First dual-screen laptop: Asus Zenbook Pro Duo

Dual-screen laptops James P. DeVellis

For a while now, there have been versions of laptops that tried to add a screen component in the keyboard area. The most notable examples of this is the Apple MacBook Pro’s touch bar, as well as the Asus ZenBook Pro’s LCD touch pad. While both iterations have their uses, they weren’t in any way game changing features. That is until Asus announced their concept for the Asus Zenbook Pro Duo. James P. DeVellis.

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The Asus Zenbook Pro Duo uses the upper half of the keyboard area with an OLED panel they call SCREENPAD™ PLUS. This full 14” touchscreen has a resolution of 3840x1100 and supports up to four-finger smart gestures, as well as a touch pen. The main screen is a full 15.6” OLED display with extremely thin bezels. James P. DeVellis

The unit is a powerhouse in terms of its internals. It rocks an Intel Core i9-9980HK processor with a 2.4GHz octa-core with Turbo Boost. For its graphics card, it uses an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. As for its memory, the highest spec reaches up to 32GB RAM. In terms of size, this laptop is by no means a light unit with a weight of 5.5 pounds. James P. DeVellis.

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The Asus Zenbook Pro Duo is geared toward content creators who can embrace the secondary screen. It can handle rigorous tasks such as video editing with ease. It can also be used by gamers with its gaming-grade graphics. James P. DeVellis.

There are only a few drawbacks to this design. Firstly, the touchpad is located to the right where the number pad is supposed to be. The typing experience can also seem awkward at the start. Its battery is also not the best. Still, the Asus Zenbook Pro Duo can easily replace most workstations in the market today. James P. DeVellis

Best Google Chrome extensions to enhance your web experience

Google Chrome is the world’s leading internet browser. Its share of the worldwide internet browser market is at 65.21% with billions using it every day. While there are people who simply use Google Chrome as a web browser, there are those whose lives revolve around the browser. These are people who work online or spend a significant amount of time a day browsing the internet. To help them make the most of Chrome, they often use extensions to make their work easier or to enhance their browsing experience. If you’re interested in trying out these cool extensions, here are some that can improve your web experience.

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LastPass, your login pal
Security is always necessary for people with a lot of web presence. However, different websites and apps may require different sets of passwords. Other require alphanumeric passwords, others require special letters, capital letters, and so on. LastPass helps you by creating a different strong password for each site and filling out logins automatically. All you need to remember is one master password for this extension.

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Lazarus, securing your forms
Every now and then, we need to fill in a form online. But sometimes, we miss out one detail and we’d be forced to re-enter everything from scratch. Lazarus: Form Recovery stores all the information you type in forms and lets you use details from your history. These information can be encrypted to make sure your personal data remains safe.

Tab Wrangler, cleaning up your tabs
Some people open a lot of browsers and keep them open until navigating between tabs becomes virtually impossible. Tab Wrangler automatically closes tabs that haven’t been opened or used in a period of time.

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Apps for a better travel or vacation experience

Traveling to a new country is always exciting, but often, confusing.  Many questions and setbacks will arise along the way.  But thanks to travel-centric mobile apps that could be downloaded to your smartphone, you can get any information you want any time you need it.  Whether you’re looking for expert tips, insights, recommendations, or the best accommodations, these apps will deliver.

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For flights: FlightTrack Pro --  This app covers more than 3,000 airports and 1,400 airlines and lets you manage local and international flights.  You can see real-time updates, push flight alerts, and weather-related delays.

For accommodation: Airbnb --  Airbnb remains the undisputed service for accommodation options all over the world.  From tents to lush villas, Airbnb’s wide range of selection covers all preferences.  You’ll be surprised at how cheap the accommodation rates are.

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For food: Zomato --  Zomato is a user-generated food rating app that shows reviews for restaurants in most cities across the globe.  Users upload photos of the food that’s actually presented, setting realistic expectations and prices.  In some regions, Zomato teams up with hotels and hostels so you can have food delivered if you’re too tired to wander out.

Miscellaneous --  There’s literally an app for every need, including all your travel essentials.  Need an app to help you pack? Download PackPoint.  Searching for WiFi hotspots in an unfamiliar area? Get WiFi Map.  Other helpful apps are AccuWeather (weather reports), SitOrSquat (public bathroom locator), CityMapper (digital mapping with transit features), and XE Currency (real-time currency converter).

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