To make every choice matter, Pentiment rewrote the rules of narrative RPGs
In Pentiment, every choice you make has a history-shaping impact. Senior Producer Alec Frey explains how a 14-person team accomplished that feat.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is the standard for Windows 11 detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a new competitor that hopes to take the throne.
You need to start using these 5 hidden Xbox Series X features
If you're looking to customize your Xbox Series X, you need to check out these five useful features.
It’s not just you: Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is having gaming issues
Microsoft has confirmed that the latest version of Windows 11 is causing a lag when running certain games and apps a month after the 22H2 update was released.
The best free Xbox Series X games
Xbox Series X has an impressive lineup of free-to-play games. From Fortnite and Warframe to Fall Guys and Halo Infinite, here are the best free Series X games.
Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits
Microsoft has just fixed a whole lot of dangerous vulnerabilities as part of its latest Windows patch.
These new Zoom features take on Teams and Outlook in a serious way
Zoom has announced its in-house Mail and Calendar clients, which will soon be available in beta.
Microsoft’s DirectStorage can now boost your game loading times by 200%
Microsoft has just released DirectStorage 1.1, officially adding the long-awaited GPU decompression that could lower loading times by 200%.
Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update
Microsoft has given us a glimpse of a feature that "Moment 2" may bring as early as January 2023.
You can get a free PC Game Pass subscription via Twitch subscriptions
Microsoft and Twitch are teaming up to give out free PC Game Pass subscriptions for every Twitch subscription purchase or gift for a limited time.
Windows 11 finally gets one of the best macOS features
A new Windows 11 feature being tested gives users the ability to open a mobile hotspot without having to handle their smartphone.
It’s not just you — Microsoft admits its patches broke OneDrive
If OneDrive just started crashing and giving error messages on your computer, it might be Microsoft's fault since a recent update caused the problem.
All the reasons the new Surface devices are worse than before
The new Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 are solid devices but take a step back from their predecessors in some meaningful ways.
Why I’m using the Microsoft Surface Duo in 2022, and why you should too
The Microsoft Surface Duo remains a terrible phone, but in 2022, it's a surprisingly great companion device.
How to use Microsoft Teams
Looking for a one-stop shop for your team's communication, file-sharing, and videoconferencing needs? Learn more about Microsoft Teams' free accounts today!
Is Microsoft’s new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise?
Microsoft really wants you to use the Edge browser, so much so that it has tied it to PC optimization in a new settings app.
Microsoft data breach exposed sensitive data of 65,000 companies
Microsoft is in a disagreement with a security research firm regarding how a recent breach of its servers has been handled.
Microsoft is looking to create its own mobile app store, according to filings
While Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard is being investigated, filings show that the company may be looking to bring the Xbox Store to mobile devices.
Microsoft Edge now warns when your typos can lead to being phished
Microsoft has added a new feature to its Defender SmartScreen service to protect users from landing on typo webpages that might be phishing scams.
Did Microsoft accidentally leak the next version of Windows?
There was a Windows desktop with a floating taskbar along the bottom and a toolbar along the top, and a floating search box in the center of the screen.
Microsoft’s DirectStorage may improve loading times by 200%, but don’t get too excited
Microsoft has introduced GPU decompression to DirectStorage 1.1, resulting in up to three times faster loading in games. There's a catch, though.
New Xbox service lets players submit accessibility feedback to developers
Microsoft Gaming Accessibility Testing Service will allow players with disabilities to send feedback directly to developers.
Xbox Game Pass now runs on more PCs and Surface devices
Microsoft continues its expansion of the Xbox Game Pass by updating the Xbox app to run natively on Arms-powered PCs and devices, like the new Surface Pro 9.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Surface Pro 8: here’s how they stack up
Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 is the latest iteration of the popular line, bringing some interesting changes to the Surface Pro 8.
The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD for a simpler lineup
Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop 5 at its annual hardware event, and there's one major change this year.
Microsoft Adaptive Accessories will be available October 25
Microsoft's Adaptive Accessories, which include the Xbox Adaptive Controller, will be available starting October 25.
The Surface Pro 9 embraces ARM chips and a splash of fresh color
Microsoft has announced the new Surface Pro 9, which now comes with an option for an ARM processor.
Microsoft Surface event 2022: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and more
Microsoft’s Surface event put the focus squarely on its laptops, but other products got plenty of airtime too. Here’s everything that the company announced.
Microsoft’s new Designer app offers DALL-E-like AI art creation for all
Microsoft Designer is a new AI-powered new creator tool that lets the technology do most of the work in developing a creative project.
Microsoft is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 (four years later)
Microsoft is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 with the aptly named Surface Studio 2+. Its specs show it's behind out of the gate, though.
Can’t get the Windows 11 22H2 update? There could be a good reason why
If you notice one of your computers got the Windows 11 22H2 update and the other didn't, it might be because Microsoft is protecting you from a sign-in problem.
This dangerous new hacker tool makes phishing worryingly easy
Setting up phishing campaigns for Microsoft 365 has become a relatively straightforward process due to a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Caffeine.
Microsoft says disabling these two Windows 11 features will boost gaming performance
Microsoft has just announced that some of the settings in Windows 11 can slow down gaming performance. Here's how to disable them.
The Windows 11 2022 Update could slow down file transfers by 40%
Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue regarding computers running the Windows 11 2022 Update (or version 22H2).