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Microsoft Microsoft’s latest Project Silica breakthrough shows how borosilicate glass can preserve data for 10,000 years.
Laptops Here's how the new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition and ASUS Zenbook A14 for 2026 compare.
Windows Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.
Gaming For veteran gamers who have been at it for decades, this week's new content for Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 feels like time travel. Kudos to Microsoft for preserving these games the right way.
Windows 11 I decided to test out a new monitoring app for Windows called AppControl, and after only a few days of use, I've sworn off Task Manager. Best part? AppControl is completely free.
Deals Wavlink's Thunderlight docking station proves that Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg. This limited-time deal is indeed very limited, so don't wait too long.
Deals Logitech's MX Vertical is 35% cheaper than usual during President's Day weekend.
Deals Lenovo’s compact IdeaCentre Mini desktop is on sale for Presidents Day, offering solid performance in a small, quiet package that fits easily into any workspace.
Gaming Blizzard just dropped the biggest Diablo 2 content update since Lord of Destruction 25 years ago.
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3060 remains a valid gaming GPU five years after it launched, and these CPUs are the perfect pairing.
Windows Windows Notepad joins the Notepad++ alternative on a list of apps with recent and serious security flaws.
Laptops Want a new Windows laptop? You should consider one powered by a Snapdragon X processor.
Apps Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.
Hardware Lenovo North America President Ryan McCurdy said in a recent interview that "pricing sensitivity" means current prices are likely the best you'll get for the next 6-12 months.
Windows Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.
Microsoft Microsoft is officially shutting down EWS for Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online in 2027, and the company suggests making the necessary changes sooner rather than later to avoid service interruption.
Software Discord has announced an early-March rollout for its new "Teen-by-Default" stance, which requires all users around the world to prove their age using facial scans or ID checks.
Laptops Thunderbolt laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've tested so far.
Hardware Who is tossing out perfectly good RAM in this economy?
Hardware Benchmarks from Hardware Canucks show just how well the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite chip can compete with the latest from Apple, Intel, and AMD.
Laptops Dell's new XPS 14 and XPS 16 for 2026 have landed, and you want to be sure you're getting the right model.
Microsoft What happens when actual human-made content starts getting blocked by one of the biggest search engines around? Let AI figure it out!
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.
