SHOCKING: 29 - What They Never Told You

Xbox Game Pass price gets a massive price cut — Here's the details and the fate of Call of Duty for 2026

After last year's wildly unpopular 50% price hike, Microsoft has reverted a ton of it. Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft Classics will remain, previous Call of Duty games will too, but this year's will be a retail-only affair. What's going on?

Windows Central · Apr 21

April's Windows 11 update reportedly causes blue screens and boot loops on HP and Dell PCs

I'd find it easier to stay on top of OS updates, were it not for all the issues caused by said updates.

PC Gamer · Apr 21

'A performance tool that requires a graduate seminar before breakfast has already lost the room': Why Windows Task Manager looks like it's getting CPU usage wrong

There's more to CPU utilisation calculations than at first meet the eye.

PC Gamer · Apr 21

"The vault is solid, the delivery truck is not" — strong key storage, shaky transfer: why this Windows Recall feature raises new security questions

A security researcher's TotalRecall Reloaded tool finds a way to sidestep Windows 11's security features for Windows Recall, granting it access to sensitive data even without Windows Hello authentication.

Windows Central · Apr 20

Microsoft is finally adding the right kind of AI support to Windows 11 as it struggles to combat AI popularity on Mac

Support for AI agents on the Taskbar and Search Box are coming to Windows 11 next month, Microsoft has confirmed.

Windows Central · Apr 20

Original Task Manager creator explains why it lies to you about CPU usage — former Microsoft engineer shows unique solution to a seemingly simple, but actually complicated, task

Dave Plummer pops the hood on Task Manager and explains how it gets your PC's CPU usage (and why it feels off sometimes).

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 20

14 defaults I think are worth changing: Windows 11 feels modern, but many out‑of‑box settings push services, tracking, and clutter.

Windows 11 isn't perfect out of the box. These 14 default settings can slow your computer, reduce privacy, and add clutter. Here's how to fix them.

Windows Central · Apr 19

I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving?

ASUS and Qualcomm created a stellar Windows laptop in the Zenbook A16, but can it handle any PC gaming? I tested a few favorites to find out.

Windows Central · Apr 19

Buying a laptop in 2026 is complicated — here's a survival guide to help you make the best choice

Buying a laptop in 2026 is complicated thanks to the ongoing RAM crisis. Here are some tips to help you decide whether to buy a new laptop now or wait.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 19

Zorin OS 18.1 adds guided migrations, stronger app compatibility and wider hardware support, making switching from Windows far more practical for millions [clone]

Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.

Windows Central · Apr 18