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Dead by Daylight, Two Point Museum, and more join Xbox Free Play Days for the weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:20:01 +0000

Xbox players have four games to jump into this weekend, thanks to Microsoft's Free Play Days program this weekend. Read more...

Citizen Sleeper and Robobeat are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:28:01 +0000

The Epic Games Store has new games for PC gamers to grab for free, with it offering an RPG and a rhythm game to keep this week. Read more...

Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders begin next week, unveils cover art

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:58 +0000

Rockstar is holding firm on the 2026 release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, as it will be kicking off pre-orders for the highly anticipated title next week. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW gains support for seven more games as discounts continue

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0000

As Nvidia continues to add more games to the supported list of GeForce NOW, its summer sale offers for the subscription is still live too. Read more...

Microsoft updates Visual Studio Code with easier language model discovery and in-app search

Paul Hill — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:22:01 +0000

The latest weekly Visual Studio Code update lets you search the web from the integrated browser and gives admins stricter control over GitHub Copilot settings. Read more...

Sysinternals Suite 2026.17.06

Razvan Serea — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:54:01 +0000

The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities have been rolled up into a single Suite of tools. This file contains the individual troubleshooting tools and help files Read more...

Epic Games says Unreal Engine 6 will help developers "build content faster" using AI models

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:22:01 +0000

Following the recent teaser, Epic Games has now revealed more details on what Unreal Engine 6 will offer for game and content developers. Read more...

Rockstar gives last-gen GTA V players free upgrades tomorrow

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Last-generation console owners are getting a free upgrade offer from Rockstar, letting them grab Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced. Read more...

Microsoft will finally let you sign in to Edge with a Google account

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:50:01 +0000

A surprising Microsoft Edge change is breaking with years of tradition and could make the browser more appealing to many users. Read more...

Latest Rufus update improves new Windows 11 install method

Taras Buria — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:20:01 +0000

A popular Windows 11 setup utility has been updated with fixes for silent installation, Windows on ARM PCs, and more. Read more...

Microsoft fixes one of Excel Copilot's most frustrating limitations

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:04:02 +0000

A new Excel Copilot enhancement is rolling out that could make the AI assistant far more useful for frequent spreadsheet users. Read more...

My favorite file manager for Windows 11 finally gets a long-requested feature

Taras Buria — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:40:01 +0000

Files is a feature-packed file manager for Windows 11, and its latest update delivers a long-requested view that makes browsing folders much easier. Read more...

Millions of users to benefit from Windows 11's new performance boost on Adobe Photoshop

Sayan Sen — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Millions of Adobe Photoshop users are set to benefit from Windows 11's latest performance enhancements, thanks to Microsoft and Adobe. Read more...

Report: Microsoft to use AWS to help GitHub deal with a major surge in demand

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:42:01 +0000

Although GitHub remains committed to fully migrating its platform to Microsoft Azure by 2027, immediate operational pressures have forced an unexpected architectural shift. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5094126, KB5093998 bugging out Office apps but it may not be Microsoft's fault

Sayan Sen — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed the latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday updates are breaking Office apps. However it may not be Microsoft's fault at all. Read more...

Nvidia 610.62 driver lands with big bug fixes and Empulse support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:46:01 +0000

Nvidia has a new driver out for GeForce hardware owners, and this one carries some important bug fixes for WoW, Apex Legends, and more. Read more...

Microsoft's Copilot Cowork now generally available with usage-based billing

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft's Copilot Cowork is now generally available with the ability to execute long-running workflows from start to finish, integrate deeply with popular third-party plugins, and more. Read more...

Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and more come to Xbox Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed what games are incoming to Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the remainder of June, which includes RV There Yet, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and more. Read more...

Microsoft unveils new Surface Laptop with improved trackpad, Snapdragon X2, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:04 +0000

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop has a better processor, an improved trackpad, a new color, and a higher-resolution display. Read more...

Microsoft announces 12th-gen Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 processors

Taras Buria — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:03 +0000

The new Surface Pro is officially here. Powered by the Snapdragon X2 processor family, the tablet offers better performance and optional OLED displays, albeit at a notably higher price. Read more...

Microsoft brings Planner Agent to all Microsoft 365 Copilot users

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:26:01 +0000

You can now create, manage, and get insights about Planner tasks with prompts inside Microsoft 365 Copilot. Read more...

Major Xbox layoffs may claim South of Midnight developer Compulsion entirely

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:36:01 +0000

The next major layoffs wave hitting Microsoft's Xbox wing may shut down an entire studio, according to new reports. Read more...

Steam Next Fest returns with thousands of new demos to try out

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:02 +0000

PC gamers can now check out demos from thousands of upcoming games thanks to Valve's latest Steam Next Fest promotion. Read more...

Microsoft now allows you to tweak Visual Studio to new extremes

Usama Jawad — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is making Visual Studio 2026 more personal than ever, adding long-requested customization tools that go well beyond standard themes. Read more...

Microsoft faces shareholder lawsuit over masking AI costs and slowing Azure growth

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is facing a class-action lawsuit from shareholders accusing the tech giant of inflating its stock by overhyping its AI advancements. Read more...

Microsoft Visio 2024 Professional for Windows is still at 90% off

Neowin Deals — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:02 +0000

Turn complex ideas into clear visuals with Visio Professional 2024. Use ready-made templates and shapes, use database model diagrams, link to live data, and collaborate. Read more...

EA launches in-game advertising platform for brands to "connect with audiences"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:56:02 +0000

Electronic Arts has officially unveiled the EA Advertising platform, letting brands inject custom integrations into its games like EA Sports FC, Skate, The Sims, and more. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5094126 BSODing, freezing, forcing BitLocker lockout, breaks OneDrive, and more

Sayan Sen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:02:02 +0000

Users online say the latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update, KB5094126, on versions 25H2 and 24H2, is creating all sorts of trouble for some. Read more...

Microsoft hides these secret Windows 11 performance boost settings available on every PC

Sayan Sen — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Microsoft, by default, hides several built-in Windows 11 settings that can potentially enhance performance, manage heat, and more. But you can enable them with a simple trick. Read more...

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Office Home & Business 2024 is still 69% off

Neowin Deals — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Save $314 and upgrade your Windows for a more enhanced UI, improved security, and better multitasking, with classic Office apps. Read more...

Here is how I fixed Windows 11 not booting after clean installation

Taras Buria — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:28:01 +0000

If your PC cannot boot after a clean install of Windows 11, here are a couple of things you should try in light of Microsoft's Secure Boot certificate updates. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5094149 / KB5095971 / KB5094156 Setup, Recovery updates

Sayan Sen — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:14:01 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, as well as Windows 10, have been released. Read more...

Microsoft Edge 149.0.4022.69

Razvan Serea — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:03 +0000

Microsoft Edge is a free web browser based on the Chromium Open Source project and other Open Source software. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Xbox exclusives are back, big Windows app updates, and more

Taras Buria — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:02:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft news recap about the return of XBOX exclusives, big updates for inbox Windows apps, new builds, and more. Read more...

Microsoft Flight Simulator's City Update 15 enhances Midwest cities

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:46:01 +0000

Microsoft Flight Simulator players across both versions can now get a new city update, which aims to upgrade the visuals and realism of three U.S. cities. Read more...

EA Sports UFC 6 review: Brutal, satisfying, and surprisingly accessible to newcomers

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000

We step into EA Sports' new MMA fighting game, UFC 6, for a full review. This is turning out to be a good jumping-off point for newcomers. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Anno 117, Final Fantasy VII, Rematch, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of new freebies to claim from Epic, an adventure games bundle, and lots more. Read more...

Microsoft Teams is getting a controversial location tracking feature that users may hate

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:18:02 +0000

A postponed Teams capability is back on track for release, reviving debate over privacy, workplace visibility, and employer oversight. Read more...

Microsoft releases major feature updates for stock Windows 11 apps

Taras Buria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has released updates for Windows 11's inbox apps, including Paint, Clock, Calculator, and more. All of them pack many new features and improvements. Read more...

Windows 11 gets better widgets, new Screen Tint feature, and more in the latest build

Taras Buria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:33:04 +0000

Two new Windows 11 Beta builds are now out, and they are full of new features, including some long-requested improvements. Read more...