Laptop

Sony nixes Windows 7′s XP virtualization mode for current Vaio laptops

A small but vocal group of tech enthusiasts is raising a fuss over Sony’s plans to disable the hardware virtualization required to run Microsoft’s Windows 7 XP virtualization technology. Answering reader questions on the official Windows Partner Blog, Sony exec Xavier Lauwaert says security issues are to blame (the explanation comes in the comments section [...]

How to protect your laptop’s screen

While laptop’s are designed to keep all components as safe as possible, there are nevertheless extra things you can do to keep it as protected as possible. While the most obvious step is to buy a well-padded carry case, you can also invest is a small cloth to keep the screen as well protected as [...]

Quad-core gaming laptop

Over the past few years we’ve seen quite a few budget machines from Packard Bell – PC World’s in-house brand. The iPower GX marks a new direction for the company, however, as it targets the gaming market. As such, you’ll find a sharp 1920 x 1200 pixel 17-inch display, ideal for gaming and high-definition media [...]