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Microsoft Weekly + Core i9 Mini IT13 review + Microsoft Surface: Specs Appeal

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Steven Parker
September 24, 2023

I hope you had a great week, meanwhile here's a recap of our most recent news, as well as the Microsoft Weekly, we hope you take a look!

Microsoft Weekly: Major shifts, Major leaks, and minor Surface updates

In this episode of Microsoft Weekly, we look at major changes in the Windows and Surface department, a massive Xbox leak revealing the upcoming hardware, and refreshed Surface devices.

A quick look back at the reveal of the first Android smartphone 15 years ago today

On September 23, 2008, Google, HTC, and T-Mobile teamed up to announce the first Android smartphone, the HTC Dream (aka the T-Mobile G1), which started the huge lineup of Android mobile devices.

GEEKOM Mini IT13 review: the first Mini PC with 13th gen Intel Core i9 inside

The Mini IT13 is an incremental upgrade to an already great Mini PC, but GEEKOM has also been able to lay claim to being the first to include the 13th gen Intel i9 CPU inside a Mini PC.

Software updates

Weekend PC Game Deals: Bundled VR and narrative ventures, Xbox PC hits, and more

This weekend's PC game deals include bundles filled with hit VR games and narrative adventures, a double injection of indie freebies from the Epic Games Store, a DRM-free GOG birthday, and more.

Microsoft and Turn 10 reveal plans for Forza Motorsport post-launch content

Developer Turn 10 and publisher Microsoft have plans for a regular schedule of new cars, tracks, and events that will be released after the launch of its racing sim game Forza Motorsport.

The Payday 3 launch has been hit with server issues that have kept many gamers from playing

Starbreeze has issued apologies for the server problems that have been plaguing Payday 3 since the long awaited heist-themed first-person shooter sequel officially launched on Thursday.

From the Forums

China and the US launching secretive satellites this week - TWIRL #131

We have a number of missions coming up This Week in Rocket Launches including Starlink satellite launches and secretive military satellite launches from both China and the United States.

Specs Appeal: What is the difference between iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max?

Here is a detailed spec comparison of the four new iPhone 15 models. We prepared a comprehensive list of differences between the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

How to install Windows 11 Moment 4 Update?

The next Windows 11 Moment 4 feature update is here. It will be publicly available on September 26, 2023, and this guide will show how to install it right now or on the release day.

This week's deals

The 2TB Crucial P3 Plus internal SSD is at its lowest price ever on Amazon

The 2TB Crucial P3 Plus Gen4 internal solid-state drive has read speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 4,200 MB/s. Amazon is selling it for its lowest price ever at just $78.55.

Tech deals we posted this week

Specs Appeal: Comparing the Surface Laptop Go 3 with Laptop Go 2 and Laptop Go

Here is how the Surface Laptop Go 3, Microsoft's entry-level laptop announced on September 21, 2023, compares to its predecessors, the Surface Laptop Go 2 and the original Surface Laptop Go.

Leaked Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro specs leave nothing to the imagination

Days before the Pixel launch event, multiple leaks detail the improvements in the photography department and the new capabilities of the upcoming Google Pixel devices we expect to see next month.

Specs Appeal: Here is how the Surface Laptop Studio 2 compares to Surface Laptop Studio

On September 21, Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Studio 2, its most powerful Surface. Here is how the computer compares to its predecessor, the original Surface Laptop Studio.

Logging off

Have a good one!

Cheers, Steve.