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LG's defense of installing adware on Windows 11 proves the company is hopeless

After Gamers Nexus revealed LG used Windows Update to push software that served McAfee ads to monitor owners, Microsoft forced LG to disable the pop-ups. LG's official response defends the move, claiming McAfee was never installed without consent. That completely misses the point that the installer itself was uninvited bloatware.

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Microsoft confirms it will make Windows 11 run better on PCs with 8GB RAM: Promises continued focus on fixing Windows' biggest issues this year

Microsoft's Windows chief Pavan Davuluri has provided an update on the work it's been doing to fix Windows 11's biggest problems.

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Sony refuses to back down from killing physical media despite massive backlash; I hope Xbox doesn't follow their example, even though it's likely it will

During a recent financial earnings report, a Sony executive took the time to address the massive backlash it felt from gamers when it decided to end production of physical game discs for future PlayStation consoles, and their response is not one gamers want to hear.

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If Blizzard won't bring back the 'War' in Warcraft, we'll do it ourselves in this D&D: World of Warcraft Tabletop RPG crossover

Wizards of the Coast has confirmed they're collaborating with Blizzard Entertainment to create D&D: World of Warcraft, a tabletop RPG that combines the roleplaying systems of Dungeons & Dragons with the setting, races, and classes of World of Warcraft. Here's what you need to know about this historic crossover.

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I've played over 50 hours of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator this month, and it's cured my gaming burnout

I've been feeling a little burned out by gaming of late, despite the raft of great titles out there to play. But getting into truck simulators has been the perfect remedy.

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Gears of War: E-Day's cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes pack content and chaos beyond what I imagined

Coalition has released a massive gameplay overview of Gears of War: E-Day's PvE and PvP multiplayer modes, and they're looking to blow their predecessors out of the water.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by the end of FY27 — What went wrong last fiscal?

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by FY28 — but how?

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Microsoft stock price rips on earnings, jumping a 'record breaking' 18% in a week — Wall Street *really* liked Microsoft's earnings

Microsoft's FY26 earnings report came in, and it has been taken extremely well on Wall Street, as investors reward $MSFT stock with a 20% bounce in less than a month.

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Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic: Razer’s magnetic answer to precision — fast, configurable, and dangerously clever (and surprisingly not super expensive)

With adjustable actuation from 0.1–4.0 mm, Rapid Trigger, Snap Tap, Snap Flex and Dynamic Keystroke, Razer’s HE Magnetic TKL and Mini 65% give players granular control over inputs and movement — and back it with factory calibration, a 100‑million keystroke rating and on-demand recalibration via Synapse.

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After testing the Ultimate 3‑Mode, it’s clear 8BitDo built a controller that punches way above its price, but may not win over the couch console crowd

With a killer aesthetic, this 8BitDo pad is great for PC, but console players may want to wait for the official Xbox X25 controller.

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Congratulations Helldivers 2, you've finally convinced me to give you a chance once this awesome-looking Warhammer 40,000 crossover drops in two weeks

Months after Warhammer Skulls 2026, we have our first look at Helldivers 2's upcoming Legendary Warbond crossover with Warhammer 40,000, which has been confirmed to drop on August 12, 2026. As a Warhammer 40,000 fan, it's seriously making me consider finally playing Helldivers 2 after avoiding it for years.

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I've covered hundreds of apps for Windows Central, and I personally recommend these 6 to fix Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's apps

Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.

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PREVIEW: Gears of War: E-Day's 'Horde Siege' is the most fun I've ever had in the entire history of the Gears franchise

Last week I had the opportunity to go hands on with Gears of War: E-Day and its new "Horde Siege" mode, which is far more chaotic, bombastic, and cinematic than I expected.

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Microsoft plans to fix Windows 11's slow context menus with major overhaul designed to improve performance and reliability: New compact menu design will be faster and user customizable

A new feature coming soon to Windows 11 will overhaul the context menu system on Windows 11 with a new compact design that users can customize themsevles.

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I'm getting desperate to cool my gaming room in this heat, and this DIY "PC chimney" solution could be a genius solution

A clever Redditor managed to craft a DIY chimney to vent heat out of their PC to play video games without melting during heat waves. It's a crude method, but I'm tempted to try it because I'm sick of being too hot to play games during the summer.

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ThinkPads from 2008 are some of the hottest used laptops right now — Here's how (and why) they're being turned into Windows 11 PCs

If you ask a ThinkPad diehard about their favorite model, chances are high that you'll receive an answer that dates back quite a few years. I take a look at why that is, and how one small company is retrofitting 18-year-old ThinkPad PCs with new performance hardware that runs Windows…

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I've waited years for these game sequels — and Gamescom 2026 would be the best moment to deliver some Xbox surprises

Gamescom 2026 is just a month away, and it's already stacked with some exciting games to show off. I'm counting down my most anticipated upcoming Xbox games I want to see more gameplay of at the event.

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Discussion: What are the top 5 upcoming games you're most excited for? Hard mode: No GTA 6.

The industry is having a tough time, but there's more content than ever about to drop into our collective laps. What are some of the biggest upcoming games you're most excited for? Drop in our comments, let's hear it.

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If you’ve spent years hearing Linux is always better, this Windows 11 story might change your mind — it certainly surprised even me

A lifelong Linux user switched to Windows 11, and the Reddit discussion reveals why compatibility still outweighs platform loyalty for many users.

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Xbox’s biggest outage in years proved something uncomfortable — even physical discs don’t mean you truly own your games

Xbox's recent outage that disabled its online services and prevented people from playing games turns out to be worse than we thought. Xbox's CTO has reports of people saying even physical discs of games refused to work during this time, and plans to prevent this technical glitch from happening again…

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I've used these 7 shortcuts in Windows 11 more than anything else — stop using Ctrl+Alt+Del and learn something better

My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 power user.

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I spoke with the developer behind Endstate, a new app that fixes one of the worst parts of setting up a fresh Windows PC

I spoke with the developer of Endstate, a new free and open-source tool for Windows 11 that uses WinGet and Chocolatey to reinstall your apps and modules to restore your customized settings.

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Samsung proves Microsoft was wrong to give up on Surface Duo so quickly: The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo 3 of my dreams

After getting some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I can't help by feel mournful over what could have been with Surface Duo.

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Double Fine Productions regained freedom from Xbox, but not without a sacrifice that reminds us that this industry has become a cruel and tiring place

In the wake of Xbox's controversial restructuring, Double Fine Productions managed to avoid potential closure and become independent again, but not without laying off 23 staff members to secure its future.

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I've used the same Dell PC monitor for work and gaming for nearly a decade and I still can't find one to beat it

The temptation to upgrade your PC tech is always there as things get faster and more powerful. But in the case of my monitor, I'm still as happy with my Dell almost a decade after I bought it.

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