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How to Fix PC Game Crashes: Ultimate Gaming Troubleshooting PC Guide for Windows

Quick driver updates, overheating solutions, and file repairs restore smooth gameplay fast—works for Steam, Epic, and more.

Player One

French government says it's ditching Windows for Linux — country accelerates plans to ditch US-based software in digital sovereignty push

France is accelerating its digital sovereignty plans. In an official press release this week, the country’s DINUM announced its “exit from Windows in favor of workstations running on the Linux operating system.”

Tom’s Hardware

I just tested the $599 MacBook Neo vs a $799 Windows laptop — and Apple still blows it away

We compare the MacBook Neo against the HP Omnibook 5 Flip to see which laptop is the better value.

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Microsoft is removing Copilot branding from Photos, Notepad, and more after promising to reduce 'unnecessary Copilot entry points'

It's better than nothing, I suppose.

PC Gamer

Microsoft starts removing Copilot from Windows 11 — I’m saying that sarcastically because it's clearly just lip service

Is Microsoft finally fixing Windows 11 bloat? The new "Commitment to Windows Quality" update starts rolls back Copilot branding in favor of "Writing Tools," but the RAM-hungry AI might just be hiding in plain sight.

Tom’s Guide

"Repeated choices to serve their business over their customers": Mozilla accuses Microsoft of using 'dark patterns' to force its Copilot AI on Windows 11 users

Mozilla argues that Microsoft’s rollback of its aggressive Windows 11 Copilot campaign amounts to an admission that it relied on deceptive tactics and dark patterns to steer users into behaviors that serve its own interests.

Windows Central

The original Xbox was going to be a lot like Project Helix, says ex-Microsoft gaming exec — here's why the first plans for a console-PC hybrid didn't work out

Microsoft's new Project Helix is an ambitious console that fuses Xbox and PC together — something it wanted for the original Xbox, but couldn't achieve.

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"We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far.

It's a renaissance for new Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC features right now, as Microsoft's gaming department seems to have been unleashed. Xbox engineer Bill Ridmann posits on X: What would you like to see? Here are the best suggestions.

Windows Central

Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic.

Is Microsoft's big AI push falling off the rails? Possibly, but not for the reasons you might think. AI is here to stay, but Microsoft's AI infrastructure gamble is making Wall Street incredibly nervous ... here's why.

Windows Central

Microsoft claims WireGuard and Veracrypt account termination was merely due to not verifying an email: 'Not everything is a conspiracy, sometimes it's literally paperwork'

"Not every 'WTF micro$oft' moment is a slam dunk."

PC Gamer

Microsoft's baffling account ban blocks security patches for Windscribe, WireGuard VPN, VeraCrypt

Without the ability to sign kernel-level drivers, millions of people using these privacy tools could be left waiting for critical security fixes. Microsoft has now publicly acknowledged the issue, stating it is actively working to reinstate the accounts.

TechRadar

NASA just shared jaw-dropping Artemis II wallpapers — here's how to set them on your Mac or Windows PC

Learn how to download and set NASA's Artemis II mission photos as your desktop background.

Tom’s Guide

"Gaming just got smoother on Snapdragon": You can finally customize your gaming gear on Windows on Arm

Logitech G HUB now works on Windows on Snapdragon through emulation, bringing RGB and DPI customization to Snapdragon X2 devices like the Zenbook A16 and other Snapdragon X PCs.

Windows Central

Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists

A new Notepad update for Windows Insiders begins Microsoft's push to reduce Copilot on Windows 11, replacing it with AI-powered "writing tools" instead.

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Microsoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened

Microsoft broke Windows 11 search with a Bing update, which displayed blank results. The company has issued a fix.

Windows Central

"Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft

Microsoft brings back Windows Insider meetups to reconnect with users and shape the future of Windows 11.

GamesRadar

The OG Xbox was meant to be a PC-console hybrid, and the console's co-creator says Project Helix is "very similar"

Xbox was supposed "to be a PC running Windows" from the start

Windows Central

ASUS’ Zenbook A16 shows why Microsoft must rethink Copilot+ PC branding

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a Copilot+ PC by definition, but its 5-star success proves no one cares. Major reviews are hailing its 18-core Snapdragon power, lightweight build, and MacBook-beating performance while completely ignoring Microsoft's "Copilot+ PC" label.

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"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

Tom’s Guide

I just tested the world's largest laptop trackpad and it makes my MacBook Pro's look tiny

The Acer Swift 16 AI features the world's largest haptic touchpad — but is it too large? I went hands-on with it to find out.

TechRadar

'By combining trusted platforms with legitimate tools, the threat actor reduces visibility and increases the likelihood of successful execution': Microsoft warns WhatsApp users to exercise extra caution — or pay the price

Microsoft warns WhatsApp users that VBS malware uses cloud services and renamed tools to gain persistent, hidden control over systems.

TechRadar

I tested the AceMagic K1, and this compact mini PC offers decent performance for office and light creative tasks, as long as you don’t push it too hard

A compact office mini PC powered by Intel's 12th Gen Core i5-12600H processor with plenty of upgrade potential and power enough for a three-monitor setup.

Windows Central

Is this the perfect Windows app to emulate? Microsoft needs to take notes.

Speechify is more than just a great dictation tool; it’s a masterclass in how to build a native Windows 11 app that actually respects the platform.

TechRadar

'I was not bluffing Microsoft, and I'm doing it again': apparently disgruntled researcher leaks worrying Windows zero-day security flaw

Researchers confirm the bug works, while Microsoft gives a bland statement.

Tom’s Guide

I loved Asus’s Zenbook A14 and A16 — but a $200 price hike changes everything

The Asus Zenbook A14 and A16 are strong ultraportables with nice designs and impressive X2 Elite power, but an up to $200 price hike has killed its chances of rivaling the MacBook Air.

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