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2025 is the year of the AI mini PC — Here are the 6 CES devices I'm most excited about

We saw more mini PCs at CES 2025 than we have in recent years. Here are the devices that stood out the most.

Windows Central · Jan 15, 2025

Microsoft renders Mail & Calendar apps inoperable as it forces users over to the new Outlook on Windows

Microsoft announced last year that it would be retiring the Windows Mail & Calendar apps in favor of the new Outlook at the end of 2024. As of January 1, these apps are no longer functional and will refuse to send or receive any more emails.

Windows Central · Jan 15, 2025

I have one big worry about 2025 handheld gaming PCs that is weighing me down

With the turn of the new year, and from what we've seen of a majority of the gaming handhelds announced at CES 2025, gaming handhelds are getting far larger and heavier than we might be able to handle.

Laptop · Jan 14, 2025

Valve dev says SteamOS isn't about killing Windows: 'If a user has a good experience on Windows, there's no problem'

"It's not a goal in itself to convert users who already have a good experience."

PC Gamer · Jan 14, 2025

Microsoft 365 gets massive 45% price hike — and it's all to do with AI tools

Microsoft is delivering a 45% price hike to 356 subscriptions, and it's all to allow users to "access powerful AI features in our apps" with Copilot.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 14, 2025

Ubuntu Studio: Why you need this open-source Adobe alternative

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Creative Bloq · Jan 14, 2025

Nvidia ARM SoC for Windows machines reportedly debuting in Q4, featuring N1X, with N1 to follow in early 2026

Nvidia is gunning for the Windows PC ecosystem, competing with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 14, 2025

Xbox 2025 predictions and overview: Microsoft's most promising games line up in history meets a platform under duress

OPINION: Microsoft has turned its gaming operation into a duality of boom and bust. Which one will win out?

Windows Central · Jan 13, 2025

The best laptops of 2025 will all share this feature that's largely a waste of space

All laptops in 2025 will feature a dedicated Copilot key, which is a waste of space for me and millions of people.

Windows Central · Jan 13, 2025

How to shut your PC down at a specific time on Windows 11 and 10

On Windows 11, you can power off a computer automatically at a specific time using PowerShell, Command Prompt, Run, shortcut, batch file, and Task Scheduler, and in this guide, I'll explain all the different methods.

Windows Central · Jan 13, 2025