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Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
- Five new ID@Xbox games you might've missed — From star-crossed lovers to hack-and-slash frenzies
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- Xbox's Starfield reportedly has a PS5 release date according to a new leak — Bethesda's RPG may be coming to PlayStation sooner than I thought
Xbox's Starfield reportedly has a PS5 release date according to a new leak — Bethesda's RPG may be coming to PlayStation sooner than I thought
Newly leaked information suggests Xbox and Bethesda's Starfield RPG is launching on PS5 in just a few weeks.
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- How long can you run a PC on AA batteries? — I think we just witnessed the birth of a chaotic new speedrun
How long can you run a PC on AA batteries? — I think we just witnessed the birth of a chaotic new speedrun
How many AA batteries does it take to run a PC? One YouTuber found out, and the result is a high-tension "speedrun" that I need to see more of.
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- Sam Altman backpedals as ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%, and critics torch Pentagon fiasco — calls deal "opportunistic and sloppy"
Sam Altman backpedals as ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%, and critics torch Pentagon fiasco — calls deal "opportunistic and sloppy"
Pentagon AI partnership sparks backlash, driving a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls and forcing OpenAI to amend some of the terms in the contract.
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- The best way to buy RAM is with bundles like this — Get a Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, motherboard, and AIO liquid cooler for one low price for a limited time
The best way to buy RAM is with bundles like this — Get a Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, motherboard, and AIO liquid cooler for one low price for a limited time
I hate to see anyone overpay for RAM. So what's the solution? This bundle with Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, B850 motherboard, AiO liquid cooler, and 16GB of DDR5-6000 RAM is now down to just $439 for a limited time
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- PC gamers stay winning: Capcom confirms 50% of its sales now come from Windows
PC gamers stay winning: Capcom confirms 50% of its sales now come from Windows
Capcom has revealed that 50% of its total game sales now come from PC, with the company expecting that share to increase. Resident Evil Requiem has already become the biggest Resident Evil launch on Steam.
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- My new favorite app makes AirPods feel like they're at home on Windows 11 — I can't believe I put up with audio issues for so long
My new favorite app makes AirPods feel like they're at home on Windows 11 — I can't believe I put up with audio issues for so long
What if I told you there's an app that can solve practically all of the audio issues usually experienced when connecting AirPods to a Windows PC? I only wish I'd started using the MagicPods app a lot sooner.
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- Microsoft BUILD might be moving to June this year… breaking its sacred May-in-Seattle tradition. Here's why.
Microsoft BUILD might be moving to June this year… breaking its sacred May-in-Seattle tradition. Here's why.
A leaked asset has seemingly confirmed that Microsoft is moving its Build developer conference out of May and into June, while also changing up its location.
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- Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed for Xbox Game Pass — March's first update confirmation includes Planet of Lana II, and more
Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed for Xbox Game Pass — March's first update confirmation includes Planet of Lana II, and more
March is off to a strong start for Game Pass subscribers, with major RPGs, day one releases, and returning favorites landing across Cloud, Console, and PC.
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- Hideo Kojima's "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is now available to buy — The perfect laptop for Death Stranding fans won't be around for long
Hideo Kojima's "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is now available to buy — The perfect laptop for Death Stranding fans won't be around for long
Hideo Kojima has lately been collaborating with fashion and hardware designers, and the latest product is a Limited Special Edition ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming PC. It's now available to buy, and I don't expect it to be available for very long.
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- Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox vision just entered preview — or at least a single feature has — but you'll need an NPU to see it
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox vision just entered preview — or at least a single feature has — but you'll need an NPU to see it
Xbox Insiders can now test AI-powered highlight reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The NPU-exclusive feature is a hint at Microsoft's next-gen console strategy.
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- Minecraft’s PS3 source code just leaked with floating islands and early villager houses offering a rare look at scrapped features
Minecraft’s PS3 source code just leaked with floating islands and early villager houses offering a rare look at scrapped features
Minecraft’s PlayStation 3 source code has reportedly leaked online, revealing internal development files, scrapped features like Skylands terrain, early villager houses, and insight into how the console edition was optimized for 256MB of RAM.
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- Stolen Microsoft Office and Windows keys land a Florida woman with 22 months in prison and a $50,000 fine — after she ironically stored them in Excel spreadsheets
Stolen Microsoft Office and Windows keys land a Florida woman with 22 months in prison and a $50,000 fine — after she ironically stored them in Excel spreadsheets
A Florida woman has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and fined $50,000 for running a massive Microsoft license fraud scheme.
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- Microsoft Office's "ribbon" user interface is apparently overrated — according to its open-source (and free) LibreOffice rival
Microsoft Office's "ribbon" user interface is apparently overrated — according to its open-source (and free) LibreOffice rival
LibreOffice says Microsoft Office's "ribbon" UI shouldn't be treated as an ergonomic standard.
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- Did Windows 10 automatically update itself on this user's PC with curiously perfect timing — or was this mid-shower surprise just an honest mistake?
Did Windows 10 automatically update itself on this user's PC with curiously perfect timing — or was this mid-shower surprise just an honest mistake?
A furious user claims Microsoft automatically upgraded their PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without their consent.
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- Apple is begging for your attention this week — but this $600 discount makes Lenovo’s Yoga AIO 27" a real iMac killer
Apple is begging for your attention this week — but this $600 discount makes Lenovo’s Yoga AIO 27" a real iMac killer
While Apple floods the zone with iPhone 17e and iPad Air news, the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is stealing the show with a $600 discount and a rotating screen the iMac can't touch.
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- Microsoft accidentally kicked off a Copilot revolt by banning the word “Microslop” on Discord
Microsoft accidentally kicked off a Copilot revolt by banning the word “Microslop” on Discord
Microsoft briefly blocked the term “Microslop” in its official Copilot Discord server, leading to user backlash, filter workarounds, and a temporary lockdown. The incident highlights broader frustration around Windows AI and Copilot adoption.
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- "The sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028" — Rising memory costs are driving cheap PCs to extinction, and 2026 is when it all begins
"The sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028" — Rising memory costs are driving cheap PCs to extinction, and 2026 is when it all begins
According to a senior analyst at Gartner, the sub-$500 PC market will have completely disappeared by 2028 due to rising component costs. It's not exactly a surprise, but it is a dire warning to anyone who needs a new laptop.
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- Whoa, Xbox may be teasing Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Game Pass — "Something v cool is coming soon"
Whoa, Xbox may be teasing Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Game Pass — "Something v cool is coming soon"
CD PROJEKT RED's Cyberpunk 2077 is a hugely popular RPG, and a new tease from Microsoft and Xbox suggest it could come to Game Pass soon.
