Weekly Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is a dumpster fire ? and only a fake Windows Phone can save us
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:29:58 +0000
Between disastrous Patch Tuesday bugs and hackers maliciously abusing Microsoft?s brand for phishing scams, Windows 11 users are under siege, leaving a third-party "Windows phone" as one of the week?s only bright spots.
Windows 11?s Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse ? Microsoft says some PCs might not boot
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:47:34 +0000
Microsoft has posted an online bulletin confirming that the company is investigating reports that state Windows 11's latest security update has rendered some PCs unbootable.
Xbox has a shovelware problem ? 40% of 2025 releases were Gamerscore spam, according to a new report
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:58:00 +0000
New data from TrueAchievements reveals that nearly 40% of Xbox games released in 2025 were spam titles designed around easy Gamerscore. The report highlights growing storefront clutter and Gamerscore inflation.
It's shocking what Game Freak has been able to do when it steps out of Nintendo's shadow
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:44:25 +0000
I've analysed Game Freak's latest showcase for its upcoming action-RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, and found myself intrigued by it. With its post-apocalyptic setting and action-packed gameplay, this game has the potential to be a hit and convince Game Freak that it doesn't need Pokémon anymore to be successful.
Banjo-Kazooie is BACK ... sort of ? 'Banjo Recompiled' for PC brings widescreen, high framerates, and Steam Deck support
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:02 +0000
Banjo-Kazooie has been recompiled into a native PC release using a fan led project called Banjo Recompiled. The N64 classic now runs on Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck with modern features.
Windows 11 silver lining: Why we still call this OS home ? what do you love most?
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:26:12 +0000
From handheld gaming breakthroughs to the power of WSL, the Windows Central team shares why they?re still passionate about the Windows ecosystem.
Microsoft issues SECOND emergency out of band update for Windows 11 to address disastrous Patch Tuesday bugs ? KB5078127 released globally
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:32:26 +0000
Another out of band update has been issued to Windows 11 users to address a major bug that caused Outlook to become inoperable after January's disastrous Patch Tuesday updates.
If every Xbox game can hit Fable's apparent AAA quality ? it's destined for a bright future
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:35:23 +0000
Xbox might have shed exclusivity, but in a post-Roblox world, it absolutely had no choice.
CSAM using streamer 'Lacari' caught red-handed by ... Microsoft Notepad ? posts apology, denial after being banned
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:09:28 +0000
Twitch streamer "Lacari" opened Notepad while live, not realizing that the new version saves your previous session. Oh boy.
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a price and release date ? it's more affordable than I was expecting, putting the 9800X3D's future into question
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:19:03 +0000
AMD has confirmed a January 29 launch date for its Ryzen 7 9850X3D, and the chip will debut with a $499 price tag. That's only $31 more than the 9800X3D, putting the older chip's future into question.
I tested HYTE's cute X50 PC case to see its cat paws and curved glass in person ? I can't believe how much I love it
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Do bubbly little "feet" and quirky colors make the HYTE X50 a good PC case? Here's what I think about this quirky option and how I tested it at home.
Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked ? you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:59:16 +0000
Windows 11's online Microsoft Account requirement means your PC is automatically backing up its data encryption key to the cloud, and Microsoft says it will hand those over to the FBI if asked.
Minecraft-inspired RPG Hytale hires creator of some of its first mods as a dev ? "Keeping our promise to hire from within the community!"
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:00:14 +0000
A week and a half after Hytale's launch, its developer Hypixel Studios has hired one of the game's first modders.
Windows 11 won?t even let some users uninstall KB5074109 ? error 0x800f0905 is blocking the rollback. Try these tips to fix.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:40:12 +0000
If you're dealing with error 0x800F0905 when trying uninstall KB5074109 on Windows 11, you're not alone, and you can try these troubleshooting steps to fix it.
This huge, hotly anticipated Xbox game is "coming on really well," but Xbox's publishing lead can't say more ? "I think the [PR] in this room will murder me"
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:10:15 +0000
Six years after its initial announcement in 2020, Xbox's State of Decay 3 is "coming on really well" according to Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan.
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