Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Windows

This USB microphone failed me, but I hope its rivals steal its best feature

The RIG M2 Pro HD Streamstar has such promise, and makes the move the microphone market has been waiting for by having wireless headset pairing.

Windows 11 25H2 has borked the mouse and keyboard controls in the Windows Recovery Environment, because what would a major update be without a fresh batch of bugs

Windows 11 25H2 has borked the mouse and keyboard controls in the Windows Recovery Environment, because what would a major update be without a fresh batch of bugs

Update: It's been fixed. Hoorah!

Windows 11 gets improved dark mode – but Microsoft breaks the feature for some unfortunate users

Windows 11 gets improved dark mode – but Microsoft breaks the feature for some unfortunate users

Want dark mode seemingly randomly switching itself on and off? PowerToys has gone badly awry here.

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

inkl

Meta is killing Messenger on Windows — These secure messaging apps are a perfect replacement on PC

Meta has announced that it will be deprecating its Messenger apps on Windows and macOS on December 15. Here's how to ensure you don't lose your chat history, as well as three great alternatives for your Windows PC.

Windows Central

Microsoft highlights all the new features that have shipped on Windows 11 in 2025 — and promises more to come

2025 has been quite a busy year for Windows 11, with the OS receiving new features on an almost monthly basis. Now, Microsoft has published a handy recap of everything that has shipped so far.

Windows Central

Windows 10's demise could be Linux's gain if the flood of defectors is anything to go by

Are droves of Windows 10 users heading to Linux? One distro saw 100,000 downloads in just two days after Microsoft ended support.

Xbox ditching hardware and exclusive games "makes sense," former Microsoft exec and Blizzard boss says, as "only a moron would continue" making consoles as games go third party

Mike Ybarra also took aim at the "this is an Xbox" campaign: "Whoever came up with this clearly doesn’t play games"

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, while also teasing first-party gaming handhelds — will it actually happen?

Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, while also teasing first-party gaming handhelds — will it actually happen?

Rumors of Xbox's first-imposed demise have been greatly exaggerated, after Xbox president took to Variety to reiterate the firm's commitment to gaming hardware.

Windows Central

Windows 11 Update Goes Rogue, Prompts Microsoft Emergency Response

Windows 11 Update Goes Rogue, Prompts Microsoft Emergency Response

Microsoft confirms a new Windows 11 issue affecting the Recovery Environment, with an emergency update now rolling out to restore functionality.

International Business Times UK

DOSBox Pure Unleashed is ready for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers after five years in development — enhanced standalone release no longer restricted to being a RetroArch core

DOSBox Pure Unleashed is ready for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers after five years in development — enhanced standalone release no longer restricted to being a RetroArch core

The first public release of DOSBox Pure Unleashed, a new version of the DOS emulator by Psyraven, was made available on Saturday evening

Tom’s Hardware

Windows 11's October update just broke the Windows Recovery Environment — USB keyboards and mice unusable in Windows RE after latest bug hits

Windows 11's October update just broke the Windows Recovery Environment — USB keyboards and mice unusable in Windows RE after latest bug hits

Like a moth to a flame, Windows has attracted yet another bug. In the latest October update, the recovery environment renders your USB keyboard and mouse unresponsive, making it impossible to interact with your PC. Microsoft has already taken note of the issue and plans to fix it in a…

Tom’s Hardware

Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 lead a packed new week for Xbox games — and there's plenty for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, too

Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 lead a packed new week for Xbox games — and there's plenty for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, too

This week sees another huge batch of games launching on Xbox from October 20-26, 2025, including Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2.

Windows Central

The $150 external HyperSpace Trackpad Pro is an Apple Magic Trackpad alternative for Windows users with haptic feedback and pressure sensitivity — crowdfunded peripheral ships in Q1 2026

The $150 external HyperSpace Trackpad Pro is an Apple Magic Trackpad alternative for Windows users with haptic feedback and pressure sensitivity — crowdfunded peripheral ships in Q1 2026

The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro packs premium build quality, zero-latency performance, and app-specific customization, all aimed at bringing macOS-style trackpad precision to Windows setups.

Tom’s Hardware

BitLocker reportedly auto-locks users' backup drives, causing loss of 3TB of valuable data — Windows automatic disk encryption can permanently lock your drives

BitLocker reportedly auto-locks users' backup drives, causing loss of 3TB of valuable data — Windows automatic disk encryption can permanently lock your drives

An unfortunate Reddit user lost access to 3 terabytes of data stored across two drives when BitLocker automatically encrypted them without the user's knowledge, within Windows 11. With no keys to unlock the drives, the data is now permanently gone with no hopes for conventional recovery.

Tom’s Hardware

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Windows Central

The Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC launches worldwide — and Xbox already has a roadmap for its future

The Xbox Ally is now officially out in the wild, and while the hardware shows real potential, the software still needs work. Xbox has laid out a roadmap to improve the experience, covering new features, performance upgrades, and long-term handheld support.

What is Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and why does it expire in 2032 and not in 2025?

Windows 10 end of life may be here, but Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 has support until 2032.

These hidden Windows settings cut my boot time in half — and they're already on your PC

Learn how to make your PC boot faster by adjusting a few overlooked settings that actually make a difference.

How to plan a smooth Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration - even if you missed the October 14th deadline

Windows 11 offers superior productivity and efficiency gains, and its not too late to make the switch from Windows 10 now that it has reached end of life.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's M5 device launches to Windows 10's demise

The week's top stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, Apple, and more for October 18, 2025.

Windows 10 support officially ends — are you upgrading to Windows 11?

Windows 10 has reached its end of life, but millions of PCs are still using Microsoft's older OS. Tell us if you're upgrading to Windows 11 or keeping your Windows 10 PC!

Windows Central

The ARC Raiders Server Slam beta is off to a rip-roaring start on Steam with a player count of nearly 200,000 — it's a top seller just behind Battlefield 6, too

Battlefield 6 still holds the crown, but how long can it hold on?

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

Expensive, and one of the best handheld gaming PCs, but c'mon, Microsoft, this is no Xbox.

Microsoft says it's making 'every Windows 11 PC an AI PC' with a dizzying array of Copilot upgrades, including voice activation

'All with your permission and built upon the security of Windows 11.'

Windows 10 End of Life: Microsoft releases final update — everything you need to know

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10 with a final update, and I'm tracking all the latest updates on security risks, upgrade options and more as we say goodbye to the last-gen operating system.

Windows 11's Paint app could soon create animations for you with AI, and boast a Nano Banana-style 'generative edit'

Windows AI Labs is offering some experimental capabilities for Paint, which look powerful - if rough around the edges.

People

Duncan Robertson

Michael Hoglund

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

inkl

Organisations

Windows Central

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

315,720 stories

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.

Download on the AppStore

Get it on Google Play