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What Windows 10X is Going to Mean for Microsoft Hardware in 2021

Gizmodo

There’s a brand new version of Windows on the way, and it’s set to change how we interact with our PCs—and even change our ideas about what a PC actually is. Here’s everything you need to know Windows 10X as it stands now, and the devices that will be compatible in 2021. Read more.

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Microsoft to upgrade its xCloud servers to Xbox Series X hardware in 2021

The Verge

The service will initially be powered by Xbox One S consoles in server blades in Microsoft’s datacenters, but the software giant is planning to upgrade this hardware next year. The company is currently testing an xCloud client for PC that will stream Xbox games to Windows 10 PCs, but it doesn’t support PC games just yet.

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Why Windows 11 is forcing everyone to use TPM chips

The Verge

Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on existing and new devices. It’s a significant hardware change that has been years in the making, but Microsoft’s messy way of communicating this has left many confused about whether their hardware is compatible.

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Windows turns 35: a visual history

The Verge

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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Microsoft keeps hinting at an October release for Windows 11

The Verge

Microsoft keeps hinting at an October release date for Windows 11. The software giant teased an October date several times during its Windows event last week, including one instance where a Microsoft Teams message says “excited to turn it up to 11. can’t wait for October!” Microsoft’s first October hint.

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Playdate, the tiny handheld with a crank, is delayed to early 2021

The Verge

You’ll have to wait a bit longer for Panic’s odd little handheld: In an update published today , the company announced that Playdate will slip from its original 2020 window and now ship in early 2021. The company says adapting to these issues ultimately led to the decision to push back the launch to 2021. Image: Panic.

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Turtle Beach is making dedicated flight sim hardware for PC and Xbox consoles

The Verge

Gaming peripheral company Turtle Beach announced at E3 2021 that it’s getting into a new product category: flight sim hardware. In addition to controls, this hardware includes a 3.5mm jack on its left side for private listening. This hardware doesn’t feature force feedback or rumble. Turtle Beach.