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

Windows 11's latest Patch Tuesday update is breaking games and turning off PCs — This temporary fix might get ARC Raiders and The Finals running again

Windows 11's latest Patch Tuesday update from August 11 is reportedly causing issues for some PC gamers, especially if they're playing ARC Raiders and The Finals. The studio behind the games, Embark, has offered a temporary fix while Microsoft investigates the problem.

Windows Central

The latest Windows 11 update is borking some multiplayer games, but Arc Raiders' developer has a quick workaround

If you've been affected, it might be worth rolling back your Windows version.

PC Gamer

I just tried Android 17's desktop mode on a Pixel phone — and I think I found a Googlebook hiding in my pocket

I plugged a Pixel phone into a monitor and tried Android 17’s new desktop mode — and the similarities to the leaked Googlebook interface are hard to miss.

Tom’s Guide

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

Nvidia's GeForce Now Gets Firefox Support After 5 Years of Chrome Availability

Nvidia and Mozilla jointly announced that Firefox is now officially supported on GeForce Now for Windows.

Player One

I spent time with the August Windows 11 Insider builds, and these 8 changes reveal Microsoft’s next phase for the OS

The latest Windows 11 Insider builds for the first half of August bring a major context menu redesign, better recovery networking, new personalization options, and a few notable features get axed from the OS.

Windows Central

5 more must-have Windows 11 apps — this time from Reddit and our readers

Upgrade Windows 11 with these reader-recommended apps for scheduled dark mode, advanced volume mixing, seamless cross-platform file transfers, and taskbar shortcuts.

Windows Central

Keychron K8 Ultra 8K review

Solid, dependable and versatile.

PC Gamer

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

Windows 11 will soon let you block camera and mic access for any individual desktop app

You will soon be able to stop individual Win32 desktop apps from accessing your camera and microphone in Windows 11.

Windows Central

On This Day in 2015, Xbox laid out a “games everywhere” strategy that sounded ambitious — but it ended up defining the next 11 years of the brand

Back on August 13, 2015, Xbox was still rebuilding its identity after the Xbox One fallout, and Phil Spencer was laying out a bold plan: a future where Xbox wasn’t defined by hardware, but by an ecosystem that followed players everywhere. The idea sounded ambitious at the time — cross‑platform…

Windows Central

A tiny change to Windows 11's File Explorer proves Microsoft can't keep everyone happy

Microsoft tweaked how file sizes show up in Windows 11 File Explorer, triggering yet another debate over the OS. A poll of Windows Central readers reveals a sharp split between users demanding modern polish and power users clinging to classic legacy layouts.

Windows Central

Best Music to Video Generator in 2026: Five Tools Scored From Quiet Audio to Final Cut

Recorded-music revenue reached US$31.7 billion in 2025, up 6.4 percent, according to IFPI's Global Music Report 2026. Streaming supplied 69.6 percent of revenue and paid accounts reached 837 million. The best music to video generator must therefore deliver more than an impressive ten-second clip: musicians need prepared audio, coherent visuals…

inkl

The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme beats Intel's flagship Panther Lake chip by up to 87% while costing significantly less, according to a new lab report

A commissioned study from the independent research group Signal65 demonstrates how far behind Intel and AMD's latest chips are compared to the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. Not just in raw performance, but in battery life and AI workloads as well. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

Is the MacBook Neo a good back-to-school laptop or a trap?

Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo looks like a budget dream, but with an iPhone chip, no backlit keys, and an 8GB RAM ceiling, it could be an academic trap for college students.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft disables Windows 11's new "Ask Copilot" Taskbar feature to "incorporate feedback" as it pivots to unified Copilot app

Copilot's own search and chat experience for Windows 11 is being temporarily removed as the company responds to feedback and prioritizes new Copilot superapp.

Windows Central

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Windows Central

I used to use the stock Windows 11 Media Player to rip CDs but it's such a letdown now — here's what I started using instead

I used to just rip CDs using the stock Media Player app on Windows 11, but after a while away from it, boy, is it a letdown. But I found the app I should have been using all along.

Windows Central

I replaced File Explorer on my Windows 11 laptop with this app — and it's still one step ahead of Microsoft's optimization plans

Files v4.2.7 speeds up Windows 11's sluggish context menu and improves memory use, ahead of Microsoft's own planned File Explorer optimizations.

inkl

How to Fix “Parameter Is Incorrect” on WD External Drive and Recover Files

Fix the WD external hard drive “parameter is incorrect” error and recover your files safely with simple steps before formatting or repairing the drive.

Tom’s Hardware

China reportedly orders state agencies to uninstall its government-only edition of Windows 10 — Beijing accelerates planned retirement over data security concerns

China's Ministry of State Security has told some state-linked organizations to remove a customized version of Windows 10 from their machines.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Windows Central

Microsoft admits Windows 11's context menus are "cluttered and sluggish": Announces major upgrades to the right-click menu that increases performance and customizability

Windows 11's context menus are being overhauled with more customizability and a new decluttered layout that's faster to open.

Windows Central

This Microsoft Outlook replacement comes with a shot of Windows Phone nostalgia

DayFrame brings Windows Phone's iconic Live Tile interface to a modern Outlook replacement built for Windows and Mac.

Tom’s Guide

I tested this circular mini PC for a month — and it’s the Mac mini Windows alternative I’ve been waiting for

The Lenovo Yoga Mini isn’t your typical mini PC with its circular design and nifty extras, but you’re paying a premium for this unique new form factor.

Windows Central

Windows 11 has transformed dramatically since launch, but three classic Windows tools remain untouched — and it’s time Microsoft finally modernizes them

Microsoft continues to modernize Windows 11, but these three classic tools still need a major update without losing the advanced features users rely on.

Windows Central

Windows 11’s upcoming overhaul adds a movable taskbar, redesigned Start menu, and faster performance — but should it just have been Windows 12?

Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 update brings refreshed Start menu options, Taskbar improvements, and other quality fixes. Is this a missed opportunity to launch Windows 12?

Windows Central

Cherry MX built the mechanical keyboard, but Hall Effect, optical, and Topre switches are changing the game — Here's how to pick the right one

Keyboard switch technology is advancing quickly, and what were niche topics just a couple of years ago are now mainstream. That's making it tougher to buy the right keyboard for your needs, but this guide explains different switch types as well as who they're best suited for.

Windows Central

I tried Windows 11's new customizable context menus, and they're a major improvement: Microsoft will let you restore Windows 10 style vertical layout for primary actions and more

We go hands-on with the new customizable context menu options coming soon to Windows 11 that make them faster and easier to use!

1 2 3 4 5

People

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

Organisations

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

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

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