News & Reviews:   Microsoft

If you're getting blocked off from some content, the typical way to gain access is to use a VPN. Unfortunately, a good VPN service requires a fee, while a free VPN would have various limitations. But maybe Microsoft Edge could change that with its new VPN service?

Microsoft officially launched the Xbox PC Game Pass in Southeast Asia recently. Not only did Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines get it but also Malaysia, which is super great news. But is it worth subscribing to PC Game Pass? Short answer - Heck yes. Long answer - read on below!

At the end of March, Microsoft released a PC Game Pass trial for the Southeast Asia region. We weren't sure how long would the trial lasts but looks like we got our answer as the PC Game Pass by Xbox is now officially launched in Malaysia.

As you may know, some smartphones can connect to laptops or desktops via a specific app. This feature isn't available for most PC users, but it looks like things could be starting to change. Recently, Microsoft has announced a rename for its Your Phone app and more support for it.

Recently, we reported that Microsoft is potentially planning to put ads in Windows 11 File Explorer based on a screenshot shared by one of the OS’ build testers. Now, Microsoft has come out to address the matter, saying that the ads feature is merely an experimental banner.

Furthermore, the tech giant also said that the banner was never intended for external publication and has since been turned off in the latest Windows 11 test build. This is according a statement from Windows senior programme designer, Brandon LeBlanc that was sent to US-based tech portal The Verge.

After getting Windows users excited with the potential addition of tabs in the OS’ File Explorer, it seems that Microsoft is getting things 'balanced' by also potentially adding a feature that is almost universally loathed. Get this, a Windows 11 Insider build tester recently discovered that Microsoft is testing putting advertisements in File Explorer!

Shared by Florian on Twitter, a screenshot of File Explorer on the Windows 11 Insider build shows a line of ad placed right above the listing of folders and files. Furthermore, it seems that the feature would be putting ads promoting Microsoft products. For this particular instance captured by Florian, he received an ad promoting Microsoft Editor.

A Windows feature that most of us would like to have might be making its way to Windows 11. According to the latest information, Microsoft has started testing tabs for File Explorer in the latest build of the operating system (OS). 

Microsoft might have an extreme way in its pocket to prevent users from installing Windows 11 on unsupported machines. According to the latest information, the tech giant might use a permanent watermark to warn those who install the operating system (OS) on devices that don't meet the system requirements.

The Android app support is a highly-anticipated feature for Microsoft's latest operating system update, Windows 11. However, it looks like some requirements might annoy the users or even lead to them giving up using the feature.

Microsoft will soon roll out some Xbox features for our fellow PC gamers on Windows 11. The company plans to bring the Xbox HDR Game Calibration app and optimizations for windowed gaming to the operating system (OS). Through the features, users will get to enjoy improved colour accuracy and consistency of an HDR display, plus run older games with less input lag, Auto HDR, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) when they're in windowed mode.