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Windows games can now use DirectStorage to load faster on SSDs
Microsoft announced that starting today, Windows games can begin shipping with DirectStorage API support. This API first appeared on the Xbox Series X|S and allows games to load much faster by taking advantage of the full speed of modern NVMe SSDs. Microsoft announced it for Windows in September 2020, but only now is it widely …

This password-stealing malware poses as a Windows 11 download
Windows 10 users should beware of fake Windows 11 installers that are used to spread information-stealing RedLine malware. RedLine is not particularly sophisticated malware but can steal passwords and is sold as an online service for $150 per month to people who want to steal cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Scammers use many tricks to …

Microsoft Open To Steam is part of the Windows App Store
When Microsoft announced Windows 11, one of the main changes they would introduce would be the ability to run Android apps. This is through a partnership with Amazon in which Android apps available through the Amazon Appstore would also be available through the Windows App Store. It’s a pretty big change for Windows users, but …

Microsoft announces Apple’s new iCloud app for Windows
While Apple would no doubt prefer you to buy a Mac, the company must recognize that many iPhone and iPad users are still struggling with Windows on their desktops and laptops, and therefore have long offered versions Windows of key apps like iTunes and iCloud. In fact, the company once even offered a Windows version …