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The Xbox community’s mood has swung from guarded optimism to open frustration in a matter of weeks — and that swing isn’t just internet drama. What began as a strategic repositioning of Xbox Game Pass and a renewed push toward cloud-first offerings has turned into a public relations crisis with...

Xbox’s Game Pass shake-up is dramatic by design: the company has restructured tiers, rolled cloud access into lower plans, bundled partner services, promised a surge of day‑one releases — and bumped Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $19.99 to $29.99 a month, a 50% increase that landed with immediate...

Microsoft's recent integration of its AI-powered assistant, Copilot, into the Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription plans marks a significant evolution in the company's suite of productivity tools. This move not only enhances the functionality of applications like Word, Excel...

Microsoft 365 subscribers, brace yourselves. In a move that has stirred both excitement and ire among users, Microsoft is rolling out a new pricing update that many are calling nothing short of a “Copilot fee.” The company's latest integration of its AI assistant, Copilot, into flagship apps...

If you're a Microsoft 365 user, brace yourself—there’s a big shake-up coming your way! Microsoft has announced that starting February 28, 2025, the integrated VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature in Microsoft Defender will be officially retired. This decision was made alongside a $3 monthly...

If you've recently noticed a sleek but somewhat intrusive "Copilot" button across your favorite Microsoft Office applications, you’re not alone. Microsoft has been pushing its Copilot AI assistant, and while it offers nifty functionalities like generating meeting notes directly in Microsoft Word...

A tech giant flexing its AI muscles? Sure sounds intriguing, but Microsoft’s latest move to bundle its AI Co-Pilot features into all Microsoft 365 subscription plans might just backfire. Let me break this down for you: for the first time in over a decade, Microsoft has rolled out a major price...

For the first time in over a decade, Microsoft is bumping up its pricing for the beloved Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) suite, leaving many customers wondering: what does this mean for their wallets and overall productivity? Let's dissect this news like pros, and instead of just crying into...

Big news coming out of Redmond! Microsoft is shaking up its ubiquitous Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) subscription suite by integrating cutting-edge AI features and simultaneously introducing its first price hike in over a decade. Gone are the days of minor incremental upgrades. Now...

Microsoft seems to be streamlining a future where productivity meets artificial intelligence (AI), but at a wallet-thinning cost. Reports confirm that Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, and select Asian territories are the first to see this change, which combines AI integration...

It seems like 2025 isn’t pulling any punches for Microsoft 365 users in certain regions. If you're lounging in the tranquil environs of Australia or soaking up the sun in Thailand, watching clouds (of the physical kind) drift by, Microsoft is here to remind you that not all clouds are the...

In a move that might ruffle some feathers among Windows users, Microsoft has announced that the prices for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans will be going up in various regions. The increase, set to take effect soon, is largely attributed to the integration of new AI functionalities...

Hold on to your keyboards, folks! AI is invading your Microsoft 365 Office suite, and it's coming sooner than you think. Microsoft is ramping up its efforts to integrate the much-anticipated Copilot AI into its Office applications for subscribers in select regions, including Australia, New...

I just noticed a price increase on HP #62 Blk XL ink cartridge from $35.00 and change to $37.99. That was outragious before the increase. Does anyone have a solution for a cheaper way to make copies? I used to be able to refill the cartridges but it seems that the refills are not available anymore.

According to Gartner beancounters, PC prices will jump in 2010 due to tight supply of key components. Recession woes and cautious planning on the part of manufacturers have resulted in a lower production volumes, causing component prices to go up. Memory prices have already spiked. DDR3 prices...