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Microsoft Used AI to Build the Windows 11 Speed Test
Windows 11's new built-in speed test was created with an agentic AI workflow guided by a human developer, according to a Windows design lead. Here's what changed and how to…
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View allConvincing Persona 1 Remake Trailer for Xbox May Have Just Leaked
A gameplay trailer for a supposed Persona 1 remake appears to target Xbox, and the Xbox-specific button prompts make fans wonder if Atlus is quietly developing it.
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Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang Denies Policy Violations in Emotional Departure Post
Helen Chiang, the former Xbox COO fired for alleged policy violations, has publicly denied the rumors surrounding her exit in a LinkedIn post titled "Clarity is Kindness."
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Microsoft Edge’s Scareware Blocker Just Found a Hidden Scam Channel — Malicious Notifications
Microsoft Edge's Scareware blocker uncovered that scammers are abusing website notifications to repeatedly lure users back to scam pages. Here's what changed in Edge 156 and how to…
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Xbox’s Biggest Month Yet: 210 Games, With Xbox Play Anywhere Climbing
October 2026 saw 210 Xbox games launch — a record for the year — but the more interesting trend is how consistently Xbox Play Anywhere adoption has climbed…
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ShareX vs Snipping Tool: New Update Closes Another Feature Gap
ShareX's latest release adds yet another capability that Windows 11's built-in Snipping Tool can't match, widening the gap between the free open-source utility and Microsoft's default…
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Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang Denies Being Fired for Policy Violations
Helen Chiang, the former Xbox COO, has broken her silence on her sudden departure, denying allegations that she was fired for policy violations and hinting there's…
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Microsoft Ships Windows Defender ISO Update for Windows 10 and 11 Installation Media
Microsoft has refreshed the Defender signatures baked into Windows 10 and 11 installation ISO images, so fresh installs get more current protection out of the box.
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Windows 11 Upgrades Stall as ‘Chipflation’ and ‘RAMageddon’ Push PC Prices Higher
Microsoft's push to move users to Windows 11 has hit a wall. High CPU and memory prices are keeping PC costs up and delaying upgrades through…
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2026 Surface Laptop Snapdragon X2 Elite Deal Now at Its Lowest Price
Microsoft's 2026 Surface Laptop with the Snapdragon X2 Elite has dropped to its lowest price yet on Amazon, pairing AI-accelerated performance with up to 20 hours…
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Microsoft Sounds Final Alarm on Entra ID MemberOf Retirement
Microsoft is issuing a final warning on the retirement of Entra ID MemberOf, urging admins and developers to migrate now to avoid service disruptions.
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Microsoft Is Working to Let Organizations Auto-Launch Edge on Startup
Microsoft is exploring a feature that would let IT admins force Edge to open automatically at Windows login, raising questions about who actually needs it.
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Microsoft’s October 2026 Intune Update Adds Windows and Apple Management Tools
Microsoft's October 2026 Intune update brings new management capabilities for Windows and Apple devices, along with fresh tools aimed at IT administrators running mixed-device fleets.
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Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 Preview updates and Elder Scrolls VI name
This week's Microsoft Weekly covers fresh Windows 11 Preview updates packed with new features, plus the reported naming of The Elder Scrolls VI — here's what…
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Microsoft Teams Efficiency Mode Can Make You Look Worse in Meetings
Microsoft's new Teams Efficiency mode can lower your camera resolution during calls if your PC is low on resources. Here's what changed and how to control…
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