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Microsoft is no stranger to computers. The company has come a long way since ‘75 and now creates a range of products and services that span the entire spectrum of consumer tech. Whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Office or the latest from the Surface product family, chances are you’ve used a Microsoft product at one point or another. To help you make sense of the company’s many projects and endeavors, we’ve curated a hub that houses the latest news, reviews, and Microsoft-related tutorials. Windows was only the beginning, after all.

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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.
Leon and Ashley in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

How to unlock the Serpent’s Head in Resident Evil 4

Sylas attacking with chains surrounded by purple magic

The Mageseeker blends League of Legends lore with Hades’ action

A person looking at bar charts on a PC.

How to make a graph in Excel

windows 11 taskbar third party app pinning

Possible Windows 12 hardware system requirements revealed

Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

Microsoft Teams is about to get faster and much easier to use

Computer user touching on Microsoft word icon to open the program.

Get a $50 Amazon gift card when you subscribe to Microsoft 365

A lock surrounded by keys.

How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS

Cal Kestis, the main character of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, looks across the horizon.

The best upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2023 and beyond

Leon S. Kennedy shoots villagers in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

Where to get the Red9 in Resident Evil 4

Leon Kennedy walking in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

How to get the TMP in Resident Evil 4

OpenAI's website open on a MacBook, showing ChatGPT plugins.

ChatGPT just plugged itself into the internet. What happens next?

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

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.
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

ChatGPT vs. Bing Chat: which is the best AI chatbot?

ChatGPT vs. Bing Chat: which is the best AI chatbot?

ChatGPT and Bing Chat are two exciting natural language chatbots that are making human-to-machine interactions easier than ever. Here's how they compare.
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

Bing Chat: how to use Microsoft’s own version of ChatGPT

Bing Chat: how to use Microsoft’s own version of ChatGPT

The new Microsoft Bing search engine and Edge browser include an AI that's faster and more advanced than OpenAI's ChatGPT, and you can preview it right now.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought

Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought

Windows 11's default screenshot app, the Snipping Tool, has a bug that can leave portions of your cropped screenshots intact and recoverable.
Diablo IV characters stand in a cathedral.

Diablo IV’s always-online play threatens an otherwise killer time

Diablo IV's enjoyable open beta is held back by underwhelming MMO elements.
A screen capture from the Redfall gameplay reveal.

Redfall isn’t just a fun vampire shooter. It’s a takedown of the ultra-rich

Redfall creative director Harvey Smith tells us how Arkane's vampire shooter takes aim at society's true bloodsuckers.
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

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.
Bing Image Creator being used in the Edge sidebar.

Bing Image Creator brings DALL-E AI-generated images to your browser

Bing Image Creator brings DALL-E AI-generated images to your browser

Microsoft's momentum on generative AI continues with Bing Image Creator, its text-to-image tool built into Edge.
Close up of ChatGPT and OpenAI logo.

ChatGPT was down nearly all day, chat history still in progress

ChatGPT was down nearly all day, chat history still in progress

An outage struck ChatGPT for most of the day, including on OpenAI's paid service, ChatGPT Plus.
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The Windows 11 taskbar is getting an important new update

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

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.
Installing RAM in a desktop PC.

How to build a PC from scratch: A beginner’s guide for building your own desktop computer

How to build a PC from scratch: A beginner’s guide for building your own desktop computer

Building a computer might seem intimidating, but DIY PC building can be a lot of fun, and with a little help, anyone can do it. Here's how.
Using a Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 sitting on a couch with a dog.

Microsoft still sells the Surface Laptop 4, and it’s $200 off

Microsoft still sells the Surface Laptop 4, and it’s $200 off

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is still a viable laptop option, and one of the best laptop deals available at just $700 right now.
Two Spartans side by side in Halo Infinite.

The best Xbox Series X games for 2023

The best Xbox Series X games for 2023

The Xbox Series X is here and already kicking off the next generation of consoles with tons of memorable games. Here are the best ones to check out for 2023.
Diablo 4 promotional image of Lillith

Diablo 4 beta rewards: how to earn all titles and cosmetics

Diablo 4 beta rewards: how to earn all titles and cosmetics

Your beta progress won't carry over to the full Diablo 4 release, but you can earn a few unique rewards that do.
Microsoft Copilot creating a PowerPoint presentation for a user.

PowerPoint will use ChatGPT to create entire slideshows for you

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.
Microsoft Edge browser showing Bing Chat on an iPhone.

Microsoft’s Bing Chat waitlist is gone — how to sign up now

Microsoft’s Bing Chat waitlist is gone — how to sign up now

It seems Microsoft is doing away with the Bing Chat waitlist, and anyone can sign up to try out the AI chatbot now.
A woman using a Dell Inspiron 14 laptop.

Dell’s first Windows 11 ARM laptop is priced like a Chromebook

Dell’s first Windows 11 ARM laptop is priced like a Chromebook

Dell's new Inspiron 14 might be the budget ARM laptop you've been looking for, with long battery life, plenty of ports, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
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Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items

Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items

A quest included in Fortnite's Week 1 challenges requires you to score one of a Nitro Drifter race car and destroy some objects.
Laptop sitting on a desk showing Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Teams experience

Finally, you’ll soon be able to use 3D avatars on Teams calls

Finally, you’ll soon be able to use 3D avatars on Teams calls

Microsoft is finally set to roll out a Teams feature that was supposed to highlight its place in the metaverse.
Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance

Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance

An obscure security feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10 could be impacting gaming performance, according to a new set of benchmarks. Should you disable it?