Prime Day hasn't started, but the XPS 13 is already $200 off
Deal Prime Day hasn't started yet, but Dell's XPS 13 is already down to $799 with a $200 discount. There's even a model for just $599 if you can live with 8GB of RAM.
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Features
I played March of Giants at Ubisoft Montréal, and it reminded me why small games can leave big impressions
PC Gaming Heart racing, slammed against the wall, watching infinite respawn timers, is March of Giants still fun when you're getting dominated?
I played 'March of Giants' with Ubisoft — Pay serious attention to this new MOBA
Interview I visited Ubisoft Montreal for a first look at one of the most promising new MOBAs in a decade. March of Giants is something special.
Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
Hands-on: Panasonic’s TOUGHBOOKs are becoming the AI nerve center for frontline operations
Rugged PCs These TOUGHBOOKs are built to run AI in police cruisers, military drones, and emergency vehicles.
On This Day: Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” strategy revisited
On this Day A look back at Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” vision — the moment Phil Spencer sketched out a future that Asha Sharma is now fully realizing 11 years later.
Moonraker turns 10 and still looks ahead of its time
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Windows & Software
Windows 11 version 26H2: Everything you need to know
Windows 11 Microsoft is now shipping the next version of Windows 11 this fall. Here's everything you need to know about this new release.
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The next version of Windows drops support the Snapdragon 850
Windows 11 Windows 11 version 26H2 is the last officially supported version of Windows for the Snapdragon 850 SoC.
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Microsoft adds native Linux container support directly to Windows 11
Windows 11 Setting up Linux environments on Windows 11 often requires third-party tools, but native WSL container streamlines the process.
PC Hardware
Hands-on: Panasonic’s TOUGHBOOKs are becoming the AI nerve center for frontline operations
Rugged PCs These TOUGHBOOKs are built to run AI in police cruisers, military drones, and emergency vehicles.
Is Henry Cavill really ditching his gaming PC for a Googlebook?
Gaming Google wants you to think PC builder Henry Cavill loves Googlebooks. The actor will even make a video game using a Googlebook as part of a partnership.
Gears of War: E-Day's install size is huge: These are the best ways to upgrade your Xbox's storage
Xbox Gears of War: E-Day has a monstrous 115GB install requirement on Xbox, so I've rounded the best options to improve your Xbox’s storage size to accommodate it.
Microsoft explains why you can't buy a Surface PC with AMD inside
Surface In case you've ever wondered why you can't find a Surface PC with an AMD chip in it these days, Microsoft says it's simply because its portfolio isn't big enough to accommodate it.
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Deals
You're probably overpaying for Microsoft 365
Deal Microsoft 365 keeps getting more expensive, but these discounted subscriptions let you lock in lower prices today.
Dell's '14S' laptop is great for everyday work, and now at a smarter price
Deals The Dell 14S laptop offers incredible battery life, superb everyday performance, a crisp LED screen, and a more affordable price.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x is an absolute steal at $989.99
Deal Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x delivers all-day battery life and a gorgeous ultrathin design for $989.99 thanks to a limited-time $310 discount.
Dell's XPS 13 proves you don't have to spend a fortune on a premium laptop
Deal A modest discount makes one of the best value Windows laptops even easier to recommend.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Winhanced 0.9.9.9 fixes my biggest complaints of Windows gaming handhelds
HANDHELDS Winhanced 0.9.9.9 adds friend cards, PC streaming, Windows updates, better integrations, and much more for handhelds.
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Gaming
What you need to know about the Forward Operating Base in MW4 DMZ
Guide The Forward Operating Base is your gateway to Hajin and it'll grow as you progress through DMZ. Here's every station you'll be unlocking and how it can help you.
I played March of Giants at Ubisoft Montréal, and it reminded me why small games can leave big impressions
PC Gaming Heart racing, slammed against the wall, watching infinite respawn timers, is March of Giants still fun when you're getting dominated?
I played 'March of Giants' with Ubisoft — Pay serious attention to this new MOBA
Interview I visited Ubisoft Montreal for a first look at one of the most promising new MOBAs in a decade. March of Giants is something special.
Artificial Intelligence
Copilot reviewers speak out on grading AI-generated explicit content
AI Contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot prompts report being flooded with sexually explicit images and potentially illegal user requests.
The Copilot+ PC brand is dead: How to remap your Copilot key
Laptops Microsoft is stepping back from the Copilot+ PC name, leaving many with an unused key that you can easily remap.
Microsoft Teams is losing its Copilot chat list shortcut next month
Apps Microsoft Teams will remove the Copilot shortcut from its chat list next month to steer users toward the full-featured app bar.
"We are way too self-obsessed": Nadella calls out AI hype, but will Microsoft listen?
AI Satya Nadella wants AI to focus on practical human utility, but Microsoft’s consumer AI strategy still feels completely out of touch.
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Microsoft
Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
Microsoft Teams can now automatically block unwanted bots from meetings
Apps Microsoft has rolled out a Teams feature that automatically blocks identified external bots before they can enter meetings.
These Microsoft 365 companion apps are getting retired after just one year
Apps Microsoft's Calendar, People, and Files companion apps for Windows 11 are being retired roughly a year after they first shipped.
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Microsoft Teams will soon support two users sharing screens simultaneously
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon support simultaneous screen sharing, making side-by-side comparison and multi-presenter meetings better.
Peripherals & Accessories
Why Logitech’s new Zone Vibe Pro headset caught my eye
Headphones Logitech’s new Zone Vibe Pro headphones combine premium noise cancellation with official spare parts to keep your headset running for years.
Shure’s latest MV6 Gen 2 microphone blends broadcast‑level sound with gamer‑friendly design
Review Shure brings over a century of audio expertise to a USB microphone that sounds fantastic out of the box, gives enthusiasts room to tinker, and proves you don't need XLR gear to sound like a pro.
