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I tried MSI’s new Pro Max QD-OLED monitor and it fixes my biggest gripes with the Apple Studio Display

MSI’s new Pro Max 271UPXW12G is a QD-OLED display for your MacBook with plenty of ports and a built-in KVM switch so you can seamlessly swap between your Mac and PC.

Tom’s Guide

Intel unleashes 14 Panther Lake CPUs — here's what to expect from the new Core Ultra 3 chips

Intel just unveiled 10+ new Core Ultra Series 3 laptop chips during its CES 2026 keynote. These new Panther Lake CPUs make big promises in terms of battery life and performance. Here's what you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

I tested the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra and they might be the most serious MacBook rivals yet

I just tested a potential MacBook killer — here’s how by focusing on the fundamentals, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra could be the laptops to beat in 2026

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Microsoft’s latest ad proves even its own marketing team won't use Edge — it features Chrome

Microsoft's "Home of Gaming" ad accidentally highlights Google Chrome on the taskbar, proving even their own marketing can't stick to Microsoft Edge.

Windows Central

How to generate a Wi-Fi report on Windows 11 and diagnose wireless issues on your laptop or desktop PC

On Windows 11, you can generate and read a Wi-Fi report to diagnose slow speeds, dropped connections, driver issues, and wireless errors, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this task.

Windows Central

Working on the go? You can no longer activate Windows with your phone

By all accounts, Microsoft isn't letting you activate Windows from your phone anymore, so make sure you have an internet connection.

TechRadar

Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on Windows with X2 Plus – 10-core ARM CPU boasts 35% single-core jump

Qualcomm is expanding its second generation of Windows chips with the X2 Plus lineup, which claims a 35% jump in single-core and a 17% increase in multi-threaded performance.

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 Plus could be the most important Windows chip of 2026, bringing Elite‑class power to affordable laptops

Qualcomm’s newest chip targets the mid‑range Windows segment with the same NPU found in the X2 Elite, offering a huge boost for Copilot+ PCs heading into 2026.

Windows Central

I might just prefer HP's new Omnibook Ultra to a MacBook Air, which is saying something

Windows laptops rarely look so svelte

A popular debloating tool now has fresh powers to strip out Windows 11's AI features – but I'd proceed with caution

Hate AI in Windows 11? You're not alone judging by the popularity of AI debloating tools, and this one just got a major update.

TechRadar

The 'Magic Trackpad for Windows' — my favorite gadget of 2025 — just got an official price and release window

Hyper’s haptic trackpad is my favorite gadget of 2025, and it’s hitting the market in Q1 2026 at a competitive price.

Windows Central

Top 5 Gaming Myths That Secretly Kill Your FPS and Lower PC Performance

Learn the top 5 gaming myths that hurt performance and FPS. Debunk PC gaming misconceptions with technical insights and actionable optimizations for smooth gameplay.

Player One

Windows 11 finishes an embarrassing last in speed test of six Windows generations — but there's a big catch

There are obvious sticking points with the methodology of the suite of tests, but the results are still worth discussing.

TechRadar

Microsoft is slowly turning Edge into another Copilot app — tests redesigned UI that takes inspiration from Copilot

The latest Edge preview builds now feature an updated UI that borrows the design language that first debuted in Microsoft's Copilot app.

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I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026

2025 was a substantial year for gaming handhelds, and 2026 should be almost as groundbreaking. Here are some developments we expect to see next year.

Tom’s Hardware

Speed test pits six generations of Windows against each other — Windows 11 placed dead last across most benchmarks, 8.1 emerges as unexpected winner in this unscientific comparison

If you're a Windows 11 hater, sit back and enjoy your biases being validated in the most satisfying way possible. A new speed test shows Microsoft's latest OS performing terribly against the five previous Windows versions, placing last in most tests across the board.

Tom’s Guide

The 'RAM Rationing' of 2026 could lead to some awkward moments of irony for the likes of Google and Apple — here's why

In making AI better, the RAMifications are significant for future devices and their ability to multitask.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft silently kills Windows and Office phone activation and forces online activation with a Microsoft account — Windows users are now herded into an online-only portal for activation

Microsoft has somehow put the cap on yet another way to circumvent its internet-powered setup process, and this time it's on a build that they haven't even supported for a while! Production activation via call is still listed in Microsoft's support docs, but a new YouTube video running Windows 7…

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2025 promised a handheld revolution — and while some devices delivered, others exposed the cracks in the booming market

Handheld gaming is my new daily driver, but the industry is at a crossroads. To survive 2026, PC handhelds need to stop acting like PCs and start acting like consoles.

Windows Central

Windows 11 surges among PC gamers on Steam as Linux stalls — the open-source OS mildly loses momentum after a brief uptick

Steam’s December 2025 survey shows Windows 11 accelerating sharply, while Linux’s recent growth stalls, marking a noticeable shift after several months of gradual Linux gains.

Windows Central

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really wants you to stop calling AI "slop" in 2026 — "We are beginning to distinguish between spectacle and substance."

In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the state of things going into 2026 — and it's all about ... AI. Sigh.

PC Gamer

I'm brave enough to say it: Linux is good now, and if you want to feel like you actually own your PC, make 2026 the year of Linux on (your) desktop

Now if you don't mind I'm going to delete the root folder and see what happens.

Tom’s Guide

I sped up my sluggish Windows 11 PC with these 6 free tricks — here's how

These simple tricks speed up your Windows 11 PC, plus they’re all free and low-risk.

TechRadar

Microsoft in 2025: year in review

Microsoft doubled-down on AI this year, and the resulting backlash marked one of the biggest stumbles for the company.

TechRadar

My gift to Windows 11 users — here are 10 keyboard shortcuts I can't live without

Quick screenshots, easy emojis, and more – I use these shortcuts almost every day.

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