Microsoft quietly issued a platform branch that will land on new Arm PCs early next year, and the timing, partners and engineering rationale now make clear why Windows 11 version 26H1 exists — but also why most users should treat it as a device-specific plumbing release rather than a consumer...
Microsoft’s decision to retire Windows 11 SE marks a pivotal shift in its classroom technology strategy, sparking a mix of concern and curiosity among students, educators, IT administrators, and the broader PC industry. Introduced as a stripped-down, education-focused edition of Windows 11...
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As rumors swirled and anticipation built for a dedicated Xbox handheld device, new insights from internal Microsoft strategy have shifted the battleground for next-generation mobile gaming. Behind the scenes, the green team is steering its focus away from a first-party native Xbox handheld—at...
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Microsoft’s evolving strategy for handheld gaming—a space that’s rapidly heating up—signals more than just tactical patience. It offers a window into the company’s long-term vision for both the Windows ecosystem and its position in the portable gaming market, especially amid rival platforms like...
Microsoft’s recent strategic shift away from an imminent Xbox-branded handheld launch, in favor of prioritizing Windows 11 gaming enhancements, signals a watershed moment for both the company and the broader PC gaming landscape. For followers of the gaming hardware industry, the decision...
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In a move that’s sure to ruffle the feathers of many veteran PC builders, Microsoft has officially announced that its upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will no longer support Intel’s 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Core processors—the very hardware that powered millions of “Comet Lake” systems over...
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I was a very bad boy and did something terribly wrong. I accidentally disabled the USB ports from BIOS on my Win10 tablet. :eek:
This disabled the detachable keyboard (and Bluetooth), and while I CAN get back into BIOS, I can't change anything once I'm there (AMI bios. Touchscreen not...
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When it comes to unveiling the latest computing experiences in Asia, nothing beats Computex 2016, the continent’s largest IT trade show. This year’s conference has attracted more than 1,600 exhibitors from 29 countries, and the excitement is palpable. It’s a thrill to support our OEM partners as...