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Intel recently declared that Pat Gelsinger, who had been serving as CEO since 2021, is stepping down from his position. With over three decades at Intel under his belt, Gelsinger faced a significant amount of criticism towards the end of his tenure. During his leadership, Intel experienced a challenging period marked by a $1.6 billion loss in one quarter and the announcement of job cuts affecting more than 10,000 employees. Gelsinger also played a crucial role in Intel Foundry Services, an initiative that has struggled financially and contributed significantly to the company’s financial setbacks.

Initially, we acquired the ASUS VivoBook S 15 as our first Copilot+ PC, and it continues to be among the top-notch choices in the market. A more budget-friendly variant, powered by the Snapdragon X Plus, has also been released, retaining most of the features of the premium model. Interestingly, due to Best Buy’s Cyber Monday deal, you can purchase one of these affordable VivoBook S 15 models for an unbelievable price of $499.99.

Moving to USB-C has streamlined the types of cables needed for charging devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets, but finding the right charger remains confounding. It’s as if I’m constantly waging a war against clutter from charging cables essential for my wife and my various devices. If you share this predicament, be sure to explore the Cyber Monday offer on the Anker Prime Charger.

The Surface Pro is widely recognized as an outstanding 2-in-1 device, with its exceptional Surface Pro keyboard often being mentioned. Unfortunately, this keyboard doesn’t come included with the purchase. Typically, you’d have to spend an extra $250 for it. However, on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s a different story! Currently, you can purchase a Surface Pro 11 at a reduced price of $450, and receive the Surface Pro keyboard free of charge!

The recent update for Palworld, version 0.3.11, is stirring up some heated discussions. This update has been released on both Xbox and PC platforms, but it seems to have unintended consequences known as “Pal-breaking issues,” which are disrupting the gameplay experience and leaving players feeling frustrated and hurriedly searching for ways to return their games to a prior version. Online forums like Reddit and Discord are filled with discussions about “downgrading your game.

As a researcher immersed in the gaming world, I must confess that I find solace in single-player games on my handheld device, such as the Steam Deck. Unlike the allure of multiplayer titles, these solo adventures offer me an opportunity to unwind and escape into captivating narratives. For instance, the gripping storyline of Spider-Man Remastered has drawn me in, yet I often find myself leisurely exploring the cityscape, taking in the sights without the pressure of competition. It’s a tranquil moment for me to unwind with my feet propped up, away from the stresses of everyday life.