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File Explorer feels outdated again after this Files update

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Files 4.0.39 adds a customizable toolbar that makes Windows 11’s File Explorer feel outdated. Here’s why Microsoft should copy the feature and what the update includes.

Files 4.0 app promotional images on an ASUS Zenbook laptop screen.

A new Files update highlights another gap in File Explorer. Microsoft should copy it.

Microsoft explored buying Cursor before SpaceX lined up a $60 billion deal

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Microsoft explored buying Cursor before SpaceX secured a deal that gives it the rights to acquire the AI startup for $60 billion or pursue a $10 billion partnership.

A binary code and Microsoft logo are seen in this multpiple exposure illustration photo.

Microsoft looked at buying Cursor but did not make an offer.

"A fantastic option for players of all skill levels": One of our favorite budget Xbox/PC controllers is having its biggest sale of 2026

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The already affordable GameSir G7 SE Wired controller for Xbox just got even more inexpensive with this 15%, giving folks a chance to enjoy its rich features and responsive controls for dirt cheap.

A hand with purple-painted nails holds an Xbox controller in front of a TV displaying a gaming interface with apps like Netflix and YouTube. The setting conveys a cozy gaming atmosphere.

The GameSir G7 SE controllers puts most mid-range controllers to shame despite being wired only.

Microsoft partnership has "limited our ability": Leaked memo reveals OpenAI's open hostility towards one of its biggest investors

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
The ChatGPT maker indicated that its new partnership with Amazon will help enhance its enterprise market share while highlighting key constraints in its Microsoft tie-up.

Satya Nadella with Sam Altman at a conference

Sam Altman is apparently openly hostile towards Microsoft.

"Once again, Geekom has created a fantastic machine with the A6": this mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and 16GB RAM is a cut above the rest at this price

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The Geekom A6 Mini-PC is a premium-grade portable PC with strong performance rates for workflow tasks, a stylish yet durable build, tons of power for creative applications, and plenty more features that are now on sale for a 15% discount.

A compact Geekom mini PC sits on a wooden surface connected to several cables. It has a sleek, modern design with a metallic finish, conveying a tech-savvy vibe.

The Geekom A6 Mini-PC in action.

"Big power, small package": One of Geekom's latest mini-PCs for stomping productivity with high-performance rates is now 21% off just for today

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Several retailers are hosting big-time deals for the Geekom A7 MAX Mini-PC, a decently reviewed desktop on Amazon that's equipped with high-performing hardware for productivity efficiency and mid-level gaming on the side.

A sleek, compact Geekom mini PC with a silver finish sits on a green cutting mat. It features USB ports and a power button, conveying a modern tech vibe.

Crush productivity on the go with the Geekom A7 MAX.

“Checkout, right in the app?” — Copilot’s shopping upgrade adds mobile checkout and merchant data from 500,000 sellers

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Copilot Checkout now works in the Copilot mobile app, and Microsoft has deepened catalog data from over half a million merchants to improve AI‑powered shopping.

In this photo illustration, Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen on a smartphone screen.

Copilot has a built-in shopping tool that lets you make purchases directly within the app.

Microsoft has been trying to fix Windows 11's annoying white flash bug in File Explorer for over 2 years: Has it finally done it?

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[email protected] (Zac Bowden)
The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

Portable monitor with 12,000+ five‑star reviews is back on sale — compact, reliable, and easy to recommend

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The KYY Portable Monitor is a pretty popular display on Amazon that's loved for its above-average performance rates and FHD resolutions, and it's now back on sale with a 34% discount.

Portable KYY monitor displaying vibrant abstract art. Features include 1080p resolution, 15.6" screen, HDR, and 16:9 aspect ratio. Set on a wooden desk with a stylus and vase nearby.

The KYY Portable Monitor is a pretty popular display on Amazon, and it's now back on sale with a 34% discount.

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in 'Defender' antivirus is "usually sufficient" for most PC users: "I haven't used a 3rd party antivirus since XP"

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft sued for £2.8B in the UK — what that means for Azure customers

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Microsoft could be forced to reimburse $2.8 billion to 60,000 UK-based businesses for overcharging customers for its Windows Server software on competing cloud platforms at higher rates than its own Azure service.

Brithish UK flag blowing in the wind with Microsoft logo

Brithish UK flag blowing in the wind with Microsoft logo

How to move the Windows 11 Taskbar and restore the classic look

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[email protected] (Richard Devine)
One of the big frustrations in Windows 11 is the Taskbar, be it how it looks or the fact you can't move it. But this free, lightweight app is a simple way to do that while also giving it a nostalgic look.

An image of a Lenovo ThinkPad showing the Windows Central homepage open in Google Chrome with a Windows Vista style Taskbar thanks to the RetroBar app.

A modern laptop, but with a little Windows Vista flair.

"Inspired by the winding Touge roads of Japan": This limited Forza Horizon 6 Xbox gear caught my eye, and I'm tempted

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Xbox has officially revealed the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controller and wireless headset, now available for pre-order ahead of the game’s launch on May 19

Limited edition Forza Horizon 6 Xbox controller and headset in vibrant blue, pink, and yellow. In the background, a racetrack and mountain view.

Xbox has officially revealed the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controller and wireless headset.

Surface fans are now 3D‑printing the hardware Microsoft won’t build

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
A Surface fan designed a 3D‑printed dock that improves lapability and pairs the Surface Pro with Lenovo’s TrackPoint keyboard.

A hand places a stylus onto a keyboard's built-in holder. The keyboard is black, with a distinct red pointer, and rests on a white desk.

You can place your Surface Pen and your Surface Pro inside this 3-D printed dock.

"An excellent controller and a great value": I wish more Hall-Effect Xbox controllers had this price tag — another GameSir winner

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A 10% discount has been spotted for the GameSir Kaleid, making this budget-friendly Xbox controller with Hall Effect sticks/joysticks, RGB lighting, and tight ergonomics more valuable than ever.

A GameSir Kaleid for Xbox Wired Controller with glowing blue and purple lights is held up against a colorful, abstract background, conveying a vibrant and playful mood.

A GameSir Kaleid for Xbox Wired Controller in hand

"Blows every past Surface Pro away and competes with the best Windows laptops": Our favorite Snapdragon X Elite PC says 'No' to rising prices

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Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 is our go-to laptop for everyday tasks, creative artistry, and casual browsing, and its Snapdragon X Elite CPU and 13" OLED screen configuration is now 36% cheaper to help folks skip out on the recently announced price hikes.

The Surface Pro 11's versatile 2-in-1 form factor, with stand and detachable keyboard pictured here, helps make it our top choice for most people.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11's versatile 2-in-1 form factor is unmatched.

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