TL;DR: Visual Studio Professional 2026 delivers AI-assisted coding, cross-platform development, and real-time collaboration for $49.99 instead of the $499.99 MSRP. Every developer eventually hits the same wall at some point: lightweight editors are great — until the project stops being lightweight. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is currently on sale for a one-time $49.99 (MSRP $499.99) and can help streamline your work. This version leans heavily into modern workflows. It’s fully 64-bit, meaning large solutions and multi-project builds don’t grind your system to a halt. You can build Windows, Linux, web, and mobile apps from one environment using .NET MAUI, Blazor, C++, and containers without bouncing between tools. The AI features are the real time-savers. IntelliCode understands your codebase and suggests entire lines or blocks based on context, while built-in refactoring catches issues before they become bugs you spend your weekend debugging. Then there’s Live Share — teammates can jump into your running code session instantly without cloning repos or recreating environments. It turns debugging from a meeting into a shared workspace. In short: fewer plugins, fewer workarounds, fewer interruptions. Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale for $49.99 (MSRP $499.99). Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Read...

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Although many PC manufacturers market their systems as great for gaming, work, entertainment, and everything else, most of them are only really good at one thing—possibly two. Indeed, unless a PC is built specifically for gaming or specifically for a certain professional workload, it’s unlikely to be ideal. A gaming PC can probably perform some of your work tasks, but not all of them. A standard office PC is almost certainly going to suck for gaming. If you want a PC that can truly do everything, you need to build one that’s designed for it—you need a hybrid PC. Keep reading for several tips on how to build a hybrid PC that’ll be everything you need it to be. Why can’t you use a work PC for gaming? Let’s get one thing straight: you absolutely can use a work PC for gaming, but you’ll be severely limited in the games you can play and the settings you can play them at. Most work PCs don’t have dedicated graphics cards (which keeps their costs down), so playing games means leaning on the CPU’s integrated GPU. Ryan Whitwam/IDG The latest versions of these integrated GPUs are capable of entry-level gaming, and they’re getting better than ever. (Intel’s newest Panther Lake integrated Arc graphics show stunning results.) But most work PCs aren’t using the best and most recent processors—and even if you are, you’ll still be limited to 1080p at medium settings in the latest 3D games. If you’re just looking to play lightweight indie games like Stardew Valley or older esports titles like League of Legends, you can likely play them on a work PC without much difficulty at adequate frame rates. But if you want to play anything more demanding, more modern, or more detailed, you’ll need to build a hybrid PC with that in mind. Why can’t you use a gaming PC for work? Since gaming PCs tend to be more powerful than basic work PCs, you can usually handle most workloads on gaming PCs without difficulty. If you’re just answering emails when you’re out of the office, any gaming PC will be more than sufficient. Pexels: Ron Lach But if you’re performing more demanding work tasks—like processing large data sets, transcoding video, any kind of 3D CAD work, or working with artificial intelligence models—you’ll need extra hardware that’s more capable than your average gaming PC. If you want to enjoy a singular PC for both work and play, you need to take the demands of both use cases into account. Tip 1: More CPU cores Most gamers are still playing on PCs that have just four or six CPU cores. While those PCs are perfectly fine for gaming and lightweight office tasks, if you need to get some serious work done, you’ll want more. Adam Patrick Murray / Foundry For a hybrid work-and-gaming PC that’ll be doing lots of multitasking day to day and perhaps a good chunk of demanding photo or video editing, you should pick a CPU with at least eight cores. Not only will it improve gaming performance, but it’ll give you more headroom for tasks that demand more multithread performance. That said, if you’re working with large data sets, doing 3D design work, or developing and testing AI, then you might consider even better CPUs if you have the budget. The latest ones with 16 or even 24 cores can make a real difference in such professional applications. Tip 2: 32GB RAM or more With the ongoing memory shortage, the last thing anyone wants to be buying in 2026 is more memory. Hardware prices are going up everywhere and we don’t know when the pain will stop. But if you want a high-performance PC for work and gaming, then you can’t skimp on RAM. The latest triple-A games demand 32GB of RAM as a recommended minimum, suggesting that more is even better—especially if you’re running other applications in the background, or streaming your games online while you play them. Nor Gal / Shutterstock.com For professional workloads, all that extra memory will help. Video editing, working with large databases, and 3D design work can all benefit from 64GB of memory. For particularly large data sets or running large AI models, you may even want 128GB of memory. Again, RAM is extremely expensive right now… but there are ways around it. Don’t underestimate the power of buying (or building) an older DDR4-based system with a Ryzen 5000 or Intel 12th/13th/14th-generation CPU. They aren’t cutting edge, but you can still get strong performance in gaming and work-related tasks while saving a good amount of money by buying older hardware designed for DDR4 RAM. Tip 3: A decent graphics card Although you can get by with an integrated GPU for lightweight indie games and older esports games, if you want to play anything modern at anything above 1080p and low graphics settings, you’ll want a dedicated graphics card. Ideally, a mid-range one. The Nvidia RTX 5060 and AMD RX 9060 XT are strong starting points, but if you want to play at 1440p resolution or even 4K, you’ll want something more powerful—like the AMD RX 9070 XT or even a Nvidia RTX 5080 if your budget can stretch that far. Adam Patrick Murray / Foundry GPUs like this typically aren’t needed for office work, but it’ll save your bacon if you’re going to be handling any 3D effects work or running a large language AI model. After all, powerful GPUs with lots of VRAM still outperform NPUs when it comes to local AI tasks. One last bit of advice for GPUs: don’t overspend on a top-end card if you don’t really need it. But don’t skimp, either. If you want to handle high-end gaming and/or professional tasks, you’re going to need it. Tip 4: A high-end monitor A good looking display makes a world of difference. You don’t necessarily need an OLED monitor for dealing with spreadsheets and PDF documents, but a larger 32-inch screen can make reading walls of text a lot easier. If you’re working with photos or videos, good color accuracy is essential. Displays with anti-reflective surfaces can make working in stark office lighting more comfortable on the eyes. Matt Smith / Foundry For gaming, you’ll want to consider higher refresh rates like 144Hz or 240Hz, plus higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K, depending on the graphics setting you’re targeting (based on what your GPU can handle and the games you’re playing). OLED is the reigning king for responsiveness and color vibrancy, but the latest Mini-LED VA and IPS monitors are almost as good (and more affordable). Tip 5: At least 2TB of storage Most PCs sold for work come with just 512GB of storage, which is easily maxed out with just a handful of installed games. For gaming, get at least a 1TB SSD, but ideally 2TB if you plan to install multiple triple-A games. (The latest ones can easily take up over 100GB each.) Adam Patrick Murray / Foundry Most professional workloads don’t need as much storage space—unless you work with photos or video, in which case all that space can fill up in the blink of an eye. Don’t buy more storage than you need, of course. (An 8TB SSD is likely overkill.) But having some extra space for games and apps you might want to install down the line is always useful. Tip 6: Aim for quiet cooling A lot of gamers want maximum performance and so tune their cooling to be maximally efficient, often at the expense of noise levels. That may not be a huge issue if you’re gaming in headphones, but you’ll probably want a more serene experience while working. Abdullah Abid / Unsplash Hybrid work-and-gaming PCs need plentiful cooling for both CPU and GPU, but consider tuning the fan speed curve so you get decent performance without the excessive noise of high-speed fans. You might have to sacrifice a little top-end performance, but the overall experience should mean you aren’t frustrated while trying to focus. Don’t forget your environment The hybrid PC itself is the main thing you need to get right for your work-and-play needs, but don’t overlook your environment. If you’re converting an office space into one designed for gaming, you might want to equip it with lower-key lighting for a more relaxed vibe. Furthermore, think about what your den might look like on a work Zoom call. Your ring light might be fine for conferencing, but the purple LED backlighting might not be the right mood for professionalism. What I’m trying to say is: using the same machine and space for both work and play can make it harder to do one or the other at times, so put in the time and energy to set it up right. It’s well worth the effort. Read...

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Samsung says its Galaxy Book6 Ultra gets “up to 30 hours” of battery life thanks to Intel’s Panther Lake hardware. But that’s a pretty bold claim. Laptop battery life is slippery, after all. Promises from manufacturers that push above 24 hours of battery life are becoming increasingly untethered from real-world computer usage. If you were to use the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, you’d reach nowhere near that. I tested it out myself and it didn’t get all the way there. But I’m still impressed by Core Ultra Series 3 hardware! Despite falling short of the claim, this laptop has amazing battery life for this level of performance and an Nvidia RTX GPU. Here’s why that’s exciting. No, you’re not getting 30 hours I ran PCWorld’s standard laptop battery life rundown test on Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Ultra with an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H. I put the laptop into airplane mode, set the screen to around 250 nits of brightness, plug in some earbuds, and play a 4K copy of Tears of Steel on loop. Then, I see how long it runs before the laptop suspends itself. I run this at least twice to ensure the results are consistent. On average, the Galaxy Book6 Ultra lasted 1,543 minutes (about 25.7 hours). That’s darn impressive, especially for a high-performance x86 machine with Nvidia RTX graphics hardware. But it’s also nowhere near the stated “up to 30 hours” of battery life. A lot of factors can affect a laptop’s battery life, but the chart below shows representative examples across Intel Meteor Lake, Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake laptops. (This one’s battery life actually exceeds Qualcomm’s original Snapdragon X hardware!) Chris Hoffman / Foundry Compared to other laptop CPUs, it’s a big leap. This Panther Lake laptop runs cool and quiet, sipping power when you’re just on the desktop. It’s like Lunar Lake before it, except with stronger performance and better power efficiency, all on the traditional x86 platform for maximum software compatibility. It’s great! But is it 30 hours? No. Our battery life rundown test gives us a good way to compare battery life between laptops. One that comes in at 25 hours won’t get you 25 hours of real-world use, but it’ll certainly last much longer than one that comes in at 14 hours. That’s how these battery life benchmarks should be used: as a comparison between machines. That’s all. Psst. If you want to see which laptops blew away the competition, see our roundup of the laptops we tested with longest battery life. What to expect with real-world usage Laptop battery life benchmarks are becoming increasingly untethered from real-world computer usage. In real life, no one is getting anywhere near 30 hours of usage yet. But how much under 30 hours will you personally get? Well, that depends on your workflow, the apps you use, and how high you set your screen brightness. A laptop that benchmarks at 24 to 30 hours may have more like 9 to 15 hours of actual battery life. It varies a lot depending on how you actually use your computer. You can see this in action on any Windows PC. Just mouse over the battery icon on the Windows taskbar, which gives you an “estimated time remaining” based on usage. This estimate fluctuates: Chris Hoffman / Foundry That’s why the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra’s real-world numbers are still impressive to me. With a laptop like this, I don’t experience “battery life anxiety.” It’s a full workday—and then some—away from an outlet. That’s a huge difference from most Intel-powered laptops I’ve used. It’s great only plugging in to charge once per day! And we’re of the opinion that long-battery-life laptops can save you serious cash. Battery life anxiety is even less relevant now that PC manufacturers have sped up charging. Samsung promises “super-fast charging” on the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, restoring up to 63% of battery life in 30 minutes of charging. This laptop definitely charged very quickly. So, don’t expect 30 hours, but expect good results nonetheless. If you want to get anywhere close to Samsung’s 30-hour figure, you’d have to set Windows 11’s power plan to “Best Power Efficiency” instead of “Balanced,” effectively trading performance for battery life. You’ll also have to reduce the laptop’s screen brightness as much as possible, and you’ll have to avoid doing anything besides watching a local video file on loop. (Of course, that’s not how people use PCs!) Panther Lake is still impressive Forget the 30 hours of battery life claim. Panther Lake is a huge upgrade even if you ignore all of that. Again, Intel’s previous Lunar Lake also delivered impressive battery life, but it had to run underpowered with poor multi-threaded CPU performance to make it happen. Meanwhile, Arrow Lake had serious power but it wasn’t power-efficient—it ran hotter and drained batteries faster. Chris Hoffman / Foundry With Core Ultra Series 3, Intel serves up the best of both worlds—and it’s a traditional x86 chip, so you don’t even have to switch to Arm (which comes with its own problems). I’m impressed with how well Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips work, but software compatibility is still lacking, especially with older hardware drivers and PC games. The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra is a serious laptop with an Nvidia GPU and still manages to score over 25 hours of battery life in our laptop rundown test. That’s exciting! And it’s something that deserves the hype. Keep your expectations in check Panther Lake delivers. While the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra and its Core Ultra 7 356H didn’t last 30 hours in my testing, I did get most of the way to 26 hours. That’s incredible for a powerful PC. But, again, you won’t get 26 hours in the real world either. Real-world usage is not the same as a sterile test environment. Here’s what you can expect from the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra and other laptops like it: comfortable all-day battery life, plus the ability to recharge it very quickly, without sacrificing key performance. That right there is reason to be excited about Panther Lake. Further reading: I tested Panther Lake. You’re gonna want it Read...

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At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Compact, high-quality aluminium casing Good system performance for office and multimedia Very fast SSD Modern connections including USB4 Moderate operating noise during normal use Cons Integrated graphics too weak for demanding games No dedicated NPU for local AI applications Our Verdict The Geekom A8 impresses with its high-quality workmanship and attractive design. The AMD Ryzen 7 delivers more than enough performance for everyday tasks and offers long-term reserves. Despite its compact design, the device has a wide range of connectivity options. Quiet, fast and reliable, it can replace a classic desktop PC for the office. The integrated graphics reach their hardware limits not only in gaming, but also in demanding local AI image generation, 4K video editing or 3D applications. Price when reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Geekom A8 Retailer Price $611.10 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices Technical specs Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8 cores, 16 threads) Memory: Micron 16 GB DDR5-5600, expandable to 64 GB Hard drive: 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD (Wodposit WPBSN4M8-1TGP) Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics 780M (integrated) Front ports: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × 3.5 mm audio Rear ports: 1 × USB 4 (Type-C), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 1 × USB 2.0 (Type-A), 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × 2.5G LAN Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Operating system: Windows 11 Pro pre-installed Dimensions: 112.4 × 112.4 × 37 mm (W × D × H) Accessories: VESA mount, HDMI cable, external power supply The market for compact desktop solutions is developing rapidly. With the Geekom A8, we have a new device that claims to replace classic tower PCs in terms of office performance. Here we are testing the A8 in a configuration with an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB SSD. Let’s find out if it can live up to that claim. In testing, the Geekom A8 proved to be an extremely versatile work computer for private use and the modern home office. Geekom A8: Design The chassis of the Geekom A8 is made of aluminum alloy. The silver surface looks elegant and is resistant to fingerprints. In direct comparison to the larger A9 Max models, the case appears significantly more compact – it measures just 112 x 112 x 37 millimeters (W × D × H). Christoph Hoffmann This makes the A8 flatter than competitors such as the Peladn WO4 or the Alliwava GH8. The rounded corners give the device a modern look reminiscent of Apple products. Despite its small size, the mini PC appears robust. The gaps are precisely crafted. The manufacturer’s logo is emblazoned on the top. The side panels are perforated for air circulation. There are rubberized feet on the underside to prevent it from slipping on the desk. They also cover the screws used to open the case. The workmanship is good, and everything looks as if it were made from a single mold. Christoph Hoffmann The cooling system is exceptionally quiet under normal load. The fan is usually inaudible during simple office work. Under full load, it revs up audibly without producing an annoying whistling noise. Heat dissipation via the metal surface works well. The included external power supply is still compact. Geekom A8: Features The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS belongs to the Hawk Point generation and is classified as a powerful upper mid-range mobile processor designed specifically for efficient multitasking, office workflows and productive applications. The CPU was introduced in early 2024 and offers eight cores and 16 threads, but unlike the top models, it deliberately does without a dedicated NPU for AI acceleration. The AMD Radeon 780M is a modern integrated graphics solution based on the RDNA 3 architecture, which is found in CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 8745HS and is suitable for mainstream graphics tasks and games with low hardware requirements; It delivers significantly more performance than older iGPUs, but still lags behind dedicated graphics cards and is only truly suitable for e-sports titles, which are usually played at reduced resolution and low 3D settings. Christoph Hoffmann Given its compact design, the Geekom A8 surprises with its variety of ports. On the front, there are two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and a 3.5 mm jack for headphones and headsets. The flush-mounted power button has a defined pressure point. Christoph Hoffmann The rear panel is densely populated: here, users will find a USB4 port with up to 40 Gbit/s. It also supports image output and power supply for external devices. In addition, there are two HDMI 2.0 ports and another USB-C port. The fast 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connection (Realtek RTL8125) ensures stable network connections. Christoph Hoffmann While cheaper models such as the Acemagic M1 often skimp on USB speed, the A8 offers consistently fast ports. For wireless connectivity, the mini PC relies on a MediaTek MT7922 (IEEE 802.11ax) Wi-Fi 6E module, which supports the 6 GHz band in addition to the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. This enables higher data rates, lower latencies and a more stable connection in heavily utilized networks. Bluetooth 5.2 is also included in the wireless equipment. This allows input devices, headsets and other accessories to be connected wirelessly. The 16GB of RAM comes from Micron and is located in a DDR5 SO-DIMM slot. According to the manufacturer, the RAM can be expanded to up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM. This provides sufficient reserves for demanding multitasking scenarios, productive applications and long-term use. Christoph Hoffmann A 2280-format M.2 SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 connection from Wodposit (model WPBSN4M8-1TGP) is used for data storage. It enables very high sequential transfer rates and short access times, which has a positive effect on both system starts and the loading of large amounts of data, noticeably speeding up the mini PC as a whole. Christoph Hoffmann Geekom A8: Operating system The Geekom A8 comes with a hardware-bound Windows 11 license pre-installed, so no additional activation is necessary. When you switch on the mini PC for the first time, the Windows setup wizard starts automatically. During this setup, the first system and security updates are downloaded. Nevertheless, it’s advisable to check for further updates manually after the installation is complete. Christoph Hoffmann Although Windows 11 is basically ready to use as soon as it is delivered, the user must still install drivers for stable and performance-optimised operation. In particular, the latest AMD drivers for the Radeon graphics unit and the chipset should be installed as soon as possible. Both have a decisive influence on system stability, energy efficiency and graphics performance. Christoph Hoffmann In addition, you can check whether the feature update to Windows 11 version 25H2 is already available and can be installed. This was the case for us. Among other things, the update contains security-related adjustments as well as changes to system functions and operating system management. An update ensures that the system complies with the current support and update status from Microsoft. Geekom A8: Performance At the heart of the A8 is the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS processor. The eight cores clock at high speed and handle multitasking tasks with ease. The benchmarks clearly show the strength of this CPU: in PCMark 10, for example, the system achieves a total score of 6,470 points. The tiny device is particularly impressive in the Essentials category with 9,912 points and in Productivity with 9,129 points. Office applications, surfing the web with dozens of tabs and video conferencing are no problem at all. Christoph Hoffmann The A8 achieves a solid 8,125 points in digital content creation. The A8 is ideally equipped for image editing in Adobe Photoshop or simple video editing. The 16 GB DDR5 RAM ensures smooth system operation. For comparison: the Alliwava GH8 with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS achieves almost the same result in this benchmark. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS in the Geekom A7 Max is only slightly faster. In the CPU-specific tests of 3DMark, the processor scores 7,359 points at maximum thread count. This underlines its suitability for computationally intensive tasks. The differences to the two mini PCs mentioned above are similar to those in PCMark 10. Christoph Hoffmann When it comes to graphics performance, the Geekom A8’s integrated Radeon unit reaches its limits. It scores 1,877 points in the Time Spy benchmark, which is only ten points less than the Geekom A7 Max. The Steel Nomad Light test delivers a clear signal with 12.41 FPS: this mini PC is not a gaming machine. Even current blockbuster titles can only be played with greatly reduced details and low resolution. The estimated gaming performance usually remains below 30 FPS. Older e-sports titles such as League of Legends, on the other hand, run smoothly. Compared to the Sapphire Edge AI 370 or the Minisforum AI-X1 Pro, the A8 ranks in the upper mid-range. The lack of an NPU is noticeable in the Geekbench AI scores: the system achieves 3,646 points in the single precision score. The more expensive Max models are better suited for specialized AI workflows. Christoph Hoffmann With read speeds of over 7,160 MB/s and write speeds of 6,129 MB/s, the SSD delivers high transfer rates. Programs start without any noticeable delay. The system feels responsive and stable. Christoph Hoffmann Stress tests show that the compact case reaches its physical limits under prolonged full load. Although the Ryzen 7 8745HS briefly achieves very high boost clock speeds, after a few minutes of intensive computing, the system begins to slightly throttle performance (thermal throttling) in order to keep CPU temperatures within a non-critical range. Although the IceBlast cooling system is well optimized for short performance peaks, you can expect a performance drop of about 5 to 10 percent compared to a cold start during hours of continuous use. Geekom A8: Energy consumption & operating noise The Geekom A8 is quite efficient overall, but it takes its toll under load. When idle, the system consumes a modest 5 to 11 watts. However, as soon as full computing power and Radeon graphics are required, consumption rises to an average of 35 to 50 watts, with peaks of up to 90 watts. The included 120-watt power supply is therefore generously dimensioned and offers sufficient reserves to reliably power connected USB 4 peripherals. Under full load, however, consumption is higher than that of simple office mini PCs. The noise level of the A8 is a compromise between size and performance. While the PC runs almost silently when performing simple tasks such as surfing the Internet, the fan curve spikes quickly under changing loads. This can lead to audible fluctuations when background processes briefly demand CPU power. Under full load, the fan reaches levels of up to 45 to 55 dB(A). The noise is more of a constant hum without high-frequency whistling. In a quiet working environment, the mini PC is clearly noticeable under load. Is the Geekom A8 worth it? In testing, the Geekom A8 proved to be an extremely versatile work computer for private use and the modern home office. It handles typical everyday tasks such as office applications, web research, video conferencing, image editing and multimedia playback with ease and without any noticeable delays. Thanks to its high system performance, the mini PC is also suitable for more demanding multitasking and productive workflows that are otherwise reserved for larger desktop systems. Naturally, limitations become apparent with graphics-intensive applications. Users who regularly render professional 3D models, work on complex CAD projects or want to play the latest games in 4K resolution with high detail levels are better off getting a system with a dedicated graphics card. For the vast majority of users, however, the A8 is a compelling solution. This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German. Read...