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The movable taskbar is already live for Windows 11 Insiders, and Microsoft is expected to roll it out broadly soon. It’s a major reversal of the fixed‑bottom design that frustrated users for years, and early builds show the Start menu and search adapting cleanly to every position. buff.ly/n62rtdw

Microsoft is almost ready to let you move the Windows 11 taskbar, just like in Windows 95

Microsoft is in the final testing phase for moveable taskbars on Windows 11. Insiders can move theirs today before the full release hits PCs everywhere.

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VLC’s 30‑second MP3 delay on Windows appears tied to Defender messing with its plugin cache — not a VLC bug. www.windowscentral.com/software-app...

Why are MP3s taking 30 seconds to open in VLC?

A weird bug is causing massive startup delays for MP3s in VLC. VideoLAN blames Microsoft Defender, but a well-known video game designer views it as an indictment of open source software.

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Should 'The Elder Scrolls 6' go Xbox console exclusive? buff.ly/GvaCtTg 📊 Poll here! With Xbox revisiting exclusivity and Xbox CEO Asha Sharma dropping hints about the next game ... people are wondering whether or not this tentpole RPG should join Gears E-Day and go exclusive. What do you think?

SHOULD Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 be Xbox console exclusive?

With Xbox CEO Asha Sharma teasing the next Elder Scrolls subtitle, debate is heating up about whether or not Xbox should make it exclusive. What do you think?

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The latest update for classic Outlook stripped out Copilot buttons and removed access to Copilot Chat for some users. Microsoft says it's a bug, not a feature, and Copilot still appears and works as usual within the web version of Outlook and other versions.

Is Copilot missing from classic Outlook a feature or a bug?

A bug in classic Outlook hides Copilot buttons and stops chat from working. Is losing AI integration a problem for your workflow, or addition by subtraction?

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Windows Recall received so much backlash when it was announced that Microsoft threw it back into the workshop for an extra year. Well, ChatGPT just announced something eerily similar with Computer History for macOS, and it seems like it doesn't want to make the same mistakes as Microsoft.

Mac users can now let ChatGPT remember their computer activity with Computer History, a feature that looks a lot like Windows 11's controversial Recall tool

OpenAI just announced a new feature called ChatGPT Computer History for macOS, and it looks a lot like the reviled Windows Recall feature that was delayed after intense backlash from the Microsoft com...

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Dell’s latest XPS 14 deal is one of the most aggressive price drops in the premium laptop space this year. The 3.2K OLED model with 32GB/1TB falling to $1,549 (saving $1,350) is one heck of a deal not to be passed up. Direct link to the XPS 14 deal: winc.shop/dell-xps-14

Ever wonder what kind of Task Manager the original creator (Dave W. Plummer) would build in 2026? Well, you don't have to wonder any longer. "Task Manager OG" has landed with neon vibes, a classic rock soundtrack, and a much smaller package compared to Windows 11's version. Shame it's for macOS.

Windows Task Manager's original creator rebuilt it for 2026, and you'll be able to try it on your PC very soon

The creator of the original Windows Task Manager has returned with an updated version, and it probably doesn't look anything like what you think. The big problem? Task Manager OG is currently only ava...

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OLED monitor shipments are rising fast, even as PC prices climb worldwide. www.windowscentral.com/accessories/...

I’m seeing OLED monitor shipments surge worldwide — but rising PC prices could slow the momentum

Market research firm TrendForce has new data on the considerable rise in OLED monitor sales in Q2 2026. Although the reasons behind the newfound popularity lie in falling prices and improved supply…

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Qualcomm's new "Snapdragon C" processors aim to shake up the ultra-affordable $300 Windows laptop space. Among promises of gains over Intel's equivalents in performance and efficiency, this is what we know so far.

Intel’s budget laptop dominance is under serious threat from Snapdragon C

Can Qualcomm finally beat Intel in low-cost Windows laptops? New Snapdragon C specs show major power efficiency gains and faster unplugged performance over the Intel N250.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 is officially happening 🪄 Warner Bros. has confirmed the sequel's existence in a shareholder letter, aiming to build on the 40M‑selling hit. Expect a long wait for the reveal, but fans of the first will likely be excited already.

Warner Bros. just casually confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is really happening

Hogwarts Legacy, the critically-acclaimed Harry Potter game that shocked the world by outselling Call of Duty in the week it launched, is getting a sequel, as offhandedly confirmed by Warner Bros.

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The anticipated real-time strategy sequel Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been delayed by two months. Developers at KING Art say it needs extra time to polish gameplay, squash bugs, and refine mechanics in response to player feedback.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has a new release date, giving developers more time to squash bugs

In an age where every AAA game is rushed out the door in buggy states, it's comforting to see Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV get delayed so it has more time to polish its performance and gameplay.

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Stardock's "AltTabby" for Windows 11 brings customizable views, search, and smart grouping to the Alt+Tab experience. I went hands-on with the brand-new app ⤵️ www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

Hands-on with AltTabby, Stardock's replacement for the Windows 11 Alt+Tab experience

Stardock gives the classic Windows 11 application switcher a much-needed overhaul with custom layouts, smart grouping, and window search.

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Twitch's CPO squirms as users rally against its new forced "ai training" content theft push. www.windowscentral.com/artificial-i... "If it was opt in ... nobody would opt in ..."

"If it was opt in, nobody would." Twitch admits everyone hates its AI push

Twitch's Chief Product Officer accepts that everyone hates its AI "features," while admitting shamelessly that it doesn't care.

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The new Gears of War: E‑Day Xbox controllers look incredible — some of the best designs in years. 🔗 www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...

These new Gears of War: E‑Day Xbox controllers are absolute stunners — and they might be the coolest special‑edition pads this generation

Microsoft is fanning the flames of people's excitement for Gears of War: E-Day by revealing new cool tie-in Xbox controllers for the game. Here's how to get them.

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Survey shows Windows 11 still complicates browser choice with harmful design patterns that push users toward Edge. 🔗 www.windowscentral.com/software-app...

Windows 11 keeps breaking user expectations around browser choice, according to new global research

A new survey says Windows 11 makes it too difficult to switch default browsers. Users report resets, prompts, and apps opening in Edge despite choosing something else.

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"Moore's law is dead. It's completely over." NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, said it years ago: you shouldn't expect chip production costs to go down. We're hitting limits now. AI is still driving demand for hardware, making consumer RTX GPUs look insignificant. Will they ever be affordable again? 🤔

Quote of the day by Jensen Huang: "Moore's law is dead. It's completely over" — Will PC gamers ever see affordable GPUs again?

Prices climb as Moore's Law seemingly dies, and AI demand rises, all while NVIDIA dominates. PC builders are left wondering if affordable GPUs will ever return.

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GOG is a great place to buy games if you care about DRM-free versions and overall game preservation, but were you aware of how many titles lack content or have other issues compared to competing storefronts? The numbers are in the thousands, and you'll want to check the list before you buy.

I love buying games on GOG, but I just found this list of 1,140 games lacking content or suffering other issues compared to Steam

GOG is known for delivering DRM-free games and maintaining older titles, but an update to a user-created spreadsheet shows just how many issues there are with the games it offers. Next time you shop f...

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