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Microsoft reveals Project xCloud games streaming service

9 October 2018, 12:11

Promises “console quality games on any device” using its custom Azure datacentre blades.

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Windows 10 update rollout paused due to user file deletion

8 October 2018, 09:31

After multiple reports of Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos files being deleted.

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Nvidia highlights arrival of support for Microsoft DXR

3 October 2018, 13:01

Providing an industry standard to make use of its RTX hardware in DirectX 12.

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Windows 10 October 2018 Update roll out plans revealed

3 October 2018, 11:01

Real-time feedback will be used to smooth process. Or you can download it today, direct.

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Microsoft launches Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2

3 October 2018, 10:01

And the most powerful Surface ever, the Surface Studio 2, arrives.

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Valve releases Steam games controller stats

27 September 2018, 11:03

It looks like the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a rising star amongst Steam PC gamers.

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Xbox One mouse and keyboard support to debut at XO18

26 September 2018, 12:05

First compatible game will be Warframe. Your current wired(less) USB PC peripherals will work.

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Microsoft introduces Surface Hub 2S and Hub 2X

25 September 2018, 15:01

Buyers of the Surface Hub 2S will be able to processor upgrade to the Hub 2X in 2020.

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Microsoft Office 2019 released for Windows and Mac

25 September 2018, 10:01

On-premises Office adds best features introduced to Office 365 over the last 3 years.

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WaitList.dat file secretly stores written snippets and much more

24 September 2018, 12:11

Windows 8/10 file might include scribbled down passwords, emails, and Office texts.

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Windows 10 KB4100347 update breaks Broadwell-E overclocking

24 September 2018, 10:01

It is possible to uninstall this Spectre Variant 2 patch if you wish.

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Nvidia shows off Metro Exodus RTX real-time extended demo

20 September 2018, 13:40

And the first 3DMark Dandia real-time raytracing video surfaces (Microsoft DXR API).

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Ubuntu virtual machine available in Microsoft Hyper-V gallery

19 September 2018, 18:17

Ubuntu virtual machine now available in Microsoft Hyper-V gallery.

Microsoft Surface 2 laptop will offer few tech upgrades

17 September 2018, 11:41

But it will be available in an attractive black finish.

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Microsoft tests third party browser 'warning' in Windows 10

13 September 2018, 12:21

Pop-up: "You already have Microsoft Edge – the safer, faster browser for Windows 10".

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Microsoft Windows 7: orgs can pay for 3 more years of support

10 September 2018, 10:01

Corporate and institutional customers can pay to keep Win 7 secure until Jan 2023.

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Windows 10 October 2018 Update announced by Microsoft

3 September 2018, 11:01

Again it will be a free update, and nearly 700 million Windows users will be eligible.

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QOTW: Who makes the best laptops?

31 August 2018, 16:31

There's plenty of choice, but do you have a favourite?

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Steam Play adds Linux compatibility to 27 games

23 August 2018, 13:21

Includes a version of Wine, dubbed Proton. DirectX 11 and 12 games use Vulkan.

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Microsoft Sticky Notes to sync with Android and iOS

20 August 2018, 12:01

But before that update the app will get a dark theme, a new formatting bar, and other tweaks.

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Valve working on Steam Machine compatibility tools

16 August 2018, 12:01

It is thought that the tools will allow some Windows games to be played on these boxes.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 benchmarks surface

15 August 2018, 10:41

Qualcomm touted a 30 per cent perf boost compared to the SD835 but it isn't quite there, yet.

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Google preparing 'Campfire' Windows on Chromebook feature

14 August 2018, 11:01

But your machine will need at least 40GB of fixed storage for the feature to work.

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Windows 10 'InPrivate Desktop' security feature outlined

9 August 2018, 13:11

But this sandbox application test environment might be an Enterprise-only feature.

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Windows 10 set to unseat Windows 7 by year end

6 August 2018, 12:30

Windows 10 already trumps 7 in StatCounter, soon it will do the same in NetMarketShare.

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Microsoft Windows 10 Insider build 17728 'loves your phone'

1 August 2018, 12:00

'Your Phone' app will offer drag & drop photo exchange. Narrator improvements arrive too.

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Windows 10 AI will mean updates are less annoying

27 July 2018, 11:11

Machine Learning in an Insider update aims to avoid times when you are busy.

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Buffalo announces integration of Microsoft Azure

26 July 2018, 18:33

With its TeraStation™ 3010 and 5010 NAS series.

Microsoft Surface Go with 4GB RAM and a 128GB SSD listed

23 July 2018, 11:11

Meanwhile US customers can pre-order with a $50 gift certificate.

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Microsoft Surface revenue up 25 per cent in latest quarter

20 July 2018, 10:11

But Azure cloud is the star performer, up 89 per cent. Overall, annual sales top $100 billion.

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Microsoft won't be releasing all-new Xbox hardware at Gamescom

19 July 2018, 10:01

It has edited its news post to say that it will release new console bundles, accessories.

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PC shipments grow for first time since 2012

13 July 2018, 12:01

Microsoft Windows 10 was credited as impetus behind the growth, by both Gartner and IDC.

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Microsoft Surface Go announced: compact, light and only $399

10 July 2018, 09:31

This 10-inch tablet is just 8.3mm thick and 520g, sans keyboard cover and stylus.

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