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A Dell Tower Plus on a desk [A Dell Tower Plus on a desk]

The best desktop PC in 2026

By Christian Guyton Last updated 19 August 26

Looking to buy a new PC? Our experts have rated the best desktop PCs you can buy based on budget, specs, and design.

Desktop PCs
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Microsoft smothers malware by tracking behavior instead of blocking domains

By Sead Fadilpašić Published 19 August 26

Blocking domains is a game of whack-a-mole in which attackers automate new moles popping up almost instantly.

Security
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Good news — you can now properly swear on Microsoft Teams calls...unless you work for the government

By Mike Moore Published 19 August 26

Microsoft Teams changes its rules on censoring profanity in captions - unless you're a government worker.

Pro
Apple MacBook Neo in Indigo [Apple MacBook Neo in Indigo]

The best budget laptop in 2026

By Christian Guyton Last updated 19 August 26

Buying Guide Whatever your preferred size or operating system, we've collected all the best budget laptop picks on the market.

Buying Guide
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Leaker claims Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 will finally arrive two days after BlizzCon and include two expansions

By Demi Williams Published 19 August 26

The long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 port of Diablo 4 could reportedly launch very soon after BlizzCon 2026.

Gaming
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Microsoft is improving Windows 11's right-click menu — at long last

By Darren Allan Published 18 August 26

'Probably has a lot to do with figuring out how to get Windows 11 working on 8GB': Microsoft debloats right-click menu in a big way, but the cynics still aren't happy.

Windows
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China is finally pulling Windows 10 from government machines — and says that's ahead of schedule

By Mike Moore Published 18 August 26

China's government was using a customized version of Windows 10, but now wants to move towards domestic alternatives.

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Quote of the day by Bill Gates: "I broke into his house to steal the TV set and found out that you had already stolen it"

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published 17 August 26

Apple and Microsoft's rivalry was bubbling over the notion of stolen ideas in the early days of personal computing

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Microsoft is dropping its Excel Copilot function after only a year

By Mike Moore Published 17 August 26

Microsoft Excel's COPILOT() function will soon bite the dust.

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Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: "Our industry does not respect tradition – it only respects innovation"

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published 15 August 26

When the veteran Microsoft executive first took up his position, he was clear on the company's direction of travel

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