Sean Endicott

Software The most recent update to PowerToys adds support for Progressive Web Apps within Workspaces. The change makes the utility much more useful since many services are best accessed through a PWA.

Xbox A deal on the Xbox Wireless Controller drops its price down to $34.99. That's the best price ever for the gamepad, and the deal is just in time for the holidays.

Microsoft 365 is up to 50% off right now, though the deal will only be available for a limited time.

Gaming Forza Horizon 4 has been delisted from digital storefronts, but there are still ways to purchase the game. Here's how to get it and save up to 80%.

Computing Qualcomm claims that its "device return rates are within industry norm" despite what Intel's co-CEO stated recently.

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that allows multiple applications to access a camera stream simultaneously.

Software You can now use a vertical taskbar on Windows 11 by using Start11.

Deal A limited-time sale on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets you three months of the gaming subscription for just $28.99.

Software Microsoft no longer allows people to purchase Skype Credit or a Skype Number. Subscription plans are available to make calls to mobile phones and landlines.

Windows Microsoft just began testing a feature that lets you share files between iOS and Windows 11 or Windows 10 through Phone Link and Link to Windows.

Deal The Xbox Wireless Controller is down to its best price ever, beating out Black Friday deals and any price we saw on Prime Day.

Happy holidays A new holiday sweater from Microsoft features the infamous Red Ring of Death that indicated when an Xbox 360 was broken. Unfortunately, only Microsoft employees can buy the sweater at the moment.

Take a look DarkSky for BlueSky is a new third-party client for the popular social media platform. DarkSky just launched in preview on Windows 11.

So pretty A preview up to Files, a third-party file explorer, just received a preview update that makes it look even better when compared to the default File Explorer on Windows 11.

Deal Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from digital storefronts later this week. I bought the game to not miss out even though I don't have an Xbox right now.

Copilot + MCU Copilot+ PCs feature in a new ad that shows Falcon helping Captain America during a battle.

RIP Windows Phone Windows Phone is dead but its spirit lives on. A video by MrMobile shows how you can turn an Android phone into a 'Window Phone' with Launcher 10.

An enthusiast managed to get Windows 11 onto a phone by using "Project Renegade." The device does not work perfectly, but it serves as a reminder of what could have been with Windows Phone.

Hotter than the sun Windows 11's weather widget may list temperatures of up to 30,000 Fahrenheit due to a bug. The issue also appears to affect other weather graphics powered by Microsoft.

A new hope A leaked image shows that Geekom will release a mini-PC powered by a Snapdragon X Elite. It would be the first device to launch with that processor inside.

Smooth sailing YouTube videos often stutter when played on Microsoft Edge but changing a single setting my fix the issue.

'perfect upgrades' Intel just announced a pair of desktop GPUs that promise to deliver 1440p gaming at a more affordable price than competing graphics from NVIDIA and AMD.

Value play Cyber Monday slashed the price of the HP OmniBook Ultra, which was already an excellent value. The discount is still live despite Cyber Monday being over.

Going and going A Cyber Monday deal discounts a 24-pack of AAA batteries, which are surprisingly still needed in 2024.

That was quick Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger just announced his retirement. Gelsinger was a 30-year Intel veteran when he rejoined the company as CEO in 2021 but has overseen a tumultuous time for the tech giant.