Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered already has 100K+ players
Gaming It didn't take long after this remaster shadow dropped for over 100,000 players to dive in on Steam. That number will continue to rise by quite a bit.
Windows & Software
I turned my PC into an EdgeBook using just Microsoft Edge — here’s how it worked (and how it didn’t)
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How to change the default downloads folder on Windows 11
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How to show app labels in the Windows 11 Taskbar
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PC Hardware
This ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit increases its capacity by 62%
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AMD's more affordable GPUs could be announced at Computex
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NVIDIA's latest driver hasn't completely fixed RTX issues
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Can't decide which HP laptop is best for you? I can help.
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Gaming
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered editions guide
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Drug Dealer Simulator developers oppose legal action against Schedule I
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has a serious weed problem we need to talk about
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Peripherals & Accessories
Corsair Void Wireless V2 review: A bargain gaming headset
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These are the best keyboards we've tested so far
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New SD Express 8.0 cards hit 1.6GB/s read speeds
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Shure MV6 USB microphone review: Testing lower prices for a legendary audio brand
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Microsoft
Microsoft makes it easier to fire underperforming employees
Microsoft Microsoft’s new performance policy gives low-rated employees the choice to improve or leave, with bans on rehiring and internal transfers.
Microsoft's Copilot is trying to appeal to the masses, at the cost of power users
Copilot AI enthusiasts are choosing to use ChatGPT over Copilot, all while Microsoft attempts to appeal to a wider audience that I don't think is interested.
Microsoft AI CEO: We won't need dollars in the AI era
AI Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman claims AI will eradicate the need for hard cash, making intelligence the new currency.
Microsoft bails on OpenAI, gives up on two mega data center
AI Microsoft wiggles out of two mega data center deals that would have helped facilitate additional training support for OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft says its Quick Assist app is open to AI scams
Cybersecurity Microsoft warns Windows and macOS users to avoid using Quick Assist as it's susceptible to AI scams camouflaged as "unsolicited" tech support.
National Security at Risk: House Report Flags China's DeepSeek AI
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Microsoft's Copilot is trying to appeal to the masses, at the cost of power users
Copilot AI enthusiasts are choosing to use ChatGPT over Copilot, all while Microsoft attempts to appeal to a wider audience that I don't think is interested.
OpenAI may acquire AI coding tool Windsurf for $3 billion
AI OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to acquire Windsurf (formerly Codeium) for approximately $3 billion.
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