BATTERYFORPC BLOG
Windows 10 Version 20H2 Inches Towards Completion
Yes, I know it seems early, but today’s release of a cumulative update for Windows 10 version 20H2 indicates that this release is nearly complete. Windows 10 version 20H2 is currently testing in the Windows Insider Beta channel, or what used to be called the Slow ring. Today, Microsoft released build 19042.388 (KB4565503) to testers, describing it as a cumulative update that only includes quality ... Read more
2020-07-15 03:04:28
OnePlus Nord REVEALED in exclusive video
OnePlus has really been on the ball with the launch of the OnePlus Nord, playing to its strengths and engaging the community to build up hype before the big reveal next week which is an occasion in itself, offering fans a world first with an AR event. There's a mini docuseries that's been giving us a look behind the scenes, and the company has continued its trend of dropping hints and clues on i ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:45:40
Will you buy the Galaxy Note 20 if it sports the Exynos 990 processor?
The closer we get to the official launch of the Galaxy Note 20 series, the less likely does it seem Samsung will manage to address all major complaints consumers voiced over its previous flagship, the Galaxy S20 family. In case you haven’t heard the latest, we’re now getting conflicting information on whether the company will even attempt to fix the Exynos 990, one of the most disappointing chips ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:45:40
Razer gets its first 60 percent keyboard, the Huntsman Mini
Why it matters: There are plenty advantages to going with a smaller keyboard layout. Some prefer the minimalist look afforded by such a compact design while others are genuinely short on physical space and simply don’t have room for a full-sized board. Still others enjoy the portability and additional room for a mouse that a 60 percent board affords. Razer is going all-in on the miniature movemen ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:38:59
AMD's Xeon W-Killing 64-Core Threadripper Pro Lands in Lenovo ThinkStation P620
AMD's new Threadripper Pro processors include four new chips that span from 12 cores up to 64 and support up to eight channels of DDR4-3200 memory and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes on all models, creating what AMD bills as the ultimate processor for professional workloads with up to more than twice the number of cores as Intel's competing workstation processors. The Threadripper Pro chips debut exclusively ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:38:59
Huawei: What does the ban mean for you?
The UK's decision to ban Huawei's 5G kits from use in mobile networks and to also stop using its equipment in full-fibre broadband networks is not without consequence for the country's internet users. As the Digital Minister Oliver Dowden acknowledged, the decisions will have "consequences for every constituency in the country". The Chinese firm itself has claimed customers will face b ... Read more
2020-07-14 20:51:03
Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years
BT's chief has said it would be "impossible" to remove Huawei from the whole of the UK's telecoms infrastructure before 2030. The government is expected to say that no new 5G equipment from the Chinese firm can be installed after 2021, and that all its existing 5G kit must be removed later - possibly by 2025. But it is unclear if similar deadlines will also be given for Huawei's other ... Read more
2020-07-13 20:32:12
Labour joins Facebook advert boycott over 'hateful material'
Labour is joining the advertising boycott of Facebook "in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement", one of the party's senior MPs has said. Shadow minister Rachel Reeves told the BBC the party wanted "to express our concern about the failure of Facebook to take down some hateful material". Companies including consumer goods firm Unilever have also joined the campaign. ... Read more
2020-07-12 20:40:31
Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier
These are tense times for Huawei and the UK's telecoms providers. The prime minister will shortly review use of the Chinese company's equipment, with MPs set to be informed of his decision on Tuesday. It seems likely that Boris Johnson will set a deadline by which time the firm should stop being involved in the country's 5G network. But what's unclear is whether he'll also order it to be strippe ... Read more
2020-07-10 20:54:18
Colorful Announces Two sub-$130 micro-ATX B550 Motherboards
With AMD's B550 models now on the shelves, a lot of focus around its launch was based on pricing - or rather the lack of very low-cost entry-level models. The motherboard manufacturer Colorful has today unveiled two new micro-ATX sized B550 motherboards: the CVN B550M Gaming Frozen V14 and B550M Gaming Pro V14 models. Some of the primary features include a Realtek ALC892 HD audio codec, two PCIe ... Read more
2020-07-10 03:07:48