Windows 10 End of Life: 3 options to keep using your PC without losing your data

When Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10, your computer won’t immediately stop working. However, continuing to use it will eventually put your device at risk from security problems and could cause issues with new software and hardware. To keep your computer safe and working smoothly, you’ll need to take steps like paying for continued security updates, upgrading to a computer that can run Windows 11, or finding other solutions for older devices.

Microsoft is finally bringing native video wallpapers to Windows 11 — 16 years after Windows Vista’s DreamScenes

People have been asking for the option to use a video as their desktop wallpaper for a long time. This feature is already available on many Linux systems, and macOS lets you set a video as your lock screen. While Windows Vista briefly offered this through a feature called DreamScene, it was limited to the most expensive version of the operating system.

I’m using AI to try and learn PowerShell, and it didn’t take long to prove that human experts are still important

I’ve always preferred using AI chatbots to traditional web searches. For quick facts, a simple search works, but when I really want to understand a topic or do research, the chatbot’s conversational style is much better. Being able to ask follow-up questions and easily revisit ideas helps me learn, and it reminds me of having a discussion with a teacher – that’s how I absorb information best.

Helldivers 2 wins big on August’s revenue charts thanks to a “substantial uplift” from its Xbox launch — oh, and Battlefield 6 dominated engagement, too

Arrowhead Game Studios’ popular co-op shooter has kept players hooked since it launched in February 2024. In fact, it recently jumped to fourth place on the gaming revenue chart for August, according to Newzoo (via GamesIndustry.biz). This is a significant leap from its 37th place ranking the previous month.

Tariffs bite Xbox fans even harder, as Microsoft (again) increases Xbox Series X|S prices in the US — here’s how much more you’ll pay

The U.S. government has recently imposed tariffs on various countries, hoping to encourage more manufacturing within the United States. However, due to a current shortage of skilled workers and educational resources, companies will likely continue to rely on countries like China, Vietnam, and India – those affected by the tariffs – for production, at least for the time being.

Following success in Japan, Microsoft’s Mena Sato Kato has been promoted to head of Xbox Asia — but there’s still a lot of work to be done

Microsoft brought on Mena Sato Kato, a former executive from PlayStation, in 2023 to revitalize Xbox’s presence in Japan. Japan is a hugely important and profitable market for gaming. Japanese game developers, from small indie studios to major companies, are seeing increased success with both new games like Elden Ring and established franchises such as Resident Evil, both in Japan and around the world.