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Microsoft warns ClickFix attacks targeting Windows Terminal to trick users into running malware

Windows Run is no longer the primary vessel for these attacks as hackers find viable alternatives.

TechRadar · Mar 9

I love this modern take on Microsoft's File Explorer with a modern AI semantic search — too bad it’s just a Windows 12 concept

Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

Windows Central · Mar 9

Is the best Windows laptop for $1,100 the MacBook Air M5? The answer genuinely surprised me.

I looked at the MacBook Air M5 and Parallels Desktop to see if Apple's latest hardware is actually the best way to run Windows for $1,100 in 2026.

Windows Central · Mar 9

Early benchmarks say it: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Extreme chip is cooking Intel’s top-tier Panther Lake

Early Geekbench benchmarks suggest Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme could outperform Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H from the Panther Lake lineup. The results highlight ARM’s growing role in Windows laptops.

Windows Central · Mar 8

No Windows 12 in 2026, so here’s the wishlist Microsoft should steal

Microsoft may not be releasing Windows 12 this year, as its roadmap is focused on improving user sentiment around Windows 11. Still, my wishlist for Windows 12 is already in the wild.

Windows Central · Mar 8

My gaming PC has suffered enough — I'm locking down updates until NVIDIA's drivers and Microsoft's Windows releases gain back my trust

The combination of NVIDIA's faulty drivers and Microsoft's buggy Windows releases for my gaming PC is driving me nuts, and trust has eroded to the point that I'm stopping automatic updates. Are you with me?

Windows Central · Mar 8

This week in Windows: Surface strategy wavers, OEMs push back, and Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo circles the market

Microsoft's rising Surface prices have created a vacuum in the $600 laptop market. Can Windows OEMs pivot before the MacBook Neo dominates the segment?

Windows Central · Mar 8

My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use

Decky Loader unlocks powerful plugins for Steam Deck and Bazzite handhelds. This guide highlights the five best plugins that improve performance, usability, and library organization.

Windows Central · Mar 8

I edit video for a living — and this is how much RAM you need in 2026

With the RAM crisis in full swing, how much memory is enough for video editing? We break down how much RAM you need in 2026.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 8

Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it

The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

Windows Central · Mar 7