A YouTuber just stress-tested a Snapdragon X2 laptop for 17 hours straight YouTuber DevonDoesTech ran a 17-hour live stream on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite. Windows Central · Aug 13
Microsoft's nemesis returns: Nightmare Eclipse is back with a new zero day which could be bad news for Windows users This is the tenth zero-day the disgruntled researcher disclosed, and yet another released soon after a Patch Tuesday. TechRadar · Aug 13
The guy who built Windows Task Manager in 1996 just remade it with a cyberpunk vibe — but there's one big issue for PC users The creator of the original Windows Task Manager has returned with an updated version, and it probably doesn't look anything like what you think. The big problem? Task Manager OG is currently only available for macOS, with Windows support coming soon. Here's what it looks like and why you might… Windows Central · Aug 13
1 in 3 Windows users have 'fallen into a reset trap' and can't escape Edge — I think it's high time Microsoft stopped messing around with default browser choices Users report encountering 'challenges' when trying to change their default browser, and being stuck with Edge when they don't want it. TechRadar · Aug 13
Leaked IdeaPad looks like a proper MacBook Neo rival — but I don't think Lenovo can beat Apple on price 'Pretty sure it won't share the same build quality': Lenovo's new laptop with MacBook Neo vibes is leaked, but skeptics are worried it won't match Apple's quality. TechRadar · Aug 13
Hands-on with AltTabby, Stardock's replacement for the Windows 11 Alt+Tab experience Stardock's AltTabby brings customizable views, search, and smart grouping to the Windows 11 Alt+Tab experience. I went hands-on with the brand-new app. Windows Central · Aug 13
New Windows zero-day flaw could give hackers deep access to your PC — how to stay safe Two different Windows flaws popped up this week. What connects them is that both could give bad actors system privileges. Tom’s Guide · Aug 13
Redditor turns Android phone into a desktop PC in a stroke of genius, sandwiching it between two huge CPU coolers so it runs Witcher 3 at 1080p ultra Nubia Z70 Ultra smartphone is transformed into a desktop PC in a remarkable fashion, drawing plenty of admiring oohs and ahhs. TechRadar · Aug 13
Windows 11's August update has arrived — here are 3 reasons to download it, including turbocharged app launching A speed-boosting feature that was previously for Windows 11 menus only now works with apps too. TechRadar · Aug 12
It looks like Windows updates might actually be speeding up the OS now Less AI, more performance improvements: I'm here for it. PC Gamer · Aug 12
New research shows Windows 11 keeps undermining basic browser choice with harmful design tactics A survey from the Browser Choice Alliance says Windows 11 makes changing default browsers harder than it should be. Most users want one‑click control, but many report resets, prompts, and links opening in Edge anyway. Windows Central · Aug 12
Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5101684 makes your PC more reliable, especially on devices with low amounts of system memory: PCs with 8GB RAM or less should feel more responsive Windows 11 is getting more reliability and performance upgrades with its latest update, which will benefit PCs with low amounts of system memory. Windows Central · Aug 12
Nvidia RTX Spark Geekbench scores just leaked — should Apple be worried about the fastest Windows laptops on the planet? Newly revealed Geekbench scores reveal a powerful chip that should easily rival Apple and Intel offerings. Tom’s Guide · Aug 11
'Not all heroes wear capes': Someone ported Word from 1990 to run in Windows 11, and it's perhaps the ultimate protest against Microsoft's bloat Think Windows 11's Notepad is too bloated these days? Someone got an ancient version of Word running natively in Windows 11. TechRadar · Aug 11
Creative Bloq · Aug 11 Are Chromebooks finally good enough for university students? Our Back-to-School series continues, and this time it's the former class clown's time to shine.
Windows Central · Aug 11 Reddit helped me find not one, but two AirDrop alternatives for Windows 11 Transferring files between an iPhone and a Windows PC can be awkward without the right apps. Blip and LocalSend make sending files seamless.
GamesRadar · Aug 11 Microsoft apparently just upped its Windows licence fee for OEM handheld and PC makers, and I'm taking it as an excuse to switch to Linux Microsoft has allegedly increased Windows OEM licence fees by 7% to 10%, according to a PC brand executive, and that could lead to higher handheld and PC prices.
Windows Central · Aug 11 My biggest Steam Deck regret was losing native PC Game Pass, but an open-source project called Xodus might finally undo that mistake Ever wish you could play PC Game Pass games natively on your Steam Deck or Steam Machine? No cloud or Windows install required? That's what this open-source project known as "Xodus" is attempting to achieve, and it's actually quite far along in its development journey.
PC Gamer · Aug 11 As if PCs weren't expensive enough already, Microsoft is reportedly now charging OEMs more for Windows licenses Supposedly, it's a "significant increase."
Player One · Aug 11 Valve Slowly Expands SteamOS to Third-Party Hardware as Beta Arrives on Intel-Based Handhelds Valve's SteamOS is slowly expanding beyond the Steam Deck to more third-party hardware, including the Intel-based ones.
Windows Central · Aug 10 Amid RAM price hikes, Microsoft reportedly raises Windows license cost, forcing OEMs to hike prices even further on hardware A new report claims Microsoft has raised the cost of the Windows license by up to 10% for certain OEMs, which is much higher than usual.
Windows Central · Aug 10 Microsoft isn't scrapping its unwanted OneDrive Photos app; it's just giving you a way to get rid of it Microsoft plans to release its OneDrive Photos app that rolled out accidentally, but the tech giant will let you uninstall it and have options for admins to manage the app.
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Can one free tool really replace Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox without slowing down your PC? Here’s all about Rclone and how it works Rclone can effectively replace three cloud apps like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox on Windows PCs. Running three separate background sync tools wastes over one gigabyte of memory and slows system performance. This lightweight open-source software mounts all your scattered cloud files into a single virtual drive. You eliminate background…
Windows Central · Aug 10 Notchify brings macOS-style “Dynamic Island” flair to Windows 11 — and it’s surprisingly useful if you can get by the ick factor Notchify is an indie Windows app that recreates Apple’s “Dynamic Island” concept, turning it into a customizable hub for notifications, media, and widgets. Available on the Microsoft Store for $1.99 with a free trial, Notchify blends playful design with practical utility, making it a surprisingly handy addition to any Windows…
Windows Central · Aug 10 Windows 11 is pulling picture passwords and pushing people to PINs, passwords, and biometrics You will soon lose the option to set up a picture password in Windows 11. Existing picture passwords still work, but Microsoft now pushes PINs, biometrics, and passwords.