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7 Windows 11 apps I install first on every laptop and desktop PC I review

From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because they make me more productive, versatile and comfortable on my PC.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft was apparently so embarrassed by Windows 98's infamous on-stage Blue Screen of Death it built a new testing room on campus to ensure it would never happen again

Talk about a powerful faux pas.

PC Gamer

Apple’s cheap MacBook could be a nightmare for Windows 11

Powered by an A18 Pro and featuring a 13-inch display housed in an all aluminum chassis, Apple's rumored cheap MacBook is going to shake up the midrange Windows PC market in a way it previously hasn't been before.

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PlayStation forced Microsoft to give up Xbox exclusives — now it wants to destroy Xbox at cloud gaming and Xbox Play Anywhere cross-buy as well

PlayStation's new "Stream Your Own Game" feature has over a thousand titles, utterly destroying Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature. Although, it is limited to a specific piece of PlayStation hardware ...

Windows Central

Windows 10 end of life has been and gone - but millions of people are still using it, despite the serious risks

41.7% of users are still reluctant to upgrade from Windows 10 – how long until the OS bottoms out?

TechRadar

These are my most trusted mini PC brands — with personal recommendations, shopping insights, and safety tips to help you find a reliable little computer

There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.

Windows Central

HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) vs. ASUS Zenbook A14: Budget OLED laptops face off

The ASUS Zenbook A14 and the HP OmniBook 5 14 are two PCs we tested that do a lot of great things at an affordable price. This comparison aims to help you make the right decision at checkout.

Windows Central

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Steam Deck gets a long-awaited feature as Windows handhelds are left staring longingly — raw power means nothing against a superior handheld experience

Steam Deck keeps getting better and smarter with screen-off downloads, while the Xbox Ally still feels a step behind in polish and convenience.

Windows Central

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) review: Improving on the Steam Deck

Is this the only true successor to the Steam Deck?

Samsung finally brings popular Internet browser app to Windows PCs — exclusive beta sign up available now

Samsung's default browser on Android has always been somewhat of a hidden gem. Now, it's coming to Windows PCs, complete with cross device sync and AI features.

Windows Central

How to screenshot on Windows

Save your screen quickly and easily by following these instructions –whether PC or laptop

The cheap MacBook is apparently very real —here's when it's coming

New leaks claim Apple is developing a budget MacBook laptop to take on Chromebooks and Windows PCs.

Tom’s Guide

Apple's New Super-Cheap MacBook: Early Production Underway and Students Are Buzzing

Apple's low-cost MacBook enters early production, set to make Macs affordable by 2026.

International Business Times UK

Warhammer Survivors brilliantly mashes up Vampire Survivors with 40K and Age of Sigmars — and it's coming to PC next year

Warhammer Survivors brings Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar characters together in a crossover that's coming to Steam in 2026.

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Linux gaming just hit a major milestone — is Windows in trouble?

Linux is now used by 3% of gamers on Steam, as handheld PCs and rising Windows frustrations fuel fresh momentum.

Windows Central

Microsoft finally makes passkeys viable thanks to Edge on Windows 11 — you can finally sync them across devices

You'll soon be able to sync passkeys to the cloud using Edge and your Microsoft Account, meaning you'll be able to share them across devices going forward.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass adds Black Ops 7 in November — but some big games are leaving, which has us bummed

The next batch of games headed to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Winter Burrow.

Windows Central

Windows 11 finally fixes the long-broken “Update and shut down” option that has plagued me for years

A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.

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Ever update and shut down your Windows 11 PC, and it restarts instead? Yeah, you're not seeing things – Microsoft confirms it was a bug

Finally, this annoying bug is gone

Windows Central

Xbox PC Game Pass crackdown breaks family setup — wiping child save files and disabling parental controls (UPDATE)

A quiet policy shift has broken a long-used family setup on PC, risking parental controls and wiping saves without warning.

Windows Central

Microsoft admits that Windows 10 is wrongly telling users they're out of support — here's the fix

A Windows Update bug is causing Windows 10 users to see an error when they check for updates, even when enrolled into Microsoft's extended support program.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows 10 update incorrectly tells some users they've reached end-of-life, despite having extended support — Microsoft confirms message sent to Enterprise, Pro, and Education users in error

Users over the weekend reported seeing incorrect end-of-life messages on Windows 10 despite either being enrolled in the ESU program or running Enterprise/LTSC versions of the OS that are automatically set to receive security updates for a few more years. Microsoft has already said this was a bug and pushed…

Windows Central

This heavily-discounted Surface Pro 11 is a fan favorite — which says a lot in a year where nothing else deserves the word favorite

Black Friday discounts are flying early, as Best Buy has secured a 22% discount for the critically-acclaimed Surface Pro 11 laptop (Snapdragon X Plus) to help consumers find a new, affordable PC for work and casual activities.

Windows Central

Microsoft responds to push back from users — will listen to feedback regarding new simplified naming scheme for Windows 11 updates

The company says it is actively working on improving its new update naming scheme for Windows 11 after pushback from users.

Windows Central

Handheld gaming mode is officially rolling out to more than just the Xbox Ally — here's how you get it right now

The newest Insider build of Windows 11 is bringing the new handheld gaming mode to other handheld gaming PCs, and you can try it right now.

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