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I tested the AceMagic K1, and this compact mini PC offers decent performance for office and light creative tasks, as long as you don’t push it too hard

A compact office mini PC powered by Intel's 12th Gen Core i5-12600H processor with plenty of upgrade potential and power enough for a three-monitor setup.

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Is this the perfect Windows app to emulate? Microsoft needs to take notes.

Speechify is more than just a great dictation tool; it’s a masterclass in how to build a native Windows 11 app that actually respects the platform.

Windows Central

'I was not bluffing Microsoft, and I'm doing it again': apparently disgruntled researcher leaks worrying Windows zero-day security flaw

Researchers confirm the bug works, while Microsoft gives a bland statement.

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"The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas

We got our hands on the new ASUS Zenbook A16 for in-depth testing, and it's clear that the new Windows laptop is gunning for Apple's lightweight MacBook Air 15. Here's how the two devices compare in terms of design, features, displays, performance, efficiency, and pricing.

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I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be

A combination of Qualcomm's phenomenal generational performance gains and refinements to ASUS' already stellar Zenbook design has crafted a practically perfect Windows laptop.

Windows Central

Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) review: A genuine MacBook Air contender

This is a Windows laptop of real quality

Microsoft is 'working hard on migrating all of Windows to modern UX', and jazzing up Windows 11's design — but can it make good on all its recent promises?

A Microsoft exec is promising work on the design front to 'help Windows 11 feel more polished and coherent'.

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Did Microsoft not hear about the RAM crisis? Windows 11's new Copilot app is quite the memory hog

Microsoft promised to hone Windows 11's RAM usage — but confusingly the new Copilot app is a memory hog.

TechRadar

Windows is using your internet to update other people’s PCs — disable this hidden setting to speed up your connection

Microsoft uses other Windows PCs to distribute Windows Updates but fortunately you can disable this setting and maximize your computer's bandwidth.

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"If it's this easy, why don't more Windows apps use a PC's NPU?" — Microsoft MVP demonstrates how he added meaningful AI to an app in just 10 minutes

Microsoft MVP Lance McCarthy highlights how easy it actually is to add AI to an app using Microsoft's Windows AI APIs during development. I want to see more of this type of AI and less of the unecessary bloat that's giving it a bad name.

Windows Central

Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it

Windows 11 is moving in the right direction, but its progress will continue to be hindered unless the rest of Microsoft gets on board.

Windows Central

“These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11”: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I’m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference

Discover the 7 best Windhawk mods to customize Windows 11, from Taskbar tweaks to Start menu styling and classic features restoration.

Windows Central

I found 7 Windows apps that use your PC's NPU to improve efficiency and performance with AI — You might be surprised at what's on the list

Your AI PC's Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a useful piece of hardware, but are you making the most out of it? I dug up 7 apps that make good use of the NPU; which ones are you using?

Windows Central

Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.

Microsoft is expected to roll out the Windows 11 April 2026 update with new features, better performance, and usability improvements across the system.

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Modder uses Claude AI to rewrite BIOS so they can boot unsupported 12 P-core Bartlett Lake CPU in Windows on a Z790 motherboard

A modder has successfully booted a 12-core Bartlett Lake-S CPU into Windows using a modified BIOS on an Asus Z790 motherboard.

Tom’s Hardware

'Every Microsoft engineer got a stopwatch,' says Windows veteran reminiscing about company's past focus on speed — asserts that 'everything' was timed to ensure acceptable performance in the 1980s

A former president of Microsoft’s Windows Division has been reminiscing about the lean and efficient coding regime at Microsoft in the 1980s.

Tom’s Guide

Killing iTunes was the best thing that ever happened to the iPhone — here's why

iTunes was easily the worst part about owning an early iPhone (and iPod), and I'm always grateful that it's long gone.

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Steam Deck 2 rumored for 2028, could rival PS6 and Xbox handhelds

Could we have a new handheld era in 2028?

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I ditched Windows for Mac before it was cool and felt like the odd kid out at school — now everyone wants a MacBook

Going with Mac over Windows didn’t always used to be a choice as some workloads just weren’t possible on a beige tower.

Tom’s Guide

Forget Apple, embrace your inner PC nerd with these Microsoft mastery challenges

Think you're a Microsoft master? These 10 questions and crossword clues will put your expertise to the test

Windows Central

Microsoft Outlook frustrates Artemis II astronauts live from space — Microsoft's reputation for shoddy software now stretches to the moon

In space, no one can hear you scream ... at Microsoft Outlook (New). Microsoft's weird decision to split Outlook into two separate apps creates issues for the Atemis II NASA mission to the Moon, live on camera.

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Microsoft Is an ‘AI Juggernaut.’ You Should Buy MSFT Stock Here, According to Benchmark Analysts

Microsoft remains a central AI player, and Benchmark sees the recent pullback as a buying opportunity with strong long-term upside potential.

Tom’s Hardware

Denuvo has been cracked, company promises countermeasures against new DRM bypasses — zero-day game releases become norm as security concerns mount over hypervisor-based bypass

Denuvo promises countermeasures against the recent hypervisor-based DRM bypasses

TechRadar

'I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one is working': Artemis II astronauts have the most relatable complaint

Artemis II crew reports Outlook software bug on one of the Orion capsule's PCDs (personal computer devices).

PC Gamer

Apparently you can't escape Microsoft Outlook issues even in space as Artemis II astronauts ask NASA for help with the software

In space, nobody can hear the Windows error sound.

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