
HP is updating its laptop lineup designed for the education space with a series of new models that includes Chromebooks and Windows laptops, most of which feature Intel processors. And the company is introducing a new name for its ruggedized education series: Fortis. The company says its new HP Fortis series laptops have featured liked […]
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HP Fortis 11 G9 Q Chromebook features a Snapdragon 7c processor and 4G LTE
HP’s new Fortis 11 G9 Q Chromebook is a 3 pound ruggedized notebook designed for the education space with features including a spill-proof keyboard, reinforced ports, and a body that’s been designed to withstand a fall from heights of 4 feet onto plywood or a 2.5 foot fall onto concrete. It’s also powered by Qualcomm’s […]
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Samsung introduces Exynos 2200 processor with AMD RDNA 2 “Xclipse” graphics
Samsung has begun mass production of its first mobile processor with AMD RDNA 2 graphics close to three years after the company first announced it was licensing GPU technology from AMD. The Samsung Exynos 2200 processor is a 4nm chip with eight ARMv9 CPU cores, a neural processing unit for AI, and an Xclipse 920 […]