Forget Fallout 4's Anniversary Edition and buy these deals instead
News The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is here, but you shouldn't buy it. Instead, get all of its content for under half its price with these special discounts.
Features
Valve's Steam Machine is just a mini gaming PC; why not build your own?
PC Gaming The Steam Machine looks like a console, but it's a true PC inside. This begs the question — can't you just build your own?
ARC Raiders uses AI — so what? Let's talk about it.
Gaming Embark Studios created their voice lines through AI assistance, fueled by real humans. Where do we draw the line of what's right and wrong?
Money saver: Here's how to set up NVIDIA GeForce NOW on a mini PC
Mini PC If you set it up correctly, you can easily play everything from AAA games to indie games using a mini PC. Here's how to do that.
Buying a mini PC? Avoid these 7 common pitfalls
Mini PC Unfortunately, there are several common mistakes people make when buying a mini PC. Here are the seven things you should avoid to ensure you get a reliable and safe device.
Windows & Software
Windows 26 concept reimagines Aero with sleek dark mode and modern design
WINDOWS Designer Abdi (AR 4789 on YouTube) has shared an interesting concept about Windows 26, possibly envisioning what a future Windows version could look like if Microsoft embraces some of these ideas.
All you need to know to get started with Recall on Windows 11
Windows 11 These instructions are for Windows 11 running on a Copilot+ PC. They can help you familiarize yourself with the Windows Recall app and learn how to search and manage settings.
Microsoft hits the brakes on Windows 11 File Explorer 'recommended files' feature
Windows 11 Microsoft has paused the rollout of an upcoming new feature for the File Explorer on Windows 11 that promoted "recommended" files in large thumbnails at the top of the File Explorer Home tab.
PC Hardware
Buying a mini PC? Avoid these 7 common pitfalls
Mini PC Unfortunately, there are several common mistakes people make when buying a mini PC. Here are the seven things you should avoid to ensure you get a reliable and safe device.
Alienware 16X Aurora proves mid‑range gaming laptops can shine
Review I've been testing the Alienware 16X Aurora and its more affordable sibling, and Alienware has done a great job targeting more budget-conscious PC gamers.
Rumors point to memory shortages cancelling NVIDIA's RTX SUPER graphics cards
PC Gaming AI is certainly eating up all the memory, but is it bad enough to cancel an NVIDIA SUPER refresh and drive current GPU prices through the roof?
When Lumia phones unlocked slo-mo video
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.
Oprah just crowned a Windows laptop one of her Favorite Things — for the first time since 2012
Laptops The ASUS Zenbook A14, powered by Snapdragon X Plus, is the first laptop in over a decade to make Oprah’s Favorite Things — praised for its ultralight design, long battery life, and sleek build.
Deals
Save big on this collection of Mini-PCs
Deals Amazon has acquired a set of early Black Friday discount codes for a variety of Mini-PCs built for the office or cloud-gaming that will save you hundreds of dollars off their retail prices.
This premium gaming handheld just clawed its way to a sweet 25% discount
Deals Best Buy continues to host early Black Friday bargains with this lucrative 25% discount for the MSI Claw A1M, a gaming handheld armed with responsive Hall Effect sensors, comfy ergonomics, and more.
Our pick for "Best budget runner-up" portable monitor just got even cheaper
Deals The KYY Portable Monitor is a solid budget monitor built with 1080p FHD resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, a lightweight build for easy portability, and many more desirable features for casual PC users and PC gamers
One of our highest-rated budget Mini-PCs for work and gaming is on sale
Deals Don't have the budget for a dedicated gaming PC? No problem. This mini-PC lets you cheat your way into AAA gaming in the cloud with savings from an Amazon Prime membership.
Handheld Gaming PCs
This one trick makes Xbox Ally game art look way better
Gaming Your Xbox Ally finally looks like a real storefront powered by proper artwork.
Gaming
Valve's Steam Machine is just a mini gaming PC; why not build your own?
PC Gaming The Steam Machine looks like a console, but it's a true PC inside. This begs the question — can't you just build your own?
Backbone is here with a nostalgic Xbox Cloud Gaming controller — sporting an old-school green shell
Xbox The new Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is a nostalgic nod to the OG translucent Xbox shells of yore, and it boosts cloud gaming viability by a considerable amount.
From overpriced skins to missing duos: ARC Raiders listens to players
Gaming Embark is listening to player feedback across the board.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft AI CEO says superintelligence shouldn't replace our species
AI Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, says that superintelligence AIs shouldn't be developed to replace humanity, but to serve them and drive significant scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
How to use Click to Do on Windows 11 with your new Copilot+ PC
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can use Click to Do to perform quick tasks with AI from anything that appears on the screen, and here's how to use the feature inside and outside of Windows Recall.
Microsoft pours $9.7B into AI cloud power to keep pace with demand
News The $9.7B deal highlights how AI demand is outpacing compute supply — and why Microsoft keeps signing billion‑dollar contracts.
Microsoft's quiet breakaway from OpenAI to become "self sufficient"
AI Microsoft was seemingly restricted from pursuing AGI on its own through 2030. But under the new definitive agreement, the tech giant is going after the company's wildest dreams.
Microsoft
Agentic AI takes center stage as Microsoft and NVIDIA back UK startup hub
News The new Agentic Launchpad program offers UK startups Azure credits, NVIDIA tools, and direct engineering support to scale autonomous AI systems.
Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE AI bet supercharges NVIDIA’s GPU dominance
AI Microsoft says it plans to spend another $7.9 billion in the UAE's AI buildout from 2026 until 2029, and NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs are at the heart of the expenses.
Here are the differences between Copilot and Copilot+
AI Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, can help generate text and imagery. Meanwhile, Copilot+ offers even more AI features. Here's how they differ from each other.
Azure outage causes widespread issues across Microsoft services
News Microsoft's widely used Azure cloud computing platform is experiencing an outage, leading to Office 365, Teams, Xbox, and more going down.
Peripherals & Accessories
Razer's Kiyo V2 webcam is a great deal, even if Camo Studio wasn't included
Review The Razer Kiyo V2 delivers a fair amount of value for just $150, undercutting a lot of the competition. Razer's deal with Camo is the icing on the cake.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (Xbox, PC) headset — The apex of headset luxury
Review This is a gaming headset that can literally do it all. Simultaneous USB-C source mixing, support for every platform on Earth, next-level audio quality, and endless battery life. Serious specs come with a serious price tag, though.
