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Microsoft to Preload File Explorer in Windows 11 to Improve Performance
Microsoft has officially acknowledged the performance problems affecting File Explorer in Windows 11, one of the most important tools for users. Microsoft Introduces File Explorer Preloading in Windows 11 To address these issues, Microsoft is testing a new optimization strategy designed to eliminate delays when opening File Explorer. The company’s…
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Microsoft Expands Xbox Full Screen Experience to All Windows 11 Handhelds
Microsoft has taken another step toward unifying and simplifying the portable gaming ecosystem on Windows. The Xbox Full Screen Experience, which was originally exclusive to the ASUS ROG Ally, is now officially available for all portable devices running Windows 11, including competitors like the Lenovo Legion Go, MSI Claw, and…
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Microsoft’s Biggest Failure Sold Only 11 Copies and 8 Were Returned
Microsoft, like any major company, is usually known for its successes rather than its failures. However, some failures are so “secret” that few have ever heard of them — such as the case of OS/2 for Mach 20, which could easily be considered the biggest flop in Microsoft’s history. OS/2…
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Microsoft’s Phil Spencer on Protecting Creative Risk-Takers
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer recently spoke alongside Double Fine founder Tim Schafer at the Paley International Council Summit, where he championed the necessity of creative risk-taking within the games industry to a small, select audience of media executives. Spencer’s focus was clearly on the creative backbone of their studios.…
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Xbox Revenue Falls 2% as Hardware Sales Drop 29%, But Game Pass Keeps Growing
Microsoft has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (July 1 – September 30, 2025), showing a drop in Xbox division revenue compared to the same period last year. The main reason is the continuing decline in hardware sales, partly offset by stable income from…
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Microsoft Faces Over $50 Million Fine for Raising Microsoft 365 Prices by 45% and Hiding the Cheapest Plan
Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365, is a subscription service that includes Microsoft Office, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and other services. Recently, the Redmond-based company upset users by announcing and applying a significant price increase. Microsoft justified the increase by claiming they had added Copilot AI features and…
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If You Can’t Preview Files in Windows 11, It’s Not an Error, Microsoft Disabled It on Purpose
If you’ve noticed that the File Explorer preview pane no longer works for documents downloaded from the Internet, don’t worry — it’s not a problem with your computer. According to Windows Latest, Microsoft has disabled this feature by default in Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, and even in the…
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Xbox Cloud Free With Ads Is Officially Being Tested, Microsoft Confirms
According to a brief mention in the New York Times, Microsoft has officially confirmed that it is currently testing a free Xbox Cloud service supported by advertisements, although no further specific details have been shared. The main focus of the article was actually different—it discussed the recent announcement of Halo:…
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Xbox Division Exceeds Growth Targets for the First Time Since 2020
According to reports published by Microsoft, the Xbox division has exceeded its growth targets for the first time since 2020, leading to a performance bonus for CEO Satya Nadella and other top executives. The milestone achieved by Xbox in the fiscal year that ended on June 30 concerns annual growth.…
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Microsoft Isn’t Forcing Xbox Teams to Use AI in Game Development, Says Phil Spencer
With Microsoft’s major push toward artificial intelligence, many assumed it would also have a significant impact on video game development. However, according to Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Gaming, the company is not mandating the use of AI for Xbox teams. Speaking at the Paley International Council Summit alongside Tim…
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Intel Foundry Secures Contract with Microsoft for Maia 3 Accelerator Using 18A-P Node
Intel Foundry has secured a major contract with Microsoft to manufacture its next artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator, Maia 3, using Intel’s advanced 18A-P process. This agreement marks a significant step in Microsoft’s strategy to diversify its supply chain and strengthens Intel’s position as a key player in the semiconductor industry.…
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Microsoft is Preparing “Something Big” for Windows 11 This Week
Microsoft has raised expectations with a mysterious post on its official Windows X account. The company announced that it will reveal “something big” this Thursday, October 16. The teaser hints at a major change in how we interact with our computers. The message reads: “Your hands are about to get…
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Windows 10 Support Officially Ends with Final Update
The support for Windows 10 has officially ended with this final update. Windows 10 arrived to replace Windows 8 and 8.1, which failed to improve upon Windows 7. Despite some bugs, necessary patches, and vulnerabilities, Windows 10 has been a solid operating system that offered much better optimization than Windows…
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Xbox Is Looking for Experts to Transform Its Business Model with ‘Urgency’
According to two job postings, Xbox is searching for experts who can help transform its business model — and do it quickly. This move is likely a reaction to the recent backlash caused by some of the company’s latest decisions. One of the listings mentions the goal to “drive transformation…
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Microsoft Store USA Starts Clarifying That Purchased Games Are Only Licenses
The Microsoft Store has started to make it clear that users only receive a license to use digital games, not ownership of the games themselves. This has actually been true for years and is written in the license agreements (which few people read). However, recent debates—sparked by the The Crew…
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