BIZARRE: 17 - You Need To See This

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

Microsoft launches new Windows 11 Beta channel for next-gen Arm PCs powered by Snapdragon X2 and RTX Spark chips

Windows 11 version 26H1 just gained a new preview channel, splitting testing between Experimental and Beta Channels on devices powered by Snapdragon X2 and RTX Spark chips.

Windows Central · Jun 9

Microsoft Build ignored the most barren part of Windows 11, and it's one only third-party developers can fix

Microsoft highlighted AI agents and native apps at Build, but the Windows 11 Widgets panel saw no improvements and still lacks useful options.

Windows Central · Jun 8

Microsoft Hyper-V/Windows Sandbox virtual machine software review

A powerful Windows-native virtualization stack that trades polish for control and flexibility

TechRadar · Jun 8

Acer PD243Y E review: This dual-panel 24-inch monitor is much more portable than you might imagine

Acer has made huge screen space remarkably portable, it's just a pity about the resolution.

TechRadar · Jun 8

I saw Asus' first Snapdragon-powered mini PC in person — and the Ascent QN10 could be the Mac mini M4 alternative for Windows users

The Asus Ascent QN10 is a gorgeous Snapdragon mini PC built from the ground up for local AI workloads.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 8

Phablets return? Getac's 8-inch Windows 11 rugged tablet looks like a large smartphone, takes SIM cards, and can make VOIP calls

Getac ZX80W rugged tablets combine Windows 11 ARM performance, AI processing, and industrial durability for demanding field operations across sectors.

TechRadar · Jun 7

Pipes.exe is a co-op horror game about the world's favourite screensaver

No, not the flying toasters.

PC Gamer · Jun 7

Windows just had an amazing week: Between silicon, devices, and OS improvements, I am excited to be a Windows user again

Great, affordable Windows laptops, powerful high-end silicon, platform improvements, and more came together this week to send a message: Windows is back.

Windows Central · Jun 7

RetroPad is a ‘full-feature-parity version of Notepad from XP’ in just 2,749 bytes — x86 assembly coded apps comes from Windows legend Dave W Plummer

A 'full-feature-parity version of Notepad' has been written in x86 assembly and it weighs in at under 3KB.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 7