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N‑Studio brings a full screen recorder and editor to the Microsoft Store with a generous free tier

N‑Studio is now available on the Microsoft Store, offering a free Starter version with screen recording, audio capture and export tools. A $36 Professional upgrade adds timelapse support, extra adjustments and a full multi‑layer editor.

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"This could cost people their jobs": VS Code added Copilot as co-author without permission or notice

VS Code shipped a change that added “Co‑authored‑by: Copilot” to Git commits by default, even when Copilot had not generated code and AI features were turned off.

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Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with a petition: "I am literally only on Edge for that very reason"

Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.

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"I'm tired of everything being scalped": Steam Controllers are selling for $399 as PC gamers discuss the effects of consumerism and FOMO

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out almost immediately, and they're now being sold on eBay for as much as $399. PC gamers obviously aren't happy, but there's a good reason why scalpers feel the need to do what they do.

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“More handheld gains”: Xbox boosts performance for over two dozen titles on Xbox Ally with new default profiles

Xbox expands Default Game Profiles with over two dozen new titles on Xbox Ally and Ally X, improving performance and battery life through per-game optimization in the Xbox app.

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I saw the Windows 10 users holding out in Steam and wondered: Is this by choice, or are you priced out of PC gaming upgrades?

Valve's new hardware survey shows that a quarter of Windows users are holding on to Windows 10, while the most popular PC components paint a broader picture.

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The Diablo 4 Cow Level has been found and it drops an insane but udderly useless Mythic Unique

The Diablo 4 Cow Level has finally been discovered, and it will take you some real effort to grab this Cow Kings Crown

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You can start Forza Horizon 6 with some MUCH better cars — so long as you played a previous Forza game

Playground Games has detailed six reward cars for Forza Horizon 6 that players of the previous games can get their hands on, and they're going to give you a definite leg up right out of the gate.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is skipping Xbox One and PS4, which is a bold strategy— even if it's about time

Responding once again to online speculation, Activision has confirmed the status of Call of Duty 2026 on Xbox One and PS4, and it doesn't make for good reading for players on both. Even if it's the right decision to make.

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“When we get it right, we celebrate together. When we don’t, you push us to improve.”: Microsoft leans on Windows Insiders as it tries to reset Windows 11’s reputation

Microsoft is highlighting recent Windows 11 changes to show progress and rebuild trust, leaning on Insider feedback as it prepares bigger updates.

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"The whole modding community ... sustains the success of their titles": Bethesda considered using Unreal Engine 5 for Xbox's Starfield, but stuck with Creation Engine to be mod friendly

A former Bethesda artist has said the studio thought about swapping to Unreal Engine 5 for Xbox's Starfield, but stuck with Creation for its mod support.

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New Halo leak claims Xbox is making Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes after Campaign Evolved — "Active development is underway," here's what we know

A new report claims that Xbox and Halo Studios are developing remakes for Halo 2 and Halo 3 that are similar in scope to Halo: Campaign Evolved.

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Valve says it's working on Steam Deck 2, but that probably doesn't mean what you think — Could it have an ARM-based future?

Valve has confirmed that it's working on a successor to the Steam Deck, but that doesn't mean you should expect it anytime soon. Here's why an ARM-based SoC makes a lot of sense for the platform in the current tech landscape.

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This ThinkPad fan built a TrackPoint you control with your feet and the reason might surprise you

Almost every ThinkPad ever made has had a TrackPoint pointing system, and one engineer wants to repurpose them to create affordable accessibility controllers for PC gaming and more.

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Microsoft deleted a support document that warned Steam gamers about performance. Here is what it said.

A short-lived Microsoft support page set 32GB of RAM as the worry-free level for gaming, yet Steam’s hardware data shows the majority of players fall below that mark.

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To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.

Xbox’s future hinges on Asha Sharma, whose biggest challenge isn’t PlayStation or Steam, but transforming Microsoft’s own culture to save the brand.

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“Gaming compatibility on Snapdragon X has come such a long way”: What 200 tested games tell us about Surface Pro 11

A YouTuber spent 15 months testing 200 games on the Surface Pro 11, showing how much Windows on Arm gaming has improved and where Snapdragon X still needs work.

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After testing LAP Photo Manager on Windows 11, I’m convinced it outperforms the built‑in Photos app in all the ways that matter

Replace the Windows 11 Photos app with Lap, a local-first photo manager built for speed, privacy, and full control.

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Your PC is an Xbox, your Android is a Windows Phone, and Windows K2 is here to save Windows 11

Windows 11 had a lively week with Windows K2 improvements, Xbox Mode rollout, OG Xbox mods, and a surprising revival of Windows Phone on Android.

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Edge vs Chrome heats up again as Reddit users say performance and features matter more than brand loyalty

Choosing between Edge and Chrome is no longer about speed. Here's what Reddit users say really matters in 2026.

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"You need to be a hacker to use Windows": This free tool lets you rebuild Windows 11 without Copilot or any other AI

Windows 11's rehabilitation is a slow burn, but this third-party tool scraps AI fluff right out of the gate.

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“I was wrong about Diablo 4”: I was convinced Diablo 4 had already hit it's peak but Lord of Hatred is the first update that genuinely changed my mind

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. After being disappointed with the game’s earlier seasons, this expansion finally delivers the pacing, loot flow, and endgame structure I’d been waiting for. It’s the first time Diablo 4 has felt close to the fantasy Blizzard promised at…

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“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you need to know.

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Microsoft highlights fan voting site as Xbox VP calls on players to choose which classic games should return via backwards compatibility

Jason Ronald directs fans to a community voting site for backward compatibility requests, hinting that player feedback could play a role in future Xbox game preservation efforts.

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Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate

Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, first issued in 2011, are set to expire in June 2026, effectively leaving your PC in a degraded security state. Here's what you can do to prevent any issues.

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