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August 23
- I think Microsoft is finally fixing the customization problems that held Windows 11 back
August 21
- I might have been wrong about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
August 19
- I spent time with the August Windows 11 Insider builds, and these 8 changes reveal Microsoft’s next phase for the OS
- 5 more must-have Windows 11 apps — this time from Reddit and our readers
- The future of id Software — alumni from the legendary DOOM studio speaks on its future with Xbox. The good, and the bad.
August 18
- On This Day in 2015, Xbox laid out a “games everywhere” strategy that sounded ambitious — but it ended up defining the next 11 years of the brand
- I used to use the stock Windows 11 Media Player to rip CDs but it's such a letdown now — here's what I started using instead
August 16
- Windows 11 has transformed dramatically since launch, but three classic Windows tools remain untouched — and it’s time Microsoft finally modernizes them
- Cherry MX built the mechanical keyboard, but Hall Effect, optical, and Topre switches are changing the game — Here's how to pick the right one
- Windows 11’s upcoming overhaul adds a movable taskbar, redesigned Start menu, and faster performance — but should it just have been Windows 12?
August 15
- The Windows 11 Microsoft shipped in 2021 and the Windows 11 we have in 2026 are worlds apart — this is the full breakdown of what changed
August 14
- Did the Surface Phone FINALLY leak? The Windows Central Podcast breaks down what we know about the mysterious Windows Phone prototype, plus a recap of the latest news from Windows and Xbox
August 13
- The Xbox One S is the best value ticket to saying "no" to streaming services and going all-in on physical media
August 11
- My on-the-go Steam Deck setup is now complete thanks to this nifty little Razer keyboard case with kickstand
- 'Star Wars: Zero Company' preview — the XCOM (and Mass Effect?!) successor I didn't know I needed is a personal GOTY contender
- Why the Dell XPS 13 laptop ticks all the boxes for students on a budget
August 9
- Windows 11 is getting better, but it took years of frustration to get here — and Microsoft knows it
August 5
- I tried GUNNAR glasses and accidentally ended up working an extra hour because my eyes didn't hurt
- Xbox has made some amazing special edition consoles over the last 25 years, so which one is your favorite?
August 4
- The Windows Central Podcast sits down with Microsoft CVP Marcus Ash to discuss all things Windows 11
- Microsoft delivered plenty of Windows 11 updates in July — and I'm highlighting the most important changes for your PC
- If you use the Xbox App on Windows 11 with non-Xbox games then you absolutely need to use this Game Bar widget
- Why all‑in‑one online security isn't just easier for modern households — it's essential
August 3
- I used this free Microsoft Edge feature to replace a $29 subscription, here's how it held up
August 2
- Climate change is forcing my Xbox console into summer hibernation
- Microsoft promises to fix Windows 11 for 8GB PCs, but it put the cart before the horse with low-memory Surfaces
- I still use Microsoft To Do — and I'm hoping one of my favorite daily Windows apps can avoid the graveyard of forgotten software
August 1
- Windows Hello vs. Enhanced Sign‑in Security: Which sign‑in method actually keeps your Windows 11 PC safer, and what's the difference?
- Poll: How do you feel about Microsoft's "improvements" to Windows 11?