#its only 8gbs tho

[caramel-mousse]

Finally found the screwdriver able to open the 3ds backplate and my sd card is 4gb. Its also getting a cleanup because oh my god its filthy

[bgs-cave-o-thots]

NEW LAPTOP MY NEW LAPTOP IS HERE FUCK YEAH I CAN FINALLY USE SOMETHING THAT FUNCTIONS I FINALLY DONT HAVE TO RUN OUT OF RAM BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 2 PROGRAMS OPEN I CAN FINALLY PLAY MY 3D GAMES AGAIN

[mcrmadness]

I want to play Euro Truck Somulator 2 so bad but it keeps giving my computer Blue Screen of Death :( Even tho I don't acyually see the blue screen, but even my GPU says it's one, and I don't know how to solve the problem. No other game does this, and it seems to be a overheating problem but I already use a table fan to cool down my PC so I don't know what else should I do.

The next option is to upgrade my PC. But the mainboard is already old enough that there's no point in buying a better CPU when it's only slightly better than my current CPU, which means I should get a new CPU AND a new mainboard if I wanted to have a better system. I also need more RAM for this PC, that alone could solve the problem cos I currently have only 8Gb as that was still "a lot" back in 2016 when I built this PC. But now it's really not enough, but I'm not sure yet if you can mix different RAM sizes with each other, e.g. I have 2x4GB but idk if it's okay to buy e.g. 2x8GB and have 20Gb of RAM that way, or if I just should go for 2 or 4 new ones and have 16GB or 32GB of RAM...

And the next problem is: money. I looked it up and there's an online shop selling bundles of CPU and mainboard and RAM and those were like, 400€ at minimum and while that is not that bad when you can have part-payment... well, it's still plenty of money/month.

But tbh my other games would really benefit from an upgrade. Planet Zoo is awesome but it does get laggy the more traffic I have in the game, and CPU sounds like its dying. I also really need a new chassis cos I got a new GPU a few years ago and it barely fit inside the chassis and I suspect there's problems with the air circulation because of that. The chassis fans also have manual settings for fans, like, actual physical switches and I have already set some of them to High but I don't like that because then they get so loud I start getting headaches from the noise alone.

Maybe I could start with getting a new, bigger chassis with quieter fans and more space for the air circulation. I think I should also buy a bottle of compressed air and go through the insides of the PC with that. I do vacuum the insides every now and then and it's not been that long time since I did that the last time, but then I was out of compressed air because I tend to empty a whole bottle when I get to cleaning my PC with it...

[kezibun]

Update!!

I have my own laptop (and have for a while now... I had forgotten about this post tbh)

I got a Lenovo Think pad XDD

Usually not a great laptop but I got it refurbished and upgraded so It has 16GB RAM, Intel core i5 and SSD ^-^

It works great for games (on steam and otherwise) digital art and its even ok ish for streaming. Only problem is the mic is on the left and if you sit slightly too much to the right you won't be heard but a good headphone set mic works great to remedy the problem. Oh and the battery is failing and needs replacing but I've had it for 3 if not 4 years now...

My dad on the other hand got a laptop and he didn't listen to my advice... he got 8GB RAM which is his laptops best quality.... other then the big screen he bought it for. He got a bad Prossesor and a HDD his laptop takes hours to turn on and can bearly handle simple games and only just handles art. But he doesn't need it for much tbh. Still an over glorified paper weight tho.

I have a couple of questions that I'm asking all my tumblr friends. 1. Which computer name brands are the best for gaming, drawing, and multi-purpose on the internet? 2. Which are the type that everyone uses? desktops or laptops?

I'm not a computer gamer (infact I don't have my own computer, we only have my sisters laptop in the house) so I have no hands on experience but I've done a load of research into gaming and art computers cuz I would love one! And I also took ICT computers as a subject in school and this was part of the work.

My research has told me that desktop is better then laptop for things like gaming but both can be good depending on how good of a computer you can get.

When buying a computer you need to check it's well lets say stats, this would be how much is it's storage space, it's RAM, it's processor and so on.

I would recommend SSD (solid state drive) for your memory storage rather then the HDD (Hard disk drive) SSD has faster loading time and is more durable but is more expensive. Where HDD has more storage and is cheaper but is slower, can over heat more easily and is more fragile with many moving parts it's easier to break. You also want about at least 500GB - 1TB of storage, more if you want to store a lot of games, art and pictures, though anything higher then 1TB can be excessive and unnecessary expense but I mean if you have the money for it go ahead.

What you really need for gaming and digital art is some good RAM (or Randomly Memory Access, the stuff on your computer that lets you run apps and play games,) more RAM means a smoother play and less loading time. Anything under 8GB is pretty much rubbish for gaming you really want something like 12GB or better yet 16GB but you can scrape by with say 8GB as a minimum. Computers come with RAM but it's also something you can buy separately and install yourself to upgrade it if you know how (or watch a YouTube video or 3).

You also need a good processor especially for digital art (your CPU, the brain of your computer) intel core i5, or i7 are whats recommended. i3 isn't the best for gaming it can be great for internet browsing and only just handle entry level gaming.

Basically you ideally want your computer starts to be:

Storage: SSD 1TB (lowest 500GB)

RAM: 16GB (lowest 8GB)

Professor: Intel core i7 (or i5)

The best gaming computers on the market would be:

Alienware Aurora R10.

CyberPowerPC Gamer Extreme VR.

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop 5090

Corsair One i160.

iBuyPower Snowblind. 

But those are hella expensive. If you've not got the money for those then looking for a computer with the right stats in your price range is a good idea. A refurbished computer can be good and affordable and building your own computer can be the cheapest way to get exactly what you need in your computer.

[dark-sarya]

i have the Vergil motivation to start doing digital drawing. But its kinda intimidating. I mean I've always done things traditionally and I do know how to make designs on Adobe software but not drawing. I was wondering if you have a software that you prefer or would recommend; or just tips in general.

Hello anon! how are you doing? :D

Thank you for asking, I’m not en expert, but I’ll try to help you as much as possible :D. Also, bear in mind that english is not my mother tongue, so there may be some mistakes (ans I’m also a idiot who types really fast without re-reading xDD).

First of all, I assume that you own a graphic tablet, this tool is essentioal for digital art, as they have pen pressure and helps a lot to create unique effects! The brands I’ve seen people recommending the most latelly are Wacom and Huion. I can only give you my opinion about the first one though, I’ve owned a Wacom Intuos 4 for over 6 years and it has never failed me ♥ not even when I accidentally threw the pen inside my tea xD.

Now, speaking about software, I have tried 3: Paint Tool Sai (1 and 2), Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop. Each one has their pros and cons, and you also have to bear in mind what your computer can handle.

1. Paint Tool Sai:

 This is the one that I use and like the most, the interface it’s quite simple and the only thing that may cause you trouble may be the brushes settings, but once you have created you own ones, the only preset you’d probably need to change is density.

This software comes with a pen stabilizer, which is very handy if you do linework, I always set mine to S-3 so it’s easier to get more accurate and less “crispy” lines, you may also notice that the pressure works a bit different, like it’s a bit more sharp. 

For colouring I always set my flats with selections and the bucket tools, and then I add layers for shadows ans highlights. I always start with flat shadows and blend them using both the Brush and the Water tool. I may share my brushes presets for Sai 2 if you like. This software also includes a “transparent” color, which is really useful when you need to fix some blended areas or softly remove part of the colour.

I have used bot Paint Tool Sai 1 and Paint Tool Sai 2, I have noticed that in the second version brushes work a bit different, specially when it comes to using the transparent color. But Sai 2 comes with many enhacements which makes it more enjoyable, thing such as:

Elipse Rulers

Linear Rulers

Perspective Rulers (they work wonders even if you know 0 about perspective)

Text

Shapes

Gradients

Better compatibility with Photoshop’s layers

It seems that Sai 2 is going to be on Beta forever, but you can still download (illegally, lol) and use it, It’s my fave one, so I really recommend this one.

If you want to see more about its interface, I highly recommend you to take a look to my youtube channel, I tend to upload there some of my drawings speedpaints, I hope they can help you to understand hot it works.

2. Clip Studio Paint

I haven’t used this one that much, I only made my first V drawing with it, as well as some headshots for practicing.

This also comes with a pen stabilizer, but I noticed it didn’t worked the same way as Sai’s, it took me a while to get a level of hardness that I liked. The good thing is that it comes with a wide variety of pens, and I really recommend G-pen when it comes to making linearts, it has a nice and sharp finishing.

It also comes with poseable 3D models to use as references, I don’t really like to use them as they have anime-ish proportions and such, but some people may find them handy I guess. CSP also has a wide variety of resources such as premade images (grass, dust, floers, manga panels, halftones…) so this one may be a good option if you also plan to create comics and such.

If you are going for the paid version, you also get access to a marketplace in which people uploads their resources, and you may find some interesting ones there for free.

CSP also has rulers and perspective tools as far as I remember, but I haven’t tried the new ones (this software used to be called Manga Studio, and that was the first time I used it xD).

You can see me struggling with it in this video.

3. Photoshop

I think this is the one that everyone knows the most, right? xD. Though the use of Photoshop has been widely spreaded, we have to keep in mind that this software is very heavy to handle for some cumputers, you’ll probably need over 8GB of RAM memory (I have 16 GB and it still crashes some times) to make it run “properly”. I am isung CC 2015, since I don’t have enough space in my HD for CC 2019, and I would probably need an SSD to make it work smoothly.

I find it really difficult to do linework with Photoshop, it doesn’t have a pen stabilizer (unless you pay for the lazy nezumi plug-in), so the pen usualy “slips” more, I don’t really know how to call this, but I don’t like the feeling I get when I do linework with it. On the other hand, I find it really funny to sketch with it, don’t ask me why xD.

When it comes to colouting, you have to find the brushes that appeal to your style the most, and it’s also really easy to make your own, you can also make patterns and such. Bad thing that you have to use the sampler a lot, in the end you have to use 3465654 tools to blend properly in photoshop, when in either Sai or CSP you only need two, and this is depending on your style.

I have seen many people doing wonders with realist style in PS (you may take a look to @i-have-no-name-v‘s works, they are awesome!) though!

Other thing I don’t like about PS is their color wheel…It works totally different to Sai’s or CSP’s, and most of the times I find it hard to pick the tone I really need. You may also need a plug in tho swap your color wheel too.

I like to use Photoshop when it comes to adding effects to a drawing, be it lightin, particles, color corrections, etc. It’s very handy for this, and it’s also a good thing that both Sai and CSP allow you to save in .psd format.

I hope this long post has been helpful to you or to anyone that needs it, as I said, I have no problem in sharing my Sai 2 brushes presets if you want, you can either reply here or send me another ask ;D

[orcelito]

guess who just impulse bought a 128 gb flash drive

thats right, thisssss fucker,

[gaberoothekangaroo]

my laptop is the absolute worst. it used to run so good and now its all problems all the time. itd be fine if it wasnt like....hey your audio stopped working, also btw theres no ip address and no matter how many times you clear the winsock and cmd prompt your way thru it its not gonna work. so heres to restarting your computer 18 times in a row after running through different troubleshoots and cmd lines and eventually just leaving it alone to read to see if it eventually sorts itself out. gotta do a little song and dance to make sure my busted cord stays at the right angle cause the charger port doesnt sit right anymore (the new cord is floppy and has worse connection than the old sturdy broken cord). ill launch a program and in my task manager its got multiple instances of the program even if only 1 of its open (example: 1 discord program running, 5 different instances of it in the task manager). fucking poorly labeled shit running in the background that all have the property of ‘system’ and im like but why are you running tho??? shouldnt you be in the systems section and not in background processes??? computer running at 40% memory and sometimes 40% disk and the fan being audibly loud when i can have all the same stuff open on a different computer with “worse” specs with no issue (intel 7th gen 16gb ram vs intel 3rd gen 8gb ram). dont get me wrong i love my computer but at the same time im like ??? why do you do the things you do???

[livingonsunshineandsprinkles]

What's in your bag, Joe?

Just weeb shit.

So I got a confession to make. I love those dumb “What’s in your bag posts” and bags in general. Just love seeing what people carry around and what’s important to their daily lives is pretty neat. So figure, hey why not make my own to say I did. That being said, here’s my bag full of dweeby weeby stuff. (Note: holy crap I didn’t realize how heavy my bag was until I finally emptied it out)

 PDP Switch “Elite” Backpack

I know, I know, it’s a system backpack, but dang it looks stylish! I also just love the Switch, and that general aesthetic. It has a slim profile for the most part and doesn’t make me look more dwarfish than I already am. But that slim profile is pretty deceiving, since this thing has so many internal pockets for all your switch or non switch stuff. A lot of the pockets has these velcro straps to keep things like your controllers or docks in place. But since I use those for notebooks and pencils they tended to get in the way so I snipped em out. Also to add to the dweeby aesthetic, I added the blooper and super famicom controller charms that I got from my fiancé and sister respectively. Makes a nice jingle jangle when I walk.

Various Charge cords and Fidget cube

I feel like in this day and age it’s grossly irresponsible to not have at least 4 charge cords. Or maybe I just have way too many devices. I basically have a cord for any device that needs charging. Then there’s my trusty fidget cube. It’s basically this infinity cube from level up dice, it used to be entirely black but thanks to never ending anxiety I have worn down the edges so bad. Still satisfying tho.

Graph paper notebooks, that best pencil, and Dice bag

I hate blank and lined paper, dunno why. Just always loves graph paper the most. So that’s why I have this nifty moleskinne book and a field notes book that my fiancé gave me. These things are basically filled with erratic thoughts, scribbles of ideas, and DND stuff. That’s where the dice bag comes in. I basically have three different sets of dice and a crap ton of life counters and small d6’s. Yanno. Just in case. Then there’s the best pencil known to man. Dunno the brand but that thing has been with me for years and I am fairly certain it has an infinite source of lead because it never seems to run out.

 The DeathBoy Pocket

It’s because of this dumb thing I rarely ever drag out my tablet or laptop anywhere anymore. This iPhone 6s has been so damn good to me, and I recently got this cute AF case for it. Pluses? It looks hella cool. Downsides? It’s now super chunky and mostly resides in either my bag or my hoodie pocket now.

Video james stuff

Oh boy, big surprise. Joe likes playing video games a little too much. If you know anything about me you know my favorite type of system is a portable system. That being said, the Switch is hands down the best thing to happen to gaming. I got a pro controller for it for when I can set it on the table, and also for when I bring it over to someone’s place. The SF30 pro controller is actually hella decent and has the nice little flourishes that make it this nostalgic but functional thing. I also got a matching hard case for the Switch so that way it coordinates with the bag and the analogs don’t get too roughed up while traveling. Then there’s my fiancé’s 3DS which I shamelessly stole from him. Its so dang cute and I basically only use it for Animal Crossing (and the occasional Metroid Fusion, because Em is cool like that and had ambassador program games. I keep the spare 3DS games in a tiny Victoria’s secret bag. Then theres this cute little Splatoon pouch I got which I keep a spare pair of headphones in. Lastly, I have this cute little 8GB flashdrive that I got from some School tour. Very handy and useful, and where I keep most of my secrets.

 Odds and ends

So I also keep a multi tool and an umbrella in this thing because gosh dang I love being prepared. But overall, thats Joe’s weeb sack. Now that I’ve made this maybe I can find peace. Or maybe more realistically just stare at more pics of bags.

[swansongbird]

Get to Know Me

Tagged by: @prompto-loco

Rules: Tag 20 blogs you’d like to get to know better. 

Nickname: Swan

Zodiac Sign: Pisces 

Height: 5′5″ (166 cm)

Last Thing You Googled: Porn haha okay but I’m not gonna tell you what kind, but you can probably guess. What can I say? I’ve an honest heart.

Favourite Music Artists: I love music in any language really, I have a soft spot for Kpop tho. I love The Weeknd, Allie X, Bleachers, Oh Land, Troye Sivan, Bebe Rexha, Wonder Girls, Son Ga-In, WINNER, Hyuna, EXID; that’s just off the top of my head haha I have like 8GBs of music on my phone. BUT Y'ALL BETTER LISTEN TO CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS. FRENCH ROYALTY.

Last Movie You Watched: I don’t even remember haha, its been so long. I think it was Kingsglaive, but i really wanted to see Get Out but I got lazy

What Are You Wearing Right Now?: Okay don’t judge me, but whenever I’m home I usually wear only my boxer briefs. But today I felt like pretending to wear clothes and I put on a tank top! But it’s really funny because its low cut af and I love it, there’s something really comical and satisfying to have a nip slip as a boy without tits, whenever there’s a breeze. Haha I’m lame.

Why Did You Choose Your URL: Guess. 

Do you have any other blogs?: Nope. But I’ve considered making more blogs but I’m lazy to be honest.

What did your last relationship teach you?: Nothing, lmao. I’ve never been in a “real” committed relationship.

Religious or Spiritual: No. Heresy is life.

Favourite Color: Pastels and black, and yes bitch they go together.

Average hours of sleep: 6-12 I know I’m all over the place, sometimes Dys keeps me up!

Lucky Number: Idk haha 1(?)

Favourite Characters:  Noctis (FFXV), Prompto (FFXV), Akira (P5), Yusuke (P5), Chloe (Life is Strange), Victoria (Life is Strange) not in any particular order 

How many blankets do you sleep with: 4 blankets with 3 pillows haha I’m extra af idk my favorite thing is being really cold and having a ton of blankets to warm me up and the feeling of cold yet fluffy blankets is so comforting. I live in an ice castle.

Dream Job: Depends on what kind my dream sugar daddy would want that night.

People I Want to Get to Know Better: Okay, I’m not doing 20 but I’ll meet you halfway. Feel free to ignore this if you’ve already done it @noctass @prmptoargentum @demnocts @devilbringr @noctislife @whatif-imjust-arock @lhugbereth @sriracha-chocobo @crossedquills @achryathesecond

[teccchnews-blog]

The best laptops on the market you can buy

The Back to highschool season is upon us, which implies it is time for several students to start out looking into shopping for a brand new pc for his or her studies. a good portable computer is crucial once it involves finding out and dealing — and one that doesn’t work well will bring lots of unwanted distractions. If you’re yearning for a brand new portable computer, there area unit quite few things to think about. After all, laptops area unit pretty complicated machines. Here area unit some key terms and options to stay in mind onceyou’re yearning for a laptop: Operating system: whereas you'll wish to think about onerous specs, the approach that you just act together with your portable computer is thru the software system. You’re in all probability acquainted with Windows, that is far and away the foremost in style pc software system, however there’s additionally Apple’s macOS, that is additionally terribly capable. Last however not least is Chrome OS, that is best for people who desire astraightforward, affordable, no-fuss portable computer for net browsing and alternative basic tasks.

Specs: Computers vary wide in terms of process power and alternative specifications. The processor and RAM canbasically dictate how briskly your pc is, whereas the storage can confirm what percentage files you'll be able tostore on the pc. The screen resolution is another vital specification, and you will in all probability wish a minimum of a Full HD, 1080p resolution. Battery life ought to be a minimum of eight to 10 hours.

Size: Another factor you’ll wish to accept is however massive the pc is. A smaller portable computer can ultimately be a lot of moveable, however a bigger one can have a bigger show, that is healthier for observance movies and video production. Common sizes for laptops area unit thirteen inches and fifteen inches, tho' eleven inches and seventeen inches additionally seem each currently and so. Of course, with the exception of of these things, you’ll wish to accept worth. though the best laptops can value you $1,000 or a lot of, we’ve tried to supply a variety of various laptops in several worth ranges during this guide. you'll be able to additionally consider the simplest Chromebooks and also the best budget laptops if cash is tight. The best portable computer overall

Why you will love it: The HP Spectre x360 13t is well-designed, high-powered, and versatile because of its convertible style. HP has been a prime company within the industry for a few time currently, and permanently reason. the corporatehas long offered computers that aren’t simply high-powered and intensely capable, however that additionally come back at a good worth. The HP Spectre x360 13t is not any exception to it rule. In fact, it's attained itself a prime spot on our greatest laptops list. The HP Spectre x360 13t comes during a few totally different variants, and also the one we’re viewing is deckedwith Intel’s latest 7th-generation i7 chip, a pleasant 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of solid-state storage. on the far side the onerous specs, though, this pc features a ton a lot of to supply. Like, as an example, its 1,920 x 1,080-pixel touch-enabled show. The portable computer is convertible, too – that’s to mention, you'll be able to use it in portable computer mode, otherwise you will flip the keyboard around to use it in pill mode – that is nice for observance Netflix in bed or drawing with the enclosed stylus. It’s an ideal size for that, too, coming back in at solely zero.55 inches thick. As way as ports go, the HP Spectre x360 13t comes equipped with 2 USB three.1 Type-C ports, moreover as a USB three.1 Type-A port. And, you’ll get a headphone/microphone port. It additionally has intrinsic Bang & Olufsen quad speakers, therefore if you’re not victimisation the phone jack, the sound ought to still be comparatively smart. Not everything is ideal tho'. whereas there area unit an honest quantity of USB ports, there’s no Mount Rushmore State card slot or alternative ports, therefore you’ll would like adapters if you've got any peripherals that use ports aside from USB. And, the pc isn’t essentially low-cost, either. It comes at $1,568.88 on Amazon, tho' you'll be able to get less high-powered versions for fewer. Expert reviewers provide this portable computer high praise, as well as PCMag, Laptop Mag, and CNET. Pros: High-powered, convertible, lots of USB ports, bit show Cons: valuable, no Mount Rushmore State card slot The best portable computer for fewer than $500

Why you will love it: If you’re yearning for a good pc on a budget, then the HP tent x360 is for you, because of its good specs and two-in-one kind issue. The laptops during this guide area unit all glorious machines, however all of them have one thing in common— they’re valuable. Thankfully, you don’t essentially need to pay thousands of greenbacks to induce a good pc. In fact, we’ve written a full guide regarding the simplest laptops underneath $500. The winner? The HP tent x360. The tent x360 is a lot of of a two-in-one than a portable computer, therefore you'll be able to use it as a pill or as a portable computer, that is nice for those yearning for a flexible machine. On prime of that, the pc boasts associateIntel Core i3-6100U, that is as well as 6GB of RAM. You’ll additionally get a 500GB Winchester drive. When it involves ports, the HP tent x360 has 2 USB three.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, one phone jack, associated an HDMI port therefore there area unit lots of ports for pretty much all things. There area unit lots of alternativereviewers UN agency just like the HP tent x360, too. portable computer magazine gave it 4/5 stars, and patronsprovides it four.1/5 stars on Amazon. The downsides? Well, it might be nice to own a solid-state drive instead of a tough drive, and also the show isn’t all that nice, except for but $500, it is a raft. Pros: nice worth, good specs, lots of ports Cons: disk drive, lackluster show The best light-weight portable computer

Why you will love it: The Huawei MateBook X is super slim and light-weight, therefore you'll be able to carry it with you all day while not breaking your back. Huawei is new laptops, however its new lineup of MateBooks is spectacular. Of the 3 new models, the foremostmoveable, powerful, and engaging one is that the MateBook X. initially look, you will assume it is a MacBook as a result of it's therefore slim and beautiful in gold or dark grey. If you wish a transportable portable computer that will not weigh you down, the MateBook X delivers. It weighs simply a pair of.3 pounds and measures twelve.5mm thick. Huawei brags that it is the size of a magazine, and it actually is. The 2K screen features a resolution of two,160 x 1,1440 pixels and a four.4mm edge to allow you a stunning 13-inch screen that is nice for observance Netflix, otherwise you understand, doing actual work. You can get the MateBook together with your alternative of seventh Generation Intel processors, as well as Core i5 or Core i7. each models have 8GB of RAM, however the Core i7 version gets 512GB of storage to the Core i5's 256GB of storage. The Core i5 version ought to be quite enough for many individuals, and you will save $200 if you choosefor it over the Core i7 MateBook X. Rounding out the specs area unit a Dolby Atmos system, a slick fingerprint device, and Windows ten Home. we have a tendency to tested the MateBook X and came away affected by the slick style, slim build, attractive screen, and quick fingerprint device. our favourite factor regarding it's beyond question its movableness. once you need tocarry your portable computer to figure or college on a daily basis, this can be specifically what you want: a portable computer that weighs simply a pair of.3 pounds and takes up little or no area in your bag. The only tangible downsides to the MateBook X — besides its high tag — is its lack of ports. It solely has 2 USB-C ports: one for charging and also the alternative for your peripherals. meaning you wish a electronic device or a dock to attach to something that is not USB-C. Luckily, Huawei remedies that drawback with associate enclosed Mate Dock a pair of, which has a USB-A port, USB-C port, HDMI port, and VGA port. Expert reviewers agree that the MateBook X may be a nice purchase for people who rank vogue and movableness, as well as Digital Trends, TechRadar, The Guardian, and portable computer magazine. Pros: Super slim and light-weight, powerful, engaging show, portable, smart speakers Cons: valuable, few ports The best MacBook

Why you will love it: The 13-and-15-inch MacBook professional models boast top-tier specs, a pretty style, and Apple’s glorious macOS software system. More curious about Apple’s macOS than Microsoft’s Windows? Then maybe the newest MacBook professional is that the right portable computer for you. However, as you would possibly expect from Apple, it won’t come backlow-cost. typically speaking, Apple’s laptops area unit terribly powerful, and also the new MacBook professionalmodels are not any exception. The portable computer comes with 15- or 13-inch screen sizes. The 15-inch model features a resolution of two,880 x 1,800 pixels, whereas the 13-inch model boasts a pair of,560 x 1,600 pixels. The 13-inch model is a lot of moveableand weighs less, however the 15-inch model offers you a lot of screen land. The MacBook professional comes outfitted together with your alternative of associate Intel Core i5 or Core i7 chip, together with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. the value varies wide supportedthat processor, RAM, and storage choices you select. larger is healthier in terms of all those specs, however higherinternals wreak one helluva valuable portable computer. Apple has been pushing boundaries with pc style currently, and during this pc, that takes the shape of the electivebit Bar. it is a bit show that is found right on top of the computer’s keyboard that enables you to manage totally different aspects of some apps. That bit Bar additionally features a bit ID fingerprint device, which means you'll be able to secure your pc to your specific fingerprint. you'll be able to additionally use it to shop for things on-line with Apple Pay. you'll pay further for the bit Bar, though. For ports, the pc comes with four USB Type-C ports, therefore whereas there area unit lots of ports to attach to any or all your peripherals, you'll ought to purchase adapters, particularly if you've got plenty of USB Type-A peripherals. Then there’s the all-important software system. Often, users notice that obtaining wont to Apple’s macOS software system are often easier than Windows, tho' that may not be the case if you’re a lot of used employing a Windows pc. There area unit downsides to purchasing associate Apple pc. For starters, they’re quite bit dearer than Windows laptops, particularly once you add the bit Bar and also the top-end specs. the dearth of other ports may additionallybe a serious headache if you wish to use peripherals. Laptop Mag, MacWorld, PCMag, and alternative skilled reviewers provides it high marks in spite of the port state of affairs, and there is no denying it is the bets MacBook to shop for. Pros: High-powered, nice style, Touch Bar, sharp screen, macOS Cons: valuable, solely USB-C ports The best Chromebook

Why you will love it: The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA combines a pointy touchscreen with an excellent slim build and ChromeOS to form a good portable computer for college kids of execs on a budget. The third and final software system that you just may check out is Chrome OS, and there area unit quite few niceChrome OS laptops out there. the simplest of them, however, is that the Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA, that is idealfor many students. So what makes this pc therefore good? Well, for starters, the Flip has pretty smart specs, coming back with associateIntel Core m3-6Y30, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Now, those specs may not be all that smart compared to alternative laptops on this list, however they’re quite enough to power Chrome OS, for the most part as a result ofChromebooks use for the most part web-based apps rather than domestically hold on apps. Apart from the specs, the battery lifetime of the portable computer is pretty smart, too. You’ll get ten hours of battery life, that may be a very little quite you’ll notice on another Chromebooks. You’ll additionally get a touch-sensitive show and a backlit keyboard, that is good. it's going to be even nicer once this Chromebook formally gets support for mechanical man apps. Then, you will be able to use it rather like a pill. There area unit some downsides, of course. The portable computer may be a very little dearer than most alternativeChromebooks. Also, whereas it’s nice that it’s up so far with 2 USB-C ports, it will mean you’ll ought to use adapters for non-USB-C peripherals. Regardless, this can be a superb alternative for college kids or professionals on a budget UN agency wish one thing moveable and reasonable. Reviews from CNET, Digital Trends, The Verge, PC Mag, and TechRadar all agree that it is the best Chromebook you'll be able to purchase, associated it'll be an equally nice pill once mechanical man apps arrive. Pros: Nice specs, smart battery life, convertible Cons: somewhat valuable, no port selection The best 15-inch portable computer

Why you will love it: If you wish a pc with a rather larger screen and killer specs, then the Samsung Notebook nineprofessional is for you. While there's a 15-inch portable computer on this list within the type of the MacBook professional, there may be a higher alternative of 15-inch pc. If we have a tendency to had to choose one 15-inch portable computer to travelfor, it might be the Samsung Notebook nine professional. Now, this can be additionally a fairly valuable pc, however it's worthwhile. For starters, the pc comes with associate Intel Core i7 processor, together with a 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, that is lots for those victimisation their pc for data processing and for those willing to adopt cloud storage choices. It additionally comes with AMD Radeon 540 graphics, creating it a good alternative for video editors and even some gamers. And, of course, there’s the attractive massive screen, that features a one,080p resolution and doubles as a touchscreen. Seems too smart to be true, right? Well, there area unit some downsides. as an example, the battery life appears to be somewhat inconsistent, consistent with some reviews. Not solely that, however the speakers face downward, that the audio isn’t as clear because it may well be. Still, several agree that it’s a good alternative of portable computer. TechRadar gave the pc 5/5 stars, whereasportable computer magazine gave it 4/5 stars. Pros: glorious specs, nice style Cons: valuable, battery life varies