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This is Microsoft's new "Copilot Cowork": An experiment with Anthropic's Claude AI models that plans and delegates your work

Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork is now available through the Frontier program, giving users access to Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI model for smarter task management.

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Microsoft is bringing the best of Windows Terminal to Windows 11's native Command Prompt

Console Host is gaining several features that have been available on Windows Terminal for a while, including better graphics support, scrolling performance improvements, and more.

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How to unlock the best Xbox Cloud Gaming quality on Windows 11 with a few simple tweaks using this free tool

Improve Xbox Cloud Gaming on Windows 11 with Better xCloud. Get better bitrate, lower lag, and full control over streaming settings.

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Some are celebrating, but World of Warcraft's move away from the "Horde" and "Alliance" faction split will be seen as a historic mistake

Not only does it undermine decades of lore and world-building, but player identity is how you reach your audience when they're not gaming. WoW's iconic faction split is under threat, and that's a bad thing, actually.

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Windows 11 now supports display refresh rates up to 5,000Hz after its latest update — Here's why that matters for everyone, not just gamers

Windows 11 update KB5079391 adds official monitor refresh rate support beyond 1,000Hz. With 2,000Hz displays coming as soon as 2030, it's good to see that our favorite OS is ahead of the game.

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Combine the best of Windows 11 and Windows 10 with this gorgeous wallpaper

A fan-made wallpaper mashup mixes the symmetrical Windows 11 logo with a piece inspired by the Windows 10 "Hero" image.

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Microsoft denies injecting ads into GitHub pull requests — blames "programming logic issue" for 11,000 "coding agent tip" insertions

A software developer found Copilot injecting ads into a GitHub pull request. Over 11,000 similar instances have been discovered.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will debut Gears of War: E-Day gameplay and bring back Xbox Fanfest — Here's when you can expect these events to go live

Microsoft has announced when the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place. In addition, it has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will be there to reveal its first gameplay footage and that the community-beloved Xbox FanFest will return at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.

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"A computer should be yours" — Framework founder compares the MacBook Neo and its underlying philosophy to the most upgradeable Windows laptop on the market

Framework founder Nirav Patel tears down the MacBook Neo and his company's Laptop 12 to see how they compare in terms of upgradeability. He admits there's a lot to love from both approaches, but the underlying product philosophies are quite different.

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This Android OS spin-off refuses to comply with the same age verification laws coming to Windows: "If devices can't be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it."

Would you give up privacy for age checks? GrapheneOS has indicated that it won't comply with new age-verification laws, as it aims to continue prioritizing user privacy even if it risks losing global market access.

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GTA 6 price hint suggests fans won't face a $100 nightmare after all, according to clues from Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick

$100 or not, plenty of people will break the bank to buy Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.

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The HP TV app just showed up on Windows 11, and people are wondering what it even does — here’s why it exists and whether you should use it

HP TV+ is a free streaming app for Windows 11 with live channels and movies, but it feels more like background noise than a must-have service.

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Windows 11’s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership

Microsoft is planning some major changes for Windows 11 in 2026, but one thing not officially noted is a change to mandatory Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. We asked our readers what they think.

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UGREEN's new Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock is for power users craving extra M.2 storage — A huge launch discount makes it cheaper than the CalDigit TS5 Plus

UGREEN recently launched its new Maxidok 17-in-1 (U716) Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on it early to test it out. It's a new high-end option competing with the very best docks, and it's currently enjoying a huge launch discount.

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Xbox’s next original game is taking shape as the studio behind South of Midnight begins hiring for a mysterious new project

Compulsion Games is hiring across multiple roles as it begins work on a new IP described as intriguing, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the studio.

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Windows 11 KB5079391 update pulled as Microsoft scrambles to address installation issues

If you were wondering where Windows 11's latest preview update had gone, it turns out that Microsoft pulled it due to installation bugs.

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Psychological horror meets 15th-century poetry when 'The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline' comes to Xbox later this year

What if The Divine Comedy was more than just a poem? That’s the question asked by upcoming psychological horror The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline.

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Windows Wrap — 4 steps to save the Surface brand

New Surface PCs are on the way, but hardware refreshes aren't enough. Here are four ways the company can actually save the Surface brand.

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Microsoft’s $146B AI spending spree is spooking investors — and could lead to its worst quarter since 2008

Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026

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Microsoft quietly shipped 9 meaningful Windows 11 improvements this year, and they actually make the OS feel more polished

Windows 11 has gained cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, Sysmon, and more in early 2026. Here are all the new features and improvements.

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Xbox drops a bunch of 25th Anniversary merch and signals a major vibe shift at Microsoft

Xbox is turning 25, and the celebration comes with a 73Studio collab and some new gear to fawn over. The brand is signaling a "Return to Xbox" that you can wear.

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Bethesda Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' success because they "put in all this effort" for its foundation — "We made 90% of the art, we built the engine"

Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' glowing reputation because Bethesda's work building its foundation went unrecognized.

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Xbox Game Pass “TRITON” shows up with only first‑party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake‑up to its subscription model

A newly discovered Xbox Game Pass codename, TRITON, points to a first party game lineup, adding to speculation that Microsoft could be testing a different subscription offering.

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Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds — "It didn't feel like Xbox."

Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why.

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Sony raised PS5 prices in key regions and Xbox instantly became the cheaper console, creating one of the funniest value swings in years

Sony has raised PS5 prices across multiple regions, and early comparisons show Xbox hardware now offers better value in several markets, shifting the pricing landscape between the two platforms.

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