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Microsoft shovels more features into Windows 11's Notepad — but isn't it time the company focused on fixing things instead?

Is this going to irritate a fair few Windows 11 users? You can pretty much bank on that.

Michelle Obama clarifies her famous ‘Go high’ motto: It’s not about anger or pain, but more about putting a safety lock on a gun

Michelle Obama clarifies her famous ‘Go high’ motto: It’s not about anger or pain, but more about putting a safety lock on a gun

Having a platform is “like a gun,” Obama said. “Learn how to use it, put the safety lock on.”

What's next for Windows 11 in 2026? First look at new features arriving in the coming months

What's next for Windows 11 in 2026? First look at new features arriving in the coming months

Microsoft has more features, enhancements, and AI planned for Windows 11 users this year. Here's a first look at all the upcoming features we know are in the works.

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A Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X all-in-one? There's not much more any gamer could ask for

Gamers, here's your dream console, which you could have if Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo joined hands, but we all know that's never happening.

Windows 11 update KB5074109 is breaking systems — Microsoft says uninstall it ASAP. Here's how.

Windows 11 update KB5074109 is causing app failures, Outlook hangs, and black screens. If you're experiencing any issues, here's how to uninstall the January 2026 update to revert to a known good state.

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Microsoft's Xbox app has been released for Arm PCs—just in time for Nvidia's new chip?

Nvidia's N1X Arm CPU could be just months away.

Microsoft is deploying its cloud and AI technology to the Mercedes F1 team from the start of the 2026 season

Microsoft will continue to be a partner in F1, but from 2026 is switching allegiance from Alpine, and moving further up the grid with Mercedes.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 maintains top spot in sales for November and December, but fails to dethrone Battlefield 6 for year-to-date sales

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 maintains top spot in sales for November and December, but fails to dethrone Battlefield 6 for year-to-date sales

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has enjoyed solid momentum despite drama around its launch, but Xbox Game Pass has muddied the overall performance picture.

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Xbox app is now available on all Arm-based Windows 11 devices — Microsoft says ‘more than 85% of Game Pass catalog is compatible with these PCs’

Xbox app is now available on all Arm-based Windows 11 devices — Microsoft says ‘more than 85% of Game Pass catalog is compatible with these PCs’

Microsoft is making the Xbox app compatible with Arm-based processors, giving gamers more options when it comes to gaming laptops and practically opening the road for Arm-powered handheld gaming PC consoles.

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EU vs US: Are Europeans Willing to Ban iPhones? Debate Erupts on Social Media

EU vs US: Are Europeans Willing to Ban iPhones? Debate Erupts on Social Media

Could the EU really ban iPhones? A viral Twitter clash restarts debate over US tech dominance, status symbols and Europe's digital future

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Why Trump is worried datacenters might cost his party an election

Why Trump is worried datacenters might cost his party an election

The president wants big tech to pay more for electricity, but he’s curbing renewable projects that could boost supply

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Microsoft 365 Offline for Thousands — Downdetector Flags Widespread Disruption

Microsoft suffered an outage early Wednesday morning, with Downdetector sharing thousands of users across the globe reporting an outage

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Windows 11's 2026 goes from bad to worse as two new bugs cause havoc crashing apps — but there are possible fixes

Windows 11's 2026 goes from bad to worse as two new bugs cause havoc crashing apps — but there are possible fixes

Windows 11 is becoming a crash-happy nightmare as two new bugs are now frustrating users.

Microsoft needed a win with Windows’ latest update, but even its fix needed fixing

Microsoft needed a win with Windows’ latest update, but even its fix needed fixing

At a time when trust in Windows is at a low, Microsoft’s latest bungled security patch has caused another headache.

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Microsoft switches F1 sponsorship from Alpine to Mercedes

Mercedes has announced a multi-year partnership with the American conglomerate

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Bill Gates Warns World Is 'Going Backwards' as Global Child Mortality Rises for First Time This Century

In his 2026 annual letter, Bill Gates warns that global child mortality rose in 2025, blaming foreign aid cuts for a historic 'backward slide.

How to fix Windows 11's annoying shutdown bug (and why it's happening)

Learn how to fix the Windows 11 bug preventing some PCs from shutting down and why it only affects certain users.

Microsoft CEO urges AI developers 'to get to a point where we are using this to do something useful,' or 'lose even the social permission...to generate these tokens'

Satya Nadella used his Davos platform to warn that AI’s future hinges on proving real-world utility.

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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Predicts 'Personal AI Companions' For Everyone Within Five Years

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman tells Davos 2026 that 'intimate' AI companions will soon navigate life alongside humans as 'ever-present friends.'

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Halo: Campaign Evolved devs say its first-ever PS5 release of Xbox's flagship is a chance to grow its community — "We don't and we won't take it lightly"

While Halo: Campaign Evolved's availability on PS5 is seen as controversial by some, its devs view it as a chance to grow and connect the franchise's community.

Windows 11's Xbox app arrives on Arm PCs — just in time for Nvidia's rumored debut with its N1X CPU

Xbox app debuts on Arm PCs as Microsoft boasts that over 85% of Game Pass titles now work with Arm CPUs.

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Microsoft unveils wave of new Windows 11 features in Paint and Notepad — with better Markdown support and a new AI Color Book mode coming soon

Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.

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Another Windows 11 issue breaks apps and causes crashes — and I'm not talking about the error code 0x803f8001

Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.

A quote that somehow feels like the final nail in the coffin of the console wars: 'We're able to honor the Halo legacy on PlayStation'

A dagger to my heart.

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Windows 11 apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate aren't loading and throwing up a "Check your account" box — what is error code 0x803f8001? Here's what we know.

Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.

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