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Microsoft Weekly + A look back at Microsoft's 1999 smart home + Yellow Apple products you can buy

Issue #254

Author

Steven Parker
March 19, 2023

Apologies for missing last week, but I was feeling a bit under the weather, I hope you had a great week, 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.

Love the yellow iPhone 14? Here are other things Apple sells in yellow

Have you checked out the latest yellow-colored iPhone 14? But, is it possible that we can create an entire ecosystem of yellow Apple products? Let's try to find out what all options are available.

Microsoft Weekly: Free USB drives, Bing AI in Edge, and pirated Windows

Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about Microsoft handing out free USBs to Insiders, the integration of AI in even more Redmond products, and pirated Windows (!).

Nvidia 531.29 WHQL driver fixes high CPU bug, confirms Hogwarts Legacy black screen issue

Nvidia is rolling out the fix for its high CPU usage bug to all users with its latest GeForce 531.29 WHQL driver. This also brings DLSS 3 to Atomic Heart, the closed beta of THE FINALS, and more.

Software updates

A look back at Microsoft's 1999 smart home: What it got right and what it got wrong

Microsoft's idea for a smart home setup in 1999, posted in a retro video, got pretty close to the current smart home technology and devices, but it failed in some others as well, like a web phone.

TWIRL 106: Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, and SpaceX ready launches

It's quieter this week than last for rocket launches. We have three lined up from Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, and SpaceX. We also have a big recap section following a very busy week.

How to disable Bing button in Microsoft Edge?

The recently released Edge 111 comes with a non-removable Bing button that opens Bing Chat on hover. Not everyone likes this change, so here is how to disable the Bing button in Microsoft Edge.

From the Forums

Weekend PC Game Deals: Steam 2023 Spring Sale takes over

This weekend's PC game deals are packed with the latest specials from the 2023 Steam Spring Sale, but there's also a freebie from Epic, a kart racing bundle, high-profile free events, and more.

Godot Engine arrives on Epic Games Store making it easier to download

The Godot Engine is now available to download through the Epic Games Store. This makes it easier for people to download the game engine and keep it up to date in the future as new versions come out.

Xbox Free Play Days offer Anno 1800, Autonauts, and Session to try this weekend

Three games are a part of Microsoft's Free Play Days promotion this weekend, and it includes the newly released Anno 1800 Console Edition, the skateboarding sim Session, and more to try out.

This week's deals

NFS Unbound and Rise of the Tomb Raider get major discounts in Deals with Gold

This week, Microsoft and select publishers have discounted a number of titles including 80% off the Xbox One X Enhanced Rise of the Tomb Raider and 50% off NFS Unbound. Be sure to check them out.

Tech deals

Here's a recap of all the affiliate deals we ran this week, some or all may still be live.

A guide on how to enable Back Tap on your iPhone

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to double-tap or triple-tap the back of your iPhone and have it perform a certain task? Join us today in this week's tech tip Tuesday to find out how to set it up!