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Windows 11 finally fixes the long-broken “Update and shut down” option that has plagued me for years

A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.

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EA says it will keep creative control as $55B Saudi‑backed takeover looms

Electronic Arts is being acquired in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi investment, but the publisher insists its studios will retain creative independence.

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Xbox PC Game Pass crackdown breaks family setup — wiping child save files and disabling parental controls (UPDATE)

A quiet policy shift has broken a long-used family setup on PC, risking parental controls and wiping saves without warning.

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Microsoft admits that Windows 10 is wrongly telling users they're out of support — here's the fix

A Windows Update bug is causing Windows 10 users to see an error when they check for updates, even when enrolled into Microsoft's extended support program.

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This heavily-discounted Surface Pro 11 is a fan favorite — which says a lot in a year where nothing else deserves the word favorite

Black Friday discounts are flying early, as Best Buy has secured a 22% discount for the critically-acclaimed Surface Pro 11 laptop (Snapdragon X Plus) to help consumers find a new, affordable PC for work and casual activities.

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Microsoft responds to push back from users — will listen to feedback regarding new simplified naming scheme for Windows 11 updates

The company says it is actively working on improving its new update naming scheme for Windows 11 after pushback from users.

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Microsoft is investing $15.2 billion in the world's AI hotspot — Why that's great news for NVIDIA and its specialized GPUs

Microsoft says it plans to spend another $7.9 billion in the UAE's AI buildout from 2026 until 2029, and NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs are at the heart of the expenses.

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The most user‑friendly AI mini PC I’ve tested doesn’t look like much, until you see what it can do — it could change how you think about AI hardware

I'm easily pleased, and Sapphire's simple, but brilliant feature on its new mini PC definitely ticks the box.

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Handheld gaming mode is officially rolling out to more than just the Xbox Ally — here's how you get it right now

The newest Insider build of Windows 11 is bringing the new handheld gaming mode to other handheld gaming PCs, and you can try it right now.

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Nintendo’s gameplay patent could collapse under legal fire in a shock move by the head of the U.S. Patent Office

Nintendo’s U.S. patent strategy faces a major setback. The head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has taken the rare step of ordering a reexamination of Nintendo’s controversial patent that covers the mechanic of summoning a helper character to fight in manual or automatic modes.

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First look at Windows 11's new Copilot-powered Taskbar search box in action — better than the old search UI?

Microsoft has started testing a new Copilot-powered search box on the Taskbar on Windows 11. It's better in some ways, but worse in others. Let's take a look.

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Windows 95 is back in your web browser — but it’s buggy and risky. Here's why.

ChatGPT shared an interesting tidbit, highlighting how to run Windows 95 directly from your browser using a web-based emulator, but the user experience was buggy and rife with performance and security issues.

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Viral superhero game Dispatch already sold over 1 million copies — and that's without Xbox support

AdHoc Studio's superhero-focused game Dispatch has already sold over a million copies across PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.

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Flyoobe developer warns of malware risk in fake Windows 11 bypass tool update

Flyoobe's developer has issued a warning about a suspicious website and an update for the tool, which could make Windows 10 users susceptible to malicious attacks.

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Despite the hype, Battlefield 6 fails to dent Call of Duty's reign in the US ahead of Black Ops 7 launch — but there's a big caveat

Battlefield 6 is off to a strong start in the U.S, but it doesn't seem to be peeling players away from Call of Duty, at least so far.

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One of Xbox's most legendary RPGs is getting a major update with a brand new way to play — and players can test the new mode out soon

Obsidian Entertainment's isometric role-playing game Pillars of Eternity is finally getting a turn-based mode, and players can test it starting Nov. 5, 2025.

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One of my favorite Xbox Game Pass games is leaving this month — I can't believe this huge FPS title is departing

Nearly a full year after its launch onto Xbox, Windows PC, and Game Pass, GSC Game World's popular survival-horror shooter STALKER 2 is leaving the program.

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No, World of Warcraft isn’t being dumbed down for consoles — Ion Hazzikostas sets the record straight

From addon restrictions to simpler rotations, Blizzard says Midnight’s changes are about making WoW easier to learn, not dumbing it down.

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No, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is not launching early — here’s why

The rumors that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release early just won't go away, but hopefully now, people will stop buying into them.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming just got its biggest upgrade yet — but will anyone pay for it?

Microsoft's big Xbox Cloud Gaming upgrades are rolling out, delivering 1440p resolution at 60 FPS. But, with a 50% price hike in tow — is this going to be the next big thing, or will it struggle like Stadia did previously?

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OpenAI might skip GPT‑6 entirely — and the reason is stranger than you think

Sam Altman recently revealed the company's tongue-in-cheek plan to rename GPT-5's successor from GPT-6 to GPT-6-7.

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From sci‑fi mysteries to football glory — all the new Xbox games you can play this week (Nov. 3–9, 2025)

Here are the latest games launching on the Xbox Store, from November 3-November 9, 2025.

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Satya Nadella bet billions on OpenAI when no one else would — and it changed everything

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed how Microsoft's early bet and investment in the company played an instrumental role in its success in the ever-evolving AI landscape.

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Landscape, portrait, or both — this dual-monitor addon for laptops is a multitasking lifesaver when I go on trips

The JSAUX FlipGo Pro is a portable dual monitor accessory that comes with a stand for orienting them in portrait, landscape, stacked, or solo mode. It provides a helpful setup with only a few issues. Our review.

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ARC Raiders compensates victims of loot-stealing cheaters — "if you encounter cheaters or unfair play, Embark will refund your items to your inventory"

Embark Studios recently launched its extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, and has been busy since then, moderating the game's servers to catch cheaters and refunding the loot they've stolen from players, even when victims don't report them.

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