Windows 11 may be the hot new thing, but Microsoft plans to continue supporting Windows 10 through 2025, and the latest major update begins rolling out today. Although “major” may be overpromising a bit. The Windows 10 November 2021 Update (also known as Windows 10 21H2), incorporates all the smaller security, bug fix, and feature […]
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Lilbits: Fixing Windows 11 for PCs with AMD chips, prepping Windows 10 21H2, and Stadia’s future
When Windows 11 began rolling out earlier this month, some folks with PCs powered by AMD Ryzen processors noticed that their systems were running more slowly. Microsoft and AMD promised to deliver software updates that would fix the issue, and now they’re here. In other recent tech news from around the web, it looks like […]
Chuwi RZBOX is a mini PC with Ryzen 9 4900H for $499 and up
The latest small form-factor desktop computer from Chinese PC maker Chuwi is a 7.4″ x 7″ x 2.4″ computer powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 4900H octa-core processor. First announced in September, the Chuwi RZBOXÂ mini PC is now available for pre-order for $499 and up. For that price you get a barebones computer with AMD’s […]
Simply NUC Cypress is a mini PC with AMD Ryzen V2000 Embedded
The Simply NUC Cypress is a 4.6″ x 4.4″ x 2″ computer with support for up to a 25-watt AMD Ryzen V2748 Embedded processor with Radeon Vega 7 graphics and support for up to four displays. Simply NUC says its the first mini PC with a 4″ x 4″ motherboard powered by AMD Ryzen V2000Â […]
Lenovo launches a 2.7 pound Yoga 13s Ryzen Edition laptop with 2560 x 1600 display in China (and four other laptops)
As expected, Lenovo introduced five new laptops for the Chinese market today, all of which are set to ship with Windows 11 after Microsoft launches the new operating system next week. The Lenovo Yoga 13s Ryzen Edition is the smallest of the bunch, but it packs a fair amount of horsepower into a small body. The […]
Lilbits: New (old) games for feature phones, a fanless Ryzen mini PC and Jolla finally turns a profit
KaiOS is a Linux-based operating system that powers more than 150 million feature phones. It’s not considered a full-fledged smartphone operating system due to limited functionality and limited support for third-party apps. But it brings features like a web browser, media player, and some apps to cheap phones that may not have touchscreen displays. And […]
Morefine S500+ mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5000 hits Indiegogo for $499 and up (crowdfunding)
The Morefine S500+ is a compact desktop computer with support for up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, the ability to drive up to three displays, and configurations available with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of solid state storage. First announced in July, the Morefine S500+ is now available for pre-order through […]
T-Bao launches TBOOK MN45 mini PC with Ryzen 5 4500U
The T-Bao TBOOK MN45 is a 5.2″ x 5.2″ x 2″ computer featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor, support for up to three displays, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and support for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. It’s available for pre-order from Banggood, with a model sporting 16GB of RAM and a 512GB of PCIe […]
Mini PCs with Ryzen 5900HX chips are on the way
At least two Chinese PC makers are planning to launch compact desktop computers powered by AMD’s Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, a 45 watt chip designed for high-performance gaming laptops and mobile workstations. The Morefine S500+ will be available for pre-order through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign soon, and a “coming soon” page gives us some of […]
Lilbits: MSI’s AMD-powered gaming laptops, Windows 11’s new keyboard shortcuts
Lenovo introduced its first Chromebooks powered by 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake processors in January, but now you can finally buy one – Best Buy is selling a 13″ Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible Chromebook with a Pentium Gold 7505 quad-core processor for $419. If you’re in the market for something that packs a little (okay, […]