Windows 11’s original version reaches end of life
This past Patch Tuesday, the original version of Windows 11 received security updates from Microsoft for the last time. If you haven’t updated to Windows 11’s big 2022 feature update yet, now’s […]
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IRS says Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes
One of the unique, visceral terrors of American adulthood is getting a letter with “Internal Revenue Service” on the return address. Just ask Microsoft’s accounting department. According to an SEC filing dated […]
It’s official: Upgrades using Windows 7 and 8 keys are dead
Microsoft warned us last month that our favorite Windows upgrade loophole was over, but now it’s official: The activation servers no longer let you use Windows 7 or 8 license keys to […]
5 reasons to buy an Intel Core CPU for your next PC
Intel has now presented its complete portfolio of desktop processors from the Core i-13000 series (Raptor Lake), and the upcoming Core i-14000 series (Raptor Lake Refresh) is expected to release sometime in […]
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, finally
United Kingdom regulators were effectively the last hurdle stopping Microsoft from purchasing Activision Blizzard, in the biggest merger the video game industry has ever seen. That hurdle was cleared this morning as […]
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, finally
United Kingdom regulators were effectively the last hurdle stopping Microsoft from purchasing Activision Blizzard, in the biggest merger the video game industry has ever seen. That hurdle was cleared this morning as […]
Microsoft tells Windows users how to install Linux
In recent years, Microsoft has changed its attitude towards the open source operating system Linux. A slimmed-down version can be found, for example, in the Windows subsystem for Linux. This compatibility layer […]
Nvidia raises GeForce Now prices as much as 40%
Most users of Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service probably use it for free, dealing with the relatively low resolution and one-hour session length. But those who prefer the premium option will see […]
AMD Anti-Lag causing bans in Counter-Strike 2
Like its predecessor, competitive team-based shooter Counter-Strike 2 is proving massively popular. Despite grumblings from CSGO veterans, it’s number one with a bullet for concurrent Steam players, averaging over 1.2 million players […]
Minecraft celebrates 300 million sold ahead of 15th birthday
In 2009, the saga of Minecraft began, created in Java by Markus “Notch” Persson. Next year, the game turns 15 years old, and during the Minecraft Live event, Mojang, now owned by […]
