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Microsoft confirms that Samsung is killing OneDrive integration on its Galaxy phones very soon: Here's what will happen to your photo backups

Starting September 30, Samsung Galaxy users will no longer be able to backup their photos to OneDrive using the Gallery app.

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5 extremely popular Steam apps that aren't games — Level up your PC with these useful utilities and tools

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.

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Discord boosts performance on Snapdragon X PCs by releasing a native Arm app

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

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'007: First Light' review — Not content with being one of the best stealth-action games in years, it also comes with a huge warning to the world

Hitman legends IO Interactive have another absolute banger on their hands with 007: First Light, which effortlessly weaves authentic classic Bond stealth-action with poignant plot points that should worry anyone paying attention.

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I knew Linux PCs would get a free pass from California's controversial age-verification law for operating systems

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

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Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8kHz review: the fastest, most precise competitive gaming keyboard ever made?

Razer is doubling down on the "Pro" in its Huntsman lineup. The new V3 Pro TKL 8KHz takes the already excellent V3 platform and injects it with a massive 8,000Hz HyperPolling boost, improved acoustics, and the game-changing Snap Tap technology. Aimed squarely at the esports crowd, this $169.99 deck offers…

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"Every Xbox controller can be calibrated": This app's "historic breakthrough" claims to fix Xbox stick drift forever

Stick drift plagues countless Xbox and PC gamers, and it's not always an easy fix. That's hopefully changing now that DriftGuard has added full calibration support for ALL Xbox gamepads.

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Microsoft’s Surface launch was so quiet I regret paying attention

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.

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"Leave it to Surface to do it best": Privacy screens are changing, and I dug into how Microsoft's approach differs from HP, Lenovo, and Dell

Microsoft upgraded its Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) with an integrated privacy screen unlike the others. I went back into our archives to figure out which laptop brand did it first, who followed up, and why Surface has the new best implementation.

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"The MG-1 MK.II is on a whole other level": Maingear's revamped gaming PC addresses (almost) all of my last-gen complaints

Maingear impressed us with its MG-1 pre-built gaming PC in 2025, and the company has now returned with an MG-1 MK.II model that addresses most of the complaints I had. Here's what you need to know before buying.

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I tried GameSir's revolutionary new game controller and it's the most mind-blowing thing I've used in years

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.

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"I wish these huge corporations would stop ruining things people love" — Destiny 2 fans rally with petition and call for everyone to log on June 9

Destiny 2 fans fight ending updates with a massive Change.org petition and a June 9 global log-in protest.

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"AI definitely has a place in gaming": I asked readers about the future of gaming AI, and I wasn't expecting these answers

AI fatigue is already a real thing, but I can't help but assume that its implementation in gaming is only getting started. I asked our readers what they think about this trend, and most answers were surprisingly helpful. Here's what Windows Central readers think about AI in gaming.

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I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience

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

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I bought Valve's new Steam Controller with my own money for a solid week of PC gaming — and you only need to know about one genuine downside

Valve takes another shot at a PC gaming controller that tempts players away from their consoles, and it convinced me to buy. So, was it worth the asking price?

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"Congrats to the owners of a brand new $6k paperweight": Valorant dev Riot makes players think Vanguard anti-cheat will brick their PCs, causing uproar — here's what's really happening

A new controversial post from Valorant studio Riot Games has sparked an uproar in the game's community, fueling a misunderstanding about its anti-cheat.

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"I regard it as a great missed opportunity": Former DOOM dev reveals new details about Xbox's canceled Halo 'Titan' MMO that never saw the light of day

Ex-DOOM and Ensemble Studios dev Sandy Petersen has revealed new details about Microsoft's dead Halo MMO that was canceled 20 years ago.

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Windows 11 tests new accessibility upgrades including screen tint and improved Braille support

Windows 11 is testing several new accessibility features through the Insider Program, including improved support for Braille displays, a new screen tint option, updates to Voice Access, and changes to Magnifier.

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Flashback: The 2016 Chrome and Android‑apps story that predicted today’s Googlebooks moment

A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.

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Microsoft’s Copilot marketing chief is leaving, but not before defining a radical ‘Agentic’ future for Windows

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

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Microsoft admits forcing the floating Copilot button on Office users was a mistake—but engagement went up anyway

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.

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MSI's next "Claw 8 EX AI+" moves closer to a $2,000 price tag — as the handheld gaming industry seemingly loses its collective mind

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.

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Windows Central Podcast: Are Microsoft's new Surface PCs too expensive?

On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's new Surface for Business announcements, and their pricing.

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5 NEW ID@Xbox games for you to try next: Underrated horror, metroidvania, puzzlers, a Mirror's Edge-like, and more!

From run-and-hide horror to wholesome plant puzzles, we think these hidden gems should be next in your game queue.

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