Computers

Asus ZenBook 14 (UX425E) review: A lightweight laptop that packs a punch

The Asus ZenBook 14 promises performance, portability, and aesthetic appeal. But does it live up to the hype and price tag? We spent some…

Microsoft Surface Book 3 now available – price for South Africa

Microsoft has launched the Surface Book 3 laptop in South Africa, which the company calls its most powerful laptop yet. The hybrid laptop joins…

Huawei launches Intel-powered MateBook D14 in SA – price and specifications

Huawei has unveiled its Intel edition of the MateBook D14 laptop, which is now available in South Africa. The D14 is one of three…

Five smart home devices targeted by hackers

A new study has highlighted what household smart gadgets and tech are being targeted by hackers. The study was conducted by cybersecurity company Check…

HP bringing two new Pavilion laptops to SA – price and details

HP has announced that it will launch the newest HP Pavilion x360 14 and 15 in South Africa later this year. The new laptops…

New affordable HP Chromebooks coming to SA in March

HP has announced a new series of affordable Chromebooks that will launch in South Africa in March. The new range is aimed at students…

HP launches new convertible laptop for learners

HP has announced the upcoming launch of the new Education Edition of the HP ProBook x360 11 G7, a convertible laptop for learners with…

Buying a sub-R5000 laptop? Keep these tips in mind [Tech-Savvy SA]

Tech Savvy SA is a series of articles on Gearburn and Memeburn that aims to deliver useful, locally relevant advice to the average South…

These locally available Chromebooks have Android apps

Chromebooks has received plenty of love internationally, becoming a viable alternative in many ways to Macbooks and Windows laptops. In South Africa, our choices…

Microsoft calls out Chromebooks (literally) with $200 laptops

Laptop manufacturers have hopped on the Chromebook bandwagon in a big way, offering a variety of Google-powered laptops. And the cheaper devices have quickly…

Comparison: Snapdragon laptops versus Chromebooks

December 2017 saw Qualcomm finally reveal proper Snapdragon-powered laptops at its Tech Summit, capable of running full-fledged Windows 10. Featuring proper Windows apps and…

Intel CEO delivers open letter in wake of Meltdown, Spectre

The Meltdown and Spectre exploits have rocked the computing world, as chipmakers scramble to patch the vulnerabilities. Intel was particularly hard hit by the…

Rockchip is latest processor brand to jump on AI bandwagon

Chinese brand Rockchip has quietly carved out a niche in the processor world, powering a range of set-top boxes, Android TV devices and even a…

Intel, AMD reveal new CPU wares ahead of CES 2018

It’s time for the biggest tech expo of the year in the form of CES, and Intel and AMD have already shown new processors…

Processor exploits: what are affected companies saying?

The recent disclosure of exploits in several processors, chiefly Intel’s x86 chips, has resulted in a firestorm of controversy as companies scramble to fix…

Intel speaks after critical processor exploit found

The tech world has been inundated with reports after it emerged that there was a major security flaw with Intel’s range of processors. The…

GPD Win 2 specs revealed: what to expect from mini laptop?

The original GPD Win was a rather unique device, essentially being a Windows laptop in a Nintendo DS-style form factor. It wasn’t the most…

How do Intel’s new budget chips compare to Qualcomm laptops?

Last week saw Qualcomm and partners finally peel the curtain back on Snapdragon-powered Windows 10 laptops at the Snapdragon Summit. We saw the Asus…

Snapdragon 835 PCs: what about games?

Qualcomm and Microsoft have been really keen to point out the battery life in their upcoming Windows 10 PCs, touting up to 20 hours…

Hands-on: HP, Asus reveal two Snapdragon Windows PCs

HP and Asus have announced two new convertible Windows 10 laptops, powered by Snapdragon 835 processors, and set for 2018 launches. First up, we…

A ton of Chromebooks now support Android apps [List]

Google has been pushing Chromebooks in the last year or so, bringing Android app support to the platform via the Google Play Store. Buying…

HP website reveals Snapdragon 835 laptop with 4GB RAM

Microsoft has been working on Windows 10 ARM for a while now, bringing the desktop operating system to mobile-focused chips as well. It’s also…

CrossOver beta lets you run Windows apps on Chromebooks

The Chromebook family of laptops has come a long way from merely being glorified Chrome browsers, offering a pretty substantial platform thanks to Android…

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