The feature went live on Monday April 20 and was s potted by a redditor but comes with a specific set of rules that you'll ...

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WireGuard, the major software project and VPN that underpins popular security software including Mullvad and others, has found itself locked out of a key part of its Microsoft developer’s account and ...

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PCWorld reports that Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman hinted at potentially removing Windows 11’s mandatory Microsoft account requirement during setup. Many within Microsoft reportedly support eliminating ...

Starting May 31st, 2026, the Microsoft-owned SwiftKey will stop supporting Google and Apple accounts, according to Windows Central. Though you don’t need an account to use SwiftKey on its own, you’ll ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

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Microsoft is a truly massive company, whose acquisition of several notable developers over the last couple of years has expanded the scope of its impact on the larger gaming industry. Some of their ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. After a quick back-and-forth this week, Microsoft has withdrawn a copyright claim it filed against developer Unomelon for Allumeria--a game that the ...