You don't need to spend a ton for a reliable computer — We love this mini PC and it's still less than $200 right now
Deal Thanks to a Cyber Monday mini PC deal going on now, you can get the Geekom Air12 Lite for less than $200 while the sale lasts.
Cyber Monday Deals
Mini PCs start as low as $179 with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals
Deals Some of the best mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are still on sale after Cyber Monday.
Gaming laptops are still on sale from $479 after Cyber Monday
PCMR Deals Cyber Monday is proving to be the best time for gamers to shop, with massive discounts on top RTX gaming laptops.
Dell's massive Cyber Monday sale is STILL live, but the deals are drying up
Dell deals Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but Dell's discounts are still here in full force. Price protection and free shipping sweeten the deal.
Some of Best Buy's top Cyber Monday deals are still live
Last chance Cyber Monday at Best Buy carries on the major discounts, with new low prices compared to Black Friday.
This extended Cyber Monday laptop deal outshines Surface
Value play Cyber Monday slashed the price of the HP OmniBook Ultra, which was already an excellent value. The discount is still live despite Cyber Monday being over.
This docking station actually fits the larger ROG Ally X and Legion Go handhelds, and it's currently on sale for Cyber Monday
Handheld accssory The JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station has a big enough base for the large Legion Go or ROG Ally X to sit in. Plus, the cable can actually reach these handheld ports without straining.
Windows & Software
How to change power modes for performance or battery on Windows 11
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Samsung is killing DeX for Windows — suggests Microsoft Phone Link as a replacement
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PC Hardware
Mini PCs start as low as $179 with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals
Deals Some of the best mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are still on sale after Cyber Monday.
Gaming laptops are still on sale from $479 after Cyber Monday
PCMR Deals Cyber Monday is proving to be the best time for gamers to shop, with massive discounts on top RTX gaming laptops.
Dell's massive Cyber Monday sale is STILL live, but the deals are drying up
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Some of Best Buy's top Cyber Monday deals are still live
Last chance Cyber Monday at Best Buy carries on the major discounts, with new low prices compared to Black Friday.
Gaming
Xbox Game Pass games list for Xbox console, PC, and xCloud
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7 PC gaming Cyber Monday deals to help you get the perfect setup
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My guide to the ultimate (and inexpensive) mini PC gaming setup
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Peripherals & Accessories
This docking station actually fits the larger ROG Ally X and Legion Go handhelds, and it's currently on sale for Cyber Monday
Handheld accssory The JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station has a big enough base for the large Legion Go or ROG Ally X to sit in. Plus, the cable can actually reach these handheld ports without straining.
This $300 ultrawide gaming monitor is a certified Cyber Monday steal
Ultrawide gaming monitors are usually expensive, but this excellent one is selling for just $300 this Cyber Monday. What a steal!
AAA Batteries Still Matter in 2024, and these are on sale
Going and going A Cyber Monday deal discounts a 24-pack of AAA batteries, which are surprisingly still needed in 2024.
These 12 amazing Cyber Monday Xbox controller deals I found are still available
Game On Black Friday may be over, but Cyber Monday is here — and that means these Xbox controller deals are still around.
Microsoft
FTC Chair Lina Khan fires a parting shot at Microsoft with a new antitrust probe
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Google refutes Microsoft's latest claims against Android, while Epic Games' CEO tags in
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Microsoft 365 does NOT use customer data to train AI models
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Microsoft Insiders highlight Copilot struggles despite multi-billion dollar investment
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Artificial Intelligence
Google Gemini tells student to "please die"
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Ex-Google CEO says "there's no evidence scaling law has begun to stop"
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Microsoft Insiders highlight Copilot struggles despite multi-billion dollar investment
COPILOT STRUGGLES Microsoft's Copilot efforts are riddled with privacy and security issues, with a high-ranking employee referring to most Copilot-themed tools as "gimmicky."
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