ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP — here's why you should care

Instead of phones, Microsoft is going to re-message what Universal Windows Platform (UWP) means for the desktop. This is why ...

Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new ...

"I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack

A free GitHub download and a $7 Raspberry Pi Pico 2W is all you need to enable haptic feedback and adaptive triggers when ...
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I’m skeptical of AI writing tools — but Speechify for Windows won me over. Here's why this new voice‑writing app is fast, simple, and weirdly addictive.

You may like Speechify is the template for the perfect Windows app I found an app that makes AirPods work properly on Windows 11 Microsoft rolls out advanced transcription AI built for real‑world ...

"With our partners, we’ve been committed to continual updates": The Xbox Ally range picks up BIG enhancements to boost the TV experience — with AutoSR in tow

The promised auto super resolution features appear on Xbox Ally X today, with other major enhancements to the Xbox Ally ...

"Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir — new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion

World of Warcraft's housing system was a deep investment for the game, and is purely cosmetic offering no power or ...

"Another comical decision": Warcraft 3: Legacy just landed on Battle.net, but the Reforged disaster isn't over

Reforged effectively ruined Warcraft 3 for so many players about six years ago, Blizzard has now added a "Legacy" version to ...

"GitHub is failing me, every single day, and it is personal": After Xbox and Windows, now GITHUB is in crisis — Microsoft, what are you doing?

One of GitHub's most staple contributors announced they are abandoning ship due to constant outages. GitHub's COO responds, ...

"Brewmaster is a little ahead right now": World of Warcraft has a serious tank shortage — instead of nerfing monks, BUFF everything else

Blizzard seems to be getting the wrong message on the state of balance in World of Warcraft. The tank shortage in WoW seems ...

Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026

Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress.

ON THIS DAY: Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for Phones, turning your phone into a PC

As we look ahead to Windows Central’s 20th anniversary in 2027, we’re taking time to revisit the stories that shaped our ...

I got an inside look at the plan to bring the soul back to Windows 11 — Microsoft’s bet on quality, community, and making the OS feel human again

Bringing the pride back to Windows: how Microsoft plans to reconnect with Insiders, fix quality, and make the OS feel human ...