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
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:59:16 +0000
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.
Minecraft-inspired RPG Hytale hires creator of some of its first mods as a dev ? "Keeping our promise to hire from within the community!"
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:00:14 +0000
A week and a half after Hytale's launch, its developer Hypixel Studios has hired one of the game's first modders.
Windows 11 won?t even let some users uninstall KB5074109 ? error 0x800f0905 is blocking the rollback. Try these tips to fix.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:40:12 +0000
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.
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"
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:10:15 +0000
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.
This 9800X3D bundle cancels out bloated RAM prices ? Ryzen CPU, X870 motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 for $270 less than buying separately
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:34:27 +0000
One of my favorite hobbies, PC building, is being gutted by ridiculous RAM prices. There is a workaround, however, and it comes in the form of this hardware bundle from Newegg.
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
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:01:27 +0000
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.
Windows 11 Sandbox needs a community workaround to function ? why is this still happening?
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:43:23 +0000
Windows 11 Sandbox stuck loading? Microsoft hasn't fixed 0x800705B4 yet, but here's a way to resolve it without losing files or apps.
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
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:13:37 +0000
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.
Lenovo just leaked NVIDIA?s mystery ?N1X? chip ? and it lines up with the rumored 20?core Arm + RTX GPU monster
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:52:32 +0000
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.
Why "Cassette Boy" might've been Einstein's favorite Xbox game
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:23:53 +0000
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.
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
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
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.
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"
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:11:37 +0000
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."
Is Microsoft 365 down? Microsoft confirms major outage of services in some regions
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:36:06 +0000
Microsoft 365 is down in some regions in North America, knocking offline services such as Outlook and Purview.
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"
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:31:10 +0000
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.
Microsoft?s new developer tool aims to make bringing apps to Windows 11 far easier, potentially boosting the platform?s app ecosystem
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:30:50 +0000
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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