Microsoft is rolling out another Windows 11 Insider update for testers in the Experimental channel, bringing several accessibility and reliability improvements. The latest preview focuses on making Narrator more useful for reading mathematical expressions, while also addressing USB audio problems and improving how Windows remembers taskbar settings across multiple monitors. Although this is a relatively […]

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 Insider preview updates for the 26H1 branch, targeting users in the Experimental and Beta channels. Released on September 25, 2026, the updates are relatively small, but one of them includes an important fix for users running Linux virtual machines through Hyper-V. The other focuses on general improvements without […]

Microsoft is rolling out another Windows 11 Insider update with a handful of useful improvements aimed at making the operating system more convenient and energy-conscious. The latest Experimental preview, released on September 25, introduces changes to the Start menu, Quick Settings, and Storage settings. While this is a relatively small update, some of the changes […]

Microsoft appears to be moving away from one of the biggest branding terms it introduced for its AI-powered Windows PCs. The company is no longer emphasizing the “Copilot+ PC” name with its newly refreshed Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models, even though the devices continue to support the same class of Windows AI features associated […]

Xbox is giving Insiders another substantial set of console improvements, with the latest preview update focused on personalization, achievements, captures, search, profiles, and cloud gaming. The new features are being tested with Xbox Insiders before a wider rollout. Microsoft says the goal is to give players more control over how they use their consoles while […]

If you spend a lot of time in Microsoft Teams meetings, your virtual background can start to feel a little repetitive. After seeing the same office, bookshelf, blurred room, or generic landscape dozens of times, changing it can be an easy way to give your video calls a fresh look. Microsoft has an official solution […]

Anthropic may not be waiting long to expand its new Claude 5.5 family. While the company has officially confirmed that Claude Sonnet 5.5 is coming in the next few weeks, new claims suggest the model could already be undergoing testing ahead of a possible launch around the end of September or early October. Anthropic introduced […]

Apple has released watchOS 27.0.1, a small but important update aimed at fixing unexpected restarts affecting some of its newest Apple Watch models. The update arrives roughly a week after the launch of watchOS 27 and is specifically focused on improving stability rather than introducing new features. watchOS 27.0.1 Targets Unexpected Apple Watch Restarts The […]

Microsoft has refreshed its compact Surface lineup with two new lightweight Windows PCs: the Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) and Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition). Both devices now feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, bringing faster graphics, improved local AI performance and better power efficiency while keeping the portable designs largely intact. Announced at Snapdragon […]

Microsoft is exploring a new way to bring advertising into PC and console gaming, and the idea could make ads part of the gameplay experience itself. A newly published Microsoft patent describes a system that can detect natural stopping points in a game—such as after a boss fight, completed quest, cutscene, level, multiplayer round or […]

Microsoft has officially released the optional cumulative preview update KB5124010 for Windows 11 (OS Builds 26200.9550 for version 25H2 and 26100.9550 for version 24H2). As reported in WinCentral’s Windows 11 update coverage, Microsoft is utilizing a dual-phase deployment model. Features within this build are distributed through a gradual rollout—reaching devices over time—alongside a normal rollout […]

Microsoft is continuing its major Xbox restructuring, with another 268 roles being eliminated across Xbox’s first-party studios, Halo Studios, and its central management and support functions. The latest changes were announced by Xbox executive Matt Booty in a September 22 message to employees titled “Continuing Our Reset.” Booty said the changes are part of the […]

Windows 11 comes with a surprisingly capable video editor that many users can start using without paying for expensive editing software. But there is a catch. Microsoft’s Clipchamp video editor can be considerably more demanding on PC hardware than its simple interface might suggest. The app is designed to make video editing accessible to everyone, […]

Linux users no longer have to rely on a browser to get a native ChatGPT experience. OpenAI has officially brought its ChatGPT desktop app to Linux, making the application available in public preview for several major Linux distributions. The move gives Linux users a dedicated way to access ChatGPT and Codex while working with projects […]

If you’ve felt that the Windows 11 desktop experience was a bit too rigid, relief is finally on the horizon. Currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel, Microsoft is actively testing a substantial suite of customization features for both the Start menu and Taskbar, as detailed in recent WinCentral Windows 11 news […]

Reinstalling an operating system used to be a chore reserved for USB thumb drives, ISO downloads, and tedious driver hunting. Microsoft shifted that paradigm with Cloud Rebuild—a Windows 11 recovery tool that pulls fresh OS files and exact hardware drivers directly from Windows Update to restore a PC to a clean slate, even when the […]

If your workday feels like an endless stream of purple pop-ups, loud audio chimes, and red badge counters demanding immediate attention, you are far from alone. Microsoft Teams is exceptional for real-time collaboration, but without deliberate configuration, it quickly devolves into an engine of continuous distraction. Fragmented focus drains deep work productivity. Fortunately, regaining control […]

One of the most useful features hidden inside the ChatGPT desktop app is also one that many users may have never tried: Appshots. The feature solves a simple problem. Instead of spending time explaining what you are looking at on your computer, you can simply send the current app window to ChatGPT and let it […]

Microsoft is making a subtle but useful change to Windows 11 Search that could make it easier to find files stored outside the usual folders. Windows 11 can now automatically add frequently used folders to its search index. Instead of relying entirely on a predefined list of indexed locations, Search can take your folder usage […]

OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT directly into Microsoft Word, giving users a new way to write, rewrite, proofread, and improve documents without having to leave the application. The new ChatGPT add-in, which began rolling out around September 17, adds the AI assistant to Word through a persistent sidebar. Instead of opening ChatGPT in a separate browser […]