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Special Orders board in Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley 1.6 has finally arrived on consoles and mobile

After almost eight months, Stardew Valley console and mobile players will finally get to experience the huge 1.6 update.
Master Chief holding a gun and a flaming grenade with a city behind him.

Halo 2 multiplayer maps are making a return for 20th anniversary

To celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite is getting seven recreated Halo 2 multiplayer maps.
Stardew Valley

Is the Stardew Valley 1.6 update on consoles and mobile? Switch, PS5, Xbox, more

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has already released for PC, but console players are wondering when they'll get a chance to check out of all of the new changes.
A cockpit view in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Xbox Game Pass is getting tons of new games following Black Ops 6 success

You could keep playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or you could play these other huge Xbox releases on Game Pass this month.
Spider-man running on the Asus ROG PG42UQG.

Gamers are finally flocking to Windows 11 after 3 years

After three years, Windows 11 is finally the dominant operating system on Steam, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

There’s a new challenger to one of our favorite laptops

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 15 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition are both 15-inch laptops with the newest chipsets. Which one is the better choice?
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 1-3)

Call of Duty may be the centerpiece of Xbox Game Pass right now, but there are plenty of other games to check out this weekend.
Luigi in Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

What’s new in November 2024: 7 games to keep an eye on

Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Lego Horizon Adventures, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 are just a few of the games you should have on your radar this month.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

You have one year to safely use Windows 10 before you’ll need to pay

Microsoft is bring its ESU program to consumers for the first time, allowing Windows 10 lovers to opt in for an extra year of security updates.
Players approach a vampire in Redfall that's floating outside a window.

Former Arkane Austin boss condemns Microsoft decision to close studio

The former president of Arkane Austin condemned the studio's closure in a new interview, saying it "was not a good decision."
Soldiers near a train in Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had a record-breaking three-day launch, according to Activision and Microsoft.
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Best gaming console deals: cheapest prices on PS5, Xbox S and X and Switch

We've collected the best prices on every console of this generation, from the disc-free PS5 to Xbox Series X to the Switch Lite. Here's how to save on gaming deals.
Students using Microsoft Office software on their laptops outside.

Best Microsoft Office deals: Get Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for free

Microsoft Office is paid software, so a discount is always welcome. Here are the best Microsoft Office deals you can find right now.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is forced to halt the Windows 11 24H2 update on some PCs

Yet another speed bump for Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 update.
Indiana Jones standing in the jungle.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: everything we know so far

Everyone's favorite part-time archeologist is getting the video game adaptation he deserves with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here is everything we know.
Max Caulfield

How to fix all paintings in Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Early in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, you can find and fix some paintings in the bar to earn a trophy or achievement. Here's where to find them all.
iOS 16 Work Focus with a Fantastical widget and two rows of work-related apps

This beloved Mac-only app has finally come to Windows

The Fantastical calendar app has been a fan favorite on Mac for over a decade, and now Windows users can finally join the club.
The Microsoft Windows logo surrounded by colors of red, green, yellow and blue.

I have really good news about Microsoft Teams

The new merged view for Microsoft Teams is coming to public preview next month, and threaded conversations are due next year.
A motorcycle jumps over a car in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: thrilling campaign helps the series rank up

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shocks and awes with a killer globe-trotting campaign, but its multiplayer remains the mixed bag we've come to expect year after year.
The HMD Skyline's camera.

A fresh Windows Phone design homage may be coming from HMD

HMD, makers of the Skyline phone, may have another Windows Phone-inspired device waiting in the wings if this leak is accurate.
A player runs in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer.

You might want to wait a bit to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Steam

Steam players are reporting issues with getting Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open, with the launcher causing complaints.
Microsoft Surface Go 3 sitting on table.

Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: From $447

If you're on the hunt for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals because you're a fan of Microsoft's touchscreen devices, you'll find the best offers right here.
A player holds a dead player as a body shield in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (October 25-27)

It's Call of Duty weekend, so it's time to fire up Xbox Game Pass and delve into some great games on the service.
Orisa throwing an arrow in Overwatch 2.

Blizzard is finally bringing 6v6 matches back to Overwatch 2 — for now

After a lot of consideration, Blizzard is set to add 6v6 back into Overwatch 2, although only in some test modes to start.
A bunch of Warcraft characters lunging to the right in front of an orange sunset.

Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct: how to watch and what to expect

Blizzard Entertainment has announced an online stream that'll look at the past and future of the Warcraft franchises — with some surprises.
A new black Xbox headset floating on a gray background.

Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years

Microsoft has released a tiny refresh of its Xbox Wireless Headset with improved battery life.
A player sprints away from someone shooting at them in Blindfire.

Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way

Blindfire is a new multiplayer shooter with a twist — players are fighting in complete darkness. We jumped into early access to put it to the test.
The lid of the Zenbook S 14.

No laptop has ever gotten this close to beating the M3 MacBook Air

The MacBook Air M3 is one of the best laptops made, with great performance and battery life. The Zenbook S 14 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chipset to the battle.
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The best budget laptops for 2024

Looking for a budget notebook for work or play? The best budget laptops will get the job done without gouging your wallet.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (October 18-20)

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty of games to check out this weekend, from MechWarrior to South Park.
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions

Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside.
Using an Android phone as a webcam.

Windows 11 to let you use your phone as a webcam

If you have an Android phone and you've updated to Windows 11 update 24H2, you don't need a third-party app to use your phone as a webcam anymore.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition review: the Intel comeback continues

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition matches an efficient Lunar Lake chipset with a quality build and a very nice display. And it's competitively priced.
A man in a scuba suit floating in the ocean and looking at an octopus.

Subnautica 2, the third Subnautica game, hits early access in 2025

Unknown Worlds revealed that Subnautica 2, which will have co-op for the first time, is coming to early access and Xbox Game Preview next year.