Last week, Microsoft released the November monthly update for Windows 11, which fixed a bug that kept Task Manager open in the background but brought new problems with it. The patch in question is known as update KB5068861. According to a compilation by Windows Latest, these issues include various error messages during update installation as well as problems searching for files stored on file servers or shared network drives. Here’s what you can do about it While waiting for Microsoft to resolve the issue, affected users can roll back update KB5068861, but doing so will result in losing the latest security updates. The vulnerabilities patched by the update will be reopened and made available for attackers to exploit. If you’re having trouble installing update KB5068861 due to errors during the update installation process, you can try installing the update manually via the Microsoft Update Catalog (instead of using Windows Update) or you can use the Media Creation Tool. Windows 10 update also causing problems It’s not just Windows 11 users who are struggling with issues caused by the latest update. Windows 10 users are dealing with problems in the first ESU update, which comes in the wake of Windows 10 losing official support in October. Learn more about why this ESU update is failing on certain PCs without a workaround. Read...

At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Good CPU for the price Decent value on sale A 2-in-1 at a normal laptop price (but only on sale) Cons Too expensive at MSRP Display is dim and glossy Heavy and thick Speakers positioned wrong for 2-in-1 mode Pen costs extra Our Verdict The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is a 16-inch convertible PC that should have a lower MSRP. If you catch it on sale, you can score a casual 2-in-1 experience for a normal clamshell laptop price. But professionals looking for a serious drawing or note-taking experience should look elsewhere. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Retailer Price $799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is a budget-focused 16-inch 2-in-1 PC — at least that’s the pitch. You get a touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge so you can watch Netflix in bed, read on it like a tablet, and do other tablet-type tasks. It costs around as much as a normal clamshell laptop, but only if it’s currently on sale. The pricing story is messy. This machine is fine at the $649 sale price I see it for right now, but not at the $1,099 retail price Lenovo suggests. It does often seem to be on sale, which is how the PC market goes: Retail prices often feel like they’re set high to provide the appearance of extra value when a laptop is frequently discounted. At a sale price ($649 as I’m writing this), the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 delivers solid value. At full price, it doesn’t. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Specs The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1’s CPU is its best hardware feature. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255U CPU is fast for this class, and combining it with 16 GB of LPDDR5x-8000 RAM is a smart move. This is more CPU and faster RAM than you’d normally see in a PC in this class. The rest of the hardware isn’t too impressive. The Intel graphics here are slow — far behind Intel’s more impressive Lunar Lake hardware and the graphics you’d find on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered ARM PC. And the NPU here is too slow for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC features, so all the talk about it “unlocking the power of AI” is mostly marketing. There’s also no Thunderbolt or USB4 here, and the wireless hardware is limited to Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.  Model number: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 16IAL10 CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255U Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5x-8000 RAM Graphics/GPU: Intel graphics NPU: Intel AI Boost (up to 12 TOPS) Display: 16-inch 1920×1200 IPS display with touch screen and 60Hz refresh rate Storage: 512 GB PCIe Gen4 SSD Webcam: 1080p webcam Connectivity: 2x USB Type-C (1x USB 5Gbps, 1x USB 10Gbps), 2x USB Type-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x combo audio jack, 1x microSD card reader Networking: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Biometrics: IR camera for Windows Hello Battery capacity: 57 Watt-hours Dimensions: 14.02 x 10.03 x 0.72 inches Weight: 4.41 pounds MSRP: $1,099 as tested The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is a laptop that only makes sense if you realize the $1,099 MSRP isn’t its real price. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Design and build quality Foundry / Chris Hoffman The 16-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 has a plastic bottom and an aluminum top cover. Available in Luna Grey or Cosmic Blue, it’s a classic laptop design. The biggest problem is how heavy and chunky this machine is. With a weight of 4.41 pounds and a thickness of 0.72 inches, this isn’t the kind of 2-in-1 machine you’d want to walk around holding. If you’re watching Netflix in bed and have it resting in your lap, I can see it. If you have it lying flat on your desk, I get it. But it’s not a very portable 2-in-1 experience. Aside from that, the build quality feels fine but not “premium.” The hinge feels solid. While there’s a bit of flex to the keyboard deck if you press down on it (just a bit), that’s no surprise as it’s plastic. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Keyboard and trackpad Foundry / Chris Hoffman The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 has a full-size keyboard complete with a number pad and white backlighting. It’s serviceable, but key travel feels on the shallow side for a laptop with 0.72 inches of thickness. It reminds me of keyboards I’ve used on thinner laptops. I don’t know if I’d call it mushy, exactly, but it’s certainly not snappy. If you do a lot of typing and a crisp keyboard experience is important to you, this probably isn’t the laptop I’d recommend. The trackpad feels a little on the small side for a 16-inch laptop with a keyboard deck this large, but it’s not far off. It’s a fairly average trackpad. It’s responsive enough when I move my finger over it, but the click-down action is on the loud side — I think most people would prefer a quieter click. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Display and speakers Foundry / Chris Hoffman The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 has a 16-inch IPS display with a 1920×1200 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. For a 16-inch laptop that costs $649 on sale, that’s not too bad. Since this is a 2-in-1 machine, it has a touchscreen. It also supports pen input, but this machine does not include a pen. That’s sold separately. The display is very dim at up to 300 nits of maximum brightness. That’s a problem since the coating is glossy to enable that touch screen. This display is very susceptible to reflections, and it doesn’t have enough brightness to overpower them. In a bright sunlit room (or, even worse, outdoors), the reflections will be a problem. For Netflix in a dark room, it’s not a problem. I don’t normally obsess about color accuracy in displays, but artists often consider 2-in-1 machines for drawing. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the type of high-end display with carefully tuned color accuracy that you’d want if you were doing graphic design. The speakers are loud enough, but there’s nearly no bass here. They don’t sound particularly good. And that’s in clamshell mode! If you put this 2-in-1 PC in tent mode, the speakers will be firing away from you. If you put it in face-down mode, the speakers will be muffled. They’ll be firing into the surface under the PC. This machine feels like a clamshell laptop that Lenovo put a 360-degree hinge on. It wasn’t designed as a 2-in-1 for media. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Webcam, microphone, biometrics The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 has a 1080p webcam, and it’s fine. It’s not a premium experience. In my office, on a bright-but-cloudy day, even that natural lighting led to a noisy picture. The colors don’t look particularly lifelike. It’s better than the poor-quality 720p webcams I see on some budget laptops, however. It does have a physical webcam shutter switch, which is great to see. The microphone setup here is nothing to write home about, either. It works, and it does a good job of canceling out background noise. But it didn’t pick up my voice with particularly crisp audio quality. These are serviceable for online meetings, but not impressive. This machine does have an IR camera for Windows Hello, so you can sign in with your face just by opening the laptop. That’s great to see. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Connectivity Foundry / Chris Hoffman Connectivity-wise, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 feels like a budget laptop. This machine has a good amount of ports, but they have lower-tier specs. You don’t get any Thunderbolt or USB4 ports, and the HDMI port here is HDMI 1.4b rather than HDMI 2.1. On the left side, this machine has an HDMI port and two USB Type-C ports along with a combo audio jack. On the right side, it’s got two USB Type-A ports and a microSD card reader. Since the laptop charges via USB Type-C, that means you’ll always be plugging the charging cable into the left side. A USB Type-C port on each side would’ve been nicer. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, which feels a little dated. Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptops around the $1,099 price point (or less) support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, so it would be nice to see Lenovo doing more here. I’ve noticed more laptops omitting Wi-Fi 6E support and going for Wi-Fi 6. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Performance The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1’s strength is its CPU performance. It does feel like Lenovo splurged on the CPU compared to everything else in this machine. Perhaps they got a good deal from Intel. In day-to-day desktop usage, the IdeaPad delivers a snappy experience. As always, we ran the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 through our standard benchmarks to see how it performs. Foundry / Chris Hoffman First, we run PCMark 10 to get an idea of overall system performance. With an overall score of 7,058, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 machine delivered solid performance and didn’t perform like a budget laptop. That’s solid for $649 and table-stakes for $1,099. The pricing game makes this machine difficult to judge. Foundry / Chris Hoffman Next, we run Cinebench R20. This is a heavily multithreaded benchmark that focuses on overall CPU performance. It’s a quick benchmark, so cooling under extended workloads isn’t a factor. But, since it’s heavily multithreaded, CPUs with more cores have a huge advantage. With a Cinebench R20 multi-threaded score of 4,787, this machine beat Intel Lunar Lake-powered machines like the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1. Lunar Lake systems are more power efficient, have much higher performance, and they can actually run Windows 11’s Copilot+ PC AI features. But they struggle with multithreaded performance due to Lunar Lake’s lower core count. Foundry / Chris Hoffman We also run an encode with Handbrake. This is another heavily multithreaded benchmark, but it runs over an extended period. This demands the laptop’s cooling kick in, and many laptops will throttle and slow down under load. This machine completed the encode process in 1,348 seconds, which is about 22 and a half minutes. It’s a reasonable result, but this machine isn’t a speed demon compared to high-end laptops, just solid for its class. Foundry / Chris Hoffman Next, we run a graphical benchmark. This isn’t a gaming laptop, but it’s still good to check how the GPU performs. We run 3Dmark Time Spy, a graphical benchmark that focuses on GPU performance. With a 3DMark Time Spy score of 2,439, the integrated Intel graphics here didn’t impress. That’s a shame, as it would make this machine more useful for light gaming. The impressive Intel Arc graphics found in Lunar Lake machines haven’t made their way to other Intel systems yet. Overall, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 delivered solid performance for a $649 laptop but not what you’d want to see on a $1,099 laptop. Whether you’ll be happy with it depends on how much you paid. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Battery life The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 has a 57 Watt-hour battery, which is on the low side. Battery life is fine, but not particularly impressive for a laptop in 2025. Foundry / Chris Hoffman To benchmark the battery life, we play a 4K copy of Tears of Steel on repeat on Windows 11 with airplane mode enabled until the laptop suspends itself. We set the screen to 250 nits of brightness for our battery benchmarks, which meant cranking the brightness way up. This is a best-case scenario for any laptop since local video playback is so efficient, and real battery life in day-to-day use is always going to be less than this. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 lasted for 619 minutes on average before suspending itself. That’s a bit under 10 and a half hours. A larger battery would give this machine more staying power, but this machine is already so heavy, and a larger battery would also make it heavier — that’s not ideal. Many 2-in-1s are designed to be lightweight portable machines with long battery life so they can be used as tablets for drawing. This machine delivers reasonable battery life, but it’s not going to keep going and going like modern 2-in-1s with Intel Lunar Lake or Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: Conclusion The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is a laptop that only makes sense if you realize the $1,099 MSRP isn’t its real price. That full price is silly. At $649, you’re getting a 16-inch 2-in-1 machine with a 360-degree hinge for not much more than a normal 16-inch clamshell laptop. You can have the 2-in-1 experience and even enjoy pen input if you buy a pen separately. But the display, weight, battery life, and lack of an included pen mean this isn’t a 2-in-1 experience intended for artists who care about serious color reproduction. It’s also not for workers who want a pen-friendly device they can carry around all day. It’s decent as a casual 2-in-1 experience. 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We were fans of Wyze’s original smart deadbolt from 2022—heck we even gave it an Editors’ Choice award—but it arrived with a key drawback: it only supported Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi or any other wireless protocols.  While the first Wyze Lock Bolt is inexpensive compared to other smart locks in its class and boasts an easy setup process, its lack of Wi-Fi or other wireless connectivity means it can’t be controlled remotely without help from the Wyze Video Doorbell. It also suffered from a ho-hum industrial design, and there’s no keyhole option.  Wyze appears to have rectified those issues with the Wyze Lock Bolt v2, which arrives with built-in Wi-Fi, a snazzier tempered-glass design, and a mechanical lock with a key.  On sale now for $79.98, just a $10 premium compared to the original model, the Lock Bolt v2’s Wi-Fi support means it can be controlled and accessed from anywhere via the Wyze app, so there’s no longer any need for helper devices such as the Wyze Video Doorbell. The lock also works with Alexa and Google Home, ideal for allowing the lock to trigger Alexa or Gemini for Home automations.  The dull metal-and-plastic look of the original Lock Bolt has gotten a much-needed update for the Lock Bolt v2, with the latter sporting “high-grade” and anti-glare tempered glass that’s resistant to scratches and smudges, Wyze says.  Boasting an IP53 certification (meaning it’s resistant to dust and water sprayed at an angle up to 60 degrees on either side of vertical), the Lock Bolt v2 is equipped with a self-learning, AI-powered fingerprint scanner that logs the pressure, angle, and even “tiny skin shifts” of your finger presses, allowing the scanner to recognize fingerprints in just half a second, Wyze says.  There’s also a keypad that stores up to 50 different access codes, while a mechanical lock lets you unlock the deadbolt with the included key, even if the lock loses power. Speaking of power, the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 can run on eight AA batteries (included) for up to 8 months. If the batteries die before you can replace them, you can operate the lock with a power bank via the USB-C emergency port.  Other features include auto-lock with a time delay, anti-peep technology (which means you can tap in extra digits before or after your PIN to keep snoopers from stealing your code), a built-in alarm that sounds if the lock is jammed or after too many unsuccessful unlock attempts, and yes, integration with the Wyze Doorbell (for the ability to lock or unlock your door directly from the doorbell’s live video feed).  This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart locks. Read...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first updates have been available since November 11th, 2025 (i.e. one month after the official end of support). That all sounds promising, but in practice things don’t always work as expected. For many users, the option to register with Windows 10 ESU doesn’t appear in the system. If the option does appear, users receive cryptic error messages. We’ll walk you through how to fix these issues. Prerequisite: All available updates must be installed Before activating the ESU, make sure all updates are installed on the PC and that the message “Your version of Windows is no longer supported” appears in the Windows Update settings. Foundry / Ashley Biancuzzo The option to register for Windows 10 ESU doesn’t appear To register for ESU in Windows 10, you must first ensure that Windows 10 is activated. You can check this in Settings under Update & Security -> Activation. Another requirement is that you’re signed in with a Microsoft account, which you can do under Accounts. If everything is set up correctly, you should not only see the message “Your version of Windows is no longer supported” under Update & Security -> Windows Update, but also a link at the bottom of the window to register for ESU. If the link doesn’t appear, open Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 and enter the following command in the address field: ms-settings:windowsupdate-esu?OCID=WEB_EOS_CY25_ESU&source=WEB Confirm the prompt to open it. The ESU registration wizard should then appear. Foundry / Ashley Biancuzzo The next page of the wizard checks whether your PC meets the requirements. If it does, you can complete the ESU setup. If it fails, additional steps are required. ESU connection: Something did not work Unfortunately, the connection doesn’t always succeed, and the message “Something did not work” may show up. This message isn’t very helpful on its own, so you’ll need to try a few different approaches to resolve the issue. The first thing you should do is restart the PC and run the command in Edge again. If that doesn’t work, sign in to account.microsoft.com with your Microsoft account and go to Devices. It’s possible that too many devices are associated with your account, including ones you no longer use. In some cases, you may also see a message during the ESU registration stating that you’ve reached your device limit. Remove all devices that you don’t recognize or need. If you accidentally remove a device that you’re still using, simply log back in to this device with your account. Ashampoo Windows 10 ESU Login helps with these issues The small Windows 10 ESU Login program from Ashampoo can also help with these issues. You can use the tool free of charge to connect to Windows 10 ESU. Foundry / Ashley Biancuzzo However, the tool doesn’t work reliably in our tests. Still, it’s worth a try. Clean up incorrect region settings If the free ESU registration option is still missing, or only paid options appear, Windows may have assigned your device to the wrong region. Microsoft only offers the free ESU program in the European Economic Area (EEA). Under Time & Language -> Region, make sure that your system is set to an EEA country (such as Germany). Then delete the key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\DeviceRegion (if present) in the registry. This will be recreated with the correct region code after the next restart. Windows 10 Enterprise and Education do not receive a free ESU If the error message “Something didn’t work” continues to appear in the ESU wizard, there may be a mix-up with a company device. Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions are excluded from the free ESU program. Windows 10 is incorrectly recognized as a company device However, even a Windows 10 Home or Pro system can be blocked if it was linked to a work or school account. In this situation, Windows incorrectly categorizes the device as a company PC and denies private ESU login. Open Accounts -> Access to work or school area in the settings and disconnect any work or school accounts you see there. Also note that private ESUs are only available for domain-independent computers. Domain- or MDM-managed devices only receive ESUs via company accounts. After removing any corporate account links, restart the PC and try the enrollment again. Last resort: Inplace upgrade If none of the previous steps work, you can try a repair in-place upgrade of Windows 10. Download the latest Windows 10 installation (via Media Creation Tool or ISO) and run an upgrade from the active system. Programs and data will be retained, while Windows itself is refreshed. 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One thing I can’t leave the house without is a power bank. Knowing that my phone won’t ever be left on empty battery thanks to my backup portable charger always gives me peace of mind. But if there’s one feature I wish my power bank had, it’s two integrated charging cables so I don’t have to lug around my own like a pleb. You don’t have to be like me. Right now, you can get this Anker Zolo power bank with double built-in cables on sale for just $30 on Amazon (was $45). That’s a hefty 33% cut ahead of Black Friday and a phenomenal price for such a versatile, portable option! View this Amazon deal The built-in charging cables on this power bank aren’t just great for portable convenience—they also ensure that you get the fastest charging speed possible out of this device. There’s nothing worse than using an old, sluggish cable that drip-charges over hours! Nope, not here. One is USB-C up to 30W, the other is Lightning up to 27W. Even better, this power bank also has two other ports: one USB-C up to 30W, the other USB-A up to 22.5W. That means you can charge up to four devices at once with this thing, which is super handy in a pinch, and your devices will hit back to 100% in no time. With 10,000mAh capacity, this tiny little thing can recharge a phone about two times over. And when I say tiny, I mean it! The Anker Zolo measures 4.32 x 2.58 x 0.98 inches and weighs only 0.48 pounds. It fits neatly into any bag or pocket and doesn’t weigh you down, making it perfect for travel and as a backup battery for any scenario. The cherry on top of this deal? Not only can you get this Anker Zolo for just $30 right now, but it comes with a 1-foot USB-C cable included. That’s a darn good value! Don’t miss out. Save 33% on this awesome power bank with two built-in USB-C cablesBuy now via Amazon Read...

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If you’re on a tight budget but dreaming about a gaming laptop, you can snag something nice this Black Friday as some older models are on sale right now. For example, the mid-range HP Victus is down to just $599 at Walmart from its original $1,050. That’s a massive $451 discount (43% off) that’s totally worth jumping on. What a deal! View this Walmart deal Nvidia’s RTX 50 series might be all the rage this year, but last-gen laptops are still as good as they’ve ever been, except now they’re dropping in price like crazy. This HP Victus comes equipped with a lovely GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, which is more than enough to get the job done as long as you don’t expect the best of the best experience. Next to that RTX GPU, the HP Victus 15 is powered by an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. That’s a solid configuration, especially for a laptop in this price range—and it’ll help you handle more than just games, including all your work or school tasks, streaming content, juggling apps and tabs, and so on. The 15.6-inch IPS display with 1080p resolution ensures sharp visuals and vibrant colors, while the 144Hz refresh rate is perfect for action-packed gaming sessions without blowing up the price tag. All in all, this is an excellent mid-range workhorse at an almost budget-tier price. No wonder over 1,000 of these have sold since yesterday! In the market for a decent gaming laptop that won’t break the bank? This HP Victus for just $599 at Walmart is a smart pick! If it isn’t your style, though, check out our favorite budget gaming laptops. Save 43% on this mid-range RTX-powered HP gaming laptopBuy now via Walmart Read...

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