Asus’ new business laptop will have 8GB of RAM and be aimed at less business-y types. - The Verge

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ASUS has officially launched the ExpertBook A7 (14" AMD), marking the debut of its new ExpertBook A line. Although the laptop was showcased at IFA 2026 in Berlin, the official announcement occurred only recently. This model prioritizes form over performance, featuring an all-metal casing that is approximately 10 mm thick and weighs around 1.2 kg. It is equipped with a stunning 14-inch 3K OLED display. Why ASUS needs another business model series ASUS' business portfolio is currently divided into three main branches. The flagship ExpertBook Ultra targets executives and professionals who require top-tier performance, design, and mobility all in one device. The B series is intended for corporate and government procurement, focusing on flexible configurations and the ease of managing a large fleet of devices. Lastly, the P series caters to small businesses and individual professionals who need a reliable work machine without incurring unnecessary costs. The new A series is categorized as "everyday mobility. " Its target audience consists of individuals who frequently move between the office, coworking spaces, and meetings, often engaging with clients in person.

Tom Warren is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Earlier this year Microsoft laid out a plan to fix Windows 11, with a focus on performance, reliability, and the overall OS experience. After months of fixes, Microsoft now says the “result is a Windows experience that’s up to 20 percent more responsive.”Microsoft has made improvements to Start, File Explorer, Search, Edge, and other parts of Windows 11 to make it feel faster and more responsive. “A big part of that work is making smarter use of memory and system resources,” says Navjot Virk, corporate vice president of Windows experiences at Microsoft. “We’ve improved memory management and efficiency across Windows to help keep more of your PC’s resources focused on what you’re actively doing.”The improvements to memory management now make a “meaningful difference” on PCs with just 8GB of RAM. “Windows can now keep up to 2GB more of your active data in memory instead of moving it to slower storage,” says Virk.