Just a few places
Windows and software
Foreign viruses
Microsoft and Ukraine address malware attacking government websites
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Cleanup on aisle 7
Microsoft fixes Windows Update Outlook Search bug
apples to apples?
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase criticized by World Bank chief
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Tux revolution
Can Linux win the desktop PC? Experts weigh in.
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PC hardware
New clamshell or classic convertible?
Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. XPS 13 2-in-1: Which is better?
GAME FOR LESS
Acer Nitro 5 is the best budget-friendly gaming laptop
Which laptop flies higher?
We compare the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 to its G2 predecessor
Xbox and PC gaming
Changing strategy
Report: Call of Duty might not be annual once Xbox deal closes
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Everything counts
Blizzard's Mike Ybarra details company's efforts to 'rebuild your trust'
A duty to PlayStation
Xbox lead Phil Spencer: 'We want to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation'
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Latest stories
what's your point?
World Bank President's Microsoft comments are unfair and illogical
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The president of the World Bank recently criticized Microsoft for purchasing Activision Blizzard. His strange comments compare the acquisition to countries donating to developing nations, and it's just plain odd.
Buyer's guide
Any of these pre-built PCs are perfect for playing Minecraft
Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft both have rather low PC system requirements, but that doesn't mean a more powerful PC can't make the experience far better. Here are the best pre-built PCs for Minecraft.
Plenty of potential
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer wants to revitalize past Activision games
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In a new interview, CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer talked about wanting to revive older Activision Blizzard franchises and IP. Spencer also touched on the legal issues surrounding Activision Blizzard.
saving power
Intel is on a Bitcoin 'Bonanza' with its latest reported chip deal
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Intel will reportedly announce its energy-efficient Bonanza Mine chips next month, and a Bitcoin mining company called GRIID will be the first to use the chips.
Be Productive
The best cheap Windows laptop deals in January 2022
You don't have to empty out your wallet to get a great machine capable of running Windows and helping you get stuff done every day. You don't even have to pay that much for great features like touchscreens, Bluetooth, and discrete graphics.
Changes ahead
Sony expects multiplatform Activision games following Microsoft deal
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PlayStation owner Sony has stated it expects more multiplatform Activision games following a Microsoft acquisition, citing existing "contractual agreements."
At last
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga finally has a new release date
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed multiple times over the last couple of years and at long last, the game has a new release date.
red red wine
Wine 7.0 adds support for the best GPUs from AMD
The most recent update to Wine greatly improves the experience of running Windows apps and games on Linux systems. Wine 7.0 includes over 9,000 changes and adds support for AMD’s latest high-end graphics cards.
Time to update
OneDrive to drop support for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 soon
Microsoft will soon drop support for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 for its OneDrive application. Users will need to update their devices to continue using the app.
Save on the classics
Save up to 85% on digital Xbox backward compatible games
Microsoft has launched a limited-time sale on backward compatible Xbox 360 and original Xbox games. Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto, Fable, Max Payne, and Tomb Raider all join the discounted Xbox titles.
Uh oh spaghettios
Forza Horizon 5 crashing with latest NVIDIA drivers, here's a temporary fix
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Forza Horizon 5 players on PC might be running into a nasty crashing bug, but don't worry (too much). There's a temporary workaround while a fix is deployed.
WASD
Razer's Blade 15 might be best, but it isn't the only great gaming laptop
The Razer Blade 15 is an impressive piece of engineering, and it had the performance hardware available to handle any modern game at a smooth frame rate. If it's not quite what you're looking for, there are plenty of alternatives collected here.