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No, Notepad for Windows 11 doesn't require you to use a Microsoft account — unless you're trying to use AI

A rumor of Notepad for Windows 11 now requiring Microsoft Account sign-in has spread like wildfire, but all is not as it seems.

Tom’s Hardware

Bill Gates talks about trading for Windows 10 as Avowed wows reviewers and Microsoft kills HoloLens and lies about uninstalling Edge

Bill Gates, AI, and potential legal action from Nintendo against the makers of Palworld filled the headlines from the past week.

Windows Central

Microsoft Stock Is Off Its Highs - How Can Value Investors Can Play This?

Microsoft stock is down 8.7% since its results were released on Jan. 29. Higher capex spending reduced its free cash flow by 29%. However, value investors can take advantage of this. This article will show how.

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Windows Phone revived: Tech Enthusiast "upgrades" Lumia 1020 with full-fledged iOS

A tech enthusiast turned a Lumia 1020 Windows Phone into an iPhone. The resulting device is gorgeous but makes us wonder what could have been.

Windows Central

New patch for Windows 11 24H2 reportedly plays havoc with File Explorer, and some folks are claiming it's broken their PC

Is Windows 11’s latest patch one to avoid for now? Reports suggest it’s causing serious problems with some PCs, but if you hold off, you’ll be left without security fixes.

TechRadar

About darn time: Microsoft says it has fixed the annoying lag in Windows Explorer when working with cloud-based files

It's been my biggest bugbear with OneDrive for ruddy ages.

PC Gamer

Xbox confirms the console war is over, but could still be the ultimate winner

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has given up on trying to convert PlayStation fans.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says Xbox Game Pass helps smaller, single-player games: "They just want to tell their story."

In an interview with XboxEra, Microsoft's Gaming CEO discusses how Xbox Game Pass helps support smaller, single-player games.

Windows Central

What is Copilot: Microsoft’s AI chatbot isn't just for Windows users

Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that’s available across a host of Microsoft products, helping to make many tasks easier and more efficient to perform

TechRadar

Microsoft crowbars new ‘recommendations’ for PC Game Pass into Windows 11, so excuse me while I start beating my anti-advert drum (again)

A new advert in a Windows 11 preview build urges you to recruit friends for Game Pass via a free 14-day trial.

TechRadar

Microsoft Outlook targeted by new malware attacks allowing sneaky hijacking

A piece of malware gets its commands from a drafted email. experts warn.

TechRadar

Russian cyberattackers spotted hitting Microsoft Teams with new phishing campaign

Storm-2372 uses legitimate device flow authentication to steal access tokens and move laterally.

TechRadar

How to play Avowed for free and early on Xbox

Obsidian Entertainment’s high-fantasy RPG arrives on Xbox and PC in February

The Independent UK

I love Microsoft's Avowed, but it further cements how much I dislike the concept of paid 'Early Access' and a forced FOMO.

Avowed is one of many titles offering early access at a premium cost, and while it seems a necessary evil for the survival of Game Pass, I simply do not like it.

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AWS quits CISPE board as cloud group continues European push

CISPE board members must be Europe-based, so AWS has stepped down, but remains a member.

TechRadar

AI managed web hosting: I spoke to Cloudways about its new tool and the benefits artificial intelligence brings to servers

We speak to Suhaib Zaheer from Cloudways on the benefits of AI managed web hosting.

Player One

Xbox Will No Longer Try to Convince Owners of Other Consoles to Make a Switch, Says Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer said that his company will no longer make an effort to convince owners of other consoles to switch to Xbox.

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What is an operating system? Essential computing software explained

We explain operating systems on computers, from Windows 11 to Linux, macOS and beyond.

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Tom’s Hardware

Intel 8th, 9th and 10th Gen processors absent from Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 CPU support list for new OEM systems

Intel's 8th, 9th, and 10th Gen processors are absent from the Windows 11 24H2 official support list.

The Guardian - UK

FBI assisting UK investigation into Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

US Department of Justice also involved in what are thought to be efforts to recover deleted internet search history

PC Gamer

Saber Interactive's head honcho pulled a wild stunt to nab the Halo: Combat Evolved remaster, telling Microsoft he'd do the job for free before ultimately squeezing the publisher for millions

Strap in, folks.

GamesRadar

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer doesn't "want to see every game turn into some big live service," says Game Pass allows for more "games that have a beginning, middle and end"

South of Midnight, Doom: The Dark Ages, Ninja Gaiden 4 and Fable are all set to come out this year

The Independent UK

FBI joins Southport investigation amid reports killer wiped search history

Axel Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January after murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class

Evening Standard

FBI joins Southport killer investigation amid reports of wiped search history

The 18-year-old was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January after murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July last year.

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Steam gamers are on the clock to make this one major upgrade

This is one thing gamers shouldn't hold off updating.

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