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I think Microsoft is finally fixing the customization problems that held Windows 11 back

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users more control over the context menu, Taskbar, and Start menu while reversing some of its most restrictive changes.

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What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 – and how to watch it

What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 – and how to watch it

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, The Witcher 3 and Metro 2039 are among the games already confirmed, but expect plenty of surprises too.

Chrome and Edge to embed AI in the browser

Chrome and Edge to embed AI in the browser

Tech giants Google and Microsoft are preparing to embed on-device artificial intelligence directly into their Chrome and Edge web browsers, although the background feature will require users to hold at least 20GB of free storage space.

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Quote of the day by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel: 'Anyone that has a monopoly will pretend that they're in incredible competition' — exposing how tech titans bend the market in their favour

Plenty of massive technology companies have come under fire in the last few years for antitrust violations

Compulsion Games' buyout is complete, so now Microsoft won't get a cut if you buy South of Midnight

An Xbox Game Studio no more.

Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes

RGB software is reportedly wreaking havoc on Windows PCs. The drivers used by these applications can trip up anti-cheat software, causing your games or entire system to crash. For now, the only solution is to disable the driver until an official update.

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Heading back to school or college? Here's how to get free and discounted apps to level-up your studies

These are the secret ways you can get free and cheap software for all your devices.

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Take-Two Wants Discord to Hand Over 'All Identifying Information' of Everyone Sharing GTA 6 Leaks

Take-Two Wants Discord to Hand Over 'All Identifying Information' of Everyone Sharing GTA 6 Leaks

Take-Two has filed DMCA subpoenas targeting Microsoft and Discord in a bid to unmask the people behind ongoing GTA 6 leaks and clamp down on unauthorised footage.

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GTA 6 leaks prompt Take-Two to subpoena Microsoft for Windows device IDs of everyone in three Discord servers — daily gameplay leaks shatter cloud of secrecy around the much-hyped game

GTA 6 leaks prompt Take-Two to subpoena Microsoft for Windows device IDs of everyone in three Discord servers — daily gameplay leaks shatter cloud of secrecy around the much-hyped game

Take-Two Interactive filed two DMCA subpoenas demanding that Microsoft and Discord identify the person or people behind the "CyberLeek" persona.

Tom’s Hardware

Spending on physical games falls to lowest on record since 1995 — US console sales plunge 39% in July as memory costs push average price to $542

Spending on physical games falls to lowest on record since 1995 — US console sales plunge 39% in July as memory costs push average price to $542

U.S. console hardware sales fell 39% by unit volume in July against a year earlier, while the average price paid for a new system rose 16% to $542.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft quietly removes Windows 11 RAM recommendation

Microsoft quietly removes Windows 11 RAM recommendation

Microsoft has quietly deleted an official advice article recommending up to 32 gigabytes of random-access memory (RAM) for optimal Windows 11 performance, a move that comes as the tech giant pushes budget Surface devices equipped with just 8GB of memory amid soaring global component prices.

Exclusive: Amazon quietly hiked prices on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and eero overnight to offset ‘significant increases’ in memory costs

Exclusive: Amazon quietly hiked prices on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and eero overnight to offset ‘significant increases’ in memory costs

The e-commerce company's hardware price hikes follow similar moves by Apple, Dell, and Microsoft Xbox.

Microsoft is finally updating one of Windows 11’s oldest dialog boxes with a full WinUI redesign

Microsoft is finally updating one of Windows 11’s oldest dialog boxes with a full WinUI redesign

Microsoft is rebuilding the legacy AutoPlay dialog box in Windows 11 with WinUI, dark mode, and improved text scaling.

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Take-Two kicks off GTA 6 leaker hunt with subpoenas demanding records from Microsoft and Discord

Take-Two kicks off GTA 6 leaker hunt with subpoenas demanding records from Microsoft and Discord

Meanwhile, another new Grand Theft Auto 6 leak dropped today.

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New Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 update turns the ports into Modern Warfare 4 ads

FPS fans sick of modern Call of Duty can't escape Modern Warfare 4 even in their old favorites

A pretend Xbox model costs over $300, and the latest real Series X will potentially be a grand, so I'd like to leave this planet

Rumours suggest the Xbox Series X25 could come in at $899.99, and in a world where a faux OG Xbox model costs over $300, that's unacceptable.

Take-Two and Rockstar begin legal hunt for GTA 6 leaker through subpoenas

The legal hunt for Cyberleek just kicked off.

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Microsoft has a new way to twist your arm to use Edge, this time on mobile

Microsoft Edge for Android is testing new background themes, but you have to set Edge as your default browser to use them

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This new malware can use Google passkeys even after a victim resets their password

A newly discovered toolkit can deeply compromise Gmail, Microsoft, Apple, and LinkedIn accounts

To "obtain the identity" of GTA 6 leaker, Rockstar parent Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord as yet more gameplay footage is posted

They're coming, Cyberleek

Leaker claims the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch in November for an estimated $899.99

The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Series X limited edition console have reportedly leaked.

Microsoft's Sell-Off May Be a Gift, Not a Warning

Microsoft stock has dipped nearly 8% from its recent high, but strong Azure growth, a $678 billion backlog, and a constructive chart setup suggest the pullback reflects price action, not weakening fundamentals.

Are your PC games crashing after the latest Windows 11 update? Microsoft is investigating whether a nasty new bug is the cause — but there are workarounds

Microsoft is investigating reports of a nasty bug that breaks some PC games following the latest Windows 11 update.

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New Windows 11 feature will make using handheld gaming devices and small tablets easier: Ability to force apps to open in full screen coming soon

If you've ever hated how Windows defaults to opening app windows in windowed mode, Microsoft is working on a toggle that will allow you to change that.

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Microsoft is betting on AI to transform work, now it’s hiring a Legal Engineer to lead the shift

Microsoft has opened a Legal Engineer position that blends legal experience with AI and technology, placing the role within its Corporate, External & Legal Affairs organisation. The selected professional will work with engineers, attorneys and paralegals to build AI capabilities, track adoption and system performance, and shape future investment decisions.…

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