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| PC World - 12 Jul (PC World)Amazon Prime Day 2024 is finally here and so is the deluge of laptop deals. Whether you need a lightweight notebook for school or a lightning-fast rig for marathon gaming sessions, these discounted laptops are primed (ha!) and ready to meet every need. You will need a Prime subscription, so if you’ve never subscribed before, sign up for a 30-day trial for free.
So, why should you listen to my recommendations? I oversee PCWorld’s laptop review program, from assignment to publication, and I also carefully maintain our daily laptop deals roundup, as well as our best laptops of 2024 roundup. Every day, I spend a good amount of time searching the web for the best laptop deals.
To assemble the list below, I looked at everything from graphics and storage space to design and form factor. I also checked out Amazon pricing history with Camel Camel Camel. Since I’m so tapped into the laptop scene, I’ve also included deals from Dell, Acer, Best Buy, and Newegg—though the focus for Prime Day deals is clearly on Amazon.
Read on to check out the best laptop deals. And don’t forget to tune into our Prime Day 2024 deals hub for delicious discounts in other tech categories.
First published on July 12, 2024. Last updated on July 16, 2024.
Prime Day 2024 deals on budget and mid-range laptops
Acer Aspire 3, includes 8GB of RAM and a 1080p display, $299.99 ($22 off at Amazon)
HP Stream 14, includes 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and a lightweight form factor, $299 ($100 off at Amazon)
Asus VivoBook 16, includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U CPU and 1TB of SSD storage, $499.99 ($100 off at Amazon)
Acer Swift Go, includes an Intel Core i7-1355U CPU and a 1200p touchscreen display, $507 ($72.99 off at Amazon)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15, includes an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U CPU and a 1080p display, $568.26 ($81.34 off at Amazon)
Acer Aspire 5, includes Thunderbolt 4 support and an Intel Core i7-1355U CPU, $633.33 ($166.66 off at Amazon)
HP Envy x360, includes an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U CPU and a 2-in-1 form factor, $799.99 ($200 off at Amazon)
Dell Inspiron 15, includes an Intel Core i7-1255U CPU and 1TB of SSD storage, $499.99 ($200 off at Dell)
The HP Envy x360 is a great laptop with a powerful Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor and a versatile convertible form factor. It’s zippy enough for general browsing and productivity tasks, and the convertible form factor means you can fold the screen all the way back.
Being able to use a laptop in different positions is useful if you’re a frequent traveler, especially when using the device in a cramped space like an airplane seat. The 15.6-inch 1080p is also nice, as it has touch capability. This is good news if you’re a regular doodler or note taker.
Prime Day 2024 deals on premium laptops
Acer TravelMate Spin P4, includes a 1200p touchscreen display and a convertible form factor, $939.99 ($210 off at Amazon)
Asus VivoBook S 16 OLED, includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU and a 3200×2000 OLED display, $949.99 ($150 off at Amazon)
LG Gram 16, includes an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU and weighs just under three pounds, $999.99 ($300 off at Best Buy)
Dell XPS 13, includes an Ultra 7 Processor 155H CPU and a 1200p 120Hz display, $1,149 ($250 off at Dell)
Dell Inspiron 16, includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU and 2TB of storage, $1,299.99 ($400 off at Dell)
Dell XPS 14, includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and 14.5-inch 3200×2000 OLED touch display, $2,099.99 ($400 off at Dell)
The above laptop deals are all fantastic, but there’s one that really stands out from the rest. For under a grand, you can pick up the Asus VivoBook S 16 OLED, which boasts a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU as well as a stunning 3200×2000 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The CPU has 16 cores, 22 threads, and can run up to 5.1 GHz. That means it should blitz right through day-to-day tasks and office work.
The OLED display is ideal for entertainment or graphic design work, as this type of panel is capable of producing inky blacks and rich colors. The laptop itself also weighs just 3.31 pounds, which is perfect if you travel often.
Prime Day 2024 deals on high-end gaming laptops
Asus TUF Gaming A15, includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, $1,049 ($350.99 off at Amazon)
Asus ROG Strix G16, incldues an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU and a 165Hz refresh rate display, $1,289.54 ($110.45 off at Amazon)
Acer Nitro 16, includes an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, $1,499.99 ($300 off at Acer)
Asus TUF Gaming A16, includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU and 1TB of storage, $1,670.94 ($129.05 off at Amazon)
Razer Blade 16, includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU and 2TB of SSD storage, $3,499.99 ($800 off at Amazon)
If you’re looking for a great gaming experience at a reasonable price point, the Asus TUF Gaming A15 is definitely worth looking into, as it’s a very well-rounded machine. Between the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, this laptop should fly through most games on the higher graphics settings.
The 1080p display is also quite spacious at 15.6-inches and the 144Hz refresh rate should keep things looking nice and smooth in the heat of battle. It also comes with 1TB of SSD storage, which is a good amount of space if you’ve got a massive games library.
Prime Day 2024 deals on gaming laptops under $1,000
HP Victus, includes an Intel Core i5-12450H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU, $599.99 ($100 off at Amazon)
Asus TUF Gaming F15, includes an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, $699.99 ($200 off at Amazon)
Gigabyte Aorus 15, includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and a 360Hz refresh rate display, $939 ($160 off at Amazon)
MSI Bravo 15, includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, $879.99 ($120 off at Best Buy)
MSI Bravo 15, includes a 144Hz IPS display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, $979.99 ($320 off at Newegg)
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 deserves a call-out because of its wickedly fast 360Hz refresh rate display. That’s an incredibly high number, so this display should churn out silky smooth visuals, which is important during faster-paced games like Fornite or Doom.
It also comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, meaning it has enough juice to run most games on the Medium or High graphics settings, but you may want to dial those settings back on more modern titles. The display, measuring a roomy 15.6-inches, is pretty spacious with a resolution of 1920×1080. It’s not the highest resolution we’ve ever seen, but it’s perfectly fine for most games.
More awesome Prime Day tech deals
Our PCWorld editors have curated best deal roundups across all the major tech categories:
Best Amazon tech deals across PCWorld’s top categories
PC computer deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Monitor deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
SSD and storage deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
USB flash drive deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Thunderbolt dock and USB-C hub deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Office chairs and standing desks: Best of Prime Day 2024
PC keyboard deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Battery charger deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Laptop bag and backpack deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Chromebook deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
iPad, Galaxy Tab and Kindle deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Laptop deals FAQ
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How do I pick a laptop for Prime Day 2024?
Well, it depends on your needs and lifestyle. A 2-in-1, for example, is a good fit for someone who travels often. You can swing the screen back 360 degrees and use it in tablet mode for taking notes or you can prop it up like a tent for watching movies with others. If gaming is a top priority, then you’ll want to look into a laptop with powerful internal hardware and a display with a high refresh rate. For those of us who need a basic laptop for general web browsing, a low-powered Windows laptop should do you just fine.
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How can I tell whether a laptop is a good Prime Day deal?
I always use Camel Camel Camel, which is a pricing history platform. You can make a free account and the interface is pretty easy to navigate. Let’s use the Asus VivoBook 16 as an example. Plug the ASIN, which is the part of the URL that starts with the letter B (B0BT6NKLQR in this case), into the search bar and hit search. Once the result generates, scroll down and you’ll see a graph of its price history. You’ll see a big dip in the price this month, the lowest price it has ever been in fact. That’s a big drop from the end of March when it was as high as $741.16.
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Do laptop brands matter?
Not particularly when you’re hunting for deals, as long as you stick to household names. All of the big manufacturers like HP and Acer make perfectly capable machines and they all offer pretty steep discounts on their online retail storefronts. You may have a personal preference, though. Dell, for example, has great customer service and their website is easy to navigate. As for HP, their back-to-school guide is laid out in a really straightforward way.
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How much memory do I need in a laptop?
I always tell my friends and family to shoot for at least 8GB of RAM. Anything less than that and you may very well notice a slowdown. If you can go higher than 8GB, that’s great! The more RAM you have, the zipper your laptop will be, especially when it comes to general browsing or making spreadsheets. 16GB of RAM is better for productivity tasks and gaming, and 32GB of RAM is perfect for photo editors.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 12 Jul (PC World)Amazon’s Prime Day Chromebook deals are here! We’ve collected the best Prime Day sales on Chromebooks, with deals on both budget and premium machines.
Amazon Prime Day begins today, July 16, with Amazon and its partners discounting thousands of items. My job is to find the best Chromebook deals, and pass them along to you. I’ve also included juicy Chromebook discounts from rival retailers like Target, Newegg, and Best Buy. Using our recommendations for the best Chromebooks as a guide, I explain all my choices.
I’ve worked as a consumer tech editor for 30 years and I’ve been at PCWorld for the last decade. During that time, I’ve been responsible for compiling the best Chromebook deals for Prime Day, Black Friday, and more, and I’ve done deep reporting on the Chromebook ecosystem. I’m confident I can find the best Chromebook bargains.
To compile PCWorld’s list of Chromebook deals for Prime Day, I looked at the specifications, price, pricing history, the manufacturer, and any reviews we’ve published on a specific Chromebook. Read on for all the best Chromebook deals, and check out our Prime Day 2024 deals hub for great sales in other tech categories.
This story was first published on July 12, 2024, and last updated on July 16, 2024.
Prime Day 2024 deals on Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1H-R0VX), AMD Ryzen 3/8GB RAM/64GB SSD, 14-inch 1080p display, $249.99 (29% off at Amazon)
Asus Chromebook CX1, Celeron N4500/8GB RAM/64GB SSD, 15.6-inch 1080p display, $179.99 (28% off at Amazon)
HP Chromebook 14-inch Laptop, Intel N100/4GB RAM/64GB SSD, 14-inch 1080p display, $169.99 (41% off at Amazon)
Acer Chromebook Plus 514, AMD Ryzen 3/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 14-inch 1920×1200 display, $279.99 (30% off at Amazon)
Acer Chromebook Plus 514, Core i3-N305/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 14-inch 1080p display, $299.99 (21% off at Amazon)
Acer Chromebook 516, Core i5-1240P/8GB RAM/256GB SSD, 2560×1600 120Hz display, $448.99 (31% off at Best Buy)
Acer Spin 714, Core i5-1335U/8GB RAM/256GB SSD, 14-inch 1920×1200 display, $469.99 (33% off at Best Buy)
HP’s $169 deal is obviously the cheapest on our list, but if there’s one big Chromebook deal I’d recommend for Prime Day, it would be the Acer Spin 514 at the top. It checks all the boxes: solid screen, 8GB of RAM, and a competent processor. The Celeron N4500 inside the Asus CX1 is a slower chip, but not by that much. Both seem like solid deals.
The Acer Spin is a 360-degree foldable, while the Acer Chromebook Plus is a traditional clamshell. I’m recommending the Ryzen 3 version as the better deal, but the 2.6GHz Core i3-N305 will be faster than the 1.8GHz Ryzen 3, with more CPU threads as well. You can pay more for more CPU performance, if you prefer. All of these Amazon deals are well below the previous lowest price of the year.
For more information, you can also check out PCWorld’s review of the Chromebook Plus 514. Our review version uses the Intel N100 chip.
Best Buy traditionally has some killer deals, and buyers looking for a more premium Chromebook would do well to consider the Acer Chromebook 516, a macgine that will run even better on the lightweight Chrome OS. What a fantastic screen, too! The similarly Acer Spin 714 is also a good catch, although the display is better for the 516.
Prime Day tech deals in all the major categories
My colleagues have found some other great deals, so check out these great Prime Day roundups:
Best Amazon tech deals across PCWorld’s top categories
PC computer deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Laptop deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Monitor deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
SSD and storage deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
USB flash drive deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Thunderbolt dock and USB-C hub deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Office chairs and standing desks: Best of Prime Day 2024
PC keyboard deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Battery charger deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Laptop bag and backpack deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
iPad, Galaxy Tab and Kindle deals: Best of Prime Day 2024
Chromebook FAQ
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How much should I pay for a Chromebook during Prime Day?
Expect to pay between $170 to $250 or so, depending on the configuration. You’ll see bargain-basement options below $100 and more premium versions will cost $300 and above. We’ve used that advice for the past few years, and even with inflation that still seems to hold true.
While some of the early Chromebook deals were pretty solid, the best deals are usually reserved for the Prime
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How will I know a good deal on a Prime Day Chromebook?
I always start first with the screen, preferring a large 1080p display if the deal offers it. I also look for at least 8GB of RAM to maximize the available open tabs in a web browser and run necessary apps. I worry less about the microprocessor, as Chrome OS is lightweight and can run on an Intel Pentium and Celeron chip, an AMD chip, or Arm chips from Qualcomm and Mediatek. Anything powered by an Intel Core chip or AMD Ryzen (not an A-series) chip should deliver solid performance.
It’s a little trickier now since Chromebooks are now supported for ten years and some manufacturers see that as a green light to dump ancient hardware. That’s the sort of thing I keep a wary eye upon.
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What aspects should I consider in a Chromebook?
Generally, Chromebooks tend to fall into three categories: ultracheap models at about $100 to $200, which can offer solid discounts but can hide gotchas like a subpar screen; the typical midrange price of between $250 and $400; and premium Chromebooks at $500 or more. The latter are essentially PC laptops with Google’s Chrome OS on top, and might be too expensive for your tastes.
Our story recommending Chromebooks over Windows laptops may help you decide, as might our recommendations for the best Chromebooks. We have a more detailed comparison of laptops versus Chromebooks, too.
Chromebooks used to cut corners, especially where deals are concerned. Some still do. This $209 Asus Chromebook at Target uses an eight-year-old processor from 2016. I don’t want you to buy ancient hardware that won’t run well, so I pay attention to this. I also tend to avoid “renewed” hardware in favor of new, out-of-the-box devices.
I like to focus on the screen first, choosing deals that offer large, eye-pleasing 1080p displays. (A 768p screen can work, but it can be grainy). I like Chromebooks with at least 8GB of memory, but I’m less particular about the type of processor. You don’t need an Intel Core or AMD Ryzen chip, though you will see those in more premium Chromebooks. Arm chips from Qualcomm, Samsung, or Mediatek are more typical and offer longer battery life and decent performance. For a Chromebook, that’s enough.
Google Chrome OS-powered notebooks have a support window. Once closed, they will not receive any additional features, patches, security, or OS updates. However, Google recently extended this support window to a full 10 years, which really opens up the possibilities.
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Are the best Chromebook deals during Prime Day at Amazon?
Amazon would like to think so. But if we relied solely on Amazon’s deals, you’d miss out! Many retails offers competitive deals during Prime Days and the week of Prime Day. If we find a Chromebook deal from another retailer, we’ll include it.
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Does a Chromebook’s brand matter?
No. You may have a particular preference, but all Chromebooks that we cover are made by hardware makers with trusted reputations like HP, Samsung, Asus, and so on. If you trust a laptop brand, its Chromebooks should be equally trustworthy.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 12 Jul (PC World)Waiting — nobody likes it. Especially not on the web: With slow page loading and long loading times, you quickly lose interest in any content. To avoid such tests of patience, however, it’s not just a matter of having a good broadband connection — your surfing speed also depends on the browser you use.
When interpreting HTML, executing scripts, or loading graphics and videos, browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox often perform differently. We want to get to the bottom of these differences in performance: We let the most popular browsers battle it out for the winner’s podium in a benchmark duel.
The environment: Test system and browser candidates
We ran the benchmarks on a mid-range system with the following specifications:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 3.6GHz
RAM: 16GB, DDR4, 1,600MHz
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8GB VRAM
Hard drive: 970 EVO Plus, M.2 SSD
Operating system: Windows 10, version 22H2
The browsers we’re testing for speed:
Google Chrome: The most widely used browser in the world since 2012. Google makes most of the source code publicly available. (Download Chrome)
Mozilla Firefox: Firefox has been available since 2002, but has since lost its former dominance of over 70 percent — to a market share of around 4 percent. The open-source browser can be flexibly configured with numerous add-ons. (Download Firefox)
Opera: This proprietary browser is also available free of charge and now relies on the HTML renderer of the latest Chromium. (Download Opera)
Microsoft Edge: Microsoft’s new browser was first released in 2015 and is usually an integral part of Windows. (Download Edge)
Brave Browser: This open-source browser is available for many operating systems from Windows to Android to macOS. The developers attach particular importance to security and privacy. (Download Brave)
Vivaldi: Originates from Norway and is developed by one of the founders of Opera Software. The browser scores with good ideas and flexibility. (Download Vivaldi)
These benchmarks demand everything from browsers
Put through its paces: When running through these three benchmarks, our browsers have to give their best in everyday applications.
Put through its paces: When running through these three benchmarks, our browsers have to give their best in everyday applications.Foundry
Put through its paces: When running through these three benchmarks, our browsers have to give their best in everyday applications.Foundry
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Three demanding browser benchmarks are available free of charge on the browserbench.org website. Browsers are pushed to their performance limits in disciplines such as page loading, response speed, JavaScript or web assembly, and graphics performance. The focus of these evaluation procedures is on different areas in each case:
Speedometer 3.0: This benchmark measures the response speed of web applications. Demo scenarios are used to simulate user interactions.
Jetstream2: This tests the performance of web assembly and Javascript. To perform well in this test, browsers must start quickly and not waste time executing code.
Motionmark 1.3: In this graphics benchmark, browsers have to fulfill complex tasks and achieve a certain frame rate in complex animations (60 hertz on our test system).
Which is the fastest browser?
The six browsers now have to assert themselves one after the other in the selected benchmarks. The requirements are always the same: We use the latest versions without extensions or add-ons.
Benchmark 1: Speedometer
We use the Speedometer to measure the response speed of the browser in various (simulated) web applications.
We use the Speedometer to measure the response speed of the browser in various (simulated) web applications.Foundry
We use the Speedometer to measure the response speed of the browser in various (simulated) web applications.Foundry
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1st place: Chrome with 18.5 points
2nd place: Firefox with 17.2 points
3rd place: Brave with 17.0 points
4th place: Vivaldi with 16.8 points
5th place: Edge with 16.3 points
6th place: Opera with 13.9 points
Benchmark 2: JetSsream2
In this benchmark, browsers have to assert themselves with fast code processing such as the execution of Javascript, among other things.
In this benchmark, browsers have to assert themselves with fast code processing such as the execution of Javascript, among other things.Foundry
In this benchmark, browsers have to assert themselves with fast code processing such as the execution of Javascript, among other things.Foundry
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1st place: Opera with 223,719 points
2nd place: Chrome with 223,631 points
3rd place: Brave with 222,616 points
4th place: Vivaldi with 219,628 points
5th place: Edge with 217,623 points
6th place: Firefox with 154,365 points
Benchmark 3: Motionmark
High demands: In the graphics benchmark, a browser has to animate hundreds of objects in parallel.
High demands: In the graphics benchmark, a browser has to animate hundreds of objects in parallel.Foundry
High demands: In the graphics benchmark, a browser has to animate hundreds of objects in parallel.Foundry
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1st place: Edge with 2054.54 points
2nd place: Chrome with 2033.72 points
3rd place: Opera with 1817.31 points
4th place: Vivaldi, with 1816.79 points
5th place: Brave with 1763.51 points
6th place: Firefox with 113.69 points
Conclusion: Chrome wins the race
First place once and second place twice: According to our browser race, Chrome is the clear winner — especially as Google’s web browser is only a few points short of taking first place three times.
Whether you’re a normal user or a power user, Chrome is almost always faster online. However, the high-speed browser also has a few disadvantages that go beyond its speed: Google’s business model is based on data processing and the company is repeatedly criticized for collecting a disproportionate amount of user data.
Further reading: I got sick of Chrome’s BS and switched to Vivaldi. Here’s what happened
The situation is very different for the last-placed browser in this comparison — Firefox, which makes data protection a priority, comes in last place for Jetstream and the graphics benchmark, by some distance. To its credit, Firefox can be said to have achieved a good second place in the processing of web applications (Speedometer), but overall its performance falls behind the competition.
However, the extent this is noticeable in everyday use also depends on individual user behavior. Anyone looking for a suitable browser with more than just theoretical top speeds in mind will also find good arguments in favor of Firefox: countless add-ons and many configuration options, for example. This means that Mozilla can also impress when browsing beyond the accelerator pedal — but you can only dream of the working speed of Google Chrome with Mozilla.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 11 Jul (PC World)At a glanceExpert`s Rating
ProsGood performance for productivitySolid aluminum buildTactile, spacious keyboardConvertible form factorLong battery lifeIncludes stylusConsMiddling display brightnessOnly 8GB of RAM in base modelNo Trackpoint on keyboardOur VerdictThe Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 offers solid performance and a great value for anyone who needs a laptop to get work done.
To many, Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptops are the gold standard for Windows productivity, but they can be pretty spendy. The ThinkBook lineup offers almost every luxury you’ve come to expect from Lenovo’s serious business laptops with a much lower price point. The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 starts at just over $1,000 with solid but not amazing specs and fantastic build quality. It won’t scratch your gaming itch, but if you need to get work done, it’s hard to go wrong with the ThinkBook 14.
Looking for more options? Check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best laptops available right now.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4: Specs and features
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 is a “budget-premium” business laptop—the base configuration has a Core Ultra 5 and just 8GB of RAM, and the 14-inch LCD touchscreen is only 1920×1200 and 60Hz. On the other hand, the aluminum chassis is robust and durable, which is necessary if you’re going to haul a laptop to meetings and toss it in your bag. The 2-in-1 design also makes this notebook useful in more situations than your average productivity machine.
Lenovo also offers this laptop with a more powerful Core Ultra 7 CPU and 16 or 32GB of RAM, which will make the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 better for multitasking and working with large files. These upgrades don’t add too much to the price, either. Fully decked out, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 clocks in around $1,400. The Meteor Lake chip in this machine does have AI acceleration, but it’s not fast enough to qualify for Microsoft’s Copilot+ features. Here are the specs of the laptop I tested.
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
Memory: 16GB DDR5
Graphics/GPU: Intel Arc iGPU
Display: 14-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD touchscreen, 60Hz
Storage: 512GB M.2 SSD PCIe Gen 4
Webcam: 1080p, IR for Windows Hello
Connectivity: 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps), 1x USB-C (10 Gbps), 2 x USB-A (5 Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm audio jack
Networking: WiFi 6 802.11AX, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery capacity: 60Whr, 65W charging
Dimensions: 12.32 x 8.81 x 0.66 inches
Weight: 3.61lbs
MSRP as tested: $1,149.99
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4: Design and build quality
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The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 has a mature, elegant design. If you walk into a room with this machine, no one will think you grabbed a gaming notebook off your desk. The underside tapers to present a slimmer side profile, which also makes the machine very easy to pick up from almost any angle.
The chassis is fully aluminum, with a slick dual-texture finish on the lid. It comes with a Lenovo Slim Pen, which is about as good a stylus as you’ll find bundled with a Windows laptop. It attaches magnetically to the right edge of the laptop for quick access. There’s a robust settings application, and the pen is comfortable to hold. Sadly, Windows 11 still isn’t very good for stylus input, but that’s not Lenovo’s fault.
Lenovo’s latest ThinkBook is sleek, sturdy, and a delight to carry around.
Next to the stylus attachment, you’ll find the ThinkBook’s power button with integrated fingerprint scanner. It’s a bit slow if you’re accustomed to using a fingerprint sensor on a phone, and I don’t like how close it is to the pen. You have to sneak your finger in right next to the stylus tip to reach the button. That said, the accuracy is good if you can reach it. This edge also sports a microSD card slot, a USB-A port, and a Kensington lock. On the opposite side, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 has both of its USB-C ports, another USB-A, an HDMI port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The 3.61-pound weight is slightly heavy for a 14-inch laptop, but the compact footprint makes it easily portable. The size also helps when you utilize the convertible 360-degree hinge to prop the machine up like a tent or fold the keyboard back. The hinge is on the stiff side, which is preferable for a 2-in-1, so it’ll stay put when you move between postures. You’ll probably need two hands to open the notebook, though.
The lid has Lenovo’s trademark reverse display notch, which gives you an ergonomically friendly lip to grasp when opening the laptop. This area houses the 1080p webcam (with Windows Hello support), but the rest of the bezel is extremely narrow—it’s almost all screen. The privacy-minded will also be happy to hear there is a physical camera shutter for the webcam.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4: Keyboard and trackpad
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IDG / Ryan Whitwam
Lenovo’s laptops consistently offer good keyboards, but some are better than good. The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 is in the latter camp—it’s got an excellent keyboard. There’s no room for a number pad, but the compact layout fills most of the available space with full-sized keys that feel tactile and sturdy. The keys have reasonable travel, and the bottom out is firm without being harsh.
The ThinkBook has a small cutout that gives the arrow cluster a bit more space. These keys are not quite full size, but they’re not split in half like many of today’s mainstream laptops. Not only are these keys easy to find by touch, the layout is super-smart. I adore having the page up and down keys right next to the arrows.
If you do a lot of typing on the go, this is a fantastic machine to use. There’s even a Windows Copilot key, in case you want to consult a robot. The only thing you’re missing from the more expensive ThinkPad line is Trackpoint, but most people don’t need that additional pointer. It’s one of the few features you lose with the ThinkBook 14 versus the ThinkPad X1 convertible.
The trackpad isn’t the largest, but neither is this laptop. At 120 x 75mm, the trackpad occupies a sizable chunk of the space below the keyboard. It’s extremely responsive, and the smoothness is incredible. Lenovo opted to cover the surface of the trackpad with mylar. It gives the trackpad a silky texture that embodies the “premium” feel you’d expect from a high-end notebook.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4: Display and audio
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IDG / Ryan Whitwam
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The display on the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 is not a show-stopper, but it is entirely serviceable for its intended use case. The resolution clocks in at 1920 x 1200, which is lower than many similarly priced laptops in 2024. The refresh rate is also stuck at 60Hz, and the brightness tops out at 300 nits. Again, there are 14-inch notebooks that offer more capable displays with OLED technology, higher brightness, faster refresh rates, and a lot more pixels. Those machines are much more expensive, though.
The screen is plenty sharp for productivity work, and a higher resolution at this size wouldn’t make apps or videos look any better. It’s a nice overall visual experience that won’t drain too much power. The brightness might be annoying if you need to use the ThinkBook in a brightly lit office, or, heaven forbid, outdoors. I’d like to see at least 400 nits of brightness on a laptop in this price range.
The ThinkBook has stereo speakers tucked into the bottom of the chassis. The sound is typical of laptop speakers. They’re fine for movies and TV, anything where the audio is mostly spoken words. Music sounds acceptable at lower volumes, provided you’re not too picky. There’s next to no bass in the sound profile, and the speakers will distort if you crank them too high.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4: Performance and benchmarks
The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 is designed for efficiency and portability, which means it’s not the fastest machine out there. However, it makes up for that with its long battery life, and it does still compete well with other laptops in its price range.
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IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
PCMark 10 is designed to test a machine across a variety of metrics like web browsing, video chat, and photo editing. With Lenovo’s default adaptive power setting, the ThinkBook competes well with Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 chips. It only loses about 10 percent compared to the more expensive ThinkPad X1 convertible.
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IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
Cinebench is a CPU-focused test that shows how a PC handles heavy but brief multi-core workloads. The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 catches up to the ThinkPad X1 here, scoring in the middle of the pack among similarly priced Windows laptops. The Ryzen in the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED and Core Ultra 7 155H in the Dell XPS 14 are well out in the lead, though.
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
The Handbrake test is similar to Cinebench in that it shows how a computer handles multithreaded tasks, but this is a longer-duration test where thermals matter more. Scores in this test are consistent across the U-series Intel Core processors, so the ThinkBook, ThinkPad X1, and performance-tuned Lenovo Yoga 7i score around the same. Dell’s XPS 14 with a Core Ultra 7 155H steals the show, though.
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
While the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 is not a gaming machine, it can be helpful to know what the integrated GPU is capable of doing. The unfortunate answer is: not much. It runs neck and neck with other Meteor Lake chips with their modest Intel graphics. The Dell XPS 14 leads the way, showing what’s possible with a real GPU. It’s followed by the Asus Zenbook 14, which has strong AMD integrated graphics. The ThinkBook 14 is not the best laptop if you intend to play anything more complex than Vampire Survivors.
Benchmarks only tell part of the story. Using the ThinkBook day-to-day is a good experience. Apps open quickly, and you can multitask without noticeable slowdowns. Even 16GB of RAM can feel a bit claustrophobic in 2024, particularly if you like to keep a lot of browser tabs open. I’d recommend staying away from the base model with 8GB of RAM. That’s not enough, even for productivity use. The 16GB of RAM version I tested was good enough for what you can realistically do on a 14-inch laptop.
If your use case involves transferring large files over Wi-Fi, you may want to look elsewhere. While the Wi-Fi 6 radio is fine for browsing the web, it has lower maximum throughput than Wi-Fi 6e and 7, which are available on competing laptops. You will need a compatible network, though.
Lenovo doesn’t add too much software on top of the standard Windows loadout. There’s the Vantage settings app, which I like much more than the configuration utilities offered by other OEMs. There is also, however, a trial of McAfee on the machine that pops up alarming warnings trying to get you to upgrade. You can uninstall it, though.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4: Battery life
The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 has a 60Wh battery, which is a bit small compared to other laptops of this size. Lenovo’s performance tuning is efficient, though, offering healthy longevity on par with some computers with larger batteries.
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
IDG / Ryan Whitwam
Our battery test consists of playing a 4K copy of Tears of Steel on repeat in the Movies & TV app (in airplane mode) until the laptop runs out of juice. The ThinkBook lands in the middle of the pack, but all these laptops have overall good battery life. It ran for more than 14 hours in our test. There’s no doubt you can make it through a work day with this notebook, even if you have to crank up the display brightness.
Charging is accomplished via the USB-C ports. The ThinkBook comes with a 65W charger, which is much more compact than most laptop power supplies, but you can get smaller USB-C chargers. I tested the ThinkBook with a third-party USB-PD charger, and it worked just as well as the OEM model. It’s nice to have that option.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4: Conclusion
Lenovo’s latest ThinkBook is sleek, sturdy, and a delight to carry around. The 2-in-1 design lets you reorient the machine to make better use of the touchscreen display, and I appreciate that Lenovo includes the Slim Pen even if Windows 11 isn’t always great at stylus input. It’s not the fastest computer you can buy, but it’s more than good enough for browsing, writing, spreadsheets, video, and anything else you’re likely to do at work.
You should have no problem getting in a full workday with the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4, even if you forget the charger at home. If you do somehow manage to drain the battery, you can recharge with almost any USB-C plug, possibly even the one you use for your phone if it supplies enough power. That can help reduce the clutter you have to haul around.
While I don’t recommend the base model with 8GB of RAM, the 16GB upgrade isn’t much more spendy. Lenovo always juggles its pricing frequently, so sales on this configuration or the upmarket Core Ultra 7 version are likely. If you do pick up the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4, you’ll get a fantastic little productivity laptop at a good price.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 11 Jul (PC World)As of 2024, Windows now collects more data about you than ever before, and it’s a real point of concern for privacy enthuasists.
It’s not just that the recently announced Recall feature is a privacy nightmare, but Windows 11 is already collecting all kinds of data as far as what you’re doing, what you’re using, and more. Some of it’s necessary for the main system to function, but not all of it is.
Fortunately, a lot of Windows 11’s data collection is optional. You can decline the tracking during initial setup, or turn most of it off after the fact—even if Microsoft is making it more difficult to do.
Here are all of the ways Windows 11 collects your data and how you can opt out of each one (when possible).
Required data collected
Microsoft classifies some data collection as “required,” claiming that this data is necessary to keep Windows running effectively, up-to-date, and secure against various threats.
This data includes basic details like the model of your device running Windows, the hardware components in your system, and diagnostic data when catastrophic system failures occur.
For diagnostics, Microsoft reportedly collects basic error reporting data, such as whether a Windows update was applied successfully and whether the operating system is working as intended. It also collects the version and build of Windows you’re running, plus any optional installations you’ve applied, plus all the apps and services you have installed.
You can’t opt out of any of the above, but everything below is (mostly) optional. For a more detailed look at the required data gathered by Microsoft, see this Microsoft Learn article.
Optional data collected
As we dive into optional data collected, one thing to note: certain Windows 11 apps and services require the collection of certain data, but the apps and services themselves can be disabled. In that sense, I’m considering this data to be “optional.”
Here are the optional data points collected by Windows 11 and how you can opt out of each one. For an exhaustive breakdown of the data, Microsoft goes into extreme detail here.
Browsing history
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Jon Martindale / IDG
Jon Martindale / IDG
Windows 11 can track your web browsing activity, including your browsing history and any search terms you type into a Microsoft browser, like Microsoft Edge. It can also keep track of any changes you make to configuration settings in Microsoft browsers, which could impact search.
To disable this, go to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback, then toggle Send optional diagnostic data to Off.
Connected devices
The same setting that collects data for error reporting and tracking also allows Microsoft to gather extra details about your device and anything connected to it. That includes webcams, storage drives, displays, add-in cards, networking adapters, speaker and sound systems, printers, scanners, and whatever else you might plug into your PC.
Windows 11 can get their names, drivers, driver states, Wi-Fi details, available local networks, and more. It can also gather information on the way you use Windows 11, including your default app choices.
You can turn off this data tracking the same way as your browser history. Navigate to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback. Then, toggle Send optional diagnostic data to Off.
Inking and typing
Windows 11 collects anonymized data regarding your typed, handwritten, and spoken inputs, including any typing on the keyboard, any dictation, and any inking with a stylus or touch. This can include samples of what you’ve written or dictated, plus any Windows transcriptions.
This data is used for improving relevant services, such as making Windows more accurate at voice recognition and reading handwriting.
To disable this, navigate to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback. Then, toggle Improve inking and typing to Off.
Product and service performance
Jon Martindale / IDG
Jon Martindale / IDG
Jon Martindale / IDG
This telemetry data is focused on the health of your device and the operating system, apps, and drivers. Even though the tracked data is only pseudonymized, the data itself is fairly innocuous.
This data includes information about how quickly Cortana responds to your voice commands, or how long it takes facial recognition to start up and finish its calculations.
It can also be used for some tailored experiences, including recommending settings changes to optimize battery life or suggesting a cloud storage provider if your device is running low on storage space.
To turn this off, navigate to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback. Then, toggle both Send optional diagnostic data and Tailored experiences to Off.
Product and service usage
Windows 11 collects partially anonymized data that tracks what apps you use and which apps are running when certain errors occur. It also tracks whether you’ve turned off certain help and suggestion functions within Windows so that Microsoft can improve accuracy and usability.
This data is mainly used for tailored experiences, where Windows will suggest that you enable certain settings you might’ve disabled. It can also be used to suggest alternative Microsoft and third-party apps based on what apps you use the most.
You can turn this data collection off the same way as for the previous one: navigate to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback, then toggle both Send optional diagnostic data and Tailored experiences to Off.
Software setup and inventory
Windows 11 further collects information on the apps you run, the anti-malware apps and services on your system, driver updates, Windows update schedule, when downloads start and finish, and what Microsoft Store apps are installed and when they might need updating.
The tailored experiences feature also leverages this data to recommend comparable apps to the ones you use most often.
Again, you can disable this data collection off the same way as for the previous one: navigate to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback, then toggle both Send optional diagnostic data and Tailored experiences to Off.
Location
Windows 11 needs your location data for the Find my Device feature, to improve the relevance of search results, and to give you more relevant weather details and other local information. Location data can also be used by third-party apps if you grant them permission.
You can turn off location tracking in Windows 11 by navigating to Settings > Privacy & security > Location, then making sure that Location services is toggled to Off. Alternatively, you can turn it off in individual apps by using the app list on that same page.
How to view what data Windows 11 is collecting on you
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Windows / Unsplash
Windows / Unsplash
If you want a detailed report of all your data that Windows 11 is tracking, there’s a built-in tool for that. Navigate to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback, then toggle View diagnostic data to On.
When prompted, head to the Microsoft Store and install the Diagnostic Data Viewer app. You’ll need around 1GB of free storage space.
Once installed, you’ll be able to use it to browse through all the data and telemetry that Windows 11 has collected on you recently, as well as details of what apps are sending the most data to Microsoft.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 11 Jul (PC World)Keeping track of your leaked data online is a thankless task, which is why services that monitor the dark web for your info have sprung up. Some are free, like the venerable site Have I Been Pwned, while others are paid services or included with paid software (like antivirus suites).
Even Google has gotten in on the game with dark web monitoring for paid Google One subscribers.
But that’s soon going to change as later this month Google’s dark web reports will become available to all users in eligible countries via the Results About You dashboard.
Previously, free users only saw where their personal contact information appeared in searches online, while Google One subscribers got additional details about personal information (including social security numbers) that might’ve appeared on the dark web.
For more immediate and accurate results, you can manually add to your monitoring profile which details you want explicitly tracked. (Earlier this year, a relative of mine got a warning about the AT&T leak and the reveal of their SSN, despite that info not being part of their profile.)
Don’t like the idea of Google hunting for your info on the dark web? You can delete your monitoring profile via the Edit monitoring profile page. It will stop the reports. To restart, you’ll have to create a new profile.
As always, being alert to data breaches and leaks is a necessary evil for being safe online, so that you can avoid scam attempts. Does that sound exhausting? It is! You can make your life easier by using passkeys (or strong passwords plus two-factor authentication) on all accounts, leaning on a good password manager, and making sure your antivirus software is up to date.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | ITBrief - 10 Jul (ITBrief)![NZ Located](/pimages/nzsmall.gif) Aquion becomes Azul`s new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses. Read...Newslink ©2024 to ITBrief | ![](/n.gif) |
| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 10 Jul (PC World)Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17. But as you start gearing up to hunt for bargains, be aware that fraudsters are looking to take advantage of you.
Here’s one method that’s growing popular: fraudsters are creating fake Amazon lookalike websites to lure shoppers, and they’re hooking victims with phishing emails that promise enticing Amazon offers.
According to Sectank, over a thousand new Amazon-related domains were reportedly created in June 2024 alone, and about 85 percent of them are classified as malicious or at least suspicious.
These fraudulent sites usually ask you to log in with your Amazon account—but when you do, they capture your login credentials, take over your account, and either make purchases or sell your personal data.
Scammers try to gain your trust by registering official-sounding domains that may seem Amazon-related at first glance. For example, “amazon-onboarding,” “shopamazon,” “amazon-billing,” or “connect-amazon.”
They may also use country identifiers to imitate region-specific Amazon stores, except they’re really just .com addresses.
How to protect yourself against fake Amazon phishing sites
Pay special attention to all emails that arrive in your inbox. Even if they appear legitimate, you have to double-check and triple-check every detail to ensure you aren’t looking at a copycat.
Official emails from Amazon or Amazon-affiliated partners shouldn’t contain any spelling mistakes and will never ask you for login details or other sensitive information.
To be safe, hover over every link and make sure the destination URL points to an official Amazon site. Or, to be even safer, never click links in emails. Always navigate manually to sites by typing the domain straight into your web browser.
When you visit a website, always look for “HTTPS” at the start of the URL. This indicates that your connection is encrypted and that the website is actually who they say they are.
Lastly, check every offer carefully before you buy. If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s how scammers can get you, like they do with the Amazon triangle scam.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 10 Jul (PC World)People hate printers. They have tons of breakable moving parts and they require expensive ink refills. But it was even worse when HP started making printers that required 24/7 online connectivity and blocked third-party ink cartridges via DRM.
It was so bad that consumers started suing HP—and HP has finally decided that discretion is the better part of valor and will now discontinue its HP+ e-series printers.
According to statements provided to German site Drucker Channel (spotted by Tom’s Hardware), HP has discontinued the HP+ LaserJet series effective immediately. This includes around a dozen printer models across several series, all nearly identical to other designs but with an “e” added to the end of their model numbers.
Here’s a list of affected models. Again, all of these have similar models without the “e” on the end, which will presumably still be sold:
HP Laserjet M110we
HP Laserjet M209dwe
HP Laserjet MFP M140we
HP Laserjet MFP M234sdne
HP Laserjet MFP M234sdwe
HP Laserjet Pro 3002dwe
HP Laserjet Pro 4002dne
HP Laserjet Pro 4002dwe
HP Laserjet Pro MFP 3102fdwe
HP Laserjet Pro MFP 4102dwe
HP Laserjet Pro MFP 4102fdwe
All of these models require an active internet connection to HP servers in order to print, and they feature even stricter DRM security to try and force users to use expensive HP ink instead of third-party refills.
You probably already know that manufacturers sell cheap printers in order to get you to spend tons on ink, but HP went a step further by turning said ink into a subscription model.
The “HP+ Instant Ink upgrade” automatically ordered new toner when a printer showed its reservoir as low—which certainly wasn’t an incentive to make toner packages smaller or to not trigger that “order” button even when the current cartridge wasn’t quite empty. Nope, not at all.
Well, HP also said that the Instant Ink program is kaput. It’ll shut down later this year, though people currently using the service may be able to continue doing so. Ditto for the always-connected e-series printers, too—they’ll disappear from store shelves but existing ones won’t shut down.
But HP’s statement (machine translated since I don’t speak German) didn’t say that the always-connected printers currently in service would be updated or altered to remove this dependency. So, if you have one of the printers marketed through the HP+ program, you might still have to keep it online 24/7 to print… for as long as HP keeps those servers up.
The attempt to turn printing into a subscription service was met with instant revulsion from a huge number of consumers. While it makes sense for businesses to create a supply chain for their printing needs, home users are relying less on printing altogether—and that’s by design.
Today, you can ship packages, get into concerts and sports events, and hop onto trains and busses with just your phone. Plenty of people don’t have a printer anymore, opting for FedEx-like stores or the library whenever they need to print anything.
And HP’s attempt to lock users into its ecosystem of artificially inflated ink wasn’t any more popular. Earlier this year, a class-action lawsuit was brought against the company by US customers who found they couldn’t use third-party cartridges after a printer software update.
It wasn’t the first time HP pulled this move, nor the first time they were sued by their own customers for it. While HP’s comments on the end of their always-on printers and subscription service didn’t mention these legal issues, it seems likely that it was in the back of someone’s mind when the call was made.
As a former printshop worker, I can appreciate both the necessity of printing and the hatred it gets from the average user. I bought a cheap-as-dirt Brother laser printer years ago, and I recommend it to anyone who only needs the occasional black-and-white shipping label or paperwork. It works over Wi-Fi, starts up without a hitch after months of inactivity, and it’s more than happy to take cheap third-party toner.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 10 Jul (PC World)On June 28, Microsoft and Amazon announced a new partnership that offers an exciting new opportunity for gamers: anyone who has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can now play hundreds of cloud-enabled games directly via the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices.
The whole thing works without an Xbox console. That means you can now play Xbox games even if you don’t have a console, and you can play when you’re away from home without lugging your Xbox around. All you need is, say, a Fire TV Stick and you’re good to go.
This innovation brings the massive Xbox Game Pass Ultimate game library to your TV, making these games more accessible. These games include Starfield, Fallout 4, and Forza Horizon 5, as well as many more from external studios.
How to play Xbox games on an Amazon Fire TV Stick without an Xbox
First, you’ll need either a Fire TV Stick 4K Max (latest model) or a Fire TV Stick 4K (latest model), as these are compatible with Xbox games and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Then, download the Xbox app to your Fire TV device via the Amazon App Store and install it.
When you open the app, you’ll be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account. Enter your login details and subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if you aren’t already. (Membership costs $16.99 per month, but you can try your first 14 days for just $1.)
Try Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1
Then, simply connect a compatible Bluetooth gaming controller, such as the Xbox Wireless Controller. Sony controllers are also supported.
Once that’s done, you can start playing any Xbox games that have cloud support. Make sure you have a stable internet connection to get the best possible gaming experience.
Related: The best cloud gaming services
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