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Windows Central - News, Reviews & Help on Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox & more Open menuWindows Central Windows Central Search Search Windows Central Subscribe RSS No offers found Windows Copilot AI Surface & PC Xbox & PC Gaming How To Reviews ⭐ Deals ⭐ More Podcasts About Windows Central Trending Fallout New Surfaces Helldivers 2 Windows 11 24H2 Upcoming PC games Microsoft Copilot Minecraft Best Laptops with Numberpads Latest News After Microsoft invested $10 billion, OpenAI snubs Windows 11 as it releases ChatGPT app first on Mac. We’re just prioritizing where our users are.” Zac Bowden published 14 May 24 OpenAI has today announced a new native desktop ChatGPT app for Mac, and only for Mac, as Windows 11 is seemingly left out in the cold. Xbox is getting an update update to help improve updates, here’s how it works Jez Corden published 13 May 24 Update update update Xbox is developing a system that will let let you pre-download major patches and updates to existing games ahead of their general availability. Here’s how it works. The best Rockstar game ever made may be finally headed to PC Michael Hoglund published 13 May 24 Best Ever Red Dead Redemption is my personal favorite game of all time. Finally, the trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets a reveal date Alexander Cope published 13 May 24 AC Shadows Ubisoft has announced that the next entry in the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, will be fully revealed with a cinematic trailer on May 15, 2025. Microsoft might have just taken ’eons’ to fix the annoying default paste option in Word based on user feedback Kevin Okemwa published 13 May 24 MERGE Microsoft recently released a new update for Word that makes ’merge formatting’ the default paste option. Previously, Keep Source Formatting was set as the default, which was unpopular among users. PlayStation will lose Final Fantasy exclusives, as Square Enix announces plans to bring more of its games to Xbox and PC Alexander Cope last updated 13 May 24 New business strategy Square Enix has announced in their latest FY24 report that it plans to focus on releasing more games on multiple platforms, including Xbox, and revive old IP as part of their new business strategy. What to expect from Microsoft’s special Surface and Windows 11 AI event on May 20 Next-gen AI experiences and new Arm-powered Surface PCs are on the agenda. Event Even Elon Musk thinks OpenAI is "hypocritical" for filing a copyright infringement suit against a popular subreddit OpenAI files copyright infringement suit against popular subreddit over unauthorized use of its logo. IRONIC Microsoft says most company execs won’t hire anyone without an AI aptitude, prompting "a 142x increase in LinkedIn members adding AI skills like Copilot and ChatGPT to their profiles" Here’s a glimpse of the current state of AI at work after its rapid growth and adoption by organizations. STATE OF AI Dell’s upcoming Snapdragon X Elite laptops have leaked, and they look mighty fine Dell is just one of many OEMs this summer that will launch new Snapdragon-powered laptops. Windows 11 How to level up FAST in Diablo 4 First season or back for more? Season 4 will be the fastest ever for leveling in both Eternal and Seasonal Realms. Learn the art of speed leveling with these tips to get you to World Tier 4 fast. LEVEL UP FAST IN DIABLO dBrand ROG Ally Killswitch adds a kickstand, textured grips, protective casing, and more to the gaming handheld — and it’s finally available for purchase A new accessory from dBrand makes your ROG Ally travel-ready. Ally case Best PC build tools and accessories in 2024 Putting together a new PC or upgrading an older build? These tools and accessories are key to a streamlined experience. Rig it right The top game in my backlog now has a free demo for Xbox, PC, and PS5 — so I’m finally going to play it A free demo for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is available now. Free demo! Fallout 4 gets an updated framerate patch for on Xbox and PC Tweek Fallout 4’s framerate settings with the latest patch on all platforms. Fallout 4 patch Get the Windows Central Newsletter All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Windows & Software OpenAI announces GPT-4o, its new flagship model, promising GPT-level intelligence to everyone, including free users By Sean Endicott published 13 May 24 New and improved! OpenAI just announced its new flagship model, GPT-4o, which promises "GPT-4-level intelligence" while being available to free users. New and improved! OpenAI will NOT announce a Google competitor today, but CEO Sam Altman promises a magical experience, here’s how to watch the event live By Sean Endicott last updated 13 May 24 watch it live! OpenAI will hold a live event today to demo GPT and ChatGPT updates. While we know the event won’t include a new search engine or GPT-5, OpenAI’s CEO promises tech that "feels like magic." watch it live! OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the AI revolution should face regulations like airlines by an "international agency" to avert global harm to humanity By Kevin Okemwa published 13 May 24 REGULATE Sam Altman discusses GPT-5, what an AI-powered iPhone competitor could look like, and AI regulation. REGULATE Microsoft is taking away this Edge feature you never should have used if you care about privacy By Sean Endicott published 13 May 24 Bye bye Privacy concerns seem to have driven Microsoft to remove the option to follow creators through Edge. Bye bye How to take screenshots on Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11 By Mauro Huculak published 12 May 24 Chrome Capture Google Chrome doesn’t include a screenshot feature, but you can use other tools, such as Chrome’s DevTools, Snipping Tool, and Chrome extensions. Here’s how. Chrome Capture VIEW MORE WINDOWS & SOFTWARE PC Hardware College students CANNOT miss this laptop deal: Dell’s Inspiron 16 Plus with i7 CPU, 2.5K display, and 1TB SSD is just $830 By Cale Hunt published 13 May 24 Deals All-day battery life, strong performance, and a large 16-inch display at a crisp resolution are standout features from our review. Deals Best CPU coolers in 2024 for AMD Ryzen and Intel Core desktops By Ben Wilson published 13 May 24 Updated CPU coolers are critical in custom-built desktops and help your processor perform to their maximum potential. Here are my top picks to match your components and budget. Updated How to set up an eSIM on a laptop: Best providers, compatible laptops, and more By Rebecca Spear published 13 May 24 Easy SIM Having an eSIM provides you with mobile data without needing to worry about a physical card. Here’s how to set up an eSIM on your laptop. Easy SIM HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 9): Choosing the right premium convertible PC By Cale Hunt published 12 May 24 Convertible contrast HP and Lenovo make some of the best laptops available today, and we can help you figure out which of the flagship convertibles is better suited to your needs. Convertible contrast I’m putting Windows on ARM compatibility to the test with my accessories and peripherals — has anything improved? By Ben Wilson published 10 May 24 ARM ready I’m testing my wireless earbuds, joypads, and printer to test whether ARM-based Windows devices support my favorite accessories. ARM ready Best Dell XPS accessories in 2024 By Cale Hunt published 10 May 24 XP-Accessorize Complement your premium Dell XPS PC with these worthwhile add-ons. 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