Poll: Has YouTube taken its war on ad blockers too far?

YouTube is on a war against ad blockers, but has the video platform gone too far? Let us know in our latest poll.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/poll-has-youtube-taken-its-war-on-ad-blockers-too-far

 Snap & Grab mixes camp thievery with Hitman-like shenanigans, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026

Snap & Grab is a game where you need to be gay and do crimes. It's rough around the edges, but seems promising based on what I played at Summer Game Fest 2025.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/snap-and-grab-hands-on-summer-game-fest-2025

 Hands-on with Plugable's first Thunderbolt 5 dock — the new best value for power users?

Plugable launched its first Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on a sample to see what it's all about. Here's what I think after a few hours with the dock.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hands-on-plugable-tbt-udt3-thunderbolt-5-dock

 Microsoft expands its Sovereign Cloud as Europe demands greater data control

Microsoft expanded its Sovereign Cloud offerings as European governments, including Denmark, moved to increase control over sensitive data.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-expands-its-sovereign-cloud-as-europe-demands-greater-data-control

 I love Linux, so when Windows 10 reaches end of life you might be surprised when I don't tell you to run to it with open arms

As someone who has been using Linux for years and who actively appreciates it, I'm here to urge a little caution over switching when Windows 10 goes away.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-10/i-love-linux-but-it-might-not-be-for-you

 I've tried Copilot Vision: It felt creepy, yet somewhat useful — Here's my take

I let Copilot Vision look at my screen, and it was both surprisingly useful and deeply flawed. Here’s my take on how it works, what it gets right, and where it still falls short on Windows 11.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/ive-tried-copilot-vision-it-felt-creepy-yet-somewhat-useful-heres-my-take

 Tensions boil as OpenAI execs reportedly accuse Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior as partnership frays

A new report suggests that tension continues to brew in Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, with the latter's executives accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive behavior for not signing off on its for-profit evolution.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/openai-microsoft-partnership-tensions-boiling-anticompetitive


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