Windows laptops may be heading for an M1-style reset — with a premium price tag

Windows hardware may be approaching a major inflection point, with next-gen laptop chips promising a bigger jump in performance and efficiency. The catch: buyers should expect those gains to show up first in expensive machines.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra leaks with Nvidia RTX Spark in tow

A fresh leak suggests Microsoft is preparing a Surface Laptop Ultra model with Nvidia RTX Spark branding, hinting at a more powerful spin on the Surface lineup.
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Run menu

A small but familiar part of Windows may be getting a long-overdue refresh, as Microsoft tests a redesigned Run dialog that better matches Windows 11.
Microsoft is making it much easier to put Windows Update on hold

Microsoft is reportedly changing Windows Update so users can continue delaying installs in 35-day chunks, a notable shift for anyone who wants tighter control over restarts and patch timing.