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Black Friday Deals
Intel CPUs aren't my first choice, but all-time low prices are tempting
PCMR deals Black Friday is the ideal time to find PC upgrade parts on the cheap, and a bunch of Intel's desktop CPUs have hit a new low price.
These are the best Black Friday gaming monitor deals going on now
Deals Black Friday isn't here yet, but the deals are already flowing. Here are the ones to grab if you're looking for a new gaming monitor.
One of our highest-rated xCloud controllers is now 50% off
Deals The exceptional Razer Kishi V2 Pro controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming has gotten razer-sharp 50% Black Friday discount at Amazon.
Get a FREE Xbox Series S and more with this Verizon deal
Free Xbox If you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Plus right now, you'll receive a free Xbox Series S, an Xbox Wireless controller, a $50 Xbox gift card, and an Xbox Stereo Headset.
Windows & Software
How to compare two files with Command Prompt on Windows 11 and 10
Do you need to compare two files to see how they're different? On Windows 11 (and 10), you can use the FC command without needing third-party tools, and in this guide, I'll explain how.
The verdict is in: Windows Recall is great, actually
Great! After much controversy and delays, Recall is turning out to be Windows' first truly useful AI productivity tool.
Black Friday laptop tips: Check for these specs on a Copilot+ PC
AI PC tips If you're in the market for a Copilot+ AI PC, be aware of promotions that could be deceiving. Here's what you have to look for.
PC Hardware
Don't want to spend big on a Surface Pen? These are the best alternatives.
Updated The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.
Intel CPUs aren't my first choice, but all-time low prices are tempting
PCMR deals Black Friday is the ideal time to find PC upgrade parts on the cheap, and a bunch of Intel's desktop CPUs have hit a new low price.
Mini PCs start as low as $249 with these handpicked Black Friday deals
Deals Some of the mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are enjoying massive discounts before Black Friday, including a powerful gaming machine.
Gaming laptops start at just $430 thanks to Black Friday
Deals Black Friday is here, with tempting deals on the best gaming laptops of the year from Alienware, ASUS, Lenovo, HP, and more.
Gaming
Baldur's Gate 3 is ringing in 2025 with new features and subclasses I've wanted since launch
Patch 8, Baby Baldur's Gate 3's final major update is Patch 8, and it's coming next year. Here's what it will include.
Frostpunk 2 is finally coming to consoles in 2025, along with DLC and free content updates
Frosty 11 bit studios has announced a roadmap for its hit icy survival strategy simulator, Frostpunk 2, including plans for the console release on Xbox Game Pass in 2025.
My faith has been slightly restored by the new Minecraft movie trailers
Movie Madness 'A Minecraft Movie' recently got two new trailers that I totally missed, but after watching them my faith in the movie has been slightly restored.
Peripherals & Accessories
These are the best Black Friday gaming monitor deals going on now
Deals Black Friday isn't here yet, but the deals are already flowing. Here are the ones to grab if you're looking for a new gaming monitor.
The keyboard I used for 855+ days finally fixed its worst downside
Apex deal The only con to SteelSeries' Apex Pro Mini Wireless keyboard at launch was its price, which this Black Friday deal solves.
Razer's haptic cushion is more immersive than I thought was possible
Review Razer's haptic seat cushion will transform your PC games like you didn't know was possible.
Save $20 or more on a Fire TV Stick 4K and Xbox Controller bundle
This is an Xbox Turn your TV into a smart TV and Xbox streaming device with a Black Friday bundle for less than the price of an official controller.
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 does NOT use customer data to train AI models
Rumor has it Microsoft specified that Connected Experiences within Microsoft 365 are not related to training AI models.
Microsoft Insiders highlight Copilot struggles despite multi-billion dollar investment
COPILOT STRUGGLES Microsoft's Copilot efforts are riddled with privacy and security issues, with a high-ranking employee referring to most Copilot-themed tools as "gimmicky."
News Roundup: AGI debate, Xbox handheld, and Windows on Arm ISOs
Smart AI AGI remains one of the hottest debates in tech as companies race to create AI that's smarter than humans.
Microsoft's multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI might be "some of the best money ever spent"
BEST SPEND Microsoft's deal to exclusively provide OpenAI with cloud computing services makes its initial multi-billion dollar investment worthwhile.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Gemini tells student to "please die"
GOOGLE A Michigan graduate student using Google Gemini to research for a project was met with a worrying and threatening response from the chatbot
Ex-Google CEO says "there's no evidence scaling law has begun to stop"
UNPRECEDENTED SCALING Google's former CEO bashes scaling law reports and indicates AI models will scale unprecedented heights, leading to dangers such as biological attacks and new forms of warfare.
Microsoft Insiders highlight Copilot struggles despite multi-billion dollar investment
COPILOT STRUGGLES Microsoft's Copilot efforts are riddled with privacy and security issues, with a high-ranking employee referring to most Copilot-themed tools as "gimmicky."
Razer introduces new AI-powered LLM to streamline sustainability efforts
SUSTAINABILITY FTW Razer recently unveiled GAIADEX to bolster sustainability efforts. The tool is designed to improve the precision of LCA assessments and promote eco-friendly solutions.
More from Windows Central
I was given a folding phone for free, and my wife still had to stop me from buying this discounted Razr on Prime Day
Deal Right now, you can snag a Razr 2024 for $100 off. That discount brings an already-affordable folding phone to a can't-miss discount.
The Surface Duo is dead — Microsoft pulls plug on $1,500 Surface Duo 2 after just one Android OS upgrade
RIP The Surface Duo 2 has just received its likely final security update, marking an end to Microsoft’s brief return to the smartphone market.
Huawei's 10-inch tri-folding phone confirms Satya Nadella was wrong for killing Windows Phone AND Surface Duo
Looking back The Huawei Mate XT "tri-fold" packs a 10-inch display into your pocket, and I wish it ran Windows.
HONOR's new AI intent-based eye-tracking technology will revolutionize how users interact with smartphones (and maybe your PC)
EYE TRACKING HONOR announced the broad availability of its intent-based eye-tracking technology. The feature allows users to interact with smartphone devices using their eyes only.
