Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

RARE PHOTOS: 8 | Rare Historical Photos

Xbox Ally in 2026: Thoughts on the state of "Xbox Mode" on Windows PC, AutoSR tested, and what comes next for Xbox Helix

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.

Windows Central

Steam Deck OLED vs Legion Go S: Which Handheld Gaming Device Is Right for You?

Steam Deck OLED vs Legion Go S comparison covering battery life, display quality, SteamOS, performance, and handheld gaming PC features.

Player One

Report: PlayStation won't release its single player games on Windows PC or Steam anymore — putting pressure on Xbox as it considers bringing exclusives back

PlayStation maker Sony will reportedly no longer release its single player exclusives on PC, raising questions about if and how Xbox will respond.

Windows Central

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

The first true MacBook Neo rivals are here, packing double the RAM and storage of Apple's budget laptop

Honor, ASUS, and HP are the first to ship laptops powered by Intel Wildcat Lake CPUs, matching the price of the MacBook Neo but with more storage and memory.

Windows Central

MacBook Neo finally has a rival — Intel Wildcat Lake laptops promise double the RAM and battery life for under $600

A new Intel Wild Lake laptop hits retail as a potential MacBook Neo competitor. What does it offer?

Tom’s Guide

Your new Steam Controller will not work with the Xbox app and PC Game Pass unless you use third-party software on Windows

Game Pass titles from the Xbox PC app can't communicate properly with Valve's new controller via Steam Input, an issue that's currently only fixed with fan-made apps.

Windows Central

Microsoft admits Windows users 'experienced some challenges' with the forced CoPilot key — now it's finally doing something about it

Microsoft has acknowledged the dedicated Copilot key on Windows hasn't been universally loved, and a future Windows 11 update will allow users to remap it.

Tom’s Guide

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'This game is extremely broken': The dev of VKD3D-Proton, software for running Direct3D 12 games on Linux, isn't enjoying Forza Horizon 6 very much

Less hot snakes, more hot wheels, please Xbox. Sorry, XBOX.

PC Gamer

I’m a MacBook Pro loyalist, but how much work can I actually do on a cheap MacBook Neo? The answer shocked me (and saved me a lot of money)

I replaced my premium M5 MacBook Pro with Apple’s budget $599 MacBook Neo to see if an iPhone-derived A18 Pro chip can handle a content creator’s workload.

Tom’s Guide

"Atrocious implementation": Microsoft's unremovable Copilot button is driving Excel users crazy with forced AI in spreadsheets

Microsoft’s Copilot button in Excel is unremovable, blocking sheets and frustrating users who call the implementation atrocious.

Windows Central

Microsoft admits Windows 11's dedicated Copilot key breaks certain workflows: Confirms plans to let users restore "Right Ctrl" or "Context menu" key later this year

Windows 11's special Copilot Key has not been the popular hit that Microsoft was hoping it would be, and has now confirmed plans to let users remap the button back to its old functionality.

Windows Central

How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows (5 Methods That Actually Work)

Can't open iPhone photos on your PC? Learn how to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 10 & 11 using built-in apps, right-click shortcuts, or free batch tools.

inkl

Microsoft is rebuilding XBOX and Windows 11 while Surface collects dust

Xbox and Windows 11 are being rebuilt with real fixes and leadership. Surface, meanwhile, feels stuck with years‑old hardware and no clear direction.

Windows Central

Winhanced 0.9.6.5 rolls out low‑power downloads and key Legion Go fixes, improving handheld gaming life

Winhanced’s latest 0.9.6.5 update introduces a new low power download mode for Windows handheld gaming devices, alongside refreshed launcher icons and fixes for devices like the Legion Go.

Windows Central

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Windows Central

Lenovo's impossibly lightweight 'Aura Edition' Windows laptop offers huge battery life, but I have questions

"The lightest laptop I've ever used": Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition (Gen 11) offers huge battery life, but there's a downside in its pricing.

Tom’s Hardware

Forza Horizon 6 boots up in just 4 seconds instead of 90 with new Advanced Shader Delivery tech and AMD GPUs — Microsoft claims 95% reduction in gaming load times

Microsoft is bringing Advanced Shader Delivery to Windows 11 PCs at large, after introducing the tech on Xbox ROG Ally handhelds last year. The company says you can expect up to 95% faster load times in Forza Horizon 6, for instance, going from 90 seconds to just 4 seconds on…

Windows Central

"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

I got my first extended taste of a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, and I can't believe how well it went. Here are a few things you should know if you're considering a new laptop with Qualcomm's silicon.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft will soon automatically uninstall bad Windows drivers and this new tool could be a game changer for your PC

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 tool that lets it remove faulty drivers after updates.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Windows Central

Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

Windows Central

Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout — but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck

Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

Windows Central

ON THIS DAY: Microsoft offers an olive branch for users of 'Non-Genuine' Windows PCs to get a Windows 10 upgrade

Microsoft has clarified that it is working with some of its PC OEM partners to give its PC customers with a "Non-Genuine" version of Windows installed a "very attractive" offer to upgrade to a fully licensed version of Windows 10 when it launches later this year.

Windows Central

Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself

Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.

Tom’s Guide

I used the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition for a week — this 2-pound OLED ultraportable is my new favorite travel buddy

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition is a stellar OLED Windows laptop with great battery life. It's a top MacBook Air rival, though its high price hurts.

Dot Esports

How to start playing Forza Horizon 6 before release

Pretend you're a Kiwi.

Windows Central

I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future

Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.

1 … 7 8 9 10

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.