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Windows & Software
Windows 11 will finally stop nagging you to set Edge as your default browser — but only in some markets
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How to get started with the Files App on Windows 11 to replace File Explorer
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PC Hardware
Razer's new mousepad means you never have to charge your wireless gaming mouse
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HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) review: The power and quality to compete with the big dogs
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Gaming
I'm addicted to using Elden Ring Nightreign's best Executor build
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How to watch Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase 2025
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NVIDIA’s Arm-based APU could use just 65W and match RTX 4070 laptops
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Peripherals & Accessories
Steelseries unveils the new Arctis Nova 3 Wireless headset for Xbox and PC
Gaming SteelSeries has shown off a new, state-of-the-art gaming headset for home consoles and PCs called the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless.
Is HP's Series 7 Pro 34 WQHD Conferencing Monitor the ultimate productivity display?
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One of HyperX's best PC gaming headsets just received a big discount
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The 2TB SSD I scored highest is down to $129 today only
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Microsoft
Microsoft launches Sora powered Bing Video Creator tool
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UK civil servants saved 24 minutes per day using Microsoft Copilot
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Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy after Putin’s call to “throttle” Western tech
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Xbox co-founder J Allard is now VP of Amazon’s secretive 'ZeroOne' team
Computing Xbox co-founder J Allard now leads Amazon’s ZeroOne team, which is focused on developing breakthrough hardware and software products.
Artificial Intelligence
Telegram partners with xAI to integrate Grok, earning $300M
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Anthropic CEO says AI will kill 50% of white-collar jobs for Gen Z
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Is AI safe? ChatGPT dodges its shutdown mechanism despite explicit commands
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