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- December 31
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- Tired of Windows? It's time to give Linux a try.
- Microsoft's 2022 New Year's resolution should be fixing the Xbox app on PC
- 6 PC predictions for 2022: Intel GPUs, mesh cases, and Threadripper
- Here's what Microsoft killed off in 2021
- Experts weigh in on 2022's PC gaming scene: Chip shortages, cloud gaming, and which industry giant has the advantage
- AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) should be a huge deal for Steam Deck based on its Linux performance
- Microsoft Teams app blocks 911 calls on Android, Google issues guidance
- December 30
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- December 27
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- December 22
- December 21
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- Unique shoes from adidas celebrate 20 years of Xbox, available now
- Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) Endwalker's first raid, Pandaemonium is now live
- Halo Infinite Winter Contingency: Start date, rewards list, and more
- EU clears Microsoft's $19.7 billion purchase of Nuance (updated)
- Steve Ballmer tried to name Cortana 'Bingo' before leaving as Microsoft CEO
- Make Microsoft Teams, Edge, and PowerPoint pop with Pantone's purple color of the year
- December 20
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- Hands-on with Microsoft's brilliantly simple Surface Adaptive Kit
- Diablo 4 quarterly update details Legendary items and endgame progression
- You could win this Master Chief football helmet that commemorates the launch of Halo Infinite
- Microsoft accused of letting NHS use Teams for free to enact 'takeover by stealth'
- Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. Inspiron 13 2-in-1: Which should you buy?
- Bing brings new travel experience to help save you money
- LG announces its first gaming laptop, and it packs an NVIDIA RTX 3080 Max-Q GPU
- Tom Brady destroys Surface tablet on the sidelines instead of opposing defense on the field
- December 19
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- December 17
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- Call of Duty: Vanguard Festive Fervor event rings in the holidays
- Tencent acquires Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios
- MSEdgeRedirect can work around Microsoft's block that forces you to use Edge
- Star Wars Eclipse: Trailer, platforms, and everything you need to know
- Microsoft moves more settings away from the Control Panel on Windows 11
- Halo Infinite co-op campaign glitch discovered by players
- December 16
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- STALKER 2 devs cancel NFT plans after widespread backlash
- DDR4 vs. DDR5 RAM: What's the difference?
- Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai Event Pass changed, adds Kabuto armor set
- Wonder Woman: Trailer, Monolith, and everything you need to know
- Lenovo's new ThinkVision displays are massive screens for the classroom or conference room
- Microsoft Launcher on Surface Duo really sucks
- Windows 11 will open some links in Edge whether you like it or not
- Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) sales suspended due to Endwalker server issues
- Halo Infinite: 343i says microtransactions feedback is 'top of mind'
- December 15
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- Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.4 is set to bring ranked ladder, new runewords, and more
- How the Surface Duo 2 gave a researcher in Australia his life back
- Halo Infinite update improves Quick Resume, fixes Achievement errors
- Where to find the Disney Plus apps for download: Every platform in 2022
- Windows 11 build 22523 is the final flight for Insiders in 2021
- OPPO's new Find N combines Galaxy Fold 3 and Surface Duo 2 concepts into one
- Halo Infinite won't let you disable crossplay, but it should
- Splinter Cell remake being developed by Ubisoft
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.18.10.24 tests frogs from 'The Wild Update'
- dbrand looked at the Xbox Series X and thought, 'It needs more leather'
- Microsoft testing 'Just for You' discounts on Xbox, exclusive to some players
- Xbox Party Chat, AWS, Twitch, PlayStation Network, and more are down right now
- Celebrate the holidays with this festive Clippy wallpaper for Windows
- I never knew I needed a NAS but getting one changed everything
- Will Microsoft still support the Lumia 950 in 2022?
- Microsoft is swapping the default command line experience for Windows 11
- A year in review: Overall, Xbox's 2021 has been one of its best years ever
- Microsoft Teams now supports end-to-end encryption for calls
- Dell unveils three concept devices for the future of hybrid work
- Minecraft celebrates being the first game with over one trillion views on YouTube
- Among Us for Xbox: Release date, Xbox Game Pass, and everything you need to know
- Elden Ring: Release date, gameplay, story, trailers, and everything we know
- December 14
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- Among Us is now available for Xbox consoles and Game Pass
- New screenshots revealed for System Shock remake set for next year
- On NFTs, and why Ubisoft hates video games (and you)
- Forza Horizon 5 rolls out a new hotfix update with online improvements and fixes
- Halo Infinite's HCS Spotlight event offers double XP challenges
- Razer launches Boba Fett Xbox Wireless Controller and charging stand
- Total War: Warhammer 3 campaign map revealed
- Should you buy a Surface Pro 5 (2020) in 2022?
- List of Xbox One Apps that Support 4K Video in 2022
- Best Laptops Supporting Windows Hello in 2022
- Dell's Concept Luna is a sustainable laptop designed with the environment in mind
- Microsoft pushes new Launcher update for Surface Duo with a refreshed design
- Minecraft Dungeons 'The Cloudy Climb' update releases with Seasonal Adventures, The Tower, and more
- Xbox All Access is the best way to buy a console for your kids, if you're comfortable with it
- Watch Excel experts compete in the 2021 Financial Modeling World Cup
- The Xbox Red Ring of Death is back, this time in the form of a commemorative poster
- Adobe launches Creative Cloud Express to simplify the creative process
- EVGA's latest RTX 3080 Ti firmware update means you're even less likely to find one
- Here are the surprise games coming to Game Pass in the middle of December
- December 13
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- Horror game Scorn is ready to scare with new October 2022 release date
- Microsoft teams up with iFixit to bring official repairability tools to independent repairers
- Razer Raptor 27 (2021) review: The perfect display for working hard and gaming harder
- Should you buy an Xbox One S in 2022?
- Sea of Thieves producer discusses ethical monetization, and how internal backlash saved a crab
- Best Graphics Card for VR 2022
- Hands-on with Windows 11 build 22518 (video): Voice access, weather button, desktop Spotlight, and new Notepad
- The Xbox Series X is the most popular console, at least according to Twitter users
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Odyssey crossover revealed, Ragnarok expansion adds 30 hours of gameplay
- Users report Halo Infinite on PC bug that can erase your progress
- Chime in: What's the best Windows tablet in 2022?
- Don't get excited by the alleged RTX 4090 Ti mining benchmarks, they're likely fake
- Power On: The six-part series documenting Xbox history is now on YouTube
- Windows Central readers are surprisingly open to Google Play games on PCs
- Vivaldi CEO calls tactics pushing Microsoft Edge 'desperate,' 'anti-competitive,' and 'familiar'
- Surface Laptop SE vs. Go 3: Which is better for students?
- Microsoft Teams no longer blocks 911 calls on Android phones
- December 12
- December 11
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- Halo Infinite is getting several new multiplayer playlists on Dec. 14 [Update]
- 11 indie games we're anxious to see in 2022
- Best Minecraft Bedrock Edition Seeds You Need to Try in 2022
- Will you play Google Play games on your Windows PC?
- 10 older Xbox games worth revisiting in 2022
- Minecraft and Halo Infinite collide with the return of the Master Chief Mash-up Pack
- STALKER 2 devs share new screenshots, gameplay details
- December 10
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- Halo Infinite players have found a giant sandwich easter egg
- Sniper Elite 5 launching in 2022 as a day one Xbox Game Pass title
- The next Cities: Skylines DLC lets you design and manage custom airports
- Microsoft aims to make developers lives' easier with deep learning bug hunt
- New Microsoft research reveals how much UK workers hate the office
- Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger wants people to not judge him on quarterly failings
- Best Xbox Controller Charging Station in 2022
- Xbox Chaturdays 50: Hellblade II gameplay, Sea of Thieves, and The Game Awards with Joe Neate
- Halo Infinite and the problem with video game betas
- Report: Bungie workplace mired in sexist, toxic behavior
- NZXT launches cybernetically-enhanced H710i with a stunning Cyberpunk 2077 theme
- You can score 3 months of PC Game Pass free with your YouTube Premium subscription
- Microsoft Teams is upping its search capabilities with the power of AI
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.18.2 patch update officially arrives with new fixes
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake heads to PC, recommended specs revealed
- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1 patch update arrives with fix for security vulnerability and more
- New Microsoft Teams feature will make it easier to watch yourself
- Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 Plus now supports features for the new Surface Pen
- Microsoft rebrands Xbox Game Pass PC to 'PC Game Pass'
- The Game Awards 2021: Game announcements, trailers, and everything you missed
- ARC Raiders debuts at The Game Awards 2021 with gameplay
- Elden Ring's new The Game Awards trailer focuses on story
- We finally got a first look at the Halo TV series at The Game Awards 2021
- CrossfireX gets release date, gameplay at The Game Awards 2021
- New Star Trek narrative adventure from ex-Telltale devs announced at The Game Awards 2021
- Google Play Games is coming to Windows PCs in 2022
- Tiny Tina's Wonderlands story trailer debuts at The Game Awards
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gameplay debuts at The Game Awards
- Future Tech Awards are back to celebrate the best products and people in tech
- Wonder Woman game announced at The Game Awards 2021
- Remedy finally announces Alan Wake 2 with first look at The Game Awards 2021
- Star Wars: Eclipse, developed by Quantic Dream, announced at The Game Awards 2021
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 reappears at The Game Awards 2021 with gameplay footage
- Telltale returns with The Expanse narrative game
- Here are all the winners from The Game Awards 2021
- December 9
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- Microsoft invests in new data to prepare Microsoft Defender for the cybersecurity threats of tomorrow
- Microsoft Edge DevTools unveils new utility for memory leak debugging
- XPG Xenia 15 KC vs. Razer Blade 15: Which gaming laptop should you buy?
- Monstrous PC market growth set to slow in 2022, says IDC
- Homeworld 3 is coming, to be shown off at The Game Awards 2021
- Everything teased for The Game Awards 2021 (so far)
- Microsoft's M12 aids crypto collective Palm NFT Studio with big funding boost
- Microsoft can produce drone-like photography from space with the power of Azure and AI
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.18.10.22 fixes plenty of issues and bugs
- 10 years late, I have fallen in love with Dark Souls, and you can too
- Halo Infinite ending and post-credits scene explained
- Meta and mining collide with new WhatsApp cryptocurrency wallet option
- NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti may have a release date — it's closer than you think
- 10 best laptops available at Best Buy 2022
- Microsoft and Adobe partner up to improve PDF productivity
- New Microsoft Teams Phone tech helps connect modern and legacy devices
- This new Halo Infinite trademark 'The Endless' hints at story expansion DLC
- One of the best features for Microsoft Teams is on the way to the web
- Intel Core i9-12900K vs. i9-11900K: Should you upgrade?
- These Windows 11 wallpapers are inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year
- Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV): Endwalker is having server problems
- December 8
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- Fallout 76 'Night of the Moth' update arrives with Season 7, new missions and rewards, and more
- Microsoft and Samsung are collaborating on new augmented reality project, says report
- Stockless non-launch of the RTX 2060 12GB edition will improve by January, according to report
- Halo Infinite Battle Pass: Price, rewards list, and what you need to know
- Refreshed NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti, 3080 are on the way with boosted VRAM, according to report
- God of War PC recommended specs revealed
- Microsoft resolves immigrant discrimination allegations with Department of Justice via settlement
- Microsoft brings back the weather Taskbar button in latest Windows 11 preview build
- Intel CEO calls Taiwan unstable and questions chip dependency on Asia, TSMC responds
- Halo Infinite abilities: List of equipment and all upgrades
- Halo Infinite's OST is now available on major music streaming services
- Microsoft Teams Store update makes it easier to find relevant apps
- Best Xbox One Stealth Games 2022
- Halo Infinite: Memory Agent audio drama releases ahead of campaign launch
- Microsoft's 'inclusive design' will increase its focus on accessibility in 2022
- Employee burnout is a growing security risk in the workplace
- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1 Release Candidate 2 arrives with fix for chunks not loading
- Telegram update boosts user privacy options with new features
- It's not over: Expect more game delays in 2022, say analysts
- Horizon Zero Dawn PC patch 1.11 adds FSR and DLSS resolution upscaling
- Microsoft Office available for 50% off, but only for pirates
- Apex Legends' game director and design director leave Respawn
- Wasteland 3 has officially crossed over 2 million players
- December 7
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- NVIDIA aims to have improved GPU supplies in time for rumored RTX 40-series' arrival
- Best Surface Go and Surface Go 2 Accessories 2022
- A new Grounded patch update is now available with fixes for growing grass and buoyant furniture
- Halo Infinite campaign preload won't be available before launch
- Microsoft kicks off Surface Duo 2 promotional video series
- Forza Horizon 5 releases hotfix update to resolve saving issue on Xbox Series X|S
- Best Surface Pro X alternatives in 2022
- Microsoft fires back after CrowdStrike questions its trustworthiness
- Halo TV show's first look trailer premieres live at The Game Awards
- New Notepad app with dark mode arrives for Windows 11 Insiders
- The global chip shortage's end is in sight — here's what experts say to expect
- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1 Release Candidate 1 includes final fixes for upcoming patch update
- NVIDIA's 12GB RTX 2060 is on the way to gamers and crypto miners alike
- Ubisoft introduces NFTs through Ubisoft Quartz, coming to games like Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
- Destiny 2's Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack includes Halo-themed cosmetics and more
- I spent $75 on Halo Infinite multiplayer. Here's what I have to show for it.
- Cyber threat alert: Pay for Windows or face the wrath of Cryptbot malware
- Is Destiny 2 worth playing in 2022?
- Microsoft takes the fight to Chinese hacking group with tactical website strike
- Hands-on with Surface Duo 2's first OS feature update (video)
- Halo Infinite made me fall in love with a multiplayer game
- Best Accessories for HTC Vive in 2022
- OneDrive sync is about to get better on Windows on ARM PCs and Apple's M1 Macs
- Intel Core i9-12900K vs. i5-12600K: Which is the better CPU for your PC?
- Serious Sam 4 gets surprise Xbox Game Pass debut on Xbox Series X|S
- Microsoft's $19.7 billion deal to purchase Nuance being looked at by EU antitrust regulator
- Microsoft releases big Surface Duo 2 update: Improves touch, camera, Bluetooth, and adds new features
- December 6
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- On Xbox, you'll soon be able to set images from Microsoft Edge as your home screen background
- Microsoft Office 365 price increases are upsetting companies, says report
- These dbrand limited-edition real leather skins for Surface Pro devices are outstanding
- Microsoft attracts scrutiny from rivals and UK over software bundling practices
- Video breaks down how Halo Infinite campaign runs across Xbox consoles, PC
- Azure Quantum gets a boost with Rigetti quantum computer collaboration
- New Xbox Game Pass users can play Halo Infinite for just $1 on Xbox and PC. Here's how.
- Studio led by ex-EA execs teases first game ARC Raiders
- Laptops with Longest Battery Life in 2022
- Windows 11 Start menu's new options aren't enough to save it, according to Windows Central readers
- Forza Horizon 5 details new cars, world changes, and more coming in Series 2 and 3 updates
- Surface Laptop Go gets better battery life when running Windows 11
- Microsoft reimagines the cubicle with futuristic focus pod
- Software archeologists dig up first remnants of the Aero effect in Windows Vista precursor
- ASUS launches new ProArt Studiobook and Expertbook B5 laptops for creators and professionals
- The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 experience coming to Xbox Series X|S and PS5
- Why you should revisit Battlefield 1 in 2022
- Windows Central readers say 'no thank you' to shopping features in Microsoft Edge
- HP ENVY x360 15 vs. IdeaPad Flex 5 15: Which AMD-based convertible is best for you?
- Is Total War: Warhammer II worth playing in 2022?
- December 5
- December 4
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- Forza Horizon 5 players are encountering new issues after recent patch update
- Microsoft Edge integrating buy now, pay later is predatory and disappointing
- Best External USB-C SSDs 2022
- NordVPN vs. IPVanish VPN: Which is better in 2022?
- Are Windows 11's new Start menu options good enough to win people over?
- 10 Best PC Indie Games You Might Have Missed in 2022
- December 3
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- Halo Infinite: 343i to add new multiplayer playlists before 2022
- Best Windows 10 Apps for Your New PC 2022
- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1 Pre-Release 1 snapshot tests a few bug fixes
- A new Forza Horizon 5 patch update is available with lots of online fixes and improvements
- Should Microsoft Edge have shopping features built in?
- Best Xbox One Elite Controller Replacement Parts 2022
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.18.1 arrives with bug fixes for 'Caves and Cliffs Update'
- December 2
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- Quake lets you battle waves of enemies in brand-new Horde Mode, available now
- FTC obstructs NVIDIA's Arm acquisition with lawsuit
- TSMC ushers in its 3nm era of chip production, aims to go big in late 2022
- Windows 11 laptop trackpads take big step toward competing with Apple's Force Touch
- Halo Infinite multiplayer is fun, but where's the content?
- Respawn head Vince Zampella now leading Battlefield franchise, announces connected universe
- Xbox Chaturdays 49: Xbox Game Pass goes hard and Dark Souls converts with Jez Corden
- Hands-on with Windows 11 build 22509: Improved Start menu, new emojis, and updated Settings app
- Best Buy has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU in stock for $680
- Microsoft details Xbox Game Pass cloud usage and the significance of touch controls
- Microsoft calls Chrome 'so 2008' as part of the ongoing browser war
- NVIDIA GeForce Now RTX 3080 tier makes its way to Europe
- Seagate pushes NAS storage to a whole new level with the HUGE 20TB IronWolf Pro
- OneDrive on the web now lets you edit photos without jumping to another app
- Is For Honor for Xbox One worth buying in 2022?
- Razer's top executives could take the company private in a deal worth billions
- December 1
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- Qualcomm announces 5nm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 with 85% performance improvement
- Razer and Qualcomm reveal a Snapdragon-powered gaming handheld perfect for Xbox Cloud Gaming
- An ode to Titanfall: The last twitch shooter I'll probably ever enjoy
- Intel's Costa Rican legacy tech den reveals a repository of rare chips, software, and more
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.18.10.21 introduces first features from 'The Wild Update'
- Windows 11 nears 9% PC user market share as of November 2021, according to survey
- New Channel 9 index page gives access to all the videos you could ever want
- HP comments on vanishing ENVY 34 All-in-One Desktop PC preorder option
- Windows 11 build 22509 brings improved Start menu layout and more
- Respawn Entertainment is discontinuing sales of original Titanfall
- Microsoft Teams Essentials arrives, is targeted at small business owners
- Surface Duo 2 gets multi-PC support fix for Your Phone (beta)
- Halo Infinite's customization options are unacceptably shallow
- NVIDIA RTX 40-series graphics cards arriving in 2022, says report
- Best Minecraft Black Friday deals 2022
- Halo Infinite, Stardew Valley, Among Us, and more join Xbox Game Pass in December
- Microsoft shareholders shine a light on company's sexual harassment policies' effectiveness
- Is Halo Wars 2 worth playing in 2022?
- Halo Infinite: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get 'Pass Tense' bundle in December
- The best of Microsoft in 2022
- Intel Core i5-12600K vs. Ryzen 5 5600X: Which is better for your PC?
- Microsoft is looking for Xbox Alpha and Skip-Ahead Insiders, here's how to apply
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