It’s official, folks—Valve has pulled the plug on Windows 7 and Windows 8 support for its Steam gaming client. As of November 5, 2024, Steam no longer functions on these older operating systems. This move follows Valve’s earlier announcement and marks another major step away from outdated...
It seems the high-flying ambition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS 2024) has encountered some turbulent weather. While this iconic simulator garnered a massive following for its immersive realism and groundbreaking integration of real-world data to model Earth’s skies and terrain—its...
In the ever-evolving landscape of gaming on Windows 11, change is the only constant. Just nine months after its launch, Microsoft has pulled the plug on its Instant Games experience, a feature that briefly offered a taste of gaming freedom for players craving immediate access to a slew of titles...
In an ambitious move to solidify its gaming ecosystem, Microsoft is doubling down on the Xbox platform. The tech giant is strategically aiming to make gaming a seamless experience across Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and cloud services—essentially crafting a "Play Anywhere" environment. Let’s dive...
In a recent interview that has stirred excitement among gamers, Phil Spencer, the head honcho of Xbox and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, laid out the company's ambitious plan to enhance its gaming ecosystem. Spencer's message is clear: Microsoft is on a mission to make all its games universally...
Windows 11 is stepping up its game—literally. Microsoft's latest operating system doesn’t just promise a more aesthetically pleasing interface; it also aims to redefine the gaming experience for both enthusiastic gamers and casual players alike. If you’ve ever wondered what Microsoft has in...
In this tech news roundup for September 7, 2024, we focus on significant changes led by Microsoft involving Remote Desktop, growing adoption of Windows 11 among gamers, and the troubling implications of technology in our daily lives, including spying via smart devices. Goodbye Remote Desktop...
Xbox Games Showcase 2024: What to Expect The highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase is set to take place on June 9, 2024. This year's event promises to be one of the most exciting yet, featuring a wealth of new game announcements, updates, and in-depth looks at upcoming titles from Xbox Game...
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Today marks an exciting milestone in the history of Windows. As the day becomes October 5 in each time zone around the world, availability of Windows 11 begins through a free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs pre-installed with Windows 11 that can be Link Removed. Windows is a...
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As of June 28, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones and tablets, via browser, across 22 countries. If you’re a member or want to become one, go to Edge, Chrome or Safari on your PC or mobile device to start playing hundreds of...
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Today, we are excited to share the latest innovations in our partnership with Samsung, bringing together Samsung’s new devices for productivity with the best apps and services across Microsoft 365, Windows 10 and Xbox to help you across work and play.
We know technology is more important...
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Hi so i have windows 10 installed on my cloud gaming pc (see Link Removed). I plug in my joystick and it immediately detects it as an xbox controller... It's a logitech 3D extreme pro joystick... so confused!
Attempted to install the drivers but it cannot detect a Logitech device.
Microsoft’s online gaming platform, Xbox LIVE, will soon be standard on every PC. The software giant has just revealed that its Xbox LIVE service will be built-in to Windows 8. The platform is already integrated with Windows Phone and with this new development could mean that Xbox LIVE becomes...
Google said it is planning to release its free Chrome operating system to go head to head with Microsoft Windows, later this year.
Sundar Pichai at CompuTex Taipei, Asia's biggest IT trade show said the OS will be available in the Autumn and he expects it to be downloaded by millions of users...
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