Tag Archives: Windows 10

Over the last few years, Microsoft has been very focussed on community feedback- particularly where gaming and Xbox are concerned. Right now, Phil Spencer and the Microsoft gaming team are looking into improving Windows 10 for games. In order to assist these efforts, a community feedback page has been set …

Windows 7 is still alive and kicking, with current marketshare stats showing that 36.9 percent of desktop users are still running ageing OS. It will be time to upgrade soon though, as Microsoft's ‘extended support' program for Windows 7 will be coming to an end in just under one year. …

While various leaks may have spoiled the surprise, it looks like Microsoft and Insomniac Games are indeed planning to shadow drop Sunset Overdrive on PC this week. The game will launch later today with all DLC included at a fairly low price. Microsoft's Major Nelson spoiled the surprise himself a …

Now that Windows 10 1809 is finally rolling out once again, game developers can finally start implementing RTX features into games. DICE is already prepared, with Battlefield V getting RTX support starting from today.

Microsoft ran into a bunch of odd issues when it originally began rolling out the Windows 10 1809 update. The October-bound update had to be pulled after people's files started going missing, which in turn delayed the rollout of the DirectX Raytracing API. Fortunately, these issues seem to finally be …

At this point, Microsoft has already committed to bringing all first-party games to Windows 10 in addition to Xbox. Unfortunately, the Windows Store just isn't up to scratch, leading many to ignore some of Microsoft's biggest PC titles. During XO18, Phil Spencer touched on PC support a little bit by …

Microsoft has encountered a few issues with Windows 10 lately, with many of them stemming from a buggy 1809 feature update. This week, a new issue cropped up for users, with some Windows 10 Pro users finding their licenses deactivated or downgraded to Windows 10 Home. These license downgrades came …

It has been around 18 months since Microsoft first launched Game Pass and around 10 months since the company committed to bringing all future exclusive games to the service on day one. PC players can already access ‘Play Anywhere' titles on Windows 10 with a Game Pass subscription, but the …

KitGuru's Storm met up with Nate at ASUS at their Zenbook event in London.

Last week, Microsoft began rolling out the Windows 10 October Update only to hit a wall. Some unfortunate users installed the update only to find that some of their files had been wiped out during the upgrade. This obviously caused a stir, as Microsoft can’t seem to get its quality …

To make sure you don't miss out on any of the big stories of the week, we are presenting a weekly run down. This week's edition features Intel 10nm CPU progress, an update on RTX 2080Ti pre-order shipments, leaked footage for Amazon's new MMO, Microsoft's borked Windows 10 update and more.

Microsoft began rolling out its Windows 10 October Update earlier this week, allowing Nvidia RTX users to finally use real-time ray-tracing. Unfortunately, according to recent reports, users that do indulge the new update also risk potential loss of personal files. A number of user reports across Reddit claim to have …

We finally have full support for real-time raytracing in games as Microsoft's Windows 10 October update has begun rolling out. This features the DirectX Raytracing API, alongside other OS improvements and features.

Earlier this week, there was some excitement surrounding a potential PC release for Halo 5. This all stemmed from an intentional box art change, switching the game's status from ‘Xbox One exclusive' to ‘Console exclusive', which usually means a Microsoft game is also available on Windows 10. Unfortunately, 343i developers …

As Windows 7 enters its final stretch of extended support, Microsoft is offering a three-year extension on security updates. Sadly, it's likely to cost a pretty penny.

The last big Windows 10 feature update of 2018 is on the way. Formerly codenamed ‘Redstone 5', the Windows 10 October 2018 update will be with us in a few weeks time, with Windows Insiders already testing out the final build. Microsoft has begun simplifying its feature update names this …

While TV makers have been pushing for HDR content for a number of years, console and video game makers only just started getting on board in late 2016. The launches of the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro has pushed HDR gaming to the forefront and now, even more major …

Speculation that Google would be introducing alternative operating systems for its Pixelbook has been around for quite some time, with references to Windows Hardware Certification Kit (WHCK) seemingly confirming the shift back in June. It looks like this might be getting closer to becoming a reality, as a new code …

Microsoft has taken a decidedly aggressive approach with Windows 10, with the operating system regularly interrupting users in order to push updates and installations. The introduction of the snooze button last year did little to quell complaints of random reboots, prompting the company to look into machine learning to teach …

There are many people who have yet to upgrade to Windows 10, in fact, the latest Steam Survey shows that over 30 percent of users are still running Windows 7. However, over time as new technology matures, these older operating systems become less viable. This is the case for Oculus …

The Pixelbook is undoubtedly a lovely piece of kit. It features a 12.3-inch QHD screen encased in a premium looking chassis. The biggest hang-up about the hardware is the support for only ChromeOS. Google is looking to change that by adding support for Windows 10 to the Pixelbook. Over the …

Two years ago, Gears of War made its big return with Gears 4. The game went on to garner plenty of praise amongst fans and critics, but we've all been left wondering what's next since then. Fortunately, the franchise made a huge splash at E3 this year, with three games …

While a lot of Microsoft's Build conference announcements so far have related to cloud and AI services for Azure, Windows 10 has not been forgotten. Microsoft announced a new app for smartphones today, allowing users to mirror their mobile device to their PC, allowing you to access important notifications, send …

The Windows 10 April Update has begun rolling out and it has come with one unexpected benefit. The latest update brings along various fixes for Mixed Reality headset users, allowing SteamVR for Windows 10 headsets to come out of early access. SteamVR first became available to Windows 10 Mixed Reality …

We've been expecting the Windows 10 April Update for several weeks now, and while it looked like Microsoft may miss its release window in an effort to solve some last minute bugs, the update will begin rolling out today. Formerly known as the ‘Spring Creators Update', the April Update will …

While the next feature update for Windows 10 was originally expected to arrive much earlier this month, some last minute bugs caused Microsoft to delay its roll out. The Windows 10 April update, formerly known as the ‘Spring Creators Update', will now be available to download on Monday, but it …

While we are still waiting on the overdue Windows 10 ‘April Update', Microsoft has already begun work on the next feature update, codenamed ‘Redstone 5'. Apparently, the next major update will include a ‘lean edition' of Windows 10, which will be designed for devices with less storage. The Windows 10 …

We've known to expect another Windows feature update in April for quite some time. Previously, it was thought that this update (codenamed Redstone 4 internally) would launch as the ‘Spring Creators Update', but it looks like that plan has changed, with Microsoft confirming that Redstone 4 will launch as the …

The Windows 10 Spring Creators Update is set to be Microsoft’s biggest addition to its operating system since its Fall Update last year, housing a plethora of tweaks, options and features. Despite its impending launch earlier this week, it seems that Microsoft is experiencing a delay for the major update …

Microsoft has had a tough time with its Edge browser, often resorting to aggressive tactics to push it to the forefront. As of the latest Windows 10 update, the company has taken to overriding users' default browsers, no matter what the user has chosen themselves. So far, Insiders are the …