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Remote Desktop is gone — say hello to "Windows App"
Windows Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the legacy Remote Desktop client, forcing users into the "Windows App" as the March 27 support deadline passes.
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Features
How I saved the best bits of the internet on an SSD
Data The internet is here today, but it could be gone tomorrow. Here's what I'm doing to retain and safeguard the knowledge I take for granted.
What on earth is the HP TV app doing on Windows 11 — and is it actually worth installing?
Apps HP TV+ is a free streaming app for Windows 11 with live channels and movies, but it feels more like background noise than a must-have service.
Windows & Software
Boost Xbox Cloud Gaming quality on Windows 11 with these easy settings
Windows 11 Improve Xbox Cloud Gaming on Windows 11 with Better xCloud. Get better bitrate, lower lag, and full control over streaming settings.
Latest Windows 11 update adds support for refresh rates beyond 1,000Hz
Windows 11 Windows 11 update KB5079391 adds official monitor refresh rate support beyond 1,000Hz. With 2,000Hz displays coming as soon as 2030, it's good to see that our favorite OS is ahead of the game.
PC Hardware
How I saved the best bits of the internet on an SSD
Data The internet is here today, but it could be gone tomorrow. Here's what I'm doing to retain and safeguard the knowledge I take for granted.
PC sales soared in Asia/Pacific last year, but 2026 is looking rough
Hardware Asia/Pacific PC shipments surged in 2025, but looming memory shortages driven by AI demand could slow growth and raise laptop prices in 2026.
A teardown of the Framework Laptop and Apple’s MacBook Neo shows how far repairable design has come
Hardware One is made to reduce e-waste and cost. The other is made to trap users in an ecosystem as early as possible. Can you guess which is which?
UGREEN's new high-end Thunderbolt 5 dock impresses with power and versatility
Review 15 downstream ports and a built-in M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slot make UGREEN's latest Thunderbolt 5 dock an attractive high-end option.
Deals
This discounted NAS is ideal for beginners who want to protect their data
Deals It's World Backup Day, making it a great time to invest in a NAS for extra data protection. This one's perfect for beginners, and it's down to the lowest price of the year for a limited time.
Short batteries can't stop this OLED laptop from shining now it's 30% off
Deals ASUS' Zenbook 14 laptop checks all the other essential boxes for lightning-fast workflow efficiency, and it's now 30% off.
You don't need to build your own gaming PC just to burn cash on RAM
Deals iBUYPOWER's pre-built gaming PCs offer high-end CPUs like AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, along with capable RAM, with hundreds of dollars in discounts.
This gaming laptop our friends at Tom's Guide loved is now 21% off
Deals Amazon's Spring Sale offers a sizeable 21% discount for the ASUS ROG Strix G18, a high-end gaming laptop with solid performance rates, a vibrant FHD+ 144Hz display, and more
Handheld Gaming PCs
AYANEO can't sell its NEXT 2 gaming handheld because it's "no longer sustainable"
Handheld Gaming PC Sales of AYANEO's enthusiast-class NEXT 2 handheld gaming PC have been suspended due to ongoing RAM and SSD shortages caused by the AI boom.
Gaming
Xbox players get exclusive rewards in top games just for drinking some Fanta
XBOX Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Fanta crossover, offering in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, and more alongside prize draws and real-world experiences.
Halo: Campaign Evolved leak teases prequel missions and major story reveals
Halo A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.
This ultra-rare Xbox 360 revealed a Grand Theft Auto beta with cut content
Xbox A £5 Xbox 360 devkit has revealed a pre-release GTA IV build from 2007, uncovering cut content including ferries, a zombies mode, and early gameplay changes.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s new "Copilot Cowork" just landed in the Frontier program
Copilot Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork is now available through the Frontier program, giving users access to Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI model for smarter task management.
Yes, admins can remove the Copilot app from your office PCs (with caveats)
AI Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.
OpenAI kills Sora, and gets branded "Ponzi Scheme" in new funding round
AI OpenAI looks increasingly chaotic, as it shutters various projects and restructures in ongoing, increasingly fruitless-looking attempts to become profitable.
NVIDIA CEO: We've achieved AGI — Microsoft legal may disagree
AI Has humanity achieved the vaunted "AGI" AI benchmark? Jensen Huang thinks so. Microsoft has some specific clauses with OpenAI around these claims though ...
Microsoft
Microsoft plans $146 Billion AI spend even as investor interest wanes
MICROSOFT Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026
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Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs
Microsoft An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.
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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!
Peripherals & Accessories
Review: The Razer Viper V4 Pro makes me feel like the competitive gamer I'm not
Review Razer's Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse improves upon its predecessor, though it's still very expensive. Even so, it's a top-tier option for competitive players.
