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Microsoft is removing a Windows app that’s almost 30 years old

Microsoft's WordPad rich text editor is now among its deprecated apps, which signals a removal in a future update.
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How to use Microsoft Copilot in Teams, Powerpoint, Excel, and more

Microsoft Copilot is available through Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 now. Here's how to use it, and what you can do with the feature.
The screen of the Surface Pro 9.

Should you buy the Surface Pro 9, or wait for the Surface Pro 10?

The question of whether to buy now or wait for something better is the hard part of upgrading. With the Surface Pro 10 coming, should you wait or buy the Pro 9?
Microsoft Edge appears on a computer screen with plants and a window in the background.

Windows 11 will finally respect your default browser — in Europe

Edge keeps popping up even after you've chosen another default browser. That will change in the future, but only if you live in Europe.
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Google Calendar just fixed one of its most irritating bugs

For ages, using Google Calendar with Microsoft Outlook has been plagued by an infuriating bug when creating a meeting. It’s finally been fixed by Google.
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Windows just gave us another reason not to download fresh updates

If you tend to download optional updates as soon as possible, Microsoft has just given you another reason not to do it.
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Enters Beta This Week

Microsoft gives Activision Blizzard cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft

Microsoft will give cloud streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft in order to placate regulators wary of the acquisition.
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The impending Xbox 360 Store closure makes me wary of Game Pass’ future

The Xbox 360 Store is going away, and it now feels inevitable that this will one day happen to Xbox Game Pass and the current Microsoft Store.
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Microsoft says bizarre travel article was not created by ‘unsupervised AI’

Microsoft has claimed that an article on its travel pages citing a food bank as a must-see tourist attraction was not created by unsupervised AI.
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Microsoft ‘special event’ set for September – Surfaces and AI announcements likely

Microsoft will hold a special event in New York City on Thursday, September 21, though it's currently giving little away about what to expect.
A spacecraft in Starfield.

Starfield’s file size is massive no matter what platform you’re playing on

We learned the PC and Xbox Series X/S file sizes of Starfield, and it's as big as you'd expect from an RPG with such a staggering scope.
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Microsoft will shut down the Xbox 360 Store next year

Microsoft will shut down the Xbox 360 Store next year, preventing players from buying new games, DLC, movies, and TV shows.
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Microsoft is finally fixing one of the worst parts of Outlook

Microsoft is attempting to expand the storage limit for its Outlook email service with an update that allows OneDrive to support the sending of large files.
HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop on a desk with two monitors nearby displaying games and a keyboard and headset to the side.

This new Windows 11 feature is a great addition for PC gamers

The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview update brings exciting news for users with multiple high refresh rate monitors.
An Xbox home screen shows Starfield.

All Xbox home screens are getting a PS5-style makeover starting today

All Xbox consoles are getting a fresh face-lift, with a home screen redesign reminiscent of the PS5's interface.
The back lid of the Surface Laptop Studio.

The most powerful Surface laptop ever may launch later this year

Microsoft's follow-up to the Surface Laptop Studio may debut later this year with a much more powerful configuration.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is going to take even longer

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to move the deadline for its impending merger, narrowly avoiding yesterday's cutoff.
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Bing Chat fights back against workplace bans on AI

Microsoft has announced a new version of Bing Chat to help protect data and secure chat history.
Xbox Game Pass Core's logo over a library of games.

Your Xbox Live Gold subscription will turn into Xbox Game Pass Core this September

Goodbye, Xbox Live Gold. The $10 Xbox Game Pass Core subscription will replace the online service on September 14.
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Microsoft beat the FTC. Here’s what the controversial court ruling means for Xbox

Microsoft cleared its biggest hurdle to closing its Activision Blizzard acquisition, but the battle isn't quite over yet.
Characters shooting in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Microsoft wins FTC case, removing Xbox’s biggest Activision Blizzard acquisition hurdle

Microsoft has won its war with the FTC, paving the way for the company to close its troubled Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Windows 7 desktop.

Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
Call of Duty Warzone screenshot of 3 characters walking towards the camera.

FTC v. Microsoft: 5 surprising revelations from the court hearing that you need to know

From The Elder Scrolls VI's release window to the failures of cloud gaming, these were some of the biggest revelations to come out of Xbox's FTC trial.
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How to disable VBS in Windows 11 to improve gaming

Windows 11's security features can cause a drop in gaming performance. If you want to make sure yours isn't impacted, here's how to turn off VBS in Windows 11.
Spaceship on planet in Starfield.

Starfield: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Prepare your ship and crew for liftoff. Starfield is shaping up to be the massive sci-fi RPG Xbox fans have been waiting for. Here's everything we know about it.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

Common Windows 11 problems and how to fix them

Windows 11 is Microsoft's best and brightest operating system yet, but it still has problems. Here's how to fix some of the most common Windows 11 issues.
A person typing on a laptop that is showing the ChatGPT generative AI website.

ChatGPT can now generate working Windows 11 keys for free

A Twitter user has found a clever way to use ChatGPT to create free Windows 11 Pro keys with just a simple prompt -- but there’s a notable catch involved.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ sitting flat on a table.

Surface repair parts are now available via Microsoft Store

Microsoft has started selling replacement parts for its Surface devices in the Microsoft Store, making it easier for owners to repair their own machines.
Character with ISO Hemlock in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal temporarily blocked in U.S.

A U.S. judge has granted a request by the FTC to temporarily block Microsoft from proceeding with its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft may have ignored warnings about Bing Chat’s unhinged responses

Microsoft's Bing Chat has improved massively since it released, but a new reports suggest Microsoft ignored warnings about Bing Chat's bizarre behavior.
Switches on the Razer DeathStalker V2.

Windows 11 is about to make RGB peripherals way easier to use

A new Windows 11 Insider build adds support for Dynamic Lighting, which looks to unify the disparate RGB apps on PC.
Microsoft signage at the Meridian Building (formerly CompuWare) in Detroit, Michigan.

Microsoft to pay $20M over Xbox child privacy violations

Microsoft has agreed to pay $20 million to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over Xbox-related child privacy violations.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

This critical exploit could let hackers bypass your Mac’s defenses

Security researchers at Microsoft have found an exploit that could let hackers bypass one of your Mac’s most important defenses -- it’s time to update now.
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Will Windows AI Copilot be the ultimate PC accessibility tool?

Microsoft has announced the Windows Copilot at Build 2023, and it may end up being a valuable accessibility tool.