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Best AI laptop for 2025 — tested and rated
By Jason England last updated
AI is well and truly here, and you'll need the right kind of laptop to run it well. Here are our picks for the best of the best.

Microsoft's agentic AI roadmap had a flaw that let hackers take over browsers — here's what to know and how to stay safe
By Jason England published
Microsoft's AI agentic browsing vision hit a serious snag after an embarrassing security flaw. Here's how to keep yourself protected on the AI web

The best PC game controllers in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.

This Windows 11 feature drove me nuts. Microsoft's finally fixing it — sort of
By Jason England published
As part of a new Windows 11 developer build, Microsoft is finally (sort of) fixing the most frustrating feature — it's Second-chance out-of-box experience (SCOOBE).

Is the console war over? Next-gen Xbox could be aiming at PCs, not PS6
By Tony Polanco published
During the latest Digital Foundry podcast, the team discusses the rumored Xbox "Magnus" APU and how this chip could allow the next-generation Xbox to compete with pre-built PCs.

Still stuck on Windows 10? Microsoft reveals the reasons why you can’t upgrade to Windows 11, and how to fix them
By Jason England published
Microsoft has just made it easier for Windows 10 users to find out why they can't upgrade to Windows 11, and how to fix them.

Email security features are being hijacked to steal Microsoft 365 logins — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are abusing link-wrapping services to add links to phishing pages in what appear to be official emails.

Microsoft's Windows Recall is reportedly still capturing passwords and Social Security numbers even after its relaunch
By Scott Younker published
Testing reveals that Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall feature is still capturing sensitive personal and financial information.

Microsoft's 'enigma of success' grows ever higher with $27 billion in revenue after laying off 9,000 people
By Scott Younker published
After mass layoffs, Microsoft reports earning stupid money, becoming only the second company (after Nvidia) worth $4 trillion to date.

ROG Xbox Ally: Everything we know about the two new gaming handhelds from Microsoft and Asus
By Jason England last updated
The ROG Xbox Ally has just been announced — a new Xbox gaming handheld created in partnership by Microsoft and Asus! Here's everything you need to know about it!
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