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The E‑WIN Champion Upgraded looks sturdy on paper, but real‑world comfort and adjustability issues hold it back from being a top pick

I have been given the latest iteration of E-WIN's Champion series of gaming chairs to review, and frankly, if I need to prop myself up to compensate for its stiff seating and rickety balance, that's not a good sign. Here's what I have to say in my full review.

Windows Central · Dec 28, 2025

This Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 feels more like a portable powerhouse than a gaming laptop

I've been using the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10), a truly beautiful gaming laptop with serious style and impressive hardware... but it may not be the best.

Windows Central · Dec 28, 2025

HyperX's most premium microphone pulls double USB/XLR duty, but I didn't expect to need my own mount

I've been using the HyperX FlipCast microphone, a dual USB/XLR mic with impressive recording capabilities, but a high price tag and no mount in the box.

Windows Central · Dec 27, 2025

We own the hardware, but not the experience anymore — Big Tech keeps building smarter, more connected devices, but the user experience feels more intrusive, more confusing, and less human

It seems like people aren't as devoted to their tech as much as they were a few years ago. But it's hard to love a device when it keeps changing and treating you like a consumer.

Windows Central · Dec 26, 2025

Comment: What did YOU get for Christmas 2025? 🎅❄️🎄

We want to hear from you! Did you get any cool tech for Christmas? Did you buy any loved ones cool tech? Let's talk about ... cool tech! Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Windows Central · Dec 26, 2025

The best thing I did in 2025 was start using a mini PC, and it changed everything

This year, I discovered how an impressive mini PC delivered the performance, efficiency, and surprising gaming power I needed, and I'm sold.

Windows Central · Dec 25, 2025

Xbox Ally starter guide: 7 essential steps every new owner should do first

Did you get a shiny new Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X recently? If so, consider following these steps to improve your experience before diving into those similarly shiny games.

Windows Central · Dec 25, 2025

Steam Deck starter guide — 7 things you need to do first to get the best experience for your gaming sessions

To get the best experience on your Steam Deck, you're going to want to make some settings changes before playing any games. Here are the things you should do first after getting your Steam Deck.

Windows Central · Dec 25, 2025

If you're getting your kid a laptop for Christmas, make sure you do these 7 things before December 25!

If you're gifting your kid a laptop this Christmas, do the heavy work beforehand and get it all set up. Here are seven things you should do!

Windows Central · Dec 23, 2025

Activision drops a year‑end anti‑cheat recap for Black Ops 7, highlighting bans, detections, and new tools used throughout 2025

Call of Duty's Team RICOCHET continues to celebrate victories against cheaters with new report highlighting 800,000 permanent bans of disruptive players over the last year, spanning the post-launch seasons for Black Ops 6 and the launch of Black Ops 7.

Windows Central · Dec 22, 2025