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My new favorite deep Windows lore: Microsoft once broke its Bluetooth driver code by sticking a ® symbol in the name of its own mouse

Never let your legal department write driver code!

PC Gamer

Android gaming handhelds are having their 'Steam Deck moment' as new devices like the AYN Odin 3 and KONKR Pocket FIT deliver Snapdragon 8 Elite power and full PC game emulation at unprecedented budget prices, ushering in a golden age for portable gaming

Until recently, Android gaming handhelds lagged behind the latest smartphones in terms of power. That gap was just narrowed by leaps and bounds, all while becoming more affordable, just like what Valve did with the Steam Deck.

Android Central

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 26H1, but it's not what you think

The next version of Windows 11 is version 26H1, but Microsoft says it won't be released as an update to version 25H2.

Windows Central

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Windows 'really does suck for some people': Ex Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer explains how he would fix the popular OS

"I think we've crossed the line over to where the operating system feels like a sales channel for all their other properties."

PC Gamer

Microsoft is removing yet another handy Windows 11 feature — the ability to view photos in the Phone Link app

The Phone Link app is losing support for viewing photos from your phone. Microsoft says to use the File Explorer app instead.

Windows Central

You don't need a gaming laptop to play Fortnite smoothly anymore – it can now run on super-thin-and-light Copilot+ laptops

Always wanted to play Fortnite on your Snapdragon X laptop? Your dream has come true – and the battle royale reportedly runs smoothly.

TechRadar

The day Windows 98 crashed live — and Bill Gates built a secret lab to make sure it never happened again

Microsoft was so embarrassed by the Windows 98 demo crash that it built a dedicated testing room in its Production Studios facility to prevent future public failures.

Windows Central

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Windows 11 version 26H1: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's special OS release for next-gen silicon

Microsoft looks to be preparing a new version of Windows 11 for release in the first half of 2026, based on a newer version of the Windows platform codenamed Bromine. Here's what we know.

Windows Central

ON THIS DAY: Windows Camera hands-on with slow motion video

From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.

Windows Central

Storied Windows dev reminisces about Microsoft's first hardware product 45 years ago — the Z-80 SoftCard was an Apple II add-in card

Raymond Chen has shared some insight into the development of Microsoft’s first hardware product, the Z-80 SoftCard, from 1980.

Tom’s Hardware

Oprah just endorsed a Windows laptop for the first time in more than a decade — Why we agree with the pick and where to buy it on sale

The annual list of "Oprah's Favorite Things" for 2025 includes something unlike the others — a laptop. It's the first time since 2012 that a laptop has been included in the list, and it's one that we've been raving about all year.

Windows Central

Is this puny Arm-powered PC with a desktop graphics card slot a glimpse of the future of gaming?

As ever, software support is the problem.

PC Gamer

Microsoft is finally adding a real em-dash shortcut to Windows 11 – just as AI made you want to stop using it

Got to dash? If you want the long variety of this punctuation in Windows 11, you can now have it without a ridiculously clunky 'shortcut'.

TechRadar

Surprise! A Windows BitLocker bug has returned to ruin your reboot — here's how to get around it

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 25H2, 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 users are affected by a BitLocker Recovery bug that requires you to input a recovery key before fully booting a PC. Here's what you can do to get around it.

Windows Central

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Asus ProArt P16 H7606WX review: incredible creative processing power

The Asus ProArt P16 is a stunningly powerful notebook with performance that matches desktop computers.

TechRadar

Valve just made Steam Deck downloads much easier – and I hope this feature comes to all SteamOS handhelds

Valve has just released a new Steam Deck 'display-off low-power download' update, but it's currently only available via the beta and preview channels.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows security update triggers BitLocker recovery in some systems — bug mostly impacts Intel PCs with Modern Standby support

A Windows security update had some systems unexpectedly asking for BitLocker passwords.

TechRadar

Confused over Windows 10 bug that wrongly told people they were out of support? It's just been fixed

Microsoft admits to confusing bug which told those signed up for Windows 10's extended updates that they were out of support.

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I'm exhausted by incessant Windows 11 bugs - and the return of the BitLocker recovery glitch is an ugly sight

Windows 11 and 10 have previously faced BitLocker issues - and another glitch has now reared its head.

Tom’s Guide

7 Windows 11 apps I install first on every laptop and desktop PC I review

From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because they make me more productive, versatile and comfortable on my PC.

PC Gamer

Microsoft was apparently so embarrassed by Windows 98's infamous on-stage Blue Screen of Death it built a new testing room on campus to ensure it would never happen again

Talk about a powerful faux pas.

Windows Central

Apple’s cheap MacBook could be a nightmare for Windows 11

Powered by an A18 Pro and featuring a 13-inch display housed in an all aluminum chassis, Apple's rumored cheap MacBook is going to shake up the midrange Windows PC market in a way it previously hasn't been before.

Windows Central

PlayStation forced Microsoft to give up Xbox exclusives — now it wants to destroy Xbox at cloud gaming and Xbox Play Anywhere cross-buy as well

PlayStation's new "Stream Your Own Game" feature has over a thousand titles, utterly destroying Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature. Although, it is limited to a specific piece of PlayStation hardware ...

TechRadar

Windows 10 end of life has been and gone - but millions of people are still using it, despite the serious risks

41.7% of users are still reluctant to upgrade from Windows 10 – how long until the OS bottoms out?

Windows Central

These are my most trusted mini PC brands — with personal recommendations, shopping insights, and safety tips to help you find a reliable little computer

There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.

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