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The 9 most outlandish computing stories of 2024

2024 was full of interesting, questionable, and outlandish computing events. Here are our top 9 contenders for the best tech story of the year.

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This is EVERYTHING Microsoft killed in 2024 — from handy apps to failed devices

Every year, Microsoft deprecates, removes, and kills various apps, services, and devices. Here's what hit the chopping block in 2024.

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It's honestly tough for me to believe this 27-inch Mini LED gaming monitor costs less than $400

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a 27-inch, 180Hz, 1440p, Quantum Dot Mini LED gaming monitor that costs less than $400, and it's an incredible overall value.

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Razer's new cooling pad really does let you push your laptop to its limit, but wow, it's loud!

The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad aims to keep your laptop performing at its best, and it's a surprisingly effective accessory. That massive fan can make a ton of noise, though.

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Razer upgraded one of its best budget wireless headsets with RGB, but I'm not convinced it was needed

The Razer Barracuda X Chroma is an excellent multi-purpose wireless gaming headset, but the addition of RGB lighting raises the cost without a meaningful return.

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Activision decides Call of Duty Black Ops 6 players don't spend enough money, introduces a second concurrent battle pass

Sad faces in chat people, Game Pass could only save us so much!

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Xbox's new 'Sebile' controller breaks cover in this new patent, and we now know what the weird grippy "trousers" are for

Sebile is the codename for a new Xbox controller, and this new patent details how the haptics will work, among other things.

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This is your yearly reminder that the Xbox naming scheme is bad, and Microsoft should feel bad

The Fast and the Furious franchise has a better naming scheme than Xbox does, and that's a real bummer, dude.

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Is the PowerA Fusion Pro 4 the best affordable controller for 'professional' gaming?

The PowerA Fusion Pro 4 is an impressive wired controller that delivers pro-level features at an affordable price.

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Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year

2024 was an exciting year in tech. From AI innovations to handheld gaming PCs, 2025 looks set to be even more exciting. Here are the top tech innovations of 2024.

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"Bad news is the AI PC and AI smartphone 'supercycle' has more or less been a bust." Copilot+ PCs made a dramatic entrance in 2024, and then their sales fell flat. But are they doomed?

Copilot+ PCs had a disastrous launch and did not meet sales expectations, but are they a bust?

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Xbox, here are 5 things I want from you for Christmas

I love my Xbox, but like everything else, it ain't perfect. What if Santa could bring you something special for Xbox this year?

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Predicting the (actually very exciting) future of next gen Xbox hardware

An analyst recently said that next gen, only either Xbox or PlayStation will survive as a console manufacturer. Here's why that's silly.

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Qualcomm CEO brazenly thought Nuvia chip deal could save $1.4 billion in fees to Arm

During the Arm vs. Qualcomm court case, Qualcomm's CEO shared how the decision to purchase Nuvia for $1.4 billion was justified to the board.

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Xbox has a new "VP of next-gen" and they'll be at CES alongside Lenovo ... but what could it mean for Xbox's future?

Xbox's Jason Ronald, VP of next generation, is appearing with Lenovo at CES 2025. What does it mean for the future of Xbox?

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HP's most premium 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC is a phenomenal laptop — if only HP would dial back on the bloatware

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 takes over for the iconic Spectre x360 convertible laptop, except now it's thinner, lighter, lasts longer, and boasts more AI features.

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Can a pair of earbuds really make me ditch my gaming headset?

I went hands on with the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and they exceeded my expectations as well as replacing my gaming headset.

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Windows Central Game Awards 2024 — Showcasing the best Xbox and PC games of the year

It's that time of year again. Windows Central's team comes together to showcase our favorite games of the past year across Xbox and Windows PC.

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The next CODMas event is live in Black Ops 6, and its brought Stakeout 24/7 back for the festivities [UPDATE]

Call of Duty's second holiday event, Archie's Festival Frenzy, kicks off today alongside the return of the Stakeout 24/7 playlist.

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I tested AMD's new AFMF 2 tech in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — extra FPS with "Performance" mode on ASUS ROG Ally

AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.

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I went hands-on with Fallout 76's Ghoul update and it's exactly as much fun as you'd expect

I got to preview Fallout 76's highly anticipated Ghoul update, with its unique perks awaiting players in March 2025.

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"Xbox's new ad campaign is disruptive by design." An advertising expert breaks down Microsoft's controversial 'This is an Xbox' marketing blitz.

Ad expert and YouTuber Deadly Headley breaks down the latest moves at Xbox, specifically with his take on the "This is an Xbox," advertising push.

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Grab your Steam Year in Review 2024 and check out the PC games you played over the last year

Valve joins in the year-end recap fun with the Steam Year in Review 2024, letting players easily check what they played this year.

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Intel outlines five major issues affecting its latest desktop CPUs — could Arrow Lake be better for gaming than we thought?

Intel's "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs didn't wow us with gaming performance, but we weren't getting the whole picture. Intel has now revealed the 5 main issues with solutions that are already underway.

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AFMF 2 for ROG Ally: How to download, frame rate improvements, new features, how to enable, and everything you need to know for your gaming device

AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 beta has released for ROG Ally. Here's everything you need to know for this frame generation technology.

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