The Latest Breaking News from Windows

A new report claims Windows 11 update is breaking SSDs and HDDs, but this could just be routine hardware failures

It could be correlation without causation, but holding off update KB5063878 for now probably makes sense.

PC Gamer · Aug 19, 2025

You NEED to ditch Ollama and use LM Studio for local AI if you have a laptop or mini PC — here's why

I've been playing with Ollama a lot recently, but it lacks in one key area that has sent me back over to trying LM Studio, with great success, and no need for dedicated GPU.

Windows Central · Aug 19, 2025

LG Ultragear 45GX950A gaming monitor review

This is not quite the ultimate gaming monitor you've been waiting for.

PC Gamer · Aug 19, 2025

My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away

The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.

Windows Central · Aug 18, 2025

Windows 11 could finally get a finished dark mode – but I can't believe how long it's taken

Fed up with Windows 11's dark mode remaining unfinished? Here's some good news.

TechRadar · Aug 18, 2025

A Mac Studio Windows workstation clone just went on preorder with AMD's AI 395 - Beelink GTR9 Pro costs $1985, has two 10 GbE ports, and 128GB RAM

Beelink GTR9 Pro Mini PC offers AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 performance, quad 8K display support, and dual 10GbE networking, but global availability remains unconfirmed.

TechRadar · Aug 17, 2025

Xbox hardware architect reflects on the Xbox Series X|S as it "wraps up" — "With my journey far from over, I am excited and inspired by what is ahead of us."

Xbox's Carl Ledbetter recently crossed 30 years at Microsoft (congrats!) and posted some remarks about the Xbox Series X|S and its journey, while hinting at Microsoft's continuing gaming hardware journey.

Windows Central · Aug 17, 2025

What makes a good laptop for kids?

If you're shopping for a new laptop for your little one, I've got the lowdown on what you need to consider.

TechRadar · Aug 17, 2025

Black Myth: Wukong finally lands on Xbox — plus this week’s other new releases

The latest batch of Xbox games launching this week, from August 18 through August 24, include the awaited Black Myth: Wukong.

Windows Central · Aug 17, 2025

Microsoft Store change removes the ability to stop App updates — pausing automatic updates now limited to a 5-week duration

Microsoft wants to keep you safe by ensuring that you always update your apps.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 17, 2025