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I just started Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and I already see why everyone gets a flight stick for it — so here's what I'm getting and why

I've just got into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it's already clear how much value even a budget flight stick is to the experience. Here's what I'm getting and why.

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Microsoft refuses to add this File Explorer feature, so the Files app stepped up

An update to the Files app adds a clever button to view the size of folders on demand without eating up your PC's resources.

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"Not only viable but quite enjoyable": I used Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM to see if it's as bad as everyone says

I'm seeing a lot of negativity recently about running Windows 11 on 8GB of RAM, so I thought I'd test it out myself to see what the experience is really like. Here's what I found out.

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"It has become difficult to articulate why you should pick an Xbox console": Xbox says exclusives are about more than just selling games

Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball says Xbox has struggled to clearly explain why players should choose its consoles. In a recent interview, Ball argued that exclusives are about more than selling games, helping give players a stronger reason to invest in the Xbox ecosystem.

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"The crisis is the right term": Xbox strategy chief says memory shortages will impact next-gen and Project Helix, but Microsoft will work to adapt

Microsoft's Xbox CSO Matthew Ball says it's doing everything it can to adapt to the impact of the RAM crisis as it develops the Project Helix console.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader secures another amazing DLC expansion — if you enjoy playing as a Heretic, rejoice, because this DLC has made it more rewarding

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has released its 3rd DLC expansion, The Infinite Museion, adding over a dozen hours of new storylines, a new companion, and drastic gameplay additions and changes that make the entire game more enjoyable, especially for players who enjoy Heretical playthroughs.

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"AI is going to help you not finish games even more": Original Halo artist thinks studios relying on AI are in for a “rude awakening”

Original Halo artist Eddie Smith has warned that game studios relying too heavily on AI may be creating more problems than they solve. Drawing from his experience on an AI-assisted production, Smith argues that technology cannot replace strong creative direction or game design expertise.

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Capcom confirms Resident Evil Veronica remake is fully third-person

In a recent Q&A with Campaign Mode, Capcom confirmed that the next Resident Evil Remake, Resident Evil: Veronica, will be played entirely in a third-person perspective, much like the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 4.

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Microsoft fixed the issues that made Teams feel slow, but is it enough?

Teams now loads chats faster, hangs less often, and returns people search results more quickly thanks to fixes Microsoft shipped this year.

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Quote of the day by AMD CEO Lisa Su: "For everything that AI can do, AI can't decide which problems are worth solving" — GenAI is nothing without its human babysitters

AMD CEO Lisa Su stresses AI can’t replace human judgment in critical decisions, especially if it lacks data to reference.

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I tried Windows 11's new customizable Start menu: I'm shocked at how much control Microsoft is finally giving us

Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.

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Microsoft's search lead unveils a Bing 'kill switch' for Copilot AI answers: "Not everyone wants AI for everything"

Microsoft gives Bing users more control with a new extension that lets users remove AI-generated answers.

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Xbox admits it’s “over‑extended” as leadership signals a major rethink of its studio strategy

A new memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty reveals the company believes it became overextended across multiple strategies and may not have adequately invested in some of its biggest franchises. With reports of layoffs and potential restructuring looming, Xbox appears to be reassessing its…

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"Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month": Xbox's turnaround may come with a heavy cost

A new Bloomberg report claims Xbox is planning significant layoffs next month alongside budget reductions across parts of the business. The news comes as Xbox publicly acknowledges ongoing financial challenges and outlines a broader strategy reset.

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"It’s coming along well": Xbox's Matt Booty says Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 6 RPG looks "amazing," and that it will "reveal it at the right time"

As The Elder Scrolls 6 misses yet another Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox CCO Matt Booty assures fans it looks "amazing" and is progressing smoothly.

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Xbox's Spyro reveal has more YouTube views than PlayStation's Wolverine, and the nostalgia is impossible to ignore

Spyro: A Realm Beyond has surpassed 10 million YouTube views, outperforming Marvel's Wolverine reveal trailer and highlighting the franchise's enduring popularity. The milestone raises questions about Xbox's current exclusivity strategy and whether Spyro could have been a system-selling exclusive.

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A decade on, Xbox’s old plea not to cancel fan favorites feels more relevant than ever

The news that Microsoft is pulling the previously announced TV DVR feature from the Xbox One has been met with a wave of negativity. As much as we might love Xbox, you can't make a big deal out of something and then go back on it.

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"There’s other beats coming up in the year": Xbox games chief hints Marvel's Blade could be shown later in 2026 after missing the Xbox Games Showcase

Xbox CCO Matt Booty says that there wasn't room for Marvel's Blade at the Xbox Games Showcase, but notes we could still see it later in 2026.

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Windows 11’s June update shuts down an intentional BitLocker backdoor with full file access — here’s what changed

Windows 11’s BitLocker flaw, described as an intentional backdoor, has been patched by Microsoft in the June update.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved’s skulls and Remix Mode have me wondering how far the chaos can go

Halo Studios has revealed 42 skulls and an all-new Campaign Remix mode for Halo: Campaign Evolved. The new modifiers range from classic fan favorites to major gameplay and visual changes designed to boost replayability.

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Fable has received a 30-minute gameplay deep dive, and it's finally convinced me that it's a true reimagining of the original Fable I grew up with

Playground Games has uploaded a 30-minute gameplay deep dive of Fable, showcasing how the player can interact with NPCs, consequences for the player's actions, how they build reputation, and more.

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Microsoft just gave Xbox a big update after Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase — it adds an amazing feature I'll use all the time

A new Xbox update has been released that brings several nifty new features and additions to Microsoft's gaming consoles. Here's everything new.

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Chaotic co-op, cozy bug collecting, and a brutal bullet hell: these 5 ID@Xbox titles have dominated my gaming sessions this month (and they should take over yours, too!)

Creative, colorful, and chaotically charming indie games from the developers behind hits like Peak and Minami Lane pair well with some singleplayer bullet hell and survival horror action. There's something for everyone in this roundup of 5 indie gems that are available now on Xbox.

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PowerToys just made Command Palette extensions easier to install and manage

PowerToys v0.100.0 adds a new Extension Gallery that lets you browse, install, and update Command Palette extensions inside the app. The update also improves Dock, PowerDisplay, and ZoomIt, and reduces the overall footprint of the app.

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"We're doing everything we can": Price hikes at the world's largest chipmaker seem inevitable, and the fallout will be felt everywhere

In an interview with the BBC, TSMC's CFO explained that price hikes for its foundry services seem almost inevitable due to inflation. Add that to shareholder pressure as the company maxes out production, and you have a recipe for almost all tech going up further in price.

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