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I tried Windows 11's new customizable Start menu: I'm shocked at how much control Microsoft is finally giving us

Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.

Windows Central · Jun 11

3 features the Surface Laptop needs to borrow from the Surface Laptop Ultra

The Surface Laptop Ultra shows what Microsoft can achieve at the high end, and several of its features could make the standard Surface Laptop a stronger option for everyday users.

Windows Central · Jun 9

Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs. MacBook Neo: The XPS wins in more categories than you’d expect

Dell's new XPS 13 for 2026, announced at Computex, is the new best competition for the MacBook Neo. But how exactly do the two laptops compare? I break things down to help discover where the XPS fills in the Neo's blind spots.

Windows Central · Jun 9

"We want this to be their first XPS": I found out more about Dell's XPS 13 strategy — and why it's the perfect starter PC

Dell's new XPS 13, announced at Computex 2026, is getting a lot of attention for its $599 student pricing. But there's a whole lot more going on behind the scenes, which I found out in a Dell and Intel roundtable discussion.

Windows Central · Jun 3

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what I think you should expect

The Xbox Games Showcase is pulling into view. Every year, people talk about how important these shows are for Microsoft, but with Xbox's 25th anniversary and a new direction ... there's a lot riding on this one.

Windows Central · Jun 3

ASUS finally gives us the mini PC we've been begging for, packed with a Snapdragon X2 Elite

In a joint announcement at Microsoft Build and Computex, ASUS has revealed its first mini PC powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite and answered our prayers in the process.

Windows Central · Jun 2

Microsoft says Windows 11’s Defender is enough for most users but admits some third‑party tools still offer extras

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built‑in Defender offers solid protection for most users, though third‑party antivirus tools provide extra features.

Windows Central · Jun 2

I tried Microsoft's incredible Surface Laptop Ultra: This might be the best laptop ever made, and RTX Spark is seriously impressive

I went hands-on with Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of launch later this year, and I've been blown away by its design and, more importantly, performance.

Windows Central · Jun 2

'Flydigi Vader 5S' wired Xbox controller review — It's a bit ugly, but it has some fantastic features I wish more Xbox controllers had by default

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is especially true for the Flydigi Vader 5S, whose gaudy and incongruous design betrays some pretty awesome features that I wish more controllers had.

Windows Central · Jun 2

Haptics make racing games feel so real that I can't believe I was actually indoors using a PC and not on a racetrack

I tried a haptic seat targeted at sim racing, and the experience is unlike anything I've ever had before. This is the next big step in immersion in video games.

Windows Central · May 31