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Microsoft is no stranger to computers. The company has come a long way since ‘75 and now creates a range of products and services that span the entire spectrum of consumer tech. Whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Office or the latest from the Surface product family, chances are you’ve used a Microsoft product at one point or another. To help you make sense of the company’s many projects and endeavors, we’ve curated a hub that houses the latest news, reviews, and Microsoft-related tutorials. Windows was only the beginning, after all.

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The best puzzle games on Xbox Series X

Even if you love a great puzzle game, no one likes the challenge of finding the best puzzle games on Xbox Series X. Let our list solve that problem for you.
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Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft

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The best Metroidvania games on Xbox Series X

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The best platformers on Xbox Series X

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Phil Spencer just gave a rare update on the elusive Everwild

Fighting enemies in Elden Ring Nightreign.

A Steam page slip-up just told us more about Elden Ring: Nightreign

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Chrome tab groups now allow mobile-desktop sync, and it’s utter chaos

Robert De Niro standing in a suit by an American flag in Zero Day.

Don’t let these 3 hidden February 2025 streaming TV shows fly under your radar

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3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 14-16)

Should you free Ilora in Avowed?

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Mecha Break’s upcoming open beta is your best chance to play yet

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Microsoft Supercharges AI to fix Windows software bugs

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Avowed review: Obsidian’s latest RPG is its best

Avowed embraces what works best about Obsidian's RPGs to offer an unforgettable adventure.
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Windows 10 KB5051974 update adds a new app without asking

Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for versions 22H2 and 21H2, adding security fixes and patching a memory leak. However, as reports, the update also includes a surprise: the new Outlook for Windows app. The update is mandatory because it includes the January 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates. Once you install it, you will […]
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Windows 11’s February 2025 update fixes annoying bugs

Microsoft’s February 2025 cumulative update brings much-needed relief to Windows 11 users, fixing Auto HDR issues that caused game crashes, audio output disruptions, and USB webcam detection problems, as reported by . The patch, KB5051987 for Windows 11 24H2 users and KB5051989 for 23H2 addresses these irritating bugs and is mandatory. The update fixes the […]
Hazel talks to a catfish in South of Midnight.

South of Midnight knows exactly what it wants to be and is better for it

We went hands on with South of Midnight, getting a much better sense of how the stop-motion inspired game feels.
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Want a Copilot+ laptop? Get the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 while it’s $350 off

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11, a powerful Copilot+ laptop that comes with a detachable keyboard, is on sale from Best Buy for $1,000 following a $350 discount.
The Copilot key shown on a white keyboard.

Microsoft sort of brings back Menu key after Copilot backlash

Microsoft has heard your cries and is finally letting you do something you wanted for a while with the Copilot key. It's kind of bringing back a button it removed .
Microsoft Copilot Pro.

Microsoft Edge Copilot now lets you share AI chats easily

@Leopeva64 Microsoft has added a new share button to in Edge, allowing users to share AI chat conversations with others more easily by creating a shareable link, as . The update, available now, also expands the “Think Deeper” feature to all users, enhancing AI responses with deeper reasoning. With this addition, Microsoft is making Copilot […]
Jim Ryan talks about PlayStation on stage at CES 2023.

Game exclusivity is dying, and that’s a good thing

Consoles were once heavily dependent on exclusive games to survive, but that concept is quickly becoming extinct. And that's good for gamers.
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Looks like the Edge Browser can’t be uninstalled after all

Microsoft is making uninstalling the Edge browser a quite convoluted affair.
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The hardest video games of all time

Most games let you choose how difficult the experience is, but not all. Some games are so brutal that they go down in history as the hardest games of all time.
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The 8 best TVs for gaming in 2025, as vetted by our experts

HDMI 2.1 and low input lag are a couple of top considerations for a gaming TV. Here’s a few of our favorite sets that are tailor-made for console and PC gaming.
A young girl in a white dress looks back. She carries a bag and a bow on her back while holding an orange leaf in her hand.

One of 2024’s most overlooked games just came to consoles. Don’t miss it twice

2024 hidden gem Momodora: Moonlit Farewell just came to consoles, and it's a stylish Metroidvania worth checking out.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 7-9)

Xbox is making Game Pass well worth the price in February. With a ton of new and classic games to check out, these are three new titles to play this weekend.
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The EU is cracking down on labels in Windows 11’s Start menu

Microsoft makes changes to Windows 11 Start Menu Search to comply with EU regulations, but there is catch to these much-anticipated changes.
A spellcaster holds a book in Avowed.

Avowed preload guide: release date, file size, and more

Your adventures in the Living Lands are almost here, but you still need to make some preparations. Here is how to preload Avowed so you can dive in right away.
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All Smite 2 relics and when to pick them

Relics can sometimes be the key to avoiding major damage or positioning yourself for an important game-changing kill. Here's what you need to know about them.
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Microsoft is cracking down on unsupported Windows 11 installs

Microsoft has removed a support document from 2021 that taught users how to bypass the Windows 11 hardware requirements.
Kai fights a Xaurip in Avowed.

Avowed and two more titles come to Xbox Game Pass in February

This month sees three brand-new games coming to Game Pass, including the day one release of Avowed.
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw searches for the truth in Surface season 2 trailer

Gugu Mbatha-Raw travels to London to discover the truth about her mother in the trailer for Surface season 2, an Apple TV+ psychological thriller.
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Microsoft passwords at risk as hackers exploit Google

The latest trick up the sleeve of hackers is using phony Google ads to swipe your Microsoft account details.
Microsoft Office free apps.

Microsoft is removing the VPN from Office 365, right after hiking prices

Microsoft is getting rid of the VPN for both Personal and Family subscriptions just weeks after increasing the prices. The VPN is scheduled to to removed at the end of this month.
Miles and Peter standing next to each other staring at the camera. Peter is in the Venom suit.

This feature is reportedly killing PC performance in Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2's PC release is off to a rough start, from constant crashing to a feature that's reportedly killing user's performance.

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