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Valve rolls out the red carpet for its new Steam controller with battery warnings, gamepad quick-chat and—bonus!—remote download controls

Finally, even less reason to get up off the sofa.

PC Gamer

"First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1

Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.

Windows Central

Chinese GPU maker Lisuan Tech becomes only the fourth GPU maker ever to earn Microsoft WHQL certification — LX 7G100 GPU joins Nvidia, AMD, and Intel as it crosses the WHQL driver finish line, first Chinese firm to earn certification

Lisuan Tech has secured Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification for its 6nm graphics cards, making it only the fourth company to ever do so.

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"GitHub is failing me, every single day, and it is personal": After Xbox and Windows, now GITHUB is in crisis — Microsoft, what are you doing?

One of GitHub's most staple contributors announced they are abandoning ship due to constant outages. GitHub's COO responds, promising change, but is it all too little too late?

Windows Central

Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: The best Windows laptop of the year?

Dell's refreshed XPS is a stunner

Valve’s $99 Steam Controller has a big problem — and it's not the price

Valve’s $99 Steam Controller raises concerns over price and limited compatibility, with PC Game Pass users facing a major drawback due to Steam-only functionality.

Windows Central

Google's "$3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11" has sold out in less than a month

Despite free alternatives you can create at home, Back Market's first batch of $3 ChromeOS Flex installation sticks has sold out less than a month after being introduced.

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After the latest PowerToys update I have one less reason to swap from Windows 11 to Linux

PowerToys v0.99.0 adds Grab And Move and Power Display, improving window control and monitor management while delivering a long list of fixes throughout the app.

Windows Central

Proton VPN's promises post-quantum groundwork, Stealth for Linux, and slick new app releases

Proton VPN has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 roadmap, promising a major new WireGuard codebase, the Stealth protocol for Linux users, and advanced tools for its business clients. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming upgrades.

TechRadar

Microsoft's Windows K2 could be Windows 11's tipping point, and finally deliver the experience users expected: "When the Windows brand is under attack, it drags the whole Microsoft brand down with it."

Windows K2 may be the bold move Microsoft needs to redefine Windows 11, swaying users away from the negative sentiments around the OS.

Windows Central

“Microsoft didn’t mention these 4 hidden Windows 11 features” and they might matter more than the ones they did talk about

Windows 11 build 26300.8289 adds hidden features such as a new Run dialog, Taskbar relocation, spinning animation, and Storage tweaks to the Experimental channel.

Windows Central

$Microsoft is updating Windows Update, creating a fractal of fixes that target shutdown and reboot settings, scheduling issues, and more besides$

Microsoft is updating Windows Update, creating a fractal of fixes that target shutdown and reboot settings, scheduling issues, and more besides

Doctor, heal thyself.

PC Gamer

"Microsoft finally remembers why Windows enthusiasts matter” — from Insider reboot to update control and community fixes, Windows 11 is finding its footing again

After months of frustration, this week’s Windows 11 news hints at a shift: Microsoft is rethinking its approach while the community keeps shaping the OS from the outside.

Windows Central

Microsoft is finally giving us full control over Windows 11 updates, including delaying them indefinitely, and I couldn't be happier

'Shutdown, Restart on your terms' with 'fewer disruptions', Microsoft says — these are overdue, but nevertheless impressive changes.

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The Independent UK

Bitdefender Total Security review, tried and tested by an antivirus expert

This security package offers plenty of options as well as being quick to clamp down on threats

Windows Central

“Your apps should update themselves” — Winget-AutoUpdate is the missing piece for automatic app updates on Windows 11

Winget-AutoUpdate automates app updates on Windows 11, eliminating manual commands and giving winget users full control.

Windows Central

Should you debloat Windows 11? The custom ISO scene is bigger than you think

Frustrated Windows 11 users are scrambling for debloater tools to improve their experience, as Microsoft continues to ignore their plight.

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What is Windows K2? Inside Microsoft’s big plan to save Windows 11 and win back trust from users.

Microsoft has restructured its Windows team to better position Windows 11 as a strong platform that people should want to use. Here's how it's going about that.

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MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ review

MSI's flippable laptop can do aplenty

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft will allow users to indefinitely pause updates in Windows 11 — first change in over a decade to the mandatory update policy

Microsoft is introducing major changes to Windows 11 updates, giving users greater control by allowing extended or indefinite update pausing, restoring normal shutdown and restart options even when updates are pending, and improving clarity about which updates are installed.

Windows Central

"Significant negative impact": Global PC shipments actually grew in Q1 2026, but I'm not celebrating yet — here's why

A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.

Windows Central

"It's almost impossible to recommend the Surface Laptop 13": I compare it to the MacBook Neo after Microsoft's price hike

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch and Apple's MacBook Neo have a lot in common, and normally it would be hard to decide. But with Surface prices going up, it's become much harder to recommend the Windows device. Here's my full comparison.

TechRadar

iPhone loyalty just hit a new high with only 3.6% of iOS users thinking of switching — but here's why I'm never ditching Android

iPhone owners are more committed than ever to the Apple ecosystem, but I'm sticking with Google.

Windows Central

Windows 11 is finally giving you real control over updates with new options to skip releases, pause longer, and stop forced restarts

Windows 11 is adding new update controls, including skipping updates during setup, longer pause options, clearer restart choices, and fewer monthly reboots.

Windows Central

Windows Insider reboot begins: Here's what's new in the first-ever Experimental Preview build

Microsoft has started moving Windows Insiders into the new Experimental Channel and the updated Beta Channel as part of a broader reboot of the program. The first Experimental Preview build is now available.

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