Windows 11's new faster and customizable context menus are now rolling out
Windows 11 An overhauled context menu system headlines Microsoft's latest non-security feature update for Windows 11 this month.
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Features
I wanted Windows 11 to stop opening Bing for a speed test, and Microsoft is fixing it
Windows 11 Microsoft is replacing Windows 11's Bing speed test shortcut with a built-in tool that displays download speed, upload speed, and ping.
Microsoft fixes 6 frustrating Windows 11 problems in October update
Windows 11 The October update KB5127648 for Windows 11 fixes six problems you might have overlooked, including Bluetooth issues, gaming mouse stuttering, fingerprint sign-in, printing, and VPN errors.
Why I ultimately chose Xbox after decades of playing on every platform
Gaming There was once a time I was a multi-console player, but as the years went by, my home console loyalty gravitated towards Xbox consoles, and it's time I told my story for Xbox's 25th anniversary
AI is making cyber attacks too easy. Here's what you can do about it.
Security You don't have to be a security expert to implement these meaningful changes in the new age of AI attacks.
On This Day: Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” strategy revisited
On this Day A look back at Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” vision — the moment Phil Spencer sketched out a future that Asha Sharma is now fully realizing 11 years later.
Moonraker turns 10 and still looks ahead of its time
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
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Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Windows & Software
31 days, 31 Windows apps: One dev spent October sharing an app each day
Apps Windows 11's system tray is easy to ignore, but one developer just packed it with free apps, games, and practical utilities.
Logitech's MX Master 4 that lets you feel Windows 11 just got a developer edition
Accessories Logitech unveiled a developer-themed version of the MX Master 4 packed with coding references, Easter eggs, and Windows 11 haptics support.
This is 'scrcpy': An open-source alternative to Phone Link for Android mirroring that barely uses any RAM
Windows 11 I found a free, open-source app on GitHub that integrates my smartphone into my workflow, and it's even more useful than Microsoft's Phone Link.
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PC Hardware
Gaming handheld market revival? Acer's $1,299 Predator Atlas 8 sells out immediately.
Handhelds It's not quite the deal you think it is, but it's still a great way to land Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme for less.
Microsoft clarifies Surface Laptop Ultra display specs following local dimming concerns
Surface Mini LED is a new technology for Microsoft, and it's causing a bit of a stir on the new Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's what you need to know.
RTX Spark showdown — Surface Laptop Ultra vs. ASUS ProArt P16
Laptops Surface isn't without its high points, but it does seem like ASUS nailed the ProArt P16.
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New Surface Laptop Ultra firmware update fixes screen flickering and long reboot times
Surface Microsoft has issued its first post-launch firmware update for Surface Laptop Ultra that addresses some of the biggest issues users have noticed since launch over a week ago.
Deals
HP's Snapdragon X-powered OLED laptop just dropped below $800 for a limited time
Deals The HP OmniBook 5 already offers massive battery life and 16GB of RAM if you can't wait for Black Friday.
Don't wait for Black Friday: Newegg drops prices on AMD bundles for PC gamers
Deals Newegg bundles feature our favorite gaming AMD CPUs packed with vital RAM, storage, and compatible motherboards.
Dell’s new monitor price cuts offer sweet spots between productivity and gaming
Deals Dell has offered generous discounts on its self-branded and Alienware gaming monitors, with surprisingly affordable prices.
Why wait for Black Friday when Dell's Windows laptops are already discounted?
Deals Dell's 14-inch, 15-inch, and 16-inch laptops are all on sale with their fast CPUs, 16GB of RAM, crisp displays, and 1TB of storage.
Handheld Gaming PCs
ASUS’s Ally X20 is selling out across the board — here’s why it matters
Handhelds ASUS’s ROG XBOX Ally X20 launch is off to a massive start, selling out across all configurations — including a $2,499 bundle that shocked even longtime handheld fans.
Gaming
Prepare for WoW: Forever with the new mockumentary series, "Planet Azeroth"
World of Warcraft Revisit all the classic locales and monsters of World of Warcraft in the "Planet Azeroth" documentary series in the lead-up to World of Warcraft: Forever.
How to stop Discord from putting what you say on Google
Gaming It applies only to discoverable servers, but it's still a big change that you don't have to accept.
Shipment arrives in Modern Warfare 4 to save the camo grind
Gaming Camo grinders aren't having a great time in Modern Warfare 4, and the multiplayer mode's first brainrot map is here to save the day
Artificial Intelligence
Copilot goes missing from the Edge Sidebar during Microsoft's awkward migration
Apps Microsoft is temporarily disabling Copilot in Edge for some users during a migration to a new experience.
Microsoft warns AI agents "can't be trusted" as adoption grows
AI Microsoft's vision for the future is drenched in AI agents. That's what makes this stark warning so notable.
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Free AI running locally on your PC is only 3 easy steps away
AI Why worry about privacy, token limits, and an internet connection when local AI is this easy to set up?
Forget the flashy AI features, this is the Copilot update that matters
AI Microsoft's latest Copilot update for Word adds source citations, making it easier to check whether AI-generated responses are actually correct.
Microsoft
Is Microsoft preparing for more layoffs? 60,000 employees just got buyout offers
Microsoft Microsoft is giving 60,000 employees a voluntary path out of the company, raising questions about future workforce cuts.
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Microsoft pulls the plug on Outlook's AI inbox assistant
Apps Microsoft is retiring Prioritize My Inbox, an Outlook Copilot feature once described as a revolution for email.
Microsoft walks away from flagship UK AI data center project
AI Microsoft has reportedly ended its involvement in a planned UK AI data center that may not receive sufficient power until 2030.
Bust out your Zune HD — It's time to play Super Mario 64
Microsoft Super Mario 64 running on a Zune HD ... what year is it?
Peripherals & Accessories
The Razer Kiyo V2 Pro is a giant webcam, but it might not be for you
Review Razer is back with another webcam, the Kiyo V2 Pro, and it's pretty good, though it's also pretty pricey. But you'll only be interested if you're a content creator.
