<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Feature ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/feature Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:57:32 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I took a look at Windows 11’s new eye‑strain reduction feature called 'Screen tint' — here’s how it works ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-is-getting-another-feature-to-help-reduce-eye-strain-and-improve-viewing-comfort WYQesNAKMJ7c3B4y2hugmV Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:57:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Exactly what you want in a mobile device": I gamed on the new Intel Arc G3 handhelds from Acer and MSI — here's what to expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-arc-g3-atlas-8-claw-8-ex-ai-hands-on-computex 8RLj8hTntZ6nPsxPYxeSHa Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:03:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 biggest Microsoft Build announcements: How they'll reshape Windows 11 and set up the next generation of AI devices ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/6-biggest-microsoft-build-announcements-how-theyll-reshape-windows-11-and-set-up-the-next-generation-of-ai-devices GpBybSgRHaF96g76fE6bYB Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:13:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's biggest week of the year: Surface Laptop Ultra, NVIDIA RTX Spark, Build, and much more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsofts-biggest-week-of-the-year-surface-laptop-ultra-nvidia-rtx-spark-build-and-much-more cEH349NmrUDBaPaSXppTMH Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows just had an amazing week: Between silicon, devices, and OS improvements, I am excited to be a Windows user again ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-just-had-an-amazing-week-excited-to-be-a-user-again jhyQGR3zq5rgbBArFEz4zR Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Welcome to Hajin — Here's everything you need to know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's new take on DMZ ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/modern-warfare-4-dmz-reveal LfHPSUV6U5nzgjZ4rPdbAg Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I break down 4 new Windows 11 tools from Build 2026 that genuinely stood out and show where the OS is heading ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/4-tools-for-windows-11-that-stood-out-to-me-during-build-2026 eFSWDVnpH35cxfcs9od7tm Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:15:26 +0000 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:20:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, I'm remembering some of the most memorable announcements for its consoles and games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-25th-anniversary-remembering-memorable-announcements SUfvxB4JYuKryFe52TrZGV Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This officially licensed Airbus cockpit is a Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilot's dream ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-officially-licensed-airbus-cockpit-is-a-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-pilots-dream K7jxdjp9mvbL8ZXidfDN7h Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:41:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG turns 20 at Computex, and I've never seen such a grand reception — Gold-plated peripherals, special-edition devices, and thousands chanting its name ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-computex-showcase vqTMVU3b8LqTEr3ZnGjotf Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:31:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here are the 6 biggest features and improvements coming to Windows 11 in the June 2026 update on Tuesday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/biggest-features-coming-with-the-june-2026-update-for-windows-11 VdYA7dzst2MnwtinZptqW3 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:22:09 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Defining Modern Warfare by its sound signatures": The latest sneak peek into this year's Call of Duty shows off soundscapes powered by Microsoft Triton tech ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/infinity-ward-using-microsoft-audio-tech-for-modern-warfare-4 7Aai2pRdXSGz3jEPBDnvSF Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:55:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We want this to be their first XPS": I found out more about Dell's XPS 13 strategy — and why it's the perfect starter PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-intel-computex-roundtable 5r2Fcqt6bPyngbNCpJC4QH Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:25:01 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:25:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what I think you should expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-games-showcase-2026-predictions-hopes-dreams-and-what-i-think-you-should-expect NGNDW2QbDrqGHwy2GY8cs3 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent more than 40 hours customizing my camper van and taking to the open road with friends in 'Outbound' — a cozy survival adventure on Xbox Game Pass (and I think you should, too!) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/outbound-id-xbox-preview PErXKvUfzbDy6JjzeW9ydH Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:43:20 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:53:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I dug into the Windows 11 features insiders got in May 2026 and here’s what matters most ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-dug-into-windows-11-features-that-insiders-received-in-may-2026-and-heres-what-you-need-to-know UAWSdYyGdCGFgmpgMeHwYH Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:59:50 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:13:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never knew being a lying, corrupt detective could be so fun — Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy found a way, and I can't get enough ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/warhammer-40-000-dark-heresy-lying-corrupt-detective o5LTCMzGagrtkkniR6XTGT Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Globetrotting is a key part of Modern Warfare”: Here’s what we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer maps and modes for launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/modern-warfare-4-confirmed-multiplayer-maps-modes N8DuhK77jhSHdq45XW7upB Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA's new "RTX Spark" platform is less of a threat to Qualcomm's chips and more of an ally to Microsoft's Windows on ARM PCs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/nvidia-wants-push-laptops-forward-after-qualcomm-kickstarted-windows-on-arm iSEnmJh4yxjGsMoUC6fdFk Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:35:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Once left in the dust, Surface could be on the forefront of "a new era of PC" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/once-left-in-the-dust-surface-could-be-on-the-forefront-of-a-new-era-of-pc 8wQbkGhRTGLij5kxjkPLn7 Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 14:28:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Haptics make racing games feel so real that I can't believe I was actually indoors using a PC and not on a racetrack ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/haptics-make-racing-games-feel-so-real-that-i-cant-believe-i-was-actually-indoors-using-a-pc-and-not-on-a-racetrack QESrdgu5BAza2QoueE2qxL Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:10:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ ON THIS DAY: In 2015, we unboxed the Verizon LG Lancet with Windows Phone 8.1, a phone even I forgot about it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/phones/on-this-day-in-2015-we-unboxed-the-verizon-lg-lancet-with-windows-phone-8-1-a-phone-even-i-forgot-about-it Htiev2NPNyaxKReS8T6PCo Fri, 29 May 2026 18:12:34 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Confused about Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile? Here is what it actually does and what we know so far about it. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/confused-about-low-latency-profile-on-windows-11-heres-what-we-know-so-far c2qmX2iz5DNpHp2HZkXZMM Thu, 28 May 2026 18:36:50 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:42:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I think we're in a good place": Infinity Ward's multiplayer team talks with us about the development of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/infinity-ward-multiplayer-team-interview-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4 WfCqHgs3okspy8pxyknvYK Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Almost none of us will ever buy this Fanatec racing wheel, but its crossover between gaming and the real world is impressive on an unmatched scale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/almost-none-of-us-will-ever-buy-this-fanatec-racing-wheel-but-its-crossover-between-gaming-and-the-real-world-is-impressive-on-an-unmatched-scale URceEgfimCwjKaGEXwxTvd Wed, 27 May 2026 20:38:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 Start menu changes are coming to Windows 11, and they will shape how you use your PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/4-changes-coming-soon-to-the-start-menu-on-windows-11 uEzbJJdEkaheE4TM3JD68c Wed, 27 May 2026 20:27:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google’s AI Search is pushing users away, and Bing has a rare opening it has not seen in years. What happens next is up to Microsoft. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/bing/google-search-is-destroying-itself-giving-microsofts-bing-a-historic-opportunity yFXDTA6EZvcjaMTWTDb3GY Wed, 27 May 2026 19:02:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Move over Forza, 'Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks' is the Ork version of Twisted Metal I've been hammering for — WAAAGH!! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/move-over-forza-warhammer-40-000-speed-freeks-is-the-ork-version-of-twisted-metal-ive-been-hammering-for-waaagh 8hSsFErsgb7Ppog8GA8juN Wed, 27 May 2026 16:20:20 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:47:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 extremely popular Steam apps that aren't games — Level up your PC with these useful utilities and tools ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/best-non-game-steam-apps mm5s7Gton6H6dX7htKYAzc Tue, 26 May 2026 13:42:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Leave it to Surface to do it best": Privacy screens are changing, and I dug into how Microsoft's approach differs from HP, Lenovo, and Dell ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-privacy-screen-hp-lenovo-dell-history yF8kq79vCjRNWH8TnXqXW4 Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s Surface launch was so quiet I regret paying attention ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsofts-surface-launch-was-so-quiet-i-regret-paying-attention FTTFsBTJVBMSGNrauYXUAk Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried GameSir's revolutionary new game controller and it's the most mind-blowing thing I've used in years ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-tried-gamesirs-revolutionary-new-game-controller-and-its-the-most-mind-blowing-thing-ive-used-in-years dNDyWbyoYq4ugEsGTDAmFH Sat, 23 May 2026 16:08:14 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:53:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ "AI definitely has a place in gaming": I asked readers about the future of gaming AI, and I wasn't expecting these answers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gaming-ai-reader-opinions CetMpooN3net4U9rJKoBbQ Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-brings-back-taskbar-positioning-and-resizing-but-its-not-the-same-as-on-windows-10 3aJcmTFoGWPeyaRkQueEx Sat, 23 May 2026 13:49:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Configure Windows 11 Pro for hybrid teams: remote desktop, dynamic lock, and policies ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/configure-windows-11-pro-for-hybrid-teams-remote-desktop-dynamic-lock-and-policies X9H99uEePoycvgjkPzrgFb Fri, 22 May 2026 19:32:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Celebrating the community: Introducing Windows Central REPLAY, a new way to win prizes and share your wildest gaming moments ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/introducing-windows-central-replay-a-new-way-to-win-prizes-and-share-your-wildest-gaming-moments 25H7iCGq9QBosMtNVKU6Lm Fri, 22 May 2026 18:20:15 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:23:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Flashback: The 2016 Chrome and Android‑apps story that predicted today’s Googlebooks moment ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/flashback-the-2016-chrome-and-android-apps-story-that-predicted-todays-googlebooks-moment ELbu5dsSyrwG9u9MXJkpuV Fri, 22 May 2026 16:59:11 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Central Podcast: Are Microsoft's new Surface PCs too expensive? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-central-podcast-are-microsofts-new-surface-pcs-too-expensive hdhhbhhHNGmaMK7cfzXNb3 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 NEW ID@Xbox games for you to try next: Underrated horror, metroidvania, puzzlers, a Mirror's Edge-like, and more! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/5-more-indies-to-play-after-finishing-mixtape TS3ttQaEkyXvVtYBGRGzjc Thu, 21 May 2026 22:18:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Microsoft’s new Gaming Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball could save Microsoft's Xbox business ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/how-will-microsofts-new-gaming-chief-strategy-officer-matthew-ball-shape-xbox 69tVVKBaUuhfDmp69ALeUK Thu, 21 May 2026 19:52:39 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 13:39:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 13 biggest Windows 11 changes from early May — and why these updates matter for how the OS evolves through the rest of 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/14-biggest-changes-from-early-may-for-windows-11-and-why-they-matter-for-2026 vmLMePD27agGdWLEkJXVJB Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ ON THIS DAY: Microsoft is working on its own 'Bing Concierge Bot' to rival Google Assistant ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/on-this-day-microsoft-is-working-on-its-own-bing-concierge-bot-to-rival-google-assistant UQzcxSvsTLNtKUFYSjXJh5 Tue, 19 May 2026 21:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally in 2026: Thoughts on the state of "Xbox Mode" on Windows PC, AutoSR tested, and what comes next for Xbox Helix ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ally-in-2026-thoughts-on-the-state-of-xbox-mode FfSPQrPEYYunYADixzqD9a Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4 has fixed its controversial shop problem by giving me a violent knife-wielding crab ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-has-fixed-its-controversial-shop-problem-by-giving-me-a-violent-knife-wielding-crab 3Ak2g3yX9S7sFwo8k8eGuC Mon, 18 May 2026 17:52:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The time to replace your current Xbox / PC game with 'REPLACED' is now | All sci-fi fans get on deck for this stunning experience. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/replaced-xbox-preview EVVPugvgTbqwxhjFEiF6kC Mon, 18 May 2026 08:51:08 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:53:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is rebuilding XBOX and Windows 11 while Surface collects dust ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-rebuilding-xbox-and-windows-11-while-surface-collects-dust NLCypoaXfyGihobxVuctcg Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Elite 3 controller has leaked, but I think it's missing one crucial feature Xbox cannot continue to ignore ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-elite-3-controller-disappointing d99wzzkKpuCSeyVaTYXbMM Sun, 17 May 2026 13:32:57 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 13:33:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reckon Asha Sharma wants to give Xbox its exclusive games back — but these PlayStation comments reveal why Microsoft probably won't let her ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-reckon-asha-sharma-wants-to-give-xbox-its-exclusive-games-back-but-these-playstation-comments-reveal-why-microsoft-probably-wont-let-her RTEas7BUjEDfhf4EMAXZbk Sat, 16 May 2026 18:32:59 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 08:49:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I'm totally sold on Snapdragon X2": I spent a month with Qualcomm's latest chip — here's why you shouldn't believe the detractors ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/snapdragon-x2-elite-month-believer KgaPDqjrJQGFzHW2TrcNj Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 15:17:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-cant-shake-the-feeling-xboxs-project-helix-has-a-major-flaw-and-windows-k2-might-decide-its-future kdN4mtfGct7BdxakrNCL5i Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:53 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 19:04:53 +0000