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Score big on Surface: The ultimate Black Friday guide to Microsoft deals is here
Deals Looking to get your hands on a new Surface PC or some Surface accessories? Black Friday is a great time to save, and the deals have already begun.
Mini PC deals are already live before Black Friday, and these are the best
Deals Some of the best mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are on sale early, before Black Friday.
The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.
Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.
Is Cloudflare down? Here's why X isn't working
News Cloudflare was "aware of, and investigating" a server issue that's caused problems for popular websites and social platforms.
Boeing is using Microsoft Flight Simulator to help train actual pilots
PC Gaming Designed for lightweight devices and powered by Azure, this Microsoft Flight Simulator spin-off makes a lot of sense.
My 2-minute Black Friday guide to the perfect stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Gaming Here are my no-nonsense recommendations for MSFS, featuring my favorite flight sticks and yokes that are still compatible with practically any other flight sim.
Valve already gambled on Steam Machine mini PCs a decade ago
PC Gaming The Steam Machine concept isn't new, and OEMs already tried Valve's vision in 2014. Could it be different this time around?
Revisiting the Steam Deck in 2025 to see if it holds up
Review The Steam Deck isn't far off being four years old now, and in a world with many other handhelds to choose from, how has it held up?
The best prices for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles
Xbox If you're looking to buy an Xbox Series S or X in 2025, it can get confusing to find the best value. We steer you in the right direction with our run-through of the best deals on Xbox consoles.
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.
When the Lumia 950 and 950 XL were threatened by Surface's success
Flashback Will the Surface's success cause fans to pass on the Lumias 950 and 950 XL during the critical launch of a new OS? Time and how these devices sell will tell.
eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?
Versus Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.
Honeycomb is about to launch my most anticipated flight stick
Gaming Honeycomb Aeronautical's "Foxtrot Aviation Stick" is about to launch, and it's my most anticipated joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator by far.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.
When Windows 10 Mobile was on nearly 6 percent of all Windows Phones
Flashback From the archives: Things were looking bright for Windows 10 Mobile as proved "by the numbers" on a Wednesday in 2015.
How to use your Android phone as a webcam on Windows 11
Windows 11 You can use your Android smartphone as a webcam in Windows 11 with a few steps, and some are even easier to set up than others. Here's how it works.
Asking our readers: What's so bad about Windows 11?
Windows 11 Windows 11 is the world's most popular operating system, but complaints about Microsoft's OS are plentiful on social media. So, what's the problem?
Reddit isn't entirely down, but AWS outages have busted the platform
Software Amazon Web Services (AWS) server outages have affected a significant chunk of the Internet, including ongoing problems for Reddit.
AWS outages takes down most of the Internet — even Fortnite and Wordle
Software Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosts several of the web's most popular platforms, as "significant error rates" takes them offline.
Everything you need to know about Intel Panther Lake, AKA Intel Core Ultra (Series 3)
Computing Intel Panther Lake is right around the corner. Here's everything we know so far about the next-gen computer chips known as Intel Core Ultra (Series 3).
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.
