Google Chrome doesn't use enough RAM, so it will soon launch in the foreground when you boot up your Windows 11 PC
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:02:50 +0000
A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.
A new open?source Notepad clone brings back the fast, minimal editor we loved ? while Microsoft's Windows 11 version keeps getting more bloated
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:40:30 +0000
Not happy with the direction that Windows 11's Notepad app is taking? Don't want to use Notepad++? This free, open-source alternative is available on GitHub.
Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving ? Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Age of Empires 2 is the game that refuses to go away, and if anything, it's only getting more popular. The professional competitive scene is delivering some of the best matches ever; here's how to get caught up on the action before the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium grand finale in April.
Helldivers 2 surged on Xbox at launch ? before PlayStation?s larger install base drove stronger long-term sales for its breakout hit
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:43:29 +0000
New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation?s longer, slower sales curve.
These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February ? let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:43:18 +0000
After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.
Crimson Desert receives a 15-minute showcase of its story and open-world gameplay ? revealing additional playable characters and rideable mechs
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:51 +0000
Crimson Desert's release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC is fast approaching. So, Pearl Abyss is driving up hype for the game by releasing gameplay overviews, starting with coverage of its main plot and open-world gameplay.
Satya Nadella says Microsoft's Copilot AI is seeing massive use, growing "nearly 3x year-over-year" ? but investors aren't convinced
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:15:07 +0000
Satya Nadella says Microsoft?s Copilot AI is seeing strong adoption, even as investors question the growth of Azure and Microsoft 365.
New Xbox achievement visuals appear in Xbox Cloud Gaming ? but gamers shouldn't expect any system overhauls anytime soon
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.
Microsoft is quietly walking back Windows 11?s AI overload ? scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift for the OS
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:47:21 +0000
People familiar with Microsoft's plans say the company is moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.
Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:22:04 +0000
Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.
80% of game devs plan to target Windows PC in survey ? with only 40% for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and 20% for Xbox. It's lucky the next Xbox is a PC then, eh?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:21:20 +0000
Steam and Windows stays winning, as console support no longer seems to be a priority for game devs.
We asked you if that massive $900m lawsuit against Valve and Steam holds weight ? and the people have spoken
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:50:48 +0000
We asked if you thought the huge UK lawsuit Valve is up against over anti-competitive practices with Steam holds weight, and you gave a clear answer.
Microsoft loses a massive $440 billion in market cap as shares tank ? investors get increasingly sceptical of its AI strategy
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:13 +0000
Microsoft investors didn't enjoy the company's FY26 Q2 report, as fears of its AI strategy begin to unravel into despair.
This huge Fallout game is free for a week ahead of the TV show's Season 2 finale ? Bethesda advertised it with Twitch star Shroud in a new commercial
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:36:56 +0000
Bethesda has made Fallout 76 free to play across all platforms for a week, and advertised the series' games with a new commercial that stars Shroud.
This powerhouse CPU with 8 cores and a 5.0GHz boost clock is off by 14% ? a timely deal to upgrade your gaming PC with before prices get too extreme
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:36:39 +0000
Amazon is hosting a special 14% discount for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a mighty mid-range CPU that will castly your PC gaming experience with 8 cores, 16 threads, a max clock boost of 5GHz, and more.
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