Windows & Software

Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys updates with new add-ons for Windows 11 File Explorer and modernized UIs for more utilities

By Kevin Okemwa published

NEW ADD-ONS The update ships with many new features, including modernized PowerToys Run, Quick Accent, and Text Extractor UIs.

NEW ADD-ONS
Windows 11 update

Windows 11 update will make it easier to enable nearby sharing

By Sean Endicott published

update time Microsoft rolled out an update to Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta Channel this week. The new build makes it easier to enable nearby sharing and includes a few other small changes.

update time
Windows 11 Search

Windows 11 installs HP Smart app without your permission and renames your printers, confirms Microsoft

By Sean Endicott published

Printer problems If your PC has access to the Microsoft Store, you may have the HP Smart app installed without your permission.

Printer problems
Microsoft Seeing AI app

Microsoft brings its free Seeing AI app to 3 billion people

By Sean Endicott published

AI for all Microsoft's Seeing AI app uses artificial intelligence to help the blind and low vision community. Now, it's available on Android as well as iOS.

AI for all
Surface Laptop 3

List of all Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts: The ultimate guide

By Mauro Huculak last updated

Key combos I created this list with all the best keyboard shortcuts to navigate better and operate Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop.

Key combos
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PC Hardware

Surface Laptop 5

This discounted laptop has a special place in our Surface expert's heart

By Sean Endicott published

Surface savings The Surface Laptop 5 is on sale for just $899.99. That discount saves you $400 on a premium laptop that builds on years of refinement seen in the Surface Laptop lineup.

Surface savings
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14-inch laptop (2023)

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 with an Intel Meteor Lake CPU is reportedly just around the corner

By Sean Endicott published

Coming soon! Samsung will reportedly announce a Galaxy Book 4 powered by an Intel Meteor Lake processor within the coming weeks. Intel is set to launch its Meteor Lake CPUs on December 14, 2023.

Coming soon!
Dell G16 gaming laptop

An RTX 3050 Ti and an Intel Core i7 for under $800? That's exactly what you get on this excellent Dell G16 deal.

By Sean Endicott published

Affordable gaming The Dell G16 makes PC gaming more affordable any day of the year, but a holiday deal takes $450 off the gaming laptop, bringing it to a penny under $800.

Affordable gaming
Image of Nanoleaf products.

My time with Nanoleaf shows it's still one of the best ways to light up your home

By Zachary Boddy published

Light It Up I've been using a set of Nanoleaf lights in my office and living room for some time now — Here are some thoughts on my experiences.

Light It Up
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14-inch laptop (2023)

Microsoft wants your smartphone to act as a webcam for your PC

By Sean Endicott published

linking up Microsoft wants to make it easier to use your smartphone as a webcam for your PC. At least, that's what it seems like based on uncovered code in the Link to Windows app.

linking up
Samsung 980 PRO SSD 2TB

This top Samsung SSD I use is on sale AGAIN after Cyber Monday, and I'm buying another one

By Brendan Lowry last updated

Deal One of Samsung's best SSDs is on sale for 28% off in the aftermath of Cyber Monday.

Deal
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Xbox & PC Gaming

Official screenshot of Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 cars: Full car list, new additions, DLC, gifts, and more

By Zachary Boddy last updated

Forza Cars Forza Horizon 5 is the largest and most ambitious entry in the franchise yet, and its car list reflects that. Here's every car in FH5.

Forza Cars
Promotional screenshot of Dragon's Dogma 2

Dragon's Dogma 2 FAQ: Gameplay mechanics, trailers, and everything else you need to know

By Alexander Cope published

FAQ Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an upcoming open-world, action RPG where players journey alongside their AI-driven Pawns to save the world from an ancient dragon.

FAQ
Image of 500 games with RTX

NVIDIA is giving away $500 gaming gift cards to celebrate 500 games supporting RTX enhancements — here's how to enter

By Colton Stradling published

💵 RTX NVIDIA's bet on DLSS and RT core-powered ray-tracing seems to be paying off, as over 500 games and apps now support these NVIDIA features.

💵 RTX
The Game Awards 2023 key art

The Game Awards 2023: How to watch, what time it starts, what to expect, and more

By Samuel Tolbert published

🎮 Awards! Here's everything you need to know about the Game Awards 2023, including how to watch, what time it starts, and what to expect.

🎮 Awards!
Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshot showing crowds of people and animals on a beach

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

By Richard Devine published

Don't panic GTA 6 is official, it's coming in 2025, and it'll be available on Xbox Series X|S and PS5. But what about PC?

Don't panic
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Accessories

Keychron Q1 HE hall effect mechanical keyboard

Keychron's Q1 HE is a high-end mechanical keyboard with hall effect magnetic switches

By Harish Jonnalagadda published

Switch it up Keychron just introduced the Q1 HE, an upgraded variant of the Q1 Pro with unique hall effect magnetic switches that let you change the actuation point.

Switch it up
XREAL Black Friday

The XREAL Air AR Glasses have a 330-inch virtual display in them, and for Black Friday they're even more affordable than you'd think

By Zac Bowden last updated

Deal XREAL's first AR glasses can be had for less right now.

Deal
Xbox Series X Mini Fridge

Cyber Monday is over, but we're chillin': The legendary Xbox Series X mini fridge is still JUST $40

By Brendan Lowry last updated

Deal The Xbox mini fridge is literally the coolest Xbox accessory, and it's still well over half off post-Cyber Monday.

Deal
Dell

Dell slashed $100 off this awesome 1440p gaming monitor for Cyber Monday, and the deal's STILL LIVE

By Brendan Lowry last updated

Deal Want an affordable 1440p gaming monitor? Cyber Monday dropped this one's price by a full $100.

Deal
An assortment of tech on a purple background to close out Cyber Monday 2023.

Cyber Monday is over, but these Xbox, PC, and tech accessory deals are still going on for a little bit longer

By Zachary Boddy last updated

The Last Deals Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but some of the best deals from the sales event still have a little more time left. Here's a list of the best.

The Last Deals
AOC PD49

Porsche-themed ultrawide curved gaming monitor leaks with the weakest sales pitch and I'm bored already — who's asking for these?

By Ben Wilson published

Porsche(?) A collaboration between AOC and Porsche (seriously) has leaked ahead of CES in the form of a 49-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor.

Porsche(?)
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