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Microsoft Teams just added an app to help you skip meetings

Microsoft's July 2026 Teams update introduces a dedicated Recap app for meeting summaries, transcripts, and recordings.

Windows Central · Aug 3

Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock review: I finally found the ultimate docking station for creatives

The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is a compact desktop dock that features the latest Thunderbolt 5 connection, enabling up to 140W laptop charging and fast transfer speeds.

TechRadar · Aug 3

"It's not great news": Halo: Campaign Evolved on the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme shows how far Windows on Arm gaming still has to go

Testing Halo: Campaign Evolved on the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme revealed broken, missing ground textures. The game-breaking visual bug highlights the ongoing graphics driver and compatibility challenges facing Windows on Arm gaming.

Windows Central · Aug 3

Microsoft acknowledges how dire the RAM crisis is by promising to reduce Windows 11's 'memory footprint' on 8GB laptops — but it should have been this way from the start

'There needs to be a mechanism to prevent this from happening': Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better on 8GB, but users complain something else needs fixing — rogue software installs.

TechRadar · Aug 3

No, Xbox isn't quitting Steam — but it IS doubling down on PC gaming. Here's how.

Xbox's PC offering has improved immeasurably over the last few years, and while it isn't indicative of a shift away from Steam, it does show how seriously Microsoft is taking PC gaming.

Windows Central · Aug 3

Buying a cheap back-to-school laptop? Expert picks 3 best student options

Whether Windows or Apple, this trio won't cost the earth –yet won't disappoint

T3 · Aug 3

This app let me turn my phone into a mouse for my PC, and it was ridiculously easy

Looking to use your phone as a mouse on your laptop or desktop computer? I use this incredibly useful app to make this happen in a jiffy.

Android Central · Aug 3

I've spent a bunch of time with the SteelSeries Stratus+, and it’s OK on PC but struggles on Android

The SteelSeries Stratus+ is a hybrid wireless controller designed for mobile gaming and PC play. When heavily discounted, it's a passable budget PC pad, but a disappointing mobile controller at any price.

TechRadar · Aug 2

Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why

Bazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet.

TechRadar · Aug 2

Microsoft Paint used as a 'monitor' to run Doom at up to 35 fps, project released by firm's Azure CTO — runs actual Doom engine and loads real shareware DOOM1.WAD

DoomPaint stands out from the Doom crowd as it has been developed by Microsoft's Azure CTO and because it runs using MS Paint as the viewport for in-game action.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 2