Winter Rebirth Island in Call of Duty: Warzone brought with it some new secrets to find, like these two old blueprints brought back. You can't keep them, but they're easy to get every match.

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

All it needed was a flying kitty. Overwatch is so back, as the kids say.

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.

Dell resurrected its XPS 14 and XPS 16 for 2026, and they arrive with an all-new design and new performance hardware. I can help you choose the right laptop for your needs based on design, performance, display, and more.

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.

ASUS ROG Kithara is a high-end open-back gaming headset with excellent sound, but it is expensive and short on features for a wired-only setup.

Best Buy has a special 20% discount for the ASUS ROG Strix G16, an incredible AMD laptop for gaming that's now become one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on an RTX 5070 Ti laptop.

A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.

After the colossal success of ARC Raiders, dev Embark Studios has "long-term security," and has two new games in the works that "we hope to finish someday."

Microsoft and Xbox are reportedly looking to overhaul Xbox Game Pass by merging PC Game Pass with another tier and offering more third-party benefits.

The news that Baldur's Gate 3 is getting an HBO TV show was a huge shock to everyone, and even Larian devs have mixed feelings about it.

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.

Neocities is home to almost 1.5 million human-made websites, keeping the GeoCities dream alive. Bing search would rather promote dangerous clone sites, and the Neocities founder isn't having any luck with AI-powered support.

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?

Rebirth Island in Warzone has been given a much needed overhaul, and it's more than just a bit of snow. With the rework comes a new easter egg, and here's how you solve it.

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.

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

Microsoft Teams will soon introduce a toolbar hiding option, enhancing video calls by providing more screen space and reducing clutter for smoother collaboration.

MachineGames' studio director Jerk Gustafsson has promised that it will return to the Wolfenstein franchise, though it may be "later" instead of "now."

As Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone starts Season 2, its devs joined us to talk how they're handling the challenges of live-service game development.

Wade Barrett from WWE provides a breakdown of WWE 2K26's new match types and gameplay improvements in this newly released gameplay trailer.

Capcom has released a free playable demo of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the next and biggest entry in Monster Hunter's JRPG spin-off series for platforms. Here's what you can expect from the demo.

LanguageTool, a popular grammar checker, is killing its free browser extension and opening it only to paid, premium users.

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.

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.

From zombie admin to pest control, these ID@Xbox titles are great to get you over the January slump.

Pre-orders are live now for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the remake trilogy's open world middle act.

Windows 11 offers better app compatibility, hardware support, gaming, and less friction than Linux for most desktop users. Here's why it still wins.

Microsoft Teams finally adds a native "pin on top" mode and a revamped Shared tab for links.

Microsoft recently shipped AI agents in OneDrive to general availability for AI-powered document search and analysis, but you'll need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to access the tool.

Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert's 2nd gameplay overview video, this time covering the game's complex combat system and in-depth player progression system.

Best Buy has a 40% discount on the ASUS Vivobook 14, an efficient and dependable laptop for workplace productivity, featuring a Snapdragon X processor, 29 hours of battery life, 16GB of RAM, and more.

Satya Nadella announces that security boss Charlie Bell is moving to focus on engineering quality, and he'll be replaced by Microsoft veteran Hayete Gallot.

Valve's gaming PC, controller, and VR headset are tentatively scheduled for the first half of 2026, but exact pricing and release plans are in limbo.

I've put Helldivers 2's new Bastion tank through its paces, and am happy to confirm: it's absolutely awesome.

Playground Games confirms that Forza Horizon 6 will support cross-platform play, including cross-saves, between PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.

A new rumor suggests that when Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 launches, it will be available on Xbox, PC, and Switch 2 alongside PS5 on day one.

NVIDIA is investigating widespread PC gaming issues that appear to be linked to a January Windows update. Users report performance drops and graphical problems, with uninstalling KB5074109 offering temporary relief.

We recently caught up with Epic Games Store VP and GM Steve Allison to learn about how the platform is going in a world increasingly dominated by Steam.

Here's a rundown of all the events leading to Diablo 4's newest expansion, Lord of Hatred.

Blizzard's new Overwatch Spotlight presentation revealed that Overwatch 2 is dropping the 2, and now has a completely new live-service structure.

As Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 fans gear up for Season 2, Treyarch drops details on the new battle pass, revealing operator skins for the new villain, Victoria Atwood, along with new weapon blueprints.

Microsoft's experimental Edge Canary build has some changes for the Read Aloud function. Instead of reading the text on the page, it now launches Copilot Vision instead.

VS Code's official Snap package on Linux has a bug first reported in 2024 that still hasn't been fixed and is gobbling up storage space.

Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.

Microsoft has moved its 3D Viewer app onto the deprecated list, and it's expected to disappear from the Microsoft Store in July 2026. I have some suggestions as to what you can use instead.

Xbox consoles are already capable emulation machines through Dev Mode, and a recent community poll suggests Nintendo Switch emulation using Ryujinx could be the next ambitious step.

Microsoft is expanding People Skills on the Microsoft 365 profile card in Microsoft Teams, making it easier to understand and organize your colleagues.

Amazon has a big discount on the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse, a superb option we loved in 2022 for its extremely responsive sensors and design that still holds up today.

Microsoft will soon allow companies to add their own "visual identity" in video meetings with branded emoji reactions.

FlexiSpot's latest standing desk is one built from the ground up with cable management in mind. That's not always an easy feat when you're dealing with a dynamic height adjusting tabletop.

With the right enterprise hardware it doesn't matter if you're using Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, because the two are now working together.

With The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 on the horizon, Skyrim's lead designer thinks Bethesda should make the RPGs more "dynamic" than previous titles.

As ARC Raiders continues to be a best seller on Steam, Xbox, and PS5, the game has hit two massive performance milestones.

Microsoft has unveiled the Publisher Content Marketplace, a new initiative that aims to compensate publishers for quality content while helping better train AI tools. Win-win?

Secretlab's new $49 lockable casters bring a much-needed flexibility fix to the TITAN Evo, though XL model owners are still being left behind.

Following the underwhelming performance of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is making some major internal changes.

For those looking for a compact-sized mini PC to help with office work, search no more, for we have a 38% discount on ACEMAGIC's K1 Mini. Here's why it's worth your consideration.

February 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for Xbox, with Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and High on Life 2 leading a packed release schedule.

Raspberry Pi is one of the most affordable ways to get your hands on a computer, but memory shortages are causing unwanted price hikes for the company. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft has announced via Xbox Wire that February 2026's first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, and we have the details on what those lucky additions are.

Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.

Mozilla announced that it's giving its Firefox browser an AI kill switch, making it easy to disable all AI enhancements with one click. Microsoft needs to add something similar to Edge instead of making us chase down individual settings.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 sees its best deal since Christmas 2025, giving folks a chance to experience its high performance, design, and battery life at a 38% discount.

One step forward, a few steps backwards. Microsoft's occasional wins with Xbox PC often come with caveats, highlighting the work still required.

Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.

Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i packs an RTX 5070 Ti and premium design, but only a steep coupon makes its pricing competitive.

A new report suggests that only 3.3% out of the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 users who interact with Copilot Chat actually pay for it after CEO Satya Nadella indicated it had grown “nearly 3x year-over-year”.

YouTube is restricting background playback to Premium members, blocking the popular workaround in third‑party browsers in the process.

Newegg has a special surprise for PC gamers struggling to find a new gaming laptop amid the RAM crisis, driving prices up. A special, limited-time sales event selling several gaming laptops with increasingly rare NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs inside that will last from February 2, 2026, to February 8, 2026.

Oblivion Remastered has many hoping for Morrowind Remastered, too, but an ex-Bethesda dev says it wouldn't do well. A dev at BG3 studio Larian disagrees.

I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?

The Director's Cut of Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed Death Stranding hit Xbox Game Pass recently and has quickly become quite popular on the Xbox ecosystem because of it. Here's where it stands on the most popular Xbox games of January 2026

It's the fifth anniversary of Valheim's Early Access launch, and to celebrate, its developers have released a new Patch 0.221.10 update with big improvements.

Xbox Cloud Gaming just got a whole lot better, especially if you want to punish yourself and your sanity.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Team RICOCHET has announced new changes to anti-cheat security ahead of the launch of Ranked Play and Season 2 coming February 5.

Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.

Windows 11 adoption hit 62.41% this month, but after a year of flatlining growth, it's unclear if this spike represents a real trend or a statistical outlier.

The popular Notepad alternative's team just published a security update detailing the effects of a state-sponsored hack. Here's what you need to know, including how to protect yourself going forward.

Turkey is reviewing draft legislation that could impose strict requirements on digital game platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store, including local offices, age ratings, and potential bandwidth throttling.

Veteran engineer Raymond Chen revealed that Microsoft would often use corporate jargon like "on fire" to describe

Nioh 3 is launching as a timed PlayStation console exclusive, raising fresh questions about whether the action RPG series could finally arrive on Xbox despite its history.

Meta's Horizon OS v85 update adds a "Surface Keyboard" to Quest 3, allowing users to type on any flat desk.

Steven Sinofsky sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein in newly released Epstein files, revealing that the former Windows head shared confidential Microsoft emails with the disgraced financier in 2012-2013.