Alder Lake in Win 11, SSD Sales, Apple's Liquid Retina XDR Display Review

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech November 18 Tested [Intel Alder Lake: Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Performance]( After reviewing all 12th-gen Intel Core CPUs, today we're taking a look at [how these new processors compare]( when using Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus Windows 11 running VBS (Virtualization-Based Security). After reviewing all 12th-gen Intel Core CPUs, today we're taking a look at [how these new processors compare]( when using Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus Windows 11 running VBS (Virtualization-Based Security). Display Technology [Apple MacBook Pro's Liquid Retina XDR Display Review]( After looking at the performance of Apple's M1 Pro SoC powering the new MacBook Pro 16, there's another unique component in this laptop that's worth looking into, and that's the [mini-LED XDR display](. After looking at the performance of Apple's M1 Pro SoC powering the new MacBook Pro 16, there's another unique component in this laptop that's worth looking into, and that's the [mini-LED XDR display](. What (not) to buy [How to Choose an SSD on a Flash Sale]( [What SSD should you buy?]( In normal times, we'd simply tell you to follow our Best Storage guide. But during flash sales, lesser known drives may be worth buying at a healthy discount. But which ones? [What SSD should you buy?]( In normal times, we'd simply tell you to follow our Best Storage guide. But during flash sales, lesser known drives may be worth buying at a healthy discount. But which ones? Security [The most common passwords of 2021 are outright embarrassing]( The password management service has compiled a list of the top 200 most common passwords based on its research. The list details the password itself, how long... The password management service has compiled a list of the top 200 most common passwords based on its research. The list details the password itself, how long... NFT [Xbox boss Phil Spencer: NFT games feel 'more exploitative than entertainment']( Play-to-earn blockchain games are becoming increasingly popular. For those unfamiliar, they incorporate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as in-game tradeable items that players can earn as achievements. These NFTs... Play-to-earn blockchain games are becoming increasingly popular. For those unfamiliar, they incorporate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as in-game tradeable items that players can earn as achievements. These NFTs... 20 Years of Xbox [Xbox celebrates one of gaming's best eras with a nod to the PS2, GameCube, and Dreamcast]( The official Xbox Twitter account tweeted the message using the #Xbox20 hashtag. The four machines come from what is generally accepted to be the sixth generation of... The official Xbox Twitter account tweeted the message using the #Xbox20 hashtag. The four machines come from what is generally accepted to be the sixth generation of... Graphics [Nvidia turns its image scaler into an open-source alternative to DLSS, competitor to AMD FSR]( There has been a lot of praise for Nvidia's DLSS -- a feature that, in games which support it, makes lower resolution images look as good or... There has been a lot of praise for Nvidia's DLSS -- a feature that, in games which support it, makes lower resolution images look as good or... Hardware [Qualcomm says it will have a serious competitor for Apple Silicon ready by 2023]( MediaTek is slowly eating away Qualcomm’s share of the mobile chipset market, but the latter isn’t particularly worried about it. Qualcomm is more concerned about making laptop... MediaTek is slowly eating away Qualcomm’s share of the mobile chipset market, but the latter isn’t particularly worried about it. Qualcomm is more concerned about making laptop... Microsoft [Microsoft moves Windows 10 updates to an annual cycle]( On Patch Tuesday, Microsoft announced it is adjusting its Windows 10 update cadence to fall in line with Windows 11. Beginning with the 21H2 patch, Windows 10... On Patch Tuesday, Microsoft announced it is adjusting its Windows 10 update cadence to fall in line with Windows 11. Beginning with the 21H2 patch, Windows 10... Industry [Qualcomm sets forth ambitious roadmap that includes car tech design wins and powerful PC chips]( Qualcomm has been building components and software platforms that support multiple types of wireless standards (including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), as well as things like wearables, earbuds, PCs,... Qualcomm has been building components and software platforms that support multiple types of wireless standards (including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), as well as things like wearables, earbuds, PCs,... Media Player [Microsoft is working on an all-new Media Player for Windows 11]( There’s no shortage of third-party, potentially better alternatives to the Windows Media Player, but the latter still holds a special place in the hearts of many Windows... There’s no shortage of third-party, potentially better alternatives to the Windows Media Player, but the latter still holds a special place in the hearts of many Windows... [Apple will begin allowing DIY iPhone repairs in 2022]( The Right-to-Repair (R2R) movement can celebrate a huge victory today as Apple has announced it will sell Mac and iPhone parts, tools, and manuals to private individuals.... [Netflix launches website revealing its weekly top ten most viewed titles]( Top 10 on Netflix is, as the name suggests, is a standalone website from the company that lists its content based on how many hours were viewed... [The White House reportedly discouraged Intel from making more silicon wafers in China]( Intel is currently working to expand its manufacturing capacity as part of its IDM 2.0 initiative. The company plans to become a strong competitor to chipmakers like... [Several RTX 2060 cards with 12GB of VRAM listed on regulatory website ahead of rumored announcement]( Although relaunch rumors stretch back to January, we last heard about the spec-bumped RTX 2060 in September, when Nvidia was reportedly planning to launch it as a... [Russian ASAT missile destroyed a satellite creating a debris field within the ISS's orbital path]( On Monday, Russia's space agency Roscosmos (Роскосмос) tweeted that it had astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS) move into their spacecraft as it passed by an... [The Who's Roger Daltrey says the internet is destroying our brains, society, and civilization]( The singer made his internet-hating comments to the Coda Collection, which, somewhat ironically, is a video streaming service available on Amazon featuring music concerts, documentaries, and more... [Xbox cloud gaming is now available on Xbox One and Series X|S consoles]( Continuing the 20th anniversary celebration of Xbox, Microsoft is making cloud gaming available on Xbox One and Series X|S consoles for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. The... [PlayStation CEO criticizes Activision Blizzard's response to Kotick report]( In an email to PlayStation employees reviewed by Bloomberg, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan said he was "disheartened and frankly stunned to read" what was in the Wall... [Activision CEO Bobby Kotick allegedly failed to inform the company board about rape allegations]( This news comes courtesy of the Wall Street Journal, which has spoken to several sources close to Activision, its subsidiaries, and those with knowledge of the company's... [SpaceHey is a MySpace clone that already has nearly half a million users]( SpaceHey launched in November 2020 as a nostalgia project. The retro social network, which claims no direct affiliation to MySpace, says it is focused on privacy and... [GTA modders hit back against Take-Two copyright lawsuit, claim work falls under Fair Use exemption]( Earlier this year, the modders released 're3' and 'reVC,' enhanced versions of Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, respectively, which had been created... [Quentin Tarantino is being sued by Miramax over sale of Pulp Fiction NFTs]( The situation began on November 2 when Tarantino used the NFT.NYC crypto-art conference to announce he would be turning seven scenes from Pulp Fiction into "secret" NFTs—the... Software Downloads - [MEGAsync 4.6.1.0]( - [GameLoop 7.1]( - [BlueStacks App Player 5.4.0.1063]( Drivers - [AMD Radeon Adrenalin 2021 Edition Graphics Driver 21.11.3 Hotfix]( 2021-11-18 05:17:12 - [Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 496.76]( 2021-11-16 10:00:25 Tech Pic of the Day [#Nostalgia It's late Friday afternoon in 2001. 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