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Notepad is slowly becoming Microsoft's version of Apple's "Notes" app, complete with image support and rich text — but should it?

Notepad has slowly gained a plethora of features that elevate it way beyond a basic text editor, now rivaling the likes of Apple Notes and Google Keep. But is Microsoft right to do this?

Windows Central

As Microsoft Extends 20% OpenAI Deal, Is the Bull Case for MSFT Stronger Here?

With Microsoft’s OpenAI revenue arrangement now extended through 2032, should investors see this as fresh fuel for the MSFT bull story?

Barchart

Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless gaming headset review

Excellent in many regards, but it's got some stiff competition to worry about.

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Microsoft's new Windows 11 speed test is just a link to Ookla's Speedtest via Bing — button housed in the taskbar in latest Insider Preview build

Amidst endless complaints over the instability and bloating nature of Windows 11, Microsoft's latest insider builds add new emojis and a taskbar feature for its beta testers. Now, you can check your internet speed by right-clicking the network icon or opening network quick settings, where you'll be taken to a…

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft splits Windows 11's most experimental preview channel in two as it begins testing next major OS platform release

Windows 11 Insiders can now begin testing early foundational builds that are expected to work towards the next platform release, which is likely to debut in 2027 with version 27H2.

Windows Central

Firefox is finally ending support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and urges users to upgrade or switch to Linux

Mozilla notes, "most browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, have already ended support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1."

PC Gamer

I love Turtle Beach's efforts to become a real racing sim competitor with its new VelocityOne Race KD3 wheel

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 set, with add-ons like the F-RX Formula Wheel, makes this a serious racing competitor and another entry in its racing lineup.

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Microsoft has finally started its campaign to 'make Windows 11 better' — here's what's getting fixed in the next update

We should see Windows 11 start to improve on the reliability front from next month — or here's hoping, anyway.

TechRadar

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows Central

Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

Windows Central

Ex-Microsoft engineer says this is what Windows' Task Manager would "probably" look like today — but it's a "good thing" he stuck to his OS design lane

Ex‑Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer reimagines Task Manager with a synthwave‑inspired AI dashboard, showing what it could look like today.

Windows Central

Windows 11 is getting a handy internet speed test built right into the taskbar

Plus a load of other quite welcome tweaks, fixes and enhancements.

PC Gamer

Firefox is ending support for Windows 7 as Mozilla recommends its users upgrade to Windows 10/11 for continued security updates — or switch to Linux

Mozilla is ending support for Firefox on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in February 2026. Users must upgrade to a supported version of Windows to stay secure and continue receiving browser updates.

Windows Central

Windows 11’s taskbar internet speed test is a real quality-of-life upgrade — now, where is Microsoft's AI dial back?

Microsoft just issued a Windows 11 Release Preview build that previews a bunch of new features coming to the OS. The team at Redmond has been doing this on a regular basis for months, but this one follows the company reportedly pulling back on stuffing Windows 11 with AI.

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Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.

Windows Central

I want consoles to disappear — not out of spite, but because gaming deserves a future that isn’t chained to aging hardware every seven years

The problem isn’t consoles. It’s the pointless divide that holds everyone back.

TechRadar

Ashampoo Movie Studio Pro 3 video editing software review

Looking for an advanced video editor, or at least something affordable which is better than what came bundled with your Windows computer? Then Ashampoo’s Movie Studio Pro might have the tools you’re looking for.

Windows Central

AppControl has replaced Task Manager on all my PCs — Why can't Windows match the level of hardware and software monitoring from a free app?

I decided to test out a new monitoring app for Windows called AppControl, and after only a few days of use, I've sworn off Task Manager. Best part? AppControl is completely free.

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Rufus developers have been blocked from downloading Windows ISOs, and believe there to be 'active intentional involvement from Microsoft'

Microsoft has yet to comment on the issue.

Windows Central

This Windows 11 optimization and cleanup app blends perfectly into your PC's UI — and I never usually care about these 'debloaters'

Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.

Player One

Ignite Your FPS: Ultimate Game Settings Guide for Peak PC Gaming Performance

Master game settings optimisation to increase FPS and elevate PC gaming performance—no hardware upgrades needed. Practical tweaks for shadows, drivers, V-Sync, and power plans yield 20-50% boosts fast.

Windows Central

Windows PCs targeted by hackers in a fake CAPTCHA scam to spread malware — Outlook account credentials are at risk

Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.

Windows Central

High on Life 2 is absolutely hilarious gaming with some awkward mic drops — and it's on Xbox Game Pass, too

Squanch Games manages to capture the magic of the original, though it has a few awkward performance issues.

Tom’s Hardware

Rufus devs blame Microsoft for blocking latest Windows 11 ISOs, resulting in IP bans — Windows Insiders can't download latest Insider ISOs and are met with IP bans

Multiple Windows Insider users and one of Rufus' developers reveal that they can't download any of Microsoft's latest Insider Preview ISOs. Users who try to are met with an IP block.

Windows Central

Windows Wrap: Microsoft starts fixing Windows 11 as its OpenAI 'marriage' hits the rocks

Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.

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