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Kenya's President warns Microsoft’s $1 billion AI data center will "switch off half the country" — but my government insists it hasn't failed or withdrawn from the project

Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.

Kenya's President William Ruto delivers a speech at a podium with the Kenyan emblem. Behind him are the Kenyan flag and the Microsoft logo.

President William Ruto says the data center would <em>"switch off half the country"</em> to keep itself running.

Microsoft optimizes WinUI 3 framework to increase Windows 11 responsiveness

WinUI is a key part of Microsoft's initiative to fix Windows 11, and that framework is being updated. Here's how those improvements will show up on your PC.

Windows 11 file Explorer

File Explorer launch time is used as a benchmark for WinUI 3 performance improvements.

"It was sort of amateur city": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes Sam Altman was fired out of jealousy, not for being consistently candid in his communications

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial, indicating that the billionaire didn't raise any issues about the partnership and investments despite having his phone number.

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella (L) returns to the stage after a pre-recorded interview with Elon Musk was played following the announcement that Grok AI, by Musk's artificial intelligence start up xAI, will be available on Microsoft's Foundry Models, during the Microsoft Build conference opening keynote in Seattle, Washington on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP) (Photo by JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images)

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial.

Reddit is now blocking your access to its mobile website, forcing users into its app instead: "I just won't use Reddit anymore"

Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.

A glowing green Xbox logo shines prominently in the center against a blurred background of Xbox Mode promotional image.

A glowing green Xbox logo shines prominently in the center against a blurred background of Xbox Mode promotional image.

Why Windows 11 users are switching to Fluent Cleaner, the sleek CCleaner alternative that actually feels native

Fluent Cleaner is a modern open-source alternative to CCleaner with deeper Windows 11 cleanup tools, extensions, and a native WinUI design.

The image shows a desktop interface with two overlapping software windows. Both windows feature lists of files and options, with a colorful gradient background.

The image shows a desktop interface with two overlapping software windows. Both windows feature lists of files and options, with a colorful gradient background.

"We are taking strict enforcement action": Microsoft and Xbox hardware ban a Forza Horizon 6 pirate for 8,000 years after the disastrous Steam leak, threaten more hammer swings

Forza Horizon 6 leaked early and cracked builds are online, but Xbox and Playground Games say you're getting a hardware ban if you're caught playing them.

Official in-engine screenshot of Forza Horizon 6.

Cracked builds of Forza Horizon 6 are online, but Xbox and Forza say they'll bring down the banhammer if you're caught playing them.

Every Microsoft Surface should have this tiny Windows 11 app that finally fixes a long‑standing battery headache

Microsoft still makes you dig through the Surface app to pause Smart Charging, but a new third-party tool called Surface Charging Tray brings those toggles to your taskbar.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

Third-party app Surface Charging Tray gives users more control over the battery life of devices like the Surface Pro 11.

Does Forza Horizon 6 on PC have Denuvo DRM?

Denuvo is a polarizing thing for PC gamers, to say the least, but with Forza Horizon 6 looming large, will it be one of those using it?

A promo shot of Forza Horizon 6 showing racing on the streets of Tokyo.

It looks like positive news for Forza Horizon 6 PC players.

Logitech MX Master 4 update lets you feel Windows 11 through haptics

Logitech’s MX Master 4 now supports native Windows 11 haptic effects, allowing you to feel window snapping, PowerPoint alignment, and UI buttons through your mouse.

A sleek, ergonomic wireless mouse on a gray surface. It features a metallic scroll wheel and textured side grips, conveying a modern, professional design.

The Logitech MX Master 4 features haptic in a side button where your thumb rests.

Microsoft feared that OpenAI might jump to Amazon and badmouth Azure "on the way out" — internal emails revealed in court

Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.

The logos of OpenAI and Amazon on screens.

Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.

"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."

Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.

A Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra (Gen 11) Aura Edition laptop screen shows a home screen with open taskbar featuring app icons.

A Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra (Gen 11) Aura Edition laptop screen shows a home screen with open taskbar featuring app icons.

You can enable Windows 11’s experimental features right now and the process is easier than you think

Windows 11 now lets Insider users enable experimental features from Settings without ViveTool. Here's how "Feature flags" works.

Windows Insider Program settings screen with feature flags. A highlighted toggle labeled 'Pause updates on your schedule' is switched on, set against a blue, futuristic background.

Windows Insider Program settings screen with feature flags. A highlighted toggle labeled 'Pause updates on your schedule' is switched on, set against a blue, futuristic background.

“I like where the program is going”: Microsoft’s Insider overhaul finally gives us a simpler path, but I had to dig in to understand what really changes next

Microsoft revamps the Windows Insider Program with fewer channels, built-in feature flags, and simpler testing for Windows 11 previews.

Settings interface for Windows Insider Program, showing options: Experimental, Beta, and Release Preview. Highlighted Experimental option offers early access.

Settings interface for Windows Insider Program, showing options: Experimental, Beta, and Release Preview. Highlighted Experimental option offers early access.

Microsoft keeps fixing Windows and Xbox, but the community keeps complaining

Microsoft is finally delivering the Windows 11 and Xbox features we’ve asked for, but the community remains hostile. Is it skepticism or just a habit of complaining?

Rage face meme grabbing Surface Laptop with Start menu

Rage face meme grabbing Surface Laptop with Start menu

I dug into the new Windows Update rules coming to Windows 11, and these are the 5 things you need to know

Windows 11 is getting major Windows Update changes with fewer restarts, better controls, and smarter fixes. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Update settings window on a computer screen with a dark theme. The calendar is open, showing May 2025. The background is a gradient of blue, yellow, and purple.

Windows Update settings window on a computer screen with a dark theme. The calendar is open, showing May 2025. The background is a gradient of blue, yellow, and purple.

How new Windows 11 Insider builds blend smarter touchpad gestures, cleaner File Explorer, and a free EDU upgrade path

Microsoft rolled out four new Windows Insider builds with upgraded touchpad gestures, clearer File Explorer descriptions, a redesigned voice‑typing UI, and a free K‑12 upgrade path.

A closeup of the Alienware Area-51 laptop's backlit mechanical keyboard and RGB touchpad.

Windows 11 will soon support new gestures that improve scrolling and make it easier to navigate pages.

Xbox posts the Forza Horizon 6 launch trailer a week before its Early Access release date — I love this tribute to a beloved racer the series partnered with

A week ahead of Forza Horizon 6's Early Access release date, Xbox has posted the game's official launch trailer — and it's got some neat references.

An official screenshot of a race in Forza Horizon 6.

An official screenshot of a race in Forza Horizon 6, which is coming out in Early Access on May 15 for Premium Edition owners and on May 19 for everyone else.

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