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Forza Horizon 6 full achievements list appears online ahead of release, revealing all 57 challenges and the full 1000 Gamerscore breakdown

The full Forza Horizon 6 achievement list has appeared online ahead of release, revealing 57 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore and outlining progression and completion goals for players.

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Microsoft reveals major price increases for all Surface PCs as RAM crisis continues: Flagships now $500 more expensive than at launch

Microsoft is raising prices on all its current Surface PC offerings, with the midrange devices now starting at above $1,000, and flagships starting at $1,500.

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'Pragmata' (PC, Xbox) Review — "A game that separates itself from humanity"

Capcom delivers another hit with Pragmata's dashing combat and expressive human story.

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Windows 11 no longer forces you to install updates when setting up your PC — ending mandatory 30 minute update process forever

A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.

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Qualcomm's next PC gaming move on Snapdragon X starts with 25 "adapted" titles from NetEase, Marvel Rivals included

Is Marvel Rivals running natively on Snapdragon X laptops? Qualcomm's gradual gaming push continues with a collaboration with NetEase and 25 "adapted" games.

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"It started as a meme, but I think I might actually leave this on my PC": Enthusiast builds a "Superdome" PC cooler out of Noctua fans, and it works way better than anyone expected

YouTube Major Hardware went into this project expecting to land a meme, but the end result is too good to abandon. Here's how you, too, can build a 15-fan side panel for your gaming PC.

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Microsoft is shutting down Outlook Lite on Android and pushing users to the full Outlook app — a move that raises questions about Microsoft’s long‑term mobile strategy

After announcing its intentions to kill the Outlook Lite app about eight months ago, a firm end-of-life date has now been revealed. It's time to find an alternative if you haven't already.

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'Metro 2039' confirmed for "Xbox First Look" show: New format will spotlight games throughout the year.

Xbox's showcase production team has been on a big tear this year, and another new format is on the horizon: starting with the return of Metro.

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Microsoft is wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11: Just do Windows 12 already

Is Microsoft wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11? Maybe it's time for Windows 12.

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"More secure, reliable, user-friendly": Microsoft explains why it quietly killed Windows 11's phone activation option

The tech giant swapped the offline experience with an alternative for better security and reliability.

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"Digital sovereignty is not optional": France's government is ditching Windows to reduce its reliance on "American tools"

France’s government is ditching Windows for Linux in a push for digital sovereignty.

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Windows Wrap: Snapdragon X PCs are the latest victims of lazy takes and willfully ignorant tech journalists

Windows 11 on Arm has come a long way, but many reviewers and commenters fall back on horror stories of incompatibility that haven't been true for years.

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“I stopped digging through folders”: How OmniSearch changed the way I find files on Windows 11

Looking for a Windows Search alternative? OmniSearch delivers instant results, file previews, and a duplicate finder tool in one modern Windows 11 app.

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"What else were Steam Deck users to do but create their own solutions?": I watched Valve's Linux-first handheld turn into a Windows 11 experiment in its community

Valve's Steam Deck is a great piece of hardware that runs SteamOS out of the box. What about Windows? Well, it's possible, but not without some help from a community of enthusiasts.

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Microsoft terminated accounts tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — developers push back

Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

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Is Valve prepping its own AI for Steam?

Reference to something called SteamGPT has appeared in a datamined Steam update, which could mean that Valve is bringing in AI to help speed up support requests and to buff anti-cheat. Here's what you need to know.

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“We have discontinued SaRA”: Microsoft replaces its Windows 11 Recovery Assistant — here’s how to transition to Microsoft's modern command-line replacement.

Microsoft removes SaRA from Windows 11 and replaces it with Get Help CLI. Learn how to get started to troubleshoot apps like Outlook, Office, and Teams issues.

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"An ode to the Horde:" A ramble on what World of Warcraft's most iconic faction means to me — and a lament for its erasure

A band of survivors, outcasts, and quite literal aliens in an unforgiving world: What is arguably Warcraft's most iconic faction is gradually being erased. And it's a shame.

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“Truthfully, I still think Bethesda is just part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine” — Pete Hines reflects on Bethesda after Microsoft’s acquisition

The former Bethesda publishing head explains why he stayed after the acquisition, detailing growing frustration, declining mental health, and why he ultimately chose to leave

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“As of January 2026… Drew Murray is now working on the StarCraft shooter” — this report could be the clearest sign yet that the project is moving forward

A recent podcast from Jez Corden reports that Drew Murray may be working on Blizzard’s rumored StarCraft shooter, offering new insight into the project’s potential development team and current status.

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Let's talk about it: Which Xbox console is the best-looking of all time and why is it the Xbox One X?

Microsoft has pumped out plenty of console designs over the years, but the Xbox One X is the best of the bunch. Or is it? Let's hear what you think!

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"It still won’t be my dream Surface Pro": The missing piece Microsoft never built vanished — and it’s not coming back

Even if Microsoft perfects the Surface Pro 12, it still won’t be the device I’ve been waiting for. The one accessory that made the Surface Pro feel like a real laptop vanished — and Microsoft never replaced it.

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“Actually lets you test its new features”: Why Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider overhaul finally feels like something I can trust

The Windows Insider Program is streamlining the number of preview channels available, and scrapping its controlled feature rollout system for users who just want to test the features when they are announced.

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Snapdragon X2 laptops need a quick update to stop getting the wrong graphics drivers

Early Snapdragon X2 laptops, including the ASUS Zenbook A16, were downloading incorrect graphics drivers. Qualcomm has issued a quick update that fixes the issue.

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"This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV

Xbox fans can now access their cloud library on Apple TV through Stratix, offering a promising but still early glimpse at what official support could look like.

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