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The future of Windows could include fewer ads and distracting upsells

Microsoft may finally be addressing one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11: the constant ads and upsells. According to Scott Hanselman, one of the engineering minds leading the charge for the new Windows fixes, the company is now working toward making Windows 11 a more “calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells”, […]
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Windows might finally fix one of its most annoying setup problems

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Microsoft is cutting down Copilot “bloat” in Windows 11

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Windows 11 wants to run like a MacBook Neo, starting with memory efficiency

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Windows 11 is bringing back a feature users have wanted for years

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Microsoft PowerToys update is bringing three key upgrades to your Windows PC

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Microsoft will no longer auto-install M365 Copilot app on Windows PCs

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Intel Arc update adds pre-compiled shaders to speed up game load times by up to 3x

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Locked out of C drive on your Windows PC? Microsoft outlines fix for Samsung app bug

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Windows 11 is readying support for 1,000+ Hz monitors, assuming you got one

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Windows 11 bug is rasing hell for users and Samsung laptops are worst hit

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Microsoft is bringing an AI helper to Xbox consoles

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Your ROG Xbox Ally X is about to get a free performance upgrade soon

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally X in April, promising up to 30% better performance — for free, and without touching the hardware.
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Your PC could soon play old Xbox and Xbox 360 games officially

An official emulator from Microsoft could be in the works, allowing original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to run on PCs.
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Microsoft reveals Copilot Health, an AI to make sense of your wearable and medical reports

Microsoft's Copilot Health brings together your health records, wearables, and lab results in one place, turning confusing data into personalized, actionable insights.
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Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same

Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs in April, bringing a full controller-optimized gaming experience to laptops, desktops, and tablets.
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Microsoft finally shares details of the Xbox Project Helix console and its AMD heart

Xbox Project Helix will feature a custom AMD silicon and support next-gen pipelines for ray-tracing and frame generation tech, while also unifying the game development pipeline for PC and console.
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Xbox’s PC-console hybrid Project Helix was a decade in the making

Project Helix may feel like a new idea, but Microsoft has reportedly been working toward merging Xbox and PC gaming for nearly a decade.
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PlayStation won the console war, but Microsoft’s Project Helix is the plot twist

After years of trailing behind PlayStation, Microsoft's Project Helix could be a game-changer that combines PC and console gaming.
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The Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory

If you’ve spent any time following gaming news in early 2026, you might think the end of Xbox is right around the corner. Between reports of a 32% year-over-year drop in hardware revenue, the sudden departure of longtime Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and wild speculation that Microsoft might pivot the entire gaming division toward AI, […]
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Xbox Project Helix may cost $1,200 with massive performance upgrades

A new rumor suggests Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $999 and $1,200 while delivering major performance gains over the Xbox Series X.
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Microsoft Copilot just made browser switching a thing of the past

Microsoft is updating Copilot on Windows with a built-in side-pane browser, allowing users to open links, research across tabs, and summarize information without leaving the app.
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Microsoft pulls “Real Talk” mode for Copilot AI chats that had more personality

Microsoft axed Copilot's Real Talk mode four months after its US debut — the one version of its AI that could actually disagree with you and mean it.
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Microsoft’s new browser tool will make websites more keyboard-friendly

Microsoft Edge's new focusgroup attribute lets developers make keyboard-friendly websites with a single line of HTML — no JavaScript libraries, no complex code, no excuses.
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Microsoft’s next Xbox console is Project Helix, and it will run PC games too

Microsoft confirms that its next Xbox console, Project Helix, will focus on performance and support both Xbox and PC games.
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Xbox Game Pass just dropped one of its hottest waves yet

Xbox Game Pass March 2026 Wave 1 includes Cyberpunk 2077, EA Sports F1 25, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, delivering one of the subscription service’s strongest lineups in recent memory.
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Is the Xbox ending? Don’t count on it yet

A viral claim about the “end of Xbox” is spreading, but Microsoft’s strategy suggests the brand is evolving, not disappearing.
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Microsoft’s new Copilot Tasks finally does the work for you

Microsoft's Copilot Tasks shifts AI from chat to action, silently handling everything from apartment hunting to canceling subscriptions while you focus on other things.
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New Xbox leadership commits to consoles and first-party games

In their first interview since taking over, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty pledge commitment to consoles, first-party studios, and creative culture.
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Microsoft’s shift could affect your next console purchase

Xbox founder Seamus Blackley cautions that Microsoft could deprioritize consoles in favor of AI, raising concerns about Xbox’s long-term future under new leadership.
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Xbox might turn Game Pass Ultimate into a mega bundle

Microsoft may bundle World of Warcraft, Fallout 1st, and Minecraft Realms subscriptions into Game Pass Ultimate, making the $30 tier far more valuable.
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Microsoft’s new gaming chief makes bold promises about AI in gaming

Microsoft names former AI products head Asha Sharma as its gaming chief, and she has sparked heated debate over her professional journey and AI's role in the gaming ecosystem.
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Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft as Xbox chief as new head draws future strategy

Phil Spencer is leaving alongside Sarah Bond, while Asha Sharma steps into the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming.
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The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support

Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing.
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Check your Copilot settings after this confidential email bug

Microsoft says a Copilot "work tab" bug summarized confidential emails from Sent Items and Drafts despite labels and DLP. A fix is rolling out, but scope details are missing, so admins should validate behavior now.
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Windows 11 is adding a speed test, you can run it from the taskbar

Windows 11 is adding a built-in speed test you can launch from the taskbar area, letting you quickly check Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular performance and troubleshoot slow connections without installing extra tools.
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Microsoft develops storage that lets you backup data that lasts 10,000 years

Microsoft says glass data storage can preserve data for 10,000 years, using lasers to write voxels inside silica plates. It’s built for archives, but scaling write speed and reader access remain big hurdles.
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Your Xbox Game Pass library is getting a serious upgrade with The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and more

Microsoft has revealed the full list of titles heading to your Xbox Game Pass library in the second February 2026 wave, and it's packed with major releases.