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“Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use

PowerToys adds Grab And Move to Windows 11, letting you drag and resize windows from anywhere using simple shortcuts.

Windows Central · May 13

"A welcome change:" Xbox’s new update is making achievements feel meaningful again — thanks to Gamerscore badges

Xbox’s latest Insider update introduces tiered Gamerscore badges, a new boot animation, and improved library filters as Microsoft continues refining the Xbox experience.

Windows Central · May 13

Start your engines, Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 release dates, launch times, and Early Access is upon us — here's when it comes out, and how to play early

Forza Horizon 6 is releasing in under a week, and ahead of its arrival, Xbox and Playground Games have announced its official release dates and launch times.

Windows Central · May 13

I turned Windows 11 into my own version of Windows 12 and the results feel closer to Microsoft’s future than you’d expect

You can transform Windows 11 into a Windows 12‑style desktop with Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin, which features a minimalist Start menu and a movable and resizable Taskbar.

Windows Central · May 13

Googlebooks are coming, but should Microsoft be scared? Windows 11's biggest threat could be Android PCs if things don't improve

Microsoft's constant blunders with Windows 11 have opened the market up to major competition, and now Google is capitalizing.

Windows Central · May 13

"Project Saluki": A new Xbox Game Pass tier has been unearthed, alongside a curious "Positron" potential disc-to-digital program — and it could be huge

The newest Xbox Game Pass tiers appear to be specifically targeting the lucrative Chinese market, and is Microsoft also working on a disc-to-digital program?

Windows Central · May 13

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 was the best-selling game on Steam last week, well ahead of launch — the game beating it now is another huge Xbox Game Pass title

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 is slated to be one of this year's biggest games, and ahead of its launch, it's become a top seller on the PC gaming store Steam.

Windows Central · May 12

Minecraft: Java Edition just got two massive multiplayer features we've all wanted for years — it's finally on par with Bedrock's options, and could even work with mods

The latest Minecraft Snapshot brings two huge multiplayer features to Java Edition, finally giving it parity with Bedrock Edition in that regard.

Windows Central · May 12

New Copilot keyboard shortcuts are coming to Microsoft 365

Microsoft is standardizing Copilot access across Windows, Mac, and Web by replacing varied app triggers with a single floating UI and the Alt + C shortcut.

Windows Central · May 12

Kenya's President warns Microsoft’s $1 billion AI data center will "switch off half the country" — but my government insists it hasn't failed or withdrawn from the project

Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.

Windows Central · May 12