BATTERYFORPC BLOG
First impressions: Dell XPS 17 (9700) is simply magnificent
Dell has been doing some remarkably exciting things lately in the laptop space that are hard to ignore. Its XPS revamp, which started in late 2019, has culminated now in the recently reviewed XPS 15 (now in arctic white) and the new 17-inch XPS 17 (9700), with the latter, just arriving on our doorstep. The XPS 17 (9700) is arguably more interesting than the XPS 15. While the XPS 15 is now like a ... Read more
2020-07-10 03:07:48
At 1TB, this is the cheapest large capacity USB drive right now
Patriot does a lot of things for tech fans; solid state drives, gaming keyboards, gaming mice, headsets as well as RGB memory modules. It's a popular brand and one that has been well received by reviewers (including us) for more than a decade. However, unbeknown to many is that they have a USB flash drive brand (AKA thumb drives) that is nothing short of exceptional for two reasons. First, its ... Read more
2020-07-10 03:04:27
These Are the Best Games You Can Play on a Chromebook
Android apps are now a fixture on Chrome OS and Chromebooks, but they don’t all run as smoothly as you might hope – and that includes games. If you’re looking for gaming experiences that work well on a bigger screen, run without a hitch, and even offer keyboard and trackpad support (in some cases), then these are the best games we’ve found for playing on a Chromebook. 1. Game Dev Tycoon (£5) Pla ... Read more
2020-07-10 03:04:27
TikTok deleted 49 million 'rule-breaking' videos
TikTok says it deleted more than 49 million videos which broke its rules, between July and December 2019. About a quarter of those videos were deleted for containing adult nudity or sexual activity, the business said, in its latest transparency report. The video-sharing app also revealed it had received about 500 requests for data from governments and police, and had complied with about 480 of t ... Read more
2020-07-09 20:56:28
Coronavirus: Ireland's Covid Tracker app is out - where's England's?
This morning I installed Ireland's just-released contact-tracing app on my phone, where it joined Germany's Corona Warn-App, which was released three weeks ago. Gibraltar recently released its Beat Covid Gibraltar app, based on the Irish code. The Republic's Covid Tracker software is also the foundation of an app Northern Ireland is promising to release within weeks. And now there's a hint Wales ... Read more
2020-07-07 21:11:07
Huawei: UK government weighs up ban of Chinese firm's telecoms kit
The government has received a report into Huawei that is likely to change its policy over the Chinese firm's role in the UK's telecoms networks. Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre had delivered its findings. NCSC is believed to have said it can no longer assure the security of Huawei's products because of new US sanctions. "We're now examining it and ... Read more
2020-07-06 21:47:50
Razer's First Non-Gaming Headphones Give You a Sony-Like Experience For Less
Countless companies have tried to dethrone Sony from its noise-cancelling headphone throne, but none have succeeded. Now Razer is taking a different approach with its first pair of headphones designed for a wider consumer audience – not just gamers – by paying homage to the Queen with a look that emulates Sony’s excellent and much-loved WH-1000XM3s. You can definitely hear the difference between t ... Read more
2020-07-06 02:58:10
Reckful: Twitch and gamers pay tribute after star's death
Tributes have been paid to video games streamer Byron Bernstein, known as Reckful, who died on Thursday. Mr Bernstein was a well-known and loved e-sports player and had 960,000 followers on streaming site Twitch. His brother Gary Bernstein confirmed that Reckful had taken his own life, aged 31. Twitch said Reckful was a "streaming pioneer" and that it was "devastated" to hea ... Read more
2020-07-05 20:44:21
George Floyd: Twitter drops 'master', 'slave' and 'blacklist'
Social media platform Twitter is dropping the terms "master", "slave" and "blacklist" in favour of more inclusive language. The terms are frequently used in programming codes which originated decades ago. US bank JPMorgan has also announced a similar move as more companies address racism following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Replacing the ... Read more
2020-07-03 20:36:47
Dell XPS 17 (9700) Review: Big-Screen Machine
Dell’s XPS lineup has long included some of the best ultrabooks and premium laptops, but it’s been over a decade since we saw a 17-inch version. The XPS 17 (9700) is a triumphant return after a decade away, with a gorgeous display that almost floats in air on thin bezels, as well as solid CPU performance and the option for a gaming-grade GPU. If you were waiting for a bigger screen with this desig ... Read more
2020-07-03 02:47:46