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April 10
- "The pro-aim function is like cheat mode for shooters": Who needs Xbox's Elite controller when this cheaper joypad plays better?
- "This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV
- Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid
- "A lot of games from 27 years ago don't hold up" — How one of Microsoft's biggest titles ever is beating viewer records in a 2026 esports renaissance
- "Repeated choices to serve their business over their customers": Mozilla accuses Microsoft of using 'dark patterns' to force its Copilot AI on Windows 11 users
- "Not every 'WTF micro$oft' moment is a slam dunk": Microsoft terminated developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — What really happened?
- "I’ve died more times than I can count": This side-scrolling roguelike is an ID@Xbox triumph. Say hi to 'Absolum,' your new addiction.
April 9
- The original Xbox was going to be a lot like Project Helix, says ex-Microsoft gaming exec — here's why the first plans for a console-PC hybrid didn't work out
- "We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far.
- Former Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming — he believes "There won't be a line where it's 'AI' and 'not AI' anymore"
- Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic.
- "This is exactly the kind of thing driving me away from Windows": even Edge users don't want this new feature
- Xbox handheld owners finally get the one feature they’ve begged for, and it instantly fixes one of the platform’s most annoying problems
- "The CRT revival is real": I'm amazed by the community efforts to keep CRT gaming alive — and how OLED could be its renaissance for modern gamers
- "Gaming just got smoother on Snapdragon": You can finally customize your gaming gear on Windows on Arm
- Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists
- Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename: A possible companion to "Triton" and more Game Pass subscription tiers?
- NASA's Artemis II photos will give your Xbox dashboard a serious glow-up, and I didn't even know you could do this
- "I can't recommend this mouse enough": Logitech's unconventional design will save your wrists and improve your workflow
- Microsoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened
- "Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft
- "Reclaiming my screen's real estate": Google Chrome is finally launching vertical browser tabs to catch up with Microsoft Edge
April 8
- Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech
- Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too
- “Still one of my favorites”: This dependable 2‑in‑1 is discounted again while modern laptops remain scarce
- Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”
- “Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script
- ChatGPT’s refusal to admit mistakes is getting out of hand, and this exchange proves it
- "I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas
- If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.
- Dell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14?
- "Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?
- Razer's latest Viper V4 Pro 8K gaming mouse offers the "#1 trusted shape, now even lighter": Does the choice of champions have a new successor?
- Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history
- "I hope NVIDIA's legal team lets this slide": I dive into OpenNOW, an open-source GeForce Now alternative that's trending in cloud gaming — for good reason
- "An error was made": We asked ASUS why Zenbook prices are suddenly soaring, and we have bad news
- Four new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview that will change how you play the game
- I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and Japan is a spectacle the likes of which we've never seen
- “I’m already sold”: Xbox’s new Forza Horizon 6 limited‑edition accessories are (almost) here — and they might be even cooler than I expected
- This incredible new Zenbook is a warning that Microsoft needs to stop obsessing over Copilot+ PCs for Surface: "I would probably leave with more questions than answers."
- "I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief
- Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."
April 7
- Xbox Game Pass is losing one of its best games at the worst possible time — get it now while it's cheap before it leaves Microsoft's service
- “I finally found something that just works”: I explain the open‑source screenshot tool that beat Snipping Tool and ShareX for me — and why it might become your new default
- Xbox Game Pass' April lineup brings this surging Call of Duty game, and one of last year's biggest additions is coming to more tiers — plus, Hades 2, DayZ, and more
- "This was not opportunistic. It was precision." — How North Korean hackers used Microsoft Teams and Slack to compromise Windows PCs with an elaborate ploy
- I compared Lenovo Qira to HP IQ in a battle of on-device AI intelligence — Are these finally the assistants we've been hoping for?
- Is this the perfect Windows app to emulate? Microsoft needs to take notes.
- "The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas
- I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be
- Who wants to play racing games with a controller? This wheel is the "perfect entry point" and turns your Xbox into a home arcade machine for under $250
- "Make file recovery more predictable": A major change to OneDrive is about to roll out, and I happily welcome anything that improves sync performance
- “Copilot is in a survival scramble”: I break down Microsoft’s chaotic AI strategy shift — and why I’m still trying to figure out where this all leads next
- Microsoft dismisses a trending Bing-era disclaimer that "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only": There's no reason for you to worry about this outdated language
- "You wanna live forever?!": A boomer shooter inspired by the satirical world of 'Starship Troopers' will have you blasting bugs on Xbox
April 6
- Whoa, delisted Xbox 360 games just showed up on the Xbox Store — did Microsoft leak new Xbox Backwards Compatibility games?
- STALKER 2 is getting a free new content update this month — I break it down and reveal why it sets the stage for what comes after
- "If it's this easy, why don't more Windows apps use a PC's NPU?" — Microsoft MVP demonstrates how he added meaningful AI to an app in just 10 minutes
- Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it
- "Gameplay so good I nearly missed Age of Empires 4's new DLC announcement" — Red Bull's $250,000 Wololo Londinium tournament wraps up today, and you don't want to miss the finale
- "What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.
April 5
- “These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11”: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I’m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference
- I found 7 Windows apps that use your PC's NPU to improve efficiency and performance with AI — You might be surprised at what's on the list
- “I couldn’t enjoy it fully until now”: Crimson Desert’s once‑exclusive PS5 mode finally arrives on Xbox — and I’m ready to dive back in
April 4
- “We’re finally ready to show more”: The more I explore this State of Decay 3 info, the more I’m left wondering how far Undead Labs is willing to go.
- Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.
- A new Halo leak claims the campaign is content‑complete — but the customization details raise bigger questions
- “Threatened retaliation on first contact”: As I dig into a former Halo art director’s claims, I’m left questioning what else Microsoft didn’t want anyone to see.
April 3
- This fan-made Xbox website brings back the golden era of Xbox 360 voice chat messages — its distortion makes your mic sound just as bad as it did 20 years ago
- Ex-Bethesda dev on Fallout and Skyrim says Todd Howard has too many yes men around him — "A lot of people were afraid to say no to Todd, and I think that hurt him"
- You can finally play this long-awaited Xbox game soon — its studio is hosting alpha playtests next month, and you can sign up for them now
- Upcoming indie game Boxroom emulates physical game collections with your Steam library: "Economic depression simulator"
- CD Projekt CEO weighs in on the impact of Xbox Game Pass and Asha Sharma's new role: "She’s a super smart person."
- A rare price drop hits the budget Xbox Ally, and it changes the value equation in a big way: A true Windows-based answer to the Steam Deck
April 2
- Microsoft Outlook frustrates Artemis II astronauts live from space — Microsoft's reputation for shoddy software now stretches to the moon
- Xbox and Blizzard are hiring for "an upcoming AAA open-world shooter" that uses the Unreal Engine — is this the new StarCraft FPS we've been waiting for?
- I’m hooked on this solo-dev-made dice roller on PC Game Pass: easy to learn and hard to master
- 'World of Warcraft: Midnight' Season 1 story end suggests to me that Blizzard really needs to rethink its story design processes — This could be much better, and far more satisfying with only a few tweaks.
- Call of Duty studio head at Xbox dev is retiring after over 36 years — he shipped 42 games, 18 CoD titles, and this criminally underrated shooter I love
- Microsoft's buggy apps reach deep space — "I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one of those is working," says Artemis II commander
- “This pricing changes the conversation”: HP’s first Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop arrives for hundreds less — and I’m wondering if Intel should be worried
- One of HP's most powerful gaming laptops with a scarce RTX 5070, 165Hz display, and 16GB RAM — is suddenly way cheaper than it should be with $900 off
- Microsoft now has an AI that can turn hours of audio into text instantly — and businesses will love it
- Xbox FanFest goes global: Microsoft confirms FanFest events in Germany, UK, Mexico, Japan, and more
- “I didn’t expect these swings”: Steam’s March survey reveals PC hardware trends that caught me off guard
- You don’t need a $1,500 laptop — Dell’s 14 Plus proves the smarter buy is the simple one
- Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC
- US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting
April 1
- Our friends at TechRadar say that this is "the only gaming PC you need", and with its advanced specs and 23% discount, it's easy to see why
- Our favorite mid-range gaming laptop with RTX 5060 graphics, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and 32GB of RAM is now 22% off for Dell's Spring Sale
- 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM is 33% off today only — This superb memory deal for PC gamers might sell out before midnight
- Minecraft players just got a preview packed with sulfur caves, bouncy springs, and chaotic features that feel straight out of an April Fools update. Plus, some actual April Fools update.
- I’m skeptical of AI writing tools — but Speechify for Windows won me over. Here's why this new voice‑writing app is fast, simple, and weirdly addictive.
- Windows 11 Task Manager is finally getting deeper insights into NPU usage in AI PCs — No more trying to guess which apps are using the specialized hardware
- NVIDIA’s new Dynamic MFG feature could make games smoother… or just weirder. Either way, the real GPU battleground is shifting to software.
- Nintendo's crusade against Palworld just got a reality check from the US Government as "summon and fight" patent rejected
- The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi but there are "there are some brighter spots in the picture"
- Xbox just made PC game development way easier — and it could speed up how fast games ship
- Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key (yes, really) and adds more long‑awaited tweaks — Here is everything else new in March 2026
- Fallout’s second season just rewrote Prime Video’s expectations — here’s what Amazon revealed
- Microsoft’s growing AI influence is under scrutiny in the UK — here’s what’s happening
- Microsoft 365 will soon have helpers that take actions for you — here’s what that means