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DLSS 5 devs blindsided by reveal, report claims
NVIDIA Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public, raising questions about developer control and AI use.
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Features
MacBook Neo makes Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a terrible deal
Surface A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.
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This app turns GitHub into an app store for your smartphone
Apps GitHub is a vast labyrinth of amazing open-source software projects, and it can be hard to see some of the awesomeness within. This app changes all that.
Fans push back on Xbox’s development pitch, arguing the platform’s problems lie elsewhere
Xbox Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.
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Our subreddit just hit 1,100 members — here’s why you should join
Site news Our subreddit is quickly becoming one of the best places for Windows, Surface, Xbox, and PC fans to talk directly with us and with each other. Here’s why we built it — and why you might want to join.
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Windows & Software
Updates as Samsung apps blamed for Windows 11 drive C errors
Windows 11 Microsoft explains how to fix broken drive C and app issues in Windows 11, with steps that may involve removing Samsung software.
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This app turns GitHub into an app store for your smartphone
Apps GitHub is a vast labyrinth of amazing open-source software projects, and it can be hard to see some of the awesomeness within. This app changes all that.
Chrome promoted a malicious extension for a year after Edge banned it
Software Google promoted a Chrome extension that secretly ran malware for a year, even after Microsoft Edge banned it, exposing millions of users.
PC Hardware
MacBook Neo makes Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a terrible deal
Surface A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.
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Intel's new gaming laptop processors use a clever CPU trick for extra FPS
CPUs Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile chips bring FPS gains to high-end gaming laptops with in-house performance-boosting "IBOT" tech.
Microsoft finally fixes Surface Pro 11 inking and pen bug
Surface Microsoft finally released a firmware fix for the Surface Pro 11 for Business, resolving "hover-inking" and touch accuracy issues that plagued the Intel model for a year.
You can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo — with caveats
Apple Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.
Deals
These highly-rated gaming laptops easily handle modern AAA titles
Deals The MacBook Neo isn't equipped to run PC games at their full potential, but these laptops on sale for Best Buy's Tech Fest certainly do.
One of Turtle Beach's best premium gaming headsets is now 50% off
Deals The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless headset for Xbox and PC has received one of the biggest discounts it's had in months, courtesy of Best Buy's Tech Fest event.
Best Buy has given our all-time favorite Xbox headset a 25% discount
Deals For just this week, the amazing Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) wireless gaming headset has been price-chopped by 25% in honor of Best Buy Tech Fest.
Start your PC building career with this priceless CPU now under $190
Deals The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X offers "astronomical single-core gains and lower power than Intel's 14th Gen", and it's now back on sale for an extremely low 34% discount on Amazon
Handheld Gaming PCs
My Xbox ROG Ally is repaired but I've found a better (and cheaper) handheld
Handhelds The Xbox ROG Ally X that betrayed me is back, but I've found solace in the detachable arms of the Lenovo Legion GO and don't know if I can go back.
Gaming
Take-Two's CEO is backing Asha Sharma as the new Xbox boss
Xbox Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick shares his thoughts on Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma, offering support and explaining what drives success in the gaming industry.
Bethesda's Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 development is smoother than Starfield's
Xbox Bethesda's game director Todd Howard says that The Elder Scrolls 6 has been smoother to develop than Xbox's Starfield thanks to Creation Engine 3.
Helldivers 2 is dropping a surprise Uncover the Truth update with a freaky Illuminate plot
Gaming Helldivers 2 is releasing a new Uncover the Truth update later this week with new Illuminate enemies, some big balance changes, and more.
Artificial Intelligence
Is Microsoft Copilot too risky for AI-fatigued workers on Fridays?
Copilot Analyst firm Gartner suggests banning Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons, warning that tired workers may miss AI mistakes and risk productivity.
Microsoft won't force this Copilot app onto PCs in a temporary setback
Copilot Microsoft has paused plans to auto‑install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 PCs, but it didn't explain why.
Copilot’s new leadership lineup shows Microsoft tightening its grip on its AI destiny
Microsoft Satya Nadella unifies Copilot leadership under a former Snap VP, signaling a shift toward in-house "Superintelligence" and independence from OpenAI's models.
Copilot replaced your right Ctrl key in Windows 11 — this app fixes it
Copilot Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs ship with a dedicated Copilot key. This free app restores the lost Ctrl key and fixes Microsoft’s controversial change.
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in its Office apps
Microsoft 365 Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."
Windows & Devices boss now reports directly to Microsoft CEO in leadership shakeup
Microsoft Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.
Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" and mourns Windows 8
Microsoft The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.
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Seattle traffic slows to a crawl — is Microsoft's RTO policy the cause?
Microsoft Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.
Peripherals & Accessories
The six best mice for productivity, gaming, and travel
Mice Looking for the best mouse you can buy? Whether you're a gamer, a productivity wizard, or a professional often on the road, we have a mouse for you right here.
