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Microsoft is no stranger to computers. The company has come a long way since ‘75 and now creates a range of products and services that span the entire spectrum of consumer tech. Whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Office or the latest from the Surface product family, chances are you’ve used a Microsoft product at one point or another. To help you make sense of the company’s many projects and endeavors, we’ve curated a hub that houses the latest news, reviews, and Microsoft-related tutorials. Windows was only the beginning, after all.

A photo of the Sensel Click Composer Software running on Windows 11

Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrade requirements

The latest Insider Build of Windows 11 has patched the "/product server" workaround that let old CPUs easily bypass the system requirements check.
Word document on a laptop on a table.

How to use Microsoft Word: a tutorial for beginners

The Xbox Series X and Series S.

The Xbox Series S and X are both on sale at Walmart

AMD showing Curve Shaper in the BIOS.

What is the BIOS and how to use it

Microsoft Copilot allows you to ask an AI assistant questions within Office apps.

Microsoft: AI is no replacement for human expertise

The cover art for Minecraft.

Is Minecraft cross-platform?

The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

The MacBook that Windows laptops still can’t beat

A Steam library filled with custom artwork.

Steam has one big problem with its smallest games

Students using Microsoft Office software on their laptops outside.

Best Microsoft Office deals: Get Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for free

Lies of P running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Windows gaming handhelds just got a huge new feature

The Microsoft Teams Communities features is now available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family.

How to install and uninstall Microsoft Teams

Word resume on a MacBook on a table.

How to make a resume in Microsoft Word

Xbox Series X on a table.

The Xbox Series X is $50 off for a limited time

The Microsoft Xbox Series X is on sale from Best Buy with a $50 discount that drops its price to $450. However, this offer is only available for a limited time.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

It took Microsoft 30 years to change this Windows feature

After 30 years, Microsoft is finally changing a feature that was implemented as a temporary measure and never addressed again.
Crash Bandicoot runs forward in the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (August 16-18)

Xbox Game Pass has added some great games this month, from Crash Bandicoot to new editions of a PC classic.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Microsoft backs off on pressuring Windows 10 users to upgrade

Microsoft will do an about-face with putting ads on Windows 10 PCs after persistent negative feedback.
The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance

AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows.
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Best gaming console deals: cheapest prices on PS5, Xbox S and X and Switch

We've collected the best prices on every console of this generation, from the disc-free PS5 to Xbox Series X to the Switch Lite. Here's how to save on gaming deals.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

The next Windows 11 update may seriously slow down your SSD

Microsoft is expected to enable the device encryption feature by default via the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 rear view showing lid and logo.

You definitely want to install these 90 Windows security patches

Microsoft releases a huge number of fixes to combat a jaw-dropping 90 security flaws that include nine critical bugs.
Word to JPEG or PDF on a laptop.

How to convert Word into PDF or JPEG

Whether you want your Microsoft Word file as an image or different document type, we’ve got you covered. We’ll show you how to convert Word into JPEG or PDF.
Promotional image for Windows Phone Link showing a phone mirroring on a laptop screen.

Windows is getting its own version of AirDrop

A new feature is coming to Phone Link on Windows PCs: the ability to seamlessly share files with mobile devices running Android.
Microsoft OneDrive files can sync between a PC and a phone.

Microsoft is axing unlicensed accounts for this popular service

Microsoft is beefing up security by removing unlicensed accounts for a very popular service and will even be charging a reactivation fee.
Key art for Replaced. It's a closeup of a map with a cyberpunk-looking train laid out under him.

Xbox exclusive Replaced has been delayed for the third time

The pixel art platformer Replaced has been delayed till 2025 to give the developers more time to meet their high standards.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is up to $600 off today

Microsoft has cut the price on all its Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 models with discounts from $100 to $600 depending on what you go for.
Microsoft Surface Go 3 sitting on table.

Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: From $523

If you're on the hunt for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals because you're a fan of Microsoft's touchscreen devices, you'll find the best offers right here.
Student typing on a laptop at a desk.

How to use mail merge in Microsoft Word

Preparing bulk letters or emails to many recipients? We’ll show you how to use mail merge in Microsoft Word two different ways to speed up the process.
Someone using Paint 3D on a tablet with a stylus.

Microsoft is axing this seven-year-old Windows app

According to a banner that's appeared in-app, Paint 3D won't be available in the Microsoft Store starting on November 4 of this year.
Key art for Hi-Fi Rush.

Deal keeps Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks from being shut down

Xbox was poised to shut down Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, but PUBG's Krafton saved the day by acquiring the studio and Hi-Fi Rush IP.
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The best Xbox Series X games for 2024

The Xbox Series X has tons of memorable games. Here are the best ones to check out for 2024.
A man drives away in a boat with stolen money in Grand Theft Auto 5 art.

Don’t expect Grand Theft Auto 6 to launch on Xbox Game Pass

Take-Two Interactive likely won't be launching Grand Theft Auto 6 on Xbox Game Pass, according to comments from its CEO.
Key art for Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is making the jump from PS5 to Xbox Series X/S next week and is still worth trying if you haven't played the standout adventure yet.
Microsoft Word purchase page on a MacBook.

How to download Microsoft Word

Want to start creating documents like articles, essays, and reports? Here’s how to download Microsoft Word on your computer and mobile device.
Windows Update running on a laptop.

This Windows Update exploit is downright terrifying

A new tool called Windows Downdate can trick your PC into thinking that it's fully patched, all the while exposing you to dangerous vulnerabilities.

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