“You’ll Get Good Performance with the OmniBook X Flip” As HP’s AI‑focused 2‑in‑1 Pairs Long Battery Life with Dependable Speed...
HP introduced the OmniBook X Flip 14, a mid‑range 2‑in‑1 laptop that pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor with 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a 2K touchscreen. The device boasts up to 22 hours of battery life and an integrated NPU for AI‑driven Copilot+ features. Priced at $749.99 at Best Buy, it is $200 below its $949.99 MSRP, with an AMD‑based alternative available at a higher price point. Reviewers note solid everyday performance and a durable aluminum chassis.
“A Great Pick for Budget Audiophiles” As This Xbox Gaming Headset Delivers Impressive Sound Quality at an Entry‑level Price
HyperX has slashed the price of its CloudX Xbox headset to $44.98 on Amazon, a 36% discount from the $69.99 MSRP. The wired headset packs 53 mm neodymium drivers, a 15 Hz‑25 kHz frequency range, a detachable microphone with active noise cancellation, and...
Rumored Feature Coming to Steam that Will Help You Track Prices, and Microsoft Should Copy It Immediately for Xbox and...
Valve is reportedly rolling out a broader 30‑day price‑history tracker on Steam, extending beyond the limited EU pilot launched in 2023. The feature would let gamers see recent price fluctuations directly in the store, reducing reliance on external tools. Xbox...
Mind-Warping Morrowind-Like 'Dread Delusion' Rejects Modernity and Embraces Teeth-Bared Retro Nightmares on Xbox and PC
Lovely Hellplace's Dread Delusion launched on March 17, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One at $19.99. The game embraces a low‑poly, 90s‑era horror aesthetic while delivering an open‑world RPG inspired by early Bethesda titles. Players craft characters from...
Microsoft's Crazy Surface Price Hikes Are Pushing Me to Apple: I Can No Longer Recommend Surface over a MacBook or...
Microsoft announced a across‑the‑board price increase for its Surface lineup, pushing entry‑level models above $1,000 and flagship devices past $1,500. The new pricing makes Surface laptops and tablets more expensive than comparable Apple MacBooks, iPads, and many Windows OEM offerings....
The Windows 11 Customization Scene Is Thriving because Microsoft Won't Give Users What They Want
Third‑party customization tools are booming on Windows 11 as Microsoft’s built‑in options remain limited. Users have turned to utilities like Start11, Rainmeter and The Files app to restore classic taskbar behavior, theme flexibility, and a more familiar Start menu. In response,...
The 7 Biggest Windows 11 Insider Changes From Early April — and Why They Matter for 2026
Microsoft’s early‑April Windows 11 Insider builds introduce seven notable refinements, ranging from haptic feedback for window actions to deeper security alerts. New haptic signals, an updated Xbox mode, and a badge for Protected Print Mode improve user interaction, while Secure Boot...
Windows Wrap: Snapdragon X PCs Are the Latest Victims of Lazy Takes and Willfully Ignorant Tech Journalists
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 processor powers the newest wave of Windows 11 on Arm laptops, including the ASUS Zenbook A16. Microsoft’s enhanced Prism emulation now runs most legacy apps with minimal slowdown, and major software like Chrome and Adobe work natively. Despite these...
Microsoft Terminated Accounts Tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — Developers Push Back
Microsoft abruptly terminated developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard and Windscribe after a new identity‑verification rule in its Windows Hardware Program took effect. The enforcement, intended for partners who missed a government‑ID deadline, mistakenly swept up these open‑source security projects, cutting...
Let's Talk About It: Which Xbox Console Is the Best-Looking of All Time and Why Is It the Xbox One...
The Windows Central editorial argues the Xbox One X is the most attractive console Microsoft has ever released. Its matte finish, solid weight and premium feel are highlighted against the slimmer One S and the performance‑first Series X. The piece also contrasts Xbox’s...
"It Still Won’t Be My Dream Surface Pro": The Missing Piece Microsoft Never Built Vanished — and It’s Not Coming...
Microsoft is set to refresh its Surface Pro line this spring, but the device still lacks a true laptop‑style accessory. In the past, third‑party maker Brydge offered premium keyboards that turned Surface Pros into clamshells, yet its designs suffered from...
Microsoft Finally Fixes the Windows 11 Insider Mess with a Preview Program that Makes Sense (and Actually Lets You Test...
Microsoft is overhauling the Windows 11 Insider Program, reducing preview channels to two core options—Experimental and Beta—and eliminating Controlled Feature Rollouts. The new Experimental channel merges the former Canary and Dev tracks, adds "Future Platform" builds, and grants users direct control...
"I’ve Died More Times than I Can Count": This Side-Scrolling Roguelike Is an ID@Xbox Triumph. Say Hi to 'Absolum,' Your...
Indie studio Guard Crush Games and Supamonks released "Absolum", a roguelite beat‑'em‑up now on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. The title launched on March 25 2026 for Xbox after an earlier PC/PlayStation release, priced at $24.99. Players choose from four heroes, each...
Microsoft Finally Begins Removing Copilot From Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI Still Persists
Microsoft has begun stripping the Copilot brand from Windows 11 apps, starting with Notepad. The latest Insider build removes the Copilot icon and renames the AI menu to “writing tools,” while preserving the underlying functionality. Settings now list the AI toggle...
“Wait, Windows Uses Less?”: I Break Down the Surprising Requirement that Flips the Linux Vs. Windows Script
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, slated for April 23 2026, raises its recommended specs to a 2 GHz dual‑core CPU, 6 GB RAM and 25 GB storage, reflecting a more demanding desktop stack. Windows 11 still enforces a hard minimum of 4 GB RAM, 1 GHz dual‑core CPU, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, blocking...
I Found 7 Windows Apps that Use Your PC's NPU to Improve Efficiency and Performance with AI — You Might...
Microsoft’s push for neural processing units (NPUs) has moved beyond Copilot+ PCs, spreading to Intel and AMD processors and enabling a growing suite of third‑party Windows apps. Seven highlighted applications—Cephable, Adobe Photoshop, Norton, Algoriddim djay Pro, BufferZone NoCloud AI, HP IQ, and...
The RAM Crisis Is Price-Gouging Storage Units, but the "Definitive" 1TB SSD for Gaming Handhelds Is Sideswiping Them with This...
Amid a broader RAM‑driven price surge in storage, Western Digital has slashed the price of its 1TB WD_Black SN770M SSD by 25%, positioning it as the go‑to upgrade for handheld gaming devices. The drive is fully compatible with the ASUS...
Do You Hate Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's Price Hike? Then Use This Discounted Gift Card to Skip It and Save...
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s subscription price rose to $29.99 per month, prompting gamers to seek cost‑saving tactics. A $25 Xbox gift card is being sold on Newegg for $22 using promo code SSF5465, a discount that expires at midnight on...
How to Unlock the Best Xbox Cloud Gaming Quality on Windows 11 with a Few Simple Tweaks Using This Free...
Better xCloud is an open‑source Tampermonkey script that injects advanced controls into the Xbox Cloud Gaming web client on Windows 11. It lets users manually adjust bitrate, resolution, and server region, while displaying real‑time ping and FPS counters. The tool also unlocks...
This Windows Laptop May Have a Moderate Battery Life, but It Burns Bright with an OLED Display, 16GB of RAM,...
ASUS’s Zenbook 14 pairs a 14‑inch OLED screen with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512 GB SSD, delivering vivid visuals and solid everyday performance. The RAM is soldered, limiting upgrades, while the SSD is user‑replaceable up to 2 TB. Intel Arc...
Microsoft's AI Slop Is Infecting GitHub — Copilot Is Now Injecting Ads Into Pull Requests (Update)
GitHub Copilot began inserting promotional tips into pull requests, displaying an ad for the Raycast tool. The behavior was traced to over 11,000 instances and confirmed by GitHub’s VP of Developer Relations, Martin Woodward, who disabled the feature after community...
The HP TV App Just Showed up on Windows 11, and People Are Wondering What It Even Does — Here’s...
HP has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming app called HP TV+ that appears by default on Windows 11 PCs and can also be installed on Windows 10 and ARM64 devices. The app aggregates live channels, movies and TV shows in a single interface,...
Windows Wrap — 4 Steps to Save the Surface Brand
Microsoft is poised to unveil new Surface devices this spring, but industry analysts warn that the timing is poor for current‑generation buyers. The article argues that Surface’s fragmented launch schedule, processor‑specific feature gating, and lack of standout design risk eroding...
Xbox Drops a Bunch of 25th Anniversary Merch and Signals a Major Vibe Shift at Microsoft
Xbox celebrated its 25th anniversary by launching a retro‑inspired apparel collection with streetwear label 73Studio, featuring four graphic tees and a heavyweight zip hoodie. Prices start at $39 for shirts and $95 for the hoodie, and the line is sold...
Microsoft Provides Much Needed Update on Windows 11's Dark Mode in Refreshing Moment of Transparency
Microsoft’s head of Windows Design, Marcus Ash, announced that the company is actively extending dark‑mode support to legacy Windows 11 interfaces such as Regedit, though no firm timeline was provided. Recent updates have already added dark‑mode to File Explorer pop‑up dialogs,...
Samsung Browser Finally Launches on Windows — a Dark Horse Pick for Your Next Browser
Samsung has released its mobile‑first Samsung Browser as a free desktop application for Windows 10 and Windows 11, extending its cross‑device syncing capabilities to PCs. The browser now lets users continue browsing sessions, passwords and media between Samsung smartphones and Windows laptops,...
The $30 Xbox Game Pass Problem Could Be Fixed without Dropping the Price
Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month, a 50% increase that has sparked subscriber backlash. The hike coincides with growing subscription fatigue as gamers juggle multiple entertainment services. The author proposes a modular, à la carte Game...
Save Desk Space While Saving the World of Warcraft with This MMO Mouse and Gaming Keyboard — Both Nearly 40%...
Razer is offering its Huntsman Mini 60% mechanical keyboard at $79.99 and the Naga V2 HyperSpeed MMO mouse at $64.99, representing discounts of roughly 38% and 35% respectively. Both products arrive as World of Warcraft: Midnight launches its first season,...
Microsoft’s New Clipchamp Ultimatum — Sync to OneDrive or Lose Your Ability to Edit
Microsoft has updated its built‑in Clipchamp video editor in Windows 11 to require that all projects be saved to OneDrive in order to remain editable. Users who choose to store projects locally will find them read‑only and unable to be opened...
'Crimson Desert' Issues on Xbox PC Underpins the Vast Amount of Work Required for Xbox Helix — Xbox PC Can't...
Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere release of the AAA title Crimson Desert crashed on launch for PC users, exposing reliability gaps in the Xbox PC ecosystem. The issue was temporarily resolved by updating the Xbox app and the game through the...
People Inside Microsoft Are Fighting to Drop Windows 11's Mandatory Microsoft Account Requirements During Setup
Microsoft announced a broad set of Windows 11 updates aimed at performance, AI bloat, and ad‑heavy experiences, but the OS will still require a Microsoft account during the out‑of‑box setup. Vice President Scott Hanselman publicly acknowledged internal pressure to relax this...
Windows Central Collab
Windows Central Replay invites gamers to submit short clips showcasing the best of Xbox, PC, and handheld gameplay, from clutch Halo victories to indie ID@Xbox creations. Submissions are reviewed under clear terms, and top highlights are featured across Windows Central’s...
Your Desk Setup Is a Literal Pain in the Arm — I've Used the Logitech MX Vertical for Years and...
Logitech’s MX Vertical ergonomic mouse is now discounted by $40, selling for $79.99 at major retailers. The device’s natural‑hand angle design claims to cut muscle strain by 10% and reduce hand movement fourfold. Long‑time reviewer Sean Endicott praises its durability after...
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Version 26H1 Support Lifecycle Dates — Here's How Long Your New Snapdragon X2 Laptop Will Be...
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H1, built for Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 and NVIDIA Arm‑based laptops, will be supported from February 10 2026. Home and Pro editions will receive support until March 14 2028, while Enterprise and Education editions extend to March 13 2029. The release will ship...
One of the Biggest Genshin‑style Hits on the Planet Might Finally Be Coming to Xbox
Dataminers uncovered Xbox‑specific tags in the files of *Wuthering Waves*, hinting at a possible Xbox Series release. The open‑world action RPG launched on PC and mobile in 2024 and reached PlayStation 5 in 2025, gaining an 88 % Steam user score. Cross‑play...
This Open-Source App Turns Microsoft's GitHub Into an App Store for Your Android Phone — and Your Windows PC, Too
GitHub Store is an open‑source client that turns Microsoft’s GitHub platform into a curated app marketplace for Android devices and Windows PCs. The app presents trending, hot‑release, and popular repositories, allowing users to download and install software directly without needing...
Microsoft Quietly Scraps Plans to Bring Copilot to Notifications and Settings on Windows 11 as It Moves to Reduce AI...
Microsoft has abandoned its plan to embed Copilot‑branded AI features—such as Settings integration, notification suggestions, and an autonomous File Explorer menu—into Windows 11. Announced in 2024 and demoed publicly, the features never entered preview and have now been officially scrapped. The...
Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s Disastrous Year Came at the Perfect Time for Xbox — Project Helix Will Drag PC Gaming...
Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will gain an “Xbox Mode” in April, extending the Xbox Full‑Screen Experience to PCs. The update bundles enhancements such as broader DirectStorage support and the rollout of Advanced Shader Delivery for developers. Project Helix, the initiative...
Lenovo Challenges the MacBook Neo with This Snapdragon X Laptop — Its RAM and SSD Especially Are a Huge Step...
Lenovo has reduced the price of its IdeaPad Slim 3X to $599.99 on Amazon, putting it on par with Apple’s newly launched MacBook Neo. The 15.3‑inch Windows laptop ships with a Snapdragon X processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a combined 1 TB...
This Stellar Xbox Controller with 1,000Hz Polling on PC Drops Below $40, Making It an Affordable and Accurate Wired Alternative
The GameSir G7 SE wired Xbox controller, now $39.99 at Walmart, offers a 1,000 Hz polling rate on PC and Hall Effect analog sticks for superior precision. Originally priced at $59.99, the discount represents a 33 % savings while retaining features like...
'Starsand Island' Hits Early Access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-Esque Life Sim Has Evolved Into a Truly Special Cozy...
Starsand Island entered early‑access on February 11, 2026 as part of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox PC Game Preview. Developed by indie studio Seed Sparkle Lab, the title blends a Studio Ghibli‑inspired aesthetic with deep life‑simulation mechanics, including extensive character customization and five...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an Internal Q&A, Amplifying that Microsoft Will "Always" Invest in...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella publicly declared the company is “long on gaming” and will continue to invest indefinitely, underscoring gaming as a core identity alongside cloud and AI. The remarks came during an internal Q&A with incoming Xbox head Asha...
Early Benchmarks Say It: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Extreme Chip Is Cooking Intel’s Top-Tier Panther Lake
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme has posted early Geekbench 6 scores that outpace Intel's Core Ultra X9 388H, the flagship of the upcoming Panther Lake line. In the ASUS Zenbook A16 test, the Snapdragon achieved 4,033 single‑core and 23,198 multi‑core...
Windows 11 Users Are Calling Out Microsoft for Missing Features the OS Should Have Had Years Ago, and the Community...
Reddit users voiced frustration that Windows 11 feels bloated and restrictive, calling for a stripped‑down, debloated OS that can run on modest hardware. They highlighted sluggish File Explorer search, intrusive AI features, and limited taskbar customization as core pain points. Power...
Twitch FPS Legend Shroud "Can't Believe" Marathon Is so Hard — "You Play ARC Raiders and It's Like You're Playing...
Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon has been hailed as far tougher than ARC Raiders, catching top Twitch FPS streamer Shroud off guard. The game’s aggressive PvP focus, short time‑to‑kill and lethal AI enemies create a hardcore experience unlike the more...
Is Microsoft Teams Tracking Your Exact Position in the Office or Not? The App Says Its New Wi-Fi Location Feature...
Microsoft Teams will add a Wi‑Fi‑based work‑location feature that automatically updates users’ presence in the app. The feature will be opt‑in and disabled by default, requiring compatible Wi‑Fi infrastructure. It distinguishes between planned (user‑set) and actual (system‑detected) locations and clears...
No, an AI-Focused "Windows 12" Is Not Coming This Year — False Report Gets the Facts Completely Wrong
Recent rumors claimed Microsoft would launch an AI‑focused Windows 12 this year, citing a modular CorePC project. Microsoft insiders confirm no such release is planned; the 2026 roadmap centers on fixing Windows 11, including reducing AI bloat and restoring the movable taskbar....
Lenovo Keeps the Surface Pro Form Factor Alive with Its New ThinkPad X13 Detachable 2-in-1 Windows 11 Tablet PC —...
Lenovo unveiled the ThinkPad X13 Detachable, a 13‑inch Windows 11 2‑in‑1 tablet that mirrors the Surface Pro form factor but adds enterprise‑grade features. It runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 3 processors, offers up to 64 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, a 120 Hz IPS display,...
Lenovo's Biggest AI Gamble Is Set to Debut in the Coming Weeks — Will Qira Deliver on Its Ambient Intelligence...
Lenovo announced that its AI super‑agent Qira will roll out across more than 20 devices within weeks, starting in nine regions including the US, UK, India, and Brazil. The assistant, described as a personal ambient intelligence, will integrate with ThinkPad,...
Former Xbox 360 Boss Peter Moore Publicly Shuts Down Xbox Co‑founder’s Criticism of New CEO Asha Sharma, Basically Calling the...
Former Xbox 360 veteran Peter Moore publicly dismissed co‑founder Seamus Blackley’s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, calling the “gamer CEO” argument nonsense. Moore praised Sharma’s outsider perspective, urging her to listen, learn, and keep a low profile while navigating...