HP removes notebook batteries worldwide due to fire risk

The US computer company HP announced on Thursday the worldwide withdrawal of lithium-ion batteries that use certain models of computers, as they present a risk of overheating and fire.

"These batteries are susceptible to overheating, and expose customers to a risk of fire and burns," the company posted on its website.

"The batteries affected by that program come with the HP Probook 64x (G2 and G3) laptops, HP Probook 65x (G2 and G3), HP x360 310 G2, HP ENVY m6, HP Pavilion x360, HP 11 and mobile work HP ZBook (17 G3, 17 G4 and Studio G3), sold in the world between December 2015 and December 2017, " detailed the firm.

Some of the batteries to be removed were sold as accessories or replacements through HP or authorized suppliers.

HP said it is notifying the measure to customers and that it will replace the batteries for free.

At the same time, the US-based company recommended that users use computers only in "safe mode" and connect them directly to electrical outlets, instead of using batteries.

HP is the consumer division created by the 2015 division of Hewlett-Packard, which generated a separate business services unit called Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.

HP's no stranger to product recalls. It recalled HP ENVY, Compaq Presario and HP Pavilions in 2016 because of the possibility of their batteries overheating and the Chromebook 11's chargers, which were prone to bursting into flames.

Lenovo Updates Its Line Of ThinkPad Notebooks

Lenovo has done a complete renovation of its line of ThinkPad notebooks (X, T and L), with 9 models, better design and more features that enhance its performance.

The ThinkPad X series has two new models: X280 and X380 Yoga . Both have eighth-generation Intel processors, 16 GB of RAM and storage capacity of up to 1 TB SSD.

X280 has a 12.5-inch screen, and 13.3-inch X380 Yoga. Both have a fast charge that allows them to charge up to 80% battery in an hour, and can offer a range of 13 (X380) to 13.6 hours (X380 Yoga).

Moving on to the ThinkPad T , we find T480, T480s and T580 . The models share the same processors, RAM and storage capacity as the previous ones, but with some interesting aspects to highlight.

For example, all three versions have fingerprint reader, IR camera, and a cover to lock the camera.

And as for the ThinkPad L , there are four models that are added: L380 Yoga, L380, L480 and L580 . They range from 13 to 15 inches, with the option to become a tablet in the case of L380 Yoga, thanks to its 360 degree opening. They can offer a range of 11 to 12 hours, depending on the model.

All models of the ThinkPad have USB type C, and many customizable options, to combine their components according to the needs of the user.

Lenovo has also introduced the ThinkVision X24, priced at $249 (approximately Rs 15,800). The ThinkVision P32u monitor, on the other hand, offers a UHD 4K display with multi-colour space capability, priced at $1,349 (approximately Rs 85,500).

Intel Says Security Updates Hardly Affect Performance

Intel Corp. said solutions to the security problems in its microprocessors will not slow down computers, reacting to concerns that microchip failures will significantly reduce their performance.

The performance impact of recent security updates should not be significant and will be mitigated over time, Intel said late on Thursday, adding that Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Google and Microsoft Corp all registered little or no impact on the performance of security updates.

Intel shares fell nearly 2 percent on Thursday, as investors worried about possible financial liability and reputational damage to their recently spread security problems.

The largest chip maker confirmed earlier this week that security problems recorded by researchers at the company's widely used microprocessors could allow hackers to steal confidential information from computers, phones and other devices.

The security researchers revealed two security flaws that expose the vulnerability of almost all modern computing devices containing chips from Intel, Advanced Micro Devices Inc and ARM Holdings.

The first, called Meltdown, affects Intel chips and lets hackers bypass the hardware barrier between user-executed applications and computer memory, allowing hackers to read memory and steal passwords.

The second, called Specter, affects the Intel, AMD and ARM chips and allows hackers to trick applications that would otherwise be bug-free to release sensitive information.

Intel said the problems were not caused by a design error and asked users to download a patch and update their operating system.

Intel may be in a rush over the costs of lawsuits claiming that the patches would slow down computers and force consumers to buy new hardware, with large customers surely expecting compensation from Intel for any repairs. software or hardware, security experts said.

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Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) Specifications Features

In 2016 we met the Samsung Notebook seven Spin , an interesting mobile, but could still give away too much more and finally it happened, because Samsung presented at CES 2018 the successor of said mobile phone with notable improvements in sketch and specifications.

Samsung Notebook seven Spin (2018) is a mobile designed for all consumers from students including professionals, because its characteristics cover all segments. Initially his sketch is supported by a fully metallic body that integrates a 360 degree hingeto rotate the screen and convert it from a laptop to a tablet.

Technical specifications Samsung Notebook seven Spin (2018)

This returns according to a model of mid-range with an Intel Core i5 of eighth generation with 4 cores and a maximum expenditure of fifteen watts. As for memory and storage, in the seven seven Spin Notebook (2018) can be found  8 GB of RAM and 256 GB in SSD .

The screen continues a measurement of 13.3 "with Full HD resolution with LCD technology. This model also adds with  USB Type-C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and HDMI ports, during connectivity we have Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth .

A curiosity is that Samsung includes speech recognition technology that can detect you at long distance to record voice notes and even to record different meetings or conferences, all that inquiry can be stored and synchronized through Samsung Cloud.

In addition,  Samsung will sell an Active Pen pen - sold separately - that will facilitate handwriting

and allow the most artistic to express themselves with their drawings on the touch screen. This also includes a fingerprint reader to enter the session of Windows 10 with confidence and defend

the entry to certain folders of inquiry in the operating system.

Availability and price

Samsung did not disclose details about the cost and dates of availability in different countries, although its commercialization will begin in the United States, then it will reach other countries around the world where they now market their laptops.

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