Best Buy knocks a massive $850 off this Ryzen AI 9 laptop, but only for one day
Deals The premium configuration of HP's Omnibook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU, 2K OLED display, and 32GB RAM has a one-day 42% discount at Best Buy
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Features
Join Daniel and Zac on November 13 at 1PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 7 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
Could Windows 12 launch in 2027? It seems unlikely.
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the likelihood of Windows 12 in 2027, and why we think it's unlikely to happen next year.
Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: Which should you buy in 2026?
Windows 11 Windows 11 Pro costs more and adds advanced features, but whether any of them are worth paying for depends entirely on how you use your PC.
Windows 11 gets 11 notable changes this November, and two stand above the rest
Windows 11 Windows 11's November 2026 update adds a customizable context menu, Cloud Rebuild, accessibility upgrades, faster Edge launches, and security improvements.
On This Day: Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” strategy revisited
On this Day A look back at Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” vision — the moment Phil Spencer sketched out a future that Asha Sharma is now fully realizing 11 years later.
Moonraker turns 10 and still looks ahead of its time
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
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Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Windows & Software
New Windows 11 wallpapers mean more than you think
Windows New Windows 11 wallpapers are reportedly on the way, signaling a broader refresh of the operating system.
Microsoft ends support for Windows 11 version 23H2 after three years
Windows 11 Commercial editions of Windows 11 version 23H2 have reached the end of support, with a final security update being released today.
Microsoft is fixing accidental Sticky Keys prompts in Windows 11
Windows Windows 11 is adding a "never ask again" option to the Sticky Keys prompt, making accidental activations a thing of the past.
PC Hardware
NVIDIA's future is uncertain after CEO Jensen Huang's departure
PC gaming NVIDIA co-founder and (former) CEO resigned today, and the future of the company is uncertain. Many already believe things will get worse for GeForce consumers, but I want to know your thoughts.
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Acer's Predator Atlas 8 is $150 more expensive just 10 days after launch
Handhelds A significant price increase has seemingly landed, and it puts the Predator Atlas 8 in an awkward position.
This is when I'd buy the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 over the ASUS ProArt 16
Laptops ASUS and HP each have some enticing RTX Spark laptops, but you only want to buy one. Now that we've tested and reviewed both, I can offer some in-depth advice to help you pick the right PC.
Surface Mouse 2 review: An absolute yes, for the haptics alone
Review For $80, the new Surface Mouse 2 is an absolute no brainer if you want to add haptics to your Windows 11 PC experience.
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Deals
At $1,300, this Lenovo laptop was hard to recommend. At $600? That’s interesting.
Deals The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i configuration with a 2K 120Hz display, Intel Core 7 350 2026 CPU, and 16GB is not waiting for Black Friday, as it's now 54% cheaper and valuable for workers and casual users
Before you preload GTA VI, grab this XBOX expansion card
Deal GTA VI is finally here. But you will probably need to make room for it in your XBOX. This expansion cards can help.
Dell launches Black Friday prices on productivity PCs and 2-in-1s for students
Deals Black Friday looms, but Best Buy has already discounted two standout Dell laptops. A flexible 2-in-1 and a productivity pick with exceptional battery life.
I’m stacking these Newegg codes on top of sales to beat today’s PC prices
Deals Time to stack some PC-related discounts with these exclusive codes.
Handheld Gaming PCs
ROG Xbox Ally X gets Auto SR in handheld mode, with 120 FPS 'Performance Mode' on the way
Handhelds Microsoft's AI-powered upscaling feature is now available on ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds when undocked, with 1080p support today and a 120 FPS Performance Mode coming later.
Gaming
Xbox Insiders can finally move the 'Guide' to either side of their screen
Xbox Xbox is rolling out new UI personalization features for Insiders, including a movable Guide and more library control.
Master Chief joins Candy Crush as Xbox celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a new mobile event
Xbox Candy Crush Saga adds Halo, DOOM, and Fallout for a massive Xbox 25th Anniversary crossover
Halo: Campaign Evolved is finally getting Firefight mode, and it won't cost a thing
Halo Halo: Campaign Evolved is finally getting Firefight, bringing four-player co-op, new maps and weapons in a free winter update.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft wants developers spending less time cleaning up AI-generated code
AI Microsoft rebuilt Copilot Chat in Visual Studio and says the updated experience completes more coding tasks using the same AI models.
OpenAI sociopath Sam Altman says it's "terrible" that your PC, Xbox, etc. have RAM that could be used for his AI
AI Altman once again makes himself look like a generational knob in this latest quip, where he doubles down on his aspiration to deprive you of ownership.
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Microsoft is killing Copilot for smart TVs this year
Copilot A popup on webOS-powered LG TVs has confirmed that Microsoft is ending support for Copilot on smart TVs this year.
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Copilot goes missing from the Edge Sidebar during Microsoft's awkward migration
Apps Microsoft is temporarily disabling Copilot in Edge for some users during a migration to a new experience.
Microsoft
Join Daniel and Zac on November 13 at 1PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 7 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
Microsoft will finally let you turn off AI features in Bing
Bing A new browser extension and operator tag will allow users to turn off all AI features in Bing search results.
Take a closer look at Discord's faster, lighter desktop app
Apps Discord's new Rust-based desktop client uses less memory and power than the Electron app it replaces.
Microsoft Teams can now transcribe your swear words exactly as you said them
Apps Microsoft is giving Teams admins control over profanity filtering, allowing meeting transcripts to include uncensored language.
Peripherals & Accessories
The Logitech MX Master 4 is supposed to make me more productive. I keep using it as a toy instead.
Accessories The Logitech MX Master 4 Developer Edition supports Windows 11 haptics, but its biggest surprise may be how fun it is to play with.
