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Reçu — 19 août 2024 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Final Fantasy XVI's long-awaited PC port gets a release date, and a playable demo that's available RIGHT NOW

Square Enix has just released a trailer announcing the release date for the PC port of Final Fantasy XVI and a complete edition that contains the base game along with its DLC. In addition,

Final Fantasy XVI gameplay trailer screenshot

'It's something I would personally like to see happen!' Discussing Final Fantasy 16 for Xbox, the PC port and more with Square Enix's Hiroshi Takai.

Final Fantasy XVI is launching on PC "later this year," and we caught up with director Hiroshi Takai to learn more about how the PC port is going, and maybe even a hint at if Xbox players can expect the game some day too.

Final Fantasy XVI

Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?

Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.

Skype on Windows

My top 13 back-to-school tech deals compile affordable laptops and accessories to make your academic life easier than ever

Get ready to head back to school with my top picks of the best tech deals in categorized lists with quick links, and keep coming back for updated discounts!

Image of the Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse.

Do you hate the new Outlook for Windows? An annoying bug causes the classic version to crash at launch, but Microsoft has issued a workaround

Microsoft 365 users have flagged an issue affecting classic Outlook, which is crashing. The issue is caused by corrupted server-based rules for the M365 email account, but the company has offered a temporary workaround.

Outlook vs Windows Mail

If I were a student, I'd be going back to school with my Steam Deck as my main PC — here's how to kit it out for work and play

If you own a Steam Deck, and you're evaluating your back to school tech acquisitions, you might not have thought that your handheld can be your main PC for the new term. Here's how.

Steam Deck displaying Great on Deck page.

You can already save when preordering this upcoming JPRG, and I'm excited to be introduced to the legendary series

Visions of Mana is the next entry in a legendary JRPG series (and my introduction to the franchise), and it's currently on sale when preordering.

Visions of Mana promotional screenshot

Don't go back to school without AI in your laptop — one of the best Copilot+ PCs is $300 off

HP's OmniBook X 14 is one of the first Copilot+ PCs to hit the market, offering a sleek and portable design with a high-res display. The Snapdragon X Elite ARM64 chip inside boasts a ton of power while sipping battery, making it an ideal choice for students heading back to school.

HP OmniBook X

Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.

Microsoft is putting the final touches on a new option for Windows 11 that gives you more control of when HDR is used. The feature lets you keep HDR on for video streaming even if HDR is disabled for other types of content.

ASUS ROG Strix OLED 27-inch XG27AQDMG Banishers hero.

Reçu — 7 août 2024 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is one of the first PCs with AMD's AI chip that beats Intel and Qualcomm — here's how to get your hands on the PC and its 50 TOPS of NPU power

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is now available for order. It's one of the first PCs powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which has 50 TOPS of NPU power.

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 and A16 for 2024

Microsoft is reportedly using deception as fair game to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing

Reports indicate Microsoft is using the Bing Wallpaper app to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing as the "recommended browser settings" for fast and secure search results.

Bing search

HP OmniBook X vs. OmniBook Ultra: Snapdragon X or Ryzen AI 300 in your AI PC?

HP rebranded its PCs earlier this year, and its OmniBook lineup offers a premium experience for regular users. Let's look at the differences between these laptops to help you make the right decision.

HP OmniBook X vs. OmniBook Ultra

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 uses versatile designs and long battery life to counter some disappointments

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel Graphics, but its performance isn't what you'd expect. Our review.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 hero.

The Alienware wireless mouse and keyboard duo that knocked Razer off my desk is enjoying a rare discount

Alienware finally cracked the code with its latest Pro Wireless Gaming duo of accessories, and right now you can pick up my personal mouse and keyboard for less.

Image of the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse.

This discounted XPS 13 can run ALL your favorite apps, thanks to its Intel Core Ultra CPU

Dell's Back to School sale slashes $210 off the Intel version of the XPS 13. If you're a student, you can save an additional 10% on the highly reviewed thin-and-light laptop.

Dell XPS 13 Plus keyboard

I'm thrilled with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's co-op experience — here's how it goes above and beyond

After playing an early build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, I'm excited to see the rest of what developer Saber Interactive has built. Here's my preview.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 preview Lictor

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown

AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU

AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor

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