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This feature is so cool it almost makes me want to use Skype
By Sean Endicott published
2 > 1 Microsoft is now testing TwinCam mode in Skype, which allows you to use a smartphone as a secondary camera feed in a call. The company also rolled out stacked media albums to Insiders.

I feel like it's intentional to make using Microsoft 365 in Google Chrome harder, and I don't like it
By Richard Devine published
Don't like The Microsoft 365 browser extension is going away, and I can't help but feel like it's another thinly veiled attempt to sell the virtues of Edge at the expense of its users.

Diablo 4 devs deny pay-to-play rumors: “We’ve been very clear and consistent about it” during Campfire Chat where we learned more about the upcoming Abattoir of Zir and Midwinter Blight events
By Jennifer Young published
CAMPFIRE CHAT In the last Campfire Chat of the year, Diablo 4 developers discussed Abattoir of Zir, Midwinter Blight and rumors surrounding pay to play plans for the game.

ROG Ally now has gyroscope support, recalibration options, the ability to turn CPU boost off, and more thanks to the gaming handheld's latest big update
By Rebecca Spear published
Awesome updates! To celebrate six months of ROG Ally, a live stream with ROG Pulse discussed all of the big features added to ROG Ally in the latest update as well as all added features since launch.

Homeworld 3 gets a small delay with new March 2024 release date
By Samuel Tolbert published
📅 Gearbox and Blackbird Interactive shared that Homeworld 3 has a new release date, and is now launching on March 8, 2024.

"Performance improvements are coming to both PC and PS5 on behalf of all the work that’s gone into optimising for Xbox" — Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 5 adds new playable epilogue, single save mode and better kissing
By Jennifer Young published
NEW STUFF Baldur's Gate Patch 5 just dropped, and it's a big one. 30GB of new content, quality of life updates, and performance enhancements as a result of work with Xbox.

New Frostpunk 2 and Indika trailers from 11 Bit Studios shown at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted
By Cole Martin published
11 Bit 11 Bit Studios revealed Indika and showed a short gameplay teaser for Frostpunk 2 during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, with a more in depth gameplay reveal soon to come.

Microsoft REALLY doesn't want you to use the Windows 10 taskbar on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Moving on A recent Insider update to Windows 11 adds a feature that blocks the Windows 10 taskbar from appearing. Even third-party apps like ExplorerPatcher cannot show the legacy taskbar.

New Xbox Game Pass games (December 2023): What's coming, leaving soon
By Zachary Boddy last updated
New to XGP Every month means new Xbox Game Pass games. Keep track of everything coming and going with our comprehensive guide.

Removing Teams from Office might not be enough to satisfy Microsoft's rivals as EU steps up possible regulation
By Kevin Okemwa published
NOT GOOD ENOUGH Microsoft might be in for a massive surprise as the EU sends a questionnaire to rivals seeking feedback about Redmond's concessions.
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