Bill Gates: I'd start Microsoft again as an AI-centric firm
AI Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he'd start the company again as an AI-centric firm to rival OpenAI, Google, and more.
Windows & Software
Microsoft removes popular "bypassnro" command from Windows 11
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Bill Gates: AI may lead to a 2-day work week in 10 years
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PC Hardware
Windows Search rivals Apple but only works on Qualcomm PCs (for now)
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NVIDIA's new AI gaming tool is off to a rough start
PC NVIDIA launched a new AI tool built into its official desktop app, and the results after trying it out are less than impressive. Here's what you need to know.
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launch strategy is concerning
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A laptop with a great webcam makes a huge difference in Zoom
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Gaming
Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Increase ROG Ally or Ally X storage the quick and easy way
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Play your ROG Ally or Ally X longer with the best power banks
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Peripherals & Accessories
Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2725Q) review: 240Hz and maximum pixel density
Review Alienware's 27-inch, 4K, 240Hz OLED gaming monitor brings the latest tech to a smaller size, and it's a great display that also undercuts a lot of the competition.
Luminkey Magger68 HE review: A standout 65% hall effect keyboard
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UGreen and Genshin Impact just made charging exciting with this stunning range (and it's on sale)
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Upgrade your Steam Deck storage for less with this stellar SSD deal
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Microsoft
Microsoft has killed "several" data center projects in the U.S. and Europe — Microsoft responds (Updated)
Microsoft Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft is reducing its data center footprint globally, citing oversupply.
Looking back at Windows Mixed Reality, the VR we hardly knew
Microsoft 50 Windows Mixed Reality didn't make it to its 10th anniversary, but it made a significant splash in the VR world during its limited run.
Satya Nadella almost missed the chance to be Microsoft's CEO
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These are the 7 best Microsoft games from the past 50 years
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Artificial Intelligence
Bill Gates: AI may lead to a 2-day work week in 10 years
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AI might be a fad, with top firms risking billions on scaling
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OpenAI delays ChatGPT-4o's image generator for free users
AI OpenAI recently announced that it's delaying ChatGPT's image-generation tool for free users for a while.
Bill Gates: AI will replace doctors and tutors within a decade
AI In a recent interview, Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates claimed that AI would replace doctors and teachers within the next 10 years.
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