Microsoft Copilot ‘spews data all over the floors,’ says influential CEO
The CEO of Salesforce had some strong words for Microsoft Copilot, comparing the AI assistant to the long-retired Microsoft Clippy.
Black Ops 6 isn’t the only Activision Blizzard game coming to Xbox Game Pass this month
As expected, Xbox Game Pass' offerings for the rest of October mostly consist of Call of Duty games, but Starcraft is coming too.
Windows 11 24H2 may crash your PC if you have a certain SSD
The highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update appears to be causing crashes in some PCs.
Microsoft ends support for this four-year-old Surface device
Driver and firmware update support for the Surface Laptop Go officially ended on October 13, four years after its release.
Microsoft is fixing my biggest problem with Windows 11 on handhelds
Microsoft just published a new preview build for Windows 11 that includes significant changes to the onscreen keyboard targeted at handheld gaming PCs.
After years of promises, Xbox might let you stream games you own
Following up on a promise made when xCloud was first announced, Xbox might finally let you stream games you own, says a new report.
Windows 11 is creating an ‘undeletable’ 8.63GB cache
The undeletable cache issue stems from the "checkpoint update" system, a feature designed to download smaller, incremental patches instead of full updates.
Activision weighs in on Call of Duty toxicity ahead of Black Ops 6
Activision knows Black Ops 6 will likely be another bed of toxicity, so it has some tools to help.
Microsoft’s forgotten Android phone just got its final update
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2, Microsoft's last Android phone, is now receiving its final software update.
Microsoft Word may delete your files — here’s how to avoid it
A new bug in Microsoft Word is randomly deleting user files, but we know how to work around it.
Multiple Halo projects in development as series moves to Unreal Engine 5
After a few years struggling with Halo Infinite, 343 Industries is changing its name to Halo Studios and has some big changes in the works.
It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown
Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round
Thanks to $6.6 billion in funding and a $157 billion valuation, OpenAI is now one of the wealthiest private enterprises on the planet.
Copilot Pro: how to use Microsoft’s advanced AI sidekick
Get ready to transform Copilot Pro from a helpful tool to a productivity powerhouse.
It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years
Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a workaround, though.
Hi-Fi Rush 2 is still in development under new owner
A Krafton executive revealed that Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already in development when it bought Tango, and that work on it will continue.
2 critically acclaimed indies are coming to Game Pass this month
Xbox Game Pass is getting one great Halloween indie and another action masterclass in the first leg of October.
Microsoft is finally making Copilot+ laptops useful for AI
Microsoft is rolling out a ton of new features for Copilot+ laptops starting today, including the highly controversial Recall.
Microsoft Copilot now has a voice and can ‘see what you see’ on the internet
Microsoft is taking Copilot to the next level with several new features, including one that sees what you do online.
This Asus tablet nearly beats the Microsoft Surface Pro — and it’s $700 cheaper
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and the Asus ProArt PZ13 are the two best detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Surface Pro 11 is more refined and more expensive.
We’re now one step closer to Xbox One emulation on PC
XWine1 is a translation layer that can help solve a lot of issues developers have had with Xbox One emulation.
Whatever you do, don’t install the Windows 11 September update
The September 11 KB5043145 update is causing PCs to display a blue screen of death and other issues. The tech giant is working on a fix.
Microsoft outlines Recall security: ‘The user is always in control’
When Microsoft's Recall was first announced, it caused quite the uproar. Microsoft addressed a lot of the security concerns in a lengthy blog post.
Xbox has added the first six Final Fantasy games to Xbox, PC
Xbox is expanding its JRPG catalog with eight new additions that dropped on the Xbox consoles and PC today.
The best keyboards for 2025
Choosing the best keyboard can be difficult given all the options begging for your bucks. Check out our favorites for gamers, creatives, the office, and more.
Sorry, Microsoft — AI isn’t the reason people are buying new laptops
With all the hype around AI PCs this year, you might think everyone is loving the AI on their laptops -- but the IDC thinks it's irrelevant to sales.
Xbox Game Pass’ next Blizzard additions are StarCraft’s single-player campaigns
Xbox announced at the Tokyo Game Show that StarCraft and StarCraft 2's solo campaigns are the next Blizzard games for Game Pass.
Microsoft is giving up control of the Copilot key
Microsoft brings helpful features and fixes with the new KB5043186 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, including the ability to customize the Copilot key.
Xbox is getting rid of its standalone Game Pass app
Xbox is moving features from the Game Pass app into the regular one, meaning you'll no longer have to open both to find the feature you want.
Revisit the days of translucent gaming gear with these new Xbox controllers
Xbox is following up on its Sky Cipher limited-edition controller by bringing new transparent color options to the Design Lab.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ‘ideal’ specs
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally has system requirements, and they call for 64GB of RAM for an ideal playing experience.
Microsoft just released its ‘unified gateway to Windows’ for Mac
Microsoft has officially launched its new Windows app, allowing users of various Cloud PC services to access Windows all from one app.
How much is Microsoft Office?

Microsoft 365 is now Microsoft Office, and it comes with a range of useful applications. You do have to pay for it though. Here's how much it costs.
Krafton CEO reveals one reason it bought Hi-Fi Rush studio
Most business deals like this are about money to some extent, but Krafton's CEO said the deal to buy Tango Gameworks was more about preserving creativity.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 won’t be as taxing on your PC
Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the largest, most performance-heavy games around, but the developers say its sequel might be a bit less taxing to play.
How to password protect a Word document
You can password protect any Word document in just a few steps. Here's how to do it quickly and easily.
How to remove a page break in Word
Removing unsightly page breaks from your Microsoft Word document isn't as difficult as you might think. Here's how to remove or adjust a page break in Word.
Launching Windows 11 apps could get up to 50% faster thanks to this new tech
Launching Windows 11 apps can be pretty slow, but Microsoft is making changes that could bring big improvements over time.