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Xbox Mode arrives on PC, cloud sync hits console
XBOX Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.
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Features
I can’t wait to use these 3 big changes coming to my Windows 11 PC
Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.
Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is finally getting fixed — I told you so
Windows 11 Microsoft is finally walking back its worst Windows 11 decisions, from Taskbar limitations to AI bloat. Is it a change of heart or a billion-dollar survival tactic?
Windows & Software
I can’t wait to use these 3 big changes coming to my Windows 11 PC
Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.
Microsoft is going to improve the WSL setup and onboarding process
News Amid the raft of promised changes Microsoft has recently made regarding Windows 11 was nestled a small but interesting update on the future of WSL.
PC Hardware
I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new 250K and 270K Plus desktop CPUs
Review Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors, and they're refreshingly cheap for creators, with gaming benefits to boot.
Apple's cheap MacBook is great at virtualizing basic single-core Windows apps
Apple The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.
DLSS 5 devs blindsided by reveal, report claims
NVIDIA Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public, raising questions about developer control and AI use.
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NVIDIA CEO defends DLSS 5 as debate intensifies
NVIDIA Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responds to backlash surrounding DLSS 5, dismissing criticism while defending the company’s use of AI-driven neural rendering and developer control over visuals.
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Deals
I think it's time to ditch my old gaming headset for one of Razer's best
Deals The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is an outstanding gaming headset for PC we'd recommend any time it's on sale, and that time is now, as it's currently 36% off for a limited time.
Perfect your damage rotation for less in WoW with the right gear
Deals Two of Razer's best mid-range PC gaming accessories are on sale for Amazon's Spring Sale, just in time for World of Warcraft: Midnight's first Season.
The best Ryzen gaming CPU just hit its lowest-ever price
Deals The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of the gaming CPUs on the market, and it's now on sale for its lowest price yet.
The optimal and affordable GPU for 1440p gaming is on a 12% discount
Deals PC building is in a bad place right now with extortionate price increases and all-around shortages, so when a deal like this pops up on an RTX 5060 Ti it is not to be missed.
Handheld Gaming PCs
My Xbox ROG Ally is repaired but I've found a better (and cheaper) handheld
Handhelds The Xbox ROG Ally X that betrayed me is back, but I've found solace in the detachable arms of the Lenovo Legion GO and don't know if I can go back.
Gaming
NVIDIA CEO backpedals on DLSS 5 AI backlash after telling people "they're completely wrong"
PC Gaming NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says he understands why people detest what they've seen of DLSS 5 so far after initially saying "they're completely wrong."
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Massive Sea of Thieves stream cut short by DDoS attack
Gaming Sea of Thieves gained significant attention after streamer TheBurntPeanut brought in 42,000 viewers, but issues like being DDoS'd prevented it from continuing, limiting its potential impact.
Will Dragon's Dogma 2 actually get a DLC expansion? Fans believe it's being teased
Gaming As Capcom celebrates Dragon's Dogma 2's second anniversary, its fans have discovered evidence that a DLC for the RPG may be on the way.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Is Microsoft Copilot too risky for AI-fatigued workers on Fridays?
Copilot Analyst firm Gartner suggests banning Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons, warning that tired workers may miss AI mistakes and risk productivity.
Microsoft won't force this Copilot app onto PCs in a temporary setback
Copilot Microsoft has paused plans to auto‑install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 PCs, but it didn't explain why.
Copilot’s new leadership lineup shows Microsoft tightening its grip on its AI destiny
Microsoft Satya Nadella unifies Copilot leadership under a former Snap VP, signaling a shift toward in-house "Superintelligence" and independence from OpenAI's models.
Microsoft
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.
Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in its Office apps
Microsoft 365 Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."
Peripherals & Accessories
The six best mice for productivity, gaming, and travel
Mice Looking for the best mouse you can buy? Whether you're a gamer, a productivity wizard, or a professional often on the road, we have a mouse for you right here.
