https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/microsoft-quietly-extends-windows-10s-extra-security-updates-program-for-free-users-can-now-stay-on-windows-10-until-october-2027-securelyWindows CentralenMicrosoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely2026-06-25T16:35:42Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uuJbsnXbg3gLpXj9J6AK8V.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/destiny-2-dev-bungie-hit-with-major-layoffs-across-most-of-the-destiny-team-and-marathon-says-sony-ceoWindows Centralen"We have made the decision to reduce Bungie’s workforce": Destiny 2 dev Bungie hit with major layoffs across "most of the Destiny team" and Marathon, says Sony CEO2026-06-25T15:38:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sVpUGZ4uvY76jVXjsq9dn.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gaming-chairs/razers-new-soma-chroma-gaming-chair-puts-rgb-right-where-the-sun-dont-shineWindows CentralenFulfilling prophecy, Razer finally built a wireless RGB gaming chair, and it's ridiculous in the best possible way2026-06-25T15:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VfqRusZ93hxtkC5gCQsejX.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-and-openai-are-still-playing-the-fair-use-cardWindows CentralenMicrosoft and OpenAI are still playing the fair use card — even as ChatGPT and Copilot fuel the "death knell for local journalism"2026-06-25T14:26:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NnMJ2MZqxpyE4Kfvz7ptJg.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/apple-raises-macbook-prices-windows-laptops-on-saleWindows CentralenAs Apple raises MacBook prices, these are the Windows laptops that I'd actually buy — now up to 54% off during Prime Day2026-06-25T14:18:42Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vB4pPb5Zw8gv2eyMAGdzFP.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-everyone-that-diedWindows CentralenThe Diablo 4 Age of Hatred is over and it was a total bloodbath — here's everyone we lost in the saga2026-06-25T14:07:49Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xsv6ZyW75aUFWTsGZavbxm.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-free-app-puts-microsoft-to-shame-by-bringing-widgets-to-the-windows-11-taskbarWindows CentralenThis free app puts Microsoft to shame by bringing widgets to the Windows 11 taskbar2026-06-25T13:44:02Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tNXzi5BJsaRS4PAtwgC57o.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/compulsion-games-begins-an-unknown-number-of-layoffsWindows CentralenCompulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few2026-06-25T10:47:20Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KiJDz6ozLv5BBCodJ7tpTA.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/turtle-beach-racing-wheels-prime-day-prices-feel-like-stealingWindows CentralenI know that Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne racing wheels are great on Xbox — so these Prime Day prices feel like stealing2026-06-25T10:33:18Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9vCPaHquqkUoTztn3M8mWP.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/im-sick-of-fake-prime-day-deals-this-genuine-discount-is-the-one-i-recommend-mostWindows CentralenI'm sick of fake Prime Day deals — this genuine discount is the one I recommend most2026-06-25T10:21:47Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RKNvTL9C9eKYZ7xmmTsddC.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gta6-faq-how-to-preorderWindows CentralenGTA 6 Pre-orders are going live: All the places to buy GTA 6 and Standard vs Ultimate edition explained2026-06-24T23:08:03Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SSv6q7yviLJmFNUwEP9KMH.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/this-flagship-snapdragon-x2-laptop-from-hp-only-just-came-out-and-its-already-usd650-off-in-this-anti-prime-day-saleWindows CentralenThis flagship Snapdragon X2 laptop from HP only just came out, and it's already $650 off in this anti-Prime Day sale2026-06-24T22:44:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yh7F9o7N5J7oXQViqbWxmQ.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/is-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-right-that-gaming-is-unaffordable-for-many-we-asked-youWindows CentralenIs Xbox CEO Asha Sharma right that "gaming is unaffordable" for many? 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should benefit everyone — not just a few powerful firms "eating up the economy”2026-06-24T18:47:27Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bA65sekYyQRySdq2zweukD.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-xbox-update-lets-you-make-your-gamertag-longer-so-it-feels-like-youWindows CentralenNew Xbox update lets you make your gamertag longer so it "feels like you" — backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and Cloud Gaming got some huge buffs, too2026-06-24T18:23:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pDsNzRyYYYMiKN5QJnNzrb.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/pc-hardware-deals-prime-dayWindows CentralenThese Prime Day PC hardware deals prove you don't need to overspend — I handpicked the SSD, RAM, GPU, CPU, and bundle savings I recommend to my gamer friends2026-06-24T17:13:26Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gZNTjVAr84ggyribnzxkiD.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-sequel-to-this-xbox-game-pass-soulslike-got-delayed-into-2027-but-i-dont-mind-after-reading-whyWindows Centralen"To further refine and strengthen the overall experience": The sequel to this Xbox Game Pass Soulslike got delayed into 2027, but I don't mind after reading why2026-06-24T16:50:21Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A9LCDmgaLif5iyVzRCHiYk.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-cheapest-way-to-get-gta-6-and-beat-the-usd100-ultimate-price-tagWindows CentralenEveryone is bracing for GTA 6’s $100 price, but there’s a cheaper way to lock it in and it’s surprisingly simple2026-06-24T16:35:13Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NJ9LYPKi5TsqbLPPNDb8MP.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-claims-its-next-gen-ai-infrastructure-offers-a-fix-for-data-centers-insatiable-thirstWindows CentralenNVIDIA claims its 'next‑gen AI infrastructure' offers a fix for data centers’ insatiable thirst — "The water consumption challenge for data centers is largely solved."2026-06-24T16:23:17Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pkuG7gJ5Fhpy9YLuioKsVA.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/its-time-you-tried-a-truck-simulatorWindows CentralenIt's time you tried American Truck Simulator (or Euro Truck Simulator 2), and I'm not kidding — they're better than you think2026-06-24T15:52:56Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fCT6KYZ2Ux6DbPqz5aUjAn.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/a-bunch-of-bugs-that-broke-powertoys-have-been-squashedWindows CentralenA bunch of bugs that broke PowerToys have been squashed2026-06-24T14:58:34Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2BGy3HYnDXXetm5HetUkBX.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grand-theft-auto-vi-price-confirmed-at-usd79-99-with-a-feature-locking-ultimate-edition-at-usd99-99-and-the-physical-edition-is-just-a-code-in-a-boxWindows CentralenGrand Theft Auto VI price confirmed at $79.99, with a feature-locking "Ultimate Edition" at $99.99 — and the physical edition is just a code in a box2026-06-24T14:32:57Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RUQ7rRiPLaHbfhiMZaTW5B.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/get-ready-for-gta-6-the-only-xbox-deal-for-amazon-prime-dayWindows CentralenI found the only Xbox Series X console deal live during Amazon Prime Day, and it'll have you ready for GTA 6 in plenty of time2026-06-24T13:52:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jY3bMFR7F4rVcUFBmUfXx4.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/back-to-school-prime-day-dealsWindows CentralenDon't overspend on back-to-school season — I found thin and light laptops, accessories, monitors, and more on sale during Prime Day2026-06-24T13:41:05Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iHJsTtmHiYVswpgtBA6GwZ.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/this-anti-prime-day-deal-might-be-your-last-chance-to-grab-a-flagship-windows-laptop-from-dell-with-32gb-ram-for-under-usd1-000Windows CentralenThis anti-Prime Day deal might be your last chance to grab a flagship Windows laptop from Dell with 32GB 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sale2026-06-24T10:59:10Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mG62Us4GNMxqhDDWPtYZMb.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-gaming-accessories-prime-day-2026Windows CentralenFrom controllers with high polling rates to ergonomic chairs, Razer's gaming accessories are some of our favorites, and several of their best are now on sale2026-06-24T09:46:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y8UCqRWfvKjLNEgmqghS5P.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-confirms-windows-11-version-26h2-is-coming-soon-reveals-some-devices-wont-be-eligibleWindows CentralenMicrosoft confirms Windows 11 version 26H2 is coming soon: Reveals some devices won't be eligible2026-06-24T09:03:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fKbbqRFQ4BnYrkUMYE2u8c.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/10-indie-games-from-summer-game-fest-and-the-xbox-games-showcase-that-i-immediately-added-to-my-wishlistWindows Centralen10 indie games from Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase that I immediately added to my wishlist2026-06-24T08:57:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MLV7AMPnTfXScyMKmxHz9e.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/xbox-announced-halo-campaign-evolveds-pc-system-requirements-and-recommended-specsWindows CentralenXbox announced Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and woof — I have bad news if you were hoping for a small file size2026-06-23T20:39:10Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3QiE3YT9TFEkMyP8fHqZqQ.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ceo-says-call-of-duty-is-larger-than-the-mcu-states-theres-more-appetite-for-xbox-multimediaWindows Centralen"Great games are culture, and culture is entertainment": Xbox CEO says Call of Duty is larger than the MCU, states there's "more appetite" for Xbox multimedia2026-06-23T19:21:29Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fbas79wChVAkr7HNdXceJT.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-accidentally-made-a-better-surface-by-failing-its-own-ai-requirementsWindows CentralenMicrosoft accidentally made a better Surface by failing its own AI requirements2026-06-23T18:56:26Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZLntvYciHc9PFJRnGQkZCa.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-go-s-prime-day-lowest-price-everWindows CentralenI found the answer to obscene PC gaming handheld prices — Lenovo's Legion Go S had hit its lowest price ever for a limited time (UPDATE)2026-06-23T18:45:05Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rWQGRNueQz3gVCn6V3UXx8.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/newegg-gift-card-dealWindows CentralenXbox spending with a $100 Microsoft gift card was $83 at Newegg (UPDATE)2026-06-23T18:44:06Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/grNteQeScagJSWy2wwjVCi.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/storage/samsung-9100-pro-ssds-prime-dayWindows CentralenThe cheapest SSD prices since February expire soon — I don't want you to miss 49% off the Samsung 9100 PRO2026-06-23T17:26:04Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QbqnSo5JUyhbGSkKLgG3VT.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-season-14-can-season-of-death-awakening-live-up-to-the-post-expansion-hypeWindows CentralenDiablo 4 Season 14: Can the "Season of Death Awakening" live up to the post-expansion hype?2026-06-23T17:23:58Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/okP3xBUzhr7dQvNg6Z9AQU.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-rpg-studio-obsidian-is-facing-a-class-action-lawsuit-denies-each-and-every-allegationWindows Centralen"A systematic pattern of wage and hour violations": Xbox RPG studio Obsidian is facing a class action lawsuit, denies "each and every allegation"2026-06-23T17:06:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vojzehKUidUpCNDjR4y69F.png