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ROG just revealed an Xbox-certified wireless controller — a premium gamepad with TMR joysticks built to banish drift for good

ASUS ROG's newest Raikiri controller is not only Xbox certified but also offers impressive features for PC or Xbox gaming.

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Xbox has revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program along with the Xbox Ally X release date — it could fix what Steam Deck still gets wrong

During Gamescom 2025, Xbox revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program for its Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. It's potentially a more robust system than Steam Deck verification.

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Microsoft preps major Windows 11 feature drop for September — here’s what’s inside

The company is preparing to drop its next big feature drop for Windows 11 users in the coming weeks, as detailed in the latest Release Preview drop. Plus, more to come as we head into fall.

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You NEED to ditch Ollama and use LM Studio for local AI if you have a laptop or mini PC — here's why

I've been playing with Ollama a lot recently, but it lacks in one key area that has sent me back over to trying LM Studio, with great success, and no need for dedicated GPU.

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Xbox hints that Xbox Cloud Gaming will become "more affordable" soon, across more regions, with comments on 'Xbox Next Gen' in tow

In the latest Xbox Podcast, Xbox platform architects Jason Beaumont and Jason Ronald offer some updates on the future of Xbox hardware, cloud, and more.

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My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away

The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.

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What makes a perfect video game intro? These 7 PC games are the best I've ever played that show you how first impressions are everything!

Some games have such powerful openings that they suck you in right away. Here are the seven best PC games with the most compelling intros.

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Nightdive and id Software are a match made in gaming heaven — As I play Heretic + Hexen, I'm hopeful for more remasters across Activision and Bethesda

Nightdive and id Software's collaborations set an industry standard for remasters, so I'm hopeful regarding what could be next.

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We gave OpenAI’s open-source AI a kid’s test — here’s what happened

OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.

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It just hit me that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months — Most of my gaming needs are met by handheld gaming PCs now, and I don't want to go back

Today I realized that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months, and that's because I've been playing most of my games on handheld gaming PCs. They're far more convenient and let me play the games I most want to play.

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I used Microsoft's elusive 'Surface Neo' dual-screen Windows PC — its biggest-ever hardware failure

Almost 6 years after it was first announced, I finally got my hands on Microsoft's canceled Surface Neo with Windows 10X. Here's what the dual-screen PC future could have been like.

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Elgato's new 4K S — the Xbox Series X|S capture card so nice I'm buying it twice

Elgato's new 4K S capture card is the firm's best offering yet. Simple, plug and play, no issues, huge compatibility, and incredibly refined modern software.

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Microsoft commits to improve gaming on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs — "We’re developing new features that will enable more games to be played on Arm"

Microsoft has announced an update to the Xbox app that enables the ability to download Xbox PC games on Arm-based devices, while also committing to improving gaming on Arm devices as a whole.

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These are the 7 best game intros I've ever played — I love it when a story sucks me in right from the beginning

Some games have such powerful openings that they suck you in right away. Here are the seven best PC games with the most compelling intros.

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Microsoft experimented with an AI-focused UI for Edge — here's what it looked like, and what it might have been for

Microsoft recently built a prototype UI for its Edge web browser codenamed Olympia that placed emphasis on Copilot. Here's what it looked like, and what it might have been for.

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You Think You Need a Monster PC to Run Local AI, Don’t You? — My Seven-Year-Old Mid-range Laptop Says Otherwise

While most of my local AI work takes place on a fairly well-equipped desktop PC, I was curious to see what mileage I could get from an old laptop I have lying around, and it surprised me.

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This Xbox Game Pass Sensation is "Absolute Art on Every Level," and Just Got a New Enhanced Edition — Oh, and It's on PS5 Now, Too

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 stood tall as one of the best Xbox games of 2024, and now it's on PS5 — with a free upgrade to the "Enhanced" version available on Xbox and PC.

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This Common Mistake in Ollama Could Be Killing Your AI Performance in Windows 11 — Here’s How to Fix It

Ollama is one of the easiest ways to integrate localized AI LLMs into your daily workflow, but you might be leaving performance on the table by making one crucial mistake, like I was.

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Google Finally Throws In the Towel on Its Comically Bad Attempt to Get Gamers to Buy Chromebooks

Chromebooks were never built to be serious gaming machines, but Google did at least make inroads with Steam. Now, that'll be joining Stadia in the Google Graveyard.

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ASUS Doubles Down on Performance—But Is the 2025 Zephyrus G14 Too Much Laptop?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is once again a fantastic laptop for gaming and everything else, but ASUS pursued more power at a cost, and I'm conflicted.

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I Asked OpenAI’s New Open-Source AI Model to Complete a Children’s School Test — Is It Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old?

OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.

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ChatGPT Isn’t the Only Game in Town—Here’s Why Local AI Might Be Better (and How to Use It on Your PC)

AI is far more than the likes of ChatGPT and Copilot, and while these online tools are accessible to all, there are plenty of reasons to start using localized tools on your PC instead.

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The Gaming Desktop I've Relied on More Than Any Other Is More Powerful and Sleeker Than Ever — But Damn, It's Expensive

I've been using the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10), and while it isn't a massive departure, it's a better pre-built gaming PC than ever — but it's expensive.

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Microsoft Teases ‘Agentic OS’ in 2030 Vision—Is Windows About to Think for Itself?

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

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New Age Verification Rules for UK Xbox Users: What You Should Know

Contraband, a title from Avalanche and Xbox Game Studios first announced back in 2021, is canceled.

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