Forza Horizon 6 devs confirm cross-save support
Gaming Playground Games confirms that Forza Horizon 6 will support cross-platform play, including cross-saves, between PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.
Features
Catch up on Diablo 4’s story before Lord of Hatred launches
GAMING Here's a rundown of all the events leading to Diablo 4's newest expansion, Lord of Hatred.
New Xbox games in February 2026 worth playing
Xbox February 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for Xbox, with Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and High on Life 2 leading a packed release schedule.
Jez Corden breaks down why a PC‑like Xbox is both exciting and risky for Microsoft
Xbox I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?
What Windows 11 users think about AI – The comments say it all
Feedback Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.
Windows & Software
Edge Canary's "Read Aloud" tool now launches Copilot Vision
Windows 11 Microsoft's experimental Edge Canary build has some changes for the Read Aloud function. Instead of reading the text on the page, it now launches Copilot Vision instead.
VS Code is gobbling up storage space on Ubuntu
News VS Code's official Snap package on Linux has a bug first reported in 2024 that still hasn't been fixed and is gobbling up storage space.
You have a few months to say goodbye to 3D Viewer
Windows Microsoft has moved its 3D Viewer app onto the deprecated list, and it's expected to disappear from the Microsoft Store in July 2026. I have some suggestions as to what you can use instead.
PC Hardware
Best laptops with number pads 2026
Laptops Looking for a new Windows laptop with a number pad? You've come to the right place. Using our expert reviews, we've rounded up the best laptops with a number pad you can buy right now.
Raspberry Pi is going up in price ... again.
Hardware Raspberry Pi is one of the most affordable ways to get your hands on a computer, but memory shortages are causing unwanted price hikes for the company. Here's what you need to know.
These pre-built desktop PCs are the best we've tested
Hardware Pre-built PCs come in many shapes and sizes, from budget options for homework to premium builds with power for gaming. Here are the best we've reviewed.
You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.
Deals
Razer's mouse from 2022 is still a killer pick, especially at this price
Deals Amazon has a big discount on the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse, a superb option we loved in 2022 for its extremely responsive sensors and design that still holds up today.
This compact mini PC is great for work, now with a proper price tag
Deals For those looking for a compact-sized mini PC to help with office work, search no more, for we have a 31% discount on ACEMAGIC's K1 Mini. Here's why it's worth your consideration.
Surface Laptop 7 is the perfect laptop for work on the go, now $650 off
Deals The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 sees its best deal since Christmas 2025, giving folks a chance to experience its high performance, design, and battery life at a 38% discount.
Newegg is offering several gaming laptops with discounts of up to 40% off
Deals Several gaming laptops with ultra-high refresh rates up to 244Hz, increasingly rare NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, and FHD resolutions are on sale now at Newegg until the end of this week.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Xbox Ally owners hit by new Windows AI issue
News Windows Smart App Control in Windows 11 is blocking Armory Crate on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally devices, preventing users from accessing essential settings and updates.
Gaming
Want to take Minecraft everywhere? These are the best laptops for the job.
Laptops We've rounded up our favorite gaming laptops and ultrabooks for playing Minecraft, whether you want to keep things simple or dive deep with community mods.
Catch up on Diablo 4’s story before Lord of Hatred launches
GAMING Here's a rundown of all the events leading to Diablo 4's newest expansion, Lord of Hatred.
Skyrim lead thinks The Elder Scrolls 6 should look at Baldur's Gate 3 for pointers
Xbox With The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 on the horizon, Skyrim's lead designer thinks Bethesda should make the RPGs more "dynamic" than previous titles.
Artificial Intelligence
Phone‑based reminders arrive in Copilot as Microsoft deepens cross‑device support
AI Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.
Copilot is everywhere, but only 3.3% of Microsoft 365 users are paying for it
AI Microsoft is splurging billions on AI, but the returns are almost negligible.
NVIDIA reiterates plans for "huge investment" to save OpenAI
AI NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joins in with other companies floating investment to save OpenAI from imploding.
Satya Nadella insists Copilot is widely used, despite investor concerns
AI Satya Nadella says Microsoft’s Copilot AI is seeing strong adoption, even as investors question the growth of Azure and Microsoft 365.
Microsoft
An upcoming Microsoft Teams feature pinpoints the right person for a job
Teams Microsoft is expanding People Skills on the Microsoft 365 profile card in Microsoft Teams, making it easier to understand and organize your colleagues.
Microsoft Teams will let companies add branded video meeting reactions
Teams Microsoft will soon allow companies to add their own "visual identity" in video meetings with branded emoji reactions.
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams are crossing the streams
News With the right enterprise hardware it doesn't matter if you're using Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, because the two are now working together.
The AI web is broken. Microsoft's new marketplace might fix it.
Microsoft Microsoft has unveiled the Publisher Content Marketplace, a new initiative that aims to compensate publishers for quality content while helping better train AI tools. Win-win?
Peripherals & Accessories
These are the best keyboards we've tested so far
Accessories With countless options on the market, choosing a new keyboard for your PC can be daunting. I curated this list of the best we've tested for a wide range of uses.
