Microsoft yesterday announced a price hike for its Xbox Live Gold subscription. After receiving numerous negative reviews from “grateful” users, the company backpedaled. On the official Xbox blog and social media, Microsoft posted a message admitting the error. The blog post can be translated something like this: We screwed up today and you were right […]
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All-new Windows 10X for PC runs even on ancient smartphones
Microsoft created Windows 10X as a lightweight and convenient version of Windows 10, and it works great on laptops with touch screens, but can also be used with a mouse and keyboard. However, as it turned out, it also works on mobile devices. The developer was able to successfully install the operating system into the […]
Microsoft has significantly increased the cost of the Xbox Live Gold subscription
Microsoft has announced an innovation that many Xbox gamers won’t like. Prices for the Xbox Live Gold subscription have skyrocketed. The price increase was also reported by the Russian representative office of Xbox. The company explains that in many markets the price of Xbox Live Gold has not changed in years, and in some regions […]
Video of the day: all-new Windows 10X feels great on Microsoft tablet
Microsoft is currently tweaking its new Windows 10X operating system, with its first release expected in 2021. Meanwhile, screenshots began to appear on the network first, and then videos showing the OS interface. Now, enthusiast developer XDeltaXForce has posted a video showing Windows 10X fully running on an existing device, the 2019 Microsoft Surface Pro […]
Cruise and GM team up with Microsoft to commercialize self-driving cars
General Motors and its self-driving car startup Cruise announced that they have entered into a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of these developments. The companies will combine their advances in software and hardware, cloud computing capabilities, manufacturing know-how and partner ecosystems to “transform transportation, create a safer, cleaner and more accessible […]
Windows 10X found proof of Win32 app support
As we have already reported, an almost final working assembly of the Windows 10X operating system, which is currently being tested, has been leaked to the Internet. With regard to support for legacy Win32 applications, we have heard different information. Some argued that there would be support, others said it would be incomplete and limited. […]
Is the third Xbox Series XS a complete alternative to the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition?
On December 29, 2020, Microsoft Corporation registered the Xbox Series XS trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office. On January 4, 2021, applications were also filed with the World Intellectual Property Office. The trademark belongs to the 9/29/41 class, which includes, in particular, game consoles. The description exactly matches the description of the Xbox […]
Caution: One short Windows 10 command can damage the drive
An unresolved security threat has been found in the Windows 10 operating system – with the help of a small command, you can damage the NTFS file system on the drive. A security specialist drew attention to the problem Jonas L… Moreover, he already tried to draw attention to her in August and October 2020, […]
First big demo of the all-new Windows 10X for single-screen PCs
Microsoft announced Windows 10X back in 2019 as an operating system designed for use on dual-screen devices. Then last year, the company changed direction and announced that the operating system would be coming to single-screen devices. Before the release, an almost final working build of the operating system was leaked on the Web, which allowed […]
Microsoft released a Windows 7 update one year after the end of support. It is only available for money
Microsoft has released an update to the Windows 7 operating system, whose support ended a year ago. Microsoft ended support for the Windows 7 operating system exactly one year ago – January 14, 2020. Nevertheless, this OS continues to be used by millions of people, despite the risks and security threats. For corporate users, there […]
