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).
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Microsoft plans to charge for Windows 10 updates in the future
Microsoft will soon charge to maintain security updates on Windows 10.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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?
The best all-in-one computers for 2023
If you want a desktop PC without having to mess around with a separate monitor, an all-in-one PC is for you. Here are the best all-in-one computers you can buy.
Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard: What does that mean for you?
After nearly two years, Microsoft finally acquired Activision Blizzard. Here's what that means for players and Xbox's future.
Microsoft finally closes its $69B Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after nearly two years of scrutiny from regulators.
This sleeper Asus laptop is faster and cheaper than Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 3
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is less expensive than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 at the low end, and a better value overall thanks to a superior OLED display.
Google is killing your passwords, and security experts are (mostly) happy
Google is pushing for users to set passkeys as the default log-in option. A former FBI expert says it's good progress, but you should still be cautious.
Microsoft admits defeat on its controversial OneDrive change
Microsoft has backtracked on plans to double charge its data quota for images in OneDrive after criticism from users.
Is the MacBook Pro 14 still better than the Surface Laptop Studio 2?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a very good laptop with good performance and a ton of flexibility. But the Apple MacBook Pro 14 remains best of class.
Will Starfield come to PS5?
Xbox and PC players are exploring the endless planets of Bethesda's new RPG Starfield, but PS5 owners have been left out. Will Starfield ever come to PS5?
Don’t buy the Surface Laptop Go 3 — here’s what you should get instead
Microsoft priced the budget-oriented Surface Laptop Go 3 at midrange levels. That was a mistake. It simply can't compete at this level.
If you have an AMD GPU, stay away from the latest Windows Update
The latest Windows 11 update hasn't been too kind to the owners of AMD graphics cards.
Against the Dell XPS 15, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 falters
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 seriously ups the performance -- on paper. That makes it a stronger competitor to the excellent Dell XPS 15, at least in theory.
The Surface Laptop Go 3 is no match for the MacBook Air
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 got a price increase, putting it in competition with two excellent laptops in the Apple MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Air M2.
Windows 11 is turning into Windows 12 right in front of us
Microsoft is adding new AI features to Windows 11, and that could form the foundation of Windows 12 when we finally see it.