Sean Endicott

“THIS CAN’T BE a REAL MOVIE” — Microsoft Teams Is at the Center of War of the Worlds, a 0% Film on Rotten Tomatoes Microsoft Teams and Ice Cube team up for an alien invasion — in a movie you may wish you'd never heard of.

Microsoft Teams is basically a co-star in the 0%-rated War of the Worlds remake. Somehow, that’s not the worst part. www.windowscentral.com/software-app...

OpenAI tells ChatGPT users to take a break — Altman asks "What have we done?" just days before GPT-5 launch Using ChatGPT for too long will now prompt a reminder to take a break.

"What have we done?"

OpenAI’s Sam Altman gets reflective just days before GPT-5 drops — and ChatGPT now tells you when it’s time to take a break.

Not related to your content. I'm curious if Substack's nazi problem affects other writers who are trying to get out genuinely great content. Have you run into issues?

I wish Microsoft tried as hard to be ahead of the curve with mobile as it currently is with AI.

Looks nice but it doesn't have any Smurfs on it.

This was a fun piece to write.

I agree hands-on review isn't exactly accurate. That being said, I get using it to get eyes on a piece. It's a tough balance.

What about a "hands-on review"?

Microsoft kicks off testing its new GIF maker — right inside Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting its own built-in GIF making tool, and it's now available for testing with Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary Channels.

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This free Windows tool recreates Circle to Search on Windows and Linux Snipping Lens performs a Google Visual Search when you capture content with Snipping Tool.

Circle to Search, but make it for Windows (and Linux). This free app mimics Android’s visual lookup feature, but on your desktop. www.windowscentral.com/software-app...

Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off — the best Copilot+ PC just got easier to recommend The Surface Laptop 7 was the best laptop of 2024 is is still an excellent choice this year, especially while $500 off.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 is now $500 off. Same Snapdragon X Elite chip, same all-day battery — just at a lower price. www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur... 💸💻

Does ChatGPT make you stupid? MIT study suggests people who rely on AI tools are worse off. ChatGPT and other AI tools could result in reduced brain activity and potential brain atrophy, according to a recent study by MIT researchers.

A recent MIT study says using ChatGPT might be costing you more than you think.

An overreliance on the tool could lead to reduced brain activity.

"I asked ChatGPT" "I asked Grok" ok well I asked Gandalf and he said he has not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm

But does the Microsoft Store list the date that this feature was updated?

Microsoft just blocked employees from emailing the word “Palestine” Protesters have interrupted several Microsoft presentations recently. Those protests focus on Microsoft's cloud contracts with the Israeli government.

Since one of my favorite courses at college was meteorology, I was very confused to read NOAA had a stance on Palestine. Turns out it's not THAT NOAA.

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I'm hoping Steam Deck 2 and other next-gen PC gaming handhelds opt for this often overlooked feature A kickstand increases a handheld's versatility, so I want the Steam Deck 2, ROG Ally 2, and all other rivals to have one.

As a traveling gamer, I'm hoping Steam Deck 2 and other next-gen PC handhelds opt for an often overlooked feature.

Kickstands ARE a game changer, and I'll tell you why.

OPINION: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gamin... 🎮

Even Microsoft employees are joking about Windows 11 struggles — Katy Perry memes and macOS praise included A Microsoft project manager joked that using macOS and returning to Windows was like going to space and returning home safely.

Even Microsoft employees joke about Windows 11 struggles and praise macOS 😵‍💫

"If Ballmer was CEO, I'd be fired."

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Living on the Edge: How I turned my PC into an 'EdgeBook' I just tried to use Microsoft Edge as my only app for two weeks. I failed, but I genuinely gave it a try — here's why.

I tried to use nothing but Microsoft Edge for two weeks. Surprisingly, Office online was the biggest hurdle of experiment.

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I'm always irritated by this stuff but it keeps happening. It makes me assume I'm in the minority.

Microsoft may cut more jobs soon to favor coders and reduce middle management Another wave of job cuts could see middle managers let go to increase the ratio of coders to non-coders at Microsoft.

Bill Gates recently said, "AI will replace humans for most things."

Could this prediction be playing out at Microsoft with potential job cuts?

A new report suggests middle management could take the hit.

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Now is a good time to remind folks that NFL fans get desperate for football in the offseason and start fights online about free agent signings.

I feel bad for @chadwiko.bsky.social

Say goodbye to Microsoft's Remote Desktop app and get ready to move to the Windows App Microsoft's Remote Desktop app is going away, but the Remote Desktop Connection app is here to stay.

A poem on the upcoming end of Remote Desktop ✍️:

𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡'𝑠 𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑘𝑡𝑜𝑝 𝑎𝑝𝑝 𝑖𝑠 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦
𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑀𝑎𝑦
𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑘𝑡𝑜𝑝 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑦

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Xbox's hardware fightback begins with a gaming handheld planned for later this year, with full next-gen consoles targeting 2027 Microsoft's first full foray into PC gaming handhelds begins with a partner device set to launch later this year, with its own Xbox Series X|S successors now fully in production.

EXCLUSIVE: Xbox plans a partner gaming handheld for THIS YEAR, with full next gen Microsoft consoles in 2027.

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Would you all like to know a fun fact? I often control a steaming setup worth over £1,000,000 with a £50 game controller.

I would have paid for this PowerToys feature back in my newsroom days — but you can get it for free! Extracting just the audio from a video file is much easier with the latest addition to PowerToys.

Our news writer gladly would have paid for this new PowerToys feature.

Luckily for him (and you), the whole app is free!

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Is there a term for a social media hipster who uses Bluesky and Digg in 2025?

It looks like Microsoft is about to kill Skype Skype's days appear to be numbered, as a hidden string in the latest Skype for Windows preview suggests Microsoft will shutter the service in May.

RIP Skype (reportedly).

I've been with my wife around 12 years. The first year mostly long distance and Skype was our platform of choice. Thanks for making my marriage possible Skype.

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Lumia 1520 meets 2025

Microsoft is either a 'Gulf of Mexico' purist or Bing Maps never gets updated Bing Maps is one of the only large maps services that does not show "Gulf of America."

UPDATE: Microsoft confirms it *will* rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Bing Maps: https://buff.ly/3X0OVSR 🌎

The piece has been updated with a statement from Microsoft that states the change and notes some already see "Gulf of America" in the United States.