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Notably, every single one of these laptops will use USB Type-C power adapters and a new physical webcam cover that Lenovo is deeming “ThinkShutter.” The latter of these will likely save thousands of users from putting tape or stickers over their webcams. For the first time, the L-series is incorporating 2-in-1 designs with a Yoga-branded model. Additionally, Lenovo is also introducting its own docking system, ThinkPad Ultra, that makes it easy to connect the new systems to monitors and ports....

That improves the laptop’s value, but the Air still faces ruthless competition. As a laptop built for college students and people who travel frequently, one of the MacBook Air’s biggest rivals is Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6. It may have been released a year ago, but the Surface Pro 6 remains our favorite detachable 2-in-1. So, which of these ultraportable devices is better: the MacBook Air or the Surface Pro 6? Read on to find out who wins....

We’ve also got a relatively reliable schedule for when you should expect Apple to release this new version. And as far as what we hope to see in the new macOS, we’re hoping that Music gets at least one iTunes feature that power users depend on. News & Rumors (May 2019) Apple’s Aperture photo editing software won’t work in macOS 10.15 (opens in new tab), and the company is providing details for migrating your library to Photos and Lightroom....

Two established titans – the elder HipChat (which launched in 2010), and Slack (which was released in 2013) – currently dominate this market. Although many people likely use only one team-chat app, I use both. I use HipChat at Laptop Mag to discuss the news, share documents and assign stories, and I use Slack in my personal life, to create and manage a community space for a podcast I work on....

The breach began around Dec. 1 but was identified by Norton on Dec. 12, it exposed users’ personal data including names, phones numbers, and mailing addresses along with full access to their password manager vaults. The latter would of course include passwords and potentially other secure data like credit card details or other financial data (via CNET). What is a credential-stuffing attack? What is a credential-stuffing attack? This latest credential-stuffing attack comes on the heels of a similar breach affecting 35,000 PayPal users....

The Pixel 5 is going to be the biggest draw for most people at this event. Google’s flagship smartphone is going through some changes this year so you’ll want to read on to set your expectations for this new direction for the Pixel line. That won’t be the only smartphone though, the Pixel 4a 5G will also be officially announced, adding 5G and a few other notable upgrades to the well-liked Pixel 4a....

The Pixel 6a and Pixel 6 comparison boils down to whether you’re looking for value for your money or a high-end flagship experience. Though the former inherits several features from the latter, there are trade-offs and aspects where Google cut costs under the hood to bring the price to $450 from $600. The Pixel 6, therefore, offers an extra premium element in many areas that appear identical on the surface. They share a design, for example, but the Pixel 6 has a glass body, while the Pixel 6a has a plastic one....