We ran our File Transfer test, which copies 4.97GB of mixed media files, three times per device to calculate read (PC to HDD) and write (HDD to PC) speeds for each one. We benchmarked these devices using the Surface Book with Performance Base and the 13-inch MacBook Pro with TouchBar (for the Mac-compatible drive) as […]
We know: Nobody wants to own a laptop with someone else’s greasy fingerprints smothered all over it. But if you’re on a tight budget, buying a refurbished laptop is one of the best ways to cut costs. When purchased from a reputable seller, a refurbished laptop can save you hundreds of nairas. Better yet, refurbished […]
The tablet has fallen on hard times recently, with falling sales and heated debate about whether we even need tablets in today’s huge smartphone-driven world. But there are still plenty of good reasons to consider buying a tablet. Maybe you want a device to occupy your free time or to supplement your TV watching with […]
Thanks to their powerful graphics, gorgeous displays and great audio, gaming laptops provide an immersive entertainment experience in a portable package. Many also offer stylish designs, desktop-quality keyboards and the ability to use high-end VR headsets. And your laptops are getting even more powerful, as Nvidia’s mobile RTX GPUs are rolling out to dozens of top gaming notebooks. […]
As most Windows 7 users know – and if they don’t yet, Microsoft will nag them about it soon – Windows 7’s support stops in January 2020. After that, there will be no more security updates, except for companies that pay an annual fee that doubles every year. This is a powerful incentive to migrate from Windows […]
PDFs feature text that is locked, and cannot be changed, unless you convert them into a file type that allows editing. Using Google Docs, you can import a PDF and then convert it into a file you can edit using Word on a Mac computer. You can also use several paid applications that make converting PDFs into documents you […]
The Snapdragon 855 powered Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship phone was launched in China in April. In May, the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition (aka Z6 Lite) was introduced with Snapdragon 710. Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng has released three teaser images of the upcoming Lenovo Z6 smartphone. Like the Lenovo Z5 from last year, the Lenovo Z6 will be a mid-range phone. […]
Apple is breaking up iTunes. Here’s what you need to know. The Apple Music app on Macs will replace some of what iTunes did, and will also include an iTunes Music Store. Apple Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, and if you paid attention to any of the rumors beforehand, you may have heard […]
What is Optane memory? Intel Optane memory is a new type of computer memory that can dramatically improve boot times and accelerate system performance in desktop PCs and laptops. Initially, Intel launched Optane as a memory module designed to provide an additional data cache between its CPUs and storage devices such as traditional hard drives (HDDs). Since then, […]
Intel Core i7 vs. Intel Xeon in mobile workstations So you’ve decided you need the extra computing power, memory and other features of a workstation. But in choosing your new system, you quickly face a big decision: Should your workstation use an Intel® Core® i7 processor or an Intel Xeon® processor? The vast majority of PC […]
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