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I don’t need 32GB of RAM, but 16GB isn’t enough anymore — 24GB is the new sweet spot, and Windows OEMs need to catch up

My Surface Laptop 7 is less than a year old, and I'm already hitting the 16GB RAM ceiling. Yet, I can't justify an upgrade to 32GB RAM because I don't need it. I really need 24GB RAM, but that option is fleeting in the Windows laptop space.

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'It was clear that Xbox was the best option," Towerborne developers discuss early access, the superpower of having a community, working with Microsoft, and more

In a recent interview, we caught up with the team at Stoic to learn about Towerborne's past, present, and future.

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I had to cut open my ROG Ally to get this battery upgrade kit in place, but it made my handheld last up to 120% longer

I just upgraded my ROG Ally battery using a new kit from JSAUX. It's a pretty easy process that gives notable results. My review.

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Rebellion CEO says Atomfall is a success, praises Xbox Game Pass: "Microsoft has been a fantastic partner to work with."

Another developer comes to bat for Game Pass, crediting success to Atomfall and other titles on the service.

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One of last year's best games is getting a sequel, and I can't believe it's coming out this soon

In a new press release, developer and publisher 11 bit studios has confirmed a new Frostpunk game is on the way.

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Call of Duty: Warzone's casual mode is absolutely not for "sweats" and Activision is keeping a close eye on that

Call of Duty: Warzone has a new casual battle royale mode with a more laid back environment for less hardcore players, and the devs are making sure it stays that way.

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I tested Geekom's new mini PC — A tiny Windows box that feels bigger on the inside with quad monitor support

I can hold the Geekom Mini IT13 in my hand, but it offers the performance and ports I need for everyday workloads on Windows 11.

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Xbox's upcoming 'Towerborne' exclusive had me mildly addicted this week — But as early access draws closer, I have questions

I joined press in early access for Stoic's 'Towerborne,' a game that combines Diablo with Golden Axe gameplay. Does this unlikely formula work?

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I wish this capable USB4 gaming dock could handle my favorite ROG Ally X, but it's still a good USB hub

BenQ's USB4 mobile gaming dock is a great choice for those who need more bandwidth, but it's sadly too small to benefit some of the devices that can actually use it.

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I switched to a Hall Effect keyboard to see if magnets make all the difference, and I have to admit — I'm impressed

The Keychron K4 HE is an impressive custom keyboard with unique Hall Effect magnetic switches, and it's one of my favorites that I've had on my desk.

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Gaming handhelds increased $100 in the US, and I'm sure it's because of tariffs

Due to the current tariff situation, the cost of tech including gaming handhelds, is expected to go up. I've already seen some handheld prices increase recently.

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Razer's Minecraft collaboration has produced the best looking keyboard I've ever laid eyes on

Razer's latest collaboration is with Minecraft and the result is some absurdly good-looking PC gaming accessories.

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I wanted to love this Deadpool mobile controller, but it couldn't replace my go-to

The GameSir X3 Pro Deadpool Edition is a bold mobile controller that Marvel fans will love but it's less ideal for everyday gaming.

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Tariffs and gaming handhelds: Should I buy a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or even a Nintendo Switch right now?

Learn all you need to know about how tariffs will affect the cost of gaming handhelds. I'm also keeping tack of current handheld prices so you can know when to buy.

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GPUs and tariffs — Why I recommend buying a new graphics card now before the prices climb even higher

The GPU market is already a mess, and the currently inflated prices aren't going to get any better as more tariffs fall into place. Here's what you need to know.

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I've been using HyperX's latest and greatest wireless gaming mouse, and it's so good it's boring

HyperX has followed up its amazing Haste 2 wireless mouse with a new, higher performance Pro variant that's just as good — so good it's honestly a little boring.

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"We believe that by continuing to expand Xbox Play Anywhere, we will be able to grow the ecosystem," Xbox doubles down on cross-buy in new interview

In a new interview, Xbox has given reassuring news about one of the best features in the Xbox ecosystem.

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RUMOR: Leaker hints at "Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" chip for gaming handhelds — Could we see it in ROG Ally 2 or the Xbox handheld?

If a rumor is true, an AI-boosted AMD gaming handheld processor is in the works. But is such a chip even desirable for handhelds?

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Call of Duty: Warzone's Caine Trail Blazer skin is the ultimate chase right now — here's how to give yourself the best shot at getting it fast

The Caine Trail Blazer from the Return to Verdansk event is one of the rarest skins in Warzone for some time, because there's no guarantee you'll get it at all.

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Microsoft is finally fixing my biggest issues with the Windows 11 Start menu

A new Windows 11 Start menu is in the works, and our early hands-on experience proves it's fixing some of the current one's biggest issues.

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Can I play Blue Prince on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?

Blue Prince releases in April and offers a compelling exploration and puzzle game that has a lot of positive scores. But can it play on your gaming handheld?

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Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary, faced a protester accusing it of aiding genocide, and announced the next evolution of Copilot — all within one hour

Microsoft’s milestone week saw AI upgrades, a dramatic protest at its event, and the Minecraft movie breaking video game film records.

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Call of Duty: Warzone going back in time was just what the game needed to do

Warzone's first map returning is a great step forward, with the old favorite giving a solid platform to once again build from.

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I set out to see if the Razer Blade 16's redesign, AMD, and RTX 50-series put the laptop back on top

Razer finally redesigned its iconic Blade 16 gaming laptop, moving to AMD for the first time and kicking off a new NVIDIA generation. I put it to the test.

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Are you watching A Minecraft Movie in theaters, and if so, what do you think of it? — Weekend discussion 💬

For this weekend discussion, I want to know if the readers of Windows Central are watching A Minecraft Movie in theaters.

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