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This gaming laptop our friends at Tom's Hardware loved is now 21% off
Deals Amazon's Spring Sale offers a sizeable 21% discount for the ASUS ROG Strix G18, a high-end gaming laptop with solid performance rates, a vibrant FHD+ 144Hz display, and more
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Features
The new Windows 11 Feedback Hub is here, so we took a deep dive into the changes
Redesign Microsoft updates Feedback Hub on Windows 11 with a new UI, streamlined feedback tools, and improved transparency for users and Insiders.
I know how Xbox Game Pass can fix the "Call of Duty Tax" for non-shooter fans
Xbox Asha Sharma is looking at lower-priced tiers, but I think the solution lies in a return to cable-like packages.
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Windows 11 overhaul sparks hope, and a wave of skepticism
Community Microsoft pledges to fix Windows 11, but users remain skeptical. Performance promises face a growing trust problem across the community.
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Windows & Software
Windows 95’s self-healing tricks saved it from rogue software installations
Windows Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.
The new Windows 11 Feedback Hub is here, so we took a deep dive into the changes
Redesign Microsoft updates Feedback Hub on Windows 11 with a new UI, streamlined feedback tools, and improved transparency for users and Insiders.
PC Hardware
Alienware’s 2026 lineup arrives with more power, more lights, and zero subtlety
PC gaming Can't forget the new anti-glare OLED displays and NVIDIA RTX GPU options.
AMD's monster Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition CPU has 208MB cache
Hardware AMD has just revealed a new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop CPU with 208MB of total cache, making it the new most powerful chip for gaming and productivity in Team Red's arsenal.
Intel's affordable Core Ultra 250KF Plus CPU is now available in limited quantities
Intel Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus chips surprised us all with their performance and price, and the most affordable option is now available.
Razer chooses Intel's Panther Lake CPUs for its new Blade 16
Laptops Razer's new Blade 16 for 2026 is already available to buy, just as long as you want an RTX 5080.
Deals
Our top overall Mini-PC is now 33% off thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale
Deals The Geekom IT13 is our no.1 mini-PC for its reliably quick performance for productivity tasks, 4K monitor support, and compact design, and it's now on sale for a 33% Amazon Spring Sale discount.
A solidly built 3K AMOLED laptop built for art and productivity is now 29% off
Deals The Amazon Spring Sale has procured an exclusive 29% bargain for the well-rounded, high-performing Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 2-in-1 laptop
Our top pick mobile and Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is now 55% off
Deals The Razer Kishi Ultra is a phenomenal controller that elevates Xbox Cloud Gaming to new heights of fun while being comfy to use, and its steep price has been cut by 55% to make it more accessible.
The best pre-build gaming PC just had its shocking price taken down a peg
Deals The Lenovo Legion 7i (Gen 10) is a monster of a pre-built gaming PC with outstanding performance rates, and the configuration built for 4K gaming is now 10% off
Handheld Gaming PCs
AYANEO can't sell its NEXT 2 gaming handheld because it's "no longer sustainable"
Handheld Gaming PC Sales of AYANEO's enthusiast-class NEXT 2 handheld gaming PC have been suspended due to ongoing RAM and SSD shortages caused by the AI boom.
Gaming
Baldur's Gate 3 director weighs in on cheaper Xbox Game Pass tiers
Xbox As Microsoft's new Xbox CEO considers making Xbox Game Pass more affordable with "lower-priced tiers," one executive dev says he thinks that's a bad idea.
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STALKER 2 just got a big Xbox feature ahead of its new Cost of Hope DLC
Gaming Ahead of STALKER 2's newly announced Cost of Hope DLC expansion coming out this summer, the game now fully supports Xbox Play Anywhere on Xbox and PC.
ARM-based PCs are selling fast. Can they save a struggling entry-level gaming market?
PC Gaming In the future, ARM-based PCs could save the day for entry-level and mid-range PC gamers. I'm not sure I believe it, but that's exactly what this recent analyst report suggests.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn reveals its gameplay, release window, and beta test date
Gaming Owlcat Games' first AAA-budget RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, is making me nostalgic for Mass Effect in this new gameplay trailer that confirms it will launch for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC in Spring 2027
Artificial Intelligence
Yes, admins can remove the Copilot app from your office PCs (with caveats)
AI Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.
OpenAI kills Sora, and gets branded "Ponzi Scheme" in new funding round
AI OpenAI looks increasingly chaotic, as it shutters various projects and restructures in ongoing, increasingly fruitless-looking attempts to become profitable.
NVIDIA CEO: We've achieved AGI — Microsoft legal may disagree
AI Has humanity achieved the vaunted "AGI" AI benchmark? Jensen Huang thinks so. Microsoft has some specific clauses with OpenAI around these claims though ...
Microsoft could be OpenAI's biggest and riskiest partner
AI OpenAI’s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Microsoft, Musk’s lawsuits, and soaring compute costs, raising investor concerns about its $730B valuation.
Microsoft
Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs
Microsoft An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.
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Microsoft’s latest AI hire frees Suleyman to chase superintelligence
Microsoft Microsoft’s latest hire clears the runway for AI chief Mustafa Suleyman to focus on superintelligence and in‑house models.
Tune in for a very special episode of the Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Tune in to the LIVE recording of the Windows Central Podcast on March 20 at 3PM ET!
Microsoft exploring legal options against OpenAI, report says
MICROSOFT Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure’s exclusivity.
Peripherals & Accessories
Review: The Razer Viper V4 Pro makes me feel like the competitive gamer I'm not
Review Razer's Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse improves upon its predecessor, though it's still very expensive. Even so, it's a top-tier option for competitive players.
