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June 22
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded challenges universe-accurate crossovers with new Nick Cage bundle alongside new content for all modes
- I tested Microsoft PC Manager’s RAM-freeing tool and learned why high memory usage isn’t always a problem
June 21
- "We’re always conscious of the past and keeping that legacy," — I went to the Diablo Infernal Symphony and talked to the team behind 30 years of music
- Microsoft buried its best Surface hardware in years through a quiet series of press releases
- Subscription gaming is inching toward a world where players own nothing at all
June 20
- I read this Age of Empires II essay on human attributes and it’s way deeper than you expect
- Microsoft’s AI strategy feels like a beta test — at the expense of Windows and Office
June 18
- 'Echo Generation 2' builds on the original in every way — a nostalgic turn-based RPG with a strategist twist on Xbox Play Anywhere
- I think I just found the best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — it's so light and comfortable, but it's pricey
June 17
- The Surface Pro 12 isn't the Surface Pro 12-inch: Microsoft's naming scheme has reached peak chaos
- I tried Bus Simulator 27 on PC, and it's a super relaxing game... Until it just isn't
- I went digging through Windows 11’s settings and found a 90s feature Microsoft never bothered to remove
- Microsoft: Please let your Xbox studios cook — they shouldn't be punished for previous experiments and mismanagement
- Why digital safety now depends on protecting identity, not just devices
June 16
- Windows Central Podcast: A massive week for Windows and Xbox
June 15
- I dug through the Windows 11 Insider builds for June 2026 and found 7 features worth paying attention to
- Capcom is removing paid DLC and making its content earnable — and it’s a move worth copying
- 8 reasons the XPS 13 is designed to fit student life, from lectures to late-night study sessions
June 14
- “Bring Android apps to Windows.” Ten years later, Microsoft’s app-gap problem still exists, but we have AI and Phone Link as alternatives
- Windows 11 users say Microsoft account requirements are creeping into everything and they are tired of it
- There are too many Windows laptops, and I can't blame Microsoft for confusing choices — but there are ways it could help us all
- Should Xbox CEOs have term limits, and did this week show why the question matters?
June 13
- On this day: Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels ahead of its time
- I tried Microsoft’s new AI-powered Terminal, and it is a surprisingly different experience
June 11
- I just started Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and I already see why everyone gets a flight stick for it — so here's what I'm getting and why
- "Not only viable but quite enjoyable": I used Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM to see if it's as bad as everyone says
- Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader secures another amazing DLC expansion — if you enjoy playing as a Heretic, rejoice, because this DLC has made it more rewarding
June 10
- A decade on, Xbox’s old plea not to cancel fan favorites feels more relevant than ever
- Chaotic co-op, cozy bug collecting, and a brutal bullet hell: these 5 ID@Xbox titles have dominated my gaming sessions this month (and they should take over yours, too!)
June 9
- I took a look at Windows 11’s new eye‑strain reduction feature called 'Screen tint' — here’s how it works
- Troubleshoot common Windows 11 Pro security alerts and what to do next
June 8
- "Exactly what you want in a mobile device": I gamed on the new Intel Arc G3 handhelds from Acer and MSI — here's what to expect
- 6 biggest Microsoft Build announcements: How they'll reshape Windows 11 and set up the next generation of AI devices
June 7
- Microsoft's biggest week of the year: Surface Laptop Ultra, NVIDIA RTX Spark, Build, and much more
- Windows just had an amazing week: Between silicon, devices, and OS improvements, I am excited to be a Windows user again
June 6
- Welcome to Hajin — Here's everything you need to know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's new take on DMZ
- I break down 4 new Windows 11 tools from Build 2026 that genuinely stood out and show where the OS is heading
- Optimize battery and performance on Windows 11 Pro for modern hardware
June 5
- As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, I'm remembering some of the most memorable announcements for its consoles and games
June 4
- Use Windows Sandbox and containers to test untrusted apps safely
- This officially licensed Airbus cockpit is a Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilot's dream
- ASUS ROG turns 20 at Computex, and I've never seen such a grand reception — Gold-plated peripherals, special-edition devices, and thousands chanting its name
June 3
- Here are the 6 biggest features and improvements coming to Windows 11 in the June 2026 update on Tuesday
- "Defining Modern Warfare by its sound signatures": The latest sneak peek into this year's Call of Duty shows off soundscapes powered by Microsoft Triton tech
- "We want this to be their first XPS": I found out more about Dell's XPS 13 strategy — and why it's the perfect starter PC
- Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what I think you should expect
- I spent more than 40 hours customizing my camper van and taking to the open road with friends in 'Outbound' — a cozy survival adventure on Xbox Game Pass (and I think you should, too!)
June 2
- I dug into the Windows 11 features insiders got in May 2026 and here’s what matters most
- I never knew being a lying, corrupt detective could be so fun — Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy found a way, and I can't get enough
June 1
- “Globetrotting is a key part of Modern Warfare”: Here’s what we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer maps and modes for launch
- NVIDIA's new "RTX Spark" platform is less of a threat to Qualcomm's chips and more of an ally to Microsoft's Windows on ARM PCs