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We will try to get this channel running in the coming weeks. We're currently exploring different methods to automate our news postings here, which is challenging.
For now, you can check our Windows Central staff Starter Pack as our team starts to come online: go.bsky.app/8seHmnH
OpenAI confirms major security breach, with user names, emails, and more exposed.
Here's what you need to know: buff.ly/B5vTUPy 👇
Here's what you need to know: buff.ly/B5vTUPy 👇
OpenAI confirms major data breach, exposing names, emails and more
Users are waking up to discover OpenAI leaked their data this morning via a faulty third-party plugin. Here's what you need to know.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
OpenAI confirms major security breach, with user names, emails, and more exposed.
Here's what you need to know: buff.ly/B5vTUPy 👇
Here's what you need to know: buff.ly/B5vTUPy 👇
Walmart has shocked us. While not our usual go-to for Windows laptops they have some of the best deals around this Black Friday.
We found the 7 best for you to consider to save you the effort. HP, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Surface ... all here. #BlackFriday
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We found the 7 best for you to consider to save you the effort. HP, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Surface ... all here. #BlackFriday
buff.ly/erWGroj
Walmart’s Black Friday laptop deals are wild this year — our TOP picks
Walmart just dropped some of its best Black Friday laptop deals yet, with big savings on gaming rigs, AI laptops, and everyday machines.
www.windowscentral.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Walmart has shocked us. While not our usual go-to for Windows laptops they have some of the best deals around this Black Friday.
We found the 7 best for you to consider to save you the effort. HP, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Surface ... all here. #BlackFriday
buff.ly/erWGroj
We found the 7 best for you to consider to save you the effort. HP, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Surface ... all here. #BlackFriday
buff.ly/erWGroj
SteamOS is so close to being the PC‑gaming dream — but until Valve cracks anti‑cheat, it’s stuck at the final boss. Can they finally pull it off?
Can Valve finally fix SteamOS’ anti‑cheat problem
SteamOS is evolving fast, but anti‑cheat support remains its biggest roadblock. Can Valve finally solve it and unlock true PC gaming freedom?
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November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
SteamOS is so close to being the PC‑gaming dream — but until Valve cracks anti‑cheat, it’s stuck at the final boss. Can they finally pull it off?
OpenAI’s secret device from Jony Ive and Sam Altman finally has a working prototype — simple, screen‑free, and aiming to feel calm instead of chaotic. Launch expected in under two years. #OpenAI
buff.ly/vauMuUh
buff.ly/vauMuUh
OpenAI may spark the biggest disruption since the iPhone within 2 years
OpenAI is set to cause the biggest tech disruption since the iPhone in less than 2 years
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November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
OpenAI’s secret device from Jony Ive and Sam Altman finally has a working prototype — simple, screen‑free, and aiming to feel calm instead of chaotic. Launch expected in under two years. #OpenAI
buff.ly/vauMuUh
buff.ly/vauMuUh
As Xbox Cloud Gaming use surges "45% year over year," it's kind of ironic that Microsoft's AI fad is helping to blow up DRAM prices, making Xbox Cloud Gaming a more affordable gaming option: buff.ly/p7QdGCH 👇
Xbox Cloud Gaming hours "up 45%" with Game Pass — is it becoming the "solution" to the the DRAM price crisis Microsoft's AI helped create?
Microsoft touts its Xbox Cloud Gaming ambitions, highlighting new year-over-year growth figures.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As Xbox Cloud Gaming use surges "45% year over year," it's kind of ironic that Microsoft's AI fad is helping to blow up DRAM prices, making Xbox Cloud Gaming a more affordable gaming option: buff.ly/p7QdGCH 👇
Dell’s Black Friday Outlet sale is live 🎉
XPS 13 laptops at record‑low prices including one for just $589 with a Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42) SoC, 16GB of RAM, and 120Hz VRR display👀
XPS 13 laptops at record‑low prices including one for just $589 with a Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42) SoC, 16GB of RAM, and 120Hz VRR display👀
$589: Black Friday Dell Outlet sale drops XPS 13 prices with Qualcomm
Dell’s Black Friday Outlet sale makes the XPS 13 more affordable than ever — premium performance at record‑low prices.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Dell’s Black Friday Outlet sale is live 🎉
XPS 13 laptops at record‑low prices including one for just $589 with a Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42) SoC, 16GB of RAM, and 120Hz VRR display👀
XPS 13 laptops at record‑low prices including one for just $589 with a Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42) SoC, 16GB of RAM, and 120Hz VRR display👀
The Windows 10 end-of-life wave is pushing more users to Linux than you might think.
'Zorin OS' just hit 1 million downloads, and its developers estimate ~780,000 migrated from Windows devices 👀
'Zorin OS' just hit 1 million downloads, and its developers estimate ~780,000 migrated from Windows devices 👀
Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows 10 — here’s where 780,000 users went
After Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, Linux-based Zorin OS coincidentally gained 780,000 users.
www.windowscentral.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Windows 10 end-of-life wave is pushing more users to Linux than you might think.
'Zorin OS' just hit 1 million downloads, and its developers estimate ~780,000 migrated from Windows devices 👀
'Zorin OS' just hit 1 million downloads, and its developers estimate ~780,000 migrated from Windows devices 👀
Apple is rumored to be working on a folding iPhone, and the latest leaks point to it being more similar to the Surface Duo than you might think buff.ly/HMKoH1U
Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold looks to copy Microsoft's Surface Duo — and that's genuinely great news
I loved the Surface Duo's short but wide aspect ratio, and it appears Apple is planning to bring that unique shape and size back with its upcoming foldable iPhone.
www.windowscentral.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Apple is rumored to be working on a folding iPhone, and the latest leaks point to it being more similar to the Surface Duo than you might think buff.ly/HMKoH1U
This is the Surface deal of the year 👀
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch (X Plus, 16GB RAM) is at its lowest-ever price for Black Friday.
Everyone should buy one, it's a no-brainer!
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch (X Plus, 16GB RAM) is at its lowest-ever price for Black Friday.
Everyone should buy one, it's a no-brainer!
I can't stress how great this Surface Laptop Black Friday deal is
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop is at its lowest price ever for Black Friday. Featuring the excellent Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage.
www.windowscentral.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is the Surface deal of the year 👀
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch (X Plus, 16GB RAM) is at its lowest-ever price for Black Friday.
Everyone should buy one, it's a no-brainer!
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch (X Plus, 16GB RAM) is at its lowest-ever price for Black Friday.
Everyone should buy one, it's a no-brainer!
PowerToys has a history of patching Windows 11’s blind spots.
Next up: PowerDisplay, a tool to tame multi‑monitor brightness once and for all.
Next up: PowerDisplay, a tool to tame multi‑monitor brightness once and for all.
PowerToys’ new feature finally fixes monitor brightness on Windows 11
A simple PowerToys update brings something Windows 11 still doesn’t: easy multi-monitor brightness control.
www.windowscentral.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
PowerToys has a history of patching Windows 11’s blind spots.
Next up: PowerDisplay, a tool to tame multi‑monitor brightness once and for all.
Next up: PowerDisplay, a tool to tame multi‑monitor brightness once and for all.
Windows 11 update: uninstalling apps won’t feel like a boss fight anymore.
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
Microsoft Store gains a simple new way to uninstall apps
A small update brings a big quality-of-life boost for Windows 11 users. Insiders can test the feature now.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Windows 11 update: uninstalling apps won’t feel like a boss fight anymore.
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
NOW AVAILABLE: Finally, footwear with true console support. Xbox Crocs are real, limited, and comfy AF. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi
Step into gaming history: limited‑edition Xbox Crocs arrive November 25th for fans who want to wear their fandom
Xbox Crocs arrive this November in a limited run — gaming culture meets fashion in one bold step.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NOW AVAILABLE: Finally, footwear with true console support. Xbox Crocs are real, limited, and comfy AF. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi
Sony’s billion‑dollar PC boom shows Steam ports aren’t optional anymore. The future of PlayStation is multiplatform. #PCGaming buff.ly/SL1kwoC
Sony earns billions from Steam, could more ports be coming?
New sales data reveals how PlayStation titles have quietly become a powerhouse on Steam.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Sony’s billion‑dollar PC boom shows Steam ports aren’t optional anymore. The future of PlayStation is multiplatform. #PCGaming buff.ly/SL1kwoC
Steam is having its first-ever Black Friday deals event.
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
Forget Steam Black Friday deals — These 10 PC game codes are even cheaper at Loaded (formerly CDKeys)
These 10 PC games are much cheaper at Loaded than at Steam during Black Friday deals.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Steam is having its first-ever Black Friday deals event.
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
Automatic performance tuning, better battery life, faster navigation, and smoother gameplay across supported titles are available on Xbox Ally handhelds through the Windows Insider Program.
Xbox Ally preview update adds automatic game optimisation
The latest insider update brings automatic Default Game Profiles to the Xbox Ally.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Automatic performance tuning, better battery life, faster navigation, and smoother gameplay across supported titles are available on Xbox Ally handhelds through the Windows Insider Program.
Forget dropping hundreds of dollars on an Xbox console this Black Friday.
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
This Fire TV Stick bundle turns your TV into a cloud-streaming Xbox
Grab a month of Game Pass Ultimate, a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and an Xbox controller for under $100 with these Amazon Black Friday discounts.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Forget dropping hundreds of dollars on an Xbox console this Black Friday.
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Seeing lower FPS after updating Windows 11?
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
NVIDIA rushes out a fix after Windows 11 update tanks PC gaming
A Windows 11 update slowed down gaming on some NVIDIA GPUs, but a new hotfix driver restores performance.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Seeing lower FPS after updating Windows 11?
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
I recently wrapped up Winter Burrow, a recent day-one Xbox Game Pass arrival that challenges you to survive a wintry forest as a wayward mouse.
It's cute! 🐭
It's cute! 🐭
Welcome winter with one of the coziest Xbox survival games I’ve played
I recently wrapped up Winter Burrow, a recent day one Xbox Game Pass arrival that challenges you to survive a wintry forest as a wayward mouse. It's cute.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I recently wrapped up Winter Burrow, a recent day-one Xbox Game Pass arrival that challenges you to survive a wintry forest as a wayward mouse.
It's cute! 🐭
It's cute! 🐭
Bill & Melinda Gates' Foundation Trust just cut its Microsoft stake by a staggering 65%.
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
Bill Gates' foundation cuts Microsoft stake by 65%
A new SEC filing shows the Gates Foundation Trust selling most of its Microsoft stake, reshaping its portfolio.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Bill & Melinda Gates' Foundation Trust just cut its Microsoft stake by a staggering 65%.
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
BIG news for Brazil!
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to players in Brazil via LG TVs and Amazon Fire TV
Xbox Cloud Gaming expands in Brazil with support for LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices, allowing players to enjoy Game Pass titles without a console.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
BIG news for Brazil!
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is ditching ChatGPT after three years in favor of Google's new Gemini 3 AI.
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
Marc Benioff is ditching ChatGPT for Gemini 3 after using it for 2 hours
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff touts Google's Gemini 3 capabilities, prompting him to ditch ChatGPT after using it every day for 3 years.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is ditching ChatGPT after three years in favor of Google's new Gemini 3 AI.
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
Xbox Cloud Gaming just fixed its most frustrating save issue!
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
Xbox Cloud Gaming just fixed one of its most frustrating save issues
Xbox Cloud Gaming finally adds save sync timestamp in the latest preview update
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November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Xbox Cloud Gaming just fixed its most frustrating save issue!
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
Microsoft is taking the fight to OpenAI! 🔥
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Meet Fara-7B, Microsoft's AI agent that blows OpenAI's GPT-4o away
Microsoft unveils Fara-7B, a Computer Use Agent capable of taking on complex tasks on behalf of users directly on their devices.
www.windowscentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Microsoft is taking the fight to OpenAI! 🔥
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Valve rejects cheap pricing: Steam Machines will match true PC costs.
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Valve rejects cheap pricing — Steam machines set to match true PC costs
Valve confirms Steam Machines won’t be cheap, instead matching true PC costs — a move that could shake the console market and intensify Xbox’s struggles.
www.windowscentral.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Valve rejects cheap pricing: Steam Machines will match true PC costs.
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Gaming meets fashion again: Xbox Crocs are back this November in a limited run. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi
Step into gaming history: limited‑edition Xbox Crocs return November 25th for fans who want to wear their fandom
Xbox Crocs return this November in a limited run — gaming culture meets fashion in one bold step.
www.windowscentral.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Gaming meets fashion again: Xbox Crocs are back this November in a limited run. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi