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"More secure, reliable, user-friendly": Microsoft explains why it quietly killed Windows 11's phone activation option

The tech giant swapped the offline experience with an alternative for better security and reliability.

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"Digital sovereignty is not optional": France's government is ditching Windows to reduce its reliance on "American tools"

France’s government is ditching Windows for Linux in a push for digital sovereignty.

Windows Central

Windows Wrap: Snapdragon X PCs are the latest victims of lazy takes and willfully ignorant tech journalists

Windows 11 on Arm has come a long way, but many reviewers and commenters fall back on horror stories of incompatibility that haven't been true for years.

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“I stopped digging through folders”: How OmniSearch changed the way I find files on Windows 11

Looking for a Windows Search alternative? OmniSearch delivers instant results, file previews, and a duplicate finder tool in one modern Windows 11 app.

Windows Central

"What else were Steam Deck users to do but create their own solutions?": I watched Valve's Linux-first handheld turn into a Windows 11 experiment in its community

Valve's Steam Deck is a great piece of hardware that runs SteamOS out of the box. What about Windows? Well, it's possible, but not without some help from a community of enthusiasts.

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Microsoft terminated accounts tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — developers push back

Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

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Is Valve prepping its own AI for Steam?

Reference to something called SteamGPT has appeared in a datamined Steam update, which could mean that Valve is bringing in AI to help speed up support requests and to buff anti-cheat. Here's what you need to know.

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“We have discontinued SaRA”: Microsoft replaces its Windows 11 Recovery Assistant — here’s how to transition to Microsoft's modern command-line replacement.

Microsoft removes SaRA from Windows 11 and replaces it with Get Help CLI. Learn how to get started to troubleshoot apps like Outlook, Office, and Teams issues.

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"An ode to the Horde:" A ramble on what World of Warcraft's most iconic faction means to me — and a lament for its erasure

A band of survivors, outcasts, and quite literal aliens in an unforgiving world: What is arguably Warcraft's most iconic faction is gradually being erased. And it's a shame.

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“Truthfully, I still think Bethesda is just part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine” — Pete Hines reflects on Bethesda after Microsoft’s acquisition

The former Bethesda publishing head explains why he stayed after the acquisition, detailing growing frustration, declining mental health, and why he ultimately chose to leave

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“As of January 2026… Drew Murray is now working on the StarCraft shooter” — this report could be the clearest sign yet that the project is moving forward

A recent podcast from Jez Corden reports that Drew Murray may be working on Blizzard’s rumored StarCraft shooter, offering new insight into the project’s potential development team and current status.

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Let's talk about it: Which Xbox console is the best-looking of all time and why is it the Xbox One X?

Microsoft has pumped out plenty of console designs over the years, but the Xbox One X is the best of the bunch. Or is it? Let's hear what you think!

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"It still won’t be my dream Surface Pro": The missing piece Microsoft never built vanished — and it’s not coming back

Even if Microsoft perfects the Surface Pro 12, it still won’t be the device I’ve been waiting for. The one accessory that made the Surface Pro feel like a real laptop vanished — and Microsoft never replaced it.

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“Actually lets you test its new features”: Why Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider overhaul finally feels like something I can trust

The Windows Insider Program is streamlining the number of preview channels available, and scrapping its controlled feature rollout system for users who just want to test the features when they are announced.

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Snapdragon X2 laptops need a quick update to stop getting the wrong graphics drivers

Early Snapdragon X2 laptops, including the ASUS Zenbook A16, were downloading incorrect graphics drivers. Qualcomm has issued a quick update that fixes the issue.

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"This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV

Xbox fans can now access their cloud library on Apple TV through Stratix, offering a promising but still early glimpse at what official support could look like.

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Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid

Microsoft's official documentation shows Windows 11 doesn't have any known issues, though users may still encounter glitches after updates.

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How Red Bull Wololo turned Age of Empires into a headline esports event

Microsoft might have perfected the RTS genre in 1999, but nearly 30 years later, Age of Empires 2 is breaking viewer records and maintains a positive

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"Repeated choices to serve their business over their customers": Mozilla accuses Microsoft of using 'dark patterns' to force its Copilot AI on Windows 11 users

Mozilla argues that Microsoft’s rollback of its aggressive Windows 11 Copilot campaign amounts to an admission that it relied on deceptive tactics and dark patterns to steer users into behaviors that serve its own interests.

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"Not every 'WTF micro$oft' moment is a slam dunk": Microsoft terminated developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — What really happened?

Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

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"I’ve died more times than I can count": This side-scrolling roguelike is an ID@Xbox triumph. Say hi to 'Absolum,' your new addiction.

I’ve died more times than I can count, and I’ve never had more fun doing it.

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The original Xbox was going to be a lot like Project Helix, says ex-Microsoft gaming exec — here's why the first plans for a console-PC hybrid didn't work out

Microsoft's new Project Helix is an ambitious console that fuses Xbox and PC together — something it wanted for the original Xbox, but couldn't achieve.

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"We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far.

It's a renaissance for new Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC features right now, as Microsoft's gaming department seems to have been unleashed. Xbox engineer Bill Ridmann posits on X: What would you like to see? Here are the best suggestions.

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Former Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming — he believes "There won't be a line where it's 'AI' and 'not AI' anymore"

Microsoft's former gaming and Xbox VP Ed Fries believes AI is "the big question mark" for gaming moving forward, and says it's not going away.

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Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic.

Is Microsoft's big AI push falling off the rails? Possibly, but not for the reasons you might think. AI is here to stay, but Microsoft's AI infrastructure gamble is making Wall Street incredibly nervous ... here's why.

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