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The wait is almost over. Windows 11 will FINALLY feature an ad for Game Pass in the Settings app next month

Microsoft just released a preview update to Windows 11 that ads an advertisement for Game Pass within the Settings app. The update will make its way to general users next month if testing goes well.

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Microsoft console files are being exploited to let hackers gain access to private systems

MSC files used to target a known Windows flaw, allowing hackers to drop Cobalt Strike beacons.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 review: the best Surface ever — and it'll only get better

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 had a high bar to clear, and it has absolutely made me a believer in Microsoft's vision for Windows-on-Arm.

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Analysts say average laptop RAM quota will reach 11.8GB in 2024 — up 12% year-on-year

Minimum laptop RAM capacity is slowly inching to 16 GB as Microsoft requires it for its Copilot+ certification, but MacBooks that start at 8 GB still hold back the jump.

Tom’s Hardware

My biggest issue with Copilot+ isn't Windows Recall, it's that Microsoft is ignoring millions of Windows users

Copilot+ is here, but hardly anyone can use it. In a world of bad headlines and millions of Windows users, why has Microsoft decided to freeze out those with capable hardware from the likes of NVIDIA?

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One of the most persistent Windows 11 bugs ever keeps telling users they’ve changed their location, when they haven’t – but it’s getting fixed

While it’s not a showstopper, this is one of the more annoying glitches we’ve seen on Windows 11 (and Windows 10 too).

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The new HP OmniBook X with Snapdragon X Elite just crushed the MacBook Air M3 in battery life

MacBooks with Apple Silicon set the current standard for laptop battery life, but some of the Copilot+ PCs we've tested have just surpassed them.

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Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P: a fast, well-featured but expensive 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor

The Aorus FO32U2P is a super-premium gaming monitor with plenty of features, but is it worth its high price tag?

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HP EliteBook Ultra Copilot+ PC gives the MacBook Air a run for its money

The first wave of Microsoft Copilot+ PCs arrived last week, which means it's time to test all of the claims made about the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset's performance.

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The best-looking File Explorer alternative just got a curvy new update

Files is a third-party file management app on Windows that includes several features not available in the official File Explorer. The latest update to Files adds more curves and a bunch of new options.

Windows Central

HP Spectre Foldable 17 review: a flagship screen and hugely versatile device, but it’s fatally flawed

Fatally flawed, but beautiful, HP’s $5,000 foldable fell short of our expectations in the end.

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VALORANT's latest massive update brings Ranked to console and animated gun pets to everyone

Riot Games has released the VALORANT 9.0 update to console and Windows PC, with plenty of new features, balance changes, and improvements on board.

Windows Central

Microsoft now forces automatic OneDrive backups — feature enabled during clean Windows installs, users surprised with desktop icons and files

OneDrive backup and syncing becomes an opt-out feature for Windows 11.

Tom’s Hardware

How to Fix CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED Errors in Windows

This error occurs when, as its name says, an important process crashes. Here’s how to diagnose and fix it.

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15 million unique pilots have taken to the sky in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Jorg Neumann, the head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, shared a post on Instagram over the weekend celebrating 15 million pilots have logged more than one billion flight sessions in the game's four-year lifespan.

Windows Central

I've never been interested in Persona, but after playing Metaphor: ReFantazio, I'm actually excited for Atlus' next game

I've never played an Atlus game like Persona or even been interested, but going hands-on with Metaphor: ReFantazio changed my mind a little.

Tom’s Hardware

How to Fix the KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED BSOD

Learn how to diagnose and fix KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED errors in Windows.

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Meta Quest users targeted in Windows app scam — here's what you need to know

Be careful when searching for Meta Quest - there are malicious websites out there.

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Microsoft Account to local account conversion guide erased from official Windows 11 guide — instructions redacted earlier this week

Microsoft posted an official guide on converting your Windows 11 PC login credentials from a Microsoft Account to a local account. But then it changed its mind, and decided that it is not a good idea to give users these instructions.

Windows Central

I've wanted to play this upcoming Xbox exclusive since its 2021 reveal, and I finally got my chance

During Summer Game Fest Play Days, I finally got a chance to go hands-on with REPLACED, an epic 80s-inspired 2.5D platformer coming to Xbox and Windows PC.

Windows Central

This excellent designer imagined what Windows Phone would look like in 2024, and it makes me sad

Microsoft killed its phone platform a few years back, but that doesn't mean we can't dream. A designer on Twitter (X) recently offered some concepts for a "Windows 11 Mobile" that never was.

Tom’s Hardware

Snapdragon X Elite laptops last 15+ hours on our battery test, but Intel systems not that far behind

Is a difference of 2 or 3 hours a real game-changer?

TechRadar

My week so far with Copilot+ PC laptops: they might be the future, but not for the reasons Microsoft wants

I’ve been using a Copilot+ PC laptop for most of this week – and AI still feels just a gimmick. But there's a lot to like.

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Adata XPG Nia is a mindblowing Windows gaming handheld: Everything you need to know

The Nia goes above and beyond what other gaming handhelds can offer, promising a unique design that makes it one-of-a-kind. Here’s everything you need to know about the Adata XPG Nia.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest from potential DJI drone bans to new film cameras

In case you missed it DJI's drones might get banned, AI-powered PCs were released, and film cameras made a comeback.

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