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Microsoft Surface and Windows Event 2026: All the Announcements and Analysis Live From San Francisco
Today's the day! We hope to learn fresh details about the Surface Laptop Ultra, the next chapter for Windows, and the future of Copilot at Microsoft's fall event. Follow along with all of our expert commentary and on-the-ground updates, and tune in to the livestream at 10 a.m. (PT) / 1 p.m. (ET).
The Microsoft Event Is Here: New Surface Hardware and the Next Era of Windows AI
Microsoft's fall event is expected to bring the rollout of the Surface Laptop Ultra, a redefined productivity focus for Copilot, and long-awaited memory efficiency updates for Windows 11.
Own Microsoft Office 2019 Without AI, the Cloud, or a Subscription for Only $15
Microsoft Office 2019 Professional Plus includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access through a one-time Windows license. And now, that license is 93% off.
Don’t Miss Windows 11 Pro for Just $8 During This Deal Days Sale
This lifetime license is for one compatible PC and includes Pro features such as BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and Azure AD support. It's a massive 96% off with no extra fees!
Microsoft Built the Best Version of Windows 11...and Put It Behind a Wall of Code
Project Zenith proves that a bloat-free Windows 11 can exist. Why is Microsoft reserving it for developers with 64GB of RAM?
Microsoft Is Betting on Local AI, With Nvidia as Its Wingman. On Oct. 7 We'll See If It Pays Off
I'll be at Microsoft's event, and here's everything I expect to learn about the Nvidia Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra and the future of Windows on Arm.
Windows 11 26H2 Boosts App Launch Times, Reduces Memory Usage
Early tests suggest base Windows usage could be down by 2GB.
This $50 Microsoft Office Deal Gives You Six of the Best Computer Apps Forever
Enjoy Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life with this Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows lifetime license. Skip the recurring fees and snag it for 80% off right now.
Need Some Xbox Gaming Furniture? Ikea Has You Covered
Standout items in the YXSTABY lineup include a $50 green stool shaped like a giant thumbstick.
Microsoft's X Account Hacked, Posts Clippy Crypto Memes
The @Microsoft account reposted a tweet from a Clippy crypto account to its 13 million followers.
Skip the Wait. Microsoft's 26H2 Update Fixes the Parts You Hate Most About Windows 11
From a movable taskbar to Bing-free search, Windows 11's 26H2 update unlocks the features Microsoft's slow rollout has kept from your PC over the last year.
Do You Play? Rate Your Gaming Systems and Gear to Win More Than the Final Boss Battle
We want to hear your thoughts on the consoles, handhelds, controllers, and more that you use for serious video game time. One lucky survey taker will win $250 to spend at Amazon.
Access Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and More for Mac for a One-Time $90
You can land the familiar desktop versions of Microsoft Office apps on your Mac without adding another monthly or annual software subscription. And right now, it's 58% off.
RIP Microsoft Publisher: As a Pro Designer, Here Are the 8 Alternatives I Actually Recommend
Publisher has officially hit end of life, but don't fret. Based on years of hands-on testing, I've rounded up the best replacements for beginner and pro designers alike.
Own Microsoft Project Professional 2024 for Only $50 Through Oct. 4
This one-PC license provides Microsoft Project Professional 2024 for Windows, including Gantt charts, built-in reports, baselines, templates, and task-management tools. And it's 95% off!
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Adds Sega Games. How to Check If Your Favorites Work
Xbox community site XCT Live says just under 1,600 games are compatible.
Microsoft Says Copilot Is a New OS. So…What Happened to Windows?
As Microsoft pushes Copilot beyond a traditional Windows feature, the company's AI strategy is getting bigger—and its vision for Windows is getting murkier.
Make Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 Yours for Only $30
Developers get IntelliCode and AI-assisted suggestions, along with CodeLens, Live Share, Hot Reload, and integrations with Azure and GitHub. And right now, it's a massive 94% off.
A Portable Powerhouse Deal: Save $750 With This Microsoft Touchscreen Laptop
This Microsoft Surface Laptop combines Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor, a 120Hz PixelSense touchscreen, a 1TB SSD, up to 20 hours of battery life, and it's over 35% off right now.
Human Contractors Are Reviewing Copilot Prompts, and a Lot of You Are Creeps
Contractors are tasked with ensuring Copilot handles prompts accurately, but 404 Media reports that some people are asking Microsoft's AI to generate sexual imagery.
