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Don't buy a new Windows laptop before reading this guide
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Most laptops claim to be the best, but only a handful are legitimately perfect for Windows 11. Here are our 10 top-rated laptops of 2025.

Best Windows on ARM laptops in 2025
By Zac Bowden, Rebecca Spear last updated
ARM Looking for a new Windows laptop with an Arm-based processor? We've got you covered with our in-depth roundup of the best on the market!

Pre-built PCs with AMD's RX 9000 GPUs have arrived
By Cale Hunt published
PC Despite more stock than NVIDIA could muster, AMD's RX 9000 GPUs are selling fast. If you don't get a standalone card, I found some great pre-built PCs with RDNA 4.

Best gaming chairs in 2025: The comfiest seats that supported our backs (and butts)
By Ben Wilson, Zachary Boddy last updated
Chairs I've picked the best gaming and office chairs that Windows Central has tested for the gamers, remote workers, and even your children for every budget and need.

These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.

Best gaming monitors 2025: All the best displays for every need and budget
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Gaming Monitors No matter your needs or budget, we have you covered with our list of the best gaming monitors for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.

No RTX 5070 Ti? These pre-built PCs might be the way to go.
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti unsurprisingly sold out in seconds, but that doesn't mean you can't get the new GPU on launch day. I found these pre-built PCs with the GPU.

Don't want to spend big on a Surface Pen? These are the best alternatives.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Surface The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.
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