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New Xbox Game Pass additions are looking quite wholesome

Xbox announced some new games coming to Game Pass through July 19, and they include some indies and AAs worth checking out.
A squad stands together in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s two beta periods are on the way

Activision announced that an early access beta period will be coming at the end of August, followed by an open beta.
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The new Surface Laptop beats the MacBook Air in every way but one

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset represents a stronger competitor to the Apple MacBook Air M3 than ever.
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Wise Data Recovery Pro review: Is it worth it?

Wise Data Recovery is a nice free option for file restoration, so I tested the low-cost pro version to find out if it's worth the cost.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

This new Windows 11 setting could improve performance and battery life

A new power setting is spotted in the new 26252 build Microsoft recently released giving users a new but hidden power setting enhancement.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

How to play Xbox Game Pass on Fire TV

Playing Xbox games no longer requires a console if you have a compatible Fire TV or Fire TV stick. Here's how to do it.
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How to get Microsoft Office for free

Microsoft Office can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to get Microsoft Office for free, using trials and student discounts.
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Surface Laptop 7th Edition review: my new daily carry

The 7th Edition of the Surface Laptop achieves a level of greatness never before seen in the line.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate logo.

This Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal shaves a few bucks off a membership

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a few dollars off of its already cheap price. If you want it, get it now. Includes access to cloud gaming and hundreds of titles.
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How to redeem codes on Xbox Series X

Game codes and gift cards and fantastic ways to get and receive gifts on your Xbox Series X/S. Knowing how to actually redeem those codes is a little harder.
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Tandem OLED laptops are here, but they’re not what you think

Dell's XPS 13 Copilot+ has a Tandem OLED display, but so does the Intel version. We dug into the facts to see what that means, and how it compares to Apple.
Games on Xbox Game Pass.

Is Xbox Game Pass really worth it anymore?

With Xbox Game Pass' new price and structure changes, the best deal in gaming is losing its value.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

This is the cheapest way to play Xbox Game Pass, but there’s a catch

You can now play Xbox games with an Amazon Fire TV stick, but that option comes with some notable caveats based on our tests.
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Xbox Game Pass is getting a price hike alongside complicated tier overhaul

All versions of Xbox Game Pass are getting a price hike, while Xbox Game Pass for Console will be replaced with Xbox Game Pass Standard.
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This 4-year-old PlayStation game is topping the sales charts

Sony had a big month in May. According to analyst data, a four-year-old PS4 exclusive was the top-selling game across all platforms.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

How to recover lost or deleted files on Windows

If you delete a file in Windows and desperately need it back, you're in luck! There are a few ways to recover lost files. Here's how to do it.
Apple's Craig Federighi introducing the new window tiling feature in macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

Don’t wait for macOS Sequoia. This app already has its best feature

Apple is bringing window snapping to macOS Sequoia, but there’s a better alternative app out there that does everything Apple can do -- plus a whole lot more.
The Notepad app on Windows 11.

It only took 41 years, but Notepad just got its most important update ever

After 41 years, Microsoft has added two essential features to its storied Notepad app in Windows 11, and you can get them now.
Deadeye, a person in an orange exosuit, fights dinosaurs in Exoprimal on a street.

Exoprimal ends its seasonal content, but it’s not going extinct just yet

Capcom's other dinosaur-fighting game Exoprimal won't release any new seasonal content, but you still have a chance to play.
Dell Snapdragon X Series laptops for Windows Copilot

Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors are the ultimate power convergence

Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors were like a match made in heaven with excellent performance, and great productivity support. Learn more.
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I finally switched to Microsoft Edge for this one feature

Despite using Google Chrome for many years, this simple productivity feature in Microsoft Edge finally made me switch.
Fallout 3 key art featuring the protagonist wearing the iconic power armor.

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this Independence Day weekend (July 4-7)

If you need something to play over this Independence Day holiday weekend, try these three fitting games on Xbox Game Pass.
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Xbox Live is down, so you can’t sign into your Xbox account

Account and profile features for Xbox Live are currently experiencing a major outage, rendering many games on the console unplayable.
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July’s Xbox Game Pass lineup is the best the service has offered in months

Xbox Game Pass is getting a great batch of games in July, including a lot of indie standouts.
A flesh monster appears in Still Wakes the Deep.

Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie

If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
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A dangerous new jailbreak for AI chatbots was just discovered

Microsoft released more details about a troubling new generative AI jailbreak technique, called "Skeleton Key," that bypasses a chatbot's safety guardrails.
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage delayed because of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Life is Strange spiritual successor Lost Records: Bloom & Rage got delayed until 2025 because a new, official Life is Strange game launches this October.
Media Player inside Windows 11.

I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me

I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad.
A soccer player in EA Sports FC 24.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 28-30)

Xbox Game Pass has added some solid games recently. Here are three worth checking out this weekend.
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Surfaced patent shows what an Xbox streaming console would’ve looked like

An older patent shows what the Xbox Keystone streaming device would've looked like.
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The best free data recovery software we recommend using

We compare the top free data recovery software for your PC and Mac to help you pick which is best to help restore your lost files.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

Game Pass is coming to your Amazon Fire TV, even if you don’t own an Xbox

Amazon and Microsoft announced that the Xbox app is coming to Fire TV devices, another way to stream Xbox games without a separate console.
A Samsung TV shows the Xbox Game Pass app that comes in the Samsung Gaming Hub.

I replaced my Xbox with a smart TV, and it went better than I expected

Can a smart TV filled with gaming apps really replace your consoles? We put that question to the test.
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What to do when your Windows 11 laptop is plugged in but not charging

If your Windows 11 laptop is plugged in but isn't charging, there are a few fixes. Here's what to try first.