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REVIEW:

"The ASUS ProArt P16 RTX Spark is one of the most capable creator laptops I’ve used this year. The unified memory architecture, the Blackwell‑class GPU, the thermal headroom, the OLED panel ...

Everything feels engineered for people who push their hardware hard every single day."

It's also the lightest (just 3.9lbs) and thinnest, but doesn't sacrifice on thermals and fan noise (in fact, it leads).

For those who need CUDA, use agentic AI workloads, and need unified memory this is very likely the BEST of the RTX Spark laptops.

And if you're a creator/video person who just wants a high-end, top-tier Windows 11 laptop, the entry-models are a great option.

Our full review from @daniel_rubino now live at Windwos Central.

We tested BOTh the 4K/128GB/2TB and the 3K/64GB/1TB models.
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https://t.co/lVeVJHEiLF

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After 25 years of gaming across every major platform, I’ve finally settled into being a full‑time Xbox player.

It wasn’t a sudden switch — it was a slow shift shaped by hardware, ecosystem, and the way Xbox fits into how I play today.

Full story. #XBOX25
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https://t.co/fF4RTmqake

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A simple AI prompt helped uncover critical PHP vulnerabilities and triggered a wave of exploitation attempts across the internet.

It won't be the last time this happens.

Here are the security changes I'm making on Windows before the next AI-powered attack arrives.

https://t.co/gg4KcfS0uu

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Microsoft is testing a cleaner, faster File Explorer context menu in Windows 11 Insider builds.

The redesign focuses on reducing clutter, improving responsiveness, and giving users more control over what appears in the right‑click menu.

More info on today's Insider release:
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https://t.co/UyNmRH4977

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Are Windows and Xbox at ODDS with each other? Windows Central Podcast LIVE with @daniel_rubino and @zacbowden https://t.co/KjBWxL56ak

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Join @Daniel Rubino and @zacbowden for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast today in 30 minutes! On the agenda: Drama between Windows and Xbox? https://t.co/tro7BBK9se

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Microsoft is retiring the Copilot‑powered Prioritize My Inbox feature starting October 26, with a full rollback continuing into early 2027.

The tool was designed to surface your most relevant emails, but Microsoft now says it’s simplifying Copilot in Outlook and shifting focus to other experiences.

Details:
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https://t.co/PUh31pVolE

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AMD has rolled out FSR 4.1 beta drivers for the Xbox Ally, Ally X, and Ally X20.

All three handhelds can now download the update, giving players access to AMD’s latest upscaling improvements and early performance enhancements.

Full story
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https://t.co/qB4hwMDLuA

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Apple's iPhone Duo reviews are landing with a sense of déjà vu that sends us back to the days of Microsoft's Surface Duo.

In fact, much of the phrasing could have been copied and pasted from Surface Duo reviews. Could you tell which Duo is which in our quiz? 🤔

https://t.co/SpM3CnyePd

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"I think I’ve just experienced the best Call of Duty ever."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Modern Warfare 4 is the quintessential CoD experience. Beautiful, violent, endearing, and heartbreaking.

From a gut-wrenching campaign that is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece to a thrilling DMZ mode and a well-rounded multiplayer that keeps things fresh, it might just be the best entry yet.

REVIEW: https://t.co/in7M3MrgPs

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HDR on Windows 11 is a pain. You have to turn it on by hand, then remember to turn it off, or your desktop looks washed out.

This free app does both for me automatically. Why isn’t this built into Windows?

https://t.co/SgZsEJrBfh

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Want to remove the MW4 background?

Turn off "Event themed backgrounds" in your background settings, via Settings, General, Personalization, and then "My backgrounds."

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Xbox is hijacking your console's dashboard (and any custom dynamic backgrounds) to aggressively advertise Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Already bought the game? Doesn't matter. You'll still see the ads ⤵️

https://t.co/DR5gOhUGMP

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Xbox is hijacking your console's dashboard (and any custom dynamic backgrounds) to aggressively advertise Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Already bought the game? Doesn't matter. You'll still see the ads ⤵️

https://t.co/DR5gOhUGMP

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NEW: Trailer for "Mass Effect Universe" gets posted on Reddit by a former BioWare employee.

"While the Reddit mods can't independently verify the authenticity of this trailer, as they do not want any former developers or BioWare employees to be harmed, our own sources have confirmed for us that this one is, in fact, real."
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https://t.co/vT9ghC1O55

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"Frontier AI models, regardless of their origin, cannot be trusted."

That's not coming from an AI skeptic.

It's coming from Microsoft.
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https://t.co/UHEld0Yjev

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In what is turning into a bleak October for security, Capcom has confirmed a massive data breach affecting more than 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts worldwide.

Private information tied to user profiles was exposed, and the company is now urging players to reset their passwords and review their account security.

Here's what you need to know:
🔗https://t.co/cunwy8NNTY

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Even AI novices are setting up local models on their laptops for added privacy and convenience, and it only takes about 5 minutes.

Here's our easy three-step guide to get you started on your PC!

https://t.co/y03cONA1qU

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Microsoft showed off a gorgeous new wallpaper during its RTX Spark launch, but didn't release it. Instead, a regular user had to track it down.

Hidden in Microsoft's 'Retail Demo Experience' files, it's finally out in the wild 👇

https://t.co/UHpxx5Idg6

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'Hackintosh' is still around?

macOS 27 is now running on a Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered ASUS Zenbook A16, complete with GPU acceleration.

The creator behind "Snapintosh" says yes, it's absolutely possible on a non-Apple ARM laptop.

https://t.co/tzg6F0QTsP

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer is now live in New Zealand.

And to everyone else who changes their region on their Activision account to New Zealand 😂

We've just checked as well with the Xbox PC version and there's no need it seems to change the time zone on your PC this year. Just change your region on the Activision account and you're good to go.