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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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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

A laptop running Windows 11.

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

Installing RAM in a desktop PC.

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

A spacecraft in Starfield.

The best upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2023 and beyond

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

Two Spartans side by side in Halo Infinite.

The best Xbox Series X games for 2023

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

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

Microsoft Copilot creating a PowerPoint presentation for a user.

PowerPoint will use ChatGPT to create entire slideshows for you

Microsoft Edge browser showing Bing Chat on an iPhone.

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

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how

You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how

The Thunder Shotgun was technically vaulted in Fortnite Season 2, but Epic potentially overlooked this weapon drop.
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Former PS5 exclusive Ghostwire: Tokyo Comes to Xbox Game Pass in April

Former PS5 exclusive Ghostwire: Tokyo Comes to Xbox Game Pass in April

Ghostwire: Tokyo is finally coming to Xbox after its timed exclusivity period on PlayStation -- and it's bringing new content.
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Time is running out to play Battlefield 2042 for free

Time is running out to play Battlefield 2042 for free

You've got just around 24 hours left to play Battlefield 2042 for free on Steam.
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How to convert a PDF to a Word document

How to convert a PDF to a Word document

PDF files are great, but you might need to make some changes in Word. Here's how to convert a PDF file into a Word document using a few of our favorite methods.
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How to split screen on a Chromebook

How to split screen on a Chromebook

Ready for a multitasking session on your Chromebook? Here's how to use split screen on your Chromebook so you can view two sites or apps at the same time.
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Here’s how to rewatch the first public demo of ChatGPT-4

Here’s how to rewatch the first public demo of ChatGPT-4

OpenAI presented the first public demo of ChatGPT-4, showing off both its new features and limitations.
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Edge Copilot finally delivers on Microsoft’s Bing Chat promises

Microsoft has updated its Edge browser with the new Copilot feature, which includes Bing Chat, as well as compose and insight features powered by AI.
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Microsoft explains how thousands of Nvidia GPUs built ChatGPT

Microsoft explains how thousands of Nvidia GPUs built ChatGPT

ChatGPT has gone viral over the past few months, but it took several years, millions of dollars, and thousands of Nvidia GPUs to build the AI chatbot.
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How to record your computer screen

How to record your computer screen

Need to record your computer screen for a project or to share gaming fun with friends? Here's how to do it on different platforms via various apps and tools.
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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.
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Will my computer automatically update for daylight saving time?

Will my computer automatically update for daylight saving time?

Check out these fixes you can use if you're having trouble with your Windows or Mac automatically updating for daylight saving time.
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How to keep your Microsoft Teams status active

How to keep your Microsoft Teams status active

Learn how to keep Microsoft Teams active so you never appear as Away to your boss and are always reachable for calls and messages.
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How to use iMessage on Windows

How to use iMessage on Windows

Apple's iMessage chat app might be an Apple exclusive, but that doesn't mean you can't use it on Windows. Here's how to do it.
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Jasper AI: how to use the ChatGPT alternative now

Jasper AI: how to use the ChatGPT alternative now

Jasper AI is a ChatGPT alternative that caters to businesses and offers writing help that comes with customer support and customization options.
ChatGPT AI bot running a phone.

Microsoft will launch ChatGPT 4 with AI videos next week

Microsoft will launch ChatGPT 4 with AI videos next week

Microsoft has just revealed its plans to launch GPT-4 next week. This will power a new version of ChatGPT that could let you create AI videos and music.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

How to use Live Captions in Windows 11: add subtitles to any audio automatically

How to use Live Captions in Windows 11: add subtitles to any audio automatically

Live Captions are a great way to better understand audio, whether it's a film, a new song, or a conversation with a friend. Here's how to enable Live Captions.
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Grammarly’s new ChatGPT-like AI generator can do a lot more than proofread your writing

Grammarly’s new ChatGPT-like AI generator can do a lot more than proofread your writing

GrammarlyGO is a new generative text feature, like ChatGPT, but safer and more personalized. It will soon be rolling out to the Grammarly app and extension.
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DuckDuckGo is taking on ChatGPT without busting your privacy

DuckDuckGo is taking on ChatGPT without busting your privacy

DuckDuckGo is the latest browser to integrate ChatGPT-like AI smarts, but it’s doing so without invading your privacy thanks to its new DuckAssist search tool.