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After Split With Xbox, Double Fine Lays Off 23 for 'Survival of Our Studio'
The Psychonauts studio laid off a quarter of its staff following Xbox's massive restructuring plan.
Windows 11 Has a Dirty Little Secret, and LG Just Used It to Push Pop-Up Ads
You thought plugging in a new monitor was safe. Thanks to a dangerous Microsoft loophole, at least one hardware maker is turning standard PC accessories into adware delivery machines.
Did This Guy Find a Surface Laptop Ultra Prototype on the Side of the Road? Maybe. Here Are Some Benchmarks
With pre-release drivers, performance on the N1X-equipped system is underwhelming.
VPN Provider Fights Microsoft's Hidden Windows Device Tracking
Windscribe VPN creates an experimental computer script that removes the mysterious Global Device ID (GDID) from a Windows PC, though it does break some functionality.
Xbox Says Day-Long Outage Is Resolved. Here's What Happened
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet blames the outage on the failure of a licensing service that triggered sign-in scenarios to fail and took down multiple services across the platform.
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Hate the Copilot Key? Here's How to Disable It Completely
Microsoft acknowledged that the key had caused 'challenges' for some users and is set to roll out a way to permanently disable it, not just remap it.
In Face of US Crackdown, Microsoft, Nvidia CEOs Back Open-Weight AI Models
In a public letter, Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang escalate the debate over open versus closed AI models and take a few digs at the closed AI models from top providers.
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Score Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 for Under $30 Until July 26
This professional-grade IDE combines AI-assisted coding, cross-platform development support, and real-time collaboration tools. Until July 26, it's yours for 94% off!
LG to Remove Unwanted Monitor Pop-Ups, Following Nudge From Microsoft
LG monitors quietly installed an app that showed a pop-up ad for McAfee software, an example of how third-party devices can leverage Windows to install bloatware and adware.
Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Streaming, No Game Pass Required
'Our overall goal is simple: to give players more affordable options to play,' Xbox's chief strategy officer says of the experiment, which is currently limited to Xbox Insiders.
Game More for Less: Score 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 23% Off
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to a massive game library, cloud gaming, online multiplayer, and EA Play in one membership. And now, a three-month subscription is only $69.
Microsoft Is Finally Updating the Windows 95-Era Design on This Key Windows Tool
Dark mode and cleaner buttons are just the start for the Properties window.
2000s-Era Xbox Games Are Coming to Windows 11: Here Are the First 4
The Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC program is starting with titles originally released between 2001 and 2005. They will also work on gaming handhelds.
This Won't End Well for Windows: LegacyHive Points to a Troubling Future
In the latest escalation of a public feud with Microsoft, security researcher Nightmare Eclipse released the LegacyHive zero-day vulnerability shortly after a major Patch Tuesday update. Expect future attacks.
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This lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 deal gives you the essential Office apps installed on one specific Windows PC. Right now, it's a terrific 87% off!
14 Easy Fixes to Make Windows 11 Feel Faster
Don't reinstall Windows if you PC is slow. Try these simple tricks, and you should see a noticeable speed boost.
Maximize Your Productivity With Windows 11 Pro for Less Than $10 Today
With ray-tracing, faster boot times, and a cleaner layout, this deal gives you lifetime access to Windows 11 Pro for an insane 94% off. But the sale ends tonight, July 19!
The Newest Version of Microsoft Office Just Dropped Under $55 for Life
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