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"This was not opportunistic. It was precision." — How North Korean hackers used Microsoft Teams and Slack to compromise Windows PCs with an elaborate ploy

Malware ploys from bad actors are getting more elaborate, as axios maintainer Jason Saayman explains how the registry's hijacking was weeks in the making and involved a fake Teams update that delivered a trojan.

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I compared Lenovo Qira to HP IQ in a battle of on-device AI intelligence — Are these finally the assistants we've been hoping for?

Lenovo and HP have both devised on-device AI assistants designed to make your digital life easier. I dug into the features to discover similarities and differences.

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Is this the perfect Windows app to emulate? Microsoft needs to take notes.

Speechify is more than just a great dictation tool; it’s a masterclass in how to build a native Windows 11 app that actually respects the platform.

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"The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas

We got our hands on the new ASUS Zenbook A16 for in-depth testing, and it's clear that the new Windows laptop is gunning for Apple's lightweight MacBook Air 15. Here's how the two devices compare in terms of design, features, displays, performance, efficiency, and pricing.

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I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be

A combination of Qualcomm's phenomenal generational performance gains and refinements to ASUS' already stellar Zenbook design has crafted a practically perfect Windows laptop.

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"Make file recovery more predictable": A major change to OneDrive is about to roll out, and I happily welcome anything that improves sync performance

Microsoft is changing how OneDrive handles deleted files. Soon, cloud deletions won't hit your local Recycle Bin, forcing you to use the web for recovery.

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“Copilot is in a survival scramble”: I break down Microsoft’s chaotic AI strategy shift — and why I’m still trying to figure out where this all leads next

An AI expert mapped more than 80 Copilot products, sparking debate over whether it’s branding brilliance or confusion.

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Microsoft dismisses a trending Bing-era disclaimer that "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only": There's no reason for you to worry about this outdated language

Copilot's terms of use indicated that it's for entertainment purposes only. However, Microsoft has indicated that the phrasing is a legacy language from when Copilot originally launched as a search companion service in Bing.

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"You wanna live forever?!": A boomer shooter inspired by the satirical world of 'Starship Troopers' will have you blasting bugs on Xbox

Based on the satirical novel and film franchise, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! puts the player in the shoes of Major Dietz as they fight back an army of alien arachnids. Or try things out from the bug’s perspective and destroy all humans. Either way, you’re in for a good…

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Whoa, delisted Xbox 360 games just showed up on the Xbox Store — did Microsoft leak new Xbox Backwards Compatibility games?

Several delisted Xbox and Xbox 360 games have recently appeared on the Xbox Store, leading many to wonder if they'll be made backwards compatible soon.

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STALKER 2 is getting a free new content update this month — I break it down and reveal why it sets the stage for what comes after

Ahead of STALKER 2's upcoming Cost of Hope DLC, dev GSC Game World is releasing a free Sealed Truth content update for the open-world survival shooter.

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"If it's this easy, why don't more Windows apps use a PC's NPU?" — Microsoft MVP demonstrates how he added meaningful AI to an app in just 10 minutes

Microsoft MVP Lance McCarthy highlights how easy it actually is to add AI to an app using Microsoft's Windows AI APIs during development. I want to see more of this type of AI and less of the unecessary bloat that's giving it a bad name.

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Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it

Windows 11 is moving in the right direction, but its progress will continue to be hindered unless the rest of Microsoft gets on board.

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"Gameplay so good I nearly missed Age of Empires 4's new DLC announcement" — Red Bull's $250,000 Wololo Londinium tournament wraps up today, and you don't want to miss the finale

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4 are both being played at the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium tournament, with the finale set for today at the Royal Albert Hall. It's been a crazy weekend of Age gameplay, and I nearly missed the announcement for a new…

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"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.

I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.

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“These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11”: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I’m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference

Discover the 7 best Windhawk mods to customize Windows 11, from Taskbar tweaks to Start menu styling and classic features restoration.

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I found 7 Windows apps that use your PC's NPU to improve efficiency and performance with AI — You might be surprised at what's on the list

Your AI PC's Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a useful piece of hardware, but are you making the most out of it? I dug up 7 apps that make good use of the NPU; which ones are you using?

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“I couldn’t enjoy it fully until now”: Crimson Desert’s once‑exclusive PS5 mode finally arrives on Xbox — and I’m ready to dive back in

Crimson Desert’s 4K output mode launched first on PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X initially left out. Pearl Abyss declined to comment on the delay, though Xbox has now received a fixed 4K output option.

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“We’re finally ready to show more”: The more I explore this State of Decay 3 info, the more I’m left wondering how far Undead Labs is willing to go.

State of Decay 3 looks set to be something of a sleeper hit. Microsoft's Undead Labs has finally broken cover with the announce of its Alpha Test phase, and has now put up an exclusive interview.

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Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.

Microsoft is expected to roll out the Windows 11 April 2026 update with new features, better performance, and usability improvements across the system.

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A new Halo leak claims the campaign is content‑complete — but the customization details raise bigger questions

A new report claims Halo Campaign Evolved is now content complete and fully playable, while also revealing expanded customization options including armor and weapon skins.

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“Threatened retaliation on first contact”: As I dig into a former Halo art director’s claims, I’m left questioning what else Microsoft didn’t want anyone to see.

Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel has alleged misconduct, harassment, and internal failures at Microsoft, detailing claims involving HR practices, retaliation, and studio mismanagement.

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This fan-made Xbox website brings back the golden era of Xbox 360 voice chat messages — its distortion makes your mic sound just as bad as it did 20 years ago

If you've ever wanted to relive the days of Xbox 360 voice chat messaging, you now can thanks to an awesome new fan-made site that recreates it.

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Ex-Bethesda dev on Fallout and Skyrim says Todd Howard has too many yes men around him — "A lot of people were afraid to say no to Todd, and I think that hurt him"

An ex-Fallout and Skyrim developer says Bethesda's Todd Howard might not be getting the best feedback from his teams, as they're "afraid to say no to Todd."

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You can finally play this long-awaited Xbox game soon — its studio is hosting alpha playtests next month, and you can sign up for them now

Six years after it was announced, Xbox's State of Decay 3 will finally be playable soon as Undead Labs prepares to kick off alpha playtests this year.

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