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The Surface Pro X was ahead of its time — Now it’s time for a 2026 comeback

Microsoft retired its thinnest design just as the silicon caught up. With the MacBook Neo disrupting the market, it's time to bring back the fanless Surface Pro X.

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Some are celebrating, but World of Warcraft's move away from the "Horde" and "Alliance" faction split will be seen as a historic mistake

Not only does it undermine decades of lore and world-building, but player identity is how you reach your audience when they're not gaming. WoW's iconic faction split is under threat, and that's a bad thing, actually.

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Windows Wrap — 4 steps to save the Surface brand

New Surface PCs are on the way, but hardware refreshes aren't enough. Here are four ways the company can actually save the Surface brand.

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Alienware’s 2026 refresh doubles down on power, RGB, and unapologetic gaming attitude, proving subtlety is still not the plan

Alienware announced a refresh for its flagship Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops at CES 2026, and they're now available to buy from Dell. Best part? The older models are enjoying some heavy discounts.

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Is this a whole new Microsoft? The fix Windows 11 campaign is already in high gear, and I'm loving that execs are seriously engaging with users

The big drive to fix Windows 11 is underway with regular, frank communication from execs — and it's clear that the taskbar is a top priority.

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The $30 Xbox Game Pass problem could be fixed without dropping the price

Subscription fatigue is real, and at $360 a year, Game Pass Ultimate is a major culprit. However, the grapevine suggests a major shake-up is coming under new leadership. If Xbox wants my $30, they need to stop giving me what they want to sell and start giving me what I…

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Xbox is getting one of the best Steam games from 2024 — and it's free

One of my favorite games from 2024 is getting a console release, and I can't wait to jump back in from my bedroom setup!

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Intel's impressive Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is now available in limited quantities — Don't miss an "incredible deal for content creators who moonlight as gamers"

Intel's eagerly anticipated Core Ultra 250KF Plus desktop CPU, the most affordable of the bunch, is now available to buy in limited quantities. It's a perfect option for value-conscious gamers and creators, and I don't expect stock to last long.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight review — This dark middle act has immense ambition, but Blizzard is spreading itself thin at the cost of quality

The high bar Blizzard has set itself has given us more "stuff" to do in WoW than ever, but there's a variety of quality issues that are compounding into frustration.

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I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPUs — content creators could be swept up by the 250K and 270K at these genuinely affordable prices

Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors, and they're refreshingly cheap for creators, with gaming benefits to boot.

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After backlash from gamers, the developers of Crimson Desert are reevaluating their stance on Intel Arc graphics card support

Crimson Desert initially launched without working Intel Arc support, prompting backlash from players. Pearl Abyss has now confirmed it is working on compatibility and optimization updates.

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Will Googlebooks KILL Windows? — Windows Central Podcast LIVE

Join Zac and Ben on May 14 at 12PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.

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MacBook Neo makes Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a bad deal

A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.

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This open-source app turns Microsoft's GitHub into an app store for your Android phone — and your Windows PC, too

GitHub is a vast labyrinth of amazing open-source software projects, and it can be hard to see some of the awesomeness within. This app changes all that.

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Xbox App finally lets you add any game or app — a huge step toward Steam‑level freedom

A new update to the Xbox PC app introduces manual library additions, allowing users to launch apps and games directly from the interface without relying solely on supported storefronts.

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Xbox’s "easier dev tools" pitch isn’t landing with fans who say the platform needs bigger fixes

Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.

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Microsoft dropping Copilot notification plans is a victory for users – but the fight over Windows 11’s soul continues

Microsoft stops trying to cram Copilot bloat into some parts of Windows 11 – but it has a heck of a fight on its hands to win me back from macOS.

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I sent my Xbox ROG Ally X away for repair, and now it's back — but I've already moved on to another handheld (with some guilt)

The Xbox ROG Ally X that betrayed me is back, but I've found solace in the detachable arms of the Lenovo Legion GO and don't know if I can go back.

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Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

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How to complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 "Altitude Tactics" event as fast as possible — unlock the new weapon in flash

The new Altitude Tactics event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a new weapon to unlock upon completion. Here's how to do it as fast as possible.

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I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this

AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

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Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox

At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.

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Amazon’s quiet crackdown on AI shopping agents reveals the real reason you’re not allowed to save money online

A court ruling has stopped AI agents from shopping on Amazon, raising serious questions about whether users or corporations truly own customer account data.

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Intel's new desktop processors might appeal to PC gamers with its Core Ultra 200S Plus refresh — but the price is the real plot twist

Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.

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"It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" — Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down

Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?

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