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Theming on SwiftKey

I hate my iPhone’s keyboard, but this app made it better

Apple's default iPhone keyboard is boring and frustratingly lacking. Microsoft's SwiftKey keyboard opens a whole new world of fun and convenient possibilities.
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Microsoft just gave you a new way to stay safe from viruses

Password-protected viruses have long been a tactic for hackers to evade detection, but Microsoft has just unleashed a new way of putting them to the sword.
An office with multiple people working.

How to share a printer on Windows

Windows can easily share a printer with PCs and Macs, but Microsoft buried the controls several layers deep and in an unlikely location.
The SoC inside the Xbox Series X.

Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true

Quick Resume is one of the most anticipated Xbox features that are yet to come to PC. Will Microsoft find a way to add it to Windows?
Person holding Nintendo Switch, looking at the home screen.

The bestselling consoles of all time

Some video game consoles have sold tens of millions of units and launched features that forever changed gaming. Here are the bestselling consoles of all time.
The Epson Workforce WF-110 printer.

How to set a default printer on Windows or Mac

Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.
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The 50 best video games of all time

From Doom to Breath of the Wild, we believe these 50 games represent the best of what video games have to offer.
Bing Chat open on a smartphone showing visual results.

The updated Bing Chat leapfrogs ChatGPT in 6 important new ways

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of Bing Chat that brings some exciting new features that even ChatGPT doesn't have.
A character levitates a book in Redfall.

With Redfall’s stumbles, the pressure is on for Starfield

With Redfall earning disappointing reviews, the pressure is on for Starfield as Xbox struggles to find a big-budget hit.
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

Microsoft has a new way to keep ChatGPT ethical, but will it work?

Microsoft shut down its AI ethics team in March, but the company says it’s still working on ways to keep ChatGPT and responsible and prevent further scandals.
A screenshot of Microsoft's new Designer app.

Microsoft’s new Designer app makes generative AI dead simple

The Microsoft designer app is now available as a public preview.
Key art showing multiple devices playing games via the cloud.

Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

With Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by the CMA, all eyes should be on cloud gaming.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer

The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you.
Phone Link for iOS will be available for Windows 11 starting in mid-May.

Windows 11 is finally going to play nice with your iPhone

Phone Link for iOS will be available for Windows 11 starting in mid-May, allowing for iMessage-like support.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked in the U.K. over cloud concerns

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition attempt has been blocked by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

Even Microsoft thinks ChatGPT needs to be regulated — here’s why

ChatGPT and other AI tools have developed so fast that regulation is needed to keep them in check, according to a Microsoft-backed software trade group.
Four players stand together in the 4v4 PvP mode of Minecraft Legends.

All mounts in Minecraft Legends and how to get them

The world may not be infinite, but it is still very large. Here are all the mounts you can ride in Minecraft Legends, what they do, and where to find them.
The ChatGPT website on a laptop's screen as the laptop sits on a counter in front of a black background.

You won’t believe how much ChatGPT costs to operate

Pricey hardware keeps ChatGPT alive, but Microsft might step in to save the day with its own AI chip.
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Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over AI training

Elon Musk has threatened to sue Microsoft, accusing the computer giant of illegally using Twitter data to train its AI tools.
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The dark side of ChatGPT: things it can do, even though it shouldn’t

OpenAI's ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but unfortunately, that power can easily be used for all the wrong reasons.
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Newcastle raises his shield in Apex Legends.

The best Xbox One games to play right now

After eight years on the shelves, the list of the best Xbox One games is massive. Halo, Gears, and everything in between -- here are the games you should have.
The new snipping tool in Windows 11.

Windows 11 is ditching this almost 20-year-old classic feature

Windows 11 is rolling out a major change to the function of the Print Screen key.
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

Bing Chat just got so much better in two important ways

Microsoft just announced significant upgrades to Bing Chat, giving the AI a longer memory after limiting it soon after release. Creating images is easier also.
The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock is available today for $300.

Signs point to Microsoft finally giving up on the Surface Connect port

The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock is available today for $300.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

Someone just used ChatGPT to generate free Windows keys

ChatGPT can do a lot, and now we can add generating valid Windows keys to the list. It shows what the chatbot is capable of if it is cleverly manipulated.
The new Bing preview screen appears on a Surface Laptop Studio.

This Bing flaw let hackers change search results and steal your files

A serious bug in Microsoft’s Azure platform could have let hackers switch up search results and steal the files of millions of users, a security firm has found.
Windows 10X

More details leak about a modernized, modular Windows 12

A new report claims that Windows 12 may be built on the same foundation as the abandoned Windows 10X project.
Bing Image Creator generated a realistic, yet artistic image of a hand drawing a hand.

How to use Bing Image Creator to generate AI images for free

Bing Image Creator is a new AI tool that generates pictures based on your description. It works within Bing Chat, but there's also a way to access it directly.
Google Bard responses on a screen.

Google Bard avoids the critical flaws of Bing Chat

Google Bard is finally in the hands of the public, and its focused responses help it avoid the critical errors Bing Chat launched with.
ChatGPT versus Google on smartphones.

You can now try out Google’s Bard, the rival to ChatGPT

Google has just announced that its new conversational AI, Bard, is now available for testing. Here's how you can try it out.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

The Windows 11 taskbar is getting an important new update

Microsoft is giving developers the opportunity to give third-party apps pinning permissions.
A laptop running Windows 11.

If your PC is running slowly, the latest Windows 11 update may be to blame

The latest Windows 11 update may have affected boot and loading times on many PCs.
Microsoft Copilot creating a PowerPoint presentation for a user.

PowerPoint will use ChatGPT to create entire slideshows for you

At an event dubbed The Future of Work with AI, Microsoft outlined how its products can help its users and enhance their work, both now and in the future.