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80% of game devs plan for Windows — with PS5 / Xbox plans slipping
By Jez Corden last updated
Gaming Steam and Windows stays winning, as console support no longer seems to be a priority for game devs.

Chrome could soon open the moment you open your Windows 11 PC
By Sean Endicott published
Browsing A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.

A modern, less-bloated, GitHub‑supplied Notepad is here
By Cale Hunt published
Software Not happy with the direction that Windows 11's Notepad app is taking? Don't want to use Notepad++? This free, open-source alternative is available on GitHub.

Helldivers 2 was a huge success on Xbox and PlayStation
By Adam Hales published
Gaming New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation’s longer, slower sales curve.

10 Windows 11 features coming in February (if they don't break your PC)
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.

Crimson Desert showcases its plot, open-world, new characters, and more
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Pearl Abyss is releasing a series of gameplay overview videos on its upcoming action-RPG, Crimson Desert, starting with a look at its main plot, the world you'll explore, and more.

Satya Nadella insists Copilot is widely used, despite investor concerns
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Satya Nadella says Microsoft’s Copilot AI is seeing strong adoption, even as investors question the growth of Azure and Microsoft 365.

New Xbox achievement visuals spotted in Cloud Gaming
By Adam Hales published
Xbox Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.

You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 People familiar with Microsoft's plans say the company is moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.

Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.
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