The new Helldivers 2 Illuminate Major Order is its most important yet
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Windows & Software
This Microsoft 365 deal drops the price to $69.99 for a full year
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Microsoft is rolling out a new Startup Boost for Office apps — here’s how it improves speed
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PC Hardware
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launch strategy is concerning
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A laptop with a great webcam makes a huge difference in Zoom
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You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
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Out of all the PCs we've tested, these are our favorite AI laptops
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Gaming
Best upcoming Xbox JRPGs in 2025 and beyond
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Would PlayStation block its PC Steam games from running on a future Windows-based Xbox?
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Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses 3 million players
Gaming Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses 3 million players since launch, cementing its place as the second most-played game in the franchise so far.
Peripherals & Accessories
Luminkey Magger68 HE review: A standout 65% hall effect keyboard
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UGreen and Genshin Impact just made charging exciting with this stunning range (and it's on sale)
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Upgrade your Steam Deck storage for less with this stellar SSD deal
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College Football 25 is now just $9.99 — cheaper than a stadium beer
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Microsoft
Microsoft has killed "several" data center projects in the U.S. and Europe — Microsoft responds (Updated)
Microsoft Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft is reducing its data center footprint globally, citing oversupply.
Satya Nadella almost missed the chance to be Microsoft's CEO
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These are the 7 best Microsoft games from the past 50 years
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Microsoft's quantum computing slammed as 'fraudulent'
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Artificial Intelligence
Bill Gates: AI will replace doctors and tutors within a decade
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Censorship lurks in ChatGPT-4o's image-generation tool
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You can finally generate GOOD images directly from ChatGPT
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OpenAI says too much ChatGPT makes you uncertain and lonely
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