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Accessories The Razer Joro is my favorite travel keyboard already, and now there's a new case for it that helps turn a handheld PC into a portable workstation with ease.
Windows 11 Microsoft is finally addressing Windows 11’s clutter, performance issues, and inconsistent design — but the cleanup comes after years of user frustration.
Accessories I went hands-on with GUNNAR Novato Onyx blue-light glasses and was shocked how quickly they reduced my eye strain.
Xbox Xbox is turning 25, and through the years we've been treated to a heap of incredible special edition consoles. But which is your favorite?
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 Microsoft plans to release its OneDrive Photos app that rolled out accidentally, but the tech giant will let you uninstall it and have options for admins to manage the app.
Apps A clever indie app turns your Windows desktop into a customizable “notch” hub for notifications, media, and more.
Windows 11 You will soon lose the option to set up a picture password in Windows 11. Existing picture passwords still work, but Microsoft now pushes PINs, biometrics, and passwords.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
Laptops These budget Windows laptops have pushed the market to new heights, but you only want one. I can help.
Gaming Creators were able to connect an NVIDIA RTX 4060 to an ASUS Zenbook A16 with a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. Is this a glimmer of hope for Windows on Arm gaming or just a clever workaround?
Gaming A major texture bug leaves Halo: Campaign Evolved unplayable on Qualcomm’s top-tier chip, proving Windows on Arm gaming remains a work in progress.
Deals With adjustable actuation, Razer Snap Tap, and optical switches, the Huntsman V3 Pro 60% keyboard is a compact winner.
Deals AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs, and it's on sale for 26% off to counter the pricing crisis.
Deals Seagate Xbox Expansion Cards are running out of stock at major retailers, with third-party sellers inflating prices over $300. Here is where you can still find 1TB and 2TB models at MSRP.
Deal Razer's discounted Huntsman V3 Pro is built for gaming performance but offers a superb typing feel, making it a standout bargain for student gamers.
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.
News Xbox has finally started to do what it should have all along with age verification and is using account activity to allow full, continued access.
Gaming Scott Van Vliet, the CTO of Xbox, shared more details on what went wrong during Xbox's recent major outage, what's been done to fix it, and what Microsoft's plans are for what comes next.
Gaming Australia’s updated classification laws now require Xbox players to verify their age, and several games are already being refused classification.
Apps Developer Hayden Barnes built an unofficial Linux app for Microsoft Copilot. The native app adds system tray support, dark mode, and desktop notifications.
AI Recent analysis showed that Microsoft's AI business, while seemingly booming, still carries a somewhat enormous Sam Altman-shaped risk.
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.
Apps Microsoft's July 2026 Teams update introduces a dedicated Recap app for meeting summaries, transcripts, and recordings.
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on August 3 at 2PM ET as they interview Microsoft's lead of design and research on Windows, Marcus Ash.
Microsoft Microsoft's FY26 earnings report came in, and it has been taken extremely well on Wall Street, as investors reward $MSFT stock with a 20% bounce in less than a month.
QOTD Phil Spencer once envisioned an Xbox on every screen. Here is why new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had to abandon that multiplatform strategy and double down on dedicated console hardware.
Accessories The Razer Joro is my favorite travel keyboard already, and now there's a new case for it that helps turn a handheld PC into a portable workstation with ease.
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