About 2 weeks ago, I noticed that the slider switch on my Emsisoft AntiMalware home security, which activates/deactivates the Windows Defender firewall, was in the 'off' position. Thinking it strange, I set it to 'on'. More strange though, as 10 seconds later, it reset itself to 'off'. Further...
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Twenty years ago, a small group within Microsoft took on a seemingly audacious ambition at that time: to create a video game console from scratch and take on much more established competitors. Despite many obstacles, Xbox was born. And, over two decades, it became a lasting presence ubiquitous...
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I have a big problem with my desktop pc. This is an assembled mid-range gaming pc. It always did great until Windows released the 20H1 update. Since then, if I try to update the PC during operations it crashes giving a blue screen, restoring everything to the previous restore point. I don't care...
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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Yesterday, our colleagues and friends on the Windows team took the digital stage to announce what’s next for Windows. And we, at Surface, couldn’t be more excited. Every new version of Windows has sparked innovation across the ecosystem, and Windows 11 will as well. From its new simplified look...
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During the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase June 13, a lot of news came out on new games. We’ll highlight a few here, but be sure to go over to Xbox Wire to get the full download. Link Removed, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s breakout hit open world driving game Forza Horizon 4, arrives...
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Did you miss the Warhammer Skulls Showcase on June 3? Not to worry; you can catch up with it now thanks to the recap on Xbox Wire. In addition to videos featuring world premieres, reveals and announcements from leading studios and franchises, you'll find out about discounts and promotions good...
The Link Removed, which runs through April 15, kicked off a few days ago with major savings on Xbox accessories and Link Removed (such as select Surface Pro 7 (i7/16/256) + Type Cover, starting at $599.99). Now, the savings continue with the addition of Link Removed, discounts on Xbox Game Pass...
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The Lords of the West downloadable content is available now on PC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, which you can get through the Link Removed and Steam. It includes two new civilizations – Burgundian and Sicilian – in three new fully-voiced campaigns and 16 new achievements. Xbox Game...
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Loneliness among the older generation is a growing problem world-wide. Gaming in virtual worlds can provide a vital connection between older and younger family members.
"Xbox: Beyond Generations" aims to bridge that generational divide in families. The initiative launches with a short...
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Among us, one of the biggest gaming hits of 2020 with more than half a billion players, is coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC. In this online, multiplayer game, you and your friends attempt to prepare a spaceship for departure. Work together and complete your tasks quickly – but beware of impostors...
Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.662 (KB4586853) to the Beta and Release Preview Channels for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). This update includes the following fixes and improvements:
We updated Internet Explorer’s About dialog to...
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...
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Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Link Removed, Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) and Steam – for anyone who’s ever dreamed of flying, exploring the world, or visiting your favorite destinations.
To celebrate the return of the beloved franchise, all players...
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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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Grounded, the new survival adventure game from Obsidian Entertainment, is now available through Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview with Xbox Game Pass, so you can also play on PC.
In this game, players wake up in a suburban backyard after being mysteriously shrunken to the size of an ant...
We’re counting down to 2020 with another round of Microsoft Store deals in the U.S., offering huge savings across Xbox and PC digital games, movies, TV, apps and more. It’s our biggest Xbox sale of the holiday season, with deals across your favorite games, consoles, controllers and more. From up...
Starting today, save big on Surface, Xbox, PCs, games and more, all available at Microsoft Store and microsoft.com.
Microsoft is continuing the holiday fun and offering more savings with today’s Cyber Monday offerings*, including up to Link Removed, Link Removed and savings of Link Removed...