Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Ben Wilson

I finally tried Windows 11 on ARM after four years of unfairly dismissing Qualcomm's misunderstood platform (and I'm obsessed)

A bargain find on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Pro X has completely changed how I feel about Windows on ARM, realizing my app compatibility fears were utterly wrong.

Windows Central

What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is a powerful collection of processors designed to deliver outstanding performance and efficiency for all purposes, including AI. It's expected to revolutionize Windows on Arm.

Windows Central

PWAs are awesome on Arm — here's why I'm ditching native Windows apps for lightweight alternatives with extra RAM

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are a lightweight, web-based alternative to native desktop apps that offer rapid installs and removal on Windows 11, and I love them.

Windows Central

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11

Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.

Windows Central

A new universal chat app combines Telegram, WhatsApp, and more, leaving me nostalgic for Trillian and MSN Messenger

Beeper is available now for Windows desktops, Android smartphones, and more, combining up to 14 chat services via a secure, decentralized network.

Windows Central

I still use a Windows XP app from 2003 to clean up my hard drive and I'll never stop

No matter how many tools and settings Microsoft adds to Windows 11, I'll always fall back on WinDirStat when I'm running low on storage.

Windows Central

I never expected Turtle Beach to build my new favorite flight stick but the VelocityOne Flightdeck is perfect

Turtle Beach offers an unparalleled experience that's better than anything I've tried to date, and it's about to become even better with a soon-to-release software update.

Windows Central

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT want to be anything but themselves to give you better, more detailed, and accurate responses

Multiple reports suggest that Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are more likely to generate more accurate responses when you trick them into thinking they are someone else and use positive reinforcement to boost their morale.

Windows Central

These are the 7 games you need to play on gaming handhelds this May: Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more

Looking for good games to play on your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, or other gaming handheld? Here's what we're currently obsessed with.

Windows Central

Crucial Pro Memory: Overclocking Edition DDR5 RAM review — Hitting the Ryzen sweet spot with no frills

Crucial expands its DDR5 desktop memory range with kits targeting gamers and enthusiasts looking to hit the 6000MT/s sweet spot, but is it worth it?

Windows Central

HYTE Y70 Touch review: A 4K 60Hz screen built into an extravagant PC case let down by bloated software

Almost certainly the most outrageous PC case I've ever seen, HYTE goes all-in by fitting a 4K multi-touchscreen into this tweak of its popular Y-Series range. It's as extra as it gets but cheaper than you might expect.

Windows Central

AMD launches brand new processors with premium integrated graphics: Ryzen 8000G Series desktop CPUs are available now

AMD's latest desktop CPUs are out now, and these Ryzen 8000G processors feature revolutionary integrated graphics and AI-centric NPUs. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G review: Skip that graphics card for now, this CPU is the new meta for budget PC gaming

Breaking the stigma of weak integrated graphics, the Ryzen 7 8700G is a revolutionary desktop processor perfect for a budget-conscious custom gaming PC.

Windows Central

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G review: The ultimate CPU for a budget-friendly custom gaming desktop is here

Bypassing expensive graphics cards, the Ryzen 5 8600G allows budget enthusiasts to build a capable desktop PC without sacrificing the latest AAA titles.

Windows Central

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Windows Central

Acer Swift Edge 16 laptop review: This ultralight OLED challenger is almost perfect for traveling workers

A refined option in the ultralight laptop category, the Swift Edge 16 boasts a striking OLED display but walks a delicate line between a travel-friendly design and modest battery life.

Windows Central

I've covered CES for almost a decade, and these 7 announcements made CES 2024 my favorite

CES 2024 just wrapped up. Tons of companies unveiled devices and teased concepts at the consumer-focused show, but these are the seven coolest announcements of the week.

Windows Central

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus (Gen 4) review: A clever twisting hinge reveals a color E-Ink screen that solves no real issues

This twisting screen combines OLED and E-Ink in an example of 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' as a CES experiment fails to prove genuinely useful.

Windows Central

HP Envy Move review: The most adorable all-in-one desktop I've ever used — this SHOULD be your next family PC

HP offers a unique solution for families needing a shared computer with the Envy Move, which solves problems that most laptops can't, and it's a triumph.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Animal music, broken bridges and amazing shoe designs – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Chewing gum artist makes plea to save Millennium Bridge works

Ben Wilson told most of his art on discarded gum to be removed during engineering and cleaning work

The Guardian - UK

‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: the last coracle fishers

How dwindling fish stocks and new regulations are killing off the ancient tradition

Windows Central

Alienware 27-inch 360Hz monitor review: Pushing the competitive gaming limits of 1080p

A 360Hz monitor will specifically appeal to an incredibly niche faction of gamers, and Alienware is honest about its target audience with this 27-inch offering.

Windows Central

Lenovo Slim Pro 9i laptop review: Close to absolute perfection for creators

Undoubtedly known for dull business hardware, the Slim Pro 9i 14-inch and 16-inch laptops prove Lenovo understands the needs of creators with these almost-flawless portable offerings.

Windows Central

Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini (Gen 8) review: Tempting me away from desktops with versatile benefits

Between a full-blown desktop PC and a portable laptop, you'll find tiny computers like the 8th Gen refresh of Lenovo's IdeaCentre Mini, and it's a tempting option.

Windows Central

How to delete your Twitter account (and everything you ever Tweeted)

Are you looking to deactivate your Twitter profile or delete the Tweets within? Here's how to purge all your posts from X, the Twitter replacement.

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.