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Intel CPU-dispensing vending machine game spotted in Japan — one user got a Core i7-8700 for $3

Capsule toy 'vending' machines in Japan can dispense CPUs: One person acquired an Intel Core i7-8700 CPU after inserting 500 Yen (around $3.25) and twisting the familiar knob. The CPU had some issues but appears to work after disabling one core.

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Meta’s massive OS announcement is more exciting than a Meta Quest 4 reveal, and VR will never be the same again

Meta’s massive OS announcement is more exciting than a Meta Quest 4 reveal, and VR will never be the same again

The surprise Meta Horizon OS announcement sets it up as VR’s Windows – and that’s both a great and terrible thing.

Microsoft strips Windows 11's Control Panel of another tool - is the writing on the wall?

Microsoft strips Windows 11's Control Panel of another tool - is the writing on the wall?

Windows 11’s Settings app evolution sees the Fonts page’s arrival from Control Panel, furthering Microsoft's modernization efforts while preserving functionality.

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Surprise! Minecraft gives Armadillos AND new Wolves to everyone with latest update, available NOW

Mojang Studios has surprised players by dropping a new content update on all platforms today, featuring both Armadillos and new Wolves.

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The best native Windows on Arm apps

Got yourself a new Windows PC with an Arm processor? Now it's time to get to work with your favorite apps! Windows PCs with an Arm processor can run most apps, but some apps will run better than others depending on whether they've been compiled natively for the Arm64 architecture.

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Maximizing Your Academic Edge: Unexplored Windows 10 Features Every College Student Should Use

Exploring Microsoft’s own numbers, we can observe the latest Windows 11 gradually overtaking users’ hearts.

Tiny11 gets a major update, can now be used to trim down any Windows 11 image

Tiny11 just got a massive overhaul after a year of no updates from developer NTDEV. The new version now runs in PowerShell and supports all versions and builds of Windows 11 (including builds in different languages).

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Do you need 5G in a laptop?

Do you need 5G in a laptop?

5G connectivity isn't new to laptops, but it's expected to become more prevalent thanks to the next generation of Windows on Arm devices headed our way. Do you need 5G, or is Wi-Fi good enough? We can help you decide.

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PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11

PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11

Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.

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Microsoft snuck another ad into Windows 11 over the weekend, but will it be added to your PC?

Microsoft snuck another ad into Windows 11 over the weekend, but will it be added to your PC?

Windows 11 may soon feature an add for Game Pass within its Settings app. Microsoft started testing the advertisement among Insiders over the weekend.

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[5 Methods] How To Unformat SD Cards in Windows and Mac

Accidentally formatting an SD card can happen to anyone, right?

Windows 10 users are soon to be hit with nagging prompts asking them to create an online account

Windows 10 users are soon to be hit with nagging prompts asking them to create an online account

It's an improvement—supposedly.

The ultimate bloatware removal tool now works on any version of Windows 11

The ultimate bloatware removal tool now works on any version of Windows 11

It's a great way to add Windows 11 support to an older machine.

How to turn down brightness on Windows 11

How to turn down brightness on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can lower the screen brightness in several ways, including through the Quick Settings flyout, Settings app, Graphics Control Panel, legacy Control Panel, keyboard shortcut, and through the OSD menu on the monitor. In this guide, I will show you all these methods and when to use…

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How to block built-in ads on Windows 10: No, I don't want to upgrade to Windows 11 or make a Microsoft Account

Tired of ads in Windows 10? This guide will help you to disable Microsoft's micro-ads across the platform!

Second monitor not detected: How to fix this irritating Windows 10 problem

Whether you're trying to set up a second monitor or your existing dual display setup is giving you issues, we've got you covered.

I reviewed Windows 11, and these are 3 things Windows 12 has to do better

Windows 11 is showing its age, and Windows 12 is right around the corner. Here are three things that could make the new release a genuinely exciting upgrade.

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Adding ZIP file support to Windows 30 years ago almost got the creator of Task Manager fired

Former Microsoft engineer and Task Manager creator Dave Plummer added ZIP file support to Windows, but initially through his own independently-sold kernel extension, VisualZIP.

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Microsoft News Roundup: Xbox takes over PlayStation Store, Fallout tops charts, and Microsoft's project Stargate

This week we saw Microsoft games take over the PlayStation Store, Fallout rise in player count and popularity, and a report about a $100 billion investment into AI.

Microsoft is mulling a change for widgets in Windows 11 that could prove controversial

With taskbar notifications being tested for widgets, we wonder if the future of the taskbar is very much more animated.

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Qualcomm teases Snapdragon X with no mention of Elite — news of second chip could be coming on April 24

With certain notebooks ready to be showcased by respective OEMs, Qualcomm has another announcement in the pipeline for April 24.

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Windows 11 on Arm users will soon have a new web browser, and you can try it today

Vivaldi is now testing a version of its browser optimized for Windows 11 on Arm. Once stable and bug-free, the new version of the browser should be more efficient and perform better than Vivaldi running through emulation.

Even with smart tools like this indie GameHDR app, HDR gaming on PC is still an absolute clown show

Why, HDR PC gaming? Why do you elude me so?

Windows 11’s Photos app is getting more sophistication with new Designer app integration - but there’s a catch

Windows 11's Photos app introduces Designer web app integration, offering advanced editing tools, but some encounter glitches and question Microsoft's editing tool strategy.

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The Windows 10 Settings app is the latest attack vector Microsoft will use to push you to sign up for a cloud account

Microsoft has started testing a notification in the Windows 10 Settings app that encourages you to use a Microsoft account.

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