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Cloudflare goes to war with Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI's bots, with blanket free tools to block all crawlers

Hot on the heels of Microsoft saying all public internet content is "freeware" to be stolen to train AI models, Cloudflare has offered a huge chunk of the internet the ability to block all AI crawlers for free.

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The Razer headset I haven't stopped using since I reviewed it now has an Xbox version, and it's predictably awesome

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) still holds my highest ever rating for a gaming headset, and the Xbox version is awesome in all the same ways.

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These 8 classic titles could be coming to Xbox Game Pass — here’s what we know

A trio of classic video game franchises could soon be made available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

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How well does WSL work on the new Snapdragon X Elite laptops?

WSL is an important part of Windows 11 and with the new generation of Snapdragon X Elite laptops hitting the market, will it work OK? Here's a quick overview.

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The First Descendant's first patch arrives with server fixes and more... But it also broke the servers again

Many players seem to be experiencing server and connection issues in The First Descendant, unable to enter the game or being randomly disconnected.

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Report: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August

The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, per a new report.

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What is Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) in Windows 11 and how does it work?

Microsoft has built its own AI upscaling tool for Copilot+ PCs, known as Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR). But what does it actually do, and how do you use it?

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Windows 11 finally gets some love, but it feels more like a 'necessary evil' than a voluntary upgrade with Windows 10's death on the horizon

Statcounter's latest report suggests a slight upward trajectory for Windows 11 — with 29.7% of the market share. Windows 10 continues to dominate the category with 66.1%.

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One of the most anticipated Xbox games from Capcom finally has a playable demo and you can download it right now

Capcom has just released a playable demo for its upcoming action-strategy game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. In addition, Capcom is launching a tie-in campaign that will reward players with free in-game rewards based on Okami.

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Windows 11's new Start menu sidebar for Phone Link is unnecessary and only adds more clutter

Microsoft is building a new sidebar to show mobile devices alongside the Start menu, but I don't believe this is the correct design approach. Here's what I think about this feature.

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As Microsoft finally makes Windows on ARM good, Lenovo has made one of the best laptops I've ever used

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) is one of the first Windows laptops powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series of ARM SoCs. It's a new generation, and here are my thoughts.

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Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail is horrifically brokenonXbox

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, the latest expansion to Final Fantasy XIV, has launched in early access and has brought it with a myriad of bugs and issues, including ones causing the Xbox version to crash.

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The best Starfield Xbox mods so far: Performance, gameplay, cheats, and more

With the Creation Club having been out for only a few weeks, here's some of the best mods available for Xbox so far.

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Elden Ring DLC: How to fix the 'Inappropriate activity detected' bug when summoning in Shadow of the Erdtree

The Elden Ring "Inappropriate activity detected" bug is annoying PC players trying to enjoy Shadow of the Erdtree. Thankfully, FromSoftware has announced a workaround fix for the problem.

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Why World of Warcraft's Pandaria 'Remix' event is the PERFECT starting point for new players

Recently I have been enjoying World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, a limited-timed event where players could relive the expansion with all kinds of new insanely powerful abilities and obtain all kinds of cool rewards. It was so much fun that I hope World of Warcraft gets more Remix…

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Fortnite players will go WILD over this collaboration with Razer, it's now my favorite design EVER

Razer and Fortnite have come together in glorious fashion with a range of PC gaming accessories that'll attract players and non-players alike.

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My favorite game of 2024 will be the first physical edition I've bought in years — because the freebie is AMAZING

I've not cared about physical games for years, but this Special Edition has stopped me in my tracks. My game of the year, Balatro, has a physical disc available for pre-order with an unmissable free gift included.

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"The expansion of Xbox gaming to Fire TV devices offers players another option," Microsoft surprisingly partners with Amazon to deliver Xbox Cloud Gaming

Unexpectedly, Microsoft has teamed up with cloud tech rival Amazon to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Amazon Fire devices. This includes the Amazon Fire TV, as well as the Fire TV streaming stick. Here are the details.

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More people are using controllers to play Steam games — and guess which controller they are using?

Steam just published an interesting report showing a considerable uptick in controller users through its service. The report shows the daily average use of both Xbox and PlayStation controllers, but which is the most popular?

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ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally: Side-by-side comparison and differences between the gaming handhelds

ROG Ally X has several notable changes to its design compared to ROG Ally. Let's look at them all.

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The Elden Ring DLC's secret Jolan and Anna Spirit Ashes are a Bleed build's best friend — here's how to get them in Shadow of the Erdtree

Need to proc Bleed? These secret Elden Ring DLC Jolan and Anna Spirit Ashes will do it faster than you can L2 with Rivers of Blood.

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Elden Ring DLC: Miquella's Great Rune use and effect in Shadow of the Erdtree

Not sure what the use and effects of Miquella's Great Rune is in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC? Here's what you need to know.

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The Xbox that never was: Our first detailed look at the 'Keystone' cloud streaming console design

A newly discovered Microsoft patent has given us a closer look at the canceled Xbox Keystone streaming console, which featured multiple ports, a pairing button, and a mini design.

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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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The Elden Ring DLC just got a major 'Calibration Update' to balance Shadow of the Erdtree difficulty, and its patch notes say another is on the way

The first major Elden Ring patch for Shadow of the Erdtree is here, and it makes some sizable balance changes to the DLC.

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