cloud saves

Microsoft’s quietly rolling update to Windows 11 Insider build 26220.7271 quietly fixes one of handheld gaming’s most nagging UX problems: you can now see whether your most recent save is already backed up to the cloud before you load a game. Background Microsoft introduced the Xbox Full‑Screen...

The Xbox ecosystem has its first visible step toward a long‑requested quality‑of‑life feature — a cloud save upload indicator — but early hands‑on testing in the Xbox Insider channel shows the experience is rough, incomplete, and still a long way from the polished cross‑device synchronization...

Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...

Microsoft Word for Windows has quietly shifted the default lifecycle of new documents: starting with Insider builds identified as Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000), a freshly created document will be saved to the cloud with AutoSave enabled by default, unless the user or administrator changes the...

Microsoft’s new OneGov agreement with the General Services Administration promises to make Microsoft 365 Copilot effectively free for qualifying federal customers while folding deep discounts across Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and security tooling into a government‑wide purchasing vehicle...

A cascade of product updates and policy shifts landed across the tech world today: Vivaldi’s CEO publicly rejected embedding large language model (LLM) features into its browser, Anthropic revised Claude’s privacy policy to use user chats for model training (opt-out required), Microsoft changed...

Xbox Game Pass has quietly become one of the most consequential subscription services in modern gaming — not because it’s perfect, but because it keeps expanding like a Swiss Army knife for players who want choice, cross‑device continuity, and an alternative to buying every title outright. What...

The steady transformation of the Xbox brand from a traditional console-centric model into a cross-platform ecosystem is perhaps the most consequential story in modern gaming, and Microsoft’s recent partnership with Asus to launch the Xbox ROG Ally handheld further highlights the seismic shifts...

In the rapidly evolving cloud computing landscape, automation is increasingly becoming the cornerstone of modern infrastructure management. One of the most significant developments in this domain is the rise of autonomous discount optimization platforms. These innovations, which harness...

The flames of Kvatch may be eternal, but the tug-of-war over cross-save support in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered burns almost as fiercely for modern adventurers caught between platforms. As the mists rise over Cyrodiil once more in 2025, every would-be hero asking, “Can I slay goblins...

A new free mod for Fallout 4: Fallout: London In typical imperial British fashion, Fallout: London will take over your Fallout 4 installation. Installing Fallout: London will make irreversible changes to the default Fallout 4: GOTY Edition installation. You’ll also need to disable cloud saves...

When you download the free cross-platform play update for Link Removed, you and your friends will be able to engage with each other no matter what platform or console you or they are on, including Windows, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. In related cross-platform news, cloud saves are...

Hi guys. So yesterday I went out and bought a new Hard drive for my computer. Installed my windows 7 RTM, started loading all my programs up...then I ran into Steam. Now here's where my problem is, error message came up around the lines of "Do not run steam in compatibility mode, please turn off...