On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Kojima Productions, the Japanese studio led by Hideo Kojima announces an exclusive collaboration with CD Projekt RED. From the partnership comes a series of free contents for Death Stranding, all dedicated to Cyberpunk 2077.
by Pasquale Fusco published 18 December 2020 , at 17: 11 in the Videogames channel CD Projekt Red
You know, the good Hideo Kojima loves collaborations, especially when they involve his favorite video games. So here is the visionary author of Death Stranding announces a series of free themed content Cyberpunk 2077 , the popular CD Projekt RED title that has long won Metal Gear dad’s heart.
Sam Porter Bridges meets V: here are the new add-ons for Death Stranding
The announcement of the above crossover content (Death Stranding PC x Cyberpunk ) arrives on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Kojima Productions , celebrated last 16 December. The collaboration between the Japanese studio and CD Projekt RED brings a series of cosmetic items with which we will customize the appearance of Sam Porter Bridges, protagonist of Death Stranding, and more.
Among the add-ons introduced by ‘latest free patch, available exclusively for the PC version , we find the sunglasses of Johnny Silverhand , co-star of Cyberpunk 2077 played by actor Keanu Reeves (Matrix, John Wick) ; It will also be possible to modify Sam’s face with the same cybernetic grafts used by V in the RPG of the Polish studio.
The biggest addition is probably the Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X , the fastest motorcycle we can use in Cyberpunk 2077, which in Death Stranding becomes a skin for Sam’s racing car. As some may have already noticed, the vehicle recalls the aesthetics of the Cyberbike seen in Akira , a timeless manga from 1982 made by Katsuhiro Ōtomo.
The CD Projekt RED team also pays tribute to the “small”, but amazing, collaboration with Kojima Productions, inviting players to download the new patch on PC. In this regard, we point out that Death Stranding is currently available at a discount of 50%, on both Steam and the Epic Games Store – at a recommended price of 29,99 EUR.
Recall that Death Stranding saw its debut in November 2019 as an exclusive for PlayStation 4. The action / adventure written and directed by Hideo Kojima has landed on Windows in July 2020, through an excellent port that we told you about on our pages.
(Pocket-lint) – Gaming mice are the high-end devices of the mouse world. They are designed to be more accurate, offer a more comfortable experience and are built to last – as gamers are likely to spend more time with their mouse than anyone else.
Top-of-the-range gaming mice also have multiple buttons, highly adjustable dots per inch (DPI) accuracy and a mass of settings that include everything from custom lighting to macros for specific games.
However, finding the right mouse for you can be tricky. People hold their mouse in different ways and have different sized hands that make purchasing a tricky business. A wide mouse with thumb rests and grips might be perfect for someone with large hands, but others might find a small and sleek mouse preferable, both in terms of fit and agility.
We run through a variety of gaming mice to see which are the best around, taking into account all the things gamers love most – RGB, responsiveness, number of buttons and, of course, value for money.
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Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro
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2.4GHz wireless, low-latency Bluetooth 4.0 or wired USB connection
Swappable side grips and ergonomically textured design
Nine individually customisable RGB lighting zones
1.8 metre braided USB cable
Corsair Utility Engine (iCUE) compatible
18,000 max DPI, on-the-fly DPI switching via buttons and sniper mode
Eight programmable buttons
2,000Hz polling rate
The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro is a true work of art and gaming precision. This is an ergonomically designed mouse with a comfortable textured grip that fits perfectly in the hand. It comes with a swappable side grip which keeps your fingers and thumbs off the gaming surface and allows for accurate mouse movements.
It’s wireless by design – capable of connecting either via wireless or low-latency Bluetooth. A USB wireless transceiver included in the box ensures an instant and responsive connection to your gaming machine via ultra-fast 1ms 2.4GHz wireless. But you can take the Dark Core RGB Pro with you and quickly connect to any other machine that supports Bluetooth in a flash.
As standard, this mouse can manage up to 50-hours of gaming on a single charge. If that doesn’t sound like enough then there’s also the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE – a version that’s compatible with the MM1000 Qi wireless charging mat meaning you can keep the mouse going and going by popping it on the charging zone when not in use. The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE is Qi capable – so not only can it be charged on the mat, but also with any other Qi charging pad you happen to possess. The standard version is not.
Using Corsair’s iCUE software you can do everything from changing the lighting to programming buttons and more. Here, you can customise the Dark Core’s nine main lighting zones with a number of different effects that including static, rainbow, colour pulse and colour shift or choose instant lighting to set the same colour across multiple Corsair devices with a single click.
The Dark Core RGB Pro has been upgraded over the previous model, with more RGB zones including a lighting bar under the thumb buttons that is split into sections and can be individually tweaked.
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This mouse supports up to 18,000 max DPI switchable on-the-fly with the buttons on the top. You can change between three main DPI modes which can be customised in the CUE software.
You can also add to your DPI options by changing one of the eight programmable buttons into a “Sniper” button. This is a fourth ultra-low DPI level for tiny and accurate movements. This needs to be pressed and held, but means you can quickly get back to your standard DPI much more easily too.
High-performance Omron switches provide a lightning-fast response and continue the theme of precision and accuracy. Easily accessible thumb buttons mean you can masterfully activate any setting or macro you want with a small movement of your hand too. Corsair has upped the polling rate of the new Dark Core RGB Pro too. So it’s accurate, responsive and agile.
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The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro is a solid all-rounder. It’s a multi-button mouse with great battery life, a comfortable design and brilliant specs too.
It’s superbly agile, accurate and customisable too. The highlights of this mouse include wired, wireless and Bluetooth connectivity options that make it easy to use on multiple machines with ease. We also really like the dual side grip setup which means your fingers are very rarely interfering with movement and you can keep on gaming until your heart’s content.
Best weight adjustable gaming mouse
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Logitech G502 Lightspeed
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Ergonomically textured thumb rest
114-gram standard weight with extra adjustable weights
Powerplay compatible
Lightspeed wireless technology
11 programmable buttons with hyper-fast scroll wheel
Logitech G Hub compatible for lighting controls, macros and various customisation options
25,600 max DPI, on-the-fly DPI switching via buttons with four custom settings and DPI shift mode
11 programmable buttons customisable with macros, actions and G-shift settings
Up to 60 hours battery life, fast charge capable
This is a mouse that’s not only crammed full of all the usual options, but also has a customisable weighting setup that allows you to adjust its heft to your personal preference.
Logitech’s G502 Lightspeed is a real looker, but it’s much more than that. It’s very much a right-handed mouse, with a mass of easy-access buttons on the left side and very little catering to lefties.
It’s incredibly light and nimble in the hand. It is also customisable in various ways. This mouse comes with 16 grams of extra weights that can be installed within the mouse via hidden flaps in the underside.
Lift the flap with the little G on it and you get access to a hidey-hole which is perfect for storing the USB wireless dongle when you need to travel with the mouse. The underneath of that flap also has room for some of the weights. You can install the two 4 gram weights here and the rest go under the other flap which surrounds the sensor.
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The G502 uses Logitech’s Lightspeed wireless technology to ensure it maintains a low-latency and reliable connection constantly and never lets you down. It also has fast charge capabilities which mean you can get around two and a half hours of battery life from a five-minute charge this way.
The G502 Lightspeed can manage as much as 60 hours of battery life and is also compatible with the Powerplay wireless charging system so it never needs plugging in if you splash out some extra cash.
One of our favourite features of this mouse is the mouse wheel. This is a hyper-fast scroll wheel similar to the one we saw on the Logitech G903. Click a button and you either have a tactile mouse wheel that gives a clicky feedback each time your scroll or an ultra-smooth, ultra-fast wheel that just spins and spins. This setup has a variety of potential uses, but is brilliant for just smashing through long webpages and documents in the blink of an eye. It’s also incredibly satisfying to use.
The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is controlled by Logitech G-Hub – a free download for Windows and Mac that allows you to tweak the various settings on the mouse and customise to your liking.
From within it, you can control the lighting of the two main RGB capable zones, adjust DPI levels, report rates and customise the setup of the buttons. This mouse has 11 different buttons, two of which are sideways presses on the mouse wheel, and they can all be tweaked in here. You can set specific commands (like Windows shortcuts), individual keypresses, macros or actions within this software. It’s possible to do things like assign a button press to start/stop OBS recordings for example. This system is incredibly flexible.
Then there’s G-Shift mode. This lets you add an additional action, button customisation or macro to any button on the mouse. This is then accessible when you activate G-Shift mode (via a key or button press). Essentially you then have 22 buttons instead of 11. Though you will have to remember which is programmed with what.
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Verdict
The G502 Lightspeed is one of our favourite gaming mice when it comes to customisation options. We love many of the little design features of this mouse that make a big difference. The ultra-smooth scroll wheel, the mass of programmable buttons, the reliable wireless connection and the utterly incredible battery life.
This mouse does come with a hefty price tag and it is a tad smaller in the hand than other mice we’ve tested, but its almost certainly worth adding to your shortlist if you’re shopping for a new gaming mouse. It’s bound not to disappoint.
Best RGB gaming mouse
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Corsair Nightsword RGB
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Customisable weight system
Four RGB lighting zones controllable in the iCue software
Six pre-set illumination effects
Patterned rubber grips, ergonomic design and thumb rest
Customised button mapping, surface calibration settings and macro settings
18,000 DPI max, 10 programmable buttons
1000Hz/500Hz/250Hz/125Hz report rates
We’ve seen a fair few gaming mice with RGB lighting, some are in-your-face, some are more subtle and understated.
The Corsair Nightsword verges on the latter, but with multiple lighting zones and numerous other features that make it appealing.
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The Corsair Nightsword is a brilliantly designed feature-packed mouse that has plenty going for it. We’ve suggested that it’s the best RGB mouse, but it’s much more than that. This is an affordable gaming mouse with all the bells and whistles.
It sports a contoured shape, a rubberised textured finish and a design for palm grip specifically for right-handed FPS and MOBA players. Another highlight is the tunable weight system, with six weights (three 4.5g and three 2.8g) that can be placed in different layouts in the underside compartment.
Add to that a design that includes 10 programmable buttons, with DPI switching buttons and multiple easy-access thumb buttons too.
For RGB lighting lovers, there are four lighting zones on this mouse – the logo, the rear, front and mouse wheel. There’s also a DPI indicator that can be tweaked in terms of colour too. All with the usual Corsair RGB goodness.
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The Nightsword has 11 programmable buttons, as well as the ability to switch DPI on the fly. Set three different DPI levels to switch between, as well as custom level for “sniper” mode that can be engaged by pressing and holding one of the thumb buttons to drop into an uber low DPI level for precise movement.
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The Corsair Nightsword is a fantastic little mouse that’s packed full of features but without excessive cost which is refreshing.
It’s comfortable to use all day, whether working or gaming or both. Customisable lighting, buttons and weight systems round off a brilliant package that anyone will love. Unless, of course, you’re a lefty.
Best high-dpi multi-button mouse
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Razer Basilisk Ultimate
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Customisable scroll wheel resistance
Replaceable Multi-function paddle
Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel with customisable resistance
Textured grips and an ergonomic grip
2.4 Ghz HyperSpeed Wireless technology
Razer Synapse 3 compatible
20,000 max DPI adjustable in five different levels
On-the-fly DPI switching via buttons with sensitivity clutch too
11 programmable buttons
The Basilisk Ultimate is a pinnacle of Razer’s design – a wireless mouse with multiple buttons, a nifty charging base, some colourful RGB lighting and interesting features too.
This mouse is packed full of features including a removable multi-function paddle that doubles as an oh-so-satisfying thumb button. This paddle can be customised within the Synapse software, but as default works as a sensitivity clutch. Press and hold the paddle in the middle of a game and you get a temporary reduction in DPI levels for accurate sniping or tiny mouse movements. Once you let go again you’re back to whatever level you were using before.
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The other fun feature is the customisable scroll wheel. On the underside of the mouse, there’s a tiny wheel you can roll to change the way the mouse wheel works. Roll it one way and the scroll wheel becomes smooth and fast, roll it the other and you get a clicky feedback with every tiny movement of the wheel. This is a nice little customisation option that we’ve not seen elsewhere.
That mouse wheel is also sideways clickable and this combination of buttons, along with things like the DPI buttons meaning you get a total of 11 programmable buttons with even more when you engage Hypershift.
This is a wireless gaming mouse with a focus on comfort and usability. When not in use you can pop it on the accompanying charging base to refill the juice. That dock also has a USB passthrough meaning you can plug the wireless dongle directly into it, removing the need for using two ports on your PC for one mouse.
Easy access DPI switching buttons, wonderfully contoured and textured thumb rest and brilliantly ergonomic design make this mouse incredibly comfortable and pleasant to use.
The Razer Basilisk Ultimate uses Razer’s HyperSpeed Wireless technology that provides accurate, lag-free wireless gaming goodness. It’s also designed to run for as much as 100 hours with the lighting turned off – though we feel that might be a little optimistic under normal use, but the dock makes it easy enough to charge anyway.
This mouse also has an insane 14 customisable lighting zones for you to play around within the software.
From Synapse you also get access to tweak the mouse buttons, adjust DPI levels and more. You can set up several different profiles, with five on-board memory profiles on the mouse you can switch between using a small button located underneath.
You can also choose levels of DPI switching in five varying levels up to 20,000 max. Set stages here and you can then switch between them using the two buttons on top near the mouse wheel.
We enjoyed this mouse, particularly for its thumb buttons and mass of customisable settings. The textured grips, ergonomic design and thumb rest make it comfortable and capable during gaming sessions too.
With found the Razer Basilisk to be fantastic for FPS sessions, but also great for everyday use, surfing, browsing and working too. It’s really accurate and the wireless connection never let us down. Meaning we could never blame our tools when we failed to claim a Battle Royale victory or outshoot an opponent.
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If you’re looking for something with a mass of buttons, plenty of programmability options and a stylish design, then look no further.
The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is easily one of the most comfortable and flexible wireless gaming mice we’ve tried.
A ridiculous battery life, snazzy customisable lighting and a convenient charging dock certainly round off an awesome gaming package.
Most stylish gaming mouse
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Roccat Kain 202 AIMO
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Roccat Owl-Eye optical sensor with 16000 DPI
1.8m micro USB cable
2.4GHz wireless
1000mAh inbuilt Li-Ion rechargeable battery with up to 50 hours charge
Omron switches
If style and charm is something you need from your gaming mouse and you’re just a tad bored of boring black mice, then this mouse from Roccat might be the answer.
The Roccat Kain 202 AIMO is not only a pleasantly affordable, feature-rich mouse, it’s also a looker.
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This is a compact gaming mouse with some pleasantly understated style. It’s designed to be both ergonomic and durable with a dirt-resistant, anti-wear coating that should keep things clean even for the messiest gamer.
The Kain 202 AIMO has a number of things going for it. Firstly, a battery life that means it can last up to 50 hours before it needs plugging in. Then there are the eight programmable buttons, which can be doubled up with Roccat’s Easy-Shift technology. Then a multitude of settings that include five customisable DPI levels up to 16,000, a tuneable click, scroll and pointer speed as well as adjustable lift-off distance.
Roccat claims the Kain 202 has ultra-fast Titan Click technology and an Owl-Eye optical sensor that make it agile, accurate and responsive. It shows too as this mouse is a real performer, both in game and out of it.
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Verdict
Although the Roccat Kain 202 AIMO isn’t necessarily the most feature-packed mouse on our list, it is probably the most beautiful. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we love the white colour of this mouse and the durable bodywork that should keep it clean for yonks.
Beauty is more than skin deep too and that shows with this gaming mouse. Backed by a variety of features that include high DPI settings, some funky lighting and neat Easy-Shift button customisation too.
At this price, the Kain 202 is a bargain.
Best large gaming mouse
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Mad Catz R.A.T. PRO X3 Supreme
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Exoframe size adjustable structure with swappable grips and rests
16000 DPI
On-board memory for up to 10 profiles
400 IPS, 50G acceleration, 3000 Hz report rate
Omron switches
10 buttons
If your hands are slightly on the large side, then choosing the right gaming mouse can be tricky. Comfort is a problem and you might find that your thumb can get in the way, at least we do anyway. It’s often hard to find a comfortable, suitably sized mouse that you can use without problem.
The Mad Catz R.A.T. PRO X3 Supreme may well be the weird-looking solution to that issue. We’ve seen Mad Catz mice in the past, but this is the all-singing, all-dancing, supreme version which not only boasts stylish looks but plenty of nifty features too.
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It sports all the usual things you’d expect from a decent gaming mouse. 10 buttons, 16,000 max DPI, onboard memory for profiles and more. But the highlight is the design. Like other R.A.T. mice, this mouse is extendable and ergonomically crafted to be a great fit and one that can be customised to your needs.
It also comes with swappable rests for both sides of the mouse, extra palm rests, pinkie rests and thumb rests that can be swapped out in a matter of seconds. The feet can also be changed and there are even different scroll wheel covers included in the box as well, so you can change how that feels.
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The result of all this is a highly customisable mouse that can be tweaked to fit your particular needs. A real eye-catcher with multiple buttons and a multitude of customisation options. Perfect for gamers who aren’t sure what mouse is for them.
Best MOBA/MMO mouse
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Razer Naga Pro
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20,000 DPI
19 customisable buttons
2 RGB lighting zones
117g weight
Swappable button sideplates
650 IPS, 50G acceleration
MMO and MOBA gamers are generally a different breed of player. They’re often found trying to micromanage and pull off all sorts of moves with multiple macros and complex button presses. If you’re that sort of gamer there are a few mice out there for you. But what if you like MMO gaming but also like shooters? Well, the Razer Naga Pro maybe just what you need.
This mouse seemingly tries to cater to all with an interesting design that not only has everything you’d expect from a gaming mouse, but also has swappable side buttons meaning you can change the thumb button access depending on what you’re playing.
Two side buttons for FPS or 12 for MMO/MOBAs the choice is yours.
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These side plates are held on with magnets, so they’re easy to snap off and on at a whim, to suit your needs. You can then customise the buttons within the Razer Synapse software, setting macros, button presses, actions and more. With Razer’s Hypershift tech, you can also assign a secondary button action when in that mode too, making the number of programmable buttons likely more than anyone would need.
The Naga Pro thrills in other areas too. One of those is its ability to connect in wired, Bluetooth or wireless mode. In Bluetooth, with RGB lighting off you can get as much as 150 hours of battery life out of it too.
Throw in five onboard memory profiles, five custom DPI levels, 100% PTFE feet and a Pixart Optical sensor and you’ve got a real gaming powerhouse.
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The Razer Naga Pro is a fantastic option for gamers who need a different mouse setup for particular games but don’t want to own multiple mice and the expense that comes with that. It’s all-singing, all-dancing and generally fantastic.
Best lightweight gaming mouse
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Glorious PC Gaming Race Model 0
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12,000 max DPI
50 G Max acceleration
250 IPS Max Speed
~0.7mm Lift off Distance
Up to, 1,000 Hz adjustable polling rate
67g weight
6 buttons
Professional gamers will tell you that weight is all that matters. A lightweight mouse is easier to move swiftly, even on lower (more accurate) DPI settings.
That’s where the Glorious PC Gaming Race Model 0 comes in. This mouse weighs in at just 67 grams and delivers speed in other areas too.
It’s designed with slick PTFE feet known as G-Skates and a lightweight flexible USB cable that makes the entire thing nimble and agile.
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It sports a honeycomb design and some seriously snazzy RGB lighting thanks to the lighting strips on either side which send a satisfying glow through the inside of the mouse.
Simple software allows you to adjust DPI levels (switchable via the button underneath), adjust lighting, tweak polling rate, lift off distance and more.
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The Model O is a surprisingly affordable gaming mouse with fantastic style and gaming prowess. The lightweight design makes it nimble and agile and it’s incredible feature-rich for such an affordable mouse too. It might be tough to keep clean in the long run, but there’s no denying it’s a looker and a great bit of kit.
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Roccat Burst Pro
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Lightweight 68g design
16,000 max DPI adjustable in five levels
Roccat Titan Optical Switches
Honeycomb design with outer shell
Eight programmable button
The Roccat Burst Pro is the company’s answer to the wave of lightweight honeycomb mice that have hit the market of late. With the benefits of a hollow mouse but without the danger of dirt and dust build-up on the internals. It’s also affordable but doesn’t skimp on quality. The Burst Pro has an accurate Owl-Eye optical sensor and Roccat’s Titan Optical Switches making it accurate and robust – guaranteed upto 100 million clicks. This mouse won’t burst your wallet, but it might make you pro.
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Endgame Gear XM1
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50 CPI to 16,000 CPI sensitivity
50 G Max acceleration
450 IPS Max Speed
2mm Lift off Distance
250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz adjustable polling rate
The Endgame Gear XM1 might not look like anything special, but don’t let that fool you. It’s understated in its gaming power but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. It’s accurate, responsive and swift too. Thought has clearly gone into the design and we love the simple touches like the ultra-flexible cable which doesn’t tug or snag on the desk.
It’s affordable and serious. If you don’t care about the thrills of RGB and more premium mice and just want something that does the job, then you’re in for treat.
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Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini
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8500 max DPI
300 IPS max speed
35G max acceleration
100% PTFE feet
Speed flex cable
62-gram weight
6 programmable buttons with Hypershift
If you have smaller hands or prefer a diddy mouse to do your gaming with then the Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini may well be the device for you. This is a titchy little mouse which is designed to be lightweight, comfortable and agile too.
It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of other gaming mice on this list, but it makes up for that in other ways.
It weighs just 62 grams, sports six programmable buttons (more with Razer Hypershift) and is surprisingly nifty. We also like the optional anti-slip grips included in the box which make the mouse easier to grip and meaner looking too. Small mouse, small price, big personality. What’s not to like?
We’d recommend combining it with the Razer Gigantus V2 for the hilarious joy of using a tiny mouse on a gigantic mouse mat.
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Mad Catz R.A.T. 6+
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11 programmable buttons (including side slung additional mouse wheel)
Up tp 12,000 DPI
50G acceleration, 2,0000Hz report rate
131 grams
The Mad Catz R.A.T. 6+ is one of the most bonkers looking mice you’re ever likely to see. It’s also feature-rich for this price too. It boasts an adjustable weight system, multiple programmable buttons and is even able to extend in size as well.
We feel like this mouse is probably the perfect choice for those who aren’t too sure what size mouse they need or gamers who vary their grip between palm, claw or finger-tip. A comfortable thumb rest, easy access buttons and extendable length make this mouse ergonomically enjoyable.
Add in all the usual features you’d expect from a decent gaming mouse like DPI switching, profiles, macros and customisable buttons and you’ve certainly got a great package. The R.A.T. 6+ might not be the best mouse on our list, but it’s certainly worth considering.
Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced that it will be removing CD Project Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 from its online PlayStation Store. It also announced that it will be offering full refunds to those who already purchased the game.
SIE strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, and we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store and want a refund. Please visit the following link to initiate the refund: https://t.co/DEZlC0LmUG.
— Ask PlayStation (@AskPlayStation) December 18, 2020
The company has set up a website where customers can signup to submit their request for a refund. Once it is confirmed that you purchased the game from the PlayStation Store, you should get your refund. However, this may be difficult at the moment as the company is getting inundated with a lot of requests from disgruntled customers.
CD Project Red launched Cyberpunk 2077 on December 10 on Windows 10, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia. The game was initially announced in 2012 but the launch date was set to be April 16 2020, which was eventually delayed to September 17, then to November 19, and then finally to December 10.
Since its release, users complained about excessive issues across multiple platforms, but most notably on the two home consoles. PlayStation and Xbox owners faced poor performance, with frame rates often dipping under 30 and even 20fps during gameplay, as well as crashes that would send them to the console’s homescreen. The performance is particularly poor on the base PS4 and Xbox One S, although the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X aren’t significantly better.
The game also proved inherently buggy, with glitches across the game world that can cause characters to behave in unexpected ways, making it difficult to play even if you ignore the other issues.
The only way to run the game without the performance issues was to play it on a next generation console. A PS5 or an Xbox Series X|S can brute force the game to run better but that still wouldn’t solve the crashing and game code issues. Note that the game currently has no dedicated version for the next generation consoles and it is using backwards compatibility to play the PS4 and Xbox One versions.
The PC version is relatively well-off in comparison. While the game has extreme CPU and GPU requirements that far exceed the company’s stated system requirements and the game code issues still exist, if you have a high-end gaming PC then you can at least enjoy playable framerates.
When users first complained about the issues with the game, CDPR released a statement on December 14 apologizing for the situation on consoles and also stating that they will be releasing smaller updates soon and then larger patches first in January and later in February. They also asked players on PlayStation and Xbox to refund the game if they aren’t happy.
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— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) December 18, 2020
Following that today SIE released a statement saying they are removing the game from its store until further notice and that players who purchased it already can apply for a full refund. This statement was followed later by one from CDPR, where it said that you can still purchase the physical copy through other stores and everyone who still has the game will continue to get updates.
This is the first time Sony has had to remove a AAA title from its PlayStation Store over issues with the game. We have seen situations in the past, such as with the PC release of Batman Arkham Knight, where the developer pulled the title due to issues at launch, but rarely has the platform owner had to step in and pull the plug. This gives us an idea of the volume of complaints the company must have received over the week and also the severity of the issues in question. It would not at all be in Sony’s interests to have a major title that performs so poorly be on its store, even if it is on its outgoing model.
As of this writing, Microsoft has not released a statement regarding the status of the game on its online store. However, you could still apply for a refund on the Xbox if you aren’t happy.
On a personal note, as someone who is 30 hours into the game on the PC, I mostly have mixed feelings about it after reaching what seems like halfway into the main story (I spend more time doing side quests). I would have a lot more thoughts on the game once I finish my playthrough and if you are interested in a review of sorts then let me know in the comments below.
Microsoft and its partners have responded to a malware operation known as the SolarWinds attack, including the so-called with sinkhole tactics.
FireEye recently unveiled an extensive offensive operation in which attackers suspected of being state-run attacked a Trojan dubbed Sunburst (FireEye) and Solorigate (Microsoft) into the popular SolarWinds Orion enterprise software. Behind Sunburst is believed to be a group of hackers known as the APT 29 and Cozy Bear, suspected of being linked to the Russian intelligence service. The attack itself began as early as last spring, although it has only just survived.
Now Microsoft has outlined what it will do to counter the attack. The company said it manually removed the digital certificates used by the Trojan-infected files as soon as the attack came to light. In practice, this means that no Windows configuration agrees to run these files because it sees them as untrusted.
In addition, Microsoft updated Windows Defender to detect and alert users of a used Trojan. On Wednesday, however, the company decided to change the standard functionality of Windows Defender for Solorigate from mere warning to automatic quarantine. Automatically quarantining infected files is effective, but at the same time it can also cause a system crash, for example.
In addition, Microsoft and its partners have isolated the so-called avsvmcloud.com site used by the attackers. with sinkhole tactics. Sinkhole refers to the way in which a server is isolated by means of DNS servers from the rest of the Internet to direct traffic destined for them elsewhere. As a result, the malware loses the ability to communicate with its host server and is left without instructions
The first commercial virtualization software for Macs with Apple Silicon has been released: Parallels offers interested users a technical preview of Parallels Desktop 16 for the test and thus enables the use of virtual machines on the new ARM Macs. This also makes it possible to run Windows 10 in a virtual machine – but only in the ARM version that Microsoft has Insider program for download.
Several restrictions, some of them permanent Parallels new virtualization engine has several limitations, as the manufacturer announced to beta testers. Some are to be eliminated in the course of further development, but others are due to “fundamental technical restrictions with regard to the Intel x 86 platform”. These should include the fact that Parallels on Macs with Apple Silicon is unable to run x 86 – based operating systems in a virtual machine – for virtualization is a for the ARM architecture designed operating system as image (VHDX or ISO) required. ARM 32 apps don’t work either, Parallels notes.
At the moment it is also not possible to pause and resume virtual machines later; users have to shut them down each time. This should be one of the restrictions that will be resolved later. Interested users can refer to the “Parallels Desktop 16 for M1 Mac Technical Preview” on the manufacturer’s website.
Windows 10 for ARM as virtual machine As testers report, Windows for ARM can already be used as a virtual machine, Parallels also supports DirectX 11. Thanks to x 64 emulation, the ARM version of Windows now allows the use of programs that were developed for PCs with Intel processors – that’s how things run also the development environment Visual Studio.
According to Apple, it is also conceivable that Windows will come natively on ARM Macs: The hardware is capable of this, an Apple manager recently explained and at the same time referred to the software Group – appropriate support for Macs with “Apple Silicon” is “really in Microsoft’s hands”. With Boot Camp, Apple has long been offering its own drivers to run Windows on Intel Macs.
by Mattia Speroni, published on 18 December 2020, at 11: 31
?? Skylum Luminar AI is the photo editing software presented these days that brings Artificial Intelligence to the service of the user, both expert and novice, allowing him to edit photographs quickly. ?
Skylum officially presented the new photo editing software called Luminar AI that promises to revolutionize the work of creatives around the world thanks to its features. As the name suggests, there are many integrated technologies that exploit the Artificial Intelligence , following that which is a trend also carried out by competitors, such as Adobe. All this without limiting the user’s creativity.
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Luminar AI promises to be usable by all users, both those more savvy than beginners. Thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence in many processes it will be possible to minimize changes more boring, thus leaving more space for the creative part. The words of Alex Tsepko (CEO of Skylum) sum up this idea “we created Luminar AI so that people can focus on the results and photos and not worry too much about the editing process” .
The computational and analysis models allow you to scan the photographs and find the problems that could worsen their quality. At this point the software itself recommends the user on the steps to follow helping him for the most common operations. For those who have more experience, they can choose whether to skip a step, customize it or modify it manually, thus giving a more “personal” .
The photo editing software applies effects intelligently adapting to the various needs of different professionals such as photographers, designers, communicators and digital artists. According to Dima Sytnik (CPO of Skylum) “in less than two minutes, creators can go from a raw image to 10 or more starting points with a rich rendering to start with “.
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Among the tools of Skylum Luminar AI we find for example Body AI for changing a subject’s body, or Iris AI to change its eyes. Again with regard to the portraits we also find Face AI and Skin AI which help to define face and skin of the person portrayed personalizing it.
Obviously, an intelligent function dedicated to the sky could not be missing, and it is called Sky AI . Artificial Intelligence automatically recognizes the sky in a photograph and allows you to change its appearance. Atmosphere AI instead adds fog and haze in a realistic way .
For those who want to waste little time to personalize and improve their images, you can use Accent AI which allows you to apply a series of automatic filters to improve the overall appearance in a single pass. The instrument Composition AI instead it will allow you to cut images to get the perfect composition.
Users can download Luminar AI as a standalone application or as a plug-in for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop or as an extension for Apple Photos. The license for one computer has a price of 79 EUR instead for two computers a discount is applied and you get to 99 EUR.
With the Windows Machine Config Operator (WMCO), Red Hat is introducing Windows container support into its Kubernetes distribution OpenShift, creating a common Kubernetes basis for Windows and Linux container workloads. Until now, only Linux applications could be containerized, Windows applications had to run in VMs that were integrated into the OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) via the virtualization layer.
With OpenShift 4.6, Windows applications that were created in Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code can now also be containerized and executed in OpenShift. However, this is currently limited to OCP on Azure and OCP on AWS. Support in OCP on vSphere, on Bare Metal, on Red Hat Virtualization, on Red Hat OpenStack Platform and managed OpenShift offerings such as Azure RH OpenShift and OpenShift Dedicated is to follow.
Largely automated The Windows Machine Config Operator is a prerequisite for containerized Windows applications on OpenShift. The certified OpenShift operator is based on the Kubernetes Operator Framework and, according to Red Hat, is also supported by Microsoft. Administrators can access the WMCO via the Operator Hub in order to integrate and manage their Windows containers in Kubernetes via the OpenShift console.
The WMCO configures Windows VMs as working nodes for the Kubernetes cluster on which the Windows container workloads can then run. To do this, the administrator creates a MachineSet that uses a Windows image with the Docker container runtime installed. The operator then searches for machines with the designation machine.openshift.io/os-id: Windows . In future versions, Windows containers will also have the newer containerd format preferred by Kubernetes.
A detailed guide to containerizing Windows applications under OpenShift 4.6 can be found in Red Hat’s OpenShift blog.
Six months after the last major update, Arch Linux released BlackArch Linux at the beginning of December. All basic components of the proud 12 GByte Live systems were updated to the status of the Arch Linux installation media 2020. 12. 01 brought.
The updated kernel and particularly fresh program versions for everyday Linux use are rather secondary in the case of BlackArch. What makes the distribution special, in addition to its minimalist window manager with the inevitable hacker aesthetic, is the collection of tools supplied, which is intended to support security experts and ambitious security hobbyists in penetration tests and the search for vulnerabilities. In the course of the update, it was again significantly expanded: More than 100 new tools have been added, 2621 are now in total.
We tried BlackArch Linux, which is rather unknown compared to similarly oriented distributions such as Kali Linux and Parrot OS.
Live system or installation to choose from The large tool collection explains the colossal scope of the live system, which is available for USB sticks from 16 GBbyte capacity is created and with “dd” or under Windows (64 bit) is written to the USB data carrier with programs such as Etcher. A prepared image in OVA format for operation as a virtual machine even comes up 28 Gigabyte.
BlackArch is also available as an installable system with its own, also very simple bootstrap installer for the shell. This is a rolling release that, like the “normal” Arch Linux, is continuously updated via the package manager “pacman”.
BlackArch download overview on the project website English language installation Tutorial Rather short BlackArch documentation in several languages Tried: BlackArch Linux (7 pictures) Set up BlackArch package sources under Arch Linux A prepared script turns any already installed Arch Linux or even a Manjaro into BlackArch.
(Image: Screenshot) Package sources for flexible retrofitting It is exciting for users of existing Arch Linux installations that the developers of BlackArch also provide a package source to upgrade Arch-based systems to special distributions for the hunt for security holes. As we found out in a short test, Manjaro systems also get along with the BlackArch package sources despite the differences to pure Arch. These offer users the advantage of conveniently bringing selected tools to the system as required without having to compile from AURs (Arch User Respositories).
A is used on the BlackArch to accommodate the BlackArch package source -Website available script which the command
wget https: // BlackArch .org / strap.sh in the shell to an existing Arch Linux downloads before it starts after checking for plausibility with the call
sudo bash strap .sh sets up the package source. The package manager “pacman” can after the synchronization of the package lists with
sudo pacman -Syyu via the command
pacman -Sgg | grep BlackArch | less List all installable tools from BlackArch.
The BlackArch package sources are also for the Aarch 64 – Architecture available and work with Arch Linux unofficial ARM port. This also makes them interesting for boards with ARM processors such as the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4.
The tools at a glance With a meticulous listing of each individual tool on the BlackArch website, the distribution stands out positively from its competitor Parrot OS , for which such an overview is missing so far. Each tool has a link to the respective project page, which (hopefully) provides further information. In fact, it makes sense to first consult this BlackArch program list and then start and explore the required program directly in a terminal in the BASH.
In general, the programs are designed according to their purpose in 50 categories of “A” such as “Anti -Forensics “via” E “for” Exploitation “to” W “for” Wireless “. In addition to the usual heavyweights like Metasploit, the Burp Suite and the packet sniffer Wireshark, numerous smaller, specialized scanners are represented.
If you’ve been waiting anxiously for your radio-controlled Cybertruck, you’re going to have to wait a little longer: Mattel has had to delay it until May 2021, according to Bloomberg.
The RC cars, announced in February, were supposed to ship this month, but have been delayed because of “unforseen production issues.” Mattel appears to be experiencing “manufacturing hell,” though the company did not release details on the delay.
These toys are scaled-down versions of the real Cybertruck, and come in two models: an 1:64 scale model, which costs $20, and an 1:10 scale model that costs $400. Both models went out of stock after pre-orders.
Tesla’s Cybertruck, unveiled in November 2019, is a futuristic, electric spin on a pickup truck. The angular, stainless steel truck has armored glass windows, though, embarrassingly, they shattered during a public test. Still, CEO Elon Musk has said it’s the “truck you want in the apocalypse.” The $69,900 tri-motor Cybertruck is expected to hit the road in late 2021, with the $39,900 rear-wheel drive version coming in 2022.
The $400 toy version of the truck is supposed to be hobbyist grade and off-roadable. And while it may not have the armored glass windows of the real thing, it does come with a sticker that makes its window look shattered, just like in the demo.
While any hardcore Tesla fans who reserved the car may be disappointed, this is just another way that the model imitates reality. Tesla is infamous for its delays. The Model X shipped a year after was promised, the cheapest Model 3 went past its delivery timeframe, and the Roadster’s release was supposed to be this year — but wasn’t.
So in a sense, Hot Wheels is just trying to give you the experience of buying one of Tesla’s actual cars, just at a 1:100 scale cost.
Microsoft’s browser was also released for the new Apple processors, although still in “Canary” version
of Nino Grasso published on 17 December 2020 , at 19: 21 in the Apple channel Apple Microsoft macOS
There are probably not many users who use Edge on Mac, however Microsoft is showing diligence in supporting Apple Silicon . After bringing most of the Office suite in native version for Apple M1, the Redmond giant announced the arrival of the first Canary version of Microsoft Edge with support for ARM devices 64 of Apple .
You asked, and we delivered! 💪 Native support for Mac ARM 64 devices is now available in our Canary channel. Download it today from our Microsoft Edge Insiders website! https://t.co/qJMMGV0HjU
– Microsoft Edge Dev (@MSEdgeDev) December 16, 2020
Just as happened with Word, Excel and the other applications of the Office suite, also with Edge there are evident benefits on the plan performance. The new version can be installed on all MacBook Air, MacBook Pro from 13 inches and Mac mini with M1 processor , on which the browser will no longer work in emulation but in a completely native way.
Previously, as with all applications developed for Intel microarchitecture, the Apple computers with M1 used the proprietary layer Rosetta 2 to translate the Microsoft browser code and make it edible for the integrated chipset. Now, however, Edge (in Canary version, therefore beta) can work natively with evident performance advantages.
Microsoft declares that the new version of Edge can be downloaded from the Insider portal, as it is not yet finalized. It should be kept in mind that Canary builds are the least stable ones, so more or less serious bugs can be encountered while running the software. In fact, using a Canary version as the main browser is definitely not recommended.
It is curious to note Microsoft’s interest in the new promising competitor platform. It took the company several months to implement similar native ARM 64 support for their apps on Windows 10, while she is showing definitely ready with Apple Silicon. We do not yet know, however, when native support for Apple Silicon will be publicly released in a finalized version for all users.
Based on the technology platform RED Engine , Cyberpunk 500 is set to become an important benchmark for video game graphics. Made by those who have already amazed the world with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , or CD Projekt RED, Cyberpunk 2077 offers a vast open world without sacrificing not only detail but also the new generation effects in Ray Tracing . The latter is present not only on the reflections , as we have already been accustomed to several games, but also in the shadows and especially in the global illumination (something similar had already been seen in Metro Last Light) and in diffused lighting .
Evaluate an engine like that of Cyberpunk 500 is certainly not easy. The first feeling that it returns is that it is something new compared to the previous videogame panorama, in terms of polygonal density and realism. With the debut of the next generation consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X , it is not automatic that there is a real new generation also for the graphic technologies behind the games. In short, we have the hardware but not the software immediately, as always happens with every generational renewal.
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For these reasons Cyberpunk 2077 was immediately identified as the true new generation. Although developed by an independent team, such as the Polish CD Projekt RED, thanks to the excellent work done in the past Cyberpunk 2077 is a project supported by a very expensive investment, which allowed it to go further on the technological side, as well as on the content side. CDPR is also financed by the Polish government and by a number of investors who have rewarded its peculiar relationship with the fanbase and its effort to innovate, without necessarily paying attention to the immediate economic return.
Let’s start ours technical analysis with the performance comparison between GeForce and Radeon of the new generation. Compared to the recent benchmarks carried out here in the newsroom, the GeForces seem in slightly better shape, and slightly outperform the Radeons. In any case, however, Cyberpunk 500 is revealed on a stable and well optimized PC, with a solid frame rate in almost all occasions.
Not only for the technology, but also for the gameplay, Cyberpunk 2077 recalls recent Rockstar Games titles, Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 , and with these it clashes not only on the ability to process large game worlds but also from the point of view of their population. That is, it is not enough for a world to be large and full of things, but it must also be alive, and to some extent unpredictable.
And the world of Cyberpunk 2077 has many surprises in store. The long wait for this RPG has been rewarded with an extremely engaging adventure , capable of capturing the player with an excellent narrative component workmanship and with a traditional gameplay, but that has been able to catch us off guard on more than a few occasions.
The beating heart of CD Projekt RED production is precisely Night City, a setting that is nothing short of surprising for what concerns its complexity, not to mention the artistic goodness that we find in every corner. This futuristic megalopolis reflects the new face of society: it is a world marked by technology – which has reached the point of being able to alter human bodies with grafts of all kinds – and by violence, so widespread as to be on the agenda. The large corporations take advantage of this depravity to freely exercise their power, moving the threads of politics and, therefore, of the authorities.
We will catapult into this world taking the form of V, the protagonist of Cyberpunk
. It will be up to the players to determine the appearance, gender and origins of the next star of Night City, taking advantage of a detailed editor for the creation of the character and, above all, the background system. V can choose the Street Life , spending it alongside the most dangerous criminals in the city and the authorities that hinder them – those who do not I’m on the payroll, at least. The path of the Corporative is no less peaceful, having to cover up the terrible crimes committed by their corporation and watching their backs from rival organizations: the war is always around the corner. The Nomad has the freedom guaranteed by the Badlands on his side, but will soon give up that privilege to embrace the wilder life of Night City.
Whatever your “life path”, in the end V will take only one path: that of the mercenary, an outlaw who will clash with the same corporations that hold the power and with the criminal gangs that control the megalopolis. In order to gain a certain reputation we will take part in all kinds of missions: we will improvise hit men, thieves, swindlers; we will do what it takes to become big shots, to be remembered.
The role-playing component of Cyberpunk 500 is as complex as it is deep , and don’t forget to pay homage to Mike Pondsmith’s original RPG. Behind our alter ego hides an articulated tree of skills from which dozens of talents flourish, those related to combat, stealth and to technological knowledge. We will be able to unleash our fury holding a rifle or a katana or act in the shadows as a real netrunner, eliminating the enemy defenses after having violated their systems. Players will be free to choose the most suitable approach, for any situation, as well as the ability to carry conversations with the eccentric personalities of Night City – even a simple word will be enough to alter the outcome of a mission.
To complete V’s story you will need between 25 and 30 hours of play , but the overall duration of the experience offered by Cyberpunk 2077 goes far beyond these figures. There are hundreds of activities to take part in, such as the (surprising) side missions scattered around Night City and its surroundings, not to mention the numerous tasks proposed by our dear Fixers.
The same city will charm you with its decadent technological beauties, stealing a few extra hours while you wander in search of a new system with which to strengthen your body. Night City can really bewitch you, but this will also and above all depend on the capabilities of your hardware and how much time you have wasted putting your hand to the graphics settings.
Regarding the implementation of the Ray Tracing, this gives realism and fidelity to the game images, especially as regards the reflections, which are generated on the basis of what actually happens in real time in the game scene. They are in high definition and also take into account light sources outside the game screen, which is very difficult to manage with traditional rasterization. Let’s start to see what are the graphics options available in Cyberpunk 2077 , with 6 presets Quality: Low, Medium, High, Ultra, Medium Ray Tracing and Ultra Ray Tracing.
CD Projekt RED has worked with NVIDIA to ensure that in Cyberpunk 2077 there are state-of-the-art ray-traced effects and that the DLSS can do its job, improving performance. As is known, it is not so much NVIDIA that deliberately wants to insist on Ray Tracing, but this technology is part of a path of improvement of all the graphics components of games dictated by Microsoft, as has always happened in the history of the evolution of graphics for video games. . With the DirectX Ray Tracing (DXR) feature included in the DirectX API 12, Microsoft has indeed introduced Ray Tracing in Windows 10 in a agnostic mode with respect to the hardware platform. In Cyberpunk 2077, in addition to the DLSS, we also find FidelityFX CAS for the improvement of the definition of distant objects with respect to the observation point. We examine it in the course of the article.
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Ray Tracing, as fans now know well, it is clearly noticeable on surfaces that behave like a mirror or on the supe shiny rfici. Before Ray Tracing this type of reading was managed with screen-space reflections, which returned enjoyable images but with some inaccuracies. In particular, they are not able to update the reflections generated by moving objects for each frame and do not contemplate reflections coming from objects that are outside the game screen, that is the portion of the environment framed. All this can lead to discontinuity of color in the reflections or the lack of certain objects, especially those that are behind the silhouette of the character played by the player.
on the left you will always find the version without Ray Tracing, on the right with Ray Tracing in the more complete variant.
Reflections in Ray Tracing, combined with denoising, remedy all these imperfections with artifact-free and physically correct reflections. This means that the reflections are carefully managed according to the type of surface on which they are located, which can be semi-glossy or rough, from glass to brushed metals.
Also note that unlike what we saw in Watch Dogs: Legion , where Ray Tracing was limited only to reflections and particularly reflective surfaces, in Cyberpunk 2077 you have benefits at the level of the entire game screen. In this comparison, in fact, we notice a visual improvement on the wet surface, as well as on the puddles, and, as we will see better shortly, also as regards the shadows and the diffused lighting.
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Notice how the reflections on the cars are managed differently with Ray Tracing enabled: indeed, we would do better to say that they are there and are dynamic in the latter case, while they disappear completely in the absence of Ray Tracing.
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In the graphic options menu of Cyberpunk 2077 we find three types of options related to Ray Tracing: reflections, shadows and lighting. As for the shadows , the environmental occlusion contributes to the visual rendering of the contact surfaces between objects and the ground, giving the scene a sense depth. Without environmental occlusion, in fact, we would have a sensation of floating in the air for all the objects in the scene. We are talking about a shading technique that determines the amount of light that must fall on the objects in the scene, simulating the rendering of the shadows in the points where the geometries are in contact.
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In Cyberpunk 2077, the environmental occlusion managed by Ray Tracing is more faithful because it does not darken excessively areas of the screen that do not require such treatment, which can result in an unnatural appearance for certain objects. Note that with Ray Tracing enabled, the edges of the shadows appear realistically softened (soft shadows). In addition, the overall complexity of the image increases, as does its fidelity level.
Ray Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 not only improves the ambient occlusion, but also gives a pleasant richness in terms of blackening of the shadows where necessary, high detail resolution without aliasing and more consistent detail. Both the shadows of nearby objects and those of distant objects are handled correctly and they intersect each other correctly.
Complement of the ambient occlusion can be considered the global illumination . We are talking about a lighting technique that models the way in which the light is dispersed on various surfaces, bounces and indirectly illuminates the other objects in the scene. When a ray of light hits a surface, thanks to Ray Tracing the surrounding objects receive realistic indirect lighting. Also, if the contact surface or light source is colored, that precise color will naturally spread over the surrounding objects.
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This is the theory, because, to the naked eye, in the case of the sun’s rays it is difficult to distinguish which may be the correct colors for indirect lighting on various objects. What is certain is that on a theoretical level with Ray Tracing we have visually more correct scenes. Indeed, going a little further, this is precisely the true essence of Ray Tracing in a final analysis, that is the accurate calculation, starting from the final pixel, of the color of the latter taking into account all the bounces made previously by the bright rays. Naturally this type of management involves a very important consumption of processing resources: it corresponds to the Insane setting of the Ray Tracing lighting item in the Cyberpunk graphic options menu 2077. On our ultra-pumped test system with Intel Core i9 – 10900 K, 16 GB DDR4 RAM – 4000 and SSD drives, in the case of the new GeForce RTX 3090 cannot be reached 30 frames per second in 4K.
In the absence of Ray Tracing, the sun simply illuminates a building or a character, while with Ray Tracing enabled as regards the option of global illumination, sunlight realistically bounces off structures or the ground, absorbing its color and reflecting it naturally on the surrounding environment. The result is a soft and slightly colored light.
With the following comparison, which analyzes the case of global illumination that filters a closed environment, you can see how the lighting is more realistic and credible.
In the case of this underpass, note instead how the light bouncing off the bridge is darker and more efficient the ambient occlusion effect.
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Some might think that a management system is useless ‘global illumination like that if it then impacts so much on performance. From another point of view, the path to make the virtual scene completely coherent on the physical and lighting level is very important in the field of 3D graphics. Cyberpunk 500 offers all sorts of different settings, allowing those who prefer smooth visuals to configure the game accordingly, and those who like visual accuracy to resort to items like the Insane setting.
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The Cyberpunk Engine 2077 contemplates Ray Tracing also for diffused lighting . This is best seen in areas where there are emissive lights that project light onto each other and surrounding areas. The best way to see diffuse lighting, in other words, is to look at some of the many bright neon signs found around Night City. Diffuse ray-traced lighting is able to capture the color of neon lights and transmit it to surrounding objects and small surfaces.
Note in this particular case how the yellow light coming from the neon below is diffused. The diffused lighting managed by Ray Tracing not only gives a sense of realism, but is definitely captivating.
But it’s not just about having more captivating images with Ray Tracing: indeed, in many other cases the light management is more balanced and credible.
Cyberpunk 2077 does not consider only i neon as emissive lights, but it also does this with the whole sky, as sunlight is scattered from the atmosphere. This affects the entire game world, ensuring the correct occlusion of buildings and objects on the road.
The DLSS in Cyberpunk 2077 is available in five variants: Auto, Quality, Balanced, Performance and Performance Ultra. Each of these options affects the resolution of the DLSS effect rendering, with the Auto option automatically setting the optimal DLSS mode based on the selected resolution and available computing resources. During our tests, even in the presence of a very armored platform with the GeForce RTX 3090, we noticed that Auto often corresponds (if not always) to the Performance setting, which is one of the more efficient in terms of performance gain.
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DLSS helps restore image information that is lost because the object is too far from the viewing point or why applying anti-aliasing is not as effective. As we have already seen in the case of Watch Dogs: Legion , there are no qualitative differences based on the application of the DLSS, which therefore manages to restore the original image quality in all cases without compromising on quality. Except for Ultra Performance, which makes details slightly more washed out and does a less precise job in terms of anti-aliasing. That said, Performance Ultra also allows you to recover a considerable portion of performance and is designed for the game in 8K , therefore with images natively at a remarkable resolution.
While Ray Tracing serves to increase image fidelity, DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) reduces the performance loss that normally the processing of the complex algorithm underlying the Ray Tracing involves. DLSS is handled by the latest generation GeForce hardware via Tensor Cores. It is based on a deep learning neural network trained on tens of thousands of very high resolution images rendered offline by a supercomputer. These images are fed to the machine at a very low frame rate and for each pixel they are subjected 64 different samples.
Based on such shrewd training, and which has gone on for many hours, the neural network can apply what it has learned to low resolution images. It does so through an artificial intelligence model managed locally by the PC through the NVIDIA drivers.
Below is the performance result with DLSS enabled and disabled with the GeForce RTX 3090: mind-blowing, especially the performance gain with Ray Tracing and Crowd Global Illumination enabled. In other words, once again DLSS conveys the idea that processing on GeForce cards benefits from calculations performed upstream and not in real time, proving to be crucial to be able to play in Ray Tracing.
Among the graphic options of Cyberpunk 2077 we also find FidelityFX CAS, both in static and dynamic version. In the latter case it intervenes on the native rendering resolution in order to improve performance, while in the first case it improves the definition of objects far from the observation point.
FidelityFX Content Adaptive Sharpening is the hardware-agnostic dynamic sharpening filter to improve visual details in all circumstances, useful in this case to allow players to capture any detail even in dark areas. The contribution of FidelityFX CAS is interesting here, because it not only increases the level of detail by adjusting the contrast ratio, but improves the overall sharpness of the image.
Finally, let’s close with the analysis of the various presets present in Cyberpunk 2077, already mentioned, and what is the performance impact on the various video cards involved of our discussion.
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The comparison represents a kind of summary of what we said in the course of the article. The Ray Tracing options make the difference in terms of image quality, even more so than the various texture quality settings, albeit present but with a relative impact on both quality and performance. Once again it is the shadows that give a decidedly different look to the various presets.
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As regards the Medium Ray Tracing preset, the Ray is obviously activated Tracing, but only for Shadows and Lighting, set to Medium detail. Ray tracing reflections, on the other hand, are disabled. The DLSS is on Auto. Ultra ray tracing activates reflections, shadows and global illumination, set to Ultra. The DLSS is still on Auto.
As for the textures, the benchmark also confirms what we had perceived with the qualitative analysis: it seems that CDPR has not done a job of scaling on this component, and that the various quality settings for the textures have no effect.
Finally we went to touch the CPU and RAM operating values from the BIOS, to verify how Cyberpunk 2077 behaves in critical conditions. At Full HD resolution, we went to change the core and thread values of ours 10900 K, experiencing a drop in performance only starting from the 4 core / 8 thread setting. As for the RAM, as expected since Night City is populated by many objects, characters, cars and more, there is a significant performance drop by removing an 8 GB module from our test platform. No variation in performance, however, with the memory at different frequencies.
To conclude, therefore, it must certainly be said that Cyberpunk 2077 is not an indifferent job , and that the Ray Tracing options significantly improve more areas of its game screens, and are not limited to a single effect as happens with many other titles. At the same time, however, it must be stressed that something did not go the right way in the development of this game. The first disappointing demos shown at E3, the constant postponements and the crunch problems that have plagued the development team are clear signs that completing such a complex job, like that necessary for a game as large as Cyberpunk 2077, it is difficult even for a tea m passionate like CD Projekt RED.
Cyberpunk 2077 gives the feeling that many technologies prepared for The Witcher 3 have required an almost total rewrite . Managing a city full of structures and population is not like managing the vast expanses of The Witcher 3. Many aspects of the game have been affected, starting with the artificial intelligence, which is very deficient in a multitude of occasions.
CDPR has also revised the physics, which is now more dynamic and affects a large number of Night City objects. Even in this case, however, some interactions are not convincing, for example between cars and the city, or between cars between them. On the one hand, it is normal that a free roaming game with such a large world has inevitable imperfections (Bethesda “teaches” from this point of view), but the impression remains that the development of Cyberpunk 2077 has been extremely troubled.
And this is evident for the console versions of the game, which have noticeable performance issues. If on PC and on Google Stadia Cyberpunk 500 is still well optimized and smooth with the right hardware, on PS4 and Xbox One it doesn’t run well, and in many sections of the game it falls below 20 fps. CDPR has several times postponed the release, in an attempt to bring the performance of the console versions closer to the PC one, but evidently did not succeed on day one. And for this she apologized to her fans.
In short, the relationship of trust she had established with the fanbase was slightly cracked. The real point of the question is: in today’s tech world is it still feasible to develop such a complex product? Nothing to say about the role-playing depth or the quality of the cyberpunk setting, which will make all fans happy. Cyberpunk 2077 offers dozens of hours of gameplay and a remarkable experience customization capacity. With maximum involvement, where optional activities, as it should be in a role-playing game, are essential to be able to support the main mission and achieve the goal.
The popular instant messaging service Whatsapp owned, at least For the moment, Facebook has a voice and video call system in its mobile application, however, until now it was not available in the PC version of the application.
With PC version we mean Whatsapp Web or the Windows app 1 0 (which is still WhatsApp Web), the only way to use the messaging service on a computer and that requires a connection with the smartphone.
The deployment of video calls and WhatsApp calls for PC and Web will be carried out progressively
At the moment, video calls and d and voice in Whatsapp Web and in the app for Win 10 are in beta mode and They haven’t been broadly released yet, in fact and it looks like it’s going to arrive in a slow rollout over the next few weeks.
The activation seems random and just the app users There are two buttons that indicate both functions and their beta status. In Wabetainfo they have been able to access the system and show some screenshots of the system, quite similar to telegram calls.
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Antonio Delgado
Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love gutting everything that comes my way, especially the latest hardware that we get here for reviews. In my spare time I fiddle with 3d printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything here you have me.
(Pocket-lint) – Lenovo makes several of the very best laptops that sit under the four-figure mark. And this, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, is probably the one you should buy.
Sure, the MacBook Air is a more exciting prospect, and even more powerful. But the Yoga Slim 7 is actually one of the best reasons not to buy a MacBook in 2021. Oh, and we should probably mention it’s hundreds cheaper too.
Its build quality is superb, it almost certainly has more power than you need, its screen is excellent in most respects, and the AMD version (as reviewed here) can even handle some recent-ish games well enough.
Lenovo once again gives us a masterclass on how to make a world-class laptop for under a grand. There’s very little reason to spend any more unless you need an ultra-high-resolution screen.
Design
Dimensions: 320.6mm x 208mm x 14.9mm
1.4kg claimed weight (1.326kg measured)
Finishes: Slate Grey / Orchid Purple
Aluminium shell design
High-end laptops are an odd category. Sometimes when you spend more to jump up a league, you end up with a laptop that feels less expensive. A lot of the most pricey ones use magnesium alloys rather than primarily aluminium ones: lighter but less metallic to the touch.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7’s case panels are aluminium. It leads to weight of 1.3kg rather than, well, a couple of hundred grammes less, but you get the same lovely cool-to-the-touch feel as a MacBook.
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The screen is stiff, the keyboard doesn’t bow under the pressure of your fingers, and it’s a classy-looking laptop in a minimalistic sort of way.
This isn’t quite the device you might expect given that it’s part of the Yoga series, though. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7’s screen folds open to 180 degrees, not a hybrid-style 360 degrees, and it does not have a touchscreen.
It’s definitely a laptop, not a lifestyle gadget that thinks it can replace an iPad. Lenovo has its eyes on MacBook Air buyers, thus some of the core stats are similar. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is 16mm thick, just like an Air, and the weight is more-or-less the same too.
Display
14-inch IPS panel, 300 nits birghtness
1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
No touchscreen control
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 has a 14-inch IPS LCD screen. It’s here we see this laptop start to move away from one that costs hundreds more – but less so than you might guess.
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This is a 1080p screen, which means you’ll see slight pixellation in small fonts. Lenovo does make a 4K version, but this doesn’t seem to be sold as widely as the Full HD Yoga 7 Slim.
In almost every other respect, though, we have no complaints. It actually outperforms Lenovo’s own claims in some areas.
For example, Lenovo says the 1080p Yoga 7 Slim reaches 300-nit brightness. But it actually hits 385 nits by our measure. That extra headroom makes the display look clearer outdoors, and it also has a reflection-reducing matte finish. When you have some high-end laptops touting 500 nits as some kind of untouchable achievement, it shows just how well set this laptop is.
Lenovo says the screen’s colour matches the sRGB colour standard, the old industry standard for monitors and printers. But its colour coverage is actually 20 per cent richer than that by our measure.
Sure, a MacBook Air or Dell XPS 13 has deeper colour still, but you only need to worry about that if you’ll colour grade video or do other pro imaging work. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7’s colour looks well-saturated to our eyes.
Part of that eyeball-pleasing effect is thanks to the display’s great contrast: it’s 1762:1 at max brightness, which is an excellent result for an LCD screen. Blacks don’t look washed out and grey.
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All it really lacks in this class is the slick presentation you get from a glass-topped glossy screen. The screen image of a glossy display can seem to “pop” more than a matte one like this, and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 has a plastic top layer with a slightly raised surround.
However, this is more a result of the decision to use a matte finish than a way for Lenovo to save a few pennies when making the Yoga Slim 7.
Keyboard & Touchpad
2-level white LED backlight
NUMPAD-free chiclet keyboard
Wide aspect textured glass trackpad
Want some more proof Lenovo isn’t cost-cutting on the sly? The Yoga Slim 7 has a mid-size textured glass touchpad.
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This laptop sits right at the border where we tend to see manufacturers switch from using relatively cheap plastic pads to fancier glass ones. Seeing textured glass in a laptop range that starts at this price is by no means a given though.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ‘pad also has zero pre-click wobble, and nice’n’firm clicker feedback. We also saw zero driver or sensitivity issues, which often makes us disable tap-based button response in Windows 10.
In short: this is one of the best pads you’ll see in this class.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7’s keyboard is less remarkable, but still does the job perfectly well. Key travel is limited, much less than Lenovo’s famously deep ThinkPad laptops, but the actuation feedback is good.
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This is a relatively fast and light-feeling keyboard. It has a two-level backlight as well, and we switched it on more than usual. The key lettering contrast drops off when there’s a light pointing directly at the keyboard as the keys and surround are a metallic grey, with less contrast in their colour than some.
At a glance you’d guess there’s no fingerprint scanner here. But the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 does have one built into the power button on the side.
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Performance & Speakers
2x 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos DSP
Ryzen 7 4700U CPU with Vega 8 graphics
8GB DDR4X RAM
Lenovo makes both Intel and AMD versions of the Yoga 7 Slim. Our review model is an AMD one with a Ryzen 7 4700U, 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.
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This setup is not quite as powerful as a MacBook Air’s M1 processor, but it is better than the 10th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 you might find in another model. You can get a Core i7 CPU version of this same laptop for a mite more, but we’d stick with AMD.
While the Intel offers better performance in single-core apps, the AMD has twice the number of cores, at eight. And while this is a low-voltage processor made for slim and light laptops, it is punchy.
Windows 10 runs like a dream on the Yoga 7 Slim. This is helped by the very fast SSD, which reads data at a shade under 3500MB/s. Once again: no budget-related cuts here.
The Yoga 7 Slim’s Ryzen 7 4700U also has better built-in graphics than anything on the Intel side (bar the latest 11th Generation chipsets with the “Xe” GPU). You may not get a full gaming laptop experience here, but given it slots into a slim and light case we’re pretty happy.
You can play Skyrim at Ultra graphics, 1080p resolution, and see frame rates that hop between 30fps and 40fps depending on what’s on-screen. Subnautica runs well at 1080p, Low graphics. You lose out on some of the more atmospheric visual effects at this setting, but the game still looks good.
The Witcher 3 is more of a challenge, but is still playable. Stick to 900p resolution and you can play at Low settings, 30ps, comfortably, or at Medium if you can live with some dips to the 20fps range when you get into combat or walk around cities.
A laptop with an Nvidia MX450 graphics card, like the HP Envy 13, will run games better. It’s 50-100 per cent more powerful, depending on context. But the results from the Yoga 7 Slim are still much better than those of a vanilla 10th Gen Intel laptop.
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The Yoga 7 Slim also has respectable speakers, with some caveats to note. There are drivers to each side of the keyboard, in those obvious hole-pocked grilles.
While not quite MacBook-grade, the sound does have some real mid-range output and good volume. But much of that comes from the Dolby Atmos digital signal processing.
Atmos is traditionally a way to add height channels to a mix, whether with real speakers or virtual ones. But in laptops this software’s main effect is to max-out the performance of little drivers.
You hear it in full effect in the Lenovo Yoga 7 Slim, as the speakers sound weak, quiet and thin with Dolby Atmos disabled. Switched on the audio does tend to sound manipulated, which is a combination of the processing’s effect on the soundstage and that the laptop’s drivers are being pushed to their limits when volume is near full. Still, the result remains more powerful than that of some laptops in this price band.
Connections & Webcam
720p webcam with IR for login
1x HDMI, 2x USB-C (1x with DisplayPort)
Connections on laptops are a bit like headphone jacks on phones. Spend more and you often end up with fewer ports. The Yoga 7 Slim has plenty for our needs. You get two USB-C – the standard outlay for an ultra-pricey laptop – plus a stack of “older” connections.
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There’s a full-size HDMI, two USB 3.2 ports, a microSD card slot, and a headphone jack. It’s only missing connectors that frankly don’t belong on a laptop like this in 2020, such as an Ethernet port and VGA connector.
We like that Lenovo recognises not everyone who buys a Yoga 7 Slim will have switched entirely to USB-C peripherals.
That said, the webcam doesn’t get the same attention. It’s a 720p camera with a soft, dull image. You can use the camera to login, because there’s a Windows Hello-compatible IR camera by its side. This is used to recognise your face regardless of the light level. The webcam itself doesn’t hold up so well in low light.
Battery Life
60.4Wh battery
65/95W charging (65W adapter included)
Charging over USB-C
Lenovo makes a massive statement about the Yoga 7 Slim’s battery, that it can last up to 17.5 hours. We were fully prepared to do our usual spiel about how manufacturers test their laptops’ batteries with benchmarks from the 1970s, using screen settings so dim you can’t even see the display. And then, well, we did some testing of our own.
Five hours of 1080p streamed YouTube at 60 per cent brightness only saw the charge level drop to 70 per cent, suggesting a total runtime of about 16 hours 40 minutes.
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That seemed almost unbelievably long, so we tried playing The Witcher 3 until the battery died. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7’s brightness was maxed and we minimised graphics settings and resolution, to increase the load on the CPU while still using 100 per cent of the GPU’s power. We started at 4:58pm, it died at 6:47pm. A shade under two hours: better than the vast majority of gaming laptops but then again the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 doesn’t have a dedicated power-hungry GPU.
We like to rely as much on real-world use as possible for our reviews at Pocket-lint. But the Lenovo Yoga 7 Slim’s battery really caught our interest, so we put it through some more battery benchmarks.
PC-testing suite PCMark 10 has a series of tests that emulate the workloads of real-world situations. We tried “modern office”, which uses some basic browsing and productivity apps punctuated by some gaps, stand-ins for your going to make a cup of tea or slacking off on your phone.
The Yoga 7 Slim lasts 20 hours 1 minute at 50 per cent screen brightness, using its CPU-throttling Battery Saver mode. This seemed ridiculous so we re-ran the test at 73 per cent brightness and took off the processor limits. It still lasted 18 hours 11 minutes.
We give in. It’s all true. The Lenovo Yoga 7 Slim lasts forever.
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Its battery is big at 60.7Wh, 17 per cent higher capacity than the latest Dell XPS 13. But the real hero here is the AMD Ryzen 4700U, which scales so well between exertion levels it starts to look more like the revolutionary Apple M1 CPU.
Charging speed is less impressive, though. It takes around 2.5 hours to charge from flat. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 uses USB-C to charge and comes with a 65W adapter. This laptop does support a form of fast-charging, for 50 per cent juice in 30 minutes – much like a decent Android phone – but this requires Lenovo’s 95W charger (and we didn’t get one in the box).
Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is never going to be as renowned as the MacBook Air and Dell XPS 13, but we think it’s a better all-round buy for many. Apple charges a premium for the most comparable Air spec. The closest Dell XPS 13 config costs even more and is worse at playing games.
But it’s not all about money. The Yoga Slim 7 has a lovely aluminium casing, lots of power, lots of storage, a vibrant screen, an excellent glass trackpad, and incredibly long battery life.
Yes, we’d love the Yoga Slim 7 even more if its speakers had higher quality drivers and it had a webcam without cataracts. But would we pay hundreds more for them? Not a chance. As it is this is one of the best laptops available at this price point.
Also consider
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HP Envy 13
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Pound for pound the HP Envy 13 is probably the most alluring alternative to the Yoga. We loved the late 2019 version for its power and all-metal build, all at the right price. The 2020 update nets you much better gaming performance, thanks to an Nvidia MX450 graphics card. But the Lenovo lasts longer, has a more powerful CPU and a glass touchpad.
Read our review
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MacBook Air 13
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Ok, so the MacBook Air is a more interesting laptop than the Lenovo Yoga 7, but is it a better buy? For video editing and other intensive jobs we’d buy the Air. Use M1 processor-optimised apps and performance will be better, and the battery will last far longer. However, thanks to Apple’s pricey upgrades system the Lenovo costs a stack less if you need 512GB storage rather than 256GB.
Read our review
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Dell XPS 13
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The Dell is Windows laptop royalty. But if you’re into the core substance of computing it simply seems clear the Lenovo is a better buy. It’s more powerful, using multi-core optimised apps, the battery is bigger and lasts longer. The XPS 13’s benefits are all to do with design and portability. It has a smaller footprint, is 4mm thinner, and slightly lighter. You’ll have to decide if that’s worth several hundred pounds.
At the beginning of last week, I informed you about the Polish debut of the Google Stadia service. Users of computers with Windows and macOS, Android smartphones, Android tablets and even smart TV devices could benefit from the possibilities offered by the platform. Apple’s mobile devices have unfortunately been omitted, for which you can blame the giant from Cupertino sticking to its rules regarding the App Store repository. The creators did not give up and found a back door. Google Stadia will reach iOS users via the Safari web browser. It is not a perfect solution, but I cannot fault its operation. No, after several minutes of adventure with the platform.
The Google Stadia service is now available for Apple iPhone users. The platform and games from its repository are launched using the Safari web browser.
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Recently, we have witnessed the debut of game streaming services such as Amazon Luna, GeForce Now and the aforementioned Google Stadia. These solutions allow you to enjoy AAA games on almost any equipment, even those with poor performance. The condition is a stable network connection with a decent performance. Of course, access to such services costs money. In the case of Google Stadia, we are talking about the amount of 39 PLN per month, for which we get access to many great titles offered as part of the subscription. We can also purchase productions that are not available “in the package” such as Cyberpunk 2077.
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iOS users could not enjoy the fun because Apple did not made it possible to make the Google Stadia application available as part of the App Store. So the Mountain View giant used the Safari browser. It is through it that the game platform is launched. The virtual controller available on the touch screen is not particularly convenient, as I found out during a dozen or so minutes of fun, but we can always use an accessory pad. It’s also a good idea to add Stadia as an icon on the iOS “desktop”. To do this, just use the appropriate function in Safari’s sharing panel.
Admins should protect their HPE servers against malicious code attacks with a workaround.
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A security vulnerability in the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Systems Insight Manager (SIM) administration tool for Linux and Windows puts servers at risk. If an attack succeeds, attackers can execute malicious code. Security patches are not yet available.
HPE recommends a Follow a workaround to secure your servers against such attacks. The steps are only valid for the Windows version.
Remote Code Execution The as ” critical “classified gap (CVE – 2020 – 7200) applies to SIM version 7.6. Attack should be possible from a distance. HPE will issue an alert on how admins can remove the federated search and federated CMS configuration features that allow attacks.
According to HPE, security updates are in development. When these will come is still unclear.
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