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Windows 11 Microsoft has promised fixes for bloated Windows 11 context menus and to optimize the OS for 8GB of RAM, which makes me ask why low-memory Surfaces are already for sale.
FOMO Prices have risen sharply since August 1 — and may rise again in 2027 as hardware costs continue to climb.
PC Gaming I've been feeling a little burned out by gaming of late, despite the raft of great titles out there to play. But getting into truck simulators has been the perfect remedy.
Apps Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.
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 is testing Start menu previews for Phone Link and customizable search controls in Windows 11. Here is a look at the latest preview build features.
Windows 11 Microsoft has promised fixes for bloated Windows 11 context menus and to optimize the OS for 8GB of RAM, which makes me ask why low-memory Surfaces are already for sale.
Windows 11 A new feature coming soon to Windows 11 will overhaul the context menu system on Windows 11 with a new compact design that users can customize themsevles.
Review I love the PC's performance and cooling, but at the asking price, HP could be paying more attention to small details.
Monitors LG stopped shoving McAfee ads onto Windows 11 PCs after Microsoft stepped in, but its official response proves the company still doesn't get the problem.
Apps Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.
Laptops It's not the most cost-effective method, but who doesn't want a modernized version of one of the most legendary ThinkPads ever?
Deals Best Buy is holding a special deal for the ASUS Zenbook 14, equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU, 2K OLED touchscreen, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of space, and more for students.
Deals Microsoft’s newest 2-in-1 delivers a performance bump, and back-to-school sales bring its high starting price back down to earth.
Deals Best Buy is offering a 14% discount on JLab's Epic Wireless Mouse for those looking for an ergonomic option for work and play.
Deals JLab flagship Epic Wireless Keyboard is enjoying a limited-time discount at Best Buy for typists looking for an affordable keyboard with stellar responsiveness and long battery life.
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.
FOMO Prices have risen sharply since August 1 — and may rise again in 2027 as hardware costs continue to climb.
Gaming Sony finally responds to gamers criticizing its decision to cease production of physical game discs, and its response has only added gasoline to the ongoing fiery debate about game preservation
Blizzard The rumored Dungeons & Dragons crossover Tabletop RPG with World of Warcraft is real, and it's looking like an awesome way for players to relive the classic Horde vs. Alliance war stories.
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.
Microsoft Analyst Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s AI math is impossible and the whole strategy looks like a scam
AI Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says athletes are safe from AI, arguing that no one wants to watch computers playing.
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.
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden discuss the recent announcements around Xbox backward compatibility, Windows adware, and Samsung foldables.
Apps Google dropped the delisted video fast, but Bing kept the index visible, resulting in more people seeing the video.
Review Razer’s first Hall Effect Magnetic Huntsman brings true 8KHz polling, adjustable actuation and a suite of movement-focused features — a precision-focused esports keyboard that’s as much about micro‑control as it is about bragging rights.
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