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Latest News

Fox News crying about Xbox

Radical conservatives drag Xbox into lame ‘anti-woke’ culture war. Don’t fall for it.

Daniel Rubino published 26 January 23

Come on, really? Nothing is sacred as a few radically dumb conservatives try to make Microsoft and Xbox their latest target in the made-up "culture ware," which may drive clicks but is hurting everything else.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games

Xbox Game Pass games list for Xbox console, PC, cloud (January 2023)

Alexander Cope last updated 26 January 23

Do you need to know what games are available on Xbox Game Pass? Check out our list of the games currently on offer for Xbox Game Pass, available across all Xbox platforms.

Hisense 75-inch 4K Google TV

This 75-inch Hisense 4K smart TV has dropped by $100 for the first time this year

John Levite published 26 January 23

DEAL This TV has never gone lower, but you'd have to go back to Black Friday to find a similar deal.

Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is about to shower players with 'red border' Deepsight weapons

Brendan Lowry published 26 January 23

Red Borders Galore Bungie has announced in a new blog post that players will be able to acquire red border variants of Season 16-19 weapons much faster ahead of Lightfall's launch.

Screenshot of Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 Series 17 "Japanese Automotive" brings new vehicles and EventLab props

Zachary Boddy published 26 January 23

Japanese Automotive Playground Games has shared everything players need to know about Forza Horizon 5 Series 17 "Japanese Automotive," including new cars and EventLab additions.

Image of Minecraft Preview 1.19.70.21.

Minecraft Preview 1.19.70.20 lets players be more sneaky

Zachary Boddy published 26 January 23

Sneaky Sneak Minecraft Preview 1.19.70.20 includes a plethora of fixes and changes, including multiple improvements to sneaking, like a reduced crouch height.

Project Phoenix reimagines Edge, and it's coming soon, maybe.
Microsoft Edge 'Phoenix' leak shows us what Edge may eventually look like Project Phoenix reimagines Edge, and it's coming soon, maybe.
New Edge
This return trip to the USG Ishimura sets a new standard for remakes.
Dead Space remake review: One of the best horror games is made whole again This return trip to the USG Ishimura sets a new standard for remakes.
Review
The US regulator did not want a settlement reached, according to sources familiar with investigations.
FTC reportedly timed its opposition to Microsoft's Activision deal to manipulate the European Union The US regulator did not want a settlement reached, according to sources familiar with investigations.
The Plot Thickens
New info for Elder Scrolls Online, Minecraft Legends, Forza Motorsport, Hi-Fi Rush, and Redfall.
Everything announced during Xbox Developer_Direct New info for Elder Scrolls Online, Minecraft Legends, Forza Motorsport, Hi-Fi Rush, and Redfall.
From the developers
The entire platform cannot be Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox's quarterly results prove that pure on-paper value isn't enough The entire platform cannot be Xbox Game Pass.
FOMO
File Explorer is getting a big update with new features soon.
Exclusive: First look at Microsoft's NEW modern File Explorer File Explorer is getting a big update with new features soon.
New FE
Everything is outrage these days, and that means even Xbox is a target for extremist Republicans hungry for attention.
The conservative backlash against Microsoft, controversy explained Everything is outrage these days, and that means even Xbox is a target for extremist Republicans hungry for attention.
Come on, really?

Windows & Software

Windows 10 check network speed

How to determine Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection speed on Windows 10

By Mauro Huculak published 26 January 23

Speed Confirm the link speed for your network adapter in at least 4x ways from the Settings app, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell with our guide.

Speed
Windows 11 Widgets Fullscreen

Facebook Messenger adds support for the Widgets Panel on Windows 11

By Zac Bowden published 25 January 23

Messenger Widget Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25284 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today, which includes support for a new Facebook Messenger widget in the Widgets Panel.

Messenger Widget
Read, Write, and Type PC game

This 90s PC game is the secret to my solid typing

By Sean Endicott published 25 January 23

Retro I've written thousands of articles for Windows Central. One of the reasons I can type so well is a video game from the 1990s.

Retro
Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams is down: Outages take out Office, Azure, Xbox, and more (Update)

By Ben Wilson published 25 January 23

Office 364? Microsoft 365 services are impacted by server issues this morning, including Teams, Office, and even Xbox Live, as Azure servers suffered outages.

Office 364?
Zotac GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO

NVIDIA RTX Video Super Resolution can upscale videos, and it's around the corner for Edge and Chrome

By Sean Endicott published 24 January 23

News Next month NVIDIA will roll out RTX Video Super Resolution support in Chrome and Edge. The feature upscales videos from the web to up to 4K.

News
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PC Hardware

Razer Blade Stealth

The best cheap gaming laptop deals in January 2023

By John Levite published 26 January 23

DEAL A cheap gaming laptop is all about a balance between price and features. Find the best bang for your buck right here.

DEAL
Surface Laptop Studio

The best prices on cheap Windows laptops for January 2023

By John Levite published 25 January 23

DEAL Something for everyone here, whether you want a truly budget machine or a price drop on something nicer.

DEAL
AMD Ryzen CPU

The best CPU prices for January 2023

By John Levite published 25 January 23

DEAL Whether you're building something new or upgrading an old PC, it never hurts to save on one of the most important pieces.

DEAL
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

The best prices on graphics cards in January 2023

By John Levite published 25 January 23

DEAL Buying a new graphics card can be tough, so we're going to help you make the best possible purchase decision.

DEAL
Surface Pro 8 Profile

Best USB-C adapters and hubs for Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 9 in 2023

By Zac Bowden last updated 25 January 23

Looking to expand your choices of ports on your Surface Pro 8 or Surface Pro 9? We've got you covered with our roundup of best USB-C hubs and adapters!

Govee LED strip lights

Easily add RGB to your home with Govee's LED strip lights on sale for $35

By John Levite published 24 January 23

Save a chunk of change and get segmented light strips you can use to decorate your PC setup, bedroom, & more.

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Xbox & PC Gaming

Cover art for Hi-Fi RUSH.

Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush is unbelievably awesome fun

By Zachary Boddy published 26 January 23

Hi-Fi Rush During the Xbox Developer_Direct show, Xbox shadow dropped rhythm brawler Hi-Fi Rush. After just a few hours of playing, it's clear this game is something special.

Hi-Fi Rush
Upcoming Xbox Games 2022, 2023

New Xbox games: Best upcoming Xbox Series X|S games for 2023, and beyond

By Alexander Cope last updated 26 January 23

Gaming What's coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One in the future? Here are the biggest and brightest games we're looking forward to.

Gaming
Official screenshot of Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 cars: Full car list, new additions, DLC, gifts, and more

By Zachary Boddy last updated 26 January 23

The Forza Horizon 5 car list is already impressive, and it's still growing.

NVIDIA GeForce Now image

NVIDIA reveals GeForce Now DLSS 3 boosts for Hitman 3 and Marvel's Midnight Suns

By Rebecca Spear published 26 January 23

Boosted gaming Improved visuals and performance are rolling out with NVIDIA RTX 4080 SuperPODs.

Boosted gaming
Razer Edge 5G

Razer Edge now available, bringing Android and cloud gaming to the palm of your hand

By Sean Endicott published 26 January 23

News Razer's new mobile gaming handheld has a 144Hz AMOLED display, optional 5G, and is the first device with the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 processor.

News
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Accessories

Dell Xps 13 Plus 2022 Main

The best XPS 13 Plus prices and deals in January 2023

By John Levite published 23 January 23

DEAL A new design with the latest tech. Dell's prices are already competitive, and we have all the best discounts right here.

DEAL
LG UltraGear 27-inch gaming monitor

This LG 27-inch IPS gaming monitor has dropped to its best price

By John Levite published 23 January 23

DEAL The LG 27GL83A-B hits a lot of good notes for gamers, and it does so at a reasonable price.

DEAL
Alienware AW3423DWF 34-inch monitor

Grab Alienware's 34-inch QD-OLED monitor with HDR for a new low price at Dell

By John Levite published 20 January 23

DEAL Whatever you're into, be it gaming or other creative efforts, this monitor has the features you'll love.

DEAL
Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS flight stick

One of our favorite flight sticks from Thrustmaster has hit a low price of $50

By John Levite published 18 January 23

DEAL A great flight stick that's down to the lowest price we've seen in nearly two years!

DEAL
Gioteck Xbox Charge Dock

Gioteck's Xbox charge dock review: A value champion charger?

By Jez Corden published 17 January 23

REVIEW At $20, the Gioteck Xbox controller battery charge dock competes with far more expensive options on the market. Here's our review.

REVIEW
Best Wireless Headset Hero

Best wireless headsets for home and office 2023

By Camille Sanghera published 16 January 23

Work from home Boost productivity in the office with the top wireless headsets. Feel free to wander around while working on your projects, taking phone calls, and more.

Work from home
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