The Windows Control Panel is one step closer to death as account rename option makes its way to Windows 11's Settings app
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:54 +0000
Microsoft is adding the ability to rename your user account to the Windows 11 Settings app, ported over from the legacy Control Panel.
Surface Pro update fixes key cellular bugs ? just as Microsoft leans into 5G
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:12 +0000
Microsoft?s latest Surface Pro firmware update fixes VPN and cellular issues, arriving as the company deepens its 5G push through a new Ericsson partnership.
World of Warcraft: Midnight global launch times ? here's when the game will be released in early access and for the general public
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:46:51 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment has released the final, definitive public release and early access dates for World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion, and we have curated them so you won't miss out on the launch.
Microsoft Paint is gaining a feature I've been waiting 25 years for ? Windows 11's built-in image editor is one step closer to replacing Photoshop
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:27 +0000
Windows 11's in-box Paint app is gaining a new feature that will let you rotate shapes and text into any position you like. Believe it or not, this hasn't been possible until now!
Samsung's "Penta Tandem" display tech finally solves OLED brightness woes ? Your next PC or TV screen will be brighter AND more efficient
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:47:01 +0000
Samsung's five-layer OLED stack now has an official name, and the tech is expected to arrive in displays of all shapes and sizes in 2026.
Xbox?s new Chief of Staff just reunited with Asha Sharma ? but who exactly is Craig Cincotta?
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:58 +0000
Craig Cincotta has been named Chief of Staff at Xbox, reuniting with new CEO Asha Sharma. Here is his Microsoft career history and what the role means for Xbox leadership.
This tiny app exposes a massive problem at Microsoft ? and shows how smooth Windows could be
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:03:03 +0000
A fast, lightweight whiteboard app called Markerpad highlights how sluggish and web?heavy Microsoft Whiteboard feels on Windows 11.
Microsoft crowns Copilot king of productivity on Windows 11 ? but reports suggest no one is actually using it
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:57:44 +0000
Microsoft ranks Copilot among the top productivity apps on Windows 11, potentially reshaping the future of work with AI.
A farewell to Phil Spencer, he who saved Xbox ? and salutations to Asha Sharma, who will steer Xbox through its toughest era
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:51:51 +0000
The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time.
New Xbox CEO hits social media running ? Here's everything Asha Sharma has said so far about the future of Xbox
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000
In all the turmoil, Asha reached out to the Xbox community on X answering questions and putting out some early thoughts on the future of the brand.
Monster Hunter Stories 3's latest trailer reveals some crazy new Monsties up for taming ? and it's making me miss Monster Hunter Rise
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000
Over the weekend, Capcom dropped a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which includes more scenes from the story and massive reveals for a wide variety of monsters to hunt and Monsties to tame.
Microsoft is killing off a key Edge security feature ? are you ready for the switch?
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:47:50 +0000
Edge is discontinuing custom primary password support in June 2026, as Microsoft shifts security to Windows Hello and system authentication.
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme driver support discontinued? ? Lenovo confirms no further Legion Go plans
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:44:01 +0000
Lenovo Korea has reportedly confirmed no further driver updates are planned for the Legion Go powered by AMD?s Ryzen Z1 Extreme, raising broader concerns about long-term support for Z1 Extreme handheld devices.
Windows Wrap: I don't care if the new Xbox CEO is a gamer ? I care if she puts gamers first
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:59:42 +0000
Asha Sharma?s appointment as Xbox CEO has raised questions about her gaming background, but the real issue is whether she?ll put players and creativity first.
Things are looking worse for laptop prices, but not for Microsoft's ultimate Snapdragon X Elite laptop ? this 5-Star Copilot+ PC is now under $1,000
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:47:29 +0000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop's mid-range configuration with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 120Hz display, and other beneficial features for hardworking typists has had its high MSRP reduced, so its cost is now under $1,000.
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