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Microsoft has drastically modified its default apps configurations in Windows 11, and not in a good way. The new design is downright awful and makes it harder for people to switch default apps.

On Friday, THQ Nordic announced a number of new games like Destroy All Humans 2 - Reprobed and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. We also got a better look at Elex II and Outcast 2.

According to its September SUMO announcement post, Mozilla has started testing Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine for Firefox on a very small number of installations on desktops.

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With Windows 11 right around the corner, it makes sense to think about compliance when purchasing new equipment. Happily, this 8th-gen Intel MiniPC fully supports the upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.

Valve is planning to remove support for a number of aging configurations in Dota 2, including 32-bit systems, DirectX 9, and OpenGL. The changes will roll out in the coming months.

A premature listing for PowerToys recently appeared in the Microsoft Store for Windows 11. However, it reportedly downloads an installer that is then responsible for installing the utility.

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Microsoft has revealed that it is developing Customer Lockbox for Teams, which ensures that the company cannot access your information during service operations without your explicit approval.

The home computer inventor, Sir Clive Sinclair, has passed away at the age of 81 after living with an illness for some time. He is best known for his affordable ZX80, ZX81, and ZX Spectrum computers.

Riot Games, which is most known for developing popular shooter game Valorant and League of Legends, announced its plans to release a launcher for its games. It is set to arrive on September 20.

The development processes of Samsung for its network solutions, including virtualization software, meet the requirements of GSMA NESES standards that employ 3GPP-defined security test cases.

Microsoft has announced that its latest "perpetual" license of Office LTSC is now available for organizations. The consumer version, Office 2021, will be available on October 5, same as Windows 11.

Today, Xboxsquad.fr reported that French retailers Innelec and Micromania have listings for a 500GB version of the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S. It allegedly costs $149.99.

Samsung has provided developers around the world access to its updated Remote Test Lab program. With this program, it wants to show its commitment to supporting partners and developers worldwide.

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, THQ Nordic has begun giveaways for Titan Quest Anniversary Edition and Jagged Alliance Gold on Steam. Catalog-wide sales and a free event are online too.

Windows Insiders discovered yesterday that they could no longer update the Dev channel builds on unsupported hardware and VM guests, and that update has now also arrived to the Beta channel.

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Sony-owned Nextorage has released M.2 NVMe SSDs just a couple of days after Sony made the SSD slot on PS5 open for expansion. The SSDs promise stand-out performance and are available in 1 and 2 TBs.

Two additional games are now available to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to claim for free. The latest Games with Gold brings out Mulaka and Samurai Shodown II.

Epic Games Store's latest giveaways are bringing in copies of the combat racer Speed Brawl and space strategy game Tharsis this week. These are free until Thursday, with The Escapists coming up next.

GoPro has announced its latest action camera - the Hero 10 Black. It comes with an improved processor that allows it to capture 5.3K at 60 FPS with better HyperSmooth stabilization.

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Samsung has partnered with the Louvre to bring more artwork to The Frame. Some of the new pieces that are arriving include the Mona Lisa and The Wedding Feast of Cana. More content will come later.

Microsoft has expanded its commercial spares program to offer more parts covering multiple Surface devices so IT technicians in organizations can service and repair hardware on-site.

As a part of its commitment to U.S. President Joe Biden, Google has joined hands with the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) to manage security priorities and fix flaws in eight projects.

Three UK has said it will give £200-worth of Xiaomi accessories to anyone who buys the Xiaomi 11T Pro when it becomes available for pre-order on September 24th. The offer will end on October 14th.

Recently, Tully Ackland, the Senior Game Designer of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, confirmed that it's a timed exclusive for PS5 and PC. It'll hit other platforms eventually.

Battlefield 2042 is the latest AAA game to get hit with a delay, with EA and DICE today announcing a four week push back to the original October launch date. Open beta information coming soon.

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Alder Lake-S is Intel's 12th generation lineup of processors that are expected to be faster, hotter, and more expensive than its predecessors. However, the pricing is suggesting something else.

Google has announced that its Grace Hopper subsea cable is now connected between the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Once on, the cable should improve Google's services.

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Another Age of Empires IV beta test is happening, bringing together four civilizations, tweaked camera settings, and balance changes over the previous test. It is open to everyone this time.

Microsoft has announced that it is making president Brad Smith the vice chair of its board of directors. The company has also set the annual shareholders meeting for November 30, 2021.

Four years after the Switch's initial launch, Nintendo has finally added support for Bluetooth audio. However, before you jump out of your seat in excitement, there are lots of caveats to know about.