A cleaner, faster File Explorer context menu is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders
Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a cleaner File Explorer context menu that focuses on commonly used actions and reduces clutter.
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Features
I tested MW4’s new DMZ mode, and the experience was way stranger (and better) than expected
Call of Duty We went hands on with the DMZ in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ahead of its early access launch. Here's our first impressions of the revitalized PvEvP mode.
We rounded up the best Xbox 25th Anniversary merch
XBOX Xbox turns 25! From IKEA cushions to translucent green controllers, here’s the best anniversary merch to buy now.
Razer × Xbox 25th Anniversary hands‑on: This is how you do it
XBOX 25 I've been hands-on with Razer's Xbox 25 Anniversary Collection, and THIS is how you do limited-edition gaming hardware.
Podcast: Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark reviewed!
Podcast On this week's episode: RTX Spark is here, and we've been reviewing the laptops that come with it. Here's what we really think.
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.
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
I spent weeks hunting this Windows wallpaper. It was worth it.
Windows 11 A Windows wallpaper that never shipped on RTX Spark laptops was eventually discovered hidden within Microsoft's Retail Demo Experience files.
Zooming in Windows 11's Camera app is about to get another upgrade
Apps Microsoft is rolling out expanded software zoom support, improved clipboard support, and other Camera app upgrades to Windows Insiders.
This new PowerToys feature can hold your mouse button down for you
Apps Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces two new utilities and brings a long list of upgrades for existing tools.
PC Hardware
"Hackintosh Lives" — Snapintosh puts macOS on Snapdragon X2 Elite
Laptops Snapintosh proves modern macOS can boot and run on Snapdragon hardware, opening the door to a new generation of Hackintosh systems.
Razer × Xbox 25th Anniversary hands‑on: This is how you do it
XBOX 25 I've been hands-on with Razer's Xbox 25 Anniversary Collection, and THIS is how you do limited-edition gaming hardware.
Breaking down the Surface Laptop Ultra support schedule for drivers and firmware
Laptops Microsoft has updated its Surface lifecycle documentation, confirming six years of driver and firmware support for the new PC.
Reviewers say RTX Spark laptops deliver the AI power creators want
Laptops The first wave of RTX Spark laptops earns praise from reviewers, drawing comparisons to Apple’s high-end MacBook Pro.
Deals
Forget overpriced Windows laptops, HP's 14-inch OLED pick is $599.99 just for today
Deals HP's Omnibook 3 is a capable laptop with a Snapdragon X chip and a 2K OLED display, discounted just for today at Best Buy.
Dell's XPS 13 redefined entry level laptops, and this deal for 16GB RAM is even better
Deals Dell's 'answer' to the MacBook Neo continues to fight for its position, as its 16GB RAM config goes on sale
ASUS' Zenbook A14 is still so easy to recommend, especially at this price
Deals The ASUS Zenbook A14 with Snapdragon X2 Elite is one of the best laptops we've tested all year, and now it's 26% off!
Need a reliable laptop but can't wait for Black Friday? This 2K OLED pick is ideal
Deals The HP Omnibook X 2-in-1 laptop is a worker's and student's best friend with its vibrant 2K display and a transforming design that's now 25% off.
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
Former BioWare dev leaks trailer of Mass Effect Universe in wake of BioWare's closure
Gaming A former BioWare developer has released a trailer for the now-cancelled next entry in the Mass Effect series, following BioWare's closure by EA.
Capcom confirms huge data breach affecting millions of Capcom ID users
Gaming Millions of email addresses, IP addresses, account activities, and more have been leaked thanks to hackers who have breached Capcom's data servers — check your password to see if it's been changed
Make sure you have the RIGHT backpack to protect your loot in MW4 DMZ
Guide The most essential piece of gear to loot recipes and manuals, especially in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ, is a good backpack. Here's what you should be using and how you get better ones.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Copilot reviewers speak out on grading AI-generated explicit content
AI Contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot prompts report being flooded with sexually explicit images and potentially illegal user requests.
The Copilot+ PC brand is dead: How to remap your Copilot key
Laptops Microsoft is stepping back from the Copilot+ PC name, leaving many with an unused key that you can easily remap.
Microsoft Teams is losing its Copilot chat list shortcut next month
Apps Microsoft Teams will remove the Copilot shortcut from its chat list next month to steer users toward the full-featured app bar.
Microsoft
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?
I asked for this Teams feature years ago, and Microsoft finally delivered
Apps Teams will soon support direct video sharing from OneDrive, solving a major problem for remote presentations and events.
Microsoft cuts 4TB from Microsoft 365 Family, sparking backlash and cancelled subscriptions
Apps Microsoft 365 Family now includes 4TB less OneDrive storage, leaving subscribers with less value despite paying the same price.
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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.
