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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.

Windows Central · Jul 29, 2025

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.

Windows Central · Jul 24, 2025

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.

Windows Central · Jul 18, 2025

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.

Windows Central · May 31, 2025

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.

Windows Central · May 27, 2025

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.

Windows Central · May 14, 2025

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.

Windows Central · May 12, 2025

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.

Windows Central · May 11, 2025

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.

Windows Central · May 7, 2025

Xbox price hikes hurt its value against PS5, a Microsoft PM roasts Windows 11, and Bing gets unexpected praise — top tech stories

Recently we saw Xbox raise prices above PS5, Windows 11 get roasted by a Microsoft PM, and Bing receive unexpected praise.

Windows Central · May 5, 2025