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"Windows Gaming Edition" or something else? Microsoft has been laying the foundation for a gaming-focused OS for years — here's what it could look like.

Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.

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Someone turned an Xbox One S into a full gaming PC — RTX 3050 and all

A YouTube creator has built a full Windows gaming PC inside an Xbox One S shell, using an RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 3600, internal 250W PSU, and a working disc drive while keeping the original exterior intact.

Windows Central

Microsoft introduces Litebox, a new sandboxing security-focused Library OS built in Rust that could allow unmodified Linux apps run on Windows 11

LiteBox, Microsoft's open-source library OS, limits system access, supports Linux apps on Windows, and improves kernel security.

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Need a new controller? GameSir's G7 Pro is the best-looking controller I used yet, and it has hall effect triggers, optical switches, and TMR joysticks that are a joy to use

GameSir's G7 Pro is a great controller in its own right, and with the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Edition, the brand is taking things to new heights.

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PS6 rumored for massive 30GB RAM upgrade as next Xbox will pivot to PC hybrid — what we know so far

New rumors hint at what could set future PlayStation and Xbox consoles apart.

Tom’s Guide

11 new Apple products tipped for 2026 — iPhone 17e, cheap MacBook, iOS 26.4 with new Siri and more

Apple is going to have a busy next few months releasing a slew products from new budget iPhones to iPads and laptops.

Tom’s Guide

5 reasons Linux actually beats Windows 11 (yes, we said it)

Five reasons Linux outperforms Windows 11, from freedom and privacy to control and hardware support.

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The Geekom A5 is a decent mini PC, but an even better retro games console – here's why

I turned this affordable mini PC into a full-fledged retro games console, capable of playing PS3 and Switch games

Scared your printer will stop working with Windows 11? Don't be — here's what you need to know about Microsoft's support plans

Heard some printers are going to stop working with Windows 11? Here's what you need to know, and what to do if you own an affected model.

TechRadar

Proton VPN has just fixed this issue on Windows – you can now use three critical features together

Proton VPN users on Windows no longer have to choose between convenience and security. A new update allows the app's three most powerful tools to run simultaneously.

TechRadar

Striking a perfect balance between budget and performance, the Chuwi CoreBook Air impressed me with its work-focused features

The Chuwi CoreBook Air is a 14-inch mid-range Windows laptop designed for everyday work, students, and business professionals. It’s a powerful yet affordable workstation that will keep up with the demands of the modern office, from productivity to some light content creation.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite beats Apple's M5 in major benchmarks — New tests unveil Qualcomm's second-gen power, and it's now Microsoft's turn to deliver a strong Windows update

Benchmarks from Hardware Canucks show just how well the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite chip can compete with the latest from Apple, Intel, and AMD.

Windows Central

Signal finally lands on the Microsoft Store, giving Windows 11 and 10 a long‑overdue win

Signal Private Messenger can now be searched for and downloaded on Windows PCs directly via the Microsoft Store.

Windows Central

5 amazing open-source apps that everyone should use on Windows 11 — but not the ones you might be thinking of

Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media playback on Windows 11.

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A GTA modder has got the 1997 original working perfectly on modern PCs and Steam Deck, and it's a joy to behold: 'I wanted pick up-and-play GTA on Windows with the best possible compatibility without classic installation'

Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1997

Tom’s Hardware

This Xbox One S mod hides a full Windows gaming PC within the original shell — sleek design retains a working optical drive

Ambitious project shows how thoughtful part selection and clean engineering can turn a game console into a functional living-room PC.

Windows Central

The next Xbox is coming in 2027, and the strategy behind it is a bigger deal than people realize

From AMD's claims of a 2027 Xbox to the idea of a plurality of Xbox next-gen consoles — lets sift through some fresh details.

Tom’s Guide

Move over, MacBook Pro M5: The new Dell XPS 14 is one of the longest-lasting laptops we’ve ever tested

We just ran the new Dell XPS 14 through our battery test, and it's now one of the longest-lasting laptops we've ever tested at Tom's Guide.

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Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do — abandon a once-great app

Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft purges Windows 11 printer drivers, putting millions of devices on borrowed time — legacy printers face extinction as Microsoft stops distributing V3 and V4 drivers

Microsoft is preparing a significant change to how printers are supported in Windows 11, ending support for drivers that primarily support older hardware.

TechRadar

‘Slow, clunky, and just plain annoying in ways I’d completely forgotten’ – I switched from Windows 11 to Windows XP for a week, and it was a disaster

Sick of Microsoft's AI push, I switched from Windows 11 to the ancient Windows XP. What could go wrong?

Tom’s Hardware

Legendary Windows dev codes demos and games for ancient ‘War Games’ monitor — interfaces with the HP1345a vector display using an ESP32 microcontroller

The ancient HP1345a vector display is now usable with a PC to USB serial connection and code shared on GitHub.

Tom’s Hardware

Thermalright's LCD software for Windows ported to Linux — enthsuiast's full-fledged port supports a ton of models and enables RGB and LCD customization

A Linux enthusiast has ported the Windows version of Thermalright's AIO cooler control center software to Linux. Linux users can now control their AIO cooler screens directly from Linux.

Tom’s Guide

I tried the new Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K and this full-metal body mechanical keyboard is a game changer for my workflow

The Q1 Ultra 8K is a big step up from Keychron’s budget boards with an all-metal body for added heft and a seriously impressive 660 hour battery life.

Tom’s Guide

I just spent 24 hours with the new XPS 14 — and Dell is so back

The new Dell XPS 14 is a grand return to form and could be the best iteration of the company's iconic Windows laptop line. Here's what we think after 24 hours of using this notebook.

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