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Fanatec has bridged the gap between real and virtual racing in spectacular fashion

By Richard Devine published 27 May 26

Gaming Sim racing with a PC or Xbox has got more and more realistic over the years, but this wheel from Fanatec takes it to a whole other level.

Move over Forza, 'Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks' is the Ork version of Twisted Metal I've been hammering for

By Michael Hoglund published 27 May 26

ID@Xbox Vehicular manslaughter in the Warhammer universe is every bit as awesome as it sounds.

Some of my favorite Steam apps aren't games — What's your top choice?

By Cale Hunt published 26 May 26

PC gaming Steam has more than 100,000 games it wants to sell you, but some of the platform's most popular listings aren't games at all. Here are five that I don't regret adding to my collection.

Why is the Surface Laptop 8's privacy screen better than the others? I found out.

By Cale Hunt published 24 May 26

Laptops I took a trip into the Windows Central archives to find out how laptop privacy screens have evolved over the years.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s Surface launch lands with a thud

By Sean Endicott published 24 May 26

Surface This year’s Spring Surface drop arrived with no event, no excitement, and no clear strategy; just another quiet refresh at a time when the brand needs direction.

This new controller is going to change everything for racing games

By Richard Devine published 23 May 26

Gaming I finally got my hands on GameSir's Swift Drive prototype, and it's beyond any of my expectations. This is a truly game-changing product.

Ask Copilot expected to arrive on Windows 11's Taskbar this summer

By Zac Bowden published 26 May 26

Windows 11 First announced last year, a new document has confirmed that Microsoft's upcoming "Ask Copilot" feature for Windows 11's Taskbar is arriving mid-2026.

Discord now runs natively on Snapdragon X PCs

By Sean Endicott published 26 May 26

Apps Discord has released a native Arm build for Windows on Arm, improving performance on Snapdragon X PCs.

California exempts Linux from new age-verification law

By Kevin Okemwa published 26 May 26

SOFTWARE California lawmakers move to exempt Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, set to take effect January 1, 2027.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s Surface launch lands with a thud

By Sean Endicott published 24 May 26

Surface This year’s Spring Surface drop arrived with no event, no excitement, and no clear strategy; just another quiet refresh at a time when the brand needs direction.

Windows 11 brings back taskbar controls, but not the way Windows 10 did

By Mauro Huculak published 23 May 26

Windows 11 Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

Can't decide which HP laptop is best for you? I can help.

By Cale Hunt last updated 27 May 26

Laptops HP's lineup of laptops includes countless models made for different types of users. I'm here to decipher the brands and makes to help you get the best HP laptop.

The best PCs for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more

By Rebecca Spear last updated 27 May 26

PCs If you're a creator relying on Adobe's suite of products, there are a lot of awesome PCs from which you can choose. These are some of our favorites.

Stay connected everywhere with these top-rated 5G laptops

By Cale Hunt last updated 27 May 26

Laptops Windows laptops with 5G can keep you connected just about anywhere, even when you're outside of Wi-Fi range. They're perfect for professionals in all fields.

Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.

By Cale Hunt last updated 27 May 26

Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.

You don’t need a new Surface to feel Windows 11 haptics thanks to the Surface Slim Pen 2

By Sean Endicott published 27 May 26

Surface Microsoft’s Slim Pen 2 just gained system‑level haptic support, unlocking Windows 11’s new tactile feedback on older and cheaper Surface hardware.

Why is the Surface Laptop 8's privacy screen better than the others? I found out.

By Cale Hunt published 24 May 26

Laptops I took a trip into the Windows Central archives to find out how laptop privacy screens have evolved over the years.

Game while avoiding heatwaves by this using this Mini-PC that's now on sale

By Alexander Cope published 27 May 26

Deals The Geekom A9 Max is a miniature-sized PC gaming rig that can run intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 at a solid 60fps/1080p and power through AI tasks, and it's now on special offer

AMD's Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7900X CPU remains a smart pick in 2026

By Alexander Cope last updated 26 May 26

Deals We have found a limited-time sale on the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, giving keyboard warriors and gamers a chance to significantly improve their PCs' performance for much less.

Dell's Memorial Day laptop deals start at just $529

By Cale Hunt published 25 May 26

Deals Dell is currently blowing out a bunch of its laptops during Memorial Day weekend, and I found the 5 best sales that start at just $529 for a limited time.

Not even Dell can beat Best Buy's Memorial Day laptop sales

By Cale Hunt published 25 May 26

Deals Memorial Day weekend is home to plenty of tech deals, and Best Buy actually has some better prices than Dell when it comes to Dell's own laptops.

Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale has discounted several sweet PC gaming accessories

By Alexander Cope published 25 May 26

Deals Best Buy is hosting a grand Memorial Day sale for a variety of SteelSeries gaming keyboards, mice, and gamebuds that we at Windows Central and our friends at TechRadar thoroughly enjoyed using for PC gaming and casual use.

Clear out schoolwork on the go with this discounted laptop with a 120Hz display and 16GB RAM

By Alexander Cope published 23 May 26

Deals The Dell 16 Laptop trades a fancy design for pure workload power at a mid-range listing price with its 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM, Intel Core Ultra 7-256V, and more

MSI's next Claw gaming handheld is so expensive that I doubt anyone cares

By Ben Wilson published 22 May 26

Handhelds MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld is listed at Australian retailers with a shockingly high price, sparking skepticism as better‑value options dominate the market.

Winhanced now supports over 108 emulators

By Adam Hales published 19 May 26

Winhanced Winhanced keeps expanding with PS5 support, emulator integration, improved navigation, and app launching features for Windows handheld gamers.

New Winhanced update brings low‑power downloads

By Adam Hales published 17 May 26

Winhanced Winhanced’s latest 0.9.6.5 update introduces a new low power download mode for Windows handheld gaming devices, alongside refreshed launcher icons and fixes for devices like the Legion Go.

Fanatec has bridged the gap between real and virtual racing in spectacular fashion

By Richard Devine published 27 May 26

Gaming Sim racing with a PC or Xbox has got more and more realistic over the years, but this wheel from Fanatec takes it to a whole other level.

Crash Bandicoot is now playable in Spyro through an impressive fan mod

By Adam Hales published 27 May 26

Spyro + Crash A fan-made Unreal Engine 5 project called Sprash combines Crash Bandicoot and Spyro into one playable experience, featuring upgraded visuals, co-op multiplayer, and classic Spyro levels.

Move over Forza, 'Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks' is the Ork version of Twisted Metal I've been hammering for

By Michael Hoglund published 27 May 26

ID@Xbox Vehicular manslaughter in the Warhammer universe is every bit as awesome as it sounds.

Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025

By Cale Hunt last updated 27 May 26

PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.

Former Forza Horizon devs tease their new narrative racing game

By Adam Hales published 27 May 26

Gaming Creative director Mike Brown and more developers have teased a reveal for their new narrative-led open-world racing game.

Microsoft finally lets Office users hide floating Copilot button

By Kevin Okemwa published 22 May 26

AI Microsoft admits the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was a mistake, and will now allow users to move the AI back to the ribbon.

Ex-Microsoft exec says it missed "the AI wave" after fumbling mobile

By Kevin Okemwa published 19 May 26

AI Former Microsoft executive Mat Velloso claims the company missed its chance with AI, citing past failures in the internet and mobile.

Mustafa Suleyman: AI will take over your white-collar job in 18 months

By Kevin Okemwa published 18 May 26

AI Microsoft’s AI chief says white‑collar jobs could vanish in 18 months as automation accelerates across organizations.

Microsoft's AI data center in Kenya could "switch off half the country"

By Kevin Okemwa published 12 May 26

AI Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.

Satya Nadella believes Sam Altman may have been fired out of jealousy

By Kevin Okemwa published 12 May 26

AI Microsoft CEO says he is "very proud" the company risked investing in OpenAI.

The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: Copilot in Windows lost its exclusive edge

By Kevin Okemwa published 6 May 26

AI Copilot in Windows 11 doesn't feel as exclusive after Microsoft and OpenAI's new non-exclusive deal.

Copilot marketing boss leaving Microsoft

By Kevin Okemwa published 22 May 26

MICROSOFT Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Copilot marketing chief, will leave next year after helping reimagine Windows for the agentic era.

Teams pop‑ups blamed on Apple, says Microsoft

By Kevin Okemwa published 20 May 26

TEAMS A macOS security update is causing Microsoft Teams to repeatedly ask for location access, sparking frustration among Mac users

Residents protest Microsoft’s data center amid utility concerns

By Kevin Okemwa published 20 May 26

MICROSOFT Microsoft’s St. Joseph County data center project faces community backlash over water access and rising utility bills.

Microsoft launched a Bing “concierge bot” 10 years ago — the same idea Google is now pushing

By John Callaham published 19 May 26

Flashback From our archives: A decade ago Microsoft was already testing a Bing “concierge bot,” an early take on the AI agents Google is only now announcing.

Claude Code loses ground at Microsoft as Copilot CLI takes over

By Kevin Okemwa published 15 May 26

MICROSOFT Microsoft is ditching Claude Code for Copilot CLI, leaving developers frustrated and raising questions about financial motives.

Microsoft’s $30 billion AI win from OpenAI cost $100 billion

By Kevin Okemwa published 14 May 26

MICROSOFT Microsoft has reportedly spent more than $100 billion on its partnership with OpenAI, largely on infrastructure and hosting costs.

Logitech’s cushioned keyboard and mouse challenge the setup I’ve used for years

By Sean Endicott published 26 May 26

Accessories Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus keyboard and mouse add built‑in cushions that allow for more relaxed hand positions. The real question is whether they'll convince me to upgrade?

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8kHz is a competitive beast

By Daniel Rubino published 25 May 26

Review Pure speed meets professional precision in Razer’s latest TKL evolution.

Meet the Tom’s Guide Savings Squad, here to rescue your wallet

By WinC Staff published 11 May 26

Announcement The Tom’s Guide Savings Squad is officially live, officially useful, and officially ready to help you stretch your tech budget further than you thought possible.