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MacBook Neo could be a hidden gaming beast – check out these test results

Can the budget MacBook hold up as a gaming portable?

Windows fans mocked MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM — my testing shows why that’s wrong

Is 8GB of RAM enough in 2026? The MacBook Neo review reveals how Apple’s "just-in-time" unified memory challenges Windows 11’s "hoarding" habits. See why the numbers don’t tell the whole story in this pizza-fueled performance showdown.

Tom’s Guide

Windows 11 is getting support for 1,000 Hz+ monitors soon as part of Insider builds — Microsoft has reportedly increased the refresh rate limit to 5,000 Hz

Microsoft says "monitors can now report refresh rates higher than 1000 Hz" in the patch notes for its latest Windows 11 Insider builds. These updates are part of the Release Preview channel, which means they're very close to final, public release. On the other hand, Nvidia has also pushed the…

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 review: The most beastly portable handheld yet

Lenovo's follow-up is a hefty but impressive machine

Google is adding official Chrome support for users running Arm and Linux and it's about time

Anything to help Linux users feels like a good shout.

PC Gamer

Microsoft's Xbox AI assistant Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles this year, and not stopping there — "We will continue to bring it to more services that players are playing"

Nearly a full year after its introduction, Microsoft has announced the Xbox AI Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles later in 2026.

Windows Central

Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.

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Apple's $599 MacBook Neo can actually play Cyberpunk 2077, new tests show

In his recent video, YouTuber Andrew Tsai tested 10 games on the MacBook Neo to see if Apple's budget laptop is a competent gaming device.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft teams up with Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm to share 'our dream of bringing console-level GPU developer tools to Windows'

It could be laying the foundation for whatever the Xbox division is cooking up, too.

PC Gamer

The era of cheap PCs may be over — RAM prices are about to jump 15% with no relief until 2028

If you’re looking to buy a PC or tablet in 2026, the “wait and see” approach isn’t going to work, as the IDC just put out a damning forecast that prices will continue to skyrocket — only beginning to level out in 2028.

Tom’s Guide

Yes, you can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo — but Parallels Desktop warns of 8GB memory constraints

Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

Windows Central

Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) review: a large pen display that won’t break the bank

A large entry-level pen display that gets straight to business with some impressive specs

Digital Camera World

Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

Windows Central

Apple M5 vs. Intel Panther Lake vs. Snapdragon X2 — which chip wins?

We benchmarked every Apple M5 series MacBook, and the competition should be scared. Here's how Apple silicon stacks up to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm's processors.

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Someone tested the MacBook Neo’s gaming chops, and the results ranged from ‘miracle’ scores to ‘completely unplayable’

The MacBook Neo performs surprisingly well in some Mac games, while others remain ‘completely unplayable.’

Tom’s Guide

I just tested the Royal Kludge L75 mechanical keyboard — and it offers one of the best typing experiences for less than $80

The Royal Kludge L75 is a dream to type on, it boasts a lovely sound profile, and it features five dedicated macro keys. It's fantastic if you're on a budget.

Tom’s Guide

The Turtle Beach Vulcan II Max’s optical switches and bright RGB are a delight — but at this price, I expected more

The Turtle Beach Vulcan II Max is a good keyboard with a 1,000Hz polling rate and offering a great typing experience. But it has noteworthy flaws.

Windows Central

Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup

Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.

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'I am completely blown away by it,' Ex-Windows Chief calls MacBook Neo ‘paradigm-shifting'

On X, former Windows president Steven Sinofsky discussed how the MacBook Neo validates his vision for Arm.

Windows Central

The MacBook Neo isn’t innovation. It’s Apple finally owning up to the iPad myth and hoping no one notices.

After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn’t need.

TechRadar

Microsoft is introducing Entra passkeys to Windows – so tough luck if your device is jailbroken, as your credentials will soon be gone forever

Microsoft is bringing Entra ID to Windows devices - but be careful, Microsoft Authenticator is scanning rooted or cracked devices and wiping credentials

PC Gamer

Microsoft is paving more PC roads to Project Helix, releasing a Windows 11 Xbox Mode in April for laptops and desktops

This should make navigating Windows on controller easier.

Fortune

a16z exec Steven Sinofsky had murky dealings with Jeffrey Epstein in his previous life working for Microsoft

New DOJ documents show the former Microsoft Windows chief brought Epstein into negotiations over his 2012 exit package.

Windows Central

Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"

The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

Player One

Google Play Games Expands to Windows, Brings Android Titles to PC With Cross-Buy Features

Google expands Play Games to Windows, adding cross-buy Android titles, premium PC games, and new discovery tools to bridge mobile and desktop gaming.

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