Which Mac to buy this November: five models from $699
Early Black Friday discounts have reached five current Macs. We compare their specs and US prices, and flag the rumoured replacement to weigh up before you buy.
Microsoft’s 8GB Windows 11 claims, checked against RAM tests
Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 is up to 20% more responsive on 8GB PCs. Independent RAM tests mostly agree on idle use, with caveats for heavy loads.
Which gaming handheld to buy in November 2026
Handheld prices jumped this year. We compare the Switch 2, Steam Deck OLED, ROG Xbox Ally, Ally X and Legion Go 2 on specs, battery and euro price.
How to enable hibernation on Linux Mint 22.3 before Mint 27
Linux Mint 22.3 hides Hibernate behind swap, GRUB and polkit settings. Here are the steps for today, and what Mint 27’s Sleep Modes page changes.
Apple will put an 18+ floor under romantic AI companion apps
From 16 November, App Store apps with dating features or romantic AI companions get a minimum 18+ rating. Here is what changes, what doesn’t, and how Google Play compares.
Five noise-cancelling earbuds worth buying in November 2026
Sennheiser’s replaceable-battery Momentum True Wireless 5 meets Sony, Apple, Bose and Samsung. Real battery numbers with ANC on, prices and which pair suits which buyer.
Apple’s first touchscreen Mac starts at $2,899 in the US
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro uses tandem OLED and M5 chips, costs $400 more than the mini-LED model, and ships 6 November in the US.
Check your Android phone against the SMS of Death bug
A silent WAP Push text can crash Android’s calling service. Here’s how to check your patch level, install the fix, and recover a phone that’s already stuck in a loop.
Xbox Ally X, one year on: still $1,000, now with FSR 4.1 beta
Windows Central’s one-year re-review says the ROG Xbox Ally X still holds up at $1,000, helped by an FSR 4.1 beta and rising rival prices.
Five budget mini PCs worth buying in October 2026
Memory prices have pushed cheap mini PCs up. Here are five worth buying on 31 October 2026, with real specs, prices, a cost-per-core sum and a rumoured Intel replacement.