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New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory
- A new Windows 11 build released by Microsoft makes the Microsoft Account sign-in mandatory for all users.
- The build removes a command prompt script called bypassnro, previously used to bypass the Microsoft Account sign-in requirement.
- According to Microsoft, the change is considered a feature to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11.
- Users are now required to have internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account during the setup process.
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All Honkai: Star Rail Anniversary Rewards in 2025
- The second anniversary of Honkai: Star Rail will go live after the Version 3.2 update on April 8, 2025.
- HoYoVerse will give rewards such as Stellar Jades and a free limited 5-star to celebrate the anniversary.
- There will be three in-game events where players can win prizes and look back on their journey in the past year.
- HoYoVerse will make it easier to obtain useful limited 5-star characters through the Exchange Shop.
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Topaz Photo AI v3.6.0 brings second-generation Super Focus & Adjust Lighting models, support for more files
- Topaz Photo AI version 3.6.0 brings second-generation Super Focus and Adjust Lighting models.
- The Super Focus V2 model is their most powerful sharpening and focus recovery model ever.
- The second-generation Adjust Lighting model can correct colors, highlights, and shadows in images.
- The update also adds support for more file formats including .tif, .jpg, .heic, and .webp.
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Square Enix Selling FFXIV TTRPG Scenario and Gamemaster Guide
- Square Enix will be selling a FFXIV TTRPG Scenario and Gamemaster Guide in January 2026.
- The book will be available in two options: a $69.99 basic edition and a $189.99 deluxe edition.
- The basic edition teaches how to create your own adventures, scenarios, and FATES in the FFXIV world.
- The deluxe edition includes encounter maps, character token punchouts, and token stands for a full campaign.
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Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account
- Microsoft is taking measures to require every Windows 11 device to be set up with an internet-connected account.
- The company is removing a well-known bypass script that allowed users to skip the requirement of connecting to the internet and logging in with a Microsoft account.
- The change is aimed at enhancing security and user experience of Windows 11.
- Although workarounds exist, Microsoft is cracking down on various methods to upgrade to Windows 11 and urging users to move on from Windows 10.
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Microsoft tests Quick Machine Recovery to restore PCs that can’t boot
- Microsoft is testing Quick Machine Recovery to restore PCs that can't boot.
- It allows IT professionals to remotely recover Windows 11 devices even if they won’t boot.
- Quick Machine Recovery was developed in response to the Crowdstrike catastrophe.
- It enables devices to enter the Windows Recovery Environment and receive remote fixes.
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Kai no Kiseki Is Trails Beyond the Horizon
- NIS America and Nihon Falcom confirmed Kai no Kiseki is heading westward as The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon in Fall 2025.
- The game will be available on Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC, and it is the third part in the Calvard arc of The Legend of Heroes series.
- The Calvard arc will feature crossover characters from Liberl and Erebonia arcs, and players can explore a special dungeon called Grim Garten.
- A limited edition physical copy of the game will be available, including deluxe edition, art book, Steelbook case, soundtrack, and an acrylic clock based on the Grim Timekeeper.
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How ‘The Studio’ avoided having to deal with Apple’s notes
- In "The Studio," Seth Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of embattled Continental Studios.
- "The Studio" is a TV series that follows Matt and his team as they navigate the challenges of making great films.
- The show consists entirely of long, uninterrupted takes shot with a single camera, giving it a unique visual style.
- By shooting the series using a "oner" approach, the creators were able to avoid making changes based on Apple's notes.
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Tetsuya Nomura Shared Kingdom Hearts Paopu Fruit Secret
- Tetsuya Nomura shared a secret about the name of the Paopu fruit in the Kingdom Hearts series.
- The Paopu fruit is a blend word, symbolizing the 'Paradise of promise.'
- The fruit is a star-shaped fruit that grows exclusively on the Destiny Islands.
- Sora and Kairi shared a fruit in Kingdom Hearts 3, linking their destinies forever.
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Monster Hunter Wilds’ Gathering Hub NEEDS a Poogie, OK???
- Monster Hunter Wilds' gathering hub lacks the ability to interact with the Poogie pig.
- Previous Monster Hunter games had Poogie in the main gathering areas, allowing players to dress him up and increase their luck.
- The Poogie in Monster Hunter Wilds can only be pet and have its name changed, lacking the same level of interactions as previous iterations.
- Fans are hoping that Capcom will introduce a Poogie in the upcoming Title 1 update for Monster Hunter Wilds.
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Digitaltrends
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Microsoft could make account-free Windows 11 installs a thing of the past
- Microsoft is officially shutting the door on local accounts during Windows 11 setup.
- All new installations of Windows 11 will require a Microsoft account.
- Microsoft removed the last remaining workaround to bypass the account requirement.
- The change will likely spark some pushback from longtime Windows users.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the perfect size
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a massive game and strikes a perfect balance.
- Previous Assassin’s Creed games were known for their excessive bloat.
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows brings back the flow and focus of earlier series entries.
- The game offers a variety of activities and a captivating environment, taking around 40 hours to complete.
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‘Tea Bowls for Rikyu’ locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- The 'Tea Bowls for Rikyu' quest is part of the People of Yamashiro Objectives board in Assassin's Creed Shadows, available in Yamashiro after unlocking Yasuke.
- Tea Master Sen no Rikyu is setting up a tea house and needs tea bowls. The bowls can be found at specific ornament merchants in different provinces of Japan.
- Tea bowls can be found in locations such as Settsu, Yamashiro, Omi (Azuchi and Sakamoto), Wakasa, and Tamba.
- Completing the quest rewards access to the Tea Room in the Hideout and grants 1,100 XP.
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All weapons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows features eight weapons, each with its own style, exclusive to protagonists Naoe and Yasuke.
- Weapons can be acquired as random loot drops from chests or by completing quests.
- Higher tier weapons can be obtained by defeating major targets in the game's main story.
- Weapons in the game deal raw damage, with some having afflictions like bleed, poison, or daze.
- Bleed causes burst damage, poison deals damage over time, and daze impacts enemy ability to block attacks.
- Weapon afflictions are determined by the weapon's stats, not just its name.
- Naoe can use the katana, kusarigama, and tanto, each with unique combat styles and skills.
- Yasuke's weapon choices include the long katana, naginata, kanabo, teppo, and bow.
- Each weapon has distinct characteristics and skills that cater to different playstyles and combat scenarios.
- Players can acquire new weapons, upgrade skills, and enhance combat capabilities by exploring the game world and completing objectives.
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The Role of RISC Processors in Hardware
- RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) is a processor design philosophy that focuses on executing a small number of simple instructions within a single clock cycle.
- RISC processors are highly efficient, power-efficient, and faster compared to CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) architectures.
- RISC processors dominate in mobile computing, embedded systems, high-performance computing, gaming consoles, and data centers.
- The rise of open-source RISC architectures like RISC-V makes custom processor design and implementation possible.
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