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CSAM using streamer 'Lacari' caught red-handed by ... Microsoft Notepad — posts apology, denial after being banned

Twitch streamer "Lacari" opened Notepad while live, not realizing that the new version saves your previous session. Oh boy.

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AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a price and release date — it's more affordable than I was expecting, putting the 9800X3D's future into question

AMD has confirmed a January 29 launch date for its Ryzen 7 9850X3D, and the chip will debut with a $499 price tag. That's only $31 more than the 9800X3D, putting the older chip's future into question.

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I tested HYTE's cute X50 PC case to see its cat paws and curved glass in person – I can't believe how much I love it

Do bubbly little "feet" and quirky colors make the HYTE X50 a good PC case? Here's what I think about this quirky option and how I tested it at home.

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Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that

Windows 11's online Microsoft Account requirement means your PC is automatically backing up its data encryption key to the cloud, and Microsoft says it will hand those over to the FBI if asked.

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Minecraft-inspired RPG Hytale hires creator of some of its first mods as a dev — "Keeping our promise to hire from within the community!"

A week and a half after Hytale's launch, its developer Hypixel Studios has hired one of the game's first modders.

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Windows 11 won’t even let some users uninstall KB5074109 — error 0x800f0905 is blocking the rollback. Try these tips to fix.

If you're dealing with error 0x800F0905 when trying uninstall KB5074109 on Windows 11, you're not alone, and you can try these troubleshooting steps to fix it.

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This huge, hotly anticipated Xbox game is "coming on really well," but Xbox's publishing lead can't say more — "I think the [PR] in this room will murder me"

Six years after its initial announcement in 2020, Xbox's State of Decay 3 is "coming on really well" according to Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan.

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Xbox Game Studios head says "we want our games to reach the most players that we can," signalling more PS5 releases — Microsoft is done with Xbox exclusives

Craig Duncan, the head of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, says that the publisher wants "to reach the most players that we can" with its game releases.

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Running out of space on Windows 11? These 12 tricks actually free up gigabytes.

In this guide, I'll show you the best tips you can use to free up space for more important files and improve performance on Windows 11.

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Windows 11 Sandbox needs a community workaround to function — why is this still happening?

Windows 11 Sandbox stuck loading? Microsoft hasn't fixed 0x800705B4 yet, but here's a way to resolve it without losing files or apps.

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Being cruel to ChatGPT apparently manipulates the people-pleasing AI into giving more accurate responses — if you're willing to use "uncivil discourse" with bots

A new study from Pennsylvania State University found that yelling and being mean to ChatGPT might help you generate better, more accurate responses from the chatbot.

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Lenovo just leaked NVIDIA’s mystery “N1X” chip — and it lines up with the rumored 20‑core Arm + RTX GPU monster

NVIDIA has been working on its ARM-based N1X chip for years, according to rumors, and it's now been spotted in a listing for Lenovo's Legion 7 gaming laptop. Here's what you need to know.

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Why "Cassette Boy" might've been Einstein's favorite Xbox game

Cassette Boy blends perspective-shifting puzzle-solving gameplay with light action-RPG combat and adventure, a retro-inspired limited-color palette, and a pixelated art style that makes it a standout indie title.

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Microsoft Teams wants to become your boss' lapdog, automatically snitching on your live location inside the office Wi-Fi — but it won't ship until it's bug-free

Microsoft is delaying its Teams' controversial Wi-FI location tracking feature again. It is expected to roll out to broad availability by mid-March this year.

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Minecraft lead dev says he'd "rather just play" Mojang's hit over Hytale, and its creator understands why — "He is probably right to feel this way"

Mojang's lead Minecraft dev Jens "Jeb" Bergensten says he'd rather play it over Hytale, and its creator thinks he's currently "probably right to feel this way."

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Is Microsoft 365 down? Microsoft confirms major outage of services in some regions

Microsoft 365 is down in some regions in North America, knocking offline services such as Outlook and Purview.

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Remedy pushes back against Baldur's Gate 3 dev's criticism of Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and its game publishing — "There would be no Alan Wake 2 without Epic"

After Epic's game publishing of Alan Wake 2 was criticized by Baldur's Gate 3's publishing director, its developer Remedy defended its deal with Steam's competitor.

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Microsoft’s new developer tool aims to make bringing apps to Windows 11 far easier, potentially boosting the platform’s app ecosystem

Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.

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Forza Horizon 6 car list: Every confirmed car and how to get them

Forza Horizon 6 has now launched on early access for players who purchased the Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade. Before you start your engines, here's the full list of playable cars confirmed thus far for Forza Horizon 6.

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Microsoft finally reveals Fable for Xbox, PC, and PS5 in full — How Fable represents a new dawn for Xbox Games Studios

Playground Games "Fable" is the first RPG from the iconic racing game studio, and dare I say it, it seems like the studio absolutely cooked.

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Xbox reveals first detailed look at Beast of Reincarnation — a new action-RPG IP by the creators of Pokémon, coming soon in Summer 2026

During the first Xbox Developer Direct of 2026, Game Freak took the stage to showcase their new IP, Beast of Reincarnation, to the world. Here's what we have learned about this upcoming Xbox title.

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Forza Horizon 6 launch date for Xbox and PC confirmed, will launch later on PlayStation

Playground Games and Turn 10 have officially announced a May 2026 release date for Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox and PC, with plans for a PlayStation launch later this year.

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Everything announced during the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 — Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Beast of Reincarnation, and more

The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 is Microsoft's first big Xbox showcase of the year, and we've recapped everything announced during it right here.

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What's next for Windows 11 in 2026? First look at new features arriving in the coming months

Microsoft has more features, enhancements, and AI planned for Windows 11 users this year. Here's a first look at all the upcoming features we know are in the works.

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Windows 11 update KB5074109 is breaking systems — Microsoft says uninstall it ASAP. Here's how.

Windows 11 update KB5074109 is causing app failures, Outlook hangs, and black screens. If you're experiencing any issues, here's how to uninstall the January 2026 update to revert to a known good state.

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