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Dell XPS 15 review: too hot to handle

The Verge

Dell is pushing the limits of the XPS 15’s slim chassis The XPS 15 is still loud, still hot, and still good. But when it comes to the combination of power, build quality, and portability, the Dell XPS 15 is the closest Windows-running contender that I’ve been able to find. It’s exceptionally thin and light for its size.

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Dell Latitude 9420 review: pricey performance

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There’s the Dell Optimizer program which (in theory) learns your behavior over time and tailors everything from audio quality to charging speed accordingly. Dell says the Latitude is “leading the new age of intelligence.”. Dell also says that Optimizer will direct your bandwidth to videoconferencing applications while they’re in use.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the business of Windows

The Verge

Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 more flexible and open We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today — I’m talking to Satya Nadella, the CEO and chairman of Microsoft. And I definitely wanted to know about the decision to run Android apps on Windows. Nadella also mentions “aggregators” in the context of the Windows store.

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Alienware’s new Aurora R13 comes with Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake CPU

The Verge

Having the 12th Gen Alder Lake chip gives the R13 access to more hardware options when compared to the R14. Both the R13 and R14 ship with Windows 11. But if you’re not into the flashy look of these two PCs, Dell has also revealed its first XPS Desktop that comes with a liquid cooling option. Photo by Alienware.

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HP Envy x360 (2020) review: AMD wins again

The Verge

I attempted to run our routine video test (which involves exporting a five-minute, 33-second 4K video) multiple times using hardware acceleration, and Adobe Premiere Pro consistently crashed during the export. Disabling the hardware acceleration in Premiere and relying solely on software got the job done, but it took an hour and 15 minutes.

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Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 review: the 15-inch Chromebook to beat

The Verge

While that would be a midrange price for a Windows laptop, it’s high for a Chromebook ( and most other reviewers have panned the thing for its price ). The most unique feature of the CX5, even among recent Windows laptops, is its finish. And, of course, you can forget about all kinds of desktop apps to which Windows gives you access.).

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 review: a ThinkPad with a twist

The Verge

It’s one of my favorite keyboards that I’ve tried on a workstation laptop this year, with the possible exception of the Dell XPS 15. inches — but at four pounds, it’s lighter than many competitors including the Dell XPS 15 and the MacBook Pro 16. ThinkPads usually have great keyboards, and this one is no exception.

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