Lenovo’s ThinkPads regularly rank at the top of our best business laptops list, but a serious issue with newer models threatens to damage their strong reputation. ThinkPad laptops from 2017 to 2019 reportedly contain defective USB-C firmware. First reported by Notebookcheck, the problems are widespread enough for Lenovo to post a support page (opens in new tab) titled “Critical Intel Thunderbolt Software and Firmware Updates.” Based on that document, the USB-C ports in more than a dozen ThinkPad laptops are experiencing serious issues....

The $28 Luxafor Flag offers a unique and compelling way to let others know you don’t want to be disturbed. Made by a Latvian company named Greynut, this small USB light attaches to the back of your laptop lid or to the side of your monitor and lights up red, green or one of several other colors. This signal lets your office mates know whether you have time for them. I used the device for several weeks in our open-area news room, and found that, while the Luxafor Flag gets the message across, people often ignore it....

Design Design As a product, the MacBook Pro is far from new, but the recent updates to its looks – slimming down and adding a space grey color – breathed some life into the notebook. That makeover doesn’t stand up well when compared to the brand-new Surface laptop, which features even cooler colors (burgundy red and cobalt blue) and a soft, comfy Alcantara fabric-covered keyboard deck. The only downside about the Surface Laptop is that only the $1,299 configuration is offered in different colors, meaning budget shoppers and power users are left out in the platinum-silver cold....

SF9’s RoWoon is a perfect example of this. He not only excels as a talented singer and actor, but often shares encouraging words of wisdom that leaves an impact on fans and non-fans alike. His warm-hearted personality simply radiates through his speech and actions, making him the perfect person to go to when life starts to become difficult. If he wasn’t in the entertainment industry, we’re certain that he could become the perfect mental coach!...

However, the iPad’s excellent screen, fast performance and AR tricks mean that even this 2018 tablet can keep up with the latest competition. Here’s how the 9.7-inch iPad compares with the Huawei MediaPad M5 lite. MediaPad M5 lite vs iPad Design The iPad retains its simple, familiar design — an aluminum back and glass front — and the MediaPad M5 lite is a decent imitator, with minor differences. The rear of Huawei’s tablet is made of an aluminum alloy, not just aluminum, and its display is a slightly chunky, curved 2....

But as great as all that is, the real kicker here is the price. The Quest 2 starts at $299, meaning Meta may have finally bridged VR’s biggest obstacle –– affordability. For the price, you get a system with few compromises that comes with over 200 games and a strong social presence. All that combined and this is definitely VR’s year. Meta Quest 2 pricing and availability Meta Quest 2 pricing and availability...

According to a new Reddit post (via TechRadar), Microsoft is reportedly working on a new, helpful feature to help frazzled Edge users: searchable tabs. Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome: Which browser is better?The best Chromebooks of 2021 Microsoft Edge will reportedly make Edge tabs searchable Microsoft Edge will reportedly make Edge tabs searchable Ever been so swamped in tabs that the thought of combing through all of them to find the one you need makes you want to pull your hair out?...