<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in How-to ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/how-to Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:46:21 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “We have discontinued SaRA”: Microsoft replaces its Windows 11 Recovery Assistant — here’s how to transition to Microsoft's modern command-line replacement. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-transition-to-microsoft-get-help-command-line-tool QJRiUGGWsGDuiCMqpfmYfF Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:46:21 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:57:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11”: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I’m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/7-best-windhawk-mods-to-transform-your-desktop-on-windows-11 zxyir6iEGZKD8K4yBNxRkT Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to unlock the best Xbox Cloud Gaming quality on Windows 11 with a few simple tweaks using this free tool ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-get-the-best-bitrate-and-quality-in-xbox-cloud-gaming-on-windows-11 xjoW26PysCasSh94MZVRYY Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:58 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:41:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ If Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) looks awful on your NVIDIA 50-series GPU, here's how to fix it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/if-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2019-looks-awful-on-your-nvidia-50-series-gpu-heres-how-to-fix-it YmF6nJYm6ZYwiwNuwqb4Ld Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:40:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Crimson Desert interactive map is already up and covers all of Pywel — use it to find anything and everything in the massive open-world hit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-crimson-desert-interactive-map-is-already-up-and-covers-all-of-pywel X8iQ7j34XMbHWGLpTqbe5e Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:01:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to complete the New Orders Operator Order and unlock the Bogey Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-complete-the-new-orders-operator-order-and-unlock-the-bogey-camo-in-call-of-duty-warzone-black-ops-royale LmdPCMWprCW35Q7KVmmAED Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:56:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to complete the Memories Operator Order and unlock the Landfall Operator skin in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-complete-the-memories-operator-order-and-unlock-the-landfall-operator-skin-in-call-of-duty-warzone-black-ops-royale xUhAnM6gQVpvwuWvZLLKcS Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:22:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to complete the Lost Tags Operator Order and unlock the Spotted Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-complete-the-lost-tags-operator-order-and-unlock-the-spotted-camo-in-call-of-duty-warzone-black-ops-royale DSH7jCr8Ss7ZQmJVApXA5B Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:42 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 "Altitude Tactics" event as fast as possible — unlock the new weapon in flash ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-complete-the-call-of-duty-black-ops-7-altitude-tactics-event-as-fast-as-possible-unlock-the-new-weapon-in-flash RfNkVbp5awC6Jjjfef3zJX Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:39:37 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:13:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's exactly when you can play the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies map, Paradox Junction ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/heres-exactly-when-you-can-play-the-new-call-of-duty-black-ops-7-zombies-map-paradox-junction E9Srt5XE36vyX4RaBXi6sD Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:00:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Ops Royale ditches player loadouts for upgradable weapons in new Call of Duty: Warzone mode — here's how they work ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/black-ops-royale-loadout-changes 8a8KgTCcv5GjbU3Jxmz3HB Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:06:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's exactly when you can play Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/heres-exactly-when-you-can-play-call-of-dutys-new-black-ops-royale-blackout-comes-back-to-warzone XYvQA43Rni35uJhQwQEC2K Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:19:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you need to own Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to play the new Blackout-inspired Black Ops Royale? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/do-you-need-to-own-call-of-duty-black-ops-7-to-play-black-ops-royale JEtyCefkRV3XZ2vVkqAfXC Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget 'debloat apps.' Sophia Script gives you real control over Windows 11. Here's how it works. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-fine-tune-your-pc-with-the-sophia-script-for-windows-11 oirq74kfyJzVjUX2ycY5PX Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:43:18 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:26:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call of Duty: Warzone just got MORE easter eggs — here's how to get the Redstorm parachute and Shattered Echo blueprint ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-warzone-just-got-more-easter-eggs-with-exclusive-rewards-heres-how-to-get-them gBs629Sbnh4LKV287az4T7 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:34:30 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:18:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything you can play this week in Call of Duty: Iron Gauntlet, Throwback Moshpit, and a new weekly Camo reward ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/this-week-in-call-of-duty fFmZy7kZ4v8ypvVAtFLyV6 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:28:59 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ 14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/14-customization-to-increase-privacy-on-windows-11 DRZkjjWFmqnnN6tKHNCxeK Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:38:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dual boot SteamOS and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-dual-boot-steamos-and-windows-on-xbox-ally-and-other-windows-handhelds z6YKqHF2ydt2wczjiKA3s3 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:51:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to kill Vox Engines in Helldivers 2 — weak points and best stratagems to use against the "voice of Cyberstan" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/how-to-kill-vox-engines-in-helldivers-2-weak-points-and-best-stratagems-to-use XsBhgsCh3sLMNJLsVeSsig Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:43:54 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:47:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two classic weapon blueprints are hiding on Call of Duty: Warzone's Winter Rebirth Island and here's where to find them ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/two-classic-weapon-blueprints-are-hiding-on-call-of-duty-warzones-winter-rebirth-island-heres-where-to-find-them seBxJWiosYJfHEYGpgDuQg Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:49:46 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:40:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call of Duty: Warzone added a new easter egg to snowy Rebirth Island — here's how to get the secret weapon blueprint while you can ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-warzone-added-a-new-easter-egg-to-snowy-rebirth-island FpebCut5zN2sAuos4G7Ctd Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:23:50 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:54:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 running slow? These 3 easy steps declutter it in minutes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/3-tweaks-windows11-declutter RER6oMHsAihJC4yQBxRmQK Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:23:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new web UI is here, and it’s a huge upgrade — here’s how to get in and try it today ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/xbox-cloud-gaming-major-redesign-heres-how-to-access-it hmTJm7bccDWnVjqPJVVcNN Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:52:45 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:39:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11’s January update is breaking PCs — here’s how to fix your boot issue ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-fix-boot-issues-after-installing-the-january-2026-update-for-windows-11 FDYuSPGNtFkq4DyanXwNSP Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:59:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 won’t even let some users uninstall KB5074109 — error 0x800f0905 is blocking the rollback. Try these tips to fix. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-wont-even-let-some-users-uninstall-kb5074109-error-0x800f0905-is-blocking-the-rollback-try-these-tips-to-fix d7CzHQVch2CAe3U4DAhQVP Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:40:12 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:56:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 Sandbox needs a community workaround to function — why is this still happening? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-sandbox-hit-by-error-0x800705b4-quick-fix-how-to ZerbM2SfwkoB6HFBycNsEb Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:43:23 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:43:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ The complete Forza Horizon 6 car list (so far) — Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and plenty of European brands, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/complete-forza-horizon-6-car-list JZBC5knRRHdkSSkivgFxVT Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:19:14 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:38:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 update KB5074109 is breaking systems — Microsoft says uninstall it ASAP. Here's how. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-urges-uninstalling-the-update-kb5074109-after-bug-reports-on-windows-11-heres-how rnGqT2j9F58DVJYC59UpCa Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:58:10 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:48:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dual-boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck — the best method for native Game Pass and anti-cheat support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-dual-boot-windows-and-steamos-on-steam-deck ayTdNskaDHuQGrP5hjeDg7 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer makes one of the fastest controllers on the planet, so why was it feeling sluggish? Turns out not all the settings are worth it. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-makes-one-of-the-fastest-controllers-on-the-planet-so-why-was-it-feeling-sluggish-turns-out-not-all-the-settings-are-worth-it rCNVL8gitcMG8ZKik7ouHC Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how you get the new Hawker HX sniper in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as fast — and stress free — as possible ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/heres-how-you-get-the-new-hawker-hx-sniper-in-call-of-duty-black-ops-7-as-fast-and-stress-free-as-possible UmFnquGoZyDsr8VQYDJ7Je Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:31:17 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:34:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The final Ashes of the Damned Relic in Black Ops 7 Zombies has been found at last — here's how to get Samantha's Drawing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-get-samanthas-drawing-black-ops-7-zombies BXgjMBTybNU2neDT2jeoGB Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:35:05 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:35:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to edit text files directly from Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 11 — using Microsoft Edit just like Linux's Nano ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-edit-text-files-directly-from-command-prompt-and-powershell-on-windows-11 wouKqNkDYFdQK3KhDa74jk Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:44:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to complete the Fallout event in Black Ops 7 and Warzone as fast as possible ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-complete-the-fallout-event-in-black-ops-7-and-warzone-as-fast-as-possible LxoF5e8fR3d85HXdEqwZHh Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:46:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase: When it starts and everything you need to know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/how-to-watch-the-xbox-developer-direct-2026-showcase SoJDF6d2XucrytuyfWPpDY Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:15:16 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get started with PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11 — an answer to macOS Spotlight for Windows PCs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-get-started-with-powertoys-command-palette-on-windows-11 odKAk2meaVu3zj8Y4EYzhj Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to set up parental controls for Xbox Ally and other Windows-based devices for safer gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-set-up-parental-controls-for-xbox-ally Qoj8fDK94WQSQF5wYrAMZ5 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ PSA: If Fallout Season 2 has you playing New Vegas, these mods are a must — I'll never play without them again ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/psa-if-fallout-season-2-has-you-playing-new-vegas-these-mods-are-a-must-ill-never-play-without-them-again mfLFZpPWzRNGtV5Zqpvi5U Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:43:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's what happens when you reach Prestige Master in Black Ops 7 — all the rewards, new challenges, and unlocks ]]> 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optimize your PC with my tips and keep it running smoothly ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/ram-is-getting-expensive-heres-how-to-make-windows-11-use-less-of-it vpbawg9TiyPaFWeJbgfcWC Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to play all Fallout games on handhelds like Xbox Ally X — the best settings to maximize performance and battery life ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/how-to-play-fallout-games-on-handhelds-xbox-ally-x-steam-deck U2na2i3cyU7A2MYJWetFRf Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:43:46 +0000 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:20:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 lets you shrink taskbar icons for a cleaner, more compact look — here’s how to enable smaller icons easily ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-use-smaller-icons-in-the-taskbar-for-windows-11 JkSxYXGjFBENEkdjkdnFdn Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:56:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to watch the Game Awards 2025: When it starts and everything you need to know ]]> 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