ON THIS DAY: Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for Phones, turning your phone into a PC
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:33:23 +0000
11 years ago, Microsoft unveiled Continuum for Windows 10 Mobile?a feature that promised to blur the line between smartphone and desktop PC. By connecting a phone to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, users could run a desktop-like environment powered entirely by their pocket device. We?re reaching into the Windows Central vaults to revisit the moment Microsoft tried to change how we define a "computer.
Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:48:42 +0000
Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress.
"Why it actually matters": Inside the Xbox publishing overhaul designed to win back frustrated developers
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:14:53 +0000
Xbox is rolling out Game Package Manager, a new developer tool designed to simplify game publishing, improve version management, and streamline updates across the platform.
"Still one of the best webcams with 4K and Windows Hello" ? the Logitech BRIO 4K hits its lowest price in months
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:43 +0000
The Logitech BRIO 4K is on sale for $149.99, offering 4K video and Windows Hello support in a webcam that continues to hold up in 2026.
"First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:13:07 +0000
Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.
You can pick up a $100 Xbox gift card for $83.50 right now, and I'm not kidding ? but this "limited offer" won't last for long.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:07:56 +0000
The Xbox Gift Card is a special voucher that Xbox players can use to redeem digital currency and buy games, DLC, movies, and more from the Xbox Marketplace. Newegg is currently offering a special 16% discount for an Xbox Gift Card that's worth $100, but only for a short time.