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Apps Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.
FOMO A live tracker for every Xbox Series X|S deal before prices rise sharply on August 1 — and potentially again in 2027 as hardware costs continue climbing.
Xbox Gamescom is around the corner, and I'm hoping for any shred of information about these sequels, if they appear at all.
Windows 11 My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 power user.
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
Windows 11 My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 power user.
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 build brings Voice Isolation to Voice Access and instant Braille display support, proving once again that accessibility tools end up making life easier for everyone.
Windows 11 Here are all the Start menu, Taskbar, and Windows Search improvements coming with version 26H2.
Apps Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.
Review ASUS' latest flagship business-class laptop is a true sight to behold, with a Tandem OLED 3K display, a beautiful design that turns heads, and a high price tag to match.
Review NVIDIA's DLSS keeps the RTX 5070 competitive in this HyperX OMEN 15 laptop, but OLED stands out as the killer visual feature — if you can live with the noise.
PC The memory crisis has finally caught up to PC shipments as component prices continue to rise.
Deals Microsoft’s newest 2-in-1 delivers a performance bump, and back-to-school sales bring its high starting price back down to earth.
Deals Best Buy is offering a 14% discount on JLab's Epic Wireless Mouse for those looking for an ergonomic option for work and play.
Deals JLab flagship Epic Wireless Keyboard is enjoying a limited-time discount at Best Buy for typists looking for an affordable keyboard with stellar responsiveness and long battery life.
Deals Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro is now available with Snapdragon X2 processors, improved graphics, and optional OLED panels. Early impressions point to smoother performance and better battery life.
REVIEW The dbrand Killswitch case for the Xbox Ally isn't bad, but the JSAUX Mod Case absolutely blows it away — better feel, features, and value.
Review With a killer aesthetic, this 8BitDo pad is great for PC, but console players may want to wait for the official Xbox X25 controller.
FOMO A live tracker for every Xbox Series X|S deal before prices rise sharply on August 1 — and potentially again in 2027 as hardware costs continue climbing.
Xbox Gamescom is around the corner, and I'm hoping for any shred of information about these sequels, if they appear at all.
AI Copilot and Gemini caught mistakes Word missed, making me switch to AI for proofreading.
AI Microsoft is shifting key Copilot features, including Deep Research, behind paid subscriptions. Here is why the free version of Copilot is starting to feel like a glorified demo.
Microsoft Analyst Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s AI math is impossible and the whole strategy looks like a scam
AI Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says athletes are safe from AI, arguing that no one wants to watch computers playing.
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden discuss the recent announcements around Xbox backward compatibility, Windows adware, and Samsung foldables.
LIVE Join Danie and Jez at 1PM ET on July 24 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast!
Apps Google dropped the delisted video fast, but Bing kept the index visible, resulting in more people seeing the video.
App Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.
Review Razer’s first Hall Effect Magnetic Huntsman brings true 8KHz polling, adjustable actuation and a suite of movement-focused features — a precision-focused esports keyboard that’s as much about micro‑control as it is about bragging rights.
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