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Reçu — 3 mai 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
2 mai 2026 à 09:00
Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, first issued in 2011, are set to expire in June 2026, effectively leaving your PC in a degraded security state. Here's what you can do to prevent any issues.

A sleek laptop with a scenic landscape on its screen sits on a castle window ledge. The view includes rolling hills, a winding river, and a distant town, conveying a sense of tranquility and history.

MAINGEAR Pulse 15

This 4TB SSD hits 7,000MB/s read speeds, perfect for PC gaming — I can't believe it's $914 CHEAPER than normal with a discount not seen at Amazon

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
1 mai 2026 à 11:53
WD_Black's SN7100 is a solid M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD suitable for PC gaming, and although it normally costs more than $1,000 due to the RAMpocalypse, it's now down to just $500 at Best Buy for a limited time. 1TB and 2TB models are also on sale.

A futuristic spiral design features multiple WD_BLACK SN710 NVMe SSDs with 4TB capacity, arranged in layers, emitting a warm glow against a circuit board backdrop.

A futuristic spiral design features multiple WD_BLACK SN710 NVMe SSDs with 4TB capacity, arranged in layers, emitting a warm glow against a circuit board backdrop.

Roblox’s new Reality mode shows how far NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 AI upscaling can push a simple game

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
1 mai 2026 à 10:08
Roblox has introduced what it calls "Roblox Reality," and it's aiming to provide AI-powered, photorealistic upscaling akin to NVIDIA's DLSS 5. Here's how it won't require a heavy-duty gaming PC to run, if it ever makes it to market.

Comparison of four landscape scenes illustrating rendering techniques. Top left: Vibrant Roblox render. Top right: Simplified 3D data. Bottom left: Lab results with moderate details. Bottom right: Enhanced Super Upsampler vision with rich colors and textures.

Comparison of four landscape scenes illustrating rendering techniques. Top left: Vibrant Roblox render. Top right: Simplified 3D data. Bottom left: Lab results with moderate details. Bottom right: Enhanced Super Upsampler vision with rich colors and textures.

"I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
1 mai 2026 à 09:14
Although Xbox controllers work perfectly with Windows PCs out of the box, some prefer the feel of the PS5's DualSense. Without a wired connection, however, the DualSense lacks some features. That changes with this ingenious fix, requiring only a $7 Raspberry Pi to get going.

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

"Another comical decision": Warcraft 3: Legacy just landed on Battle.net, but the Reforged disaster isn't over

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
30 avril 2026 à 08:45
After Warcraft 3: Reforged effectively ruined Warcraft 3 for so many players about six years ago, Blizzard has now added a "Legacy" version to Battle.net. Here's what you need to know.

Warcraft 3 Reforged

An official screencap from Warcraft 3: Reforged.

"The best flight stick I've ever used": This high-end customizable HOTAS with OLED HUD gets a massive $100 discount

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
29 avril 2026 à 14:38
For a limited time during Amazon Gaming Week, you can pick up the best flight sim HOTAS we've ever tested for $100 less than usual.

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck with Windows Central 'The Best' award

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Flightdeck is $100 less right now during Amazon Gaming Week.

"First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
29 avril 2026 à 09:13
Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1

A Nokia phone running Windows Phone 8.1.

Reçu — 23 avril 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

MAINGEAR’s MG‑1 MK II upgrades CPU, cooling, and expandability to turn a compact mini PC into a true desktop replacement

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
22 avril 2026 à 09:00
Maingear has revealed a refreshed MG-1 Mk. II custom gaming PC that builds on what made the original model so great. It's more powerful, it runs cooler, and its cables are hidden. Here's how it works.

A sleek black gaming PC with glowing blue LED fans and a side glass panel showcasing internal components. Vibrant blue and green geometric background.

The Maingear MG-1 Mk. II is now available to buy in customizable or pre-built configurations.

Reçu — 17 avril 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

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

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
17 avril 2026 à 05:01
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.

"An unmatched upgrade opportunity": Intel's new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs target "value buyers" as PC prices rise

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
16 avril 2026 à 09:05
Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" mobile CPUs designed to be more affordable, and I'm optimistic that they'll be a decent antidote to rising PC prices.

Intel Core Series 3 Gemini

Intel Core Series 3 Gemini

"Microsoft fired the skilled people, leaving flowchart followers": Microsoft's Security Response Center is being blamed for the zero-day BlueHammer exploit leak, but I can't tell who's right

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
16 avril 2026 à 05:41
A BlueHammer zero-day Windows exploit was in the wild for two weeks before Microsoft addressed it, and even then, the solution is leaving some security experts concerned. Is this a failing on the part of Microsoft's Security Response Center?

Windows 11 Blue Hammer

Windows 11 Blue Hammer

"Users can now simply ask what happened": AppControl's optional AI integration gives you in-depth PC diagnostic history in plain English — It works with popular LLMs, but I'll use offline models for added security

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
15 avril 2026 à 10:26
AppControl has replaced Task Manager on my PCs, and it seems like it's just getting started. The latest update adds optional AI integration that answers questions regarding system history, which is basically like having your own private IT tech inside your system.

AppControl AI integration

AppControl AI integration

ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. Zenbook S 16: Lots of similarities don't necessarily make for an easy choice, and it might come down to pricing and performance hardware

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
15 avril 2026 à 06:53
ASUS now has Zenbook A16 and Zenbook S 16 models on the market, and at first glance, they seem quite similar. But once you get inside, differences begin to appear. I've put together this comparison based on our reviews of both laptops to help you make the right decision.

ASUS Zenbook A16 vs Zenbook S 16

I'm comparing the Zenbook A16 to the Zenbook S 16.

"The Lotus guys probably figured it didn't matter to be wrong": Excel thinks 1900 was a leap year because of a small shortcut taken in the '80s — I'll think of this next time I want to cut corners

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
15 avril 2026 à 05:30
Microsoft Excel was originally created as competition for Lotus 1-2-3, which has had lasting effects on my favorite spreadsheet software. Here's how a small shortcut taken in the '80s has lasted through until 2026.

Excel spreadsheet with checkboxes

The upcoming checkboxes feature in Microsoft Excel makes it easy to visualize certain data.

Reçu — 8 avril 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

"I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
8 avril 2026 à 14:27
Reference to something called SteamGPT has appeared in a datamined Steam update, which could mean that Valve is bringing in AI to help speed up support requests and to buff anti-cheat. Here's what you need to know.

A Steam Deck OLED handheld gaming console on a solid purple background

<p>Helldivers 2 runs pretty well on Steam Deck, all things considered.</p>

"Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
8 avril 2026 à 10:51
Intel's aging Raptor Lake desktop CPUs are "not going anywhere," according to an Intel exec, as RAM prices soar and PC gamers search for DDR4 alternatives. Are these chips worth buying in 2026? Let's explore.

Intel Core i7-13700K

Intel's "Raptor Lake" 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors remain a solid option for DDR4 gaming PCs.

"I hope NVIDIA's legal team lets this slide": I dive into OpenNOW, an open-source GeForce Now alternative that's trending in cloud gaming — for good reason

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
8 avril 2026 à 09:55
OpenNOW is quickly gaining popularity as a quality GeForce Now app alternative, all thanks to its open-source nature. It still has some limitations compared to the official software, but it's on the right path ... assuming NVIDIA's legal team doesn't get involved.

Xbox Ally with OpenNOW app displayed edited in Gemini

Xbox Ally with OpenNOW app displayed edited in Gemini

Reçu — 7 avril 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

"This was not opportunistic. It was precision." — How North Korean hackers used Microsoft Teams and Slack to compromise Windows PCs with an elaborate ploy

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
7 avril 2026 à 12:27
Malware ploys from bad actors are getting more elaborate, as axios maintainer Jason Saayman explains how the registry's hijacking was weeks in the making and involved a fake Teams update that delivered a trojan.

North Korean national flags are displayed outside the hall of Chongryon, the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, during its two-day-long general assembly meeting in Tokyo on May 26, 2018

A bad actor out of North Korea is suspected of setting up an axios hijacking that has potentially compromised countless Windows PCs.

I compared Lenovo Qira to HP IQ in a battle of on-device AI intelligence — Are these finally the assistants we've been hoping for?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
7 avril 2026 à 12:00
Lenovo and HP have both devised on-device AI assistants designed to make your digital life easier. I dug into the features to discover similarities and differences.

Lenovo Qira vs. HP IQ

Lenovo Qira vs. HP IQ

"The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
7 avril 2026 à 10:11
We got our hands on the new ASUS Zenbook A16 for in-depth testing, and it's clear that the new Windows laptop is gunning for Apple's lightweight MacBook Air 15. Here's how the two devices compare in terms of design, features, displays, performance, efficiency, and pricing.

ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. MacBook Air 15 (M5)

I'm putting the new ASUS Zenbook A16 up against the MacBook Air 15 with M5.

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