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Microsoft kills Movies & TV storefront on Windows and Xbox — here's what will happen to your purchased media

After 12 years, Microsoft is shutting down its storefront that let Windows and Xbox users buy or rent Movies & TV shows natively on the platform.

Windows Central · Jul 18, 2025

How to choose the best antivirus for you

There’s a bewildering amount of choice when it comes to antivirus software, but we’ll help you make the right decision.

TechRadar · Jul 18, 2025

Antivirus vs Firewall: which is right for me?

The straightforward answer would be both, but things are a bit more nuanced than that, so let’s dig in.

TechRadar · Jul 18, 2025

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Here are 5 good current Microsoft products that have become stagnant — or worse — abandoned

Microsoft's product graveyard is calling. Here are 5 products that may not be long for this world, if their lack of updates is any indication.

Windows Central · Jul 17, 2025

It's Balatro all over again: a $5 plinko roguelike from a new solo dev is one of the top-rated Steam releases of 2025, and 10,000 reviews agree looking like a pre-installed Windows XP game is a plus

Nubby's Number Factory boasts an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating

GamesRadar · Jul 17, 2025

Windows 10 update messes up emoji picker, proving that even though the OS is about to shuffle into its grave, Microsoft can still break stuff

Windows 10's almost dead - so bugs are a thing of the past, right? Wrong - a new update has broken the emoji picker, leaving me unable to find the frowny face I need.

TechRadar · Jul 17, 2025

VyprVPN review

VyprVPN is an impressively feature-packed VPN – but there are issues here, including pricing.

TechRadar · Jul 17, 2025

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Hide.me Free review

Hide.Me Free is okay for light browsing, but its throttled speeds make it difficult to recommend when there are more flexible free services around

Tom’s Guide · Jul 17, 2025

Is Proton VPN’s free plan any good? We put it to the test

Proton offers a really generous free tier with no data caps and no ads – we put it to the test

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Astrill VPN review

A premium-priced VPN with specialized features, but a dated design and limited device support

TechRadar · Jul 17, 2025

Microsoft abandons change to Windows 11 taskbar as testers hated it - but I didn't, and it's baffling why there wasn't a compromise

Microsoft 'disappeared' a change for the Windows 11 taskbar - and I don't understand the thinking behind this decision.

TechRadar · Jul 17, 2025

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can now optionally see your entire desktop—maybe it will be able to finally explain what Windows error code 0x8007002c means

Oh, and you can make it look like Clippy, too...

PC Gamer · Jul 16, 2025

Half of Windows PCs are still yet to upgrade to Windows 11 — and are running out of time, says study

A study from ControlUp says that about 50% of PCs are now running Windows 11, with the other 50% still on Windows 10. End of support is fast approaching.

Windows Central · Jul 16, 2025

Leaked Windows 11 gaming handheld UI hints at long-overdue fix ahead of ROG Xbox Ally launch — and it’s about time

A new leak has revealed a new UI experience for Windows 11 on gaming handhelds — ahead of the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 16, 2025

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TechRadar · Jul 16, 2025

Proton VPN set to bring Split tunneling for Linux and macOS this summer – and many more features you'll love

Proton VPN released a roadmap for all the features it plans to release in the next couple of months. Here's all you need to know.

Windows Central · Jul 15, 2025

Xbox Game Pass gets Abiotic Factor, Grounded 2, a Soulslike RPG, and more — here's what is coming through the rest of July

More titles are headed to Xbox Game Pass in July 2025, including Abiotic Factor, Grounded 2, Robocop: Rogue City, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and more.

Windows Central · Jul 15, 2025

Windows 7 running natively on a Steam Deck is an affront to science — this tinkerer has Microsoft's OS booting in portrait mode

It boots, but there's something wrong with it. Then again, if "Bob Pony" devotes any more time to this unusual project, that could all change.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 15, 2025

Searching for Chrome on Bing? Microsoft has a new clingy tactic to beg you to stay

Microsoft's latest move to convince Bing users to stop switching to Google Chrome includes a new comparison banner promoting the perks of using the default Windows browser.

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TechRadar · Jul 15, 2025

Microsoft has a plan to give Windows 11 laptops better battery life – and I think it sounds like a winner

Energy saver could become one of Windows 11's best features for laptop owners, promising even better battery life.

Windows Central · Jul 15, 2025

Windows 11 Firewall with Advanced Security flagged up errors in "under development" code — Microsoft apologizes for bugs

Microsoft issues an apology for "inconvenience or confusion" caused after it mistakenly indicated that it had resolved a critical Firewall error caused by its own code via a new security update.

Windows Central · Jul 15, 2025

AI-powered malware eludes Microsoft Defender's security checks 8% of the time — with just 3 months of training and "reinforcement learning" for around $1,600

Outflank researchers are set to unveil new AI malware at Black Hat 2025 in August with the capability to bypass Microsoft Defender.

Windows Central · Jul 14, 2025

Windows 11 will soon be able to describe images on your screen using AI — and it'll all be done locally

A new "Describe Image" feature is coming soon to Click To Do, which will allow Windows 11 to use AI to describe an image that's currently on your screen.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 14, 2025

Windows 7 runs natively on the Steam Deck, but only in portrait mode — desktop OS enthusiast aims to push beyond strange limitation in otherwise straightforward process

Windows 7 can run natively on the Steam Deck, according to testing by operating systems enthusiast Bob Pony.

Windows Central · Jul 14, 2025

Windows 11 will periodically enable energy saver mode while you work to increase battery life — even when your battery isn't low

A new feature now in preview testing in the Windows 11 Canary Channel is designed to increase battery life by periodically enabling energy saver mode based on your current workflow, not battery level.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 14, 2025

Leaked ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Ally X prices hint at a similar price range to existing models — 599, 899 euro prices spotted in the EU

Alleged European prices place the Xbox Ally consoles in the same range as current ROG models.

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The Latest Breaking News from Windows

Microsoft kills Movies & TV storefront on Windows and Xbox — here's what will happen to your purchased media

How to choose the best antivirus for you

Antivirus vs Firewall: which is right for me?

Here are 5 good *current* Microsoft products that have become stagnant — or worse — abandoned

It's Balatro all over again: a $5 plinko roguelike from a new solo dev is one of the top-rated Steam releases of 2025, and 10,000 reviews agree looking like a pre-installed Windows XP game is a plus

Windows 10 update messes up emoji picker, proving that even though the OS is about to shuffle into its grave, Microsoft can still break stuff

VyprVPN review

Hide.me Free review

Is Proton VPN’s free plan any good? We put it to the test

Astrill VPN review

Microsoft abandons change to Windows 11 taskbar as testers hated it - but I didn't, and it's baffling why there wasn't a compromise

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can now optionally see your entire desktop—maybe it will be able to finally explain what Windows error code 0x8007002c means

Half of Windows PCs are still yet to upgrade to Windows 11 — and are running out of time, says study

Leaked Windows 11 gaming handheld UI hints at long-overdue fix ahead of ROG Xbox Ally launch — and it’s about time

Proton VPN set to bring Split tunneling for Linux and macOS this summer – and many more features you'll love

Xbox Game Pass gets Abiotic Factor, Grounded 2, a Soulslike RPG, and more — here's what is coming through the rest of July

Windows 7 running natively on a Steam Deck is an affront to science — this tinkerer has Microsoft's OS booting in portrait mode

Searching for Chrome on Bing? Microsoft has a new clingy tactic to beg you to stay

Microsoft has a plan to give Windows 11 laptops better battery life – and I think it sounds like a winner

Windows 11 Firewall with Advanced Security flagged up errors in "under development" code — Microsoft apologizes for bugs

AI-powered malware eludes Microsoft Defender's security checks 8% of the time — with just 3 months of training and "reinforcement learning" for around $1,600

Windows 11 will soon be able to describe images on your screen using AI — and it'll all be done locally

Windows 7 runs natively on the Steam Deck, but only in portrait mode — desktop OS enthusiast aims to push beyond strange limitation in otherwise straightforward process

Windows 11 will periodically enable energy saver mode while you work to increase battery life — even when your battery isn't low

Leaked ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Ally X prices hint at a similar price range to existing models — 599, 899 euro prices spotted in the EU

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