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Halo Infinite’s first beta is all bots, and it “could happen as soon as next weekend” The Halo Infinite beta – or ‘technical preview flighting’, if you prefer Microsoft’s somewhat silly nomenclature – is coming, and soon. Several rounds of testing are planned ahead of launch, and the devs at 343 have provided some initial details about what the first preview will look like. It’s going to be focused on battles against bots, and the devs say the “first bot-focused technical pr...

Microsoft has now BLOCKED ALL PCs without right CPU from even joining the Windows 11 Insider - herea petition you can sign to ask Microsoft to reconsider Monday, 28 June 2021 01:30 Microsoft has now BLOCKED ALL PCs without right CPU from even joining the Windows 11 Insider - herea petition you can sign to ask Microsoft to reconsider Featured OPINION: Microsoft has now BLOCKED ALL PCs without right CPU from even joining the Windows 11 Insider - herea petition you can sign to ask Micr...

How to Try Out Windows 11 Before Everyone Else Share Windows 11s new Snap Layouts feature is designed to boost productivity. (Screenshot: Microsoft) Microsoft just took the wraps off Windows 11, its long-awaited visual overhaul of the PC operating system used by more than a billion people. But now that we know what Windows 11 looks like, how can you start using it? First, know that the final version of the new OS won’t be available to install until closer to the holidays, unless you sign up f...

343 Industries had the gargantuan task of taking over Halo from Bungie. It was an unenviable position, and despite a few misses, they’ve done a pretty good job at becoming the new kid on the block. So much so that I don’t even consider them new, given that they’ve been around for roughly 14 years at this point. Just on one series! It’s an interesting cottage industry situation. To that end 343 has blossomed to roughly 750 employees, and is still cranking out Halo games every few years...

(Image credit: Shutterstock - Wachiwit) Microsoft’s regular schedule of releases for Windows 10 is expected to drop a major update in the latter stages of 2021. Despite being some way off, the Windows 10 21H2 Update, currently being referred to as ‘Sun Valley’, is shaping up to be a significant step forward for the operating system.  Microsoft is yet to officially reveal the 21H2 update to Windows 10, but through leaks, rumors, and the Windows Insider Program, we’ll begin to piece tog...

Windows 10 gets an update that activates the News and Interests widget Microsoft has begun distributing the optional cumulative update KB5003214, which is not related to security fixes. This package activates the News and Interests widget on the taskbar, and also introduces a number of fixes aimed at improving the stability of the software platform. Users of Windows 10 versions 21H1, 20H2 and 2004 can download it. On compatible devices, users can get KB5003214 through Windows Update. If necessa...

Posted by Sanuj Bhatia on May 16, 2021 in How To, Windows 10 Apple’s M1-based Macs are really, really fast. The performance of M1 Macs will keep on improving as more and more apps are optimized for Apple Silicon. However, one of the downsides of using an M1 Mac is that they do not support Bootcamp, meaning you cannot install and dual-boot Windows on it. Thankfully, there’s a way via which you can install Windows 10 on your M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, or the iMac. Apple’s M1 chi...

FIRST IN LINE You can now reserve ‘sold out’ Xbox Series X directly from Microsoft in NEW queue system – here’s how Sean Keach, Digital Technology and Science Editor 12 May 2021, 10:24 Updated: 12 May 2021, 10:24 MICROSOFT is finally giving gamers a chance to reserve an Xbox Series X. The next-gen console has been consistently sold out since it launched in November – just like Sonys rival PS5. Read the latest stories for PS5 Keep up-to-date with all the Xbox news Read the latest gami...

Windows 10 will get full support for Apple AirPods and other AAC devices. Devices that support this codec will perform significantly better.

Source: Windows Central Quick note: The new feature update will download and begin to install automatically. However, if it is not offered to you automatically, under the "Feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1" section, click the Download and install option to trigger the upgrade. Click the Restart now button. Once you complete the steps, the May 2021 Update (build 19043.928, 19043.964, or higher) will install on the device. If you already had version 20H2 or 2004, the installation proce...