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Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available through select LG TV models. Are you going to use it? www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/... 📺🎮

Do you want to use a custom DNS address on your Windows 11 PC? I'll show you 3 ways to change yours from its default to some more reliable and private services. GUIDE: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🔒

It would be much easier to recommend the Hexgears DeathStrike GK760 mechanical keyboard if the included wrist rest were of better quality. REVIEW: www.windowscentral.com/accessories/... 👇

Hate building slides? Microsoft Copilot can now do it for you in PowerPoint. www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🥲

Here's everything you need to know about haptic touchpads in Windows laptops — including how they actually work. Having a good trackpad can truly make or break your experience, and Sensel's tech is arguably the gold standard. GUIDE: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lap... 💻

About to connect to a public Wi-Fi network on your Windows 11 laptop? Use my 5 privacy and safety tips to protect your device and data. GUIDE: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🔐

RTX owners can force DLSS 4 in Oblivion Remastered, and it only takes a few clicks to improve performance. Here's how it's done 👉 buff.ly/UGotSMy #Oblivion

Hey Sony, take notes! Virtuos and Bethesda's Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered just proved there's way more to a great rerelease than fancy visuals. Sony should steal Bethesda's playbook (or at least borrow it). OPINION: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sony-... 🤔

Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a major overhaul with OpenAI's viral ChatGPT-4o image generator and an AI-powered search. Is this part of an attempt to tap into OpenAI's viral "Ghibli" success? READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🔎

Microsoft's latest "Work Trend Index" report reveals how industry leaders are torn between replacing employees with AI or using it to assist them in complex tasks. It says AI agents will make every employee an "agent boss." READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🤖

According to a new report, Intel will soon lay off more than 20% of its workforce. The wave of layoffs will apparently reduce middle management. READ: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu... 🪓

Over 100,000 players have entered the remastered gates of Oblivion, and that number is steadily rising. READ: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elder... ⚔️

Our news and apps editor Sean Endicott tried turning his Windows PC into an 'EdgeBook' — just using Microsoft Edge for everything. Spoiler: It didn't go as planned. Microsoft's web apps were the biggest hurdle. www.windowscentral.com/software-app... ⛔

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered — all the changes you need to know about 👇 www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-e... ⚔️

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered just shadow dropped. Make sure your PC can handle it by checking the system requirements. READ: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-ga... 👇

Bethesda shines a light on The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered in a livestream, and the game is available today across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. READ: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/... 👀

Low performance reviews at Microsoft could mean that ex-employees would be barred from rejoining for two years. The company's new policies aim to "accelerate high performance and swiftly address low performance." READ: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/im... 🏢

Apple hasn't put macOS on any iPad yet, so this developer installed Windows 11 on one instead. Same idea, right? 🤔 READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🪟

I tested the affordable Corsair Void Wireless V2 headset, and it offered incredible battery life with fantastic sound for PC gaming 🔋 Sure, it lacks some extras, but it's still a winner at this price. REVIEW: www.windowscentral.com/accessories/... 🎧

Here's how you can change the default "Downloads" folder on your Windows 11 PC to another path in the same drive, or a different one altogether. GUIDE: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 📥

Don't bother buying a new ASUS ROG Ally X when you can replace an original ROG Ally's battery life with this excellent upgrade kit instead! I already upgraded mine, so follow my tips if you're sick of lackluster battery life on your handheld. GUIDE: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/tips-... 🔋

Yes, you can ungroup AND show the labels of Windows 11 apps running in your Taskbar. Here's how it works ⬇️ GUIDE: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🔨

Former President Obama says AI already writes better code than "60-70%" of programmers. Meanwhile, Bill Gates argues that programming is still too complex for AI to totally replace humans 🤔 READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... ⬇️

While Microsoft is deploying countermeasures against fraud, its "Quick Assist" app could still expose Windows and macOS users to AI-driven tech support scams. READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🚓

Who knew a controller could make THIS much difference? I tested a new mobile controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and was pleasantly surprised. REVIEW: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/abxyl... 🎮

Bethesda Game Studios sets an announcement for tomorrow, and it sure looks like Oblivion Remastered. READ: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/... #bethesda.net

FIRST LOOK: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) is the successor to last year's top gaming laptop (for most people). What's new and better? What's worse and worrying? Let's find out: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/len... 💻

We think the Microsoft Surface Pro 12, due this year, needs 5 things to be a winner. Here's what they are. OPINION: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur... 🤔

DeepSeek is back in the spotlight as a bipartisan House committee claims it poses a profound threat to the United States' national security. www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🚨 Comments ( 0 )

SD Express cards just leveled up, bringing 1.6GB/s transfer speeds in an ultraportable package. www.windowscentral.com/accessories/... 💾

We tested Shure's most affordable USB microphone to see if this legendary brand is also the best bang for your buck. REVIEW: buff.ly/oB4yQIf #Shure

We can hardly believe just how amazing this $100 gimbal-tracking webcam is. This is a very balanced, value-driven AI webcam. REVIEW: buff.ly/CqiBjTF

The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) is one of the best laptops we've ever used, even if most people will never see it. REVIEW: buff.ly/iWqzxlL #HP

Xbox Cloud Gaming has hit "tens of millions of hours every single month" of usage, as Microsoft shares per-device stats. www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/... #Xbox

Valve is working on a Steam Deck 2. Here are all the latest rumors and what we know (so far) www.windowscentral.com/gaming/steam... 🎮

Fortune favors Xbox fans—Microsoft is stealthily rewarding players with unexpected $5 and $10 gift cards, out of nowhere. DETAILS: buff.ly/Fg62xIN #Xbox

Why are Xbox console games, and even Windows Phone games, starting to show up in the Xbox app on PC? 🫠 www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...

Stoic games explains Towerborne's design pillars, and why Xbox and Microsoft was chosen as the ideal dev partner. www.windowscentral.com/gaming/tower...

Overwatch 2's most ambitious season in years gets a big new gameplay trailer. www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overw...

Copilot Vision is now free in Microsoft Edge. The AI tool can “see” what’s on your screen to provide insights and help you out. www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 👁️

The latest version of VMware's ESXi hypervisor has reinstated the free version for community use, having previously been discontinued in early 2024. READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🖥️

I was able to upgrade my ASUS ROG Ally battery to a 62% higher capacity, and you should do it too! The JSAUX ROG Ally "Battery Upgrade Kit" comes with a 65W replacement and all the tools you need. REVIEW: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/jsa... 🔋

AMD is rumored to be prepping 8GB *and* 16GB RX 9060 XT GPUs for a Computex reveal this May. Here's what we know (so far): buff.ly/NFsHwDP 🏫 #AMD

OpenAI's largest acquisition of "Windsurf" (formerly Codeium), an agentic IDE, could help CEO Sam Altman make coders "10x" more productive. READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 💰

Sam Altman jokes that OpenAI spends "tens of millions of dollars" on users sending slightly longer "please and thank you" messages to ChatGPT. Courtesy is expensive, but "worth it." 😛 READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🤡

Did NVIDIA's latest driver update solve your RTX stability issues? Reports of black screens and crashes continue to pile up. READ: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu... 🔨

This mirror puts you inside Microsoft Paint — literally. ..But it won’t be around for long. READ: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🎨

Ubisoft thinks you want another battle royale shooter, apparently. www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ubiso...

Thanks to this DLC's excellent new faction mechanic, I'm playing Age of Empires 4 again and loving it (but it's not entirely without criticism). Still, "Knights of the Cross and Rose" sets a new bar. OPINION: windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/... 🌹

If you need to share files with sensitive contents, you can use my Windows 11 tips to ensure no prying eyes can access them 👀 GUIDE: www.windowscentral.com/software-app... 🔒