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Apple's Cheap MacBook 'To Kill' Chromebooks, Costs 'Under $1,000'—What to Expect

Apple is reportedly launching a 'cheap MacBook' in 2026 for 'well under $1,000' to compete with Chromebooks. Learn about its A18 Pro chip, macOS, and a rumoured $599 price.

International Business Times

Xbox Embraces PC Hybrid Future as Microsoft Readies Next-Gen System

Microsoft prepares its next-gen Xbox as a powerful PC-console hybrid, signalling a major shift toward unified gaming performance and next-level cross-platform integration.

International Business Times UK

Modder builds Windows 98 handheld gaming PC with Intel Pentium inside

Partying like it's 1998.

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UK gov’t spends £312M upgrading to Windows 10 — the OS Microsoft just buried, instead of Windows 11

A new report includes details of spending totalling hundreds of millions of GBP to upgrade the UK's Defra department to Windows 10 PCs. The problem? Microsoft has ended official support for the OS.

Windows Central

"Windows doesn’t really suck" — ex‑Microsoft engineer calls for a ‘Pro Mode’ to cut the clutter

Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer recently shared an interesting way he'd fix Windows' biggest setbacks with a pro mode, designed to get rid of ads, enhance the user experience, and give users absolute control over updates

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Can't sign up for Windows 10's extended updates? Here's why that might be – and what you can do about it

Sticking with Windows 10, but worried because you can't get extended updates? You might have run into a bug.

TechRadar

Windows 11 might be getting iPhone-like haptic responses when doing things like snapping app windows

A new setting has been discovered in the latest Windows 11 preview builds that reveals Microsoft is working on bringing haptic feedback responses to the OS.

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Next‑gen Xbox games are coming — here’s how Microsoft is helping devs build them

The new tools are designed to make next‑gen Xbox games load faster, look better, and run smoother.”

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on Game Pass alongside cozy indies — all the new Xbox games arriving this week (Nov. 10-16)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 headlines the latest games coming to the Xbox Store this week, from November 10-16, 2025

Windows Central

Xbox Ally 2026 update roadmap — Improvements for gaming on Windows 11 and next-gen Xbox in detail

The Xbox Ally is pretty decent out of the box, but there's a lot to fix up and improve. Here's what we know is coming for the Xbox Ally in 2026, which also offers a glimpse at the next-gen Xbox, too.

Windows Central

9 data-driven ways to finalize your post‑Windows 10 strategy

As the Windows 10 deadline looms, here are 9 strategies on how to use precise data to upgrade, extend, or repurpose endpoints effectively.

TechRadar

How I turned a cheap mini PC into a AAA gaming machine — tips for inexpensive and reliable cloud gaming with NVIDIA and Xbox

If you set it up correctly, you can easily play everything from AAA games to indie games using a mini PC. Here's how to do that.

Windows Central

You could get a Steam Deck — or you could put SteamOS on a more powerful handheld for the ultimate portable gaming machine

The Steam Deck's interface is amazing, but its hardware is relatively weak. You can have the best of both worlds by putting SteamOS on a Windows handheld.

Windows Central

How to let PowerToys handle your theme-switching on Windows 11 — light mode for work, dark mode for vibes

On Windows 11, you can use PowerToys to schedule when the system switches between the light and dark color modes, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to complete this configuration.

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Top 6 features in Windows 11’s November 11, 2025, update — AI, Start menu, and more

On November 11, 2025, Windows 11 is getting a new update introducing several new features, including a new Start menu design, the Administrator Protection security feature, the ability to show battery percentage in the Taskbar, a new recommended section in File Explorer, and more.

PC Gamer

My new favorite deep Windows lore: Microsoft once broke its Bluetooth driver code by sticking a ® symbol in the name of its own mouse

Never let your legal department write driver code!

Android Central

Android gaming handhelds are having their 'Steam Deck moment' as new devices like the AYN Odin 3 and KONKR Pocket FIT deliver Snapdragon 8 Elite power and full PC game emulation at unprecedented budget prices, ushering in a golden age for portable gaming

Until recently, Android gaming handhelds lagged behind the latest smartphones in terms of power. That gap was just narrowed by leaps and bounds, all while becoming more affordable, just like what Valve did with the Steam Deck.

Windows Central

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 26H1, but it's not what you think

The next version of Windows 11 is version 26H1, but Microsoft says it won't be released as an update to version 25H2.

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Windows 'really does suck for some people': Ex Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer explains how he would fix the popular OS

"I think we've crossed the line over to where the operating system feels like a sales channel for all their other properties."

Windows Central

Microsoft is removing yet another handy Windows 11 feature — the ability to view photos in the Phone Link app

The Phone Link app is losing support for viewing photos from your phone. Microsoft says to use the File Explorer app instead.

TechRadar

You don't need a gaming laptop to play Fortnite smoothly anymore – it can now run on super-thin-and-light Copilot+ laptops

Always wanted to play Fortnite on your Snapdragon X laptop? Your dream has come true – and the battle royale reportedly runs smoothly.

Windows Central

The day Windows 98 crashed live — and Bill Gates built a secret lab to make sure it never happened again

Microsoft was so embarrassed by the Windows 98 demo crash that it built a dedicated testing room in its Production Studios facility to prevent future public failures.

Windows Central

Windows 11 version 26H1: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's special OS release now shipping on new hardware

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H1 is now shipping exclusively on new PCs that ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

ON THIS DAY: Windows Camera hands-on with slow motion video

From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.

Tom’s Hardware

Storied Windows dev reminisces about Microsoft's first hardware product 45 years ago — the Z-80 SoftCard was an Apple II add-in card

Raymond Chen has shared some insight into the development of Microsoft’s first hardware product, the Z-80 SoftCard, from 1980.

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