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One of the first Xbox Play Anywhere games is back from the dead — 'Gigantic' has been officially resurrected, and we played it!

Gigantic has a special place on Windows Central. It was one of the first games encompassing Microsoft's "Xbox Play Anywhere" vision, leveraging the earliest APIs for cross-play between Xbox and PC back in the Windows 8.1 days. The studio behind it sadly shuttered, but it seems Gigantic will get a…

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Dell XPS 14 (9440) review: An outstanding Windows laptop, thanks to its minimalist design, superior display, and powerful graphics

Dell's new "middle-child" XPS is arguably the one most people should get, thanks to its gorgeous 14.5-inch OLED display, powerful Core Ultra 7 H processor, and NVIDIA RTX 4050 L GPU. With its cutting-edge design and sleek minimalist aesthetic, the new XPS 14 (9440) looks great and has the power…

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Maneater, Tales of Arise, and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Tales of Arise, and other games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2024.

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I'm still not convinced about the brilliance of OLED gaming monitors, is this a me issue or an OLED issue?

Maybe I'll eat these words when the next-gen panels arrive, but for my PC needs OLED's not doing it for me on the desktop.

PC Gamer

Your AirPods could soon be the most unexpectedly useful accessory for a Microsoft Teams call — and even save your job

Could your AirPods be the most unexpectedly useful accessory for a Microsoft Teams call? The most useful Microsoft Teams accessory around might not be a Windows device at all — but your Apple AirPods

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Want more Fallout after the TV show? Play all seven main Fallout titles on PC for the price of one AAA game — and get your own mini nuke, too

With the Fallout TV show inspiring a resurgence in Fallout player numbers, now's a great time to pick up the epic Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology.

Windows Central

Turns out speedrunning Windows installs is a thing, so why not spare 106 seconds to watch the world's most 'heart-pounding' record attempt?

That's quicker than it takes me to make a cup of coffee. Or even drink it.

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Windows Central Podcast #340: Windows 11 version 24H2 confirmed!

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the Windows 11 version 24H2 being confirmed, and more!

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The Sticky Notes app just got the biggest update since Microsoft shipped Windows 11, and no it has nothing to do with AI-powered features or Copilot this time

Microsoft recently launched the new Sticky Notes app on Windows. It's available via the OneNote app on Windows in preview. The new experience is "focused on creating and recalling notes more seamlessly than ever."

Windows Central

Apple to introduce OLED displays and AI hardware in MacBooks

Learn about the latest upgrades Apple is planning for its MacBook Pro laptops, including the introduction of OLED displays and AI-powered chipsets.

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Forget completing Zelda as fast as possible – the latest speedrun to beat is an installation of Windows 10

We’ve seen some stranger speedruns of late, but trying to install a Microsoft OS as swiftly as possible is a new one.

TechRadar

2024 is the year of the AI PC — what does that actually mean?

There's a lot of talk about AI PCs, but what exactly are they? And who gets to define them?

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Are AI laptops worth the hype? Here's how they could win us over

AI is the next big thing coming to laptops. Here's how they could win us over.

Tom’s Guide

Enshrouded vs Valheim: Which co-op game is the survival king?

Enshrouded vs Valheim: which survival co-op game should your group play? This guide breaks down all the big differences.

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How to disable Copilot in Windows 11

Completely disable Copilot in Windows 11 in just a few simple steps.

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A portable Xbox could be coming — here’s how Microsoft could set it apart from other handheld gaming PCs

Microsoft’s naming convention for this console generation hints that a portable Xbox may have always been in the works.

PC Gamer

6 PC gaming superstitions busted

Time to check some of your longest-held assumptions.

TechRadar

Microsoft is still warning eager developers to back up their Dev Drives in latest Windows update

A persistent bug, nuking Dev Drives when rolling back to previous versions of Windows, circles the drain.

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Existing workarounds fail with new Windows 11 requirement that invalidates older CPUs — Microsoft's PopCnt restriction appears to be unbreakable

PopCnt is a CPU instruction that will be required to run Windows 11 starting with 24H2. But unlike TPM or Secure Boot, enthusiasts have found that the PopCnt requirement cannot be bypassed. Any attempts to bypass it lead to boot failure.

TechRadar

Tired of Windows File Explorer? This app makes it way easier to navigate everything on your PC

Files App 3.2 introduces enhanced navigation, UI improvements, and stability fixes, offering Windows users a sleek alternative for efficient file management.

TechRadar

Windows 11’s Moment 5 update is imminent, but only a lucky few will get the best features

Next feature update is now in the final testing channel, so the rumors of a February arrival for Moment 5 were spot on.

Windows Central

One of my favorite PowerToys utilities is getting native support on Windows 11

Microsoft recently shipped PowerToys Mouse Pointer Crosshairs utility, a native feature on Windows 11 that lets users turn the mouse cursor into a big and colorful crosshair.

PC Gamer

The next Xbox will be the 'largest technical leap' yet but Microsoft is still planning to release exclusive Xbox games on other platforms

Very mixed messages from the Microsoft mothership.

TechRadar

Xbox will 'respect the investments that people have made' and encourage backward compatibility in the future

Phil Spencer confirms that Xbox will "respect" backward compatibility when thinking of future hardware generations.

Tom’s Guide

Don’t worry, Xbox fans, your favorite console isn’t dead yet

Some were worried about the future of Xbox, but after Microsoft's official announcements this week, it's safe to say the brand is headed in the right direction.

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