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Stop using your laptop's low-quality webcam! Here's how to use your Android phone as a camera on Windows 11 instead

You can use your Android smartphone as a webcam in Windows 11 with a few steps, and some are even easier to set up than others. Here's how it works.

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I went hands-on with a Copilot+ mini PC — MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG opts for Intel chips and some quirky features for Windows 11

MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a business-focused mini PC with Copilot+ certification that packs Intel's Lunar Lake processors and focuses its appeal on businesses.

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I tested Razer's new Blade 18 to see how hot (and loud) it gets — is this RTX 5090 gaming laptop a space heater or the real deal?

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 GPU meets vapor chamber cooling in this Razer Blade 18 sample that I'm testing in 2025. It's still tornado loud, but can it handle the heat alongside its high-end Intel CPU?

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MSI Showed Me Its New Mini-PCs, and It’s No Game — A Copilot+ PC Variant of This Cubi NUC Could Replace Your Desktop at Work

MSI is contributing to the well-known NUC brand of mini PCs with two Intel-powered options under the Cubi NUC AI range, but one is Copilot+ PC-certified.

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The MSI Claw 8 AI+ could have muscled out the Steam Deck's rivals — was it the last straw for powerful Intel-based handhelds?

MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.

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I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fiancée and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.

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I paid $40 for Rocket League without the cars: REMATCH launches early, but some players are unhappy with the game

Microtransaction prices, game crashes, and server lag are hot issues plaguing players during the first of a three-day advanced access period.

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Lenovo's new 16-inch Yoga 7i doesn't get the "2-in-1" part quite right, but there are some redeeming qualities here

The 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16ILL10) falls short on its most attractive feature, but there are redeeming qualities hidden within this laptop.

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People are using ChatGPT to generate pictures of their perfect match based on looks — mine just made my brother

People are using ChatGPT's image generation to create their perfect romantic match based purely on appearance.

Windows Central

Sunderland snatch Championship play-off final spot with last-gasp header

Sunderland 1-1 Coventry a.e.t (3-2 agg.): Daniel Ballard’s winner in added time in extra time took the Black Cats through to Wembley

The Independent UK

Sunderland reach Championship play-off final as last-gasp Dan Ballard goal stuns Coventry

Black Cats to meet Sheffield United at Wembley as they seek a first return to the Premier League since 2017

Evening Standard

Ballard’s 122nd-minute goal shatters Coventry and puts Sunderland in playoff final

Dan Ballard scored in the final seconds of extra time to earn Sunderland a 1-1 draw against Coventry and a 3-2 aggregate win in the Championship playoff semi-final

The Guardian - UK

I tried a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD that reads twice as fast as my Samsung 990 Pro, and it proves better value in one area

SanDisk's WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 "game drive" SSD delivers double the read speeds of my Gen 4 favorite, but comes with a trade-off.

Windows Central

Sunderland edge Coventry in Championship play-off semi-final first leg after late Eliezer Mayenda goal

Black Cats will take a narrow 2-1 lead back to the Stadium of Light in bid to seal Wembley date, likely against Sheffield United

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The Guardian - UK

Sunderland desperate to turn power back on as Coventry playoff awaits

Régis Le Bris’s side have lost five in a row before meeting with Frank Lampard’s resurgent Sky Blues

The Guardian - UK

Rudoni double sends Coventry past Middlesbrough and into the playoffs

Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues hold onto top-six spot with impressive defeat of playoff rivals Middlesbrough

Windows Central

GPUs and tariffs — Why I recommend buying a new graphics card now before the prices climb even higher

The GPU market is already a mess, and the currently inflated prices aren't going to get any better as more tariffs fall into place. Here's what you need to know.

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Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft's 50th Birthday Special

Zac and Ben discuss Microsoft's big 50th anniversary Copilot announcements, the discovery of a new Start menu for Windows 11, and more!

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NVIDIA's most expensive laptops are a terrible value — Here's what you should buy instead

Thinking about blowing all your money on a new laptop with NVIDIA's RTX 5090 mobile GPU inside? I'm here to tell you why that's worth reconsidering.

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I'll never forget these three Windows apps that changed my life forever — So, where are they now as Microsoft turns 50?

I used (almost) every edition of Microsoft's operating system, so it's time to remember some of its iconic first-party programs.

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NVIDIA's RTX 5080 is in stock at Newegg, but you won't like the new pricing

Those waiting to find RTX 5080 GPUs in stock from legit sellers now have a couple of options from Newegg. However, you're not going to like the prices.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop processor stock has finally caught up to demand — Here's where to buy the best gaming CPU

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been restocked at MSRP at prominent retailers, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon.

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I spoke with Intel and premier laptop brands in my search for the "killer AI app" — finding my answer at MWC Barcelona 2025

Talking with HP, Dell, and Lenovo, these leading PC brands shared their thoughts on the "AI PC" with me and what it might become.

Windows Central

Lenovo's wild new concept hardware jams AI everywhere, but there's one big problem

Lenovo's new proof-of-concept AI devices are here, and it looks like the company is serious about adding AI to everything. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

5 reasons not to buy an NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU (and 3 ways it's worth it)

NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs are the latest, but that doesn't mean the greatest. I have 5 reasons to skip this generation, plus 3 reasons where they make sense.

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