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Microsoft is no stranger to computers. The company has come a long way since ‘75 and now creates a range of products and services that span the entire spectrum of consumer tech. Whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Office or the latest from the Surface product family, chances are you’ve used a Microsoft product at one point or another. To help you make sense of the company’s many projects and endeavors, we’ve curated a hub that houses the latest news, reviews, and Microsoft-related tutorials. Windows was only the beginning, after all.
Xbox Game Pass is getting a price hike alongside complicated tier overhaul
All versions of Xbox Game Pass are getting a price hike, while Xbox Game Pass for Console will be replaced with Xbox Game Pass Standard.
The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (July 2024)
From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first.
Xbox Live is down, so you can’t sign into your Xbox account
Account and profile features for Xbox Live are currently experiencing a major outage, rendering many games on the console unplayable.
July’s Xbox Game Pass lineup is the best the service has offered in months
Xbox Game Pass is getting a great batch of games in July, including a lot of indie standouts.
Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie
If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
A dangerous new jailbreak for AI chatbots was just discovered
Microsoft released more details about a troubling new generative AI jailbreak technique, called "Skeleton Key," that bypasses a chatbot's safety guardrails.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage delayed because of Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Life is Strange spiritual successor Lost Records: Bloom & Rage got delayed until 2025 because a new, official Life is Strange game launches this October.
I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me
I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 28-30)
Xbox Game Pass has added some solid games recently. Here are three worth checking out this weekend.
Surfaced patent shows what an Xbox streaming console would’ve looked like
An older patent shows what the Xbox Keystone streaming device would've looked like.
The best free data recovery software we recommend using
We compare the top free data recovery software for your PC and Mac to help you pick which is best to help restore your lost files.
Game Pass is coming to your Amazon Fire TV, even if you don’t own an Xbox
Amazon and Microsoft announced that the Xbox app is coming to Fire TV devices, another way to stream Xbox games without a separate console.
I replaced my Xbox with a smart TV, and it went better than I expected
Can a smart TV filled with gaming apps really replace your consoles? We put that question to the test.
What to do when your Windows 11 laptop is plugged in but not charging
If your Windows 11 laptop is plugged in but isn't charging, there are a few fixes. Here's what to try first.
I’ve given up on Evernote
I've used Evernote to jot down ideas for years, but a series of unfortunate events has led to me abandoning the app for good.
HP OmniBook X review: a new breed of Windows laptop
The HP OmniBook X is one of the first laptops introduced in an upcoming crop of new Windows on Arm machines. It holds promise while raising some questions.
This data recovery service has the best free and paid tiers I’ve reviewed
I compare premium data recovery pricing, features, ease of use, and customer service for Stellar and EaseUS to find out which is best for you.
The Microsoft AI CEO just dropped a huge hint about GPT-5
A towering figure in the world of AI just did a new interview where he talks about the future of GPT-5 and even GPT-6.
Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted in December after one final update
Forza Horizon 4 is getting one more series before it's removed from digital storefronts in December, Playground Games announced.
I used two popular data recovery services to see which saved my files
I compare Stellar Data Recovery and Recuva Professional, two of the most popular data recovery software solutions to find out which is best for you.
All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
What to do if the Wi-Fi option isn’t showing in Windows 11
If your Wi-Fi toggle isn't showing up in Windows 11, there are a few different ways we can fix it, from re-enabling the adapter, to reinstalling the drivers.
Here’s what the Windows Phone would look like in 2024 if Microsoft had never killed it
There's no Window Phone in 2024, but what if there was? A fascinating set of mock-ups show what these Microsoft devices might have looked like.
