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The legendary Windows XP “Bliss” wallpaper just got a 2026 glow‑up from somone on Reddit and people are going nuts

A brilliant new "Bliss" remix is taking over Reddit, blending Windows XP’s iconic hills with Windows 11’s Bloom. Here is how to get it on your PC.

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Xbox backward compatibility wishlists surge in this fan-made community survey — with a surprising show of love for the OG Xbox

Early community voting data from "XboxGamePreservation" suggests fans may want more original Xbox titles added to backward compatibility than Xbox 360 games.

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OpenAI rumors hint at a GitHub competitor to challenge Microsoft — is this supposed partnership becoming more of a rivalry?

Reports suggest that OpenAI is in the early stages of developing a GitHub rival, citing an increase in service disruptions on Microsoft's coding platform.

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Is Microsoft Teams tracking your exact position in the office or not? The app says its new Wi-Fi location feature is built for collaboration — not employee surveillance

Microsoft has recently clarified its Teams Wi‑Fi location feature, addressing employee monitoring amid privacy concerns.

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No, an AI-focused "Windows 12" is not coming this year — false report gets the facts completely wrong

A new report has caught the internet's attention, claiming that Windows 12 is coming this year and will be a modular, AI-powered OS. Here's why that's wrong.

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Rumored Fallout 3 and New Vegas remastered dev says "Nope," teases involvement again immediately — "Now pardon us as we retreat back into our vault"

The rumored developer of Fallout 3 and New Vegas remastered has denied involvement with the projects, but teased it at the same time with its wording.

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An old Xbox AI patent is going viral for the wrong reasons — assistive tech is actually one of the best use case scenarios for AI

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's AI background has thrust an old Microsoft patent into the spotlight. Its system would let assistants help you in-game.

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Five new ID@Xbox games you might've missed — From star-crossed lovers to hack-and-slash frenzies

Our Spring roundup is overflowing with indie games that are ready to sweep you off your feet.

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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

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 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"

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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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

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.

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

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 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

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 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

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

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?

A furious user claims Microsoft automatically upgraded their PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without their consent.

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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

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"

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.

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The Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters may have their developer — it's in charge of a big Xbox exclusive, and has worked on Bethesda's RPGs before

A new teaser from a game development studio suggests it's working on the upcoming Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters.

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