Climate change is forcing my Xbox console into summer hibernation
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:06:10 +0000
Rising summer heat turns consoles into radiators, forcing a move to handhelds, even if cloud gaming has an eco-cost.
Microsoft promises to fix Windows 11 for 8GB PCs, but it put the cart before the horse with low-memory Surfaces
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft has promised fixes for bloated Windows 11 context menus and to optimize the OS for 8GB of RAM, which makes me ask why low-memory Surfaces are already for sale.
I still use Microsoft To Do ? and I'm hoping one of my favorite daily Windows apps can avoid the graveyard of forgotten software
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:08:38 +0000
A lightweight favorite of mine, Microsoft To Do keeps my daily workflow manageable and my mind calm, and I hope it can avoid Microsoft's app graveyard.
Microsoft's most-underrated gaming feature is steadily gaining traction, but big gaps remain ? Xbox Play Anywhere report card
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000
New data shows Xbox Game Pass adoption has improved in recent months, but big app gaps remain. Can Microsoft do more to boost it?
Windows Hello vs. Enhanced Sign?in Security: Which sign?in method actually keeps your Windows 11 PC safer, and what's the difference?
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0000
Microsoft expands Enhanced Sign-in Security on Windows 11. Here's how it differs from standard Windows Hello and who should use it.
I switched to HP's $6,000 Omen Max 45L pre-built gaming PC for two weeks, and the price isn't what's giving me second thoughts
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000
I switched to HP's Omen Max 45L pre-built desktop gaming PC for a couple of weeks to see what it's all about. Although I love the Cryo Chamber cooling design, it falls behind top alternatives in several key areas. Here's what you need to know before buying.
