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Microsoft has announced that official name of the next major release of Windows 10. And unlike previous reporting which suggested an April launch, it will actually be called the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
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At the start of the week, we reported on some rather odd notifications that many Windows 10 users were receiving through the Microsoft News app. The popup notifications all referenced “My Movie” and included text like “this is a test...
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Are you tired of using a Xbox One controller with FPS games? Razer just released its Turret gaming keyboard and mouse that was first announced back in 2018 for the Xbox One. The keyboard and mouse combination boast several features...
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Prior to this weekend, Microsoft only put the latest 8th generation Intel Core processor only in the high-end configuration of the Surface Book 2 notebook. To get the 8th gen part, you had to opt for the Core i7 version of the notebook;...
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Microsoft hasn’t exactly had good luck lately with its Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft was especially shown in a negative light when the Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced a number of critical faults that made the company...
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Microsoft has caught a lot of flak over the last several months as updates that it has released for Windows 10 have left PCs with serious problems. The software giant has been working to remedy the lack of trust in its updates and has gone...
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 October 2018 update was a bit of a disaster. Although Microsoft's software developers have been working tirelessly on the upcoming April update, many users are skeptical. Here are a few way concerned PC users can...
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Microsoft is in the process of rebuilding its Edge browser around Chromium, the same open source project that powers Google's own Chrome browser. The transition will not happen overnight—Microsoft said in December that the move will happen...
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Microsoft Edge is often regarded as the black sheep of web browsers. Although it has been praised for its speed and battery life benefits over some competitors, many have lamented its lack of features and compatibility. These complaints...
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Earlier this month, we reported that Microsoft is stepping up its efforts to get customers to flee the near nearly decade-old Windows 7 operating system and upgrade to the new hotness: Windows 10. There are of course plenty of reasons to...
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Every wonder where paperclips end up when they disappear from your desk, only be to lost and forgotten over time? I imagine it is a sad existence. Clippy, Microsoft's love-to-hate Office assistant from yesteryear, knows that well. After...
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Although malware for macOS isn’t nearly as prevalent as it is on Windows devices, the platform is not immune to attacks. Apple has some limited built-in malware detection in macOS, but there are plenty of more robust options available for users who wanted added protection. Microsoft is the...
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Earlier this month, we first received word that Microsoft is working on a cheaper, disc-less version of the Xbox One S. Not only would this console allow Microsoft to hit a lower price point, making it a more attractive entry for gamers...
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Microsoft has been working hard to make Windows 10 more appealing to consumers and business users alike. The software giant wants the masses to ditch Windows 7 and move on to Windows 10 as the former nears the end of support.
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Microsoft has been somewhat aggressive in pushing mixed reality experiences in Windows 10, and it's initiative is the reason why there is a spattering of relatively affordable headsets to choose from (Acer, Dell, Lenovo, and others have...
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Microsoft recently announced that it was bringing the entire Halo catalog to PC, through both the Microsoft Store and Steam. For the first time, a fan of the franchise (new or old) will be able to play every major title without touching an...
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The release of Windows 10 19H1 (April 2019 Update) is just around the corner, but Microsoft is still working on a few tweaks. The software giant just released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 (19H1) to members of the Fast Ring. The...
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Few things stink more than installing a Windows update and then discovering that it broke something. Sometimes it's a minor thing, like reduced game performance, other times you could find yourself in a dreaded reboot loop. Windows 10 Pro...
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Understandably, Sony and Microsoft are not divulging too many details about each one's future game console plans—any statements about upcoming hardware are typically vague in nature and reflect a general ethos, rather than specifics about...
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If you’re a PC gamer that was sidelined by Microsoft’s last cumulative update for Window 10, we’ve got some good news for you. Last week, we reported on a bug that was discovered in KB4482887 for the Windows 10 October Update. After...
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Microsoft has given an early glimpse of its Project xCloud service, showing it running Forza Horizon 4, a racing simulation, on an Android smartphone. It had an Xbox One controller connected to it through the wonders of Bluetooth. The...
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Microsoft started talking up the Your Phone app that lets you share content and control some phone functions between your PC and smartphone last summer. Now that the app is available for users, a new feature is rolling out that is only...
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