A brilliant new app makes your Xbox Ally look cleaner with proper Steam artwork Your Xbox Ally finally looks like a real storefront powered by proper artwork. Windows Central · Nov 11, 2025
After 3 years, Valve's Steam Deck is still one of the best gaming handhelds — but the conversation has changed The Steam Deck isn't far off being four years old now, and in a world with many other handhelds to choose from, how has it held up? Windows Central · Nov 11, 2025
Another billion‑dollar bet: Microsoft spends $9.7B on NVIDIA GPUs to fuel Copilot and Azure AI The $9.7B deal highlights how AI demand is outpacing compute supply — and why Microsoft keeps signing billion‑dollar contracts. Windows Central · Nov 11, 2025
The 7 apps I always install first on a Windows 11 PC — and they're all FREE I spend more time than an average person setting up fresh installations of Windows 11, so here's a little list of the first seven apps I always put on any PC. Windows Central · Nov 11, 2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming could be gearing up for an official launch in India — here's what we know (Update: It's live now!) Microsoft has confirmed now that Xbox Cloud Gaming is rolling out in India! Here's what you need to know. Windows Central · Nov 11, 2025
Microsoft hits the brakes on Windows 11 File Explorer 'recommended files' feature Microsoft has paused the rollout of an upcoming new feature for the File Explorer on Windows 11 that promoted "recommended" files in large thumbnails at the top of the File Explorer Home tab. Windows Central · Nov 10, 2025
Next‑gen Xbox games are coming — here’s how Microsoft is helping devs build them The new tools are designed to make next‑gen Xbox games load faster, look better, and run smoother.” Windows Central · Nov 10, 2025
Xbox Ally 2026 update roadmap — Improvements for gaming on Windows 11 and next-gen Xbox in detail The Xbox Ally is pretty decent out of the box, but there's a lot to fix up and improve. Here's what we know is coming for the Xbox Ally in 2026, which also offers a glimpse at the next-gen Xbox, too. Windows Central · Nov 10, 2025
This 4K webcam feels like a killer value — even without the free lifetime Camo Studio subscription included The Razer Kiyo V2 delivers a fair amount of value for just $150, undercutting a lot of the competition. Razer's deal with Camo is the icing on the cake. Windows Central · Nov 9, 2025
How I turned a cheap mini PC into a AAA gaming machine — tips for inexpensive and reliable cloud gaming with NVIDIA and Xbox If you set it up correctly, you can easily play everything from AAA games to indie games using a mini PC. Here's how to do that. Windows Central · Nov 9, 2025
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is the ultimate unfair advantage — your perfect controller for Black Ops 7 Razer's latest Wolverine controller is only for PC players, but with that comes some serious benefits. You won't find a faster controller than this anywhere else. Windows Central · Nov 9, 2025
7 common mistakes to avoid when buying a mini PC — keep yourself safe and get the computer that does what you actually want Unfortunately, there are several common mistakes people make when buying a mini PC. Here are the seven things you should avoid to ensure you get a reliable and safe device. Windows Central · Nov 9, 2025
Alienware 16X Aurora shows Alienware can do value right, and I've come away impressed I've been testing the Alienware 16X Aurora and its more affordable sibling, and Alienware has done a great job targeting more budget-conscious PC gamers. Windows Central · Nov 9, 2025
You could get a Steam Deck — or you could put SteamOS on a more powerful handheld for the ultimate portable gaming machine The Steam Deck's interface is amazing, but its hardware is relatively weak. You can have the best of both worlds by putting SteamOS on a Windows handheld. Windows Central · Nov 8, 2025
Windows Central · Nov 8, 2025 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (Xbox, PC) headset review — At the apex of headset luxury This is a gaming headset that can literally do it all. Simultaneous USB-C source mixing, support for every platform on Earth, next-level audio quality, and endless battery life. Serious specs come with a serious price tag, though.
Windows Central · Nov 7, 2025 Microsoft is removing yet another handy Windows 11 feature — the ability to view photos in the Phone Link app The Phone Link app is losing support for viewing photos from your phone. Microsoft says to use the File Explorer app instead.
Windows Central · Nov 7, 2025 Memory shortages could kill NVIDIA's RTX 50 SUPER cards | Rumor or not, now is a good time to consider buying a GPU A new rumor suggests that NVIDIA has killed its unannounced RTX 50-series SUPER GPUs due to GDDR7 shortages. Worse, it could drive up prices for the standard Blackwell cards. Here's what you need to know.
Windows Central · Nov 7, 2025 Windows 11 version 26H1: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's special OS release now shipping on new hardware Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H1 is now shipping exclusively on new PCs that ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what you need to know.
Windows Central · Nov 7, 2025 ON THIS DAY: Windows Camera hands-on with slow motion video From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.
Windows Central · Nov 6, 2025 Oprah just endorsed a Windows laptop for the first time in more than a decade — Why we agree with the pick and where to buy it on sale The annual list of "Oprah's Favorite Things" for 2025 includes something unlike the others — a laptop. It's the first time since 2012 that a laptop has been included in the list, and it's one that we've been raving about all year.
TechRadar · Nov 6, 2025 Microsoft is finally adding a real em-dash shortcut to Windows 11 – just as AI made you want to stop using it Got to dash? If you want the long variety of this punctuation in Windows 11, you can now have it without a ridiculously clunky 'shortcut'.
Windows Central · Nov 6, 2025 Keychron’s ceramic keyboard is gorgeous (and kind of a disaster) I've been using the Keychron Q16 HE 8K, a truly impressive full-ceramic keyboard with killer performance. I'm not so certain we need ceramic keyboards, though.
Windows Central · Nov 6, 2025 NVIDIA’s latest driver update wrecks Forza — here’s how to fix it Reports from frustrated players suggest NVIDIA's latest game ready driver is breaking Forza Horizon 3 and other older titles, but there's a workaround.
Windows Central · Nov 5, 2025 These are my most trusted mini PC brands — with personal recommendations, shopping insights, and safety tips to help you find a reliable little computer There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.
Windows Central · Nov 5, 2025 HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) vs. ASUS Zenbook A14: Budget OLED laptops face off The ASUS Zenbook A14 and the HP OmniBook 5 14 are two PCs we tested that do a lot of great things at an affordable price. This comparison aims to help you make the right decision at checkout.