10+ mon, 10+ hour ago (416+ words) Further to Microsoft's pledge to make Xbox more profitable, one of their biggest franchises is arriving on PlayStation soon. The next Xbox game being ported over to PlayStation 5 is Playground Games' Forza Horizon 5, the Xbox teams revealed on Thursday. Over the past year, Microsoft has made no secret of its plan to begin launching more and more games on the PlayStation ecosystem. Sea of Thieves was among the first, then Indiana Jones was announced, and now, Microsoft is going even further. Detailed on Forza Horizon 5's website, developer Playground Games discussed its partnership with Panic Button, and a new update coming dubbed "Realms." "The PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 5, developed by Panic Button Studios in partnership with Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games, will have the same content as the Xbox and PC releases of the game. Previously released Car Packs,…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago (408+ words) Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry at Windows Central. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. You'll also catch him occasionally contributing at iMore about Apple and AI. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music. If China can bypass a stringent NVIDIA AI chip exportation ban, Anthropic CEO foresees a bipolar or even unipolar world. DeepSeek, the overnight Chinese AI startup sensation, has stirred buzz and hype in the tech and AI industry. With $6 million allocated for…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (402+ words) Valve lists compatibility information, but it's been questionable over how accurate it can be. So get some ProtonDB into your Deck instead. Valve does an insane amount of testing and lists Steam Deck compatibility in its listings. But it's not the most detailed, and there have been times in the past where even "Verified" games had significant problems. You can, thanks to this great plugin delivered through Decky Loader, integrate ProtonDB information right into your Steam library. Here's how. To integrate ProtonDB into your Steam library on the Steam Deck, first you'll need to have Decky Loader. We have a full guide on how to install Decky Loader on your Steam Deck if you need help getting it set up. It's fairly straightforward, but you will need a keyboard and mouse to make it easier, since you'll have to do…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) Windows 11 Going forward, updates that appear in Windows Update will utilize a simplified naming scheme designed to make it clearer to end users what is actually being downloaded. By Zac Bowden published 30 October 25 Windows 11 Users still running the now two-year old release of Windows 11 will be left unsupported as of November 11, so be sure to upgrade to version 24H2 or 25H2 soon! By Kevin Okemwa published 30 October 25 Windows 11 It seems a Windows 11 video demonstrating how to bypass installing the OS without a Microsoft account violates YouTube's community policies and could even lead to death. By Zac Bowden published 28 October 25 Windows 11 The new Start menu that Microsoft unveiled for Windows 11 earlier this year is now beginning to roll out for users who install the latest optional non-security update. By Zac Bowden published 27 October 25 Windows 11 Microsoft has announced a new "Copy & Search" feature for…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago (323+ words) By Zac Bowden published 25 June 25 Windows 10 Extended security updates for Windows 10 just got a whole lot more affordable, if you're willing to give up your data in exchange. But will you? By Zac Bowden published 24 June 25 Windows 10 Windows 10 users will have the option to continue receiving security updates for free beyond October 2025, so long as they sync their PC with the cloud. Windows With Windows 10 in decline and support ending in 2025, users are finally moving to Windows 11. By Sean Endicott published 18 June 25 Windows Microsoft is testing a new tool inside Windows 10 that helps users transfer data and settings when migrating to a new Windows 11 PC. By Richard Devine published 17 June 25 Software As someone who has been using Linux for years and who actively appreciates it, I'm here to urge a little caution over switching when Windows 10 goes away. By Sean…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (354+ words) By Zac Bowden published 29 July 25 Windows 10 From modern app platforms to forced feature upgrades and telemetry concerns, we take a look at 10 of Windows 10's most controversial and defining moments on its 10th anniversary. By Kevin Okemwa published 29 July 25 Linux Operese is a Windows-to-Linux migration tool that lets users make the transition to the free and open-source operating system with all their files, settings, and installed apps. By Sean Endicott published 22 July 25 Windows You can now get free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 for one year, but there's a catch: you must sync settings with a Microsoft account. By Zac Bowden published 14 July 25 Office While Microsoft will continue to support Office with security updates on Windows 10 through October 2028, the company won't be releasing new features for the suite of apps starting next year. By Kevin Okemwa published 14 July 25 Windows 10 The Restart…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (303+ words) By Brendan Lowry published 27 October 25 News Obsidian's long-awaited Xbox Game Pass RPG The Outer Worlds 2 is almost upon us, but can you run it? Here are the requirements you need to know. Gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the second title in the franchise to launch under Microsoft ownership, but with the recent Xbox Game Pass changes, what's the status of the latest game? By Richard Devine published 24 October 25 By Brendan Lowry published 23 October 25 News The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian's third RPG this year, and it's only a few short days away from release. Here's exactly when you can play at launch time. By Zachary Boddy published 23 October 25 Gaming Microsoft has revealed the next wave of video games heading to Xbox Game Pass, and it includes titles like The Outer Worlds 2 and Football Manager 26. By Brendan Lowry published 22 October…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago (308+ words) By Rebecca Spear published 18 June 25 Handhelds Analysts predict the Switch 2 will outsell all other gaming handhelds combined this year, but that's a non-issue for Xbox Ally. It's a Steam Deck competitor. Xbox Since I'm seeing reams of misinformation online, I'm here to combat it in my small, humble way. You don't need to be into Xbox to enjoy the Xbox Ally. By Jennifer Young published 12 June 25 GAMING Steam Deck OLED models are out of stock in the US and Canada due to supply chain and tariff challenges, with restock expected by end of summer 2025. By Rebecca Spear published 11 June 25 Review Waterfield's new ROG Ally case features a magnetic lining around the opening to keep the bag shut, rather than using a zipper. Here's my real-world experience. By Zachary Boddy published 10 June 25 By Rebecca Spear published 10 June 25 Handheld It turns out…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) Meta is ready to break the bank chasing AI hype, aiming to achieve superintelligence ahead of rival labs. Over the past few months, Meta has seemingly doubled down on its efforts on the generative AI front, including investing $14.3 billion into Scale AI and hiring CEO Alexandr Wang to lead its new superintelligence lab. In June, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed that Meta was poaching the firm's staffers with incredible signing bonuses of up to $100 million. The company's new AI division predominantly consists of former staff members from OpenAI and Anthropic. But as it seems, the Facebook maker is having a hard time keeping its relatively new employees. A recent report revealed that several members of the team have left the company, barely a month after joining, and despite the great signing bonus deals. However, a memo from the company seemingly…...

10+ mon, 2+ day ago (390+ words) Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows on'PCs, tablets, phones, and more.'Also an avid'collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter and Threads In May 2023, Microsoft launched a new Windows 11 app for developers called Dev Home that helped streamline the setup process of a development environment, making it easy to install multiple different coding tools and even link sync with Github repositories to make managing and coding for projects easier. Unfortunately, it appears Microsoft is now planning to deprecate the app, less than two years after it first launched. An app update appears to be introducing a deprecation banner along the top of the interface that reads: "Dev Home will be going away in May 2025 and a subset of its features will be moved to…...