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Windows Central Podcast: 10 years of Windows 10, and Copilot Mode!

Dan and Zac take a look back at Windows 10 as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and discussing how it's evolved over the years. Plus, a first look at Copilot Mode and the 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop!

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EA promises balanced Battlefield 6 experience with preferred crossplay feature

Battlefield 2042 introduced full cross-play and cross-progression between platforms, as EA dabbled with cross-play in earlier installations. However, it caused more problems than it solved. Will Battlefield 6 get it right?

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Windows 11 bug that "unexpectedly" trolled Apple squashed by Microsoft — Vista startup sound removed

Windows 11 no longer plays the Vista startup sound. Microsoft says it was just a bug, but the timing with Apple’s new UI says otherwise.

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"Miserably incompetent" — Microsoft locked this LibreOffice developer account for a week, indicating "service violations"

LibreOffice developer Mike Kaganski lost access to his Microsoft account for a week while his first support tickets were ignored after the company claimed he had violated terms in its Services Agreement.

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How to get started with Markdown in the Notepad app for Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can now use Notepad with Markdown support, and in this guide, I'll explain these steps to enable, use the markup language, and disable the feature.

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This comfy mesh office chair I've been testing costs less than $400 — but there's a worthy alternative that's far more affordable

SIHOO upgraded its Doro C300 mesh office chair in the form of a new Pro version, and while it's certainly comfy and competitively priced, I'm not sure it's worth the upcharge over the standard version.

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Discover Microsoft's lost Andromeda: The dual-screen Windows Phone that could have been

Surface Andromeda was the successor to Windows Phone we never got. Now, we know exactly what it would have looked like thanks to leaked images of prototype hardware from 2017 and 2018.

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I can admit when I'm wrong — this 75% wireless gaming keyboard is way better than I thought it would be

The ASUS ROG Azoth X is a premium, wireless 75% gaming keyboard that's significantly better than I honestly expected, even if it's far from perfect in some ways.

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The Battlefield 6 PC system requirements are here in time for Open Beta, and they're kind, too — here are the specs you'll need to run the explosive FPS

Ahead of the start of Battlefield 6's Open Beta next week, its PC system requirements have been revealed — and they're not too bad at all.

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"To the day we die, we will be fighting it" — Battlefield 6 vows to fight hackers tooth and nail, with kernel-level anti-cheat in the game for Open Beta

The devs behind Battlefield 6 say they're "putting a lot of effort into" the "constant arms race" against cheaters, assuaging fan concerns about problems with hackers.

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Battlefield 6 community reacts to the multiplayer reveal — player movement, cosmetics, server browser, PC specs, and more

Battlefield 6, set to launch on October 10, just dropped a lengthy multiplayer reveal trailer. Fans of the legendary series are having some lively arguments over what was revealed, and I've rounded up some comments regarding everything from animations to cosmetics to a lack of server browser.

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This hidden Windows 11 feature is back in testing after over a year-long hiatus — but you can get it right now

A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.

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Poll: Should people have to verify their age to play video games, use social media, and watch adult content?

With laws changing globally, more platforms now require ID. Are age checks needed for adult content? Let us know in our latest poll.

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“Let’s keep it real, keep it grounded” — Battlefield 6 devs promise "gritty realism" in contrast to goofy Call of Duty skins, and I'm thanking my lucky stars

As games like Call of Duty go all in with goofy Fortnite-style skins, Battlefield 6 draws a line and promises to "keep it grounded" in "gritty realism."

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How to reset to factory settings in Windows 11 or Windows 10

On Windows 11, you can use these steps to reset your computer to the factory default settings by removing everything or keeping your settings and files. In this guide, I'll explain how to complete this process.

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Mock Bing all you want — it keeps gaining users and making billions

Microsoft’s long-term bet on Bing is paying off. The search engine has gained market share four years in a row.

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This phenomenal gaming headset proves some companies DO listen to us — and it's totally awesome when they do

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is here, and it may be one of the greatest gaming headsets of all time. It addresses every complaint and then some, and it's great.

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Grounded 2 hits major milestone already — player records on Steam set just days after early access release

Grounded 2 has only just entered early access, but in its first few days it has already posted numbers on Steam that surpass the original.

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8 new features arriving with the August 2025 Security Update for Windows 11

Windows 11 August 2025 Update for version 24H2 begins rollout on August 12, delivering significant new UI and AI features, including Windows Recall reset and export, new AI actions for Click to Do, Settings app AI agent, QMR, and more.

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WWE 2K25 is free to play on Xbox and PC over SummerSlam weekend — here are the game modes you should try first

SummerSlam is this weekend and so what better time to have a free play weekend for WWE 2K25. Play out your own PLE however you want it to go!

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EA finally listens: Battlefield 6 scraps a decade-old requirement on Steam — a major win for new players and veteran fans

After years of launching "Origin" or the EA App alongside Steam, EA has decided to drop the requirement for PC players with Battlefield 6.

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Windows 11 SE is dead — Microsoft pulls plug on special school edition of Windows for low-cost PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 SE will not get the version 25H2 update later this year, and that support for Windows 11 SE will end in October 2026.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 — Rumors, price leaks, and everything you need to know

All the news and rumours you need to know about the Lenovo Legion Go 2

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Valve just announced every Steam sale date from now until Summer 2026 — here's exactly when you can save big bucks on the best PC games

Steam maker Valve has revealed the a schedule for PC game sales on the platform that encompasses every sales event from now until next summer.

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As Microsoft posts $75B in Azure revenue, UK’s CMA says “competition is not working well”

Azure’s $75B revenue marks a milestone for Microsoft, but UK regulators say the cloud market isn’t competitive and may need stronger oversight.

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