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CES 2023: Innovation abounds in Windows 11 partner PC ecosystem At CES 2023, one of the most influential tech events in the world, new Windows 11 PCs showcased innovation throughout its partner ecosystem. These include advances from silicon partners Intel, AMD and NVIDIA, as well as the latest consumer, commercial and gaming devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and other gaming device partners. This technology reinforces how relevant the PC is in daily life; to connect, create, work, learn and play – from anywhere. It does all that while being accessible and secure, freeing up time and peace of mind to be creative.  As an ecosystem, Microsoft is focused on achieving consistent sustainability targets across Windows 11 devices. With Windows 11’s latest update, you’ll be able to tap into features such as Focus sessions, snap layouts that make it easier to [ more… ]

CES 2023: Partners preview new Windows 11 gaming PCs CES always brings exciting new developments in hardware, and never more so when it comes to gaming devices. CES 2023 is no exception, bringing us early looks at portable-but-powerful laptops, beefy home rigs, future-proofed AI chips, and more. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a sampling of the new Windows 11 PCs announced at CES 2023 from several of our top partners. Each one is designed to run the newest, most demanding games, not least from PC Game Pass. Even better, every single gaming PC comes with at least a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included*, helping you jump straight into a game the moment you get your hands on your new device. Head over to Xbox Wire to read about these PCs. *Xbox Game Pass Ultimate not [ more… ]

CES 2023: Lenovo’s lineup includes ThinkBook Plus Twist, Legion gaming PCs and more At CES 2023, Lenovo introduced an array of Windows 11 PCs to satisfy both personal and professional demands and needs. With Windows 11’s latest update, you’ll be able to tap into features such as Focus sessions, snap layouts that make it easier to get things done and the new Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to keep you safer on the web. The ThinkBook Plus Twist is an eye-catching new addition to Lenovo’s lineup, with a dual rotating display that features an OLED panel on one side and a color e-Ink screen on the other. Such a setup makes it easy to draft, edit and proofread documents via the keyboard or the pen. The e-Ink display reduces eye strain and can also stay powered on longer between charging. For more advanced [ more… ]

CES 2023: AMD announces new processors, GPUs and Windows 11 laptops At CES 2023, AMD revealed a considerable lineup of new processors for desktops and laptops, GPUs and Windows 11 AMD Advantage-certified laptops. This technology aims to deliver enough horsepower for daily tasks, gaming, hybrid work, remote learning and more. AMD introduced additions to the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processor lineup with the Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700 and Ryzen 5 7600 Series processors, aimed at delivering better gaming performance at lower power. Built on the “Zen 4” architecture and featuring a 65W TDP, the new Ryzen processors are optimized for both efficiency and performance. AMD announced additional 7000 Series Mobile processors with the new Ryzen 7045HX Series processors bringing improved gaming experiences to the mobile platform. AMD also previewed the 7040 Series processors, the first AMD CPU with [ more… ]