Affordable PCs will be a fond memory by 2028, says analyst
Hardware I'm once again suggesting you replace your aging PC as soon as possible.
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Features
Ditch Discord? That's easier said than done, as I found out.
Apps None of the Discord alternatives I could find are good enough to help me sell a migration to my group of gamer friends.
Windows 11 changed the Start menu and the community reaction is… not subtle
Community Reddit reacts to the new Windows 11 Start menu, calling it too big, too automated, and lacking customization options.
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Is Xbox going back to exclusives? You weighed in, and reactions are split
Community You shared mixed reactions to Asha Sharma's "return to Xbox" comments, debating exclusives and the multiplatform strategy.
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Xbox fans can’t agree on Spencer’s era, and Sharma now takes the reins
Gaming Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.
Windows & Software
Windows 11's market share jumped double digits two months in a row
Windows Windows 11 worldwide market share has increased by more than 10% for the second month in a row, suggesting its growth has finally hit a tipping point.
Windows 11’s best file explorer alternative just keeps on getting better
Windows 11 Files app update improves context menus and bug fixes, making file management better for users.
California wants age verification in every OS — good luck with Linux
Windows California’s Digital Age Assurance Act requires all operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, to add age verification at account setup.
PC Hardware
AMD's Zen 5 still has some of the best NPUs with Ryzen AI PRO 400
CPUs AMD's AI PRO 400 Series is Gorgon Point chips in a suit and tie and repackaged for the enterprise audience, with some of the best x86-64 NPUs I've seen.
Lenovo revives the Windows 2-in-1 scene with its own ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 PC
Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Lenovo is kicking the 2-in-1 Windows tablet form factor into life with its new ThinkPad X13 detachable PC.
NVIDIA starts listing jobs for Linux gaming with Valve's Proton in mind
NVIDIA NVIDIA job listings show the company hiring for Vulkan performance and Linux graphics roles, signaling growing interest in Linux gaming as Proton and SteamOS continue to mature.
An Intel job posting suggests plans to return to a Unified Core design
Hardware Rumors of a switch to a Unified Core design just got more credible as Intel searches for a senior CPU verification engineer to join its Unified Core design team.
Deals
This 2-in-1 OLED laptop deal from Lenovo is too good to last
Deals Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 with a 2K OLED display and AMD Ryzen AI 5 CPU is currently down to just $599 at Best Buy. It's such a good deal that it's set to expire tonight.
Reclaim your desktop: 25% off Start11 for Windows 11
Deal Stop fighting a rigid Start menu. Reclaim your desktop with Start11 and save 25% using our exclusive Windows Central discount code.
Save $20 on this no-fee, OneDrive-friendly photo frame
Deal I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I’ve found, and it’s $20 off with no monthly fees.
Dell 14 Premium Deal: Save $820 on this "Secret" XPS 14
Deal The Dell 14 Premium is $820 off, offering 32GB of RAM and a 3.2K OLED display. It's an XPS 14 in everything but name and a better value than the newer base models.
Handheld Gaming PCs
ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows, so is the Z1 Extreme safe?
Handhelds It's a minor revision, but the latest ROG Ally driver confirms ASUS is still maintaining its Z1 Extreme handheld in 2026.
Gaming
Here's when you can play the new Blackout-inspired mode in Call of Duty: Warzone
Gaming Black Ops Royale is the new Blackout-inspired battle royale experience for Call of Duty: Warzone. But when can you drop in and play?
Do you need Black Ops 7 to play Black Ops Royale?
Gaming Blackout is coming back to Call of Duty with Black Ops Royale. But do you need to actually own Black Ops 7 to play it?
Peter Moore basically says 'being a gamer CEO' is a fake problem
News Former Xbox 360 leader Peter Moore weighs in on Asha Sharma’s appointment, pushes back on co-founder criticism, and urges patience as Xbox enters a new chapter.
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Artificial Intelligence
Copilot’s newest feature could be a game‑changer
AI Microsoft's new "Copilot Tasks" feature is entering preview, and it might fix some of Copilot's most annoying feature gaps. Here's how it works.
Microsoft finds a sneaky way to push Copilot sales, hiding in plain sight
AI Microsoft could reportedly launch a $99 AI‑powered Microsoft 365 bundle, adding Copilot and Agent 365 features to boost productivity tools.
Select Lenovo PCs will soon have a new AI super-agent to play with
AI Lenovo's AI super agent, named Qira, is expected to make its debut on Lenovo PCs in the coming weeks. Will it be a big hit immediately, or will it take time to reach users?
Your to‑do list now completes itself, which feels like cheating but in a good way
Copilot Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go‑ahead.
Microsoft
OpenAI just raised $110 billion, but Microsoft didn’t give them a penny
AI Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.
Teams swapped Designer for Copilot, and nobody’s sure if this is simpler or just… Microsoft
TEAMS Microsoft is retiring the Teams Designer bot and banners, consolidating creative features under Copilot for a unified AI experience.
Outlook is pushing ads that break Steam’s ToS — incredible scenes
News An Outlook ad linking to a site selling gaming accounts for up to $1,000 highlights the risks of automated ad approvals and platform responsibility.
Microsoft Teams is getting uncomfortably nosy with its Wi‑Fi tracking tool
TEAMS Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi location tracking feature is raising privacy concerns, with users debating whether it’s useful or simply invasive.
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Peripherals & Accessories
The Pro X2 Superstrike proves haptics might be the future of competitive mice
Review Logitech's new gaming mouse is the world's first to include haptics in place of a physical click system for the right and left click buttons, and it makes me wish more mice had this.
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