Rumored Feature Coming to Steam that Will Help You Track Prices, and Microsoft Should Copy It Immediately for Xbox and...
Valve is reportedly rolling out a broader 30‑day price‑history tracker on Steam, extending beyond the limited EU pilot launched in 2023. The feature would let gamers see recent price fluctuations directly in the store, reducing reliance on external tools. Xbox currently offers no native price‑history view, forcing users to turn to third‑party sites like XBDeals. The article argues that Microsoft should adopt a similar built‑in solution to match competitors and improve shopper confidence.
Mind-Warping Morrowind-Like 'Dread Delusion' Rejects Modernity and Embraces Teeth-Bared Retro Nightmares on Xbox and PC
Lovely Hellplace's Dread Delusion launched on March 17, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One at $19.99. The game embraces a low‑poly, 90s‑era horror aesthetic while delivering an open‑world RPG inspired by early Bethesda titles. Players craft characters from...
Microsoft's Crazy Surface Price Hikes Are Pushing Me to Apple: I Can No Longer Recommend Surface over a MacBook or...
Microsoft announced a across‑the‑board price increase for its Surface lineup, pushing entry‑level models above $1,000 and flagship devices past $1,500. The new pricing makes Surface laptops and tablets more expensive than comparable Apple MacBooks, iPads, and many Windows OEM offerings....
The Windows 11 Customization Scene Is Thriving because Microsoft Won't Give Users What They Want
Third‑party customization tools are booming on Windows 11 as Microsoft’s built‑in options remain limited. Users have turned to utilities like Start11, Rainmeter and The Files app to restore classic taskbar behavior, theme flexibility, and a more familiar Start menu. In response,...
The 7 Biggest Windows 11 Insider Changes From Early April — and Why They Matter for 2026
Microsoft’s early‑April Windows 11 Insider builds introduce seven notable refinements, ranging from haptic feedback for window actions to deeper security alerts. New haptic signals, an updated Xbox mode, and a badge for Protected Print Mode improve user interaction, while Secure Boot...
Windows Wrap: Snapdragon X PCs Are the Latest Victims of Lazy Takes and Willfully Ignorant Tech Journalists
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 processor powers the newest wave of Windows 11 on Arm laptops, including the ASUS Zenbook A16. Microsoft’s enhanced Prism emulation now runs most legacy apps with minimal slowdown, and major software like Chrome and Adobe work natively. Despite these...
Microsoft Terminated Accounts Tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — Developers Push Back
Microsoft abruptly terminated developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard and Windscribe after a new identity‑verification rule in its Windows Hardware Program took effect. The enforcement, intended for partners who missed a government‑ID deadline, mistakenly swept up these open‑source security projects, cutting...
Let's Talk About It: Which Xbox Console Is the Best-Looking of All Time and Why Is It the Xbox One...
The Windows Central editorial argues the Xbox One X is the most attractive console Microsoft has ever released. Its matte finish, solid weight and premium feel are highlighted against the slimmer One S and the performance‑first Series X. The piece also contrasts Xbox’s...
"It Still Won’t Be My Dream Surface Pro": The Missing Piece Microsoft Never Built Vanished — and It’s Not Coming...
Microsoft is set to refresh its Surface Pro line this spring, but the device still lacks a true laptop‑style accessory. In the past, third‑party maker Brydge offered premium keyboards that turned Surface Pros into clamshells, yet its designs suffered from...
Microsoft Finally Fixes the Windows 11 Insider Mess with a Preview Program that Makes Sense (and Actually Lets You Test...
Microsoft is overhauling the Windows 11 Insider Program, reducing preview channels to two core options—Experimental and Beta—and eliminating Controlled Feature Rollouts. The new Experimental channel merges the former Canary and Dev tracks, adds "Future Platform" builds, and grants users direct control...
"I’ve Died More Times than I Can Count": This Side-Scrolling Roguelike Is an ID@Xbox Triumph. Say Hi to 'Absolum,' Your...
Indie studio Guard Crush Games and Supamonks released "Absolum", a roguelite beat‑'em‑up now on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. The title launched on March 25 2026 for Xbox after an earlier PC/PlayStation release, priced at $24.99. Players choose from four heroes, each...
Microsoft Finally Begins Removing Copilot From Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI Still Persists
Microsoft has begun stripping the Copilot brand from Windows 11 apps, starting with Notepad. The latest Insider build removes the Copilot icon and renames the AI menu to “writing tools,” while preserving the underlying functionality. Settings now list the AI toggle...
“Wait, Windows Uses Less?”: I Break Down the Surprising Requirement that Flips the Linux Vs. Windows Script
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, slated for April 23 2026, raises its recommended specs to a 2 GHz dual‑core CPU, 6 GB RAM and 25 GB storage, reflecting a more demanding desktop stack. Windows 11 still enforces a hard minimum of 4 GB RAM, 1 GHz dual‑core CPU, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, blocking...
I Found 7 Windows Apps that Use Your PC's NPU to Improve Efficiency and Performance with AI — You Might...
Microsoft’s push for neural processing units (NPUs) has moved beyond Copilot+ PCs, spreading to Intel and AMD processors and enabling a growing suite of third‑party Windows apps. Seven highlighted applications—Cephable, Adobe Photoshop, Norton, Algoriddim djay Pro, BufferZone NoCloud AI, HP IQ, and...
The RAM Crisis Is Price-Gouging Storage Units, but the "Definitive" 1TB SSD for Gaming Handhelds Is Sideswiping Them with This...
Amid a broader RAM‑driven price surge in storage, Western Digital has slashed the price of its 1TB WD_Black SN770M SSD by 25%, positioning it as the go‑to upgrade for handheld gaming devices. The drive is fully compatible with the ASUS...
