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After years of forgetting Windows shortcuts, I finally found a method that makes them stick — and it’s surprisingly simple

PowerToys 0.100 introduces a smarter Shortcut Guide that helps Windows 11 users discover keyboard shortcuts without leaving their workflow.

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Free GTA 5 next-gen upgrades have come to Xbox, PC, and PS5, but I've got bad news — some Xbox players are ineligible "due to limitations of the platform"

Free next-gen upgrades for the Xbox One, "Legacy" PC, and PS4 versions of GTA 5 are here, but not for players that own a physical Xbox copy.

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'Echo Generation 2' builds on the original in every way — a nostalgic turn-based RPG with a strategist twist on Xbox Play Anywhere

Card-based combat brings fresh strategy to classic turn-based RPG roots.

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Inside Razer’s $499 Huntsman Signature Edition, the most overbuilt keyboard it has ever made

Razer rebuilds the Huntsman platform as a limited edition collectible with hand polished metal, a CNC aluminum chassis, and tuned acoustics that elevate the experience far beyond the standard Pro TKL 8K.

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I think I just found the best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — it's so light and comfortable, but it's pricey

One way to up the immersion in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or iRacing is to use a VR headset. And I think I just found the best one.

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Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order date is finally, officially revealed for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 — Rockstar's biggest GTA yet

Rockstar Games has revealed Grand Theft Auto 6 will finally be open for pre-orders on June 25, 2026 while showing off the game's official cover art.

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Steve Ballmer called Google Chrome a "rounding error" — 17 years later, Internet Explorer is dead, and Microsoft Edge can barely catch up

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer underestimated Google Chrome. Seventeen years later, Edge is still trying to catch up, and Internet Explorer is gone with the wind.

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You can buy an Xbox Series X, PS5, and Switch 2 for less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — It feels to me like the handheld PC gaming era is over

MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ is a beauty with the best performance I've ever seen in a gaming handheld, but at $1,799, gamers can get a whole lot more value elsewhere. Like, say, three modern consoles.

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The MOST-wanted new Xbox Backward Compatible game is not what I expected — is Xbox sitting on a nostalgic Gen-Z goldmine?

With Gen-Z now hitting their 20s, it should perhaps come as no surprise that Skylanders and Spyro are suddenly a hot topic once again. Xbox has a huge opportunity here, will they rise to meet it?

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Why Microsoft Authenticator ditched multiple-choice logins

Microsoft Authenticator is replacing multiple-choice prompts with manual number entry. While it slashes hacker guessing odds by 33x, the update is designed to stop accidental pocket-approvals and notification spam attacks.

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Microsoft kills mandatory MSA Edge sign‑in after years of complaints, and Google login support will arrive in July

After years of complaints, Microsoft Edge will support Google account sign‑in, removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement.

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"The details are inaccurate": Oracle denies $3 billion Microsoft cloud deal collapse over security and compliance concerns

Reports claim Microsoft ditched a $3 billion Oracle cloud deal over compliance issues, though Oracle disputes the collapse.

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PSA: Steam's most popular PC background app was reportedly infected with malware via Wallpaper Engine's workshop

One of Steam Workshop's most downloaded apps, the Wallpaper Engine, has been reported as being weaponized by hackers and infecting its wallpapers with malware that can be used to hijack unsuspecting Steam users' accounts and steal their private info.

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Gears of War: E-Day revs up hype with a playable demo at Gamescom's upcoming Xbox FanFest, along with tech presentations

Gears of War: E-Day has news that the public will get their first chance to play it at Gamescom 2026 as one of the activities hosted by the returning Xbox FanFest. In addition, Gears of War: E-Day showed off more gameplay footage and cinematics at Unreal Fest Chicago.

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"We are nearing the final delivery of patch notes": Bungie signals Destiny 2's "last string of hotfixes" are near as the devs prepare to end the game

Destiny 2 dev Bungie has indicated support for the game will soon wind down as the studio prepares to "get into its last string of hotfixes."

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"Microsoft and Xbox really hate their own customers": Xbox is porting two classic Call of Duty games to PlayStation, but haven't announced needed fixes for Xbox, PC

Xbox's Call of Duty developer Treyarch has announced that its classic Black Ops and Black Ops 2 games will soon get modern PlayStation ports.

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"It’s going to be significant": Reports claim Destiny 2 dev Bungie will soon face major layoffs and leadership departures after its final update

Shortly after Destiny 2's final content update, it's been reported that its developer Bungie will soon experience a "significant" wave of layoffs.

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The Surface Pro 12 isn't the Surface Pro 12-inch: Microsoft's naming scheme has reached peak chaos

Microsoft just dropped its latest Surface hardware, but a confusing cocktail of overlapping generation numbers, hidden specs, and physical screen sizes means the average buyer will have no idea what they’re actually purchasing.

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DDR3 RAM should be dirt cheap in 2026, but the market has other ideas — here’s what’s going on

DDR3 RAM prices continue to rise in 2026 alongside DDR4 and DDR5, and the reason why is a bit more involved than simple trickle-down effects. Here's a look at the cause and effect behind the old memory's resurgence.

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I tried Bus Simulator 27 on PC, and it's a super relaxing game... Until it just isn't

Bus Simulator 27 could be a seriously chilled out game to play if its new demo is anything to go by, but there's still work that needs to be done.

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Dell's new XPS 13 laptop is £899 in the United Kingdom, stunting its chances against Apple's £699 MacBook Neo

Dell's new XPS 13 laptop is available for $699 in the United States, but buyers in the United Kingdom aren't treated to a fair conversion of that launch price.

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"Microsoft had already planned to sunset": Xbox showed Senua at Xbox Games Showcase to "help draw investor interest" to Ninja Theory before studio closure

Microsoft and Xbox showed Ninja Theory's new Hellblade game Senua at Xbox Games Showcase to "help draw investor interest" ahead of plans to close it.

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A "critical" Microsoft Copilot exploit exposes AI gullibility — turning the chatbot into a data snitch for 2FA codes and sensitive emails

Critical Copilot vulnerability lets hackers turn URLs into email‑search commands, leaking 2FA codes and enterprise data via Bing.

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I went digging through Windows 11’s settings and found a 90s feature Microsoft never bothered to remove

Windows 11 still ships with screensavers like Bubbles and Mystify. Do they deserve a modern comeback or belong in the past?

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It's STILL a terrible time to buy a Surface, but it's not just Microsoft's fault

The new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 highlight why Surface prices look bad even among skyrocketing premium prices.

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