Microsoft speeds up Xbox boot times by more than 50% in latest update
Microsoft is speeding up the Xbox Series X boot time, the director of Xbox has confirmed. The latest Xbox console has always featured a faster …
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Windows 11 taskbar overflow will be a huge upgrade for power users
Microsoft announced a useful upgrade for Windows 11 power users this week. The company is bringing back the taskbar overflow feature with a new look …
Windows 12 release set for 2024, report claims
If you’ve been expecting a Windows 12 release this year or in 2023, then you’d better get ready to settle for a Windows 11 feature …
Netflix is teaming up with Microsoft for its ad-supported plan
Earlier this year, following a harrowing earnings report, Netflix revealed that a cheaper, ad-supported subscription plan was in the works. This week, Netflix announced that …
Xbox Games with Gold will no longer include free Xbox 360 games
One of the major benefits of subscribing to Xbox Live Gold is the free Games with Gold that Microsoft gives away every month. In recent …
Xbox Games with Gold: Free games for July 2022 revealed
Every month, Microsoft announces the new selection of Xbox games that it will give away to Xbox Live Gold members. These are frequently titles that …
New Microsoft Defender app works on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows
Microsoft just launched Microsoft Defender, a brand new security application that works on any platform. Microsoft Defender has apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, …
Internet Explorer is officially dead after 26 years
It’s been the default browsing experience on Windows for 26 years. But now, Internet Explorer is officially dead. Starting on June 15, 2022, the classic …
Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase: All the biggest announcements
Xbox and Bethesda traditionally host their own separate showcases around this time of year. But with E3 taking the year off and Microsoft having closed …
Xbox app for smart TVs will let you play games without a console
On Thursday, Microsoft announced that the Xbox app for smart TVs will launch this month. Starting June 30th, a new Xbox app will be available …
Xbox Games with Gold: Free games for June 2022 revealed
Every month, Microsoft announces a new collection of Xbox games that it will give away to Xbox Live Gold members. These are frequently titles that are several …
Microsoft is reportedly working on an Xbox streaming stick
Microsoft may be working on an Xbox streaming stick, reports say. The stick will act as an access point for the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, …
New Windows 11 Insider preview adds a key Xbox feature
The latest Windows Insider build is adding a Windows 11 Xbox controller bar. The new Windows 11 Insider build is available for Dev and Beta …
Big tech companies are finally pushing for passwordless sign-in
Three big tech companies are finally making a push for passwordless sign-in options. Apple, Google, and Microsoft all plan to roll out FIDO passkey technology …
Microsoft Edge is getting a free VPN, but it has some limitations
Microsoft continues to add new security features to its Chromium-based browser. The latest addition is a Microsoft Edge VPN, which lets you protect your browsing …
Xbox Games with Gold: Every free game Microsoft is giving away in May 2022
Every month, Microsoft announces a new collection of Xbox games that it will give away to Xbox Live Gold members. These are frequently titles that …
3 Windows settings you can change to improve PC security
New malware seems to pop up every single day. If you’re concerned about the growing cybersecurity issues, and you use a Windows PC, there are …
Best Xbox One Games to play in 2022
Gaming comes naturally to some and, to others, it takes a lot of work. Regardless, that’s not going to stop anyone from spending hours trying …
Unofficial Windows 11 installer infects PCs with malware
An unofficial Windows 11 upgrade is making the rounds. Users looking to upgrade their PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will want to keep …
You could see ads in Xbox games in the future
Microsoft wants to make it possible to put ads in Xbox games. Insider reported on the development last week. The outlet says that Microsoft is …
Microsoft Journal is the newest Windows note-taking app
Microsoft has released yet another notetaking app, this time directed at digital ink enthusiasts. The app, Microsoft Journal, was first introduced as a Garage project …
Windows 11 is getting a new cloud-powered File Explorer
Microsoft continues to add new features and changes to Windows 11. Since the company unveiled the operating system in 2021, it has been updating it …
Microsoft may launch an Xbox Game Pass family plan this year
Microsoft may be bringing one of the most asked for additions to Xbox Game Pass this year. Windows Central says that sources have confirmed the …
Microsoft will now shame you for running Windows 11 on an unsupported computer
Microsoft has added a Windows 11 watermark to the desktop on some systems running the latest Insider build. As of the time of writing, the …
Windows 11 is getting a pre-installed video editor, but it might not be free
Microsoft has announced that a pre-installed Windows 11 video editor is on the way. The Clipchamp app is already available on the Microsoft Store. However, …
This new security feature in Windows 11 will help block malicious apps
The internet can be a dangerous place. And, as we download new apps, we’re putting more and more trust into the developers behind them. Unfortunately, …
Windows 11 Pro will force you to create a Microsoft Account
Microsoft is planning a significant change for the Windows 11 Pro version of its latest PC operating system release. The company will now force users …
Best Xbox Series X and Series S games in 2022
The Xbox Series X and Series S represent a pretty impressive step forward for the Xbox series. The Series X pushes the limits of possibilities …
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
On Tuesday morning, Microsoft announced that it would acquire video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Activision Blizzard is one of the most prolific …
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: A fresh showcase for Windows 11
Microsoft has been a serious hardware player for some time now. While there was once a time when the company only really licensed Windows to …
