Windows 10

The Windows Store has brought along some notable changes to the way software is distributed on Windows; Microsoft’s foray into the “application store” space might have been late, but it was worth the wait. The UWP framework makes apps safer, packaged, and easier than ever to install – even the …

Xbox One and Windows 10 users can now play Gears of War 4 against each other using the Social Quickplay playlist. After testing the crossplay functionality last year, Microsoft is making the mode permanently available to all players. Although crossplay between the two platforms was already available for the co-op …

Windows 10 Insider Build 15007 started 2017 with a bang; while the holistic ‘Game Mode’ had already made an appearance as a mere DLL file a couple of days ago, 15007 gave the mode an interface – primarily, with a checkbox that did all but nothing. Since then, Microsoft has …

The Microsoft published open-world zombie smashing game Dead Rising 4 is getting a free trial for Xbox One players. Also, players can expect new difficulty modes and an outfit pack coming as a free update to the game soon. First up is the Xbox One exclusive Dead Rising 4 trial …

Microsoft has opened up a survey asking for feedback from the Windows Insiders – not on Windows, but on the Insider program itself. Those who participate in the survey – and submit their Microsoft account email address – will join the Sweepstakes with a prize of $1,500. The Survey The …

The Windows Defender is getting a revamp; Microsoft has been busy at work re-building the Defender with the new UWP framework. Windows 10 has a lot of improvements, but the Windows Defender has so far sported the same old Windows 7 look; this will change with the Creators Update. The …

Players on Windows 10 and Xbox One platforms can now explore the planets of Astroneer together. The developers – System Era Softworks pushed out Patch 119 today, enabling Crossplay between the two platforms for the first time. Although crossplay between the two platforms was always a feature planned by the …

Motiga is bringing some new features to their Early Access title Gigantic with the Exile in the North update; introducing a brand new hero along with new skins and other balance changes to Gigantic in this newest update. Gigantic is a part of the Game Preview program of Microsoft, allowing …

This week’s Insider build for those on the Fast Ring has introduced an interesting feature. The feature is not available to everyone and is certainly not ready for prime-time, but it’s only an experiment per Microsoft; it does, however, reassure us that Microsoft is indeed listening to the Feedback. A …

At the Surface event in October of last year, Microsoft showcased some key features of the upcoming Creators Update. The Creators Update is, of course, scheduled for a release sometime in April, but it seems it’s not coming with all the features that were promised. In the latest Insider update …