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I went hands-on with this portable and compact gaming PC case — and now I'm planning my first mini ITX build

Cooler Master surprises me with a compact, airflow‑centric PC case that suits a portable gaming rig more than perhaps anything else — and it's a bargain at $55.

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Windows 11 is getting better, but it took years of frustration to get here — and Microsoft knows it

Microsoft is updating core Windows 11 components with WinUI to modernize legacy UI and improve performance on lower-RAM devices. Updating an OS is complex, but why wasn't having a unified core a priority years ago?

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Blizzard is now the "top performing" Xbox studio, says internal emails — as the Overwatch-maker ends FY26 over-delivering on Microsoft's projections

In leaked emails verified by Windows Central, Blizzard President Johanna Faries celebrated the Xbox division's stunning return to growth, over-delivering on expectations ahead of Blizzcon 2026.

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Windows 11 can feel loud and distracting out of the box — here are the features I disable immediately to make the OS calmer and easier to use

Windows 11 can feel busy with widgets, badges, and recommendations. These are the features I disable for a calmer desktop experience.

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I've avoided OLED screens for a while, but this ASUS ROG Strix gaming monitor is convincing me to finally switch

OLED finally wins me over, as the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQWMS delivers amazing contrast with a glossy 4K panel and intelligent screen-protection features.

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When (and how) to watch Call of Duty NEXT ahead of the Modern Warfare 4 beta

The annual Call of Duty NEXT showcase is one of the biggest gaming events of the year, showing off the next Call of Duty title and upcoming changes to Warzone to build hype before the game's beta. Here's when and how you can watch COD NEXT 2026.

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CEO of company that printed money with GTA 6 digital pre-orders shockingly supports ending physical game discs

During an earnings call, Take Two's CEO has commented on the impending death of physical games right as the digital-only GTA 6 prints huge wads of cash.

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A new survey shows the scale of Xbox's fall vs. PlayStation and Nintendo in the U.S. — and the scale of the opportunity

New data from Statista Research shows how much Xbox has fallen against PlayStation in the U.S., but also the scale of the opportunity.

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Linux users finally get a real Copilot app, and Microsoft didn't even make it

Developer Hayden Barnes built an unofficial Linux app for Microsoft Copilot. The native app adds system tray support, dark mode, and desktop notifications.

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Lucky PC builder beats the graphics card price rises and snags an NVIDIA RTX for just $5 and leaves the rest of us jealous as hell

Why do I never find deals like this where a lucky PC builder managed to snag an NVIDIA RTX graphics card for just $5?!

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You've only got 9 days left to play this criminally underrated Xbox Game Pass title in time for its sequel

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is almost here, and its predecessor is about to leave Xbox Game Pass. If you haven't played it before, you need to change that while you can.

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Xbox customer support looks bad once again, this time over a Forza Horizon 6 issue that came from a Steam Deck

A player has been locked out of Forza Horizon 6 for 70 days after a failed Xbox cloud sync prevented them from playing the game they bought on Steam.

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Microsoft is updating even more parts of the Windows 11 UI with modern designs: Here's what's next on the list of overhauls

Everything from the Start menu to legacy File Explorer dialogs are being rewritten with WinUI in the coming months. This is what to expect.

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Here's a quick look (and listen) at Xbox's new voice clip recording feature, available to insiders

Microsoft has been rapidly iterating on new Xbox features lately. Here's the latest headline act, which some have asked for since the Xbox One days.

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Minecraft's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is now official — here's what's new and when you can get it

At long last Microsoft will be releasing a proper Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft later this year. Here's when you can get it and what you'll be getting.

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Netflix will be showing us more about GTA 6 real soon, and no, that's not a joke

The next time we see more about GTA 6, the most anticipated video game in history, it'll be on Netflix.

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Microsoft filings suggest "around 70%" of its AI revenue is concentrated entirely on OpenAI — which seems rather unhealthy

Recent analysis showed that Microsoft's AI business, while seemingly booming, still carries a somewhat enormous Sam Altman-shaped risk.

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Halo Studios is the latest Xbox Games Studio to be hit by layoffs just days after Campaign Evolved launch, as reports reveal "troubled" development

A number of developers previously employed at Halo Studios have posted on LinkedIn confirming layoffs at the studio.

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Xbox will finally let you record party chat in gameplay clips, and more

Xbox has announced several new console features being rolled out for Xbox Insiders and common users, including voice chat in game captures, new ways to view achievements, better control over cloud saves, and more Xbox games addable to wishlists.

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Confirmed: Xbox 'Platinum' completion achievements are coming "later this year"

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma just confirmed that the team is working on "Platinum"-style achievement completion recognition, slated for later this year.

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A Lenovo Legion Go BIOS update is bricking handhelds, and out-of-warranty repairs aren't cheap

Reports indicate the N3CN42WW BIOS update is bricking some Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds. Subreddit mods warn users to avoid the update as out-of-warranty repairs cost over $270.

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I tried GUNNAR glasses and accidentally ended up working an extra hour because my eyes didn't hurt

I went hands-on with GUNNAR Novato Onyx blue-light glasses and was shocked how quickly they reduced my eye strain.

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Xbox has made some amazing special edition consoles over the last 25 years, so which one is your favorite?

Xbox is turning 25, and through the years we've been treated to a heap of incredible special edition consoles. But which is your favorite?

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This cult indie action-RPG series has always intrigued me, and now that the first game is free on Steam while the sequel is leaving early access, it's time I give it a shot

Digital Sun and 11 Bit Studios have announced that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is finally leaving early access next month, and they have made the first game free to keep on Steam for a limited time.

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I can't wait to use this new Outlook feature to rearrange my schedule

Microsoft is rolling out five new features to Outlook in August 2026, including mobile calendar drag-and-drop rescheduling, event message filters, and floating Copilot Chat.

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