Latest articles by Sean Endicott
This mini Windows 11 PC deal might be one of the lowest prices of the year
Deal If you're tired of your PC taking up so much space — or smashing a hole through your wallet — this discounted Geekom mini PC is the Spring sale for you.
Is the MacBook Air M5 secretly the best Windows laptop?
Laptops I looked at the MacBook Air M5 and Parallels Desktop to see if Apple's latest hardware is actually the best way to run Windows for $1,100 in 2026.
Windows Wrap: Surface pricing vs. MacBook Neo — Windows is losing the budget war
News Microsoft's rising Surface prices have created a vacuum in the $600 laptop market. Can Windows OEMs pivot before the MacBook Neo dominates the segment?
Do you know who's listening to your Teams calls?
Apps Malicious bots can sit in on company calls to obtain sensitive data. A new Microsoft Teams feature keeps them locked out.
Microsoft is finally fixing the Windows 11 app identity crisis
Apps The latest update to WinUI Gallery helps developers make more polished Windows app. But the version number could use some polish.
The MacBook Neo isn't the only sub-$600 game in town
Deals Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo just landed, but Windows deals are in a post-holiday "dead period." I’m looking at why the best rivals just got $200 more expensive.
Microsoft Copilot just became its own mini-browser
AI Microsoft Copilot Insiders can now open web links in a sidepane within the app. It’s a low-friction fix for an annoying multitasking pain point in Windows.
The $599 MacBook Neo is here, so why did Windows prices just jump?
Deals Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo just landed, but Windows deals are in a post-holiday "dead period." I’m looking at why the best rivals just got $200 more expensive.
Finally! Outlook can automatically bump low-priority meetings
AI Microsoft 365 Copilot can now automatically reschedule conflicting 1:1 meetings and appointments in Outlook. Here is how the new AI automation works.
Windows XP’s Bliss wallpaper got a 2026 remix and it’s gorgeous
Windows A brilliant new "Bliss" remix is taking over Reddit, blending Windows XP’s iconic hills with Windows 11’s Bloom. Here is how to get it on your PC.
How long can you run a PC on AA batteries?
Gaming How many AA batteries does it take to run a PC? One YouTuber found out, and the result is a high-tension "speedrun" that I need to see more of.
Xbox’s next-gen AI vision is here (if you're an Insider with an Xbox Ally X)
Xbox Xbox Insiders can now test AI-powered highlight reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The NPU-exclusive feature is a hint at Microsoft's next-gen console strategy.
Lenovo’s "iMac killer" is $600 off during Apple launch week
Deals While Apple floods the zone with iPhone 17e and iPad Air news, the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is stealing the show with a $600 discount and a rotating screen the iMac can't touch.
Razer’s new 16-inch sleeve is a wireless charger for your phone
Accessories Razer's latest accessory turns your laptop sleeve into a MagSafe-compatible charging station, but you’ll still need to bring your own power bank or power source.
Reclaim your desktop: 25% off Start11 for Windows 11
Deal Stop fighting a rigid Start menu. Reclaim your desktop with Start11 and save 25% using our exclusive Windows Central discount code.
Windows Wrap: A messy new Start menu and a deal to fix it
News Windows 11’s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration. See how Microsoft’s latest UI fails, our 5 fixes, and an exclusive 25% off deal on Start11.
OpenAI just raised $110 billion, but Microsoft didn’t give them a penny
AI Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.
Microsoft Teams beats Slack to this long-requested messaging feature
Apps Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.
New Cloud PCs are on the way from Dell and ASUS
Windows Microsoft is expanding its Cloud PC portfolio with new dedicated hardware from ASUS and Dell, bringing Windows 365 devices to 58 countries.
Save $20 on this no-fee, OneDrive-friendly photo frame
Deal I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I’ve found, and it’s $20 off with no monthly fees.
Dell 14 Premium Deal: Save $820 on this "Secret" XPS 14
Deal The Dell 14 Premium is $820 off, offering 32GB of RAM and a 3.2K OLED display. It's an XPS 14 in everything but name and a better value than the newer base models.
The new Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops see their first big price cut
Deals The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 just dropped by $250, giving you launch‑day hardware without the usual launch‑day premium price.
Microsoft Edge may open Copilot automatically when you use Outlook
Apps Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.
