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.
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Features
Windows Wrap: Why did it take a RAM crisis to optimize Windows 11 and apps?
Windows Rising memory costs are forcing Microsoft and others to improve software efficiency after years of increasingly RAM-hungry software.
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Join Daniel and Zac on November 6 at 1PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 7 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
Xbox and PC prices are out of control, and Microsoft clearly knows it
Opinion When no one can afford to upgrade, where do they get the upgrades?
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Does Windows 11 26H2 actually use less RAM? I tested to find out.
Windows 11 Microsoft just revealed a more responsive Windows 11, but what does that feel like in the real world?
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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
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.
Windows Wrap: Why did it take a RAM crisis to optimize Windows 11 and apps?
Windows Rising memory costs are forcing Microsoft and others to improve software efficiency after years of increasingly RAM-hungry software.
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If you use Magnifier across multiple screens, this Windows 11 update could make a huge difference
Windows Windows 11 Insider builds bring significant accessibility upgrades and new storage tracking tools as Microsoft prepares major changes to Microsoft 365 Family and OneDrive storage.
PC Hardware
The world's first Snapdragon X2 Elite mini PC is now available in Europe
Mini PCs The ASUS Ascent QN10 brings Snapdragon X2 Elite performance, Wi-Fi 7, and AI acceleration to a compact desktop design. It's now available in Europe.
This free tool tells you what is hogging your GPU
Apps A new free utility from a Microsoft engineer shows which apps, AI models, and processes are consuming your GPU resources.
AMD is now "data center first." Does it still care about gaming?
Hardware AMD's CEO hints that the company's main path forward heavily emphasizes AI, leaving consumers worried about Ryzen and Radeon.
Lenovo's Pro 9n looks like a better buy than the Surface Laptop Ultra
Versus You don't want to buy the wrong RTX Spark laptop, and I can help.
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 RTX Spark review: This excellent AI laptop has one problem I can't ignore
REVIEW HP nails the premium experience with superb build quality, a gorgeous OLED display, excellent performance, and surprising battery life, but its 4.9-pound chassis makes ASUS's much lighter ProArt P16 difficult to ignore.
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Deals
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.
PC parts are expensive, but these iBUYPOWER gaming rigs can still save you money
Deals Best Buy is discounting iBUYPOWER gaming PCs before Black Friday even starts, and it's a great way to dodge rising component costs.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Steam Deck gets an Xbox Series X|S dashboard UI with this community-made plugin
Handhelds A new Steam Deck plugin called Decky Xbox Dashboard brings the Xbox Series interface to Valve's handheld, complete with familiar navigation, game pages, and more.
Gaming
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is officially set for launch — and it's close
Gaming Become an acolyte of the Inquisition, root out heresies, and solve the mystery of the Tyrant Star when Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches.
The Golden Joystick Awards goes live this Wednesday — Here's how to watch it
Gaming Tune in on November 11, 2026, to see if the likes of Pragmata, James Bond 007, Forza Horizon 6, Resident Evil Requiem, or others will become Game of the Year at the 44th Annual Golden Joystick Awards.
How to complete the secret challenges on Warzone's new Zodiac map
Guide Call of Duty: Warzone has joined Modern Warfare 4 and with it, a new Resurgence map, Zodiac. In true Warzone fashion, there are secret challenges to complete, so let's show you how to get them done.
Artificial Intelligence
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 warns AI agents "can't be trusted" as adoption grows
AI Microsoft's vision for the future is drenched in AI agents. That's what makes this stark warning so notable.
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Microsoft
Join Daniel and Zac on November 6 at 1PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 7 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
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.
Microsoft is tackling Outlook's search problem, and it wants your feedback
Apps Microsoft revamped Outlook search with better ranking, improved performance, and a new feedback system that lets users rate results.
Peripherals & Accessories
Xbox’s smallest controller is pocket-sized, rechargeable, and only $50
Xbox The Xbox Nano Controller drops on November 4, 2026 for the United States, UK, and other select markets. Here's some early impressions ahead of the full review.
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