This console generation isn’t about games or hardware. It’s about services
While gaming console cycles have always been defined by hardware bumps and exclusives, this current generation shows us the power of services.
DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11: which is best for PC gaming?
DirectX 12 has been around for a few years, but some games still use DirectX 11. We break down differences between the graphics APIs so you know which to use.
Xbox and Bethesda’s Developer_Direct is their most important showcase ever
Xbox and Bethesda's Developer_Direct on January 25 will be one of Microsoft's most important game showcases ever. Here's why.
Your Xbox is becoming carbon aware with new update
Some small but important updates to the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series X make the gaming consoles more carbon aware.
This AI can spoof your voice after just three seconds
Microsoft has revealed VALL-E, an artificial intelligence that can replicate any voice using a three-second sample. It has huge potential -- and huge risks too.
Microsoft might put ChatGPT into Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
There is word that Microsoft is in collaboration with OpenAI to use its GPT model to bring AI text generation to its Office suite.
How to gameshare on Xbox Series X
One drawback with digital games is not being able to share your games, but the Xbox Series X has a solution. Here's everything you need to know about gameshare.
How ChatGPT could help Microsoft dethrone Google Search
Microsoft has a secret plan to steal Google’s search crown, and it involves incorporating the ChatGPT AI into its Bing search engine. But will it work?
How to sync an Xbox Series X controller
There are a few things you should know about pairing Xbox controllers with your shiny new Xbox Series X system. Here's how to sync an Xbox Series X controller.
Xbox Series X tips and tricks: how to set up your new console
Don't dig through layers of menus on your own. We've compiled a list of the best tips and tricks you should know about to get the most out of the Xbox Series X.
This critical macOS flaw may leave your Mac defenseless
Macs are known for their security, but Microsoft has discovered a serious flaw that could let hackers waltz past one of macOS’s strongest defensive tools.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i: which 2-in-1 is best?
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 makes for a better laptop if it's your primary machine. But as an adjunct to another machine, the IdeaPad Duet 5i is appealing.
Lagging in games? This Windows 11 update might fix the problem
Microsoft has released a safeguard hold to prevent automatic updates to the latest version of Windows 11 and the gaming issues have been resolved.
FTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
The FTC has filed a complaint about Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft’s price hike on Xbox games will apply to PC, Steam
Microsoft's PC games will cost $70 starting in 2023, a spokesperson confirmed to Digital Trends.
How to take a screenshot on Windows 11
You can take a screenshot in Windows 11 in a few different ways. Some of them will be familiar to anyone who's taken a screenshot on Windows before.
Acer Swift Edge vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
The Acer Swift Edge is an incredibly thin and light laptop that still manages to pack in a beautiful OLED display. It outclasses the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5.
Xbox Series S $250 Black Friday price changed my tune on the console
The Xbox Series S is on sale for $250 this weekend, a price so low that it made me rethink the console's ultimate utility.
Microsoft offered Sony a 10-year Call of Duty deal for PlayStation, report says
A new report claims that Microsoft has offered Sony a 10-year commitment to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation.
You can now play Minesweeper (and more games) in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has launched a new Work for Games app that lets Microsoft Teams users play games like Minesweeper and Solitaire in meetings.
There’s a Clippy ugly holiday sweater — and it’s awesome
Clippy has returned in the form of an ugly Christmas sweater.
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.