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"I hope NVIDIA's legal team lets this slide": I dive into OpenNOW, an open-source GeForce Now alternative that's trending in cloud gaming — for good reason

OpenNOW is quickly gaining popularity as a quality GeForce Now app alternative, all thanks to its open-source nature. It still has some limitations compared to the official software, but it's on the right path ... assuming NVIDIA's legal team doesn't get involved.

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"The absolute pinnacle of the Forza Horizon series": I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and it's a spectacle the likes of which we haven't seen before

I finally played Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 release and got my first taste of the Japanese streets. It was worth the wait.

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Four new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview that will change how you play the game

The Forza Horizon 6 preview build is but a tiny snapshot of what we can expect, but even so, I found four new features that add a little change to the way you'll play the game.

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“I’m already sold”: Xbox’s new Forza Horizon 6 limited‑edition accessories are (almost) here — and they might be even cooler than I expected

Xbox is reportedly preparing new Forza Horizon 6 themed accessories, including a limited edition controller and headset, with pricing details already emerging ahead of launch.

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ASUS’ Zenbook A16 shows why Microsoft must rethink Copilot+ PC branding

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a Copilot+ PC by definition, but its 5-star success proves no one cares. Major reviews are hailing its 18-core Snapdragon power, lightweight build, and MacBook-beating performance while completely ignoring Microsoft's "Copilot+ PC" label.

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"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

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Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."

An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

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Xbox Game Pass is losing one of its best games at the worst possible time — get it now while it's cheap before it leaves Microsoft's service

In just over a week, and months before the scheduled launch of GTA 6, GTA 5 will no longer be playable on Xbox Game Pass.

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“I finally found something that just works”: I explain the open‑source screenshot tool that beat Snipping Tool and ShareX for me — and why it might become your new default

Replace Snipping Tool with Yoink. Using this tool, you can capture, edit, record, translate, and share your content seamlessly on Windows 11.

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Xbox Game Pass' April lineup brings this surging Call of Duty game, and one of last year's biggest additions is coming to more tiers — plus, Hades 2, DayZ, and more

Microsoft has announced April's wave of Xbox Game Pass additions, and it includes the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot, Hades 2, and many other titles.

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"This was not opportunistic. It was precision." — How North Korean hackers used Microsoft Teams and Slack to compromise Windows PCs with an elaborate ploy

Malware ploys from bad actors are getting more elaborate, as axios maintainer Jason Saayman explains how the registry's hijacking was weeks in the making and involved a fake Teams update that delivered a trojan.

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I compared Lenovo Qira to HP IQ in a battle of on-device AI intelligence — Are these finally the assistants we've been hoping for?

Lenovo and HP have both devised on-device AI assistants designed to make your digital life easier. I dug into the features to discover similarities and differences.

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Is this the perfect Windows app to emulate? Microsoft needs to take notes.

Speechify is more than just a great dictation tool; it’s a masterclass in how to build a native Windows 11 app that actually respects the platform.

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"The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas

We got our hands on the new ASUS Zenbook A16 for in-depth testing, and it's clear that the new Windows laptop is gunning for Apple's lightweight MacBook Air 15. Here's how the two devices compare in terms of design, features, displays, performance, efficiency, and pricing.

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I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be

A combination of Qualcomm's phenomenal generational performance gains and refinements to ASUS' already stellar Zenbook design has crafted a practically perfect Windows laptop.

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"Make file recovery more predictable": A major change to OneDrive is about to roll out, and I happily welcome anything that improves sync performance

Microsoft is changing how OneDrive handles deleted files. Soon, cloud deletions won't hit your local Recycle Bin, forcing you to use the web for recovery.

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“Copilot is in a survival scramble”: I break down Microsoft’s chaotic AI strategy shift — and why I’m still trying to figure out where this all leads next

An AI expert mapped more than 80 Copilot products, sparking debate over whether it’s branding brilliance or confusion.

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Microsoft dismisses a trending Bing-era disclaimer that "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only": There's no reason for you to worry about this outdated language

Copilot's terms of use indicated that it's for entertainment purposes only. However, Microsoft has indicated that the phrasing is a legacy language from when Copilot originally launched as a search companion service in Bing.

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"You wanna live forever?!": A boomer shooter inspired by the satirical world of 'Starship Troopers' will have you blasting bugs on Xbox

Based on the satirical novel and film franchise, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! puts the player in the shoes of Major Dietz as they fight back an army of alien arachnids. Or try things out from the bug’s perspective and destroy all humans. Either way, you’re in for a good…

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Whoa, delisted Xbox 360 games just showed up on the Xbox Store — did Microsoft leak new Xbox Backwards Compatibility games?

Several delisted Xbox and Xbox 360 games have recently appeared on the Xbox Store, leading many to wonder if they'll be made backwards compatible soon.

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STALKER 2 is getting a free new content update this month — I break it down and reveal why it sets the stage for what comes after

Ahead of STALKER 2's upcoming Cost of Hope DLC, dev GSC Game World is releasing a free Sealed Truth content update for the open-world survival shooter.

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"If it's this easy, why don't more Windows apps use a PC's NPU?" — Microsoft MVP demonstrates how he added meaningful AI to an app in just 10 minutes

Microsoft MVP Lance McCarthy highlights how easy it actually is to add AI to an app using Microsoft's Windows AI APIs during development. I want to see more of this type of AI and less of the unecessary bloat that's giving it a bad name.

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Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it

Windows 11 is moving in the right direction, but its progress will continue to be hindered unless the rest of Microsoft gets on board.

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"Gameplay so good I nearly missed Age of Empires 4's new DLC announcement" — Red Bull's $250,000 Wololo Londinium tournament wraps up today, and you don't want to miss the finale

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4 are both being played at the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium tournament, with the finale set for today at the Royal Albert Hall. It's been a crazy weekend of Age gameplay, and I nearly missed the announcement for a new…

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"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.

I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.

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