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Windows 10 is about to lose another feature
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Microsoft’s latest "update" for Windows 10 removes the clock with seconds from the Calendar flyout.

Rare Steam Deck prototype fetches $2,000 on eBay
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING HANDHELD A rare Steam Deck prototype featuring circular touchpads and blue buttons sold for $2,000 on eBay, but was it real?

Atomfall finally fix the Xbox audio bug — right after I finished the game
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Atomfall's launch was marred by a critical audio bug on Xbox which frustrated me and many players, but it's now been fixed.

Microsoft's failed "Bob" helped combat Windows XP piracy
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Bob resurfaced from Microsoft's Graveyard to pad out the 30MB of free space in Windows XP, keeping pirates at bay.

Balatro just made a surprise cameo in a huge Netflix show
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING In an unexpected crossover between indie gaming and television, Balatro, the breakout indie game of 2024, makes a surprise cameo in Netflix’s Black Mirror.

Potential Microsoft job cuts may target middle managers to boost coder ratios
By Sean Endicott published
A new report suggests Microsoft could announce more job cuts soon, targeting middle managers to streamline teams and prioritize coding talent.

The Fortnite-Sabrina Carpenter crossover is so cute, I might actually play
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Fortnite has added Sabrina Carpenter skins and emotes to the game and it's causing wholesome interactions on the battlefield as players bond and dance to Espresso

Is the Minecraft movie chicken jockey trend just a bit of fun or too much?
By Jennifer Young published
Minecraft Why are kids shouting 'Chicken Jockey' in cinemas? Why are theaters banning rowdy Minecraft fans? And has Jimmy Fallon finally put an end to the madness as the meme hits mainstream TV?
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