[ad_1] The company stressed that it had seen “no exploitation” ahead of the patch, but though it was “highly likely” that malware writers would use the security hole. Some systems that have Network Level Authentication have a partial defense, since they require credentials before the flaw is usable. There’s no doubt as to why Microsoft […]
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‘World of Warcraft Classic’ debuts on August 26th
[ad_1] As expected, the game is a touched-up version of the original massively multiplayer game in its most refined form, around the “Drums of War” update from August 2006. That means no world-altering expansions or other major game mechanics that have appeared since then. While you’ll lose some of the creature comforts of the up-to-date […]
HP’s Omen X 2s is a dual-screen gaming laptop
[ad_1] Otherwise, the Omen X 2S hits all the right notes for a gaming laptop in 2019. It packs up to a 9th-generation Intel Core-i9 8-core CPU (with 5 GHz overclocking), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU, 32GB of RAM and optional Intel Optane memory storage. It also comes with a fancy new 5-way airflow […]
Lenovo is working on a ThinkPad with a foldable display
[ad_1] The pen was responsive, though I generally find Samsung’s S Pen smoother. I felt some slight drag when scrawling letters on the 4:3 screen, but given we were only using an early prototype, I hope this will get better by the time the ThinkPad launches. The device isn’t just for you to use in […]
Lenovo’s new ThinkBook laptop line is built for slimness and security
[ad_1] The hardware is mostly similar under the hood. Both sport 8th-generation Intel Core chips (up to the i7), up to 16GB of RAM, as much as 512GB of SSD storage and 1080p displays. Battery life tops out at 11 hours on the 13s and 10 hours on the 14s. If you need some graphical […]
Crowdfunded ‘Outer Wilds’ drops Steam for Epic Store exclusivity
[ad_1] Not surprisingly, some backers are upset. The timed exclusive has been likened to a “bait and switch” or even false advertising — players expected a Steam release and now won’t get it until months later at best. Some have said they’ll seek refunds, while others are more concerned about the implications of releasing the […]
Respawn will ban ‘Apex Legends’ players who piggyback on teams
[ad_1] Piggybacking isn’t unique to Apex or the battle royale genre, but it may be a more serious issue than in some titles. You can’t currently play solo in Apex, and the reward system revolves heavily around leveling up if you aren’t willing to pay real money. As such, it’s tempting to simply idle in […]
‘Rage 2’ will receive at least two paid add-ons after launch
[ad_1] Thankfully, you won’t have to pay extra to get something. Weapon skins, world events, challenges and new rides (the Mech you see above, plus the One-Wheeler) are all slated to be available throughout 2019. You’ll have a reason to keep playing even if you blaze through main story, then. The question is whether or […]
Google unveils the first consumer Chromebooks
[ad_1] Google has been holding I/O, its annual developer conference, in early May for years now. As such, there’s often a lot of notable Google-focused anniversaries to recognize this time of year, and today is no exception. Eight years ago (May 11th, 2011), Google announced the first two commercially-available Chromebooks from Acer and Samsung. At […]
Our readers tell us what’s wrong with the Google Pixel Slate
[ad_1] Display The Pixel Slate’s 3,000 x 2,000 display made a good first impression on Nathan, who said it was bright and pixel-dense. Users also enjoyed the screen; Victor called it fantastic and Markus said it looked “gorgeous” during his gaming and minor writing or coding sessions. Trenton was also appreciative, deeming the screen “the […]