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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: premium in the right ways

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is beautiful, bold, and totally functional. Samsung’s flagship Chromebook is less expensive and better than before I’ll spare you the suspense: the battery life is good. It’s not incredible. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is far from the longest-lasting Chromebook I’ve ever tested. But after last year’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook… Read more

You Can Mine Ethereum With Apple’s M1: Here’s How, but You Probably Shouldn’t Bother

Home News (Image credit: Apple) Ethereum mining is most profitable on high-end graphics cards, but enthusiasts are often willing to use whatever they have on-hand, especially as the cryptocurrency’s value continues to rise. Now they’ll have another option: Apple’s new M1 chip. Zensors software engineer Yifan Gu found a way to make the ethminer utility… Read more

Apple releases macOS update to prevent damage from third-party docks and dongles

Apple is once again releasing an update to prevent a charging problem from killing MacBooks — this time it’s to fix a problem where 2019 and later MacBook Pros, and 2020 and later MacBook Airs were being damaged when connected to third-party USB-C hubs and docks (via MacRumors). It’s unclear how widespread the issues are,… Read more

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2021) review: Still the flexible master?

(Pocket-lint) – The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 has been around long enough to be considered an evergreen laptop series. It’s an XPS 13 with a full fold-out hinge. You can prop it up in a “tent” position, set it up as an in-bed mini TV, or use it like a laptop. Big real-world upgrades for… Read more

Best Ultrabooks and Premium Laptops 2021

Home Best-picks (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Whether you’re a student, a professional or just want to stay connected and productive, a laptop is one of the most important tools of the trade. But some are better than others, with wide differences in keyboards, battery life, displays and design. If you’re looking for a powerful laptop… Read more

HP Spectre x360 14 Review: The New Best 2-in-1 Laptop

Our Verdict The HP Spectre x360 14 is a beautifully constructed 2-in-1 laptop with a vibrant 3:2 OLED touch screen to showcase your work. It has an excellent keyboard and a variety of ports for all of your accessories. Those who prioritize battery life may want to consider a non-OLED configuration, however. For Sleek, attractive… Read more

The Mac mini with the M1 processor is discounted at several retailers

Apple’s new Mac mini with the M1 chip is on sale at select retailers. If you are looking to buy the base configuration, which has 8GB of memory and 256GB of SSD storage, you can grab it for as low as $600 at Costco, but please note membership is required. If you don’t want a… Read more

Moon 680D

Our Verdict Moon’s 680D network streamer couples refined sound quality and fine build with a generous features set For Refined, well-imaged presentation Articulate and fluid midrange Fine build and finish Against Needs more sonic punch Bluetooth not aptX HD If you’re the kind of person who judges hi-fi by its specifications, high-end network streamers present… Read more

Can a cardboard box run Doom II? Yes

If a gadget has a processor in it, then there’s a decent chance someone’s tried to hack it to run Doom. A Nintendo Game & Watch? Naturally. A MacBook Pro Touch Bar? Sure. Calculators? Why not. Now, thanks to YouTube channel Games Made of Cardboard, we can finally add “cardboard boxes” to that illustrious list…. Read more

What’s on your desk, Sam Byford?

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. While many of us moved to home offices when companies sought to avoid COVID-19 infection, for some people, working at home is the norm. One of those people is Sam Byford, Asia editor for The Verge, who… Read more

Apple will replace these MacBook Pro batteries for free if they don’t charge past one percent

Apple has launched a new, free battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros that won’t charge past one percent. The issue affects “a very small number of customers,” according to Apple. If your battery is affected, you’ll see a “Service Recommended” message when checking the battery health status. “If the status indicates that… Read more

High-resolution audio: everything you need to know

Home Advice (Image credit: Astell & Kern) After years of niche positioning in the music world, “high-resolution audio” (or “hi-res audio”) finally hit the mainstream, thanks to a huge raft of support in streaming services (such as Tidal and Amazon Music HD) and products (from smartphones to most digital hi-fi components). So why should you… Read more

What’s on your desk, Becca Farsace?

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Many people who used to commute to an office every day have passed the six-month mark as remote workers, and we are now working from home offices, dining room tables, desks set up in the corners of… Read more

Zendure’s 100W power bank is down to its lowest price yet

Zendure’s SuperTank power bank is $100 at Wellbots today, which is the lowest price we’ve seen that doesn’t require a coupon code. It will ship for free and is a tax-free purchase for people who live outside of New York state, as well. This battery’s best feature is that it can recharge devices requiring up… Read more

HP Spectre x360 13-inch (2021) Review: Slim Machine, Squat Screen

Our Verdict The HP Spectre x360 has an attractive design and long battery life, though the 16:9 display feels dated. Its only performance downside is in bursty workloads, which we saw some issues with. For Sliim, attractive chassis Solid speakers for a laptop Long battery life Still squeezes in a USB Type-A port Against 16:9… Read more