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Striking a perfect balance between budget and performance, the Chuwi CoreBook Air impressed me with its work-focused features

The Chuwi CoreBook Air is a 14-inch mid-range Windows laptop designed for everyday work, students, and business professionals. It’s a powerful yet affordable workstation that will keep up with the demands of the modern office, from productivity to some light content creation.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite beats Apple's M5 in major benchmarks — New tests unveil Qualcomm's second-gen power, and it's now Microsoft's turn to deliver a strong Windows update

Benchmarks from Hardware Canucks show just how well the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite chip can compete with the latest from Apple, Intel, and AMD.

Windows Central

Signal finally lands on the Microsoft Store, giving Windows 11 and 10 a long‑overdue win

Signal Private Messenger can now be searched for and downloaded on Windows PCs directly via the Microsoft Store.

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5 amazing open-source apps that everyone should use on Windows 11 — but not the ones you might be thinking of

Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media playback on Windows 11.

Windows Central

A GTA modder has got the 1997 original working perfectly on modern PCs and Steam Deck, and it's a joy to behold: 'I wanted pick up-and-play GTA on Windows with the best possible compatibility without classic installation'

Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1997

PC Gamer

This Xbox One S mod hides a full Windows gaming PC within the original shell — sleek design retains a working optical drive

Ambitious project shows how thoughtful part selection and clean engineering can turn a game console into a functional living-room PC.

Tom’s Hardware

The next Xbox is coming in 2027, and the strategy behind it is a bigger deal than people realize

From AMD's claims of a 2027 Xbox to the idea of a plurality of Xbox next-gen consoles — lets sift through some fresh details.

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Move over, MacBook Pro M5: The new Dell XPS 14 is one of the longest-lasting laptops we’ve ever tested

We just ran the new Dell XPS 14 through our battery test, and it's now one of the longest-lasting laptops we've ever tested at Tom's Guide.

Tom’s Guide

Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do — abandon a once-great app

Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

Windows Central

Microsoft purges Windows 11 printer drivers, putting millions of devices on borrowed time — legacy printers face extinction as Microsoft stops distributing V3 and V4 drivers

Microsoft is preparing a significant change to how printers are supported in Windows 11, ending support for drivers that primarily support older hardware.

Tom’s Hardware

‘Slow, clunky, and just plain annoying in ways I’d completely forgotten’ – I switched from Windows 11 to Windows XP for a week, and it was a disaster

Sick of Microsoft's AI push, I switched from Windows 11 to the ancient Windows XP. What could go wrong?

TechRadar

Legendary Windows dev codes demos and games for ancient ‘War Games’ monitor — interfaces with the HP1345a vector display using an ESP32 microcontroller

The ancient HP1345a vector display is now usable with a PC to USB serial connection and code shared on GitHub.

Tom’s Hardware

Thermalright's LCD software for Windows ported to Linux — enthsuiast's full-fledged port supports a ton of models and enables RGB and LCD customization

A Linux enthusiast has ported the Windows version of Thermalright's AIO cooler control center software to Linux. Linux users can now control their AIO cooler screens directly from Linux.

Tom’s Hardware

I tried the new Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K and this full-metal body mechanical keyboard is a game changer for my workflow

The Q1 Ultra 8K is a big step up from Keychron’s budget boards with an all-metal body for added heft and a seriously impressive 660 hour battery life.

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I just spent 24 hours with the new XPS 14 — and Dell is so back

The new Dell XPS 14 is a grand return to form and could be the best iteration of the company's iconic Windows laptop line. Here's what we think after 24 hours of using this notebook.

Windows Central

Windows 11 is finally killing off legacy printer drivers in 2026 — and it’s going to shake up a lot of older hardware

Microsoft is finally discontinuing legacy V3 and V4 printer driver support, starting with the non-security update KB5074105 released in January, changes that will roll out broadly in February 2026. This change could affect some printers from working correctly.

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Windows 11 locked me out of Notepad via Microsoft Account bugs — is the 'Thin Client' era ruining my 27 blissful years of PCs?

I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?

PC Gamer

Steam Proton will no longer forget the entire reason it exists if you have a humungous library, as of the most recent client beta

To be fair, I also forget why I exist sometimes.

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Windows 11 moves toward multi-device Bluetooth streaming — but your PC probably isn't invited

Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Windows Central

Sony Exceeds $2 Billion in Revenue from Multi-Platform Game Releases on Xbox and PC

Will PlayStation continue to print money from multiplatform releases? All signs point to yes so far.

TechRadar

Windows 11 is getting a new security feature that might cause confusion — here's what it does and why

Microsoft tightens an aspect of Windows 11's security in Settings — but there's a trade-off in terms of convenience.

TechRadar

The GeekBook X14 Pro is one of the lightest laptops I’ve tested, and it packs plenty of power at a reasonable price

The GeekBook X14 Pro is an ultra-lightweight 14-inch display laptop featuring Windows 11 Pro and a premium build with a stylish magnesium alloy outer. Inside, an impressive CPU and GPU offer a powerful combination, making it a great option for business and creative use.

TechRadar

Bulletproof hosting providers renting cheap infrastructure to supply virtual machines to ransomware hackers

Most high-profile ransomware groups were using the same Russian-based infrastructure for years

Windows Central

Windows 11 now locks Storage settings behind admin rights — and it’s going to confuse a lot of people

Accessing the Storage settings on Windows 11 now triggers a UAC prompt, giving admins an extra layer of security over system files and device security.

Windows Central

This new promo video of the “Windows 11 phone” concept makes the NexPhone look shockingly real — triple‑booting Windows 11, Android, and Linux on actual hardware

The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

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