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The Starbucks app, Minecraft, and Xbox Network are all down – here's what we know
By Jacob Krol last updated
Do we have another big AWS-style outage on our hands? Starbucks, Minecraft and Xbox are all down right now.

Windows 11 looks set for a big update early in 2026, but most people won't get it
By Darren Allan published
A rumor contends that Microsoft is planning a version 26H1 of Windows 11 specifically for Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops.

Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 30 (game #1375)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 30 (game #606)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

New data shows most Windows games now work on Linux – and I hope the same will soon apply to anti-cheat titles
By Isaiah Williams published
Gaming on Linux just keeps getting better thanks to wider compatibility, but anti-cheat games remain stubbornly problematic.

Windows 11's new Start menu is now available – but I wouldn't rush to get it yet
By Darren Allan published
The redesigned Start menu is exciting, true, but I'd advise you to hold fire for now.

Past Wordle answers – every solution so far, alphabetical and by date
By Marc McLaren last updated
Knowing past Wordle answers can help with today's game. Here's the full list so far.

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1593, Wednesday, October 29
By Marc McLaren last updated
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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