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We will try to get this channel running in the coming weeks. We're currently exploring different methods to automate our news postings here, which is challenging.
For now, you can check our Windows Central staff Starter Pack as our team starts to come online: go.bsky.app/8seHmnH
Windows 11 update: uninstalling apps won’t feel like a boss fight anymore.
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
Microsoft Store gains a simple new way to uninstall apps
A small update brings a big quality-of-life boost for Windows 11 users. Insiders can test the feature now.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Windows 11 update: uninstalling apps won’t feel like a boss fight anymore.
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
Finally. #Windows11 buff.ly/FzrMjQY
NOW AVAILABLE: Finally, footwear with true console support. Xbox Crocs are real, limited, and comfy AF. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi
Step into gaming history: limited‑edition Xbox Crocs arrive November 25th for fans who want to wear their fandom
Xbox Crocs arrive this November in a limited run — gaming culture meets fashion in one bold step.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NOW AVAILABLE: Finally, footwear with true console support. Xbox Crocs are real, limited, and comfy AF. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi
Sony’s billion‑dollar PC boom shows Steam ports aren’t optional anymore. The future of PlayStation is multiplatform. #PCGaming buff.ly/SL1kwoC
Sony earns billions from Steam, could more ports be coming?
New sales data reveals how PlayStation titles have quietly become a powerhouse on Steam.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Sony’s billion‑dollar PC boom shows Steam ports aren’t optional anymore. The future of PlayStation is multiplatform. #PCGaming buff.ly/SL1kwoC
Steam is having its first-ever Black Friday deals event.
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
Forget Steam Black Friday deals — These 10 PC game codes are even cheaper at Loaded (formerly CDKeys)
These 10 PC games are much cheaper at Loaded than at Steam during Black Friday deals.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Steam is having its first-ever Black Friday deals event.
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
However, 10 of this year's hottest PC games are cheaper elsewhere. 👇
Automatic performance tuning, better battery life, faster navigation, and smoother gameplay across supported titles are available on Xbox Ally handhelds through the Windows Insider Program.
Xbox Ally preview update adds automatic game optimisation
The latest insider update brings automatic Default Game Profiles to the Xbox Ally.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Automatic performance tuning, better battery life, faster navigation, and smoother gameplay across supported titles are available on Xbox Ally handhelds through the Windows Insider Program.
Forget dropping hundreds of dollars on an Xbox console this Black Friday.
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
This Fire TV Stick bundle turns your TV into a cloud-streaming Xbox
Grab a month of Game Pass Ultimate, a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and an Xbox controller for under $100 with these Amazon Black Friday discounts.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Forget dropping hundreds of dollars on an Xbox console this Black Friday.
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
This Amazon bundle turns your TV into a Cloud Gaming machine for under $88 with:
🎮 Official Xbox Controller
🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
✅ 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Seeing lower FPS after updating Windows 11?
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
NVIDIA rushes out a fix after Windows 11 update tanks PC gaming
A Windows 11 update slowed down gaming on some NVIDIA GPUs, but a new hotfix driver restores performance.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Seeing lower FPS after updating Windows 11?
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
NVIDIA confirmed a bug and released a hotfix that restores performance.
I recently wrapped up Winter Burrow, a recent day-one Xbox Game Pass arrival that challenges you to survive a wintry forest as a wayward mouse.
It's cute! 🐭
It's cute! 🐭
Welcome winter with one of the coziest Xbox survival games I’ve played
I recently wrapped up Winter Burrow, a recent day one Xbox Game Pass arrival that challenges you to survive a wintry forest as a wayward mouse. It's cute.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I recently wrapped up Winter Burrow, a recent day-one Xbox Game Pass arrival that challenges you to survive a wintry forest as a wayward mouse.
It's cute! 🐭
It's cute! 🐭
Bill & Melinda Gates' Foundation Trust just cut its Microsoft stake by a staggering 65%.
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
Bill Gates' foundation cuts Microsoft stake by 65%
A new SEC filing shows the Gates Foundation Trust selling most of its Microsoft stake, reshaping its portfolio.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Bill & Melinda Gates' Foundation Trust just cut its Microsoft stake by a staggering 65%.
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
The massive sale reduces Microsoft to fourth place 💸
BIG news for Brazil!
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to players in Brazil via LG TVs and Amazon Fire TV
Xbox Cloud Gaming expands in Brazil with support for LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices, allowing players to enjoy Game Pass titles without a console.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
BIG news for Brazil!
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in the country via LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
The move keeps gaming accessible without ever needing to actually buy an Xbox console.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is ditching ChatGPT after three years in favor of Google's new Gemini 3 AI.
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
Marc Benioff is ditching ChatGPT for Gemini 3 after using it for 2 hours
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff touts Google's Gemini 3 capabilities, prompting him to ditch ChatGPT after using it every day for 3 years.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is ditching ChatGPT after three years in favor of Google's new Gemini 3 AI.
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
His reaction? "It feels like the world just changed, again". 🤯
Could this be the moment Google overtakes OpenAI?
Xbox Cloud Gaming just fixed its most frustrating save issue!
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
Xbox Cloud Gaming just fixed one of its most frustrating save issues
Xbox Cloud Gaming finally adds save sync timestamp in the latest preview update
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November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Xbox Cloud Gaming just fixed its most frustrating save issue!
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
You can now see the EXACT date & time of your last cloud save before you launch a game.
Microsoft is taking the fight to OpenAI! 🔥
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Meet Fara-7B, Microsoft's AI agent that blows OpenAI's GPT-4o away
Microsoft unveils Fara-7B, a Computer Use Agent capable of taking on complex tasks on behalf of users directly on their devices.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Microsoft is taking the fight to OpenAI! 🔥
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Fara-7B is a new AI agent designed to run locally on your PC, and it has already outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4o in benchmarks.
Valve rejects cheap pricing: Steam Machines will match true PC costs.
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Valve rejects cheap pricing — Steam machines set to match true PC costs
Valve confirms Steam Machines won’t be cheap, instead matching true PC costs — a move that could shake the console market and intensify Xbox’s struggles.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Valve rejects cheap pricing: Steam Machines will match true PC costs.
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Does it still have a chance against consoles? buff.ly/nHGtrB5
Gaming meets fashion again: Xbox Crocs are back this November in a limited run. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi
Step into gaming history: limited‑edition Xbox Crocs return November 25th for fans who want to wear their fandom
Xbox Crocs return this November in a limited run — gaming culture meets fashion in one bold step.
www.windowscentral.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Gaming meets fashion again: Xbox Crocs are back this November in a limited run. #Xbox #Crocs buff.ly/EDpkIdi
If you're an #XboxAlly owner, JSAUX now has compatible hard shell cases (both slim and max versions) for keeping your Xbox Ally safe and secure for travel.
buff.ly/vVw3pkU They're also cut-price for Black Friday week too. 👇
buff.ly/vVw3pkU They're also cut-price for Black Friday week too. 👇
JSAUX's new Xbox Ally carry cases are now available, they're on sale with an introductory price for Black Friday — and far better than ASUS' official case
JSAUX has been a staple of PC gaming handhelds for some years now, and the firm is already here with a range of new accessories for Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X owners. Here's what's new.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If you're an #XboxAlly owner, JSAUX now has compatible hard shell cases (both slim and max versions) for keeping your Xbox Ally safe and secure for travel.
buff.ly/vVw3pkU They're also cut-price for Black Friday week too. 👇
buff.ly/vVw3pkU They're also cut-price for Black Friday week too. 👇
Epic CEO laments how "RAM prices will be a real problem" for "many years," as RAM prices explode thanks to OpenAI and others buying up all the stock.
buff.ly/fm4SWAy 🔽
buff.ly/fm4SWAy 🔽
Epic CEO: "RAM price increases will be a real problem" — as OpenAI et al. blow up RAM prices, threatening affordability of everything from Xbox to TVs and laptops
The AI fad is destroying the affordability of RAM, as demand from OpenAI, Google, and others blow up prices. Why is this happening?
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November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Epic CEO laments how "RAM prices will be a real problem" for "many years," as RAM prices explode thanks to OpenAI and others buying up all the stock.
buff.ly/fm4SWAy 🔽
buff.ly/fm4SWAy 🔽
Xbox 360 wasn’t just a console — it was a cultural moment. These best‑selling games defined a generation of play, connection, and competition.
Which was your favorite? #Xbox360 buff.ly/BodKc0i
Which was your favorite? #Xbox360 buff.ly/BodKc0i
The Xbox 360 games that defined a generation
Two decades later, these top‑selling Xbox 360 titles still stand as cultural touchstones that shaped gaming and community worldwide.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Xbox 360 wasn’t just a console — it was a cultural moment. These best‑selling games defined a generation of play, connection, and competition.
Which was your favorite? #Xbox360 buff.ly/BodKc0i
Which was your favorite? #Xbox360 buff.ly/BodKc0i
Want the edge in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 or Arc Raiders?
These two Xbox controllers we picked are built to dominate. #Xbox #COD #ArcRaiders buff.ly/YCTD1MV
These two Xbox controllers we picked are built to dominate. #Xbox #COD #ArcRaiders buff.ly/YCTD1MV
These Xbox controllers are perfect if you want to dominate the competition in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Arc Raiders
The critically-acclaimed Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition just received massive early Black Friday discounts
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November 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Want the edge in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 or Arc Raiders?
These two Xbox controllers we picked are built to dominate. #Xbox #COD #ArcRaiders buff.ly/YCTD1MV
These two Xbox controllers we picked are built to dominate. #Xbox #COD #ArcRaiders buff.ly/YCTD1MV
Black Friday controller deals are everywhere. Most are trash. These are the rare ones we’d actually buy. #GamingLife #BlackFriday buff.ly/XUDwtV1
The only controller deals I'd actually buy myself for Black Friday
Skip all the sales noise, these are the best gaming controller deals of the bunch and genuinely save money
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November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Black Friday controller deals are everywhere. Most are trash. These are the rare ones we’d actually buy. #GamingLife #BlackFriday buff.ly/XUDwtV1
Black Friday hype is everywhere, but we’ve cut through the noise.
These are the 33 PC & gaming deals we actually use and endorse. #BlackFriday #PCGaming buff.ly/1mlKOQp
These are the 33 PC & gaming deals we actually use and endorse. #BlackFriday #PCGaming buff.ly/1mlKOQp
Best early Black Friday PC & gaming deals you can actually trust
Skip the hype: these are the PC & gaming deals we personally vouch for, tested in real life, not just on paper.S
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November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Black Friday hype is everywhere, but we’ve cut through the noise.
These are the 33 PC & gaming deals we actually use and endorse. #BlackFriday #PCGaming buff.ly/1mlKOQp
These are the 33 PC & gaming deals we actually use and endorse. #BlackFriday #PCGaming buff.ly/1mlKOQp
Here's how to get the Xbox Full Screen Experience set up on your Windows handheld, and a workaround for devices that it hasn't rolled out to yet.
How to put Xbox Full Screen Experience on your Windows handheld gaming PC — Legion Go, original ROG Ally, MSI Claw, and more
XFSE is rolling out to all Windows handhelds, and it's really easy to set up.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Here's how to get the Xbox Full Screen Experience set up on your Windows handheld, and a workaround for devices that it hasn't rolled out to yet.
If you're not feeling Xbox Full Screen Experience, here's how to stop it from booting up on startup on your handheld.
You can even use an open-source program to make a different game launcher boot up in its place.
You can even use an open-source program to make a different game launcher boot up in its place.
Don't like Xbox Full Screen Experience on your handheld? — Stop it from booting or replace it with your favorite game launcher
XFSE is now available for all Windows handhelds, but if it's not to your taste, AnyFSE can make another game launcher boot at startup.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you're not feeling Xbox Full Screen Experience, here's how to stop it from booting up on startup on your handheld.
You can even use an open-source program to make a different game launcher boot up in its place.
You can even use an open-source program to make a different game launcher boot up in its place.
File Explorer in Windows 11 could soon feel snappier. Microsoft is testing a preload feature that runs in the background to cut delays. #Windows11
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Microsoft tests speeding up Windows 11's File Explorer by preloading it
Microsoft has announced that it's testing a change to File Explorer that's designed to make it launch faster, by preloading it in the background.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
File Explorer in Windows 11 could soon feel snappier. Microsoft is testing a preload feature that runs in the background to cut delays. #Windows11
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IT'S HERE
Microsoft just dropped the Xbox full‑screen experience on gaming PCs👀
Handhelds aren’t the only ones having fun anymore. #Windows11 #XboxGaming buff.ly/b8Jj2TV
Microsoft just dropped the Xbox full‑screen experience on gaming PCs👀
Handhelds aren’t the only ones having fun anymore. #Windows11 #XboxGaming buff.ly/b8Jj2TV
Microsoft launches Xbox full screen experience preview for gaming PCs
The new Xbox full screen experience can now be tried on full-blown gaming PCs, not just handhelds.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
IT'S HERE
Microsoft just dropped the Xbox full‑screen experience on gaming PCs👀
Handhelds aren’t the only ones having fun anymore. #Windows11 #XboxGaming buff.ly/b8Jj2TV
Microsoft just dropped the Xbox full‑screen experience on gaming PCs👀
Handhelds aren’t the only ones having fun anymore. #Windows11 #XboxGaming buff.ly/b8Jj2TV