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I tried Windows 11's new customizable context menus, and they're a major improvement: Microsoft will let you restore Windows 10 style vertical layout for primary actions and more https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-tried-windows-11s-new-customizable-context-menus-and-theyre-a-major-improvement-microsoft-will-let-you-restore-windows-10-style-vertical-layout-for-primary-actions

The Windows 11 Microsoft shipped in 2021 and the Windows 11 we have in 2026 are worlds apart — this is the full breakdown of what changed https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-2021-vs-windows-11-2026-five-years-later-how-much-has-microsofts-operating-system-really-changed

I tested a CPU cooler that looks like a V8 engine — and this air-powered monster performs like one, too https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/components/cooler-master-v8-ace-3dhp-review

Microsoft confirms that it will begin shipping major Windows 11 Taskbar and Start menu updates very soon: Big OS update enters final preview phase before public rollout begins https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-confirms-that-it-will-begin-shipping-major-windows-11-taskbar-and-start-menu-updates-in-the-next-few-weeks-big-os-update-enters-final-preview-phase-before-public-rollout-begins

Beat AI slop with Huion's back-to-school PC drawing tablet deals: Here are the top picks for artists of all levels https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/huion-back-to-school-pc-drawing-tablets

Windows 11 is finally on the brink of restoring full taskbar movement — a reversal of one of its most controversial design decisions https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-is-dangerously-close-to-letting-you-move-the-taskbar

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has shown off its free 2.0 Update with a gameplay trailer, and it makes it feel almost like a new game, even without the upcoming DLC https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-has-shown-off-its-free-2-0-update-with-a-gameplay-trailer-and-it-makes-it-feel-almost-like-a-new-game-even-without-the-upcoming-dlc

ChatGPT adds Windows 11's most hated feature to Mac — Will the backlash be the same this time around, or has OpenAI taken the right approach? https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/chatgpt-computer-history-recall-hated-windows-11

One of our favorite Snapdragon X Plus Surface Laptops just dropped 27% — finally making it affordable again https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/snapdragon-x-plus-surface-laptops-just-dropped-27-percent-deal

School life is tough, but this durable 2-in-1 laptop with a touchscreen display makes work and exams a lot more bearable https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/durable-2-in-1-laptop-touchscreen-work-and-exams-more-bearable

Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting an update soon to turn off its worst graphical features and fix blocked mission progression https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-campaign-evolved-is-getting-an-update-soon-to-turn-off-its-worst-graphical-features-and-fix-blocked-mission-progression

Did the Surface Phone FINALLY leak? The Windows Central Podcast breaks down what we know about the mysterious Windows Phone prototype, plus a recap of the latest news from Windows and Xbox https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/did-the-surface-phone-finally-leak-the-windows-central-podcast-breaks-down-what-we-know-about-the-mysterious-windows-phone-prototype-plus-a-recap-of-the-latest-news-from-windows-and-xbox

The Xbox One S is the best value ticket to saying "no" to streaming services and going all-in on physical media https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-xbox-one-s-is-the-best-value-ticket-to-saying-no-to-streaming-services-and-going-all-in-on-physical-media

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies comes to its dramatic conclusion in Season 05 Reloaded — here's when you can play https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-zombies-comes-to-its-dramatic-conclusion-in-season-05-reloaded-heres-when-you-can-play

A YouTuber just stress-tested a Snapdragon X2 laptop for 17 hours straight https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/a-youtuber-just-stress-tested-a-snapdragon-x2-laptop-for-17-hours-straight

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been delayed by two months — to polish its gameplay for the fans who have waited almost a decade https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/warhammer-40-000-dawn-of-war-iv-delayed-by-two-months

Hands-on with AltTabby, Stardock's replacement for the Windows 11 Alt+Tab experience https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/hands-on-with-alttabby

"If it was opt in ... nobody would opt-in." Twitch CPO squirms, admits everyone hates its new AI training 'feature' https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/if-it-was-opt-in-nobody-would-opt-in-cringe-twitch-cpo-admits-everyone-hates-its-ai-training-feature-doesnt-care

Euro Truck Simulator 2 for Xbox and PS5 gets some BIG news and it might be playable for the first time soon https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/euro-truck-simulator-2-for-console-has-some-big-news-and-it-might-be-playable-for-the-first-time-soon

Snapdragon X Plus laptops make mincemeat out of homework and exams, and one of our favorites is now on sale in time to help struggling students https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/snapdragon-x-plus-laptops-make-mincemeat-out-of-homework-and-exams-and-one-of-our-favorites-is-now-on-sale-in-time-to-help-struggling-students