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Microsoft is no stranger to computers. The company has come a long way since ‘75 and now creates a range of products and services that span the entire spectrum of consumer tech. Whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Office or the latest from the Surface product family, chances are you’ve used a Microsoft product at one point or another. To help you make sense of the company’s many projects and endeavors, we’ve curated a hub that houses the latest news, reviews, and Microsoft-related tutorials. Windows was only the beginning, after all.

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Why PlayStation 6 and Xbox Might Arrive After 2028

Surging RAM prices and shortages could delay the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox consoles beyond their expected 2027-28 release windows.
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You can now try the Windows phone OS that Microsoft never released

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Your personalized Xbox controller is more complex than you realize, I spoke to the man behind it

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LG Display all-set to debut 27-Inch 4K OLED RGB Stripe Panel at CES 2026

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I’ve been writing about games for years – here are the biggest stories to unfold in 2026

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Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

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This leaked Lenovo Yoga Mini i could be your lightest Copilot+ desktop

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Xbox brings cloud gaming fun to Amazon Fire TVs

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Your Windows SSD Could Be Faster, Microsoft’s New Update Reveals Why

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X vs. Steam Deck OLED: Has the champion been dethroned?

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Xbox is losing the console race, so Microsoft is rethinking what Xbox is

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Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could tune your game settings for you

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Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable could give you a 24-inch OLED screen in a gaming laptop

Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable concept reportedly expands a 16-inch OLED to 21.5 inches or 24 inches, pairing RTX 5090 power with esports-focused modes and AI overlays, ahead of a CES 2026 reveal.
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It just got a lot easier to control a Windows 11 PC with your Android phone

Windows 11's latest Android integration turns your phone into a powerful remote for your PC: lock it, send files, mirror your screen, and share clipboard content effortlessly.
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Microsoft Copilot quietly shows up on LG TVs, and you can’t remove it

LG TV owners are discovering Microsoft Copilot on their home screens following a software update. The AI assistant installs automatically and cannot be removed, highlighting how AI features are increasingly becoming permanent parts of smart TV platforms.
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed as a new single-player RPG

A new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic is coming, led by KOTOR director Casey Hudson, promising choice-driven storytelling and a return to classic single-player Star Wars adventures.
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Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better

Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less cramped on large monitors, bringing the experience closer to something you might actually want to use daily.
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Microsoft makes theming your Windows 11 PC as easy as phones, but not as much fun

Microsoft is rolling out a new Themes section in the Windows 11 Microsoft Store, making it easier to find and apply curated wallpapers, colors, and customization packs.
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All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
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Your Windows on ARM laptop could someday play real PC games

Windows on ARM has always lacked serious graphics power, but that may finally be changing. A new Chinese-made discrete GPU has now been shown running on ARM-based Windows, hinting that proper PC gaming on ARM may no longer be a distant dream.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold introduces a unique hinge system and shock-absorbing screen

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Trifold brings a double-hinge setup, a shock-absorbing main display, and a slim inward-folding design that feels more practical than earlier foldables. It opens into a 10-inch workspace yet stays sturdy thanks to titanium-reinforced rails and a tougher composite back panel.
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Did you upgrade to Windows 11? If not, you’re not the only one

Windows 11 adoption remains sluggish as millions of compatible PCs refuse to upgrade, creating challenges for Microsoft and raising concerns for future security planning.
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Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 counterpart, and uses extra RAM in the process. For many users, that upgrade just got a lot less appealing.
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Don’t worry, your holiday shopping stress will be managed by AI now

Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI are rolling out upgraded shopping assistants designed to simplify holiday buying with smarter comparisons, personalized suggestions, and real-time insights.
Xbox Full Screen Experience Expands Availability

Your Xbox ecosystem just levelled up across every device

Xbox’s November update adds smarter AI tools, a wider Full Screen Experience rollout, and better cloud-gaming controls, giving your phone, PC and handheld a noticeable boost.
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Updating and removing your Windows 11 apps is about to get a lot less frustrating

Windows 11 is getting a smarter way to handle apps. Microsoft is introducing easier ways to manage updates and remove unused apps, making everyday system cleanup faster and far more intuitive.
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Windows 11 could soon fix one of your biggest annoyances with using external monitors

Windows 11’s upcoming PowerToys feature may soon let you adjust external monitor settings directly from the OS, removing the need for clunky physical controls.
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Your ROG Xbox Ally is about to do the tweaking for you

The ROG Xbox Ally now supports Default Game Profiles in preview, automatically matching frame-rate and power for 40+ games. That means smoother gameplay with less fiddling, and better battery life when you’re away from a wall socket.
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Your feet can now cosplay as Xbox controllers, thanks to Crocs

Xbox and Crocs have teamed up to create a controller-inspired clog that brings gamer energy straight to your feet. With bold buttons, stick details and optional game-themed charms, this limited-edition drop is weird, wonderful and very Xbox.
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Windows 11 is about to make your right-click menu less painful to use

Windows 11 is testing a redesigned right-click menu that cuts clutter, frees up screen space, and makes everyday file actions faster and easier to use.
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Xbox consoles may face another price hike as RAM shortages bite

Microsoft is reportedly warning retail partners of another price increase for Xbox Series X and S consoles, prompted by severe global RAM and memory-chip shortages. The crunch is hitting harder than your usual supply issue.
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Windows 11 is upgrading its copy-paste experience with more privacy in tow

Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.96 update brings on-device AI to its Advanced Paste tool, allowing clipboard tasks like summarisation and translation to run locally without relying on cloud services.
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Safari isn’t the best iPad browser, and I’m surprised by the solution I found

Despite Apple's strict browser engine restrictions in place, Edge is a far more rewarding experience on the iPad than Safari.
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From desktop clutter to console mode: Xbox’s full-screen UI arrives on all Windows handhelds

The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is rolling out to Windows-based handhelds, giving older devices console-style UI and freeing up system resources for gamers. It’s not just about aesthetics, as both performance and battery life are on the line.