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I thought Windows 11 broke GIFs, but the real reason was Google quietly pulling the plug on this service https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-thought-windows-11-broke-gifs-but-the-real-reason-was-google-pulling-the-plug-on-this-service

New details emerge on Xbox 'Positron', Microsoft's disc-to-digital program — as it seems likely Xbox Helix will drop discs too https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-details-emerge-on-xbox-positron-microsofts-disc-to-digital-program-as-it-seems-likely-xbox-helix-will-drop-discs-too

This PC gaming launcher for Windows handhelds lets you browse stores and compare the best prices — all in one place https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/winhanced-browse-stores-and-compare-prices

Rockstar Games of 'GTA 6' fame accused of unjust payment disparity, weaponizing payment bonuses, and enforcing crunch culture ... and more https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/rockstar-of-gta-6-fame-has-been-accused-of-unjust-payment-disparity-weaponizing-payment-bonuses-and-enforcing-crunch-culture-in-contracts

HP's OmniBook 3 16" beats everything else on the budget laptop market right now — if only the pricing were easier to predict https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-3-16-snapdragon-review

This HP 2-in-1 laptop may look plain, but its Intel Core Ultra processor can take on your daily workload — and it’s only $649 https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-2-in-1-laptop-looks-plain-but-it-can-take-on-your-workload

Microsoft omits controversial workplace check-in feature from June Teams roundup https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-omits-controversial-workplace-check-in-feature-from-june-teams-roundup

PlayStation kills physical games as Xbox and Sony continue making poor decisions https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/playstation-kills-physical-games-as-xbox-and-sony-continue-making-poor-decisions

Microsoft expected to lay off thousands in what has become an annual July restructuring https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-expected-to-lay-off-thousands-in-what-has-become-an-annual-july-restructuring

One talented modder spent 6 months building the biggest Halo 3 multiplayer mod ever, and it's absolutely incredible on PC https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/one-talented-modder-the-biggest-halo-3-multiplayer-mod-ever

Are Minecraft community servers illegal? The ESA brands them piracy, pushing back against the Stop Killing Games movement https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-community-servers-illegal-esa-stop-killing-games

Dragon Age writer labels generative AI a "virulent plague" that stops new game developers from actually learning anything https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-age-co-creator-calls-generative-ai-a-virulent-plague

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Windows 11 just took its first major step toward version 26H2, and Insiders can already test 9 features shaping Microsoft’s next big update https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-just-took-its-first-big-step-toward-version-26h2-and-heres-everything-insiders-need-to-know

I'd never thought I'd ever see an FPS Soulslike but its nightmarish take on the Wild West, gunplay, and co-op with full progression has my attention https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fps-soulslike-nightmarish-take-on-wild-west-gunplay

Microsoft warns Windows 11 version 24H2 support is coming to an end for some devices soon: Here's what that means and how you can stay secure https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-warns-windows-11-version-24h2-support-is-coming-to-an-end-for-some-devices-soon-heres-what-that-means-and-how-you-can-stay-secure

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced targets 60 FPS on Xbox Series X, but Series S misses out — limited to 30 FPS https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-targets-60-fps-on-xbox-series-x-

Xbox reportedly funded the creator of Assassin's Creed's next game — before pulling out: Was it a missed opportunity? https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-funded-1666-amsterdam-before-pulling-out

The anime that helped save Cyberpunk 2077 has dropped a new trailer for its long-awaited sequel, coming soon to Netflix https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-anime-that-helped-save-cyberpunk-2077-new-trailer-sequel

"It's very likely": I hope this 60 FPS rumor for GTA 6 on Xbox Series X and S is true https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/its-very-likel-60-fps-rumor-for-gta-6-on-xbox