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December 2025

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December 26
- I've been dual-booting Windows 11 and Linux in total harmony throughout 2025 — Microsoft is in no danger of a mass exodus (unless it fumbles AI in Windows 12)
- We own the hardware, but not the experience anymore — Big Tech keeps building smarter, more connected devices, but the user experience feels more intrusive, more confusing, and less human
December 25
- The best thing I did in 2025 was start using a mini PC, and it changed everything
December 23
- If you're getting your kid a laptop for Christmas, make sure you do these 7 things before December 25!
December 22
- The Indie Game Awards disqualifies Expedition 33 for AI usage and puts itself in a weird position — was it a fair move or an ambiguous definition of what is acceptable?
December 21
- Microsoft’s biggest 2026 problem isn’t AI, hardware, or competition — it’s that the fans who once defended them have checked out
- I played 150 Hours of Black Ops 7 in its first month, and here's why it's not the game social media says it is
- Conspiracy theory or apt prediction? — The AI-fueled hardware shortage will kill local PCs, paving the way for subscription-based cloud computing
- My 2026 New Year’s resolution is to finally play these 8 Xbox and PC games in my backlog — mostly because new releases are getting too expensive
December 20
- Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
- Voxel destruction, decade-long time loops, and perfect for handhelds — Plot Twist’s 'Erosion' is set to launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026
December 17
- Quiz: How well do you know Fallout? — See if you can get all of these questions correct
December 16
- Bluetooth 6 is about to be everywhere in 2026 — What is it, how is it better, and do you really need it?
December 14
- Valve's "Steam Machine" gaming PC will be in trouble if this RAM pricing crisis worsens — should we expect gamers to foot another unwanted bill from AI-obsessed megacorps?
- Microsoft’s Xbox Ally X handheld shows ambition and promise, even if the execution isn’t ready for prime time
December 13
- Preview: Death Howl brings tense tactical horror to Xbox and PC, where survival meets the pain of grief
- 7 games from The Game Awards 2025 I'm looking forward to most — Wishlist now or check them out ahead of launch
- The Best Games of 2025 — The Windows Central team ranks our favorite titles across Xbox and Windows PC
- My top 17 Windows 11 features introduced in 2025 — personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades
December 12
- Expedition 33 absolutely robbed this The Game Awards nominee of a win — it didn’t deserve this award
- I finally looked up translations for Expedition 33's main songs — I had no idea how much they gave away the plot this whole time
- RAM costs are completely bonkers, making it tough to upgrade your PC — Here's how you can work around the price gouging so it doesn't spoil your holiday shopping
- Want to save money on holiday shopping? — Don't get the Xbox Ally X, get the original ROG Ally instead
December 11
- Beyond specs: how Dell Plus laptops are redefining the way we collaborate, create, and connect
December 10
- Battlefield 6's new Winter Offensive 'Ice Lock' mode is a stroke of genius — EA, I'd love more seasonal content updates like this
- I thought Elden Ring Nightreign's DLC Scholar character was bad — then I saw a build turn throwing pots into 8,000-damage nukes and realized he's cracked
- Warhammer 40,000 has achieved its videogame golden age — and it's all thanks to these 10 amazing Xbox and PC titles
December 9
- What's going on with RAM? — Everything you need to know about surging prices, AI demand, and global tech market disruption
- 7 Xbox and PC gamer gifts that aren't trash — Here’s what you can get last-minute
- Only with Xbox Game Pass would I go on a wild journey to chase after a frog that stole my Nana’s potatoes
December 8
- This decades-old DOOM II mod is now an AMAZING standalone survival horror — play now on Xbox Game Pass, consoles, and Xbox PC
December 6
- Top 16 new features coming in Windows 11's December 2025 update — File Explorer, Start menu, Virtual Workspaces, and more
- This week in not Windows — EV charging shouldn’t require this many apps
December 4
- Microsoft’s return‑to‑office mandate lines up with Teams’ controversial location tracking, fueling speculation about workplace surveillance
- Outlook is broken, and Copilot shows that Microsoft is choosing not to fix it
December 3
- Getting banned by Steam and Epic has made HORSES a best-seller — but this censorship bodes ill for creativity
- Why Dell’s design choices matter: the often-overlooked details that make your laptop last longer
December 2
- AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else.
- Looking for something new to play on Xbox? Here are 5 of the best new ID@Xbox titles from the past month ✨
- I accepted all of Microsoft's suggested Windows 11 setup settings with a fresh ISO, forced online accounts and extra telemetry included — can any of it be bypassed?
- For the Counter-Strike fans — This esports accessories collection is easily one of the best-looking collaborations I’ve ever seen