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Windows 11 brings back taskbar controls, but not the way Windows 10 did
Windows 11 Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.
How to turn Windows 11 Pro into a secure hybrid work system
Windows 11 Configure Windows 11 Pro for hybrid teams using Remote Desktop, Dynamic Lock, and Group Policy to improve security and remote productivity.
Win a $100 Gift Card with REPLAY: Our New Community Gaming Hub
Announcement Making gaming fun again—one clip at a time, and you're the star.
The 2016 Android‑apps warning that now echoes Googlebooks
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
How does pricing impact Microsoft's new Surface PCs?
Podcast On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's new Surface for Business announcements, and their pricing.
5 NEW ID@Xbox games for you to try next: Underrated horror, metroidvania, puzzlers, a Mirror's Edge-like, and more!
ID@Xbox From run-and-hide horror to wholesome plant puzzles, we think these hidden gems should be next in your game queue.
Xbox’s new plan to win the "Attention War"
Xbox XBOX has a new chief strategy officer as part of another leadership shakeup from CEO Asha Sharma. How might Matthew Ball handle XBOX's future? We can infer a bit from his own analysis.
13 biggest Windows 11 changes this month (so far)
Windows 11 Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.
Microsoft launched a Bing “concierge bot” 10 years ago — the same idea Google is now pushing
Flashback From our archives: A decade ago Microsoft was already testing a Bing “concierge bot,” an early take on the AI agents Google is only now announcing.
Xbox Ally in 2026: Thoughts on the state of Xbox Mode, AutoSR tested, and what comes next for Helix
Xbox I often think I'm the only "game journalist" on Earth actively using the Xbox Ally and Xbox Mode on PC. There are at least DOZENS of us globally using these devices ... so for that very small audience, I thought I'd share some thoughts on its current state.
