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- June 30
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- Bloober Team possibly tackling Silent Hill is bittersweet for a desperate fandom
- Damn straight I'm excited for Windows 11, and no one can convince me I shouldn't be
- Fenice 5.1 enters preview, is ready for Windows 11
- Microsoft fixes PDF issue plaguing Internet Explorer 11 users as well as others
- A Raspberry Pi 4 can run Windows 11, even if your own PC can't
- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.17.1 Pre-Release 3 delivers some last-minute bug fixes
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.17.20.21 continues to fix 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One
- The Diablo 4 June quarterly update dives into character design and art direction
- Microsoft is bolstering its legal team to prepare for regulators
- Minecraft Earth is officially over, shuts down forever today
- The 0.10.0 Shroom and Doom Update for Grounded is officially available with pets, a new boss, and more
- Here is Windows 11 running on a Lumia 950 XL just because that's what the internet is for
- Cooler Master's MM720 gaming mouse receives limited edition colorways
- Microsoft Edge extensions show up in the new Microsoft Store for Windows 11
- Windows 11 macOS compatibility efforts are underway, says Parallels
- Microsoft and Google are ready to wage legal war on each other
- Can I run a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on AMD computers?
- EVGA teases its first motherboard with an AMD chipset
- June 29
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- The Minecraft Marketplace Summer Celebration offers big discounts, free offers, and more
- World of Warcraft improves accessibility in latest update with chat transcription, contrast options, and more
- XP Pen Artist 24 Pro review: An affordable and professional pen display
- Forza Horizon 4 releases Series 37 Update, shares post-Forza Horizon 5 support plans
- Are gaming keyboards good for work?
- Remedy announces Control multiplayer spin-off
- DOOM Eternal is now Xbox Series X|S Optimized, supports ray tracing on Xbox and PC
- Ex-Bioware head Casey Hudson announces Humanoid Studios
- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.17.1 Pre-Release 2 remembers lost pets and fixes bugs
- Half of polled Windows Central readers will run Windows 11 on their main PC
- Zoom, OBS Studio, and Canva all arrive as full apps in the new Windows 11 Microsoft Store
- PowerA's newly available Spectra Infinity controller for Xbox Series X|S includes RGB, programmable buttons, and more
- PowerToys now lets you keep your Windows PC awake on-demand
- Xbox Games with Gold for July include Conker: Live and Reloaded and Planet Alpha
- Xbox is combating exclusion with its accessibility drive, and others should follow
- TikTok arrives on Windows 10 and Windows 11 as a Progressive Web App in the Store
- Refreshed Microsoft Office designed to 'shine' on Windows 11
- Death's Door PC preview: This gothic Xbox console exclusive absolutely deserves your attention
- ID@Xbox director Agostino Simonetta departs Microsoft for Thunderful Games
- Dell's new UltraSharp 4K webcam with AI could finally overthrow Logitech's BRIO 4K
- Details from 700 million LinkedIn accounts allegedly for sale following data breach
- Microsoft just announced a major boost for Windows 11 on ARM apps
- Brütal Legend: Why Double Fine's heavy metal adventure deserves a big Xbox sequel
- HP unveils Pavilion Aero 13 laptop built with AMD that's under 1 kg
- What is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?
- Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X good for gaming?
- Unable to install Windows 11 Insider preview builds? You're not alone.
- June 28
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- Surface Duo's June 2021 Android OS update is now rolling out
- Xbox fans around the world have banded together to request better localization
- CD Projekt Red CEO is 'quite satisfied' with current Cyberpunk 2077 performance
- WinZip 25 Pro shows up as a classic Win32 app in the new Windows 11 Store
- Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) is officially powered by Xbox Series X now, expands iPhone and PC access to everyone
- Halo Infinite needs strong anti-cheat, or it's in big trouble
- Poll: Will you install Windows 11 Insider preview builds on your PC?
- Microsoft open to lowering minimum CPU requirements for Windows 11
- 'Dynamic Refresh Rate' in Windows 11 could rival Apple's ProMotion displays in future Surface PCs
- Microsoft releases first Windows 11 Insider preview build 22000, here's what's new
- Daniel Rubino jumps on TWiT to chat Windows 11, TPM 2.0, and more
- Windows 11: It doesn't matter, and you shouldn't fall for the marketing
- Microsoft Teams personal and work/school can now run side-by-side
- New Dell XPS 15, XPS 17 available now, including 3.5K OLED display
- Check out Windows 11 on the Surface Pro X
- Did Microsoft just tease the Windows 11 release date?
- Surface Pro 7 & 7 Plus receive firmware updates with critical security fixes
- June 26
- June 25
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- Your company needs an encryption service, look no further than Tresorit
- Effective work needs an effective work machine, and the Dell Latitude series delivers
- Yes, you'll be able to sideload Android APKs onto Windows 11
- Starting in 2023, Windows 11 will require new laptops to have a front webcam
- Halo: The Rubicon Protocol novel announced, releases in March 2022
- With Windows 11, some PCs may be left behind because of TPM, and it's causing a lot of confusion
- Windows 11 requires Precision touchpads: Here's how that affects your laptop
- Microsoft fixes PC Health Check app for Windows 11, now tells you WHY
- Microsoft explains Windows 11 requirement of TPM 2.0
- PC game devs still have to pay Microsoft 12% of revenue, but that's the best in the business
- Anime JRPG Scarlet Nexus is now available on Xbox and PC
- One thing Microsoft didn't discuss: Windows 11 privacy
- Windows Central Podcast 231: All about Windows 11
- Disney Plus among apps on the way to Windows 11 and Microsoft Store
- These Dell, HP, and Acer PCs will all run Windows 11
- Elon Musk weighs in on Windows 11: 'Bring back the Zune!'
- PSA: Scalpers are hoarding TPM2.0 modules (of course they are), don't pay $100 for one
- Western Digital My Book Live owners are finding their NAS wiped clean overnight
- Windows 11 Home needs an internet connection and Microsoft account to set up
- Microsoft wants to bring Steam to the new Windows 11 app store
- Windows 11 dev tools make creating apps easier than ever
- June 24
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- As Windows 11 shakes things up for Microsoft, here's what industry experts are saying
- Halo Infinite Season 1: Heroes of Reach announced alongside 3-month multiplayer seasons
- How to download Synology's DSM 7.0 NAS OS update
- Official Windows 11 requirements have arrived: Here are the compatible Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel CPUs
- More apps, more stores, more money: Windows 11 is a win for developers
- 3 reasons why Windows 11 is exciting for PC gamers
- AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution tech is now available for Xbox and PC game developers
- Satya Nadella wants Windows 11 to be the center of an open tech ecosystem
- AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution benchmarked: How big of a difference does it actually make?
- The 5 biggest announcements from Microsoft's Windows 11 event
- Microsoft reveals brief look at Windows 11's new modern File Explorer UI
- Avast Secure Browser: Get smart about your internet browsing
- Here's when you can start testing Windows 11
- What was your favorite reveal at Microsoft's Windows 11 event?
- Microsoft is returning to one major feature update a year on Windows 11
- Team Fortress 2 may be 14 years old, but I'm still coming back for more
- Synology DSM 7.0: New features, how to install, and which NAS are supported
- Windows 11 launch: When to expect the next version of Windows?
- Microsoft announces Windows 11 will be able to run Android apps
- Windows 11 is built for touch, including gestures and improved snapping
- Microsoft unveils new app store for Windows 11 with support for more desktop applications
- Microsoft details how Windows 11 is built for gamers
- Microsoft announces widgets for Windows 11, promising 'personalized feed powered by AI'
- Windows 11 upgrades will be free, confirmed by system requirement checker
- Windows 11 ships with new 'Chat' app powered by Microsoft Teams
- These are Windows 11's official minimum system requirements
- Windows 11's new productivity features are supercharged to help you work
- Microsoft stream to announce Windows 11 crashes before company unveils OS
- Microsoft makes Windows 11 official, and it's coming this fall
- How to watch Microsoft announce Windows 11 today at 11 AM ET
- Microsoft Edge Dev adds keyboard shortcut for toggling between horizontal and vertical tabs
- Rare working on fixes for the Sunken Pearl in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life
- Before Microsoft announces Windows 11, let's rank the previous versions of Windows
- What is Microsoft teasing with its cryptic Windows 11 tweets?
- Xbox's Phil Spencer on Killer Instinct: 'We want to continue to do something with KI'
- June 23
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- Continue on PC is going away, but Microsoft Edge may fill the void
- NVIDIA joins retailers in raffling off its own shortage-stricken GPUs
- Microsoft Store gets an official WordPress app that's rated M for Mature
- Microsoft says don't trust phony call centers and malicious Excel files
- Halo: MCC Season 7 is here, and it's live on Xbox and PC
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.17.20.20 fixes lots of bugs for the 'Caves and Cliffs Update'
- Surface Laptop Go and older Surface Laptops get new firmware updates
- Windows 11 may be enough to convert Windows 7 holdouts, says survey
- Limbo, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and more join Xbox Game Pass in June
- Outlook extension lets you check your email without leaving Microsoft Edge
- Halo Infinite graphics comparison: 2020 vs. 2021
- Windows 11 event predictions: What we're expecting to see
- Space Jam: A New Legacy — The Game is an arcade-like game launching exclusively as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
- Brave Search is here to battle Google while preserving privacy
- Microsoft flirts with $2 trillion valuation, but falls just short at close
- Lenovo's Go Wireless Charging Kit lets any Ultrabook PC charge like an iPhone
- Lenovo's new Go Wireless Vertical Mouse and Split Wireless Keyboard use cork and are totally wild
- Lenovo's ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 and L13 Yoga Gen 2 pack Ryzen action and August release dates
- New Lenovo Go accessories aim to help you work anywhere
- Lenovo built its new webcams to fit perfectly with its latest monitors
- Lenovo's powerhouse ThinkPad X1 Extreme (Gen 4) is coming in August with new 16:10 display and much more
- Lenovo's ThinkVision M15 mobile monitor makes the dual-monitor dream portable
- June 22
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- Microsoft OneDrive gets a host of useful photo editing features
- Check out this $5,000 RTX 3090 if you thought GPU prices were already too high
- Here's a $2,899 SSD in case you're tired of Prime Day SSD savings
- Microsoft may be testing Xbox Series X server blades with Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Sonic the Hedgehog collide in this new Minecraft DLC
- The latest Zombie Army 4: Dead War DLC includes four Left 4 Dead characters for free
- Recording Microsoft Teams meetings is about to get a lot easier
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition releases 1.17.2 hotfix update on all platforms to fix diamond ore generation
- New 'Designed for Xbox' gaming monitors will support all the best features of Xbox Series X|S
- AMD launches FidelityFX Super Resolution, its answer to NVIDIA DLSS
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX officially releases for Xbox and PC today
- A Pirate's Life: Sea of Thieves' massive Pirates of the Caribbean collaboration is live
- Microsoft fixes blurry news and interests widget on Windows 10
- Microsoft Teams improves search experience on iOS and lets Android devices join webinars
- Microsoft is building cloud-native Xbox games, but what does that mean?
- June 21
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- Microsoft Teams will soon fix this annoying issue on video calls
- State of Decay 2 'Plague Territory' update is now available with new outposts, Achievements, and more
- Microsoft Teams can now translate messages into Klingon and dozens of other languages
- Lian Li's Odyssey X is a transforming PC case built for water cooling
- Windows Central Podcast 230: Windows 11 leaks, and E3 happened
- Surface Pro X firmware update squashes bugs and improves reliability
- Microsoft Edge now supports sending tabs to other devices
- Windows 11 benchmarks show potential promise for big.Little CPUs
- June 20
- June 19
- June 18
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- Microsoft left Linux users in the cold for almost an entire day
- 64-bit Visual Studio 2022 Preview 1 is available right now
- Why some publishers didn't need to attend E3 2021
- Microsoft to reportedly open four more data centers in China
- Microsoft issues DMCA complaint against site hosting Windows 11 ISO, confirms authenticity
- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.17.1 Pre-Release 1 includes some feature changes and bug fixes
- Windows Update won't have drivers for Windows 7 anymore
- Fresh firmware updates just arrived for Surface Book 3 and Surface Laptop 3
- Why I don't buy anything on Amazon Prime Day: A primer for saving money
- Microsoft will likely discuss Windows 11 app development at second event on June 24
- Latest Windows 10 Insider build fixes blurry text on news and interests widget
- June 17
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- NVIDIA's Arm acquisition may be derailed by European summer vacation
- Microsoft Viva gets Teams integration and new perks
- Windows 11 could bring 'Wake on Touch' feature to new PCs and Surfaces
- Xbox Design Lab returns today with custom Xbox Series X|S controllers
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II gets a behind-the-scenes trailer during the extended Xbox and Bethesda showcase
- Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft's biggest consumer opportunity since Windows itself
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.17.10.23 fixes more bugs for 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One
- Microsoft's new Whiteboard experience aims to improve collaboration
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition releases the Nintendo Switch-only 1.17.1 hotfix
- Minecraft Dungeons releases the 1.9.3.0 hotfix for the 'Hidden Depths' DLC
- Destiny 2's storytelling has improved dramatically, and I'm here for it
- Cyberpunk 2077 releases 1.23 patch update with a fresh batch of bug fixes
- It's about to get easier to work across Microsoft Teams and Office, thanks to Fluid components
- Grounded opens up the first Public Test for its upcoming 'The Shroom and Doom Update'
- Microsoft investors call out company for alleged surveillance hypocrisy
- Tales of Arise hands-on preview: A spectacular anime-styled JRPG coming to Xbox and PC
- Madden NFL 22 wants to usher in a new era of virtual football
- Xbox rolls out 'game stories' feature to Android and iOS apps
- Windows Central's favorite E3 2021, Summer Game Fest announcements
- Microsoft's Cortana denies existence of Windows 11
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella named as company's board chairman
- Windows 11: This is Microsoft's improved app snapping experience
- June 16
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- Own the World Wide Web's source code via this NFT auction
- Halo Infinite: 343 Industries shows off new armor sets, multiplayer maps
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint boosts security offerings on iOS and Android
- Windows 11 is more than just a new Start menu
- Microsoft Teams needs to copy Slack's new option for scheduling messages
- Even scalpers and bots couldn't get their hands on the RTX 3070 Ti from Best Buy on launch day
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human for Xbox, PC: Story, gameplay, release, everything you need to know
- Serif gave away 1.5 million free trials of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher
- You'll soon be able to stream Microsoft Teams to YouTube and Twitch
- Windows Central readers aren't sold on Windows 11's look ... yet
- Windows 11: This is the new 'Widgets' panel with news, weather, and more
- Halo: MCC Season 7 arrives June 23, adds new Elite armor and energy swords
- Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 leaps ahead of its predecessor with serious hardware upgrades
- Lenovo bumps up its ThinkPad P15, P17 mobile workstations with latest from Intel and NVIDIA
- Lenovo's new ThinkVision monitor and ThinkPad dock are built for professionals with powerful demands
- Windows 11: This is the new and improved Ink Workspace panel
- Microsoft may let you switch between old and new Start menus on Windows 11
- No, Microsoft is not ditching Xbox consoles for TV and Game Pass cloud streaming
- June 15
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- E3 2021 had some great game reveals, but the show itself was a big mess
- Roughly 25% of graphics cards went to crypto miners and speculators in the first quarter of 2021, according to report
- Here are the Windows 11 leaked wallpapers we've seen so far (Updated)
- Microsoft plans to turn old Xbox One consoles into Game Pass cloud streaming boxes in the future
- Windows 11: This is the new centered Start menu and Taskbar UI
- Noctua's fanless CPU cooler is here, and it can be yours for $109
- Evil Dead: The Game looks better than it has any right to
- G.Skill's pentagonal Z5i Mini-ITX PC case changes the gaming mold
- Check out our hands-on video with Windows 11 build 21996
- Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X good for gaming?
- Windows 11 leaked: Wasn't Windows 10 supposed to be the last version of Windows?
- Be extra careful when searching for PC hardware deals this Amazon Prime Day
- Windows 11 startup sound, UI, wallpapers, and more emerge following leaked build
- Microsoft continues to push people away from Internet Explorer
- Xbox June Update adds speech-to-text for Party Chat accessibility, app improvements, and more
- SEGA reveals Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, releases October 5, 2021
- Windows 11 with new UX confirmed in a leak, ahead of Microsoft's June 24 announcement
- Microsoft Edge Beta rolls out to Android devices
- Microsoft's new Modern headset, speaker, and webcam are available now
- Turtle Beach to launch new Xbox-compatible Flight Simulator hardware
- Dynabook unveils secure and durable Tecra A40-J and A50-J laptops
- Windows 10 news and interests widget blurry? Microsoft is working on a fix.
- Forza Horizon 5 supports Xbox Play Anywhere, buy once to play on Xbox and PC
- June 14
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- Contraband for Xbox and PC: Gameplay, trailers, and everything we know
- Razer is going to start shipping its 'Project Hazel' reusable smart mask in early Q4
- Microsoft Flight Simulator targets 30 FPS on Xbox Series X|S
- The Blade 14 is Razer's first laptop with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor — and it's awesome
- Razer Raptor 27 (2021) gaming monitor gets THX Certified, 165Hz refresh, and VESA
- Razer's tiny USB-C GaN travel charger packs an incredible 130 watts and four ports
- Capcom E3 2021 showcase: Everything announced
- Resident Evil Village DLC was announced at E3 2021 but no info just yet
- Halo Infinite is exploring a new side of Master Chief — and I love it
- DDR5 set to dominate market by 2026, according to report
- Microsoft Edge version 94 will get CET support, adding a layer of security
- Mass Effect 3 still has the best combat, even in the Legendary Edition
- Halo Infinite's approach to Battle Passes alleviates my free-to-play fears
- Why the Xbox Series X mini-fridge was my favorite announcement at E3
- Forza Horizon 5's biggest additions prove anybody can be a creator
- A Halo Infinite Craig plushie may be coming soon, and we want to buy one
- Best NVIDIA G-Sync-compatible 4K TVs 2021
- Majority of Windows Central voters don't care about FaceTime coming to Windows
- Windows 10 support ending in October 2025 is old news
- Windows Central Podcast 229: Windows event predictions and Xbox news
- Halo Infinite is getting a Battle Pass, no loot boxes planned
- Halo Infinite multiplayer broken down by 343 Industries in new video
- NVIDIA ending driver support for Windows 7, 8, & 8.1 this October
- Dell XPS 15 vs. LG gram 15: Which PC is a better buy?
- 49 people isn't enough. Microsoft Teams will soon have a 98-person view.
- OneDrive for Business will soon have a progressive web app
- Tenchu-like Aragami 2 to stealthily make its way to Xbox Game Pass this September
- Yes, Forza Horizon 5 finally allows you to open and close convertible roofs
- Chat bubbles might finally roll out to Microsoft Teams this month
- Forza Horizon 5 targets 4K 30 FPS on Xbox Series X, optional 60 FPS mode
- Future Games Show at E3 2021: Here's everything announced
- Microsoft teases 'new, Xbox-compatible peripherals' ahead of Flight Simulator launch
- June 13
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- Forza Horizon 5 minimum PC requirements revealed
- Halo Infinite is looking fantastic, but where's the campaign gameplay?
- Microsoft's Xbox E3 message: Massive variety, massive value, massive global potential
- FAR: Changing Tides officially revealed during PC Gaming Show at E3 2021
- Torn Banner Studios details Chivalry 2 post-launch content during E3 2021's PC Gaming Show
- Watch out for the rat tidal wave in this A Plague Tale: Requiem announcement
- Xbox's Starfield: 'It's like Skyrim in space' says Bethesda's Todd Howard
- Square Enix at E3 2021: Game reveals, trailers, and everything announced
- 'Dark Souls-like' Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is coming to Xbox and PC in 2022
- Forza Horizon 5 pre-orders are now available after Xbox E3 2021 reveal
- Halo Infinite is looking sharp in these new Xbox E3 2021 screenshots
- An official overview of Halo Infinite's multiplayer is premiering on June 14
- Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy coming to consoles and PC in October
- Halo Infinite's Big Team Battle mode will have 24 players, making it the largest yet
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — Trailers and everything we know so far
- What was the best Xbox E3 2021 announcement?
- Halo Infinite is getting rid of team colors in multiplayer
- Age of Empires 4 system requirements: Can your PC run it?
- Xbox and Bethesda at E3 2021: Game reveals, trailers, and everything announced
- Arkane's rumored 'Project Omen' revealed: Redfall could be the next big vampire game
- Age of Empires 4 gets an October 28 release date, minimum system requirements at E3
- Diablo 2: Resurrected to launch on September 23
- Halo Infinite's multiplayer will feature AI-controlled bots according to 343 Industries
- Forza Horizon 5 revealed at Xbox E3, heading to Mexico on November 9
- Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox Series X|S gets July 27 release date
- The Outer Worlds 2 debuts at the Xbox E3 2021 show
- Grounded reveals details for its upcoming major content update at Xbox E3 2021
- Halo Infinite beta announced during Xbox E3 2021, begins Summer 2021
- Indie hit Hades comes to Xbox Game Pass this August
- Halo Infinite multiplayer gameplay revealed at Xbox E3 2021, gets Holiday 2021 release window
- Xbox Game Pass scores 10 new Bethesda games, complete Fallout series included
- Psychonauts 2 gets August 25 release date and trailer at Xbox E3 2021
- Battlefield 2042 gameplay trailer causes a storm at Xbox E3 showcase
- STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl gets April 28, 2022 release date, gameplay trailer
- Sea of Thieves announces Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean crossover content
- Xbox's 'Project Typhoon' revealed: Avalanche's 'Contraband' is an action-packed heist 'em up
- Starfield is officially exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Starfield teaser trailer shown off for Xbox E3 2021, releases Nov 11, 2022
- Surface Neo: Everything we know so far
- June 12
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- Rainbow Six Extraction Operator list confirmed, 18 Operators at launch
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is next-gen console exclusive, no Xbox One or PS4 version planned
- Iconic series villains return as playable characters in Far Cry 6 Season Pass
- We finally get a Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora first look at Ubisoft Forward
- Ubisoft Forward at E3 2021: Everything announced
- Rainbow Six Extraction first screenshots showcase its deadly infected enemies
- Rainbow Six Siege is finally getting crossplay starting on June 30
- Rainbow Six Extraction gets first gameplay trailer, September 2021 release date at E3
- New Xbox Game Pass titles leak, including Fallout 3, DOOM, Yakuza: Like A Dragon
- Back 4 Blood might be coming to Xbox Game Pass day one
- Soup Pot shows off more delicious cooking during Day of the Devs at E3 2021
- FaceTime is coming to Windows and Android, but will you use it?
- June 11
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- NVIDIA and COLORFUL present a museum dedicated to GPU history
- Chip wars: Intel keen on acquiring Arm competitor, according to report
- Elden Ring: The best fan art we've seen online
- Boot Camp gains Windows Precision Touchpad support via Apple's latest update
- Elden Ring fans are going crazy for the 'Pot Goblin' enemy
- Official Twitter app for Windows 10 sneakily becomes an Edge-Chromium PWA
- Microsoft Store developers say they're suffering — and Microsoft isn't helping
- Razer unveils budget-friendly Opus X headset with active noise cancellation
- Elden Ring to feature stealth, dynamic weather, multiplayer, and more
- Take a closer look at Microsoft's Pride Skin for Surface
- Moonglow Bay interview: Why Xbox Game Pass is ideal for indie developers
- Halo TV series images allegedly leak, may appear with Halo Infinite at Xbox E3 2021
- This excellent Microsoft Teams feature is about to roll out to more people
- Samsung Galaxy Book Go launches at budget-friendly price of just $350
- Microsoft Teams gets new feature to easily create tasks from messages
- Microsoft testing option to review selected text in Word for Windows
- June 10
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- List of major video game events in 2021: From E3 to Summer Game Fest
- Gundam-themed PC parts from Asus now on Newegg for U.S. customers
- Elden Ring looks absolutely incredible and my humanity is restored
- All-in-one Microsoft Accessory Center app hits the Microsoft Store
- Back 4 Blood open beta begins August 12, early access for preorders
- Action-packed new Tales of Arise trailer premieres at Summer Game Fest
- Microsoft Exchange Server dominates Cisco Talos spring 2021 cyberattack report
- Summer Game Fest at E3 2021: Everything announced
- New Elden Ring trailer reveals gameplay, January 21, 2022 release date
- Payday 3, new Painkiller, more lead Prime Matter, Koch Media's new publishing label
- Butt Stallion returns in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Gearbox's next adventure coming in 2022
- Microsoft teases Windows 11 with startup sound slo-fi remix
- This Kickstarter project slapped a screen on the Xbox Series S
- 9 months later, Surface Duo is cheaper than ever — and you still shouldn't buy one
- These Xbox Wireless Controller batteries are hot-swappable, so you'll never lose power
- Logitech G613 review: A high-performance wireless mechanical keyboard great for gaming and productivity
- Valheim's Hearth & Home update has been delayed, content roadmap has changed
- NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti sold out? You can still buy one in a pre-built gaming PC.
- Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs will reportedly have up to 24 cores
- Microsoft announces more regions for Xbox Game Pass, TV apps, 'streaming devices,' and much more
- Xbox Game Pass: Microsoft guns for 'one first-party game per quarter,' with more acquisitions to come
- Progressive web apps just got a bit better with Microsoft Edge Dev 93
- Forget E3, an update just rolled out to the Microsoft Edge surf game
- Don't waste Prime Day looking for a GPU; check out deals on pre-built gaming PCs instead
- Vivaldi 4.0 rolls out with privacy-focused Vivaldi Translate, Mail, and Calendar
- June 9
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- Siloscape malware threatens cloud environments by targeting Windows containers
- Elegoo announces preorders for three new 3D printers
- Why the original Psychonauts on Xbox is still awesome in 2021
- The first DLC campaign for Wasteland 3 — The Battle of Steeltown is now available!
- U.S. Senate passes bill that will provide $52 billion in semiconductor funding
- Microsoft Inspire 2021 registration is now open
- Surface Duo's May 2021 Android update is now available (Update: Also for AT&T)
- Battlefield 2042 preorder: Editions, bonuses, and where to buy
- Lightweight Visio web app coming to Microsoft 365 business subscribers for free
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.17.10.22 adds candles to 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One
- Battlefield 2042 set to show off gameplay on June 13, probably at Xbox E3 event
- Battlefield 2042 releases on Xbox and PC October 22, with preorders live today
- Microsoft Teams phones gain custom backgrounds and call transferring
- Microsoft Edge Beta just made the jump to version 92, improving vertical tabs and security
- How to access your router's settings
- Microsoft Search will soon be able to search for specific Microsoft Teams meetings
- June 8
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- Microsoft's Experience Centers are as close to physical retail as the company will go... for now
- Microsoft helps Feds partially recover Colonial Pipeline ransom
- Movavi Video Converter: The future of desktop file conversion
- Microsoft Scheduler and Outlook mobile voice features for iOS are here
- Scarlet Nexus Xbox demo preview: An action anime appetizer
- Windows 10 version 21H1 June 8 2021 update: Servicing stack and security improvements
- There's a Halo x Destiny crossover rumor going around, but is it possible?
- Microsoft worked with the Army for 2 years to develop a tactical augmented reality headset
- AMD's new Radeon PRO W6000 Series graphics bring professional power
- Dragon Quest XI: Why JRPGs are so ideal for Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming
- Official Minecraft 1.17 'Caves and Cliffs Update' changelogs now available
- Chivalry 2 launches on Xbox and PC, introducing chaotic melee combat
- AMD tops 30% CPU market share among gamers in latest Steam Survey
- Microsoft had Universal Control before Apple, but it hasn't done enough with it
- Microsoft Office Mobile for Android testing new voice capture feature
- AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution vs. NVIDIA DLSS: What's the difference?
- Yep, the Internet is broken: Reddit, Twitch, Amazon, and more are down right now
- How Razer and Clearbot use an AI drone to clean up ocean waste
- 1.17 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One for Minecraft officially releases today with new features, mobs, and more
- June 7
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- Microsoft Teams has two new presenter modes slated for release in July
- Frostpunk: Console Edition details the three DLC expansions and Season Pass coming to Xbox in Fall 2021
- Microsoft Excel is an esport: Watch the pros throw down on June 8
- Steve Ballmer shirtless in Lake Bill: A Microsoft time capsule unearthed
- FaceTime finally on the way to Android and Windows, but there's a catch
- Microsoft tops Fortune 500 charts for diversity and inclusion
- Geo unveils an extremely affordable laptop optimized for Minecraft
- Ubisoft renames Rainbow Six Quarantine to 'Rainbow Six Extraction'
- Minecraft: Java Edition drops Release Candidate 2 snapshot for 1.17 'Caves and Cliffs Update'
- Windows Central Podcast 228: Windows event is confirmed
- Microsoft Teams now supports webinars on iPhone and iPad
- Microsoft Launcher gains new option for Android work profile folders
- Perfectly divided: Half of Windows Central readers like the name Windows 11, half don't
- Microsoft rolls out new name and features for Windows Virtual Desktop
- Microsoft patents under-display camera based on its logo
- Microsoft's $19.7 billion purchase of Nuance just took a major step
- June 6
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- June 4
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- No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle announced for PC on Steam
- Microsoft Bing seemingly censors image results for Tiananmen Square 'Tank Man' pic (update)
- Chivalry 2 for Xbox, PC: Gameplay, release date, and everything we know
- A scammer swindled $365,000 worth of goods out of Microsoft and is now going to prison
- 24-hour waits, $2,500 bribes: The current state of RTX 3080 Ti shopping at Best Buy
- GIGABYTE's new AERO 15 & 17 laptops are built for professional creators
- Scarlet Nexus gains a new trailer ahead of its Xbox and PC release on June 25
- Microsoft's image teasing Windows 11 is now available as a wallpaper
- A new Minecraft special answers questions about the 'Caves and Cliffs Update' and Minecraft Live 2021
- Microsoft Teams now lets you use apps in meetings with external users
- Knockout City: Beginner's Tips and Tricks
- Minecraft: Java Edition launches Release Candidate 1 for 'Caves and Cliffs Update, could be last snapshot
- Microsoft Teams now works with Proofpoint for data loss prevention
- Microsoft missed a predictable flaw in its Windows Package Manager repo
- Acer admits it can 'only fill 50% of the worldwide demand' it sees
- AMD extends FidelityFX Super Resolution to RX 470 and RX 480
- June 3
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- The Razer Iskur X gaming chair is here for hardcore gamers (and everybody else, too)
- A Microsoft subsidiary used Bermuda to avoid paying taxes on $315 billion in profit
- Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis launches June 9 on Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Minecraft: Java Edition 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Pre-Release 5 is here with a few more bug fixes
- Microsoft's ElectionGuard technology lands a strategic partner, inches closer to defending democracy
- Minecraft Dungeons is celebrating one year with over 11.5 million unique players
- Microsoft's Airband Initiative expands to New York City, Los Angeles, and more major cities
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is being written in cooperation with acclaimed author Dan Abnett
- Have your gaming habits changed as you've gotten older?
- Norton now offers an Ethereum mining service in addition to antivirus software
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.17.10.21 adds potted azalea to 'Caves and Cliffs Update'
- Miss your chance to buy an NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti? You have another one through Newegg Shuffle
- Ask Windows Central: Why do you think Sun Valley will be called Windows 11?
- NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti already sold out? Get one in a pre-built gaming PC instead.
- Did Microsoft just tease the official name of Windows 11?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti available now, but you'll have to act quickly
- Over 40 games will be featured at this E3's Future Games Show Powered by WD_Black
- End-to-end encrypted calls are on the way to Microsoft Teams
- 5 ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal: How to improve speeds and coverage
- How to guarantee your chance to purchase an NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti at Best Buy today
- Samsung and Qualcomm announce Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G, starting at $349
- June 2
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- Microsoft Edge Canary now has better font rendering, contrast and gamma improvements
- Microsoft announces sharing experience improvements for 365 and Office apps in its 'Year of Sharing'
- Microsoft acquires ReFirm Labs for IoT security bolstering
- Minecraft: Java Edition 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Pre-Release 4 drops with new bug fixes
- Despite investigations around deal, NVIDIA CEO remains 'confident' about acquisition of Arm
- Microsoft will unveil 'the next generation of Windows' on June 24
- Microsoft Teams will finally let you delete private chats, but you'll probably have to wait
- Microsoft Dictate now supports 13 different languages
- Microsoft celebrates Pride Month with its most inclusive lineup of products yet
- NZXT expands its custom PC business to France, Italy, Australia, and the Netherlands
- ROG unveils first laptops with AMD Radeon RX 6800M and Ryzen 9 5900HX, the Strix G15 & G17
- Microsoft Edge Dev just got new menus, features, and more in its latest build
- Membrane keyboards vs. mechanical: What's the difference?
- June 1
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- Microsoft accidentally announces Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision exclusivity, then backtracks [Updated]
- According to Elon Musk, AMD's Tesla-integrated GPU and APU are PS5-tier
- E3 2021 will feature Razer's first-ever E3 keynote
- Minecraft: Java Edition releases Pre-Release 3 for 1.17 'Caves and Cliffs Update' with new bug fixes
- DLSS support on the way to Linux through Steam Proton
- HP announces new EliteDesk and ProDesk PCs built for work
- Xbox celebrates Pride Month by offering 'Tell Me Why' for free, ways to donate, new merch, and more
- Acer isn't focused on toppling giants — it's running with the people
- Intel is at it again, this time attacking its own processors within Macs
- For Honor, Darkest Dungeon, and more join Xbox Game Pass in June
- Xbox E3 2021: Our expectations and predictions (and hopes and dreams)
- Windows Central readers' most anticipated E3 2021 Xbox game is Halo Infinite
- Could a future Surface Duo feature a built-in kickstand?
- NZXT made a gorgeous Assassin's Creed Valhalla themed H510 PC case
- Battlefield 6 reveal trailer set for June 9 ahead of E3 2021
- MSI announces slew of PCs for gamers and creators at Computex 2021
- Samsung and AMD are partnering to make a ray tracing Exynos mobile chip
- NVIDIA RTX technologies now supported by over 130 games, including DOOM Eternal
- AMD shows how FidelityFX Super Resolution beats out NVIDIA's DLSS
- AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series mobile graphics deliver 'desktop-class performance' for gaming
- PNY announces new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti GPUs are coming to its XLR8 Gaming lineup
- NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti GPUs are here, with up to 1.5 times better performance than last-gen cards
- Alienware keeps its new x15 and x17 gaming laptops cool with elemental power
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