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Annual Warhammer Skulls Festival launching on PC and Xbox June 3 Warhammer Skulls, the annual festival of all things Warhammer video gaming, is coming to Xbox and Windows PC for the first time June 3. To kick off the launch, there will be a special Xbox specific Warhammer Skulls Showcase live streamed to Xbox’s Twitch and YouTube on June 3 at 10 a.m. PST, featuring world premieres, reveals and announcements from leading studios and franchises. Head over to Xbox Wire to find out more. Source: Annual Warhammer Skulls Festival launching on PC and Xbox June 3

Ben 10 DLC arrives in Minecraft for Windows 10 PC Minecrafters! New downloadable content is now yours with Ben 10, which comes in two different modes: Story and Free Roam. In the former, step up and face an epic challenge in recovering lost alien DNA from the Omnitrix. In the latter, access all the alien DNA right away. You can also claim Ben’s t-shirt, the free Character Creator item that’s also available now. Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Source: Ben 10 DLC arrives in Minecraft for Windows 10

Available for preview: Automatic HTTPS helps keep your browsing more secure Starting with Microsoft Edge 92, users can preview the Automatic HTTPS feature, which automatically switch your connections to websites from HTTP to HTTPS. As you browse the web, you may notice that the Microsoft Edge address bar displays a “not secure” message for some sites, and a lock icon for others. These icons indicate whether a site is delivered over HTTP, or the more secure HTTPS protocol. When sites are loaded over HTTP, attackers can view or change page content in transit, or redirect you to a different location than you had expected. Most websites now support HTTPS, which can help protect against these man-in-the-middle attacks. However, too many of these sites aren’t configured to require HTTPS, leaving open a short window of opportunity for attackers before the site [ more… ]

Alienware reveals new X-Series gaming laptops Alienware has launched its thinnest 15 and 17-inch gaming laptops, introducing the first-ever Alienware x15 and Alienware x17. Play the latest and greatest game titles with confidence, thanks to patent-pending cooling technologies, the latest performance components, framerate-splitting displays and Legend 2.0 design features. You can learn more about X-Series through the Alienware Update livestream event at 3 p.m. EDT June 1. There you’ll see: a deep dive into Alienware’s newest products, fun game play with a few special celebrity guests and a chance to win exclusive prizes. All configurations of the new Alienware x15 and x17 will be available in the U.S. on June 15, starting at $1,999 and $2,099 respectively. Find out all about the new X-Series over at the Alienware Arena blog. Source: Alienware reveals new X-Series gaming laptops

New HP desktop PCs are geared to empower those in hybrid work environments HP has expanded its commercial lineup with new Elite and Pro desktop PCs to meet the demands of multi-task workdays. Everyone from frontline heroes to home office workers need speed, flexible connectivity options and always-on reliability to handle demanding tasks, intense graphics and complex workflows with large files and applications. While laptop use has increased throughout the pandemic, the desktop PC remains critical for business resiliency and continuity – because not all hybrid work is mobile. Powered by Windows 10 Pro [1] and AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 series processors [2], the HP EliteDesk 805 G8 Series and HP ProDesk 405 G8 Series PCs feature rich graphics and multi-display support. Users can easily integrate the compact desktop PCs into their home or office workspaces. These desktops are ENERGY [ more… ]