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Windows 10 support has ended: Here's what you need to do going forward

Windows 10 support ended on Tuesday, October 14. That means Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive security updates automatically, and you must take action to ensure these devices remain secure when connected to the internet.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4: Does Qualcomm's next-gen chip give the M4 series proper competition?

Qualcomm recently announced its next-gen flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC, and you might be wondering how it compares to the Apple M4 series. Here's what we know so far.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: the new king of laptop processors dominates Apple, Intel, and AMD

Qualcomm has revealed benchmarks from its new, top-tier flagship PC processor dubbed the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, announced at its annual Snapdragon Summit on September 24, 2025. Here's how it compares to Apple, AMD, and Intel's most popular laptop chips.

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Windows 10's End of Life is just 2 weeks away — here's what you need to know to keep your PC safe

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, and PCs still running the decade old OS will be left without security updates unless they take action now. Here's everything you need to know and what to do to stay secure.

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Why Lenovo’s latest prototypes have us both impressed and puzzled

A rotating‑screen ThinkBook and a motorized laptop stand headline Lenovo’s IFA 2025 showcase.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 specs unveiled: The handheld gaming device to watch this October

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is a powerful handheld gaming PC with premium specs that outshine the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally.

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Surface Pro 12th Gen: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's next flagship Windows 11 tablet 2-in-1

Microsoft's next flagship Surface Pro is in development. Here's everything we think we know, and what we want to see from the 12th generation Surface Pro.

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Another Microsoft app is shutting down — but you won't miss the Mobile Plans app

Microsoft confirms the Mobile Plans app will shut down in 2026, replaced by easier eSIM setup and carrier websites on Windows 11.

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Copilot for Windows 11 gets a fresh look and smarter tools

The latest Copilot app update for Windows 11 brings a calmer UI, quick access to recent files, app-specific vision, and more.

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Surface Pro 11 battery life cut in half — Microsoft is "actively investigating"

A Surface Pro 11 bug is capping battery charging at 50% for some users. Microsoft says it’s actively investigating the problem.

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Microsoft Teases ‘Agentic OS’ in 2030 Vision—Is Windows About to Think for Itself?

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

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Microsoft's exclusive 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop: A hands-on review

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 50th Anniversary Exclusive is rumored to be limited to just 50 public units — but I’ve got one in hand. In this hands-on from Windows Central, I’ll break down what makes it so rare, so striking, and whether that buzz should steer you toward the heavily discounted…

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Goodbye, Windows 10: You promised a unified platform, and I went all-in — from Xbox One to Lumia, I saw the dream die

Windows 10 celebrates its 10-year anniversary and simultaneously prepares for its death, but Microsoft's ambitions of a unified platform still echo across my office.

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Microsoft makes me hate how much I love its products — so I’m making a fresh start with my new Galaxy Z Fold 7

I'm divorcing myself from some of Microsoft's products and services with my new smartphone, because I'm tired of fighting Microsoft to be a fan of its products.

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: Six years later — Samsung finally cracks the foldable code

After six years, Samsung has finally delivered the folding phone people have envisioned. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the most mainstream foldable yet and is easy to recommend, so long as you can afford the absurd price.

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Dell 14 Premium vs. Dell XPS 14 — How the 'new XPS' compares, and why I still recommend the older model

Dell's premium laptops are going through a big change, and right now, you can buy both the XPS 14 and its successor, the Dell 14 Premium. Which should you buy?

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Windows Central Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?

Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

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Windows Central Podcast: Is Windows in trouble?

Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category.

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How to install SteamOS on ROG Ally and Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds

You can easily install SteamOS on your ROG Ally or Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds by following our step-by-step instructions. It doesn't take very long either.

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Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch takes aim at the iPad Air — and I think it wins

The new Surface Pro is an obvious direct competitor to Apple's iPad Air. It is roughly the same price, similar in size and design, and better emphasized as a tablet rather than a laptop.

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Microsoft Copilot just got even smarter: Wake word activation lands on Windows 11

Users can now say “Hey, Copilot” to their Windows 11 PC to use Microsoft’s generative AI bot.

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Windows Central Podcast: All about new (smaller) Surface PCs

Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup.

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Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop as Nintendo's legal team tried to gut Palworld and the Xbox gaming handheld leaked online

This week Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. Palworld had to remove a feature and images of the new Xbox handheld leaked as well.

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Surface Pro 12-inch review: Qualcomm makes all the difference for Microsoft's smaller tablet PC

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch finally delivers on performance, albeit at the expense of slightly reduced battery life. With a quality display, excellent speakers, and a nice keyboard, Microsoft's smaller Pro tablet mostly gets things right, delivering a delightful experience.

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