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Valve’s Steam Machine could fix two massive SteamOS gaming problems – and I’m preparing to ditch Windows 11 for good

I'm fully expecting the Steam Machine to solve two massive problems with SteamOS gaming, and it may be time to leave Windows 11 behind.

Microsoft's seemingly first IP crossover with Activision Blizzard is giving a Minecraft spinoff to the Candy Crush dev

Microsoft's seemingly first IP crossover with Activision Blizzard is giving a Minecraft spinoff to the Candy Crush dev

Mojang and King announced a brand-new Minecraft game in the most low-key way possible

For the third time this year, Crystal Dynamics is making layoffs: Nearly 30 people are being put out of work 'to optimize the continued development of our flagship Tomb Raider game'

For the third time this year, Crystal Dynamics is making layoffs: Nearly 30 people are being put out of work 'to optimize the continued development of our flagship Tomb Raider game'

The Embracer-owned studio says it's restructuring "for our next generation," whatever that means.

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Microsoft takes out the trash: Why the permanent blocking of a popular Windows 11 activation hack is a major win for system integrity and security

Microsoft has blocked the Massgrave activation tool used to pirate Windows 11, ending a persistent workaround.

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Steam Machine Rises Again: Valve's TV‑Box Gaming PC Ready to Take On PS5 & Xbox

Valve is reviving its living-room ambitions with the new Steam Machine, a powerful console-style gaming PC designed to challenge the PS5 and Xbox Series X when it launches in early 2026.

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The 'Big Short' investor betting $1 billion against the AI bubble says Meta and Oracle's accounting is hiding the brutal truth

Michael Burry shut down his hedge fund shortly after disclosing his massive short position. Is he already bracing for a crash?

I need a new laptop – here's why I'd pick Dell, Microsoft or Asus to replace an outgoing Windows 10 machine

The 3 best laptop options to replace that ageing Windows 10 device

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ROG Xbox Ally X review: Is the priciest Xbox ever worth it?

ROG Xbox Ally X review: Is the priciest Xbox ever worth it?

The more expensive Xbox Ally is beastly

Dynatrace Introduces AI Cloud Upgrades For Microsoft Azure

Dynatrace Introduces AI Cloud Upgrades For Microsoft Azure

Dynatrace, Inc. (NYSE:DT) traded higher on Thursday after unveiling expanded AI-driven cloud operations capabilities for Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Microsoft Azure.

Valve's Steam Machine is "great news" for Microsoft because it means Xbox can just "make great games" and worry less about hardware, says former Blizzard exec: "All will go in the right direction"

Valve's Steam Machine is "great news" for Microsoft because it means Xbox can just "make great games" and worry less about hardware, says former Blizzard exec: "All will go in the right direction"

Mike Ybarra has some wise words for Xbox

Windows 11's new update fixes some weird bugs that might slow down your PC or eat your handheld's battery

Windows 11's new update fixes some weird bugs that might slow down your PC or eat your handheld's battery

November update fixes nasty Task Manager bug and a glitch that caused battery drain with handhelds in sleep mode.

SwifDoo PDF: The All-in-One Powerhouse Beyond Simple Editing

SwifDoo PDF: The All-in-One Powerhouse Beyond Simple Editing

If you've landed here, you probably want to learn how to edit a PDF file you didn't create.

I reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right

I reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right

The original Steam Machines didn't kick off a new era of PC gaming, but Valve's second attempt just might.

Your PC won’t lie anymore: Windows 10 ESU bug fixed, free updates now available

Your PC won’t lie anymore: Windows 10 ESU bug fixed, free updates now available

Two Windows 10 bugs caused headaches for users enrolling in the ESU program. Microsoft has now fixed both, restoring peace to PCs everywhere.

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Lenovo says upcoming Android PCs will have "limited desktop features, app compatibility issues" and more problems when compared to Windows PCs

We now know more about Google's upcoming Android PC platform, thanks to a Q&A posted by Lenovo that reveals what Android for PC will be good at, and what it won't be good at.

Still on Windows 11 23H2? Microsoft will soon force you to upgrade to 25H2 – for your own good

Windows 11 23H2 has gone the way of Windows 10, and now it's no longer supported, Microsoft is forcing upgrades to 25H2.

Google Drive is offering Dropbox users an easy way to spruce up their cloud storage

Google Drive promises to retain file structures and permissions if you migrate from Dropbox.

Replaying Halo: The Master Chief Collection has become my annual tradition, and co-op makes the classics hit as hard as they did 15 years ago

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From Azure Darling To Momentum Dog: C3.ai's Plunging Score Signals Partner Risk

In the high-stakes world of enterprise AI, C3.ai Inc. (NYSE:AI) has long been the poster child for Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Azure ecosystem—a “darling” buoyed by deep integrations and joint go-to-market strategies. But that shine has dulled dramatically with a drop in its momentum score.

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Top Microsoft exec's boast about Windows 'evolving into an agentic OS' provokes furious backlash over AI — users fed up with forced AI and cloud features

Microsoft Windows president faces withering criticism in response to boasts that 'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS.'

Top Analyst Says Oracle's 'Irresponsible' AI Bet Differs From 'Healthy' Microsoft And Google Demand: A 'Bad Business' With 'Very Low Margins'

A prominent technology analyst has slammed Oracle Corp.'s (NYSE:ORCL) high-profile AI strategy, labeling it “bad behavior” and an “irresponsible investment” that relies on speculative demand, unlike the “healthy” and established customer-driven AI buildouts at Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says "we welcome new options for players" as Valve unveils new rival hardware in the Steam Machine, saying new competition is how "gaming moves forward"

Microsoft is all about giving players options

While we eagerly await the second coming of Steam Machines, it's worth remembering what a gloriously awful mess Valve got itself in over a decade ago

Good ideas just need more time in the oven to bake properly.

Windows 11 users rebel as top Microsoft exec says operating system is 'evolving into an agentic OS'

Windows 11 is going 'agentic' and 'AI-native' and a whole heap of other buzzwords that most consumers really don't care for.

Your Samsung TV just got a personality – and it knows what you’re watching, what you need, and when to talk

Samsung's new smart TVs include the Vision AI Companion, a voice-activated AI assistant powered by Bixby, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity.

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