When the Messenger app stops working, anyone trying to open it on a Windows computer will automatically be taken to the Facebook desktop app. They’ll still be able to use the same messaging features, including making calls on their computer.
For a dependable and well-made laptop, the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025 edition) is a great choice. You can currently find it at Best Buy for just $749.99 – it’s on sale after being marked down 39% from its original price of $1,049.99.
Fortunately, you can still keep your Windows 10 PC safe after October 14th. Microsoft is offering extended security updates (ESU) that will provide security updates for an additional year, until October 2026, for individual users.
The Windows team is constantly improving Windows 11 with new features and updates, making it easier to use, more secure, and more dependable. They’re doing this through a process called ‘continuous innovation,’ which means they release improvements every month.
As a gamer, I’ve been really frustrated lately! So many of the online games I love have been having issues – I keep running into problems logging in, getting disconnected mid-game, or just not being able to find matches. I’ve put together a quick rundown of what’s been going on with different games.
It’s great to see Konami focusing on video games again. For years, it seemed like they were prioritizing Pachinko machines over console games, but recent successes with titles like Silent Hill and Metal Gear show they’re back on track.
The Xbox Series S often gets unfairly criticized online for its power, but it’s actually a surprisingly capable next-gen console. Now, with the release of Battlefield 6, those criticisms are being proven wrong. The game looks fantastic on the Series S, exceeding the expectations of both players and experts.
As a Reddit user, I was really frustrated today! The AWS Service Health page said things were starting to get better, but it kept flip-flopping between ‘degraded’ and ‘impacted’. And Reddit was *definitely* feeling the impact – the main page, lots of subreddits, and even just trying to load individual posts kept giving me a ‘too many requests’ error. It was super annoying!
Following a summer of layoffs, Microsoft increased prices on many of its products, like other companies have been doing. However, the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate jumped by a surprisingly large 50% – much more than typical price increases due to inflation.
As an analyst, I’ve been monitoring the situation, and tools like Downdetector are reflecting the same issues we’re seeing. Interestingly, we’re starting to see potential signs of recovery – either because the problems are actually resolving, or because fewer people are reporting them. The drop in ‘pings’ on these dashboards could indicate either scenario, so we’re continuing to investigate.