Windows Central Insider
The amazing Dark Souls 2 path tracing mod is now available to download
PC Gaming A long-awaited path tracing mod for Dark Souls 2 has been released publicly, and gives FromSoftware's ARPG a massive graphical glowup.
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Features
You can make Windows 11 look like Windows 12, if you're bold enough
WINDOWS You can transform Windows 11 into a Windows 12‑style desktop with Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin, which features a minimalist Start menu and a movable and resizable Taskbar.
Top 5 RAM scams to watch out for when buying in 2026
PC build RAM prices remain out of control, and bad actors are taking advantage of honest buyers with a wide range of scams. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself next time you buy memory.
How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.
Why I used the Lumia 950 XL back in 2016
Flashback People have been asking me, possibly in jest, why I use a Lumia 950 XL. So here are some of the reasons why.
Why I used the Lumia 950 XL back in 2016
Flashback People have been asking me, possibly in jest, why I use a Lumia 950 XL. So here are some of the reasons why.
Nine years ago, Microsoft bet big on UWP. The story looks very different today.
Flashback Microsoft has a problem with its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and what it means for developers and consumers. Here is how they plan to fix that and why it means ignore phones.
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Windows 10 Mobile's Best Idea? Looking back at the debut of Continuum
Flashback From the Archives: The dream of the phone that's also a PC was announced today, 11 years ago, at Microsoft Build 2015.
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When Lumia phones unlocked slo-mo video
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.
Windows & Software
Dell SupportAssist bug crashes Windows 11 every 30 minutes on some laptops
Windows 11 Dell SupportAssist is causing BSOD reboot loops on some Windows 11 PCs. Here’s how to disable or remove the crashing service.
Windows 11's tiny title bars no longer bother me thanks to this PowerToys tool
Windows 11 PowerToys adds Grab And Move to Windows 11, letting you drag and resize windows from anywhere using simple shortcuts.
You can make Windows 11 look like Windows 12, if you're bold enough
WINDOWS You can transform Windows 11 into a Windows 12‑style desktop with Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin, which features a minimalist Start menu and a movable and resizable Taskbar.
PC Hardware
Top 5 RAM scams to watch out for when buying in 2026
PC build RAM prices remain out of control, and bad actors are taking advantage of honest buyers with a wide range of scams. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself next time you buy memory.
Why I used the Lumia 950 XL back in 2016
Flashback People have been asking me, possibly in jest, why I use a Lumia 950 XL. So here are some of the reasons why.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) is an outstanding laptop, mainly thanks to Snapdragon's X2 Elite
Review The Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) should be a top choice for students, small business pros, and even casual Windows users who want a premium laptop starting at $1,199.
Why a dedicated password manager may be safer than using Edge
Browsing Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all saved passwords in plaintext on startup. If that worries you, a dedicated password manager offers stronger protection.
Deals
This WD_Black PCIe 5.0 SSD's huge discount was the PC upgrade I needed
Deals WD_Black's PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD with insane speed is having an equally nuts discount for its variants to solve your gaming PC's storage issues.
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AMD's 9800X3D drops to a bargain price (with a bonus power supply)
Deals The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the best gaming CPU, and it's back on sale with a free Corsair power supply.
Comfort, style, and durability are on the menu with this gaming chair
Deals Mother's Day has come and gone, but it's not too late to get your gamer mother a special present, as the pink variant of the Razer Enki Gaming Chair is now 34% off.
This 4TB SSD offsets SanDisk's absurd MSRP with a reasonable price
Deals The WD_Black SN850X is currently enjoying a major price drop on Amazon for its gigantic 4TB model, with several bonus discounts for its 1TB, 2TB, and 8TB models for a limited time.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Why Winhanced is becoming the go‑to launcher for handheld gaming PCs
Gaming Full Game Pass support, cloud gaming, remote play, and TDP controls make Winhanced feel far more complete than what Xbox themselves are currently offering.
Gaming
Forza Horizon 6 was the best-selling game on Steam last week, well ahead of launch
Forza Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 is slated to be one of this year's biggest games, and ahead of its launch, it's become a top seller on the PC gaming store Steam.
Does Forza Horizon 6 on PC use Denuvo?
Gaming Denuvo is a polarizing thing for PC gamers, to say the least, but with Forza Horizon 6 looming large, will it be one of those using it?
WWE is potentially hinting at a release date for Gears of War: E-Day
Gaming AAA games sponsor WWE events a couple of weeks before release, and it's likely to happen again for Gears of War E-Day.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft's AI data center in Kenya could "switch off half the country"
AI Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.
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Satya Nadella believes Sam Altman may have been fired out of jealousy
AI Microsoft CEO says he is "very proud" the company risked investing in OpenAI.
The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: Copilot in Windows lost its exclusive edge
AI Copilot in Windows 11 doesn't feel as exclusive after Microsoft and OpenAI's new non-exclusive deal.
Leaked OpenAI memo throws serious shade at Microsoft
AI The ChatGPT maker indicated that its new partnership with Amazon will help enhance its enterprise market share while highlighting key constraints in its Microsoft tie-up.
Microsoft
Bill Gates expected Microsoft to lose $1B on OpenAI
MICROSOFT A new report by The Information revealed that Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI has generated approximately $30 billion in revenue for the former between 2023 and 2025.
Microsoft is changing how you trigger Copilot in Office
Apps Microsoft is standardizing Copilot access across Windows, Mac, and Web by replacing varied app triggers with a single floating UI and the Alt + C shortcut.
"Unethical use of Azure" leads to the firing of Microsoft Israel leaders
Microsoft Microsoft's Israeli subsidiary has been placed under ownership of Microsoft France in the interim, after a Microsoft investigation reportedly uncovered "unethical" use of its products violating its terms of service and code of conduct.
Emails show Microsoft was worried that OpenAI would trash-talk Azure
Microsoft Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.
Peripherals & Accessories
Meet the Tom’s Guide Savings Squad, here to rescue your wallet
Announcement The Tom’s Guide Savings Squad is officially live, officially useful, and officially ready to help you stretch your tech budget further than you thought possible.
