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3K OLED display, all-day battery, and more storage: This Surface Pro alternative is $300 off
By Sean Endicott published
Deal Looking for a Surface Pro 11 alternative? The ASUS ProArt PZ13 is $300 off right now, making the 2-in-1 a serious contender. It features a 3K OLED display that's excellent for creators.

GOG expands its Preservation Program with F.E.A.R. and more
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming GOG.com restores missing content to Silent Hill 4: The Room and commits to keeping F.E.A.R. compatible on modern PCs.

Celebrate 'A Minecraft Movie' with new McDonald's Happy Meals (and special sauce)
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft 'A Minecraft Movie' is mere weeks away from release, and you can celebrate with new McDonald's Happy Meals, in-game DLC, Twitch Drop rewards, and more.

Minecraft Live (Mar. 2025): How to watch, dates and start times, and what to expect
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft Live Minecraft Live officially returns in Mar. 2025. Here's when the show airs, how you can watch it, and even some of what you can expect from the announcements.

Now you can view shared Office documents on iPhone & iPad — even without a Microsoft account
By Sean Endicott published
Apps You no longer need a Microsoft account to open shared Office files on iPhone or iPad. A new update makes accessing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint easier.

DXR 1.2 has the potential to revolutionize modern gaming
By Cale Hunt published
PC With promises of massive performance gains and "next-generation realism," DXR 1.2 could be one of the biggest leaps forward yet for path tracing in games.

Satya Nadella almost missed the chance to be Microsoft's CEO
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft In a recent interview, Bill Gates revealed that Satya Nadella was nearly overlooked as CEO but has become one of its most successful leaders.

Microsoft finally removes Windows 11 upgrade block for PCs with this 2018 racing game
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft has lifted a Windows 11 upgrade block that prevented some PCs with Asphalt 8 from updating to version 24H2.
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