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Top 5 desktop PC case features that I can’t live without — and neither should you

PC cases come in all shapes and sizes, and they range in price from ultra-budget slabs of metal and plastic to high-end works. Here's what you should prioritize.

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Microsoft has made it harder to log in to Windows 11 using your face - and that’s good and bad news

Wondering why your Windows 11 face login doesn’t work sometimes? It’s because of Microsoft’s recent push for ‘enhanced security’.

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This Xbox game emotionally wrecked me in less than four hours... I'm going to go hug my cat now

Copycat is a beloved narrative-adventure indie game that has now released on Xbox and PlayStation, and it broke my heart in a few short hours. It's great.

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I love Linux, so when Windows 10 reaches end of life you might be surprised when I don't tell you to run to it with open arms

As someone who has been using Linux for years and who actively appreciates it, I'm here to urge a little caution over switching when Windows 10 goes away.

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I just discovered Photoshop's hidden new tool that removes distractions in seconds — It saves me sooo much editing time

I discovered this hidden new Reflection Removal feature in Photoshop, and ever since, I've been using it on almost all of my photography edits. It's amazing, but you have to know how to enable it. Here's how to do that.

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Intel may be getting the spotlight, but this AMD gaming laptop still packs an impressive punch

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) comes in Intel and AMD flavors, and the red version of this laptop boasts impressive performance in a comfy chassis.

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I paid $40 for Rocket League without the cars: REMATCH launches early, but some players are unhappy with the game

Microtransaction prices, game crashes, and server lag are hot issues plaguing players during the first of a three-day advanced access period.

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I've played The Outer Worlds 2, and Obsidian is bringing seriously improved gunplay and weapons to this Xbox RPG

I went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and spoke to game director Brandon Adler to discuss how this Obsidian RPG aims to fix what didn't work in the first game.

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The Alters is my frontrunner for indie game of the year, as it painfully reflects my family's mortality and life's itinerary

Decision-based survival gameplay in The Alters reflects the struggles in my life. All for less than the cost of a single therapy session.

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From The Editor's Desk — new Windows Central community features, we'd like to hear from you!

From the editor's desk? In 2025? In this economy? We have some cool news to share about the future of Windows Central, and we want to hear from you.

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5 things we didn't get from the Xbox Games Showcase, because Xbox obviously hates me personally

The recent Xbox Games Showcase was filled with exciting reveals and updates, but there were several games that I really wanted. Here are the top five.

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Backbone Pro review: This is the most expensive Xbox Cloud and NVIDIA GFN controllers you can buy right now — is it worth it?

The Backbone Pro adds Hall Effect sticks, a sleeker ergonomic profile, and big compatibility for maximum play. But is it worth the hefty price of admission?

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I've been loving the upgrade to my favorite mobile controller, and there's even a version for large tablets

I've been using the new Razer Kishi V3 Pro controller, and it's my favorite mobile gaming accessory made better than ever... and now it works with tablets.

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The Alters PC review: I'm rethinking my own life paths after falling in love with a sci-fi game

11 bit studios' The Alters is a sci-fi strategy game where survival hinges on choosing different life paths to create altered clones of yourself. But is there enough substance here to make me alter my feelings on sci-fi narratives?

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Of course you can already play WWE 2K25 as Mr. Iguana

WWE 2K25's community creators are straight on the case and you can already play the game as the AAA viral sensation, Mr. Iguana.

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This tiny SSD can have up to 8TB of storage, and I could fit a dozen of them in my pockets

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD is one of the smallest I've used, but boasts absurd capacity. Up to 8TB of storage makes it a great high-speed external SSD option.

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I've been wanting an Android-powered iPad Mini for years, and this tablet is easily the best I've found

The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is a small but mighty 8.8-inch Android tablet designed for mobile gaming, but it's also the best iPad Mini alternative I've used.

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I took my ROG Ally X to Taiwan in this magnetic case, and going zipperless went better than I thought it would

Waterfield's new ROG Ally case features a magnetic lining around the opening to keep the bag shut, rather than using a zipper. Here's my real-world experience.

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PSA: I need people to know the ROG 'Xbox Ally' is Xbox by name and software experience only — It is a full Windows PC, you can install *anything* you want on it

Since I'm seeing reams of misinformation online, I'm here to combat it in my small, humble way. You don't need to be into Xbox to enjoy the Xbox Ally.

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Apple unveils Liquid Glass at WWDC, but all I see is a sorry imitation of Windows Vista's Aero Glass

I watched Apple unveil its new Liquid Glass design language for its software platform, but it just feels like a bad copy of Microsoft's Aero Glass from 2006.

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The Xbox Ally handheld REALLY needs to be priced competitively with the Steam Deck, otherwise it might be hard to recommend

Now we've had the big reveal of the first Xbox handheld experience and the spec sheet to go with it, one thing stands out that means it has to be affordable.

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You can get a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 themed reward in Black Ops 6 right now, but you have to be quick

To celebrate the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision is giving players a themed rewards to use in Black Ops 6. But you don't have long to claim it. Here's what you have to do.

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I tested Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 13-inch for a week and it could be a great choice, if you find it on sale

Microsoft's laptop is tricky to recommend, because its flagship sibling is usually a better deal. Here's my full review of the Surface Laptop 13-inch.

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If you need an ultra-secure 2-in-1 that can last all day and survive a tiger attack, I may have the laptop for you

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 10) Aura Edition is a slim, sturdy, and secure convertible Windows laptop that offers an excellent battery life... at a cost.

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If you've started to notice Xbox console games showing up on the Xbox PC store, you're not alone — what's going on?

Microsoft seems to have broken something, because reams of dead games are showing up on Xbox PC libraries everywhere.

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