How to enable Windows 10’s hidden Dark Mode
Somewhere deep inside Apple’s iOS 10 beta software there’s a special “dark mode” feature just waiting to come out. Sadly, users don’t have access to it …
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The latest update finally fixes one of Windows’ oldest problems
There’s a long list of reasons why you should probably download the Windows 10 Anniversary Update: better Cortana, the new Windows Ink, or just the …
There’s still one way to get Window 10 for free, but you’ll have to act fast
On July 29th, Microsoft stopped offering free Windows 10 upgrades. At least, that was the plan, but as several publications discovered, Microsoft introduced a “free …
How to download the Windows 10 Anniversary Update right now
Almost exactly a year after launching Windows 10, Microsoft has begun rolling out the Anniversary Update for its new operating system. It’s packed with features and …
PSA: Tomorrow is the last day you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free
Some people have been complaining about Microsoft’s incessant prompts to upgrade to Windows 10 for almost a year. But come July 29th, many of those …
Microsoft thinks its new iOS camera app takes better photos than the iPhone
Microsoft is not a real contender in the smartphone business when it comes to hardware, but the company keeps launching exciting new apps for other platforms …
Microsoft slashes Xbox One to its lowest price ever
I told you not to buy the Xbox One just a few weeks ago, when Microsoft announced a few interesting deals on its current model, making …
How to upgrade to Windows 10, while also getting heroically drunk
You know you should upgrade to Windows 10 this weekend. The latest version of Windows, which is faster, more secure and more useful than its …
Microsoft was just ordered to stop Windows 10 from spying on users
After learning just how much data Windows 10 might be collecting from users, France’s National Data Protection Commission (CNIL) has ordered Microsoft to comply with the French Data Protection …
Was Microsoft’s biggest E3 2016 announcement a huge mistake?
Having struggled to keep up with the PlayStation 4 for nearly three years, Microsoft knew it was going to have to bring the big guns …
Video: Pokemon Go on HoloLens will blow your mind
Pokemon Go is an augmented reality (AR) game that instantly went viral. Looking through the camera on your phone, you interact with objects that appear …
Xbox One S launches on August 2nd for $399
One of the most exciting (and least surprising) announcements at E3 2016 was that of the Xbox One S. After months of speculation, Microsoft finally …
PSA: Much of your free Microsoft OneDrive storage is going away
Stop what you’re doing and check your OneDrive account right now. Your storage space might be in danger if you’re only using a free account, as …
Final countdown: You have 3 weeks left to update to Windows 10 for free
Look, we’re going to level with you: there are definitely some valid reasons to skip the update to Windows 10. Maybe you’re on a work …
After iPad and MacBook Pro, Microsoft is taking on the iMac with new kind of Surface
Microsoft surprised fans last year with a great MacBook Pro alternative, a high-end 2-in-1 Surface Book laptop that nobody saw coming. The Surface Book line joined …
All the best deals from Microsoft’s Xbox One Ultimate Game Sale
If your bank account isn’t entirely depleted after the Steam summer sale, Microsoft’s Ultimate Game Sale might do the trick. Every summer, Microsoft discounts dozens of Xbox …
This might be Microsoft’s most annoying Windows 10 upgrade prompt yet
Imagine this: you’re watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones on your Windows laptop or desktop, paying bills online, or you’re catching up with …
Building controllers in the Xbox Design Lab is my new guilty pleasure
I’m not typically one for customization. When an RPG gives me the option to retool my character—his face, his size, his shape, the color of his …
Microsoft announces free Windows 10 Anniversary Update will roll out on August 2nd
The first major content update for Windows 10 finally has a release date. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 Anniversary Edition — a free …
Microsoft finally fixed its Windows 10 upgrade notifications following customer complaints
Earlier this year, Microsoft began pushing upgrade notifications to Windows users, suggesting they upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge. As the year marched on, …
Microsoft pays woman $10,000 for auto-upgrading her PC to Windows 10
Windows 10 auto-upgrades are like a sick, cruel joke being played on us by this point. Most stories that start with “my Windows 10 PC …
One simple change can increase your laptop’s battery life by 50%
It wasn’t long ago that we were celebrating the release of Opera’s power saving mode, but on Monday, Microsoft decided to prove to everyone that …
Here’s the Windows 10 clean install you’ve always needed
Windows 10 has been the center of countless controversies over the past year. But while many users have been (often justifiable) complaining about some of …
Microsoft’s Next Big Thing is going to be…tracking weed?
Microsoft is trying really very hard to not be the next Yahoo. It’s ticked most of the boxes of a corporate mid-life crisis: buying a …
Xbox One S vs. Xbox One: How does the new console stack up?
The rumors were true — Microsoft has been working on a slim Xbox One. In fact, the reveal of the Xbox One S kicked off …
PlayStation vs. Xbox: Who won E3 2016?
Every year, Sony and Microsoft attempt to top one another at E3. Every year, the gaming public inevitably begins arguing about who “won” the show, …
The Xbox One is cheaper than ever, but you still shouldn’t buy it
If you haven’t bought a Xbox One yet, there’s really no point in doing so right now. Sure, it’s cheaper than it ever was – …
The biggest news and the best trailers from the Xbox E3 2016 press conference
As expected, the Xbox E3 2016 press briefing was filled to the brim with exciting announcements, from updated hardware to new franchises to returning favorites. In …
Microsoft unveils the Xbox One S, coming this August for $299
After an unfortunate leak on Sunday spoiled the surprise, Microsoft officially unveiled the Xbox One Slim on Monday at its E3 2016 press briefing in …
Watch the Xbox E3 2016 press conference live stream right here
With both EA Play and Bethesda’s showcase in the books, E3 2016 has officially begun. Well, technically the show floor doesn’t open until Tuesday, but the …
