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Microsoft Reportedly Testing Xbox UI for PCs, Handheld-Like Features Found on Windows 11 Build

Microsoft wants to transform PC gaming with the simplicity of the Xbox console as a new interface is reportedly under testing.

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I was blown away by the design the Samsung Galaxy Book5 360, but it’s not the quietest operator

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 certainly looks the part – but does it have the performance to match?

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Microsoft Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon just got a key upgrade as AMD and Intel models play catch-up

Microsoft Copilot+ PCs packing AMD, Intel or Snapdragon chips are getting new features this month. Here's what's coming, when to expect it and why you should care!

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Craft new mines in Minecraft to mine and craft more in the April Fool's Day update you can actually play

Mojang Studios has released Craftmine for April Fool's Day, a real update that lets you, well, craft mines. This is a limited time snapshot that's available now.

Windows Central

I “downgraded” from a Windows laptop to a Chromebook. Here’s what happened.

The Chromebook is so often looked down upon, but its utility, portability, and affordability make it a productivity machine that's perfect for people who might otherwise be living behind Windows.

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Gave up trying to install Chrome on Windows 11 because it wouldn’t work? Google has fixed this error, but I can’t believe how long it took

This was a baffling mistake in the first place, compounded by the length of time it took Google to resolve the problem.

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I'll never forget these three Windows apps that changed my life forever — So, where are they now as Microsoft turns 50?

I used (almost) every edition of Microsoft's operating system, so it's time to remember some of its iconic first-party programs.

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5 reasons it’s still important to consider Parallels for business

Run Windows on a Mac is a breeze with Parallels Desktop.

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First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 handheld PCs spotted in latest preview

References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.

Windows Central

The next-gen ROG Ally looks to be Xbox's first steps toward handheld gaming

Asus has announced a next-gen follow-up to the ever-popular ROG Ally, and an Xbox partnership may be only one of its secret weapons.

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Snapdragon X exclusive Copilot+ features begin trickling through to modern x86 Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft has announced that several Windows 11 Copilot+ AI features are graduating from Snapdragon X exclusivity to AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V PCs.

Tom’s Hardware

South of Midnight release date and launch times confirmed: Preload now and see when early access is available in your region

We Happy Few creators' next major IP, South of Midnight, is almost here. Here's when you can expect to play it in your home region.

Windows Central

I can trace my nerdom back to the original Xbox and Van Halen's '1984' album as Microsoft turns 50

As Microsoft celebrates 50 years, I look back at the origins of my nerdom, starting with the original Xbox and one of the first albums I ever owned.

Windows Central

The Xbox handheld is actually a next-gen ROG Ally — It's the best hardware crossover I could hope for

A new teaser shows that the Xbox handheld is actually going to be a next-gen ROG Ally.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages is coming to Blizzard's Battle.net storefront with Xbox cross-buy support

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the first Bethesda Softworks game to launch on Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net storefront, with Xbox cross-purchase support.

PC Gamer

'When a widespread outage affects devices from starting properly, Microsoft can broadly deploy targeted remediation': MS introduces 'quick machine recovery' for Windows 11

Seems like a sensible idea.

Windows Central

Windows 11's new headline security feature is now in testing — here's how it can help your PC

Windows 11’s new Quick Machine Recovery tool detects boot failures and applies fixes automatically. The feature is now in testing among Windows Insiders.

TechRadar

Blue, or green, or black? Windows 11’s infamous ‘screen of death’ error message is going through some confusing changes

The error screen known as the BSOD is undergoing a radical change, and while it’s a nice idea, I fear it could confuse more people than it helps.

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CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 brings retro benchmarking to systems from Windows 95 to Windows 11

Crystal Dew World has released a major update to CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0, with its scope extended to cover Windows 95/98/Me systems.

PC Gamer

Linus Torvalds admits 'pure incompetence' for missing the new Linux 6.14 kernel deadline but all is forgiven as the update is great news for non-Windows gaming

And it's all down to an improved NTsync driver.

TechRadar

Microsoft looks to be making a big change to how you install and log in to Windows 11 – and I’m not happy about it at all

Microsoft just blocked one workaround to install Windows 11 with a local account, and you can bet other fudges will be on the chopping block, too.

PC Gamer

Windows 11 now has a publicly available roadmap so you can get to see what forthcoming horrors or awesome features await you

It's all about transparency, according to Microsoft.

TechRadar

Here's why you should reinstall Windows 11 every two months - no, I'm not kidding

Just a friendly reminder to reinstall Windows 11… again.

Windows Central

Revisiting Microsoft's biggest canceled devices — from revolutionary phones to dual-screen PCs

As Microsoft turns 50, we take a look at some of the canceled devices we almost had from the Redmond giant.

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I swapped my Windows mouse for an Apple Magic Trackpad. Here’s what happened.

I ditched my mouse and bought a Magic Trackpad to see how it would affect my workflow. Is it worth making the switch? Here's what I found out.

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