Ryzen vs Ryzen, Best Gaming Laptops 2019

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech April 15 CPU Comparison [Ryzen 5 2600X vs. Ryzen 7 1700: $200 CPU]( When we recently updated our Best CPUs feature, we noticed that access to affordable first-gen Ryzen processors remains an attractive option for many. The Ryzen 7 1700 is a standout option for an 8-core/16-thread part selling for $160, meaning you can either [buy the R7 1700 or the R5 2600]( at the same price. When we recently updated our Best CPUs feature, we noticed that access to affordable first-gen Ryzen processors remains an attractive option for many. The Ryzen 7 1700 is a standout option for an 8-core/16-thread part selling for $160, meaning you can either [buy the R7 1700 or the R5 2600]( at the same price. TechSpot Best Of [The Best Gaming Laptops 2019]( Here are our recommendations for the [best gaming laptops]( you can buy right now, discussing the different options and alternatives. Our categories are a mixture of price points and use cases that cover most of what we believe PC gamers will be interested in getting. Here are our recommendations for the [best gaming laptops]( you can buy right now, discussing the different options and alternatives. Our categories are a mixture of price points and use cases that cover most of what we believe PC gamers will be interested in getting. Software [Windows updates are at it again, reportedly hanging and slowing down systems]( Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2019 cumulative update is not playing well with some PCs. On Tuesday, fondly referred to as Patch Tuesday, Microsoft rolled out the April updates to Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 machines. As has been… Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2019 cumulative update is not playing well with some PCs. On Tuesday, fondly referred to as Patch Tuesday, Microsoft rolled out the April updates to Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 machines. As has been… Security [DEA demanded a user's login details from LastPass]( A recent report by Forbes highlights a case in which the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) demanded that LogMeIn, owner of LastPass, hand over logins, physical IP addresses, and communications of customer Stephan Caamano, who is charged with trafficking a counterfeit… A recent report by Forbes highlights a case in which the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) demanded that LogMeIn, owner of LastPass, hand over logins, physical IP addresses, and communications of customer Stephan Caamano, who is charged with trafficking a counterfeit… Foldable Works [Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on round-up: Optimism prevails]( Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, the aptly named Galaxy Fold, launches on April 26 following months of teasing and hype. Up to this point, virtually everything we’ve seen and heard about the Fold has been dictated by Samsung as nobody outside… Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, the aptly named Galaxy Fold, launches on April 26 following months of teasing and hype. Up to this point, virtually everything we’ve seen and heard about the Fold has been dictated by Samsung as nobody outside… Airbone [World's largest plane completes a successful first flight]( The Stratolaunch is 385 ft (117m) wide, 238 ft (73m) long and 50 ft (15m) tall. It weighs 500,000 pounds (250 tons) empty, but full of fuel and with a rocket payload, it can weigh as much as 1,300,000 pounds… The Stratolaunch is 385 ft (117m) wide, 238 ft (73m) long and 50 ft (15m) tall. It weighs 500,000 pounds (250 tons) empty, but full of fuel and with a rocket payload, it can weigh as much as 1,300,000 pounds… Storage Deals [Amazon's one-day storage sale offers discounts on more than two dozen products]( More than half a dozen flash memory cards are on offer including this 64GB SanDisk Ultra SDXC UHS-1 card for just $9.25 (the 128GB variant is only $17.95). More than half a dozen flash memory cards are on offer including this 64GB SanDisk Ultra SDXC UHS-1 card for just $9.25 (the 128GB variant is only $17.95). Streaming Wars [Disney reveals pricing and launch details of its streaming service, will have every episode of The Simpsons]( It was way back in 2017 when Disney first announced it would be launching a streaming service to compete against the likes of Netflix. Last November, we learned that it would go by the name Disney+ and arrive with new… It was way back in 2017 when Disney first announced it would be launching a streaming service to compete against the likes of Netflix. Last November, we learned that it would go by the name Disney+ and arrive with new… Culture [Digital revenue more than makes up for declining DVD and Blu-ray sales]( The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in its annual Theatrical Home Entertainment Market Environment (THEME) report revealed that physical media sales have decreased significantly worldwide over the past five years. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in its annual Theatrical Home Entertainment Market Environment (THEME) report revealed that physical media sales have decreased significantly worldwide over the past five years. Security [Outlook.com hack more extensive than Microsoft first claimed, email contents compromised]( On Saturday, Microsoft confirmed to TechCrunch that hackers could have accessed affected users’ email address, folder names, subject lines, and the names of other email addresses the user communicates with. The company stressed that the content of the emails and… On Saturday, Microsoft confirmed to TechCrunch that hackers could have accessed affected users’ email address, folder names, subject lines, and the names of other email addresses the user communicates with. The company stressed that the content of the emails and… [Amazon shareholders to vote on banning sales of facial recognition tech to governments]( Last year the world found out about Rekognition, facial recognition technology developed and sold by Amazon. Unsurprisingly, the company came under fire from privacy advocates and civil liberties organizations. But criticism came from within, too, when hundreds of employees wrote… [Apple's A13 SoC will be the first chip manufactured using new 7nm 'N7 Pro' process]( The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has said it would soon improve its 7-nanometer manufacturing process, used in the fabrication of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855, Apple’s A12 Bionic, and Huawei’s Kirin 980. [Intel demos the 400G, a 400Gbps transceiver for the datacenter]( The Intel 100G has a maximum transfer speed of 100Gbps and comes in four varieties supporting cable lengths from 500m to 10km. At their recent Interconnect Day, Intel announced the 400G as a successor, which predictably increases transfer speeds to… [Leak shows Microsoft's "All Digital" Xbox One S, and it looks exactly like you'd think]( Rumors have been swirling for some time regarding Microsoft's disc-less Xbox One S, and at this point, there's really no doubt that it's happening. In fact, German Windows site WinFuture.de claims to have obtained images showing off exactly what the… [iOS 13 will reportedly introduce Safari and Mail upgrades, a system-wide Dark Mode and more]( Sources familiar with the mobile operating system’s development tell 9to5Mac that the long-awaited Dark Mode will finally make its debut in iOS 13. Additionally, iOS 13 on the iPad will allow apps to have multiple windows. [FCC announces 5G spectrum auction and $20 billion investment for rural broadband access]( The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday that it would hold the biggest spectrum auction in U.S. history, aimed at bolstering 5G network deployment. The bidding will see roughly 3,400 megahertz across three spectrum bands auctioned off for commercial use. [New footage emerges of arguably the most infamous moment in competitive gaming history]( Evo Moment 37 is arguably the most iconic moment in competitive video gaming history. For those unfamiliar, the memorable event occurred at the Evolution Championship Series 2004 in a semifinal game of Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike between Daigo Umehara… [Elon Musk says Tesla's full self-driving tech could arrive by 2020]( From an outsider's perspective, it may seem like Tesla hasn't made much progress in the realm of self-driving car tech as of late. When compared to the likes of Waymo or even Uber -- both of which have created fully-self-driving… [Taking that picture of a black hole required massive amounts of data]( On Wednesday, we reported that scientists had taken the first image ever of a black hole. It was big news in the astronomy community. It was also apparently big news in the data-hoarding community as well. [Acer unveils the Predator Helios 700, a high-end gaming notebook with a slide-out keyboard]( Acer's Global Press Conference took place today, and the company unveiled a host of new products for productivity, gaming, and content creation. Today, we'll be focusing on one of the most interesting reveals: the Helios 700, Acer's latest high-end gaming notebook. [UK wants to protect young people by banning the 'Like' button from social media sites]( The Information Commissioner's Office has compiled the draft code, which says “nudge” techniques such as Likes and Snapchat streaks that are used to keep under-18s online longer should not be allowed. [Uber files paperwork for its initial public offering]( Following in rival Lyft’s footsteps, Uber on Thursday filed the requisite paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its initial public offering. [Security researchers disclose WPA3 security flaws that allow attackers to swipe sensitive data]( The latest Wi-Fi protocol, WPA3, launched last year to quite a bit of fanfare and excitement. 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