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Windows 11 still won’t auto-switch between light and dark mode — but Microsoft's PowerToys will next month

Windows 11 still lacks dark mode scheduling, but PowerToys will soon handle switching between modes automatically at set times.

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Borderlands 4 seems to recapture the series' signature chaotic charm — a welcome return to its roots

If this preview is similar to the rest of the game, it's time for all the veteran Borderlands players to rejoice.

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MAINGEAR ’s Super 16: The portable RTX 5070 Ti laptop taking gaming to new heights

MAINGEAR’s Super 16 delivers RTX 5070 Ti power, a sharp 300Hz screen, and advanced Wi-Fi 7 networking for smooth, portable gaming

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Microsoft engineer revives Windows Mixed Reality headsets with native SteamVR support on Windows 11 24H2

The "Oasis" driver is a deep reverse engineering effort to revive Windows Mixed Reality headsets for use on Windows 11 version 24H2 and above. And you can download it now!

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Marvel Rivals unveils season 4 details: Daredevil lands, but I have concerns over PS4 release

Marvel Rivals Season 4 has a release date of Sept. 12, and it's bringing Angela, Daredevil, and new features alongside a PlayStation 4 version of the game.

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This third-party app bypasses Windows 11’s upgrade barriers and bloatware — as Windows 10's death looms for millions

Flyoobe allows Windows 10 to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, and it just got a major update with better improvements, including a smarter bloatware remover.

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HP and Dell predict shift to Windows 11 may extend into 2026 amid Windows 10 cutoff

HP and Dell recently reported that up to 50% of PCs still run Windows 10, suggesting a shift to Windows 11 will be more gradual and likely extend into 2026.

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007 First Light gets a release date — I'm loving this approach to bringing James Bond into video games

Developer IO Interactive shared more about its upcoming spy thriller game, 007 First Light, as well as revealing the game is launching on March 27, 2026.

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My favorite The Elder Scrolls RPG is getting ported to Elden Ring thanks to a crazy new mod — yes, you read that right, and it's already halfway done

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is getting ported to Elden Ring thanks to an incredibly ambitious new mod, and it's farther along than you might think.

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Xbox unveils new 'Breaker' controllers: Ice Breaker, Storm Breaker, & Heart Breaker designs

Three new Xbox controllers are on the way, with the Breaker Special Edition lineup available for preorder right now.

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World of Warcraft's new Player Housing system might be its most important new feature in over a decade — and not for reasons you might think

At Gamescom 2025, I tried out World of Warcraft's exciting new Player Housing feature. This is why I think it could end up being the maturing MMO's most important feature in years.

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Understanding Microsoft’s $6B savings package for federal agencies: what it means

Microsoft has struck a $6B cloud savings deal with the U.S. government, cutting costs on Office, Azure, Dynamics, and cybersecurity tools, while offering a free year of Copilot AI to federal workers.

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Intel admits missteps with Arrow Lake CPUs: can Nova Lake restore confidence?

Intel CFO David Zinsner admitted Arrow Lake CPUs fell short in pricing and performance, but says Nova Lake will bring a stronger high-end desktop lineup to challenge AMD.

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Ollama on Windows 11 vs WSL: two brilliant ways to use local LLMs

On Windows 11, you can use Ollama either natively or through WSL, with the latter being potentially important for developers. The good news is, it works well.

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Why 'Cronos: The New Dawn' is the most impressive survival horror debut on Xbox and PC in over a decade

Bloober Team proves its ascendancy to AAA with "Cronos: The New Dawn," which brings together aspects of all your favorite horror movies and games into one glorious whole.

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Acer unveils powerful new gaming laptops and stylish Copilot+ PC at IFA 2025

At IFA 2025, Acer showed off the Swift Air 16, Nitro V 16, Helios 18P, and new Predator Orion desktops with RTX 50 GPUs.

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U.S. judge rules Google must share search data with rivals, boosting Microsoft’s Bing

A U.S. judge has ruled that Google will not have to sell Chrome or Android, but it will need to start sharing search data to help rival search engines and allow Android phone makers to preload non-Google browsers and assistants.

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Files v4.0 is the ultimate 'File Explorer' replacement for Windows 11 — bringing a Fluent‑style redesign for Microsoft apps

Files v4.0 ships with a plethora of new features, including a refreshed logo design with richer colors to complement Fluent-designed apps from Microsoft.

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Borderlands 4: Dynamic events promise a unique farming experience with exciting loot mechanics

Gearbox's Associate Creative Director, Grant Kao, recently explained how Dynamic Events improve the farming experience of Borderlands 4 in my recent interview.

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Windows 10's October shutdown is fueling a "programmed obsolescence" outrage with a wave of e‑waste concerns —"I will not be buying a new PC just because of updates"

While Microsoft has provided an 'Extended Security Updates' program for those who can't upgrade from Windows 10, some users think it's "planned obsolescence".

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Conquer the skyscraper-sized hive Lords in Helldivers 2’s latest update

Helldivers 2's new Into the Unjust update has added several new enemies, but Hive Lords — gigantic armored worm bosses — are the nastiest of the bunch.

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Xbox's canceled Perfect Dark reboot was reportedly almost revived by Take-Two — but the deal fell through, and developer Crystal Dynamics was hit with layoffs

A new report claims that Xbox's canceled Perfect Dark reboot was almost revived by Take-Two Interactive

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Reinventing the Web: How Microsoft and Cloudflare plan to transform search engines

With NLWeb and AutoRAG, Microsoft and Cloudflare want to make websites act like AI apps, delivering direct answers to people and agents while challenging Google’s dominance

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Microsoft engineer found dead at Silicon Valley campus — sparks renewed debate over tech burnout

Microsoft engineer Pratik Pandey, 35, was found dead at the company’s Silicon Valley campus. His family believes overwork played a role, sparking renewed concerns over burnout, layoffs, and the demanding work culture in tech.

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Call of Duty movie confirmed — Paramount and Activision team up for live‑action adaptation

Paramount and Activision are teaming up on a live-action Call of Duty movie, with Skydance CEO David Ellison calling it his passion project.

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