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"An unmatched upgrade opportunity": Intel's new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs target "value buyers" as PC prices rise

Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" mobile CPUs designed to be more affordable, and I'm optimistic that they'll be a decent antidote to rising PC prices.

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"There are over 5,700 combinations.": I attended Panasonic's USS Intrepid press conference and saw 10Gbps, Wi‑Fi 7 and on‑device AI in the new Toughbook 56, but should you swap out your Toughbook 55?

The Panasonic Toughbook 56 tightens up what made the 55 MK3 useful and adds faster networking, newer Intel Series 2 CPUs, Wi‑Fi 7, and a stronger security stack — all in a highly modular package built for long field deployments.

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"The fastest path towards reinstatement": Microsoft responds to developer backlash after account termination — but identity verification remains non-negotiable

Microsoft has rolled out a fast‑track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.

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Microsoft's VP just reworked a Windows 11 feature to make it "comfortable" for macOS users — if they ever decide to switch

Microsoft veteran Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community, built Peek Desktop (inspired by macOS Sonoma's Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop feature) to help Windows 11 users easily hide all open windows with a single click on the desktop.

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Microsoft thinks you'll want an Xbox Controller and 1 year of Microsoft 365 and Xbox Game Pass over a MacBook Neo

In a desperate bid to win over students, Microsoft has launched a new promo that bundles a year of Microsoft's subscriptions with the purchase of select new Windows 11 PCs.

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"Microsoft fired the skilled people, leaving flowchart followers": Microsoft's Security Response Center is being blamed for the zero-day BlueHammer exploit leak, but I can't tell who's right

A BlueHammer zero-day Windows exploit was in the wild for two weeks before Microsoft addressed it, and even then, the solution is leaving some security experts concerned. Is this a failing on the part of Microsoft's Security Response Center?

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"Thank you to every Greymane": Crimson Desert shows no signs of slowing down, topping over 5 million sales within a month

Crimson Desert has surpassed 5 million sales within its first month, with Pearl Abyss confirming the milestone as player engagement remains strong across PC.

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Xbox's Starfield gets Nintendo Switch 2 rating days after its PS5 release, keeping hopes for a port of Bethesda's RPG alive — here's what we know

Is Starfield coming to Nintendo Switch 2? A new rating suggests that it is, though recent reports claim the port in development has been difficult to make.

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"The stuff that we're seeing is really well put together": Xbox game publishing chief says Forza Horizon 6 takes him back to the golden years of racing games

Forza Horizon 6 will likely be one of the biggest Xbox games of the year, and CCO Matt Booty says "It really feels like a whole new, fresh game."

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Microsoft's Xbox games lead Matt Booty says its studios are in a "culture of cultures" and work together more than you think — Blizzard is even helping with Fable

Xbox Game Studios has over 30 teams under its wing, and chief content officer Matt Booty says they collaborate more often than many believe they do.

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Rumored feature coming to Steam that will help you track prices, and Microsoft should copy it immediately for Xbox and PC

A Steam backend update suggests expanded price history tracking could be on the way. The feature highlights a gap on Xbox, where users still rely on third party tools to track game pricing.

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Xbox and Best Buy want to help you build your first video game in 2026

Xbox Game Camp returns in 2026 with a new program in Minneapolis, offering a 12 week training course for young developers to build games, learn key skills, and create a portfolio with Microsoft.

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Microsoft prepares display upgrades and two stage launch for new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Intel and Snapdragon chips this year

New PCs from Microsoft will consist of new chips, display upgrades, and higher starting prices this spring and summer.

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ID@Xbox makes a bold claim — “Games launching day one into Game Pass… do very well on other platforms as well”

ID@Xbox director Guy Richards says Xbox Game Pass boosts game discovery and can drive sales beyond Xbox platforms, highlighting its wider impact across the industry.

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Before Forza Horizon 6 takes us to Japan, let's remember where the legend began almost 14 years ago

Forza Horizon 6 may well be upon us, but the franchise owes its roots to the first Horizon Festival in Colorado almost 14 years ago. Take a trip down memory lane with this epic retrospective.

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"Users can now simply ask what happened": AppControl's optional AI integration gives you in-depth PC diagnostic history in plain English — It works with popular LLMs, but I'll use offline models for added security

AppControl has replaced Task Manager on my PCs, and it seems like it's just getting started. The latest update adds optional AI integration that answers questions regarding system history, which is basically like having your own private IT tech inside your system.

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Our friends at Tom's Guide are upgrading: Here's what it means, and how our sister site's overhaul affects Windows Central

Our sister site, Tom's Guide, just launched its overhaul, featuring all-new shopping tools and exciting prospects for the future. Here's what it all means.

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WWE 2K26 review: It comes close to being the best in the world — but yearly releases are clearly holding it back

WWE 2K26 delivers the best gameplay and biggest roster in the WWE 2K series, but there are bigger issues elsewhere.

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ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. Zenbook S 16: Lots of similarities don't necessarily make for an easy choice, and it might come down to pricing and performance hardware

ASUS now has Zenbook A16 and Zenbook S 16 models on the market, and at first glance, they seem quite similar. But once you get inside, differences begin to appear. I've put together this comparison based on our reviews of both laptops to help you make the right decision.

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I've finally found a loophole to block a specific type of YouTube ads, and it won’t cost you a dime: Just a little teamwork

YouTube viewers can now work together to prevent ads from playing during livestreams without paying for Premium.

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Microsoft veteran says the Task Manager was under 80 KB because "small was fast and fast mattered" — but wishes "we had carried more of that taste, not the suffering"

Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.

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"The Lotus guys probably figured it didn't matter to be wrong": Excel thinks 1900 was a leap year because of a small shortcut taken in the '80s — I'll think of this next time I want to cut corners

Microsoft Excel was originally created as competition for Lotus 1-2-3, which has had lasting effects on my favorite spreadsheet software. Here's how a small shortcut taken in the '80s has lasted through until 2026.

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Starfield's sales on PlayStation 5 make me wonder why Xbox even bothered... was this worth devaluing exclusivity?

Reported Starfield sales on PS5 suggest a slower start than expected, raising questions about Xbox’s multiplatform strategy and whether moving away from exclusivity impacts hardware value.

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Overwatch Season 2 just dropped with new hero Sierra and a launch on Nintendo Switch 2

Overwatch Season 2: Summit arrived today, and it’s a massive update introducing high-octane DPS hero Sierra and a bounty of rewards to earn on an all-new battle pass.

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"We have ideas that we want to get out there": Bethesda's Todd Howard says Xbox's Starfield and Fallout 76 were "creatively different" by design, for better or worse

Bethesda's Todd Howard says Fallout 76 and Starfield were different than its usual RPGs by design, as the devs "have ideas that we want to get out there."

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