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Comfort, style, and durability are on the menu with this gaming chair
Deals Mother's Day has come and gone, but it's not too late to get your gamer mother a special present, as the pink variant of the Razer Enki Gaming Chair is now 34% off.
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Features
Top 5 RAM scams to watch out for when buying in 2026
PC build RAM prices remain out of control, and bad actors are taking advantage of honest buyers with a wide range of scams. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself next time you buy memory.
How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.
Why I used the Lumia 950 XL back in 2016
Flashback People have been asking me, possibly in jest, why I use a Lumia 950 XL. So here are some of the reasons why.
Why Winhanced is becoming the go‑to launcher for handheld gaming PCs
Gaming Full Game Pass support, cloud gaming, remote play, and TDP controls make Winhanced feel far more complete than what Xbox themselves are currently offering.
Windows 11 Insider Program just got easier, and here's how to get started
Windows 11 Microsoft revamps the Windows Insider Program with fewer channels, built-in feature flags, and simpler testing for Windows 11 previews.
Windows Wrap: The Windows and Xbox communities are broken — Microsoft is finally fixing things and nobody cares
Windows Microsoft is finally delivering the Windows 11 and Xbox features we’ve asked for, but the community remains hostile. Is it skepticism or just a habit of complaining?
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Why I used the Lumia 950 XL back in 2016
Flashback People have been asking me, possibly in jest, why I use a Lumia 950 XL. So here are some of the reasons why.
Nine years ago, Microsoft bet big on UWP. The story looks very different today.
Flashback Microsoft has a problem with its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and what it means for developers and consumers. Here is how they plan to fix that and why it means ignore phones.
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Windows 10 Mobile's Best Idea? Looking back at the debut of Continuum
Flashback From the Archives: The dream of the phone that's also a PC was announced today, 11 years ago, at Microsoft Build 2015.
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When Lumia phones unlocked slo-mo video
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.
Windows & Software
Reddit is blocking access to its mobile site, forcing users into its app instead
APPS Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.
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How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.
Tiny app fixes a big Surface battery issue
Surface Microsoft still makes you dig through the Surface app to pause Smart Charging, but a new third-party tool called Surface Charging Tray brings those toggles to your taskbar.
PC Hardware
Top 5 RAM scams to watch out for when buying in 2026
PC build RAM prices remain out of control, and bad actors are taking advantage of honest buyers with a wide range of scams. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself next time you buy memory.
Why I used the Lumia 950 XL back in 2016
Flashback People have been asking me, possibly in jest, why I use a Lumia 950 XL. So here are some of the reasons why.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) is an outstanding laptop, mainly thanks to Snapdragon's X2 Elite
Review The Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) should be a top choice for students, small business pros, and even casual Windows users who want a premium laptop starting at $1,199.
Why a dedicated password manager may be safer than using Edge
Browsing Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all saved passwords in plaintext on startup. If that worries you, a dedicated password manager offers stronger protection.
Deals
This 4TB SSD offsets SanDisk's absurd MSRP with a reasonable price
Deals The WD_Black SN850X is currently enjoying a major price drop on Amazon for its gigantic 4TB model, with several bonus discounts for its 1TB, 2TB, and 8TB models for a limited time.
Cure storage woes with the 2TB Samsung Pro 990 SSD that's now 33% off
Deals The Samsung Pro 990 SSD is enjoying discounts on its 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models on Amazon, giving hardcore PC gamers a chance to upgrade their storage space and cut down on loading times for less.
Gengar spikes are cooler than cat ears, and this discounted gaming headset proves it
Deals Several Razer gaming accessories themed after the classic Pokémon Gengar, including a gaming headset, gaming mice, and a mouse pad, are all enjoyable limited-time bargains at Amazon.
One of Samsung's finest 2-in-1 laptops, which we rated highly, is on sale for 25% off
Deals With an Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V, 3K AMOLED Touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rates, and more features, the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is more than capable of crushing productivity and creative assignments
Handheld Gaming PCs
Why Winhanced is becoming the go‑to launcher for handheld gaming PCs
Gaming Full Game Pass support, cloud gaming, remote play, and TDP controls make Winhanced feel far more complete than what Xbox themselves are currently offering.
Gaming
Does Forza Horizon 6 on PC use Denuvo?
Gaming Denuvo is a polarizing thing for PC gamers, to say the least, but with Forza Horizon 6 looming large, will it be one of those using it?
WWE is potentially hinting at a release date for Gears of War: E-Day
Gaming AAA games sponsor WWE events a couple of weeks before release, and it's likely to happen again for Gears of War E-Day.
Halo Infinite's cutscenes were building up to the canceled Battle Royale
HALO New details suggest Halo Infinite's multiplayer story would lead into Tatanka, before layoffs at 343 Industries halted plans.
Fallout Season 3 just added one of the best actors from my favorite TV show to its cast
Bethesda Amazon has announced that for Fallout Season 3, Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad and Westworld fame is joining the show's star-studded cast.
Microsoft responds: 'Forza Horizon 6' files leak — pirates already cracked it (UPDATED)
Xbox It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' upcoming arcade racer has leaked in full on Steam early, unencrypted. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history.
Artificial Intelligence
Satya Nadella believes Sam Altman may have been fired out of jealousy
AI Microsoft CEO says he is "very proud" the company risked investing in OpenAI.
The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: Copilot in Windows lost its exclusive edge
AI Copilot in Windows 11 doesn't feel as exclusive after Microsoft and OpenAI's new non-exclusive deal.
Leaked OpenAI memo throws serious shade at Microsoft
AI The ChatGPT maker indicated that its new partnership with Amazon will help enhance its enterprise market share while highlighting key constraints in its Microsoft tie-up.
OpenAI’s new feature is just like Windows Recall: Chronicle watches you
AI OpenAI’s Codex gets a memory upgrade, improving developer workflows by boosting effectiveness and efficiency.
Microsoft
"Unethical use of Azure" leads to the firing of Microsoft Israel leaders
Microsoft Microsoft's Israeli subsidiary has been placed under ownership of Microsoft France in the interim, after a Microsoft investigation reportedly uncovered "unethical" use of its products violating its terms of service and code of conduct.
Emails show Microsoft was worried that OpenAI would trash-talk Azure
Microsoft Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.
Xbox is getting serious — Windows Central Podcast LIVE
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on May 7 at 2PM ET for a live episode of the Windows Central Podcast.
Microsoft Teams’ status indicator sparks a whole surveillance debate
Teams Microsoft Teams’ status feature sparks backlash as workers say it wrongly marks them unavailable after brief inactivity.
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Microsoft Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says not to worry
Microsoft Edge A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.
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Peripherals & Accessories
Meet the Tom’s Guide Savings Squad, here to rescue your wallet
Announcement The Tom’s Guide Savings Squad is officially live, officially useful, and officially ready to help you stretch your tech budget further than you thought possible.
