The Latest Breaking News from Windows

GOG's new owner can't stand Windows either: 'It's such poor-quality software… I can't believe it!'

He's just like me, for real.

PC Gamer · Jan 13

Zorin OS 18 has reached 2 million downloads, with 1M+ Windows defections fueling one of Linux’s biggest growth stories in 2026

Zorin OS 18 has passed 2 million downloads in under three months, with around 75% coming from Windows users as Windows 10 reaches end of life and hardware limits push more people toward Linux.

Windows Central · Jan 13

Valve's Steam Deck suffers the same problem as the Xbox Ally, and the solution might be a modern manufacturing impossibility — Sony nailed it 16 years ago

Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?

Windows Central · Jan 13

This Lenovo monitor has six speakers and is the only Windows PC monitor with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision — it even has a 4K detachable webcam

Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 27UD-10 OLED monitor combines detachable 4K video, USB4 connectivity, Dolby audio, and laptop-focused color syncing.

TechRadar · Jan 12

VLC gets native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs — but its devs haven't forgotten your ancient Windows XP rig

VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.

Windows Central · Jan 12

Windows Wrap: Dell resurrects XPS, HP redefines mini PCs, and Lenovo steals Surface's lunch — all at CES 2026

From the HP EliteBoard G1a to the return of the Dell XPS, CES 2026 delivered wild hardware. Meanwhile, Microsoft denied rumors of 22,000 layoffs.

Windows Central · Jan 11

Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a SteamOS upgrade — but will it still be worth the price?

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS is official, and it aims to fix the biggest problem with the original premium gaming handheld: Windows 11.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 11

The chip that actually matters — Snapdragon X2 Plus brings real disruption to the mainstream Windows PC market

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 · Jan 10

Steam Deck faces a new rival — SteamOS Legion Go 2's premium hardware should run games Valve's gaming handheld cannot

A SteamOS variant of Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC is launching this year. It offers premium specs compared to the Steam Deck to play some games Valve's devices cannot handle.

Windows Central · Jan 10

Admins finally get the power to uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU versions — devices must meet specific conditions to allow the removal of the AI app

Microsoft finally allows administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from managed versions of Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU. However, you need to have Microsoft 365 Copilot installed, among other conditions.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 10