Why Microsoft’s Revoked DMCA Over A Minecraft-Style Game Is Such A Big Deal

Microsoft's decision to pull back a DMCA takedown request over an accused Minecraft clone could have a big impact on indie game developers.

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

You can now find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps using a command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. No GUI ...
GameSpot

Microsoft Withdraws Copyright Claim Against Indie Dev Over Minecraft Allegations

Developer Unomelon confirmed that Microsoft rescinded the DMCA claim, and its Minecraft-like action-builder Allumeria is back up on Steam.
Opinion

Minecraft-style indie returns to Steam after Microsoft DMCA scare, creator criticizes "guilty until proven innocent" system

Allumeria was accused of infringing Minecraft's copyright before community pressure and potential Mojang intervention got its DMCA removed.

"Hang tight": Minecraft-inspired sandbox game returns to Steam as Microsoft drops DMCA claim, but demo issues persist

In a remarkably quick turnaround, the Minecraft -inspired adventure Allumeria is back on Steam after being taken down due to ...
Appuals

How to Fix Minecraft OpenGL Error 65543 on PC?

When launching Minecraft (Java Edition), you may get OpenGL Error 65543 and the game won’t start. This happens when Minecraft can’t create the OpenGL ...
Columbus Dispatch

Tax season is here. Here's how soon you can get your IRS refund

Tax season is here, and the Internal Revenue Service is now processing 2025 tax returns. The first date of tax filing season was Jan. 26, and taxpayers have until April 15 to submit their returns and ...
The News Journal

How much am I getting back? What Trump said about 2026 tax refund

Tax season 2026 is open, and if you've already filed your state and federal tax returns, you're probably already tracking the status of your refund — and President Donald Trump said you can expect the ...
Lansing State Journal

I filed my taxes, where's my refund? How to check your filing status

The IRS began accepting 2026 tax forms on Monday, Jan. 26, and filers expecting a refund may already be wondering how long it will take to get their money. Here's what tax filers in Michigan should ...
USA Today

Tax refunds are expected to be huge this year. How to get yours ASAP

Tax refunds are expected to be huge this year, so many Americans may want to know the fastest way to get their hands on theirs is by free, electronic direct deposit. Nine out of 10 taxpayers already ...
abc7NY

7 On Your Side helps family get nursery furniture refund from Staten Island store

STATEN ISLAND (WABC) -- A Staten Island family did everything they could to be ready for their newborn son, but when they got ghosted from a store, they turned to 7 On Your Side to help get a refund.
Austin American-Statesman

When does the IRS start accepting tax returns? First day to file, how to track tax refunds

Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, when the agency officially opens the 2026 tax filing season. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers ...