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3 Windows 11 and Microsoft features you'll love in 2026 — and 1 you'll hate

As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

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Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini X review: Lenovo's first true Mac Mini competitor is an awesome Windows PC

Lenovo's first Snapdragon-powered mini PC is a winner with a clean design, quiet performance, and Copilot+ capabilities all housed into a small, premium chassis.

Windows Central

Is Windows about to get interesting again?

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

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Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock

The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.

Windows Central

I tried the world's first 'dynamic ergonomic' office chair with a special spinal stretching and massage mode

The self-proclaimed world's first "dynamic ergonomic" chair is here, and it is a sight to behold. It has a built-in electronic motor that makes adjusting the chair quick and easy, along with a spinal stretching massage feature that will really come in handy if you suffer from lower back pain.

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Microsoft insists the new Outlook delivers a “native” experience — but I'm not convinced

The new Outlook is Microsoft’s default email app on Windows 11, but users complain about missing features, ads, and its web-wrapped design.

Windows Central

We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance?

Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11 is launching first on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but it will be coming to all gaming handhelds eventually. Here's a first look at the experience running on an original ROG Ally.

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The Xbox app will now show and run all your games from Steam, GOG, and more on Windows 11 — it's the new hub for PC gaming

Microsoft is rolling out a big update for the Xbox app on Windows 11 that transforms it into a hub for all gaming on Windows, not just Xbox games.

Windows Central

Windows 11's new 'speed test' is a shortcut to Bing — it’s time Microsoft fixes this before it’s too late

Windows 11 is getting a new speed test, but it just opens Bing for now. Microsoft has time to change that before release.

Windows Central

I tried Windows 11's new handheld gaming mode on the Xbox Ally — will this save gaming on Windows handhelds?

We take our first look at how Microsoft is improving and optimizing Windows 11 for small handheld gaming PCs like the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. There's some interesting stuff here!

Windows Central

Microsoft Teases ‘Agentic OS’ in 2030 Vision—Is Windows About to Think for Itself?

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

Windows Central

Microsoft's exclusive 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop: A hands-on review

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 50th Anniversary Exclusive is rumored to be limited to just 50 public units — but I’ve got one in hand. In this hands-on from Windows Central, I’ll break down what makes it so rare, so striking, and whether that buzz should steer you toward the heavily discounted…

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This comfy mesh office chair I've been testing costs less than $400 — but there's a worthy alternative that's far more affordable

SIHOO upgraded its Doro C300 mesh office chair in the form of a new Pro version, and while it's certainly comfy and competitively priced, I'm not sure it's worth the upcharge over the standard version.

Windows Central

Lenovo's new Yoga 9i AiO is the first Copilot+ all-in-one desktop PC — and almost the perfect flagship

Lenovo's latest flagship desktop all-in-one is the first Copilot+ all-in-one PC, and it trumps the competition, showing how dire the AiO Windows PC space is.

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Windows Central Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?

Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

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I tested Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 13-inch for a week and it could be a great choice, if you find it on sale

Microsoft's laptop is tricky to recommend, because its flagship sibling is usually a better deal. Here's my full review of the Surface Laptop 13-inch.

Windows Central

Windows Central Podcast: Is Windows in trouble?

Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category.

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People are using ChatGPT to generate pictures of their perfect match based on looks — mine just made my brother

People are using ChatGPT's image generation to create their perfect romantic match based purely on appearance.

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I still hate the new Outlook, but it's more tolerable after this update

Microsoft updated the new Outlook with offline support, email coaching, and Copilot tools, but the app still doesn’t match the old Mail & Calendar.

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Windows Central Podcast: All about new (smaller) Surface PCs

Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup.

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Windows Central Podcast: Are we heading for Copilot OS?

Daniel and Zac reflect on Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration, the Copilot announcements and what's next for the AI assistant, as well as the latest on Windows 11.

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This $559 OLED laptop shows there's still time to buy before tariffs set in

Prices for Copilot+ PCs featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips are generally impressive any day, but this limited deal at Best Buy knocks off another $300.

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Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft's 50th Birthday Special

Zac and Ben discuss Microsoft's big 50th anniversary Copilot announcements, the discovery of a new Start menu for Windows 11, and more!

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Windows 11 setup bypass blocked, smaller Surface Pro confirmed, and Amazon raises concerns over Xbox & Surface returns

This week, Microsoft cracked down on a Windows 11 setup trick, leaks confirmed a 12-inch Surface Pro, and Amazon warned shoppers about high Xbox and Surface returns.

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Windows Central Podcast: Nobody wants the Surface Laptop 7?

Daniel and Zac discuss the state of Windows on Arm, Surface Laptop 7 return drama, Microsoft's upcoming smaller Surface PCs, and Windows 11 25H2.

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