Halo Wars 2 FAQ: This Isn't Your Typical Halo By Michael Andronico Here's what you need to know about Halo Wars 2, the latest-chapter in Microsoft's real-time strategy take on the Halo universe.
Alcatel Idol 4S for Windows: A Virtual Disappointment By Philip Michaels An included VR headset adds some appeal to this Windows 10 Mobile version of Alcatel's Idol 4S. But the experience is a little clunky and the battery life doesn't impress.
Don't Call This Number: It's a Tech-Support Scam By Paul Wagenseil We discovered a tech-support scam that calls people at home and tells them that their 'Microsoft services' have been 'terminated.'
Don't Fall for This Evil Chrome Malware Scam By Althea Chang Some Google Chrome browser users could be tricked into installing malware that appears to be a fix for a corrupted font.
Your Windows 10 PC Will Soon Rival Amazon Echo By Michael Andronico Microsoft plans to take on Amazon Echo with Home Hub, a new software tool that will turn any Windows 10 PC into a family-friendly smart device.
Windows Phones May Run Full Desktop Apps Next Year By Althea Chang Rumor has it that Windows 10 Mobile phones could soon be able to handle full-fledged versions of Windows apps.
Here's the PC You'll Need for a Windows 10 VR Headset By Don Reisinger The latest test build for next year's Windows 10 update shows off the minimum specs required for the sub-$300 virtual reality headsets that on their way.
This Year's Best-Kept Secret in Gaming By Michael Andronico Microsoft's Play Anywhere program bridges a major gap between Xbox One and PC gamers while offering tons of value to both.
The Surface Phone Could Have Looked Like This By Michael Andronico A new set of leaked renders show what Microsoft's long-rumored Surface Phone might look like.
PSA: Don’t Buy the New Call of Duty on Windows 10 Store By Andrew E. Freedman If you plan on buying Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and jumping into multiplayer with your friends who play on Steam, don't buy it from the Windows 10 Store.
Alcatel Beefs Up Idol 4S Specs for Windows 10 Debut By Philip Michaels The Idol 4S debuted on Android earlier this year, but the just-announced Windows 10 version has a more powerful processor and better camera.
Windows 10 Will Make Game Streaming, Competing A Lot Easier By Michael Andronico The Windows 10 Creators Update will introduce new features that will let gamers easily broadcast their gameplay and set up custom tournaments.
Don't Call This Number: It's a Microsoft Support Scam By Marshall Honorof A somewhat convincing copy of Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death could fool you into falling for a tech-support phone scam.
Battlefield 1: Everything You Need to Know By Michael Andronico Get up to speed on Battlefield 1, which will thrust players back into the trenches of World War I on PS4, Xbox One and PC on Oct. 21.
Gears of War 4 is the Best Kind of Nostalgia By Michael Andronico Editor's Choice Gears of War 4 is a thrilling new chapter in Microsoft's third-person shooter saga that stays true to what makes the series so fun to play.
Gears of War 4: Everything You Need to Know By Michael Andronico From campaign to multiplayer, here's everything you need to know about Gears of War 4 before it hits Xbox One and Windows 10 on Oct. 11
What We Want From a Gears of War Movie By Michael Andronico Gears of War is officially headed to the big screen, so here's what we want from a film based on Microsoft's hit shooter franchise.
Huh? Microsoft Brings Nokia Brick Phone Back By Michael Andronico Microsoft just unveiled the Nokia 216: an old-school brick phone with a long-lasting battery and a selfie cam.
You Can Now Play Halo 5 on PC: Here's How By Michael Andronico Available for free on Windows 10, Halo 5: Forge lets you create and play levels for Microsoft's popular first-person shooter.
LG's Tricked-Out Fridge Puts Windows 10 on a Monster Display By Sam Rutherford Packing a a huge 29-inch screen and a full version of Windows 10, LG's Door-in-Door fridge might be the most teched out fridge yet.
New Ransomware Looks, Acts Like Windows Update By Paul Wagenseil The new Fantom ransomware looks and acts just like Windows Update -- until you receive the note asking for payment to decrypt your files.
10 Best Game Companion Apps By John Corpuz Whether you're looking to remotely manage your character's inventory, coordinate with your clan or guild, or hunting down new mobile challenges, here are 10 of the best game companion apps.
'BadTunnel' Flaw Threatens All Versions of Windows By Paul Wagenseil A newly discovered Windows flaw lets hackers control your Web browser, and affects all versions of Windows going back to Windows 95.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Saves Users from Rogue Printers By Marshall Honorof Microsoft's most recent Patch Tuesday updates fixes two vulnerabilities that could let cybercriminals attack you through your printer.
Cortana on Xbox One: The Good, The Bad, The Clunky By Michael Andronico Cortana makes voice commands more personal and accessible on Xbox One, but Microsoft's virtual assistant still needs some work to make a smooth transition from PC to console.
Is Windows Defender Good Enough? Not Yet By Paul Wagenseil It's getting better, but Windows' built-in protection isn't strong enough compared to superior stand-alone free and paid antivirus software.
WhatsApp on the Desktop: The Good, Bad and Ugly By Henry T. Casey New apps for PCs and Macs give users a new way to access WhatsApp on the desktop, but is the experience that much better than WhatsApp Web?
Windows 10 Gaming Kinda Sucks, But Microsoft Can Fix It By Michael Andronico A terrible marketplace and poorly ported titles hold Windows 10 gaming back, but it's not too late for Microsoft to make things right.
Hackers Will Love Windows' New Blue Screen of Death By Marshall Honorof An experimental Windows 10 update may make the Blue Screen of Death even more dangerous than the rogue processes it exists to stop.
Avira Phantom VPN Service Offers 500MB Free per Month By Paul Wagenseil Avira's new virtual-private-network service gives you 500MB of free data per month, and double that if you register for a free account.
