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Can I play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, and other gaming handheld PCs?

One of the biggest new games on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 is Battlefield 6. But can it run on gaming handhelds, too?

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Microsoft flips the switch: Word will now save new documents to OneDrive by default — and that changes everything

A new update for Word has changed how the app handles new documents. Going forward, the app will automatically save everything to OneDrive with autosave enabled.

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October’s Xbox Game Pass drop is the kind of lineup we dream about

More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass in the coming weeks, including two Xbox first-party titles with Keeper and Ninja Gaiden 4.

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Macs are safe — PCs? Not so much, says Apple in a campaign that pulls no punches

While it's clear Microsoft wasn't responsible for the buggy CrowdStrike update that left over 8.5 million Windows PCs with BSoDs for hours, Apple is still capitalizing on the situation with a new ad to persuade users to switch over to its ecosystem.

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Is Battlefield 6 on Xbox Game Pass? Here's the scoop — I wouldn't be surprised if it beats Call of Duty as this year's biggest multiplayer FPS

Will Battlefield 6 — the bombastic, chaotic large-scale shooter poised to dominate the FPS genre — be on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

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Dive into a clean adventure: PowerWash Simulator 2 releases for Xbox and more this month

PowerWash Simulator 2 now has a release date. Players will be able to clean on October 23 when it launches, and it's also coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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Good news… if you live in the right country: Game Pass Ultimate price hike paused

Following the controversial price hike to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate last week, Microsoft is delaying it in select countries.

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Here are all of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Dark Ops challenges and the rewards you can get

Dark Ops challenges aren't listed in Black Ops 7's Calling Cards menu, as, like previous games, they're secretive. But here's a list of every known Dark Ops so far and how to get it.

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Will Microsoft’s free ESU program for Windows 10 in Europe create a global precedent?

PIRG delivered a letter signed by hundreds of organizations asking Microsoft to reconsider cutting support for Windows 10 and extend support for the world's most popular OS.

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OpenAI’s Jony Ive AI device delayed beyond 2026 over privacy, compute, and personality issues — Sam Altman says, "Do not expect anything very soon."

A new report suggests that the long-awaited AI device from Jony Ive and OpenAI may be delayed beyond 2026 due to three fundamental challenges that have hindered progress due to compute, privacy, and personality issues.

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Remedy's Control gets Xbox Series X|S, PS5 update — I'm glad that this excellent game now has proper HDR, 120hz support, and more

Remedy Entertainment's Control has a new update on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, bringing 120hz support, HDR, and more.

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Can't get enough of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's open beta? Good news — you got more time

We got a job to do — keep racking up those eliminations in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's open beta, now extended until Thursday, October 9.

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Microsoft triples down and blocks even more Microsoft Account bypasses on Windows 11 — an online account is non-negotiable

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.

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Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually shut down after installing an update.

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Battlefield 6 is sticking to its guns on this controversial feature for launch — devs say data supports it, but players argue bad UI is to blame (and I agree)

Based on data from Battlefield 6's Open Beta, the devs say Open Weapons playlists are more popular, and will be the game's primary focus. Fans argue Closed Weapons weren't fairly tested, however.

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Windows 11 Settings app gets major upgrades in 25H2

Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search. Key additions include Quick Machine Recovery, the ability to show the clock in the Notification Center, more Recall controls, and more.

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"Advancing the entire AI ecosystem" — AMD and OpenAI announce bombshell computing deal worth tens of billions of dollars

AMD and OpenAI today announced a partnership that will see the former deliver 6 gigawatts of compute power over the next five years for OpenAI's next-gen infrastructure. Here's what you need to know.

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Microsoft’s Windows 11 File Explorer still clunky? My favorite alternative just got a slick upgrade — with real‑time visual feedback on file operations

Windows 11's File Explorer app alternative, Files App, got a neat update in preview, adding new features, including a new "Discovering" Phase and improved "Cancel" button placement in the Status Center.

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"Forever seems like a long time": Sam Altman doesn't want to live forever — even if AI promises God-like existence and eternal life

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he doesn't want to live forever, despite AI's probability of creating God-like forms of existence and eternal life.

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Microsoft begins rolling out highly anticipated Taskbar feature for Windows 11 power users

Multiple-monitor users will finally be able to open the notification center on displays that aren't their primary monitor with the latest Windows 11 update.

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Is Windows about to get interesting again?

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

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Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock

The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.

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Does the reduced SBMM playlist in the Black Ops 7 beta really have better server latency? — It's not quite that simple

A curious detail has emerged in the Black Ops 7 open beta, with players seeing lower latency (ping) when connected to the Open Moshpit. So what's going on?

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Microsoft assures gamers: Xbox hardware plans remain strong amid latest rumors

Rumors are swirling that Xbox is going to kill its hardware ecosystem. It's not true ... for now, but it easily could've been true, given how nonsensically Xbox acts lately.

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New Xbox games releasing October 6-12: Battlefield 6 is here — and the spooky season continues with this new horror game

Here are all the new games launching on the Xbox Store this week, including Electronic Arts' Battlefield 6.

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