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Three new Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds spotted in documentation
The original Lenovo Legion Go hasn’t exactly set the world on fire, but it’s notable as a Steam Deck-style gaming handheld from a major player that isn’t afraid to try new ideas. And it looks like Lenovo isn’t letting the tepid response to its first model get it down. No less than three new versions of the Legion Go have been spotted in official testing by a regulator. The Eurasian Economic Commission, a customs body that handles imports for Russia and several partner states, published documentation for the three models. NotebookCheck spotted the documentation, which mentions model numbers 8ARP1, 8AHP2, and 8ASP2. The original Legion Go that was released a year ago uses the designation 8APU1, so these look like significant departures. We’ve already heard a few whispers about a “lite” version of the Legion Go, presumably slimming down the beefy 8-inch handheld’s dimensions, so one of these three models could be that design (if it’s still active). NotebookCheck makes an educated guess that the “SP2” and “HP2” in the model numbers might correspond to AMD Strix Point and AMD Hawk Point processors, respectively. That would mean APUs in the Ryzen AI 200 and Ryzen AI 300 families, probably sporting the “Z Extreme” branding seen on handhelds like the Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally. Even laying aside the guesswork, the fact that multiple models are being submitted for international electronics certification indicates that Lenovo is quickly moving past the design phase and into production. That’s a good thing if you’re a fan of this form factor. For a while it seemed like Windows-based competition to the Steam Deck might fizzle out, but we’ve seen follow-up gaming handheld designs from Asus, MSI, and now almost certainly Lenovo, along with a new model from Acer. Microsoft is hard at work on the software side, too, trying to make the cumbersome Windows 11 a little more nimble on these small, low-power devices. It looks like this competitive market is staying crowded for the time being.

Samsung’s super-fast 1TB microSD card is back to its best-ever price
Whether you need expanded storage space on your phone or you need a bigger card for taking photos and videos with your DSLR camera, this deal is for you: the 1TB Samsung Pro Plus microSD card is on sale for $100 on Amazon. (That’s 17 percent off its usual price and matches the previous lowest price we’ve seen for it.) This tiny memory card delivers up to 180MB/s read and 130MB/s write speeds, fast enough to capture 4K videos without stutter, whether with your phone, a drone, or a security camera. But the card would also work fine in, say, a Nintendo Switch for games and save files. The Samsung Pro Plus comes with multiple protections: it’s waterproof (up to 72 hours in seawater), temperature-proof (operating between -13 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit), safe against X-rays and magnets, and rugged enough to withstand extreme wear and tear. And its 1TB capacity is plenty, able to hold up to 47 hours of 4K video content or 437,000+ photos in 4K resolution. That’s large enough to use in place of an SSD (but you may need to snag a microSD adapter if you don’t have a microSD reader in your PC). Don’t miss out on this 1TB Samsung Pro Plus microSD card for just $100 on Amazon! If you don’t need that much space and want to save money, the other sizes are also on sale: 512GB for $45 (41 percent off), 256GB for $27 (33 percent off), and 128GB for $21 (19 percent off). Get a massive 1TB microSD card for just $100Buy now on Amazon

How to make Netflix shows look their best in your browser
Most people prefer to watch films and series from the comfort of their couch on a large television. There’s also a suitable app on a smartphone or tablet for when you’re on the move. However, if you want to make yourself really cozy while watching Netflix, many people reach for their laptop and lie down in bed. That said, watching Netflix directly in your browser can cause problems. For one, you’re likely to be presented with a poorer picture quality than your subscription actually provides. There are multiple ways to avoid this, which we’ll go over below. Further reading: Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are Choose the right browser A well-known problem with Netflix is that browsers such as Firefox or Chrome do not play content in the best quality even though they should. On both Windows PCs and Macs, the quality can suffer massively if you use the wrong browser. Netflix runs best in Safari. According to the streaming platform, a resolution of up to 2160p (Ultra HD) is possible here. Edge should also have fewer problems with the playback of HD content. So, if you have the option, it’s best to use one of these browsers for streaming. Install a browser add-on There are practical add-ons for all other browsers that virtually “force” playback in Full HD. In the case of Chrome, for example, there’s “Netflix higher quality” or “Netflix 1080p.” The latter is also available for Mozilla Firefox. After installing the add-on, you should press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + S in Netflix to open the menu for adjusting the bit rate. If the add-on causes problems, you can also try clearing the browser cache. Unfortunately, this does not work for content in a resolution higher than Full HD, i.e. Ultra HD or 4K. You really need a different browser for this (and the right Netflix subscription). Use the app Of course, you still have the option of simply switching to the Netflix app. This can be found in both the Microsoft Store and Apple’s App Store. However, since this year, users of the Windows app have had to do without downloading content for offline viewing, which was a major advantage of the app in contrast to the web version. How to check the quality of the stream You can use a simple trick to check the quality of the current video being played on Netflix. To do this, use the key combination Ctrl + Shift+ Alt + D. In addition to the current bit rate, more statistics, such as the Netflix servers used, are displayed here.