Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Chrome could soon open the moment you open your Windows 11 PC
Browsing A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.
10 Windows 11 features coming in February (if they don't break your PC)
Windows 11 After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.
Hands‑on with the stylish G7 Pro ZZZ Edition
Xbox The G7 Pro ZZZ Edition is more than an anime reskin. It’s a wireless Xbox powerhouse with TMR sticks and clicky optical switches that may justify the price.
CursorWrap gets even better in latest PowerToys release
Apps PowerToys v0.97.1 is here, bringing granular "Wrap mode" toggles to CursorWrap and improved support for multi-monitor setups.
Is OpenAI about to get a $60 billion lifeline?
AI Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon are reportedly in discussions to invest $60 billion in OpenAI. Could this push OpenAI into the black?
Excel Agent Mode is here to fix your broken formulas with AI
Apps Agent Mode brings a massive productivity boost to Excel for Windows and Mac, offering direct workbook edits and a choice between OpenAI and Anthropic models.
Save your PC from Synapse bloat with Razer’s new web app
Gaming Razer's Synapse Web Beta offers a no-install solution for adjusting settings, focusing on performance and system resource efficiency.
Windows 10 might be gaining ground again, according to new report
Windows Windows 11 just lost 5% market share in two months despite Windows 10 losing support. Is Microsoft’s trust problem finally starting to cost them?
Can custom chips stop Microsoft and OpenAI's AI cash burn?
AI Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a custom AI chip built to slash token costs as OpenAI faces a staggering $14 billion loss in 2026. Is efficiency enough to save the hype?
Is Bing search actually better when you strip away the AI?
AI DuckDuckGo has launched a new "No AI" search tool that strips away generated summaries for a cleaner browsing experience.
The $99 price hike hack: Get Microsoft 365 at its old price
Deal With Microsoft 365 prices creeping up at every retailer, this bundle is a rare chance to lock in the old $99 rate for a full year of Microsoft 365 Family.
Your PC is breaking, but at least we have a new "Windows phone"
News Microsoft’s January update cycle is actively breaking PCs while a third-party "NexPhone" tries to do what Redmond wouldn't.
Is Windows 11 better than the headlines? Let’s celebrate our favorite features
Windows From handheld gaming breakthroughs to the power of WSL, the Windows Central team shares why they’re still passionate about the Windows ecosystem.
Microsoft finally admits Windows app development needed help — here’s the new tool to fix it
Apps Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.
Secretlab Titan Evo: Finally a reason to spend $684 on a Gengar
Gaming Secretlab's Titan Evo goes full Pokémaniac with new Pikachu, Gengar, and Eevee designs that prove genwunner nostalgia is still the ultimate sales pitch.
Windows 11 in 2026: The ultimate "unresponsive" experience
Windows 11 Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.
Windows 11 apps like Notepad and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate are suddenly broken
Windows 11 Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.
Windows 11 backgrounds: No more "Format Not Supported" nonsense
Windows 11 Stop opening Paint just to fix your wallpaper. Windows 11 Build 26220 finally treats WebP files like real images, letting you set web-saved art as your background instantly.
Save $350 on Surface Laptop 7 — but the clock is ticking
Deal A $350 discount on the Surface Laptop 7 will only last for a limited time.. It's a grat chance to pick up the laptop our Senior Editor called "the clamshell form factor perfected."
Stop pretending you’re watching the Super Bowl — the LG C5 is for gaming
Deal Forget the halftime show. With 4K/144Hz support and a massive $800 discount at Best Buy, you'll want to game on your the LG C5 during the big game instead.
I raced to my PC to install this new PowerToys update — but its best new feature is one control away from greatness
Apps Microsoft’s latest PowerToys update overhauled the Command Palette, but the new mouse wrapping feature is a toggle away from being a must-have.
Microsoft is the world’s favorite brand... for phishing scams
Microsoft Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. New data reveals how attackers exploit the tech giant's dominance to steal user credentials.
The GameSir Pocket Taco is a great controller with a weird name
Gaming GameSir’s new Pocket Taco controller targets retro fans with a clever vertical layout, though its name steals a bit of the spotlight.
