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Discord boosts performance on Snapdragon X PCs by releasing a native Arm app

Discord has released a native Arm build for Windows on Arm, improving performance on Snapdragon X PCs.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

PCs with Snapdragon X processors have a growing library of native applications that now includes Discord.

I knew Linux PCs would get a free pass from California's controversial age-verification law for operating systems

California lawmakers move to exempt Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, set to take effect January 1, 2027.

WINUX is a Windows-inspired Linux distro that lets you enjoy Windows 10 and Windows 11 design elements.

WINUX is a Windows-inspired Linux distro that lets you enjoy Windows 10 and Windows 11 design elements.

Microsoft reverses course on Edge password handling but denies users were ever at risk

Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

Microsoft Edge ditching Copilot Mode means more AI in your browser, not less

Microsoft is retiring the dedicated Copilot Mode in Edge. AI features will instead appear throughout the browser, including Edge's mobile version.

Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft has retired Copilot Mode for the Edge browser, choosing instead to integrate AI features directly into Edge.

Reddit is now blocking your access to its mobile website, forcing users into its app instead: "I just won't use Reddit anymore"

Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

Google Chrome is quietly installing a 4GB AI model on devices and users are not happy about it

Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.

A man in a suit peers over a laptop displaying a large Chrome logo. The setting is an office.

Google says it's trying to protect your privacy.

Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics

Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.

The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Teams will soon warn you when an external caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization.

Microsoft Edge is removing its Sidebar to cut clutter while leaving the ever-controversial Copilot untouched

Microsoft Edge will soon remove the ability to pin apps and websites to the Sidebar. Microsoft says the change is part of simplifying Edge, but the move leaves Copilot in place and removes a feature many people rely on.

New Copilot features for the Microsoft Edge browser announced on October 23, 2025.

Copilot has avoided being part of Microsoft's efforts to simplify Edge.

File Explorer feels outdated again after this Files update

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.

The quiet surrender: Why Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam all handed social to Discord

Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam have gradually stepped back from building and maintaining their own social features, leaving Discord to become the default platform for player communication.

Discord platforms

Discord platforms

Clipchamp is going backward: Microsoft will retire iOS app instead of making an Android one

Microsoft will retire Clipchamp for iOS on June 9, 2026, leaving the video editor without any mobile app.

Clipchamp

Clipchamp will only be available through its web app or Windows app after June 9, 2026.

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

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.

Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions

Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

Sniffnet is my new go-to app for network monitoring — Free, open-source, and taking on GlassWire and Wireshark

I came across Sniffnet the other day, and after installing it on my PC, I can safely say it's sticking around. It's a free and open-source network monitor that's easy to use, efficient, and quite deep. Here's what you need to know.

Sniffnet dashboard with a dark blue and yellow theme displays network traffic. Graphs, numerical data, and lists of hosts, services, and programs are shown. The background is a blue abstract design.

Sniffnet's overview page displayed on a Windows 11 desktop.

Our friends at Tom's Guide are upgrading: Here's what it means, and how our sister site's overhaul affects Windows Central

Our sister site, Tom's Guide, just launched its overhaul, featuring all-new shopping tools and exciting prospects for the future. Here's what it all means.

Tom's Guide homepage with new layout for 2026

Tom's Guide has a brand new look for its home page.

I've finally found a loophole to block a specific type of YouTube ads, and it won’t cost you a dime: Just a little teamwork

YouTube viewers can now work together to prevent ads from playing during livestreams without paying for Premium.

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28: An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the YouTube logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28: An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the YouTube logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

Copilot button on a Windows laptop

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress, and that includes the Copilot key.

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