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Windows 11
Speed me up
Windows 11 performance beats Windows 10 by a mile
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Hidden feature
Wake on Touch could be a new hardware feature for Windows 11 PCs
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Xbox and PC gaming
It's ok to skip E3
E3 2021: Why some publishers should have skipped a showcase
Exotics for the win
Destiny 2: Where is Xur today? Xur location and Exotics for June 18-22
Get that bread
Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris map and rewards for June 18-22
No surprises here
Minecraft: Java Edition has a patch update on the horizon with 1.17.1
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Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X is a stunning piece of tech that is the culmination of everything Microsoft learned throughout its time with console gaming and tech. While the launch games lineup was sparse, a spectacular showing at E3 2021 has changed the fortunes for XSX's library of exclusive content. The monolithic Xbox Series X is a console built for a bright future.
BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R
BenQ's Mobiuz EX3415R is a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor with some impressive specs and features. We test it out to see if it's worth the steep price tag.
Chivalry 2
The long-awaited sequel to Torn Banner Studios' legendary 2012 hit Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is finally here, but does it live up to fans' lofty expectations? For the most part, yes, although there are some cracks in the game's plate armor.
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four more centers!
Microsoft to open four new data centers in China, says report
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Microsoft will reportedly open four new data centers in China by early 2022. The company already has six data centers, which are operated by local partner 21Vianet.
leave the old behind
Microsoft to stop publication of drivers for Windows 7
Microsoft discontinued the publication of drivers to Windows Update for Windows 7 this week. The move was made to minimize the potential impact of incompatible drivers.
In the cloud
All the ways to check storage usage in OneDrive
In this guide, we'll show you two methods to check the storage usage in OneDrive from Windows 10 and web account.
Click on these deals
Best Razer Gaming Mice Deals: Viper, DeathAdder, Basilisk, and more
It's a well-known fact that Razer makes some of the best gaming mice, but that doesn't mean you can't make a saving on one. Here are the absolute best Razer gaming mice deals around right now.
Clock's ticking
NVIDIA's Arm acquisition threatened by European vacation schedules
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A $40 billion acquisition may be stalled by the most deadly of threats: European summer vacation schedules.
Vive la Viva
Microsoft Viva gets improvements and Teams integration
Big fan of Microsoft Viva? Well, you're in luck: It's now integrated into Teams so that Microsoft's wellbeing and work tools can seamlessly cooperate with one another.
A fresh coat of paint
Xbox Design Lab returns today with custom Xbox Series X|S controllers
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Microsoft has revived its Xbox Design Lab program, with custom Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S controllers now available.
A new look
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with new trailer
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Ninja Theory has showed up at the extended Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase to offer an exclusive look behind-the-scenes at the making of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with a new trailer.
Always forward
A new batch of bugs are being squashed with the latest Minecraft beta
Mojang Studios is rolling out a new Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta, which includes a new set of bug fixes for 1.17 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One. No, there are no new features in this beta, but candles were recently added in another beta.
Working together
Microsoft Whiteboard to gain new experience and Fluid component support
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Microsoft announced a new experience for Whiteboard that will make it easier to work together. The new experience starts shipping this summer and will arrive for the Surface Hub in fall.
Switch-specific
A new Minecraft hotfix is now available, but only for the Switch
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has released the 1.17.1 hotfix update for the 'Caves and Cliffs Update,' but it's only available for the Nintendo Switch, and includes one important fix.