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Discord boosts performance on Snapdragon X PCs by releasing a native Arm app

Discord has released a native Arm build for Windows on Arm, improving performance on Snapdragon X PCs.

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Microsoft promised it would scale back on AI visibility, but Copilot is now back to its original and invasive sidebar design

Microsoft is seemingly undecided on what to do with Copilot and AI on Windows 11, as the AI assistant has just been reverted to its original design.

TechRadar

I knew Linux PCs would get a free pass from California's controversial age-verification law for operating systems

California lawmakers move to exempt Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, set to take effect January 1, 2027.

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Kansas City Public Schools is spending millions on MacBook Neos to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks and become an 'all-Apple district'

Kansas City schools replace thousands of Windows and Chromebooks with Apple devices, raising questions about cost, performance, and long-term value.

TechRadar

5 things Microsoft isn't fixing with Windows 11 that I'd love to see happen

If Microsoft is serious about crowd-pleasing changes — and that appears to be the case — here's how it could score some huge wins with everyday users.

TechRadar

Computex 2026 preview: Intel Arc G3 handhelds and cheap laptops to fight MacBook Neo confirmed, and I'm hoping for Nvidia N1X

Computex 2026 is almost here, and Tom's Guide will be in Taipei for the event! Here's what to expect, from Nvidia N1X, to the big Windows fightback against MacBook Neo.

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Microsoft veteran Yusuf Mehdi to exit after 35 years

After 35 years at Microsoft, consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi announced his departure, planning to leave in June 2027. Mehdi, a key figure in product launches from Windows 95 to Copilot Plus PCs, will focus on Windows, Microsoft 365, and the One Copilot vision during his remaining time.

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"AI definitely has a place in gaming": I asked readers about the future of gaming AI, and I wasn't expecting these answers

AI fatigue is already a real thing, but I can't help but assume that its implementation in gaming is only getting started. I asked our readers what they think about this trend, and most answers were surprisingly helpful. Here's what Windows Central readers think about AI in gaming.

Windows Central

I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience

Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

Windows Central

I bought Valve's new Steam Controller with my own money for a solid week of PC gaming — and you only need to know about one genuine downside

Valve takes another shot at a PC gaming controller that tempts players away from their consoles, and it convinced me to buy. So, was it worth the asking price?

Windows Central

Windows 11 tests new accessibility upgrades including screen tint and improved Braille support

Windows 11 is testing several new accessibility features through the Insider Program, including improved support for Braille displays, a new screen tint option, updates to Voice Access, and changes to Magnifier.

Windows Central

Flashback: The 2016 Chrome and Android‑apps story that predicted today’s Googlebooks moment

A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.

Windows Central

Microsoft’s Copilot marketing chief is leaving, but not before defining a radical ‘Agentic’ future for Windows

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Copilot marketing chief, will leave next year after helping reimagine Windows for the agentic era.

Windows Central

Windows Central Podcast: Are Microsoft's new Surface PCs too expensive?

On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's new Surface for Business announcements, and their pricing.

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Microsoft issues mitigation for critical Windows 11 BitLocker flaw exploited with a USB key — "Can't come up with an explanation beside the fact that this was intentional."

The company has shared mitigation measures for a critical security vulnerability after a security researcher claimed it secretly built a backdoor into BitLocker.

Windows Central

This new Windows app is a quiet, thoughtful Markdown reader that feels great to use

Sefer is a quiet, well‑designed Markdown reader with wide margins, a built‑in table of contents, and a custom renderer that makes documents and books easy to read.

TechRadar

Nvidia tells users to update GPU drivers now or face possible attack — here's what we know

More than a dozen Nvidia GPU flaws were fixed, including several high-severity ones.

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Security researcher describes freshly uncovered Windows 11 vulnerability as 'one of the most insane discoveries I ever found.'

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Bitdefender review: The ultimate antivirus software for all-round protection

Bitdefender offers excellent protection with Full Scanning, Anti-Theft, Scam Protection Pro, and many other goodies which make it fantastic value for money.

TechRadar

'This reveals a broader security problem': Experts warn a key Microsoft legacy tool is still being abused to launch malware campaigns

MSHTA is being used for both simple and advanced threats, deploying loaders and infostealers.

PC Gamer

In the early 1990s, Doom was famously installed on more PCs than Windows itself—but how many was that, actually?

Re-examining an old quote from Valve's Gabe Newell reveals a big gap in what we know about Doom's popularity.

TechRadar

I've been working on Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Pro 12th Gen for Business running Intel Core Ultra Series 3, and am surprised by its speed and battery life, but oh that fan

Surface Pro comes roaring back with a powerful Intel mobile CPU in an unchanged design.

TechRadar

This Nintendo Switch 2 controller might just be the worst I've used — with input lag issues, long-winded pairing, and random disconnections seriously holding it back

Despite featuring Hall effect thumbsticks, Snakebyte's RGB-equipped Switch 2 controller is plagued with wireless connectivity issues.

Windows Central

Windows 11's new "Haptic Signals" feature is a quality of life upgrade I didn't realize the OS needed until I tried it

Microsoft has added a subtle new feature to Windows 11 that makes its UI respond with haptic feedback on compatible devices, and it's honestly great.

Windows Central

The 13 biggest Windows 11 changes from early May — and why these updates matter for how the OS evolves through the rest of 2026

Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.

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