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A character uses a bow and arrow in Persona 3 Reload.

Persona 3 Reload leads a surprisingly strong batch of Xbox Game Pass additions

A lot of games will be hitting Xbox Game Pass on day one over the next couple of weeks, including Atlus' Persona 3 Reload.
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These Activision Blizzard games need to come to Xbox Game Pass this year

From Diablo IV to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, these are the Activision Blizzard games we hope to see added to Xbox Game Pass in 2024.

How to use the Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11

The Windows Command Prompt might be old, but it's still a useful tool for tweaking, diagnosing, and exploring your Windows 10 or 11 PC. Here's how to use it.
A laptop screen shows the home page for ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.

This one image breaks ChatGPT each and every time

ChatGPT can handle all sorts of images, but this particular image is just too much.
Various Microsoft branded peripherals accessories on a white background.

Microsoft accessories are back from the dead

Accessory maker Incase has secured the rights to manufacture and distribute a wide range of Microsoft-branded peripherals.
Harrison Ford holds a sword in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Xbox’s first stream of 2024 will include Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game

Xbox will host another Developer_Direct on January 18 that will give us our first concrete gameplay details on MachineGames' Indiana Jones title.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11

A Microsoft Account is the best way to experience Windows 11, but you can easily remove one after setup if you don't need it.
Jack Sparrow and pirate from Sea of Thieves.

The best co-op games on Xbox Series X

Looking for cooperative games on Xbox Series X? We've got you covered with the best co-op games the platform has to offer.
The Copilot key shown on a white keyboard.

For the first time in 30 years, your keyboard is about to be changed

Microsoft is bringing a major change to the keyboard we've all grown used to, and it's closer than you might think.
Pirates digging up treasure in Sea of Thieves.

The best multiplayer games on the Xbox Series X

Don't waste your time and money on all the boring games out there. Instead, check out this list of the best multiplayer games for Xbox Series X.
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

The biggest gaming news of 2023: Insomniac leak, GTA 6 reveal, and more

2023 was a tumultuous year for the game industry, full of leaks, layoffs, closures, and more. These were the stories that defined gaming in 2023.
Xbox Series X sitting against a wall.

The best Xbox Series X accessories

Take your Xbox Series X gaming experience to the next level with just a few of these essential gaming accessories built just for the next-generation console.
A phone with the OpenAI logo in front of a large Microsoft logo.

OpenAI and Microsoft sued by NY Times for copyright infringement

The NY Times has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its backer, Microsoft, of infringing its copyright by using its content to train their AI-powered products.
A zombie crawls toward a player on a boardwalk in Dead Island 2.

We predicted gaming’s 2023 future last December. Here’s what we got right

We made four bold predictions last December about where gaming was heading in 2023. Here's what we got right (and one thing we got very wrong).
A mother and daughter use the Surface Go 3 together.

The best laptops for kids, tested and selected by experts

Younger kids need great laptops just like older kids, and these are the best we could find that provide what those younger kids need.
The crew of the Saints Row reboot stands against a wall.

The video game industry flew too close to the sun in 2023. Now, its crashing back to Earth

After a few years of pricey acquisitions, the video game industry came crashing back to Earth in 2023.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick.

Bobby Kotick leaves Activation Blizzard next week amid Xbox shake ups

Controversial Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will finally leave Activision Blizzard on December 29.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

The best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts

If you're looking to save time while multitasking in Windows 11, then we have you covered with our picks for the best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts.
Xbox's logo used during the Extended Games Showcase

Xbox Year in Review 2023 is live: here’s how to see your stats

Xbox Wrapped 2023 is now live. If you'd like to see how you fared this year, we'll tell you what you need to know about checking out all of your stats.
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Windows 12 could repeat Windows 11’s big mistake

The first details about Windows 12 are coming out, and the rumored OS could repeat a big mistake of Windows 11.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Microsoft plans to charge for Windows 10 updates in the future

Microsoft will soon charge to maintain security updates on Windows 10.
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You can use Microsoft Teams to send text messages. Here’s how

You can create individual SMS chats or group chats easily via Microsoft Teams, or use your Android device to access Teams SMS chats.
A list of indie games on Xbox appears in a grid.

For Microsoft, indies aren’t Game Pass extras. They’re the future of Xbox

Xbox's James Lewis tells us why the company is doubling down on indie games and how AI fits into that mission.
Panos Panay with a Surface

I’m worried about the future of the Microsoft Surface

2023 has been a hard year for Microsoft's Surface, and it's left the PC brand with an uncertain future.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman standing on stage at a product event.

OpenAI is on fire — here’s what that means for ChatGPT and Windows

OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, fired CEO Sam Altman on November 17, kicking off a string of events that are still playing out.
Master Chief meeting the Weapon in Halo Infinite.

The best Xbox Series X exclusives

There won't be many exclusives on Microsoft's new console for awhile, but with our list of the best Xbox Series X exclusives, you'll know which to download.
Welcome screen of the Windows App on MacOS.

Windows is just an application now

Microsoft is launching a new Windows App to let you access your Windows PC remotely on a variety of devices.
Windows 11 Widgets pictured in a screenshot.

You can finally purge your PC of default Windows apps

A new EU regulation has forced Microsoft to allow users to uninstall default Windows apps.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

Windows 11 will soon harness your GPU for generative AI

Microsoft has partnered with Nvidia to launch a new release of TensorRT-LLM to make demanding AI workloads more accessible.
The art for Xbox and Inworld's AI partnership.

Microsoft is making AI game-writing tools for Xbox with Inworld AI

Microsoft and Inworld AI are partnering to create game-writing tools that can turn prompts into quests and dynamically generate stories and dialogue.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

‘Compact Mode’ can’t fix the Xbox app. Here’s what could

Microsoft revealed a new Compact Mode to enhance the Xbox app on Windows, but the app's problems run much deeper.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

A major Windows update just launched. Here’s what’s new

The latest Windows 11 update is here, and it's a big one. With wide access to Copilot, AI in Paint, and changes to Teams, there's a lot to dig into.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

I love Macs. But here are 5 reasons I keep coming back to Windows

Windows 11 and macOS are the two dominant operating systems in use today. But Windows holds three times the market share. Here are five reasons why.
The AI features in Windows 11 for Teams

In the year of AI, is background blur really the best we can do?

2023 has definitively been the year of AI, but with a new generation of hardware promising AI accelerators, what will we actually use them for?