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Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
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Exclusive From developing dynamic maps to the new Gunny system, Modern Warfare 4's development has been rooted in the team's desire for the game to have its own identity.
Gaming Sim racing with a PC or Xbox has got more and more realistic over the years, but this wheel from Fanatec takes it to a whole other level.
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
Flashback From our archives: A decade ago Microsoft was already testing a Bing “concierge bot,” an early take on the AI agents Google is only now announcing.
Flashback Microsoft’s decision to offer full Windows 10 upgrades to non‑genuine PCs marked a rare moment of outreach — and a major shift in how the company thought about Windows adoption.
WINDOWS 10 Despite Microsoft’s push for Windows 11, millions of HP users are sticking with Windows 10
How to On Windows 11, you have several ways to access the Settings app to configure features and personalization settings, and in this guide, I'll show you eight ways to complete this task.
Windows 11 Windows 11 Low Latency Profile explainer on how it boosts responsiveness, affects battery life, and what users can expect from this new feature.
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Laptops Looking for a new Windows laptop with a number pad? You've come to the right place. Using our expert reviews, we've rounded up the best laptops with a number pad you can buy right now.
Laptops Acer’s Aspire Go 15 is the first Snapdragon C laptop, but key specs, pricing and timing are still missing.
Windows 11 Qualcomm has unveiled its new entry-level ARM-based SoC for Windows 11 devices that will begin shipping later this year on devices that cost as low as $300.
Deals The Dell 16 Plus is heavily discounted right now for eligible students. The deal also includes free Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and a custom Xbox controller.
Deals Lenovo is offering a Doorstopper discount on two high-quality gaming monitors, one of which earned a near-perfect score from us for its excellent performance and build.
Deals Valve's massive Steam Deck price hike has officially made the cheaper, 120Hz Xbox ROG Ally the ultimate budget no-brainer.
Handheld Gaming PC After months of being out of stock, Valve's beloved Steam Deck is available again — but its return has been accompanied by a massive price hike.
Halo Former Halo art director Glenn Israel is using the new Xbox Player Voice forum to push for an investigation into his allegations against Halo Studios.
Call of Duty A new report says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward has confirmed it's going to address the "Update requires restart" issue in CoD.
Xbox Microsoft's Xbox CCO Matt Booty has confirmed it will broadcast multiplatform availability of titles shown at the Xbox Games Showcase next week.
AI Microsoft admits the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was a mistake, and will now allow users to move the AI back to the ribbon.
AI Former Microsoft executive Mat Velloso claims the company missed its chance with AI, citing past failures in the internet and mobile.
AI Microsoft’s AI chief says white‑collar jobs could vanish in 18 months as automation accelerates across organizations.
AI Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.
MICROSOFT Hackers are sending phishing emails from a real Microsoft address, making it even harder for unsuspecting users to detect the scam.
Microsoft Microsoft banned a researcher from GitHub and deleted their Microsoft account after zero‑day exploits surfaced, sparking outrage and claims that the company ruined their life.
Microsoft Microsoft will remain at the core of the United States Pentagon, with Dell operating as the sole software middle-man.
Microsoft As competitor search engines surge on Google's AI obsession, Microsoft should exploit the situation. But it'll go against everything it's been doing up until now.
Accessories Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus keyboard and mouse add built‑in cushions that allow for more relaxed hand positions. The real question is whether they'll convince me to upgrade?
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