Tag: 2024
The High Performance Laptops Best Laptop Group Test is unique in Australia as it’s based upon reviews that take over 100 hours to produce and which actually cite Australian …
Every month, we perform a group test to determine the Best Portable Laptop. This used to involve updating our in-depth laptop reviews with the latest pricing to gauge the …
High Performance Laptops publishes several, on-going, laptop group tests but our quest to determine Australia’s Best Business Laptop operates a little differently and has significantly evolved over time. The …
Dell has once again been accused of running down its 30-day money-back guarantee in order to avoid replacing the defective and damaged new laptops that it sells. The latest …
The Vivobook S 15 is the first Snapdragon laptop that we’ve seen from Asus. We’ve been devilishly impressed with the company’s Zenbooks and Vivobooks for a long time now, …
In our exhaustive, monthly group tests, we update the price, availability and value scores from High Performance Laptops’ definitive laptop reviews, to determine the ranking of various groups of …
It’s that time of year where the technology industry predictions start rolling-in. Here’s what you can (apparently) expect in 2025. We’ll post newer contributions at the top: Yubico’s Insights …
With Asus, MSI and HP knocking it out of the park recently, Lenovo has been somewhat conspicuous by its absence. Not anymore. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition …
When designers and creators realised that gaming laptops – with their powerful discreet graphics – were perfect for design tasks and rendering, laptop makers like MSI started catering for …
I’ve been a huge fan of MSI Prestige laptops in the past. These ultraportable gems can come with discreet graphics chips for gaming and arrive in colours like show-stopping …
Peak Insight has been named Telstra Cisco Partner of the Year for the second year running. The company was also a finalist for the Peter Carr Telstra Customer Excellence …
Australia is grappling with a severe housing affordability crisis, with 71% of renters unable to purchase property, a figure significantly higher than the global average of 55%. This issue …
Lenovo’s Legion Pro 7i was our Best Laptop for over a year. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is its second-tier model which doesn’t quite have as much bling (or …
NetApp, has announced the winners of its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Partner Awards. The awards, presented at the Partner Executive Forum on Hayman Island, acknowledge the contributions of partners …
MSI’s Sword range of budget gaming laptops has been a perennial favourite since it first appeared. It’s typically offered all the important features, design elements and performance levels that …
‘Trust’ is an important and recurring keyword in all discussions surrounding Ai. Since Ai is constantly learning and modifying from the information that is fed to it, it is …
Cyber threats are escalating across Southeast Asia and Australia, driven by increasingly sophisticated fraud operations and organised crime networks. As the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime highlights, …
We’ve been very impressed with the Lunar Lake laptops that we’ve seen so far, but the Asus ExpertBook P5 is the first business laptop that we’ve seen with Intel’s …
US Representative, Nancy Mace, has published a report by a Pentagon whistleblower which describes an off-the-books government program, called Immaculate Constellation which covers the different types of UAP (UFO) …
Cisco and Rockwell Automation have joined forces to launch the “Digital Skills for Industry” program, an initiative aimed at addressing the digital skills gap in the manufacturing and mining …
Principal of Attune Legal, Yule Guttenbeil, has been honoured with the AI Consultant of the Year – SME category at the 2024 Australian Ai Awards. This award acknowledges Guttenbeil’s …
Splunk, a leader in cybersecurity and observability, has announced key updates to its observability portfolio, aimed at providing organisations with more comprehensive visibility and actionable insights. These advancements seek …
A new report from Cisco has found that organisations across Asia-Pacific, including Australia, are struggling to prepare for and implement Ai technologies. The Cisco 2024 Ai Readiness Index revealed …
It wasn’t long ago that HP impressed us with (what turned out to be) its final Spectre ultraportable convertible laptop, but here’s it’s successor, the re-branded HP OmniBook Ultra …
Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has been named as one of the 12 finalists in the Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) of the Year category at the 2024 …
Australian organisations now understand that technology is no longer simply a support function but, rather, a strategic success driver, necessitating a stronger link between IT investments and broader business …
Acer’s Nitro 5 budget gaming laptops have (mostly) been incredibly popular over the years. They’ve been notable for packing a punch where it counts while keeping the costs down …
We’ve seen a few high-end HP laptops recently, but here’s the latest 16-inch Pavilion. It’s aimed squarely at the value segment of the laptop market, but our first impressions …
Datadog has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s first 2024 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM), an acknowledgment that underscores the company’s efforts in providing robust monitoring …
Lenovo announced a partnership with Innovations in Dementia, at Lenovo Tech World, to introduce Alzheimer’s Intelligence. This project features a photorealistic 3D avatar designed to support individuals and families …
Lenovo has revealed its latest Ai-powered offerings at Tech World 2024, focusing on responsible Ai capabilities that aim to speed up Ai adoption across industries. The event, held in …
SXWS Sydney has arrived with expert luminaries speaking to thousands of delegates across multiple topics. However, two presenters arguably blight the overall reputation of the presenters: Barry ‘I destroyed …
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the annual reminder for Aussies to stay vigilant online. This year’s theme, “Cyber security is everyone’s business,” highlights the importance of taking personal responsibility …
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and CommBank have launched the 2024 Small Business Perspectives Report, shedding light on the critical challenges facing Australia’s small business sector. …
HP has announced the launch of HP Print Ai, a new intelligent printing solution designed to make printing more intuitive and personalised for users across homes, offices, and the …
It seems to have taken an eternity, but Intel’s much-hyped, next-gen Lunar Lake laptops are upon us and first off the rank is the latest and greatest Asus Zenbook …
MSI’s Vector series is its premium gaming line that eschews eye-melting RGB bling and ostentatious decorations for an office-friendly chassis that can suit all occasions. We’ve been greatly impressed …
HP has greatly impressed us with its ultraportable, consumer (and business-grade) laptops in the past. Now, here’s the latest version of its Spectre x360 2-in-1 convertible. It’s a premium, …
Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) is set to host the first-ever Tech Week, a series of events bringing together innovators from across Victoria’s tech scene. The event aims to highlight …
Samsung took the stage at IFA 2024, marking 100 years of the conference and unveiling its latest advancements in Ai technology. The event focused on Samsung’s ongoing efforts to …
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp., has unveiled plans for its CyberCon Roadshow 2024, set to tour major cities in Australia and New Zealand. The event will bring together …
Hitachi Vantara has secured the top three spots in the ENERGY STAR NVSS Disk Online 4 category for its storage solutions, with its Virtual Storage Platform One Block series …
Sony is set to host its inaugural Scene Tradeshow at the White Bay Power Station in Rozelle, Sydney, on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 of September. This event, focusing …
With online scams increasing to accelerate and with Ai increasingly entering the mix, it’s normal for even seasoned security-conscious people to fall victims to increasingly elaborate scams. With it …
The adage “the customer is always right” has taken on a new dimension in the digital age. Today’s hospitality guests are not just seeking comfort but seamless integration between …
According to the Veeam 2024 Data Protection Trends Report, 76% of organisations, including those from Australia, suffered a ransomware attack at least once in the past 12 months. Worryingly, …
The new, 7th Edition Microsoft Surface Laptop has dropped and it’s rather special. It uses an ARM processor – which usually means reduced functionality compared to x86-based (Intel and …
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to take stronger action following the release of the ACCC’s report …
Microsoft has introduced new FIDO2 provisioning APIs for its Entra ID platform, aiming to strengthen phishing-resistant security measures for enterprises and governments. This development is part of a continued …
Acer introduced the Predator Helios Neo a couple of years ago and it replaced its flagship “Helios 300” gaming laptop. While the toned-down appearance disappointed some, the more-sober looks, …
Gigabyte has designed the Aorus 16X ASG to be a premium-but-affordable gaming laptop that will also suit creators with its generative-Ai chops. It exhibits some interesting design flourishes and …
We’ve been deluged with the latest laptops in recent times and one of them is the latest Asus Zenbook Duo (UX8406). What’s particularly notable about this model is that …
Asus’ ROG Zephyrus line was designed to be a premium range that caters to both gamers and workers who wanted an ultraportable laptop that can do it all – …
We’re glad to see Aussie-battler brand Venom return to High Performance Laptops. The company regards laptop making somewhat differently to the rest of the market thanks to the founder’s …
Gigabyte’s Aorus brand might not have have the huge, laptop stable that it used to but it’s still pumping out some impressive gaming notebooks. The 17-inch Aorus 17 BSG …
Around 2019, the laptop industry realised that many designers were buying gaming laptops because their discrete, 3D graphics processors were great for rendering and design tasks and, subsequently, Creator …
The new MSI Raider is here and we’re a bit excited. It retains the gamers-first look of the previous model – rather than the older, please-everyone, gun-metal grey livery …
If you wanted the most powerful laptop in 2023, then you essentially had the choice of several ROG Strix SCAR laptops, several of which are still on sale. Now, …
In the world of High Performance Laptops, the Asus’ ROG Zephyrus range is always popular. It’s Asus’ version of the do-it-all laptop that’s portable, can fit into an office …
Asus’ Zenbooks have been knocking it out of the park in recent times. Their ability to meld great build quality, excellent ergonomics, decent power and great value into a …
