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Your Microsoft Weekly Recap + Samsung 990 Pro SSD rapid health drops met with denialism + more

Issue #247

Author

Steven Parker
January 22, 2023

I hope you had a great week, we're pleased to announce that our @NeowinFeed Twitter account is back after almost 3 weeks, meanwhile here's a recap of our most recent news, as well as the Microsoft Weekly, we hope you take a look. Have a good one! Cheers, Steve.

Specs Appeal: Here is how the new M2 Mac Mini compares to the M1 and Intel-based variants

Apple's most affordable Mac might be the most uninspiring computer. However, it packs some serious horsepower at a low cost. Here is how it compares with the previous M1 and Intel-based generations.

Microsoft Weekly: OS updates, Visual Studio upgrades, and the future of Windows

Join us in the latest edition of Microsoft Weekly as we recap all the important stuff from the world of the Redmond tech giant including Windows updates and some good news for developers.

Samsung refusing to acknowledge and replace 990 Pro SSD rapid health drops

Multiple users around the web, including myself, have found that the 990 Pro, the latest and fastest consumer SSD currently, might actually have an issue with the reported drive health remaining.

Software updates

How to pin a website to the taskbar

Did you know that you can put your favorite websites on the taskbar? This makes it quick and easy to go to your favorite websites. Join us on today's Tech Tip Tuesday to find out how.

Here's how you can turn your Stadia controller into a Bluetooth controller

Google has released an update tool that allows Stadia controllers to connect to other devices via Bluetooth. This development is in line with the discontinuation of the company's cloud gaming service.

Windows 11 Dev finally gets a much better volume mixer, here is how to enable it

The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev channel has a significantly upgraded volume mixer. Although Microsoft has yet to announce it, you can enable it using the ViveTool app in build 25281.

From the Forums

Weekend PC Game Deals: Lunar new year sales bring the fireworks

This weekend's PC game deals include a whole lot of publisher promotions celebrating the Chinese New Year, special discounts just for RPG genre fans, a couple of brand-new freebies, and more.

Dispelling rumors, 343 Industries confirms it will continue to be the Halo developer

Halo studio 343 Industries was the center of rumors this week saying the shooter franchise's development will be moved to other studios, but an official announcement has dispelled these reports.

Marvel's Avengers will be removed from sale this year as development halts

Crystal Dynamics has announced the end of Marvel's Avengers support, as the live service super hero game's final update will arrive in March. A complete removal from stores is planned for 2023.

This week's deals

Unpublished deals

TWIRL 101: SpaceX to launch Starlink satellites with anti-reflective coating

SpaceX is going to launch some new Starlink satellites that will have an anti-reflective coating. This could help address concerns that astronomers have raised about the proliferation of satellites.

Google is laying off 12,000 employees

Google is the latest big tech firm to announce major layoffs following Microsoft and Amazon. The company is reducing its headcount by 12,000 and has encouraged employees to work from home today.

Windows 11 build 25281 brings redesigned activation UI, here is how to enable it

In addition to the upgraded volume mixer, Windows 11 build 25281 brings a redesigned activation UI with more modern layouts, buttons, and support for dark and light modes. Here is how to enable it.