Qualcomm CEO brazenly thought Nuvia chip deal could save $1.4 billion in fees to Arm

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20 décembre 2024 à 13:40

During the Arm vs. Qualcomm court case, Qualcomm's CEO shared how the decision to purchase Nuvia for $1.4 billion was justified to the board.

Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon

Older games dominate Steam as 85% of playtime in 2024 was spent on titles released before this year

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20 décembre 2024 à 08:26

Steam Replay revealed that only 15% of playtime on the platform was spent on games released in 2024, but that's actually an increase from last year.

Steam Deck

Can Microsoft convince gamers to upgrade to Windows 11?

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19 décembre 2024 à 13:25

A new blog post from Microsoft argues that Windows 11 is the best version of Windows for gaming. The question is if the OS has enough features to get people to upgrade or purchase a new PC.

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Microsoft confirms ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Windows 11 — here's how to turn them off

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19 décembre 2024 à 09:07

Windows 11 has shown ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Microsoft Defender to some users. Here's how to disable those types of ads.

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Final Windows 11 Dev Channel build of 2024 adds support for live captions and real-time translation to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs

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18 décembre 2024 à 14:17

Windows Insiders with select AMD and Intel-powered PCs can now test live captions and real-time translation.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)

The Xbox Series X Mini Fridge is more than a meme, it's the perfect Christmas gift

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18 décembre 2024 à 12:03

The Xbox Series X Mini Fridge can keep eight cans and some snacks cool. It's the perfect accessory for a gaming room or to have next to your sofa.

Xbox Series X Mini Fridge

Save $200 on the Lenovo Legion Go — ensure yours arrives before Christmas!

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17 décembre 2024 à 13:26

A massive discount on the Legion Go saves you $200 on the most versatile gaming handheld. If you order today, the console will arrive before Christmas.

Lenovo Legion Go (2023)

Did the best files app on Windows 11 just beat Microsoft's File Explorer again?

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10 décembre 2024 à 11:43

A preview up to Files, a third-party file explorer, just received a preview update that makes it look even better when compared to the default File Explorer on Windows 11.

Files app on Windows 11

A Copilot+ PC, not super soldier serum or a flight suit, is Captain America's secret weapon

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9 décembre 2024 à 16:05

Copilot+ PCs feature in a new ad that shows Falcon helping Captain America during a battle.

Surface Laptop 7 using Cocreator in Paint to design a new Falcon suit in Captain America.

Here's how to turn your Android Phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024

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9 décembre 2024 à 12:19

Windows Phone is dead but its spirit lives on. A video by MrMobile shows how you can turn an Android phone into a 'Window Phone' with Launcher 10.

Launcher 10 being used to make a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra look like a Windows Phone.

A Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC is on the way, but it's not from Qualcomm

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4 décembre 2024 à 14:03

A leaked image shows that Geekom will release a mini-PC powered by a Snapdragon X Elite. It would be the first device to launch with that processor inside.

Geekom A8 profile view showcasing connectivity

I fixed YouTube stuttering on Microsoft Edge with this single setting

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4 décembre 2024 à 11:29

YouTube videos often stutter when played on Microsoft Edge but changing a single setting my fix the issue.

YouTube as a Progressive Web App on Windows 11

The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is usually a splurge. Right now, it's a steal. Save big on the best Surface Pro keyboard this Black Friday.

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28 novembre 2024 à 15:13

Microsoft's Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is on sale for Black Friday, saving you $70 on the best keyboard for a Surface Pro 11 (and some older Surface Pro devices too).

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Only pay for the apps you need this Black Friday. Office 2024 gets you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for just $99.99. No Microsoft 365 subscription required

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28 novembre 2024 à 12:00

Office 2024 gets you the core Office apps without requiring a subscription. This Black Friday you can get those apps for life for just $99.99.

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This Microsoft Teams feature will finally make its way from chats to channels

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13 novembre 2024 à 08:46

Microsoft Teams on the desktop will soon support scheduling messages within channels. The feature is already available in chats, but should roll out to channels in the coming months.

Microsoft Teams on Windows