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The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU

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This hidden Windows 11 setting will give your PC an instant speed boost — here's how to try it

Any Windows 11 PC can come to a halt when too many apps are running, but there's a way to limit CPU usage and how much RAM is used thanks to this feature. Here's how to try it.

Tom’s Guide

An absolute madman has recreated the Windows 8 UI—for Linux

Windows 8? In 2026? These really might be the end times.

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"If a messaging app is going to use over 400MB of RAM ... I'd at least like to be able to use all of its features" — WhatsApp has forced a bloated web app on Windows, while keeping its new capabilities mobile‑first and out of reach for PC users

The new WhatsApp for Windows consumes more RAM than its native predecessor, yet new features like Member Tags and Text Stickers remain mobile-exclusive for now.

Windows Central

GOG's new owner can't stand Windows either: 'It's such poor-quality software… I can't believe it!'

He's just like me, for real.

PC Gamer

Zorin OS 18 has reached 2 million downloads, with 1M+ Windows defections fueling one of Linux’s biggest growth stories in 2026

Zorin OS 18 has passed 2 million downloads in under three months, with around 75% coming from Windows users as Windows 10 reaches end of life and hardware limits push more people toward Linux.

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Valve's Steam Deck suffers the same problem as the Xbox Ally, and the solution might be a modern manufacturing impossibility — Sony nailed it 16 years ago

Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?

Windows Central

5 biggest fails that got a company or product a disparaging nickname from consumers – starting with the newcomer 'Microslop'

Microslop is a fresh nickname for Microsoft coined by those who feel the company is pushing AI too hard – but will it stick?

TechRadar

Microsoft is ending support for Office Lens on iOS and Android, shutting down one of its most useful mobile apps

Microsoft Lens is being retired from iOS and Android. First launched on Windows Phone under a different name, the app is being shut down in favor of OneDrive.

Windows Central

A14 gets smarter, A16 gets stronger, but they're still both lightweight — ASUS expands Zenbook lineup with faster Snapdragon power and bigger OLED options

At CES 2026, ASUS refreshed the awesome Zenbook A14 — and announced a new, ultra-light 16-inch version powered by Qualcomm's most powerful laptop chips yet.

Windows Central

Paint has been part of Windows for decades, yet in 2026 Microsoft faces a choice: reinvent it, retire it, or let it quietly linger

Paint is getting a new collapsible toolbar in the latest Insider builds. Is Microsoft finally finding the right balance between "classic" simplicity and modern power?

Windows Central

This Lenovo monitor has six speakers and is the only Windows PC monitor with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision — it even has a 4K detachable webcam

Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 27UD-10 OLED monitor combines detachable 4K video, USB4 connectivity, Dolby audio, and laptop-focused color syncing.

TechRadar

VLC gets native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs — but its devs haven't forgotten your ancient Windows XP rig

VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.

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Windows Wrap: Dell resurrects XPS, HP redefines mini PCs, and Lenovo steals Surface's lunch — all at CES 2026

From the HP EliteBoard G1a to the return of the Dell XPS, CES 2026 delivered wild hardware. Meanwhile, Microsoft denied rumors of 22,000 layoffs.

Tom’s Guide

Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a SteamOS upgrade — but will it still be worth the price?

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS is official, and it aims to fix the biggest problem with the original premium gaming handheld: Windows 11.

Windows Central

The chip that actually matters — Snapdragon X2 Plus brings real disruption to the mainstream Windows PC market

Qualcomm’s newest chip targets the mid‑range Windows segment with the same NPU found in the X2 Elite, offering a huge boost for Copilot+ PCs heading into 2026.

Windows Central

Steam Deck faces a new rival — SteamOS Legion Go 2's premium hardware should run games Valve's gaming handheld cannot

A SteamOS variant of Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC is launching this year. It offers premium specs compared to the Steam Deck to play some games Valve's devices cannot handle.

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Admins finally get the power to uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU versions — devices must meet specific conditions to allow the removal of the AI app

Microsoft finally allows administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from managed versions of Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU. However, you need to have Microsoft 365 Copilot installed, among other conditions.

Windows Central

This year's gaming handheld war rages over premium hardware — but what we really need are weird and affordable devices

I'd argue that gaming handheld PCs finally hit their stride and became mainstream in 2025. Now, as we start the new year, I want to see some fun and weird handheld designs to shake things up.

The Independent UK

This new Windows laptop might make me finally ditch the MacBook

Lenovo, Asus and HP will be rolling out Windows laptops boasting the new Snapdragon X2 chips later this year

Windows Central

Windows Central's Best of CES 2026 awards: Our favorite devices announced this year

These are the very best devices shown at CES 2026 this year, from laptops and desktops to innovative new hardware.

Windows Central

Microsoft's first Windows 11 preview build of 2026 brings more Copilot+ PC features to everyone — here's what's new

Microsoft's first new preview build of Windows 11 for 2026 is packing a handful of Copilot additions, along with a new mobile Resume feature and more.

Windows Central

Crimson Desert, Avowed, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and more — every Xbox and PC game shown during New Game Plus Showcase

45 new and upcoming games were shown during the New Game Plus Showcase. Here's a complete overview of everything announced for Xbox and PC during the event.

Windows Central

PlayStation might be massively outselling Xbox hardware, but user engagement may tell a different story — Why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience

Data from Alinea suggests that Xbox "shooter box" stereotypes may be real, as Xbox and PlayStation hit neck and neck on some games despite user base disparities.

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