The Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, a top-of-the-line PC built for 1440p gaming, is currently enjoying a 23% discount as part of Dell's Spring Sales event.

Dell's Spring Sale is underway, and it's brought a 22% discount to one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops with an RTX 5060 GPU and 32GB of RAM, the Alienware 16X Aurora.

Memory deals are more important than ever with the current RAM pricing surges, and Woot! is currently home to today's best deal. It expires tonight (if not sooner), so don't hold out too long.

Minecraft’s latest Bedrock Edition preview shows off sulfur caves, springs, and new blocks for Bedrock Edition, while Java Edition players can try the Herdcraft April Fools snapshot that reimagines inventory entirely.

Testing Speechify’s new Windows app proves voice typing is faster than a keyboard, though AI quirks and a $29 monthly fee remain significant hurdles.

Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.

Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.

Nintendo’s legal crusade against Palworld just hit a massive roadblock in the United States. Following a rare, high-level review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent examiner has issued a "non-final" rejection of all 26 claims in Nintendo’s controversial "summon and fight" patent.

The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.

Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.

The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.

Fallout Season 2 has reached 83 million viewers within its first 13 weeks, making it one of Prime Video’s biggest returning shows and highlighting strong demand for the franchise.

The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

Storage prices keep rising, and it's getting ever more difficult to find affordable SSDs for PCs and laptops. That changes with this 1TB Kingston NV3 SSD, nearly 50% off for one day only.

Amazon is hosting a special 25% discount for the vaunted WD_Black SN770M SSD in honor of World Backup Day, allowing portable gamers to upgrade their handheld console's storage size for less.

Windows 11 Insider builds for late March add Administrator Protection, NPU insights, shared audio upgrades, and accessibility features.

Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the legacy Remote Desktop client, forcing users into the "Windows App" as the March 27 support deadline passes.

Hundreds of new indie games have sprung up on Xbox this month, so Windows Central is highlighting a few that caught our attention this March.

Halo Studios confirms that Halo Campaign Evolved will not include a shop, despite introducing skins through a Fanta promotion.

I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.

Newegg is offering a 3% promo code for $25 Xbox Gift Cards. With this voucher, you will be able to shave off $25 off Xbox games or Xbox Game Pass subscription fees for 3% less.

The SDSQXH9-1T00-GZ6MA model of the SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSD UHS-I Card is one of the best ways to upgrade your Xbox Ally/Xbox Ally X's storage size, and it's now on sale for a 41% discount thanks to World Backup Day.

Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

Xbox has officially unveiled its 25th anniversary partnership with Fanta, offering themed in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Forza Horizon 6, alongside prize giveaways and live event experiences.

A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.

Windows 11's in-box apps and system interfaces are currently a mishmash of native and web-based interfaces, but it sounds like that might soon be changing.

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.

A £5 Xbox 360 devkit has revealed a pre-release GTA IV build from 2007, uncovering cut content including ferries, a zombies mode, and early gameplay changes.

Asia/Pacific PC shipments surged in 2025, but looming memory shortages driven by AI demand could slow growth and raise laptop prices in 2026.

World Backup Day is here to remind everyone to keep their precious files safely backed up, and one of the best ways to do that for Xbox is through various Storage Expansion cards that are now on sale.

Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork is now available through the Frontier program, giving users access to Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI model for smarter task management.

Console Host is gaining several features that have been available on Windows Terminal for a while, including better graphics support, scrolling performance improvements, and more.

Improve Xbox Cloud Gaming on Windows 11 with Better xCloud. Get better bitrate, lower lag, and full control over streaming settings.

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.

Windows 11 update KB5079391 adds official monitor refresh rate support beyond 1,000Hz. With 2,000Hz displays coming as soon as 2030, it's good to see that our favorite OS is ahead of the game.

Best Buy has an exclusive 30% discount on the ASUS Zenbook 14. Despite being held back by a poor battery life, it's a solid pick for workers and casual users thanks to high performance rates, a stunning FHD+ OLED display, and a sleek yet durable build.

A fan-made wallpaper mashup mixes the symmetrical Windows 11 logo with a piece inspired by the Windows 10 "Hero" image.

It's hard to find affordable, high-end RAM for gaming PC upgrades; if you need a full system upgrade, this bundle drops the price on 32GB of DDR5-6400 to just $150. Oh, yeah, you also get Intel's latest gaming CPU and a top-tier ASUS ROG Strix motherboard.

iBUYPOWER's pre-built gaming PCs offer high-end CPUs like AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, along with capable RAM, with hundreds of dollars in discounts.

Microsoft has announced when the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place. In addition, it has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will be there to reveal its first gameplay footage and that the community-beloved Xbox FanFest will return at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.

Framework founder Nirav Patel tears down the MacBook Neo and his company's Laptop 12 to see how they compare in terms of upgradeability. He admits there's a lot to love from both approaches, but the underlying product philosophies are quite different.

A software developer found Copilot injecting ads into a GitHub pull request. Over 11,000 similar instances have been discovered.

Would you give up privacy for age checks? GrapheneOS has indicated that it won't comply with new age-verification laws, as it aims to continue prioritizing user privacy even if it risks losing global market access.

$100 or not, plenty of people will break the bank to buy Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.

HP TV+ is a free streaming app for Windows 11 with live channels and movies, but it feels more like background noise than a must-have service.

Microsoft is planning some major changes for Windows 11 in 2026, but one thing not officially noted is a change to mandatory Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. We asked our readers what they think.

UGREEN recently launched its new Maxidok 17-in-1 (U716) Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on it early to test it out. It's a new high-end option competing with the very best docks, and it's currently enjoying a huge launch discount.

Compulsion Games is hiring across multiple roles as it begins work on a new IP described as intriguing, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the studio.

If you were wondering where Windows 11's latest preview update had gone, it turns out that Microsoft pulled it due to installation bugs.

What if The Divine Comedy was more than just a poem? That’s the question asked by upcoming psychological horror The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline.

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.

The Amazon Spring Sale is still in motion, and it's coughed up a generous 21% discount for the premium grade, ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop with the RTX 5050 GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD configuration.

Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026

Windows 11 has gained cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, Sysmon, and more in early 2026. Here are all the new features and improvements.

Xbox is turning 25, and the celebration comes with a 73Studio collab and some new gear to fawn over. The brand is signaling a "Return to Xbox" that you can wear.

Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' glowing reputation because Bethesda's work building its foundation went unrecognized.

A newly discovered Xbox Game Pass codename, TRITON, points to a first party game lineup, adding to speculation that Microsoft could be testing a different subscription offering.

Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why.

The Geekom IT13 is our no.1 mini-PC for its reliably quick performance for productivity tasks, 4K monitor support, and compact design, and it's now on sale for a 33% Amazon Spring Sale discount.

Sony has raised PS5 prices across multiple regions, and early comparisons show Xbox hardware now offers better value in several markets, shifting the pricing landscape between the two platforms.

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.

Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.

Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

As Microsoft's new Xbox CEO considers making Xbox Game Pass more affordable with "lower-priced tiers," one executive dev says he thinks that's a bad idea.

Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.

Ahead of STALKER 2's newly announced Cost of Hope DLC expansion coming out this summer, the game now fully supports Xbox Play Anywhere on Xbox and PC.

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a favorable 2-in-1 laptop with a detailed 3K AMOLED display, a high-performance Lunar Lake Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU, and additional features for work and personal use. It's also now available for a 29% discount courtesy of the Amazon Spring Sale.

In the future, ARM-based PCs could save the day for entry-level and mid-range PC gamers. I'm not sure I believe it, but that's exactly what this recent analyst report suggests.

OpenAI looks increasingly chaotic, as it shutters various projects and restructures in ongoing, increasingly fruitless-looking attempts to become profitable.

One of the biggest highlights of the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview event was the trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, as it showcased its gameplay along with dates for its upcoming full release and Xbox Series X|S beta test.

During the March 2026 Xbox Partner Showcase, the popular free-to-play action RPG, Wuthering Waves, made an appearance to announce that it's coming to Xbox with benefits exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Members.

Another Xbox Partner Preview showcase has come, giving us a closer look at new Xbox and PC games and updates coming from Microsoft's game dev partners.

Microsoft’s current Surface lineup is caught between aging 2024 internals and the disruptive $599 MacBook Neo. If you want the best value, you have to wait for the Spring refresh.

Microsoft updates Feedback Hub on Windows 11 with a new UI, streamlined feedback tools, and improved transparency for users and Insiders.

Microsoft's head of design and research for Windows has provided an update on the progress of Windows 11's incomplete dark mode, confirming that tooling is being put in place to make dark mode more consistent across the OS.

AMD has just revealed a new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop CPU with 208MB of total cache, making it the new most powerful chip for gaming and productivity in Team Red's arsenal.