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May 2026

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May 14
- I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future
May 13
- “AI gets the blame”: I break down why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what the real issues might be
- I turned Windows 11 into my own version of Windows 12 and the results feel closer to Microsoft’s future than you’d expect
- Googlebooks are coming, but should Microsoft be scared? Windows 11's biggest threat could be Android PCs if things don't improve
May 12
- 5 nefarious RAM scams you need to know about in 2026 — Bad actors are benefitting from the memory shortage, and I want to help honest buyers
- Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?
May 11
- Why Windows 11 users are switching to Fluent Cleaner, the sleek CCleaner alternative that actually feels native
- Sandisk's official Xbox Ally / X microSD card is solid — but should you actually buy it?
May 10
- Winhanced just made the Xbox app feel outdated on handheld gaming PCs, and I can’t believe how much smoother it is
- “I like where the program is going”: Microsoft’s Insider overhaul finally gives us a simpler path, but I had to dig in to understand what really changes next
- Microsoft keeps fixing Windows and Xbox, but the community keeps complaining
May 9
- I dug into the new Windows Update rules coming to Windows 11, and these are the 5 things you need to know
- "62% won’t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions
May 7
- "The most addictive Xbox game right now": Build your own unstoppable tank Lego-style in this moreish bullet heaven — right now on Xbox Game Pass
- "Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future — I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer.
- "Stagnant, overpriced, underwhelming, and dead": Here's why Surface fans are turning on Microsoft's premier laptop brand
May 6
- "The most fun I've had in Halo PvE in a long time": I played Halo Infinite's surprise new Gauntlet mode, and I'm hooked — it's something I've wanted for ages
- "Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting": Microsoft's powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here's how it actually works.
- The 7 most ridiculous Xbox achievements we have ever seen (and why players still chase them)
- We spent a week with Xbox Mode — here is what actually works, what breaks, and what the community is saying about it
- The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: What does it actually mean for Copilot and other AI apps on your Windows 11 PC?
May 4
- Valve says it's working on Steam Deck 2, but that probably doesn't mean what you think — Could it have an ARM-based future?
- To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.
- “Gaming compatibility on Snapdragon X has come such a long way”: What 200 tested games tell us about Surface Pro 11
May 3
- After testing LAP Photo Manager on Windows 11, I’m convinced it outperforms the built‑in Photos app in all the ways that matter
- Your PC is an Xbox, your Android is a Windows Phone, and Windows K2 is here to save Windows 11
- Edge vs Chrome heats up again as Reddit users say performance and features matter more than brand loyalty
- "You need to be a hacker to use Windows": This free tool lets you rebuild Windows 11 without Copilot or any other AI
May 2
- “I was wrong about Diablo 4”: I was convinced Diablo 4 had already hit it's peak but Lord of Hatred is the first update that genuinely changed my mind
- “Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me
- Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate
May 1
- ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP — here's why you should care
- Everyone has an opinion on Microsoft’s spending, but the real story is what the numbers say about its position