External graphics processing units, or eGPUs, appear to offer a simple route to high-end graphical power for laptops, ultrabooks, and mini-PCs—giving owners of slim and lightweight systems the promise of desktop-class GPU performance simply by plugging in a single cable. But after years of...
Microsoft is making a bold bet on the future of Windows 11 by elevating the hardware baseline, particularly through strict enforcement of USB-C, USB4, and USB 3.0 requirements for modern laptops. This decision, communicated via an official blog post and reflected in the latest updates to the...
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In a recent edition of the Overkill Digest newsletter, author Kevin Wammer dives into the fascinating intersection of handheld gaming and desktop functionality—specifically, his exploits in creating a colossal 65-inch Steam Deck while booting into Windows 11 from Gaming Mode. This article, “#67...
At CES, Lenovo continued revealing its releases with gaming laptops, an eGPU and monitors.
The new Lenovo Legion Y740S is Lenovo’s thinnest and lightest gaming laptop yet with up to eight hours of battery life [1]. It’s got up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 processors (coming soon) reaching more...
SATA Mode only shows RAID option. I did all the update on my Windows 10 and downloaded the necessary Drivers from my Unit's Manufacturer Website, Intel, and Microsoft. And my SSD M.2 2280 cannot be detected. I checked and it should be compatible. M.2 slot might be disabled but I don't know how...