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Control protagonist Jesse explores the game's facility.

DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11: which is best for PC gaming?

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.
Spaceship on planet in Starfield.

Starfield: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Starfield: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Here's everything we know about Bethesda's upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield, from when we'll get to play it to the systems on which it'll be available.
Front angle of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 in silver against a white background.

This Surface Laptop 5 deal cuts $200 off the price — today only!

This Surface Laptop 5 deal cuts $200 off the price — today only!

Best Buy holds one of the best laptop deals available today, as it has the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 discounted to just $1,100.
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Save $30 on Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac or PC

Save $30 on Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac or PC

Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 is essential for many people, and right now you can buy it for less from Amazon.

Best video game deals for January 2023: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

Best video game deals for January 2023: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

If you're looking for video game deals for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, here are some of the best video games across various retailers.
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Best Xbox Live Gold deals for January 2023

Best Xbox Live Gold deals for January 2023

If you are trying to ease the boredom of being stuck at home, we have an Xbox Live Gold deal for you. Check out the best Xbox Live Gold deals.
A robot's face pulls apart as it screams in Atomic Heart.

If you think you know what to expect from Atomic Heart, think again

If you think you know what to expect from Atomic Heart, think again

If you're just expecting Atomic Heart to be Bioshock in Soviet Russia, you're going to be shocked by the full picture.
The Surface Laptop 5 on a table outside.

Don’t miss these laptop deals in Best Buy’s 4-day flash sale

Don’t miss these laptop deals in Best Buy’s 4-day flash sale

If you need a new laptop, you should take advantage of the discounts on Apple, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft devices from Best Buy's four-day flash sale.
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Best Buy is having a 4-day flash sale — here are the 12 best deals

Best Buy is having a 4-day flash sale — here are the 12 best deals

Best Buy has a huge 4-day flash sale going on and it includes huge discounts on TVs, Apple Watches, laptops, and much more.
Side angle of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ against a white background.

This Surface Pro 7+ with type cover is over $200 off at Walmart

This Surface Pro 7+ with type cover is over $200 off at Walmart

Right now you can get the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for just $600 at Best Buy, which makes for a savings of $218 from its regular price of $818.
Hands holding the Scuf Instinct Pro controller.

The best Xbox Series X controllers for 2023

The best Xbox Series X controllers for 2023

Looking for the best controllers for your Xbox Series X? Maybe you want some extra customization features or at least a unique design: Here are the best models!
Microsoft - Surface Pro 8 – 13” Touch Screen – Intel Core i5 – 8GB Memory – 128GB SSD – Device Only (Latest Model) - Platinum

This Surface Pro 8 is usually $1,350, but today it’s down to $900

This Surface Pro 8 is usually $1,350, but today it’s down to $900

One of the best Surface Pro deals is taking place at Best Buy today, where you can get the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for just $900.
Apple TV preview for the Microsoft App Store.

Microsoft just scored a big win with Apple

Microsoft just scored a big win with Apple

Apple TV and Apple Music have made their way to the Microsoft Store as downloadable apps.
A screen capture from the Redfall gameplay reveal.

Xbox and Bethesda’s Developer_Direct is their most important showcase ever

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.
A Hisense 70-inch Class A6G 4K TV on a white media console. Sunlight and shadows are cast across the living room.

Best Buy deals: save on TVs, laptops, iPad, Xbox Series S and more

Best Buy deals: save on TVs, laptops, iPad, Xbox Series S and more

Best Buy has some great deals right now including big savings on TVs, iPads, laptops, and much more. Here are the highlights.
Official Xbox art promoting energy saving, carbon awareness, and collective action.

Your Xbox is becoming carbon aware with new update

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.
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How to get Windows 11 for free

How to get Windows 11 for free

If you already have a legal Windows 10 installation, you can easily upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Here's how to do it.
Two players ride horses in Far Cry 6.

The Xbox Series X games with the best graphics

The Xbox Series X games with the best graphics

If you're looking for a handful of games that will make any onlooker's jaw drop, here are our picks for some of the Xbox Series X games with the best graphics.
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Xbox Game Pass adds a little and loses a lot this month

Xbox Game Pass adds a little and loses a lot this month

Xbox gains two Persona games and Monster Hunter Rise but will lose six great games in the process.
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This AI can spoof your voice after just three seconds

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.
A woman using the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 while sitting on a block.

Best Microsoft Surface Laptop deals for January 2023: Prices from $600

Best Microsoft Surface Laptop deals for January 2023: Prices from $600

Take a look at the best offers for Microsoft Surface products with these Surface Laptop deals, though you'll have to hurry if you want to enjoy the price cuts.
Bibliography in Word on a desktop computer.

Microsoft might put ChatGPT into Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

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.
Miles Morales and Peter Parker stand together in Spider-Man 2.

PS5 and Xbox Series X need to show us what they’re capable of in 2023

PS5 and Xbox Series X need to show us what they’re capable of in 2023

After two years of cross-generational support, 2023 needs to be the year where we learn what the PS5 and Xbox Series X are truly capable of.
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Microsoft Word Free Trial: Get a month of service for free

Microsoft Word Free Trial: Get a month of service for free

Microsoft Word, part of the Office suite, is an essential word processor -- but it's not free. If you're looking for a Microsoft Word free trial, read on.
An Asus TUF Dash gaming laptop sits open.

The 7 Best Laptop Deals in Best Buy’s 3-Day Flash Sale — From $150

The 7 Best Laptop Deals in Best Buy’s 3-Day Flash Sale — From $150

There's a three day sale going on at Best Buy. These sales bombard you with everything from 2-in-1's to gaming laptop deals, so we found the absolute best.
The Insignia 50-inch F30 Series 4K Smart Fire TV hangs in a living room.

Best Buy is having a 3-day flash sale: here are the 10 best deals

Best Buy is having a 3-day flash sale: here are the 10 best deals

Best Buy is having a great 3-day flash sale on a variety of electronics, from a high-end LG TV to a budget tablet, so be sure to check out this deal roundup!
Xbox Series X sitting against a wall.

How to gameshare on Xbox Series X

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.

Best Microsoft Surface Pro deals for January 2023

Best Microsoft Surface Pro deals for January 2023

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a fantastic Windows tablet, and we’ve scoured the web to bring you this list of the best Microsoft Surface Pro deals available now.
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How ChatGPT could help Microsoft dethrone Google Search

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?
The ROG Raikiri Pro sits on a table.

CES 2023: ROG’s Raikiri Pro controller’s built-in screen has Dreamcast vibes

CES 2023: ROG’s Raikiri Pro controller’s built-in screen has Dreamcast vibes

Republic of Gamers is launching its own PC controller, the Raikiri Pro, which shares a surprising similarity to the Dreamcast's gamepad.
Cal Kestis looking out over a desert town.

4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023

4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023

Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
S Pen menu in the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Best Buy is having a 24-hour flash sale – the 5 best deals

Best Buy is having a 24-hour flash sale – the 5 best deals

In time for the end of 2022, Best Buy's 24-hour sale includes discounts on the Microsoft Xbox Series S, iRobot Roomba i7+, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and more.
Xbox Series S placed on a white table with the controller just in front of it

This Xbox Series S deal is still live after the holidays

This Xbox Series S deal is still live after the holidays

The Xbox Series S has a rare discount right now, making it super cheap in time for the holidays.
The Xbox Series X controller on a black background.

Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

We may not have gotten Starfield this year, but Xbox was home to most of this year's boldest games.