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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.

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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.

Tom’s Hardware

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

Windows laptops rarely look so svelte

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Windows Central

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 Guide

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 Hardware

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 Guide

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…

Tom’s Hardware

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

TechRadar

The 11 top-performing mini PCs that actually impressed us in 2025

As hardware editor for TechRadar Pro, I've hand-picked the most impressive performers as benchmarked by me and my team.

Windows Central

3 Windows 11 and Microsoft features you'll love in 2026 — and 1 you'll hate

As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

Windows Central

Write and run your own PowerShell script on Windows 11 or 10 — bypass a common error and ditch Command Prompt now

On Windows 11, you can use these steps to create and successfully run your first PowerShell script file.

Windows Central

2025 has been a disaster for Windows 11 as frustrating bugs and intrusive features continue to erode trust in Microsoft’s flagship OS — something desperately needs to change

From broken updates to forced features, Windows 11’s 2025 problems show a platform in crisis — and users deserve better.

PC Gamer

Razer's little Blade has been my ride-or-die throughout the year and is my absolute favourite gaming laptop of 2025

Through thick and thin.

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