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Xbox Xbox is turning 25, and through the years we've been treated to a heap of incredible special edition consoles. But which is your favorite?

Podcast Windows design and Insider lead Marcus Ash chats with the Windows Central Podcast about the current state of Windows 11

Security All-in-one security protects every device in your home by eliminating gaps, reducing risks, and simplifying digital safety across platforms.

Windows 11 Microsoft tested new Windows 11 features in July 2026, including Taskbar controls, Start menu customization, improved Search, and File Explorer improvements.

Gaming The Xbox App on Windows 11 is a pretty good launcher for all your PC games these days, but you really need this Game Bar widget to make it look pretty.

Browsing A dedicated text-to-speech extension brings high-end AI voices to your browser, but Microsoft Edge gives you 80% of the experience for free.

XBOX Rising summer heat turns consoles into radiators, forcing a move to handhelds, even if cloud gaming has an eco-cost.

Windows 11 Microsoft has promised fixes for bloated Windows 11 context menus and to optimize the OS for 8GB of RAM, which makes me ask why low-memory Surfaces are already for sale.

Windows 11 A lightweight favorite of mine, Microsoft To Do keeps my daily workflow manageable and my mind calm, and I hope it can avoid Microsoft's app graveyard.

Windows 11 Microsoft expands Enhanced Sign-in Security on Windows 11. Here's how it differs from standard Windows Hello and who should use it.