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A massive week for Windows (and Xbox) — Windows Central Podcast LIVE
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac at 2PM ET on June 12 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast!
Microsoft Edge moves to new two-week release cycle for major browser versions
Edge Microsoft has announced that Edge will be moving to a two-week release cycle for major versions of the browser, matching Chrome.
Hands-on with Windows 11's new customizable Stat menu
Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.
Windows 11 version 26H1 gains Beta Channel access for the first time
Windows 11 Windows 11 version 26H1 just gained a new preview channel, splitting testing between Experimental and Beta Channels on devices powered by Snapdragon X2 and RTX Spark chips.
Windows just had an absolutely amazing week, and I'm feeling excited again
Windows 11 Great, affordable Windows laptops, powerful high-end silicon, platform improvements, and more came together this week to send a message: Windows is back.
Acer Swift Air 14 is another genuinely good alternative to the MacBook Neo
Acer Acer’s new affordable clamshell laptop is beautiful and high-quality in most of the areas that count, all for $699.
Dell XPS 13 hands-on impressions: The new best deal for $599?
Laptops Dell's new XPS 13 is the new best deal in laptops, surpassing the MacBook Neo with a better display, ports, build quality, and performance.
Project Solara is Microsoft's latest attempt at setting the narrative for the next era of computing
Artificial Intelligence After Windows Phone, Microsoft is eager to get ahead of the next paradigm shift in computing, and it's betting big on an agentic hardware and software future.
Microsoft's first Surface mini PC is official and it's coming this fall for developers
Surface Coming later this year, Microsoft is shipping its first Surface branded mini PC, aimed solely at developers looking to adopt NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform.
I tried the Surface Laptop Ultra, and it might be the best laptop ever made
Surface I went hands-on with Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of launch later this year, and I've been blown away by its design and, more importantly, performance.
Qualcomm on NVIDIA entering the PC market: "Welcome to the family"
Qualcomm Qualcomm SVP Kedar Kondap has shared his thoughts on NVIDIA entering the PC space, and he reckons it's good news for everybody.
NVIDIA says it has solved Windows on Arm's app compatibility issues
Windows 11 In an attempt to quell people's concerns around app compatibility with Windows on Arm, NVIDIA's CEO says that its new RTX Spark chips won't have any app compatibility problems.
Best laptops with number pads 2026
Laptops Looking for a new Windows laptop with a number pad? You've come to the right place. Using our expert reviews, we've rounded up the best laptops with a number pad you can buy right now.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon C low-end SoC for affordable Windows 11 devices
Windows 11 Qualcomm has unveiled its new entry-level ARM-based SoC for Windows 11 devices that will begin shipping later this year on devices that cost as low as $300.
Windows 11's optional preview update for May is packing genuine performance gains
Windows 11 Windows 11 update KB5089573 is now generally available as Microsoft's non-security preview update for May, and is packing genuinely notable performance improvements.
Ask Copilot expected to arrive on Windows 11's Taskbar this summer
Windows 11 First announced last year, a new document has confirmed that Microsoft's upcoming "Ask Copilot" feature for Windows 11's Taskbar is arriving mid-2026.
Microsoft confirms OneDrive integration is being removed from Samsung Galaxy phones later this year
Samsung Starting September 30, Samsung Galaxy users will no longer be able to backup their photos to OneDrive using the Gallery app.
How does pricing impact Microsoft's new Surface PCs?
Podcast On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's new Surface for Business announcements, and their pricing.
You need to try Windows 11's new Haptic Signals feature
Windows 11 Microsoft has added a subtle new feature to Windows 11 that makes its UI respond with haptic feedback on compatible devices, and it's honestly great.
Microsoft unveils next-gen Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with upgraded chips, displays, and haptics
Surface Microsoft is refreshing its Surface for Business portfolio today with new Intel chips, with consumer models expected in the coming months along with Snapdragon X2 variants over the summer.
Microsoft brings back 8GB RAM option for new Surface Laptop amidst RAM crisis
Surface Microsoft's midrange Surface Laptop offering with 16GB RAM now starts at $1,499 for business customers, forcing the company to bring back an 8GB configuration to bring that price down.
Microsoft confirms new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 is coming this year
Surface Although not available today, the company has confirmed that customers will be able to buy its new Surface devices with Snapdragon X2 chips later this year.
Windows K2 status tracker: Progress on Microsoft's promises to fix Windows 11
Windows 11 Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress.
Microsoft will let Windows 11 users remap the Copilot key as a "Right Ctrl" or "Context menu" key
Windows 11 Windows 11's special Copilot Key has not been the popular hit that Microsoft was hoping it would be, and has now confirmed plans to let users remap the button back to its old functionality.
