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The Callisto Protocol grabs a new Xbox and PC trailer hinting at dark secrets

Samuel Tolbert published 29 September 22

Gaming A new trailer for The Callisto Protocol is giving another look at the horrors waiting in Black Iron Prison.

Dell XPS 13 Plus (9320) for 2022

Windows 11 adds another shortcut to the Task Manager with Insider Build 25211

Sean Endicott published 29 September 22

Windows 11 Microsoft just released Windows 11 Build 25211 to Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build includes a new shortcut to the Task Manager and an improved Snipping Tool.

World Of Warcraft Dragonflight Key Art

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight takes to the skies with November 28 release date

Samuel Tolbert published 29 September 22

Gaming Blizzard Entertainment shared that World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is now slated to launch in November 2022.

Screenshot of Minecraft Preview 1.19.40.23.

Minecraft Preview 1.19.40.23 brings improved vanilla parity, experimental changes, and more

Zachary Boddy published 29 September 22

Minecraft Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft Preview 1.19.40.23 to interested players, which includes a variety of changes for vanilla parity, experimental features, technical updates, and more.

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Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 CPU and availability details leak ahead of launch

Zac Bowden last updated 29 September 22

Surface A new report has detailed the CPU and color choices that are likely to ship with the upcoming Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5, as well as potential availability dates.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 laptop

Save 17% on the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 laptop today at Staples

John Levite published 29 September 22

Deal of the Day This is a great time to buy a laptop since you can save hundreds on a lot of deals happening right now.

Another dead Google product. — Challenged by Xbox Game Pass, Google Stadia's demise was inevitable Another dead Google product.

Intel Unison looks to finally be the end-all solution to get iOS and Android to play nicely with your computer for SMS, calls, photos, and more. — You'll soon be able to use your iPhone with Windows PCs, thanks to Intel Intel Unison looks to finally be the end-all solution to get iOS and Android to play nicely with your computer for SMS, calls, photos, and more.

Microsoft SwiftKey will be delisted from the Apple App Store and lose support on iOS. — Say goodbye to Microsoft SwiftKey on iOS Microsoft SwiftKey will be delisted from the Apple App Store and lose support on iOS.

Prepare for a new Surface Pro, Laptop, and Studio — What to expect from Microsoft's fall 2022 Surface hardware event Prepare for a new Surface Pro, Laptop, and Studio

Intel 12th-gen, new colors, and shipping in the next couple of months. — Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5 CPU and availability details leak ahead of launch Intel 12th-gen, new colors, and shipping in the next couple of months.

Overwatch 2 review-in-progress: The bold next step for Blizzard's hero shooter A brand new era of Overwatch has begun, and for the most part, it's fantastic.

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WindowBlinds 11

You'll be able to turn Windows 11 into Windows XP using this app

By Sean Endicott published 29 September 22

Windows 11 Stardock just announced WindowBlinds 11, an app that allows you to customize the look of Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Outlook Client Hero

Microsoft Outlook for the web gains new features for managing contacts

By Sean Endicott last updated 29 September 22

Apps Microsoft just rolled out an upgraded People hub, a new contact editor, and more to Outlook for the web.

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What's new on security for Windows 11 2022 Update

By Mauro Huculak published 28 September 22

In this guide, we'll show you the most important security features that Microsoft is shipping with the Windows 11 2022 Update.

Outlook Client Hero

Office Insiders can now try out the new Outlook on Windows, even with personal accounts

By Sean Endicott published 28 September 22

News Microsoft has been working on a web-based Outlook for Windows for several months. The app is now available for testing for all Office Insiders.

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Microsoft gives developers 30 pixels to play with to improve Progressive Web Apps

By Sean Endicott published 28 September 22

Browsing Microsoft recently added the ability to customize the title bar in Progressive Web Apps. The feature should help developers create PWA experiences that feel more native.

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The best Dell monitor prices and deals for September 2022

By John Levite published 29 September 22

We've got all the best prices on Dell monitors from budget picks to Alienware right here.

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The best Dell XPS 15 and 17 deals for September 2022

By John Levite published 29 September 22

If you know where to look you can save huge on some powerful Dell XPS laptops with beautiful screens including 4K resolutions, OLED panels, and more.

Best Accessories for Dell XPS 13 of 2018

The best Dell XPS 13 deals and prices for September 2022

By John Levite published 29 September 22

We once said the XPS 13 is "close to perfection." Finding one on sale is what puts it over the top, so here are some great deals.

Surface Pro 8 TB4 ports

Thunderbolt 5: Everything you need to know

By Cale Hunt published 29 September 22

Intel's Thunderbolt technology has been on a steady course of improvement over the last 12 years, and it's not slowing down. Here's what you need to know about Thunderbolt 5.

Intel Arc A310

Intel sneaks out Arc A310 graphics card

By Sean Endicott published 29 September 22

Intel announced the Arc A310 graphics card this week. The GPU is built for systems that lack integrated graphics.

Kindle Scribe

Amazon's weird new Kindle lets you ink onto Microsoft Word documents

By Zac Bowden published 29 September 22

News Mark up your Word documents using the new Kindle Scribe.

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Xbox & PC Gaming

Junker Queen in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2: What's new and different with the sequel?

By Brendan Lowry published 30 September 22

Gaming What is Overwatch 2? The answer to that question is pretty complicated and confusing, so in this guide, we're going to go over everything you need to know.

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 launch time: When you can play, preload, download size, and more

By Brendan Lowry published 29 September 22

Gaming Overwatch 2 is almost here, but what time does the game actually launch? What's the official release date? What's the download size, and when can you preload? We have all the answers.

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Overwatch 2: How to activate SMS Protect on your account

By Brendan Lowry published 29 September 22

Gaming When Overwatch 2 launches on Oct. 4, it will require all players to have SMS Protect activated on their Battle.net account. Here's how to enable it ahead of the game's release.

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Best Dell gaming desktops 2022

By Brendan Lowry published 29 September 22

Dell has a large lineup of gaming PCs, but which ones are the best? Here's what we think.

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the next PlayStation game headed to PC

By Samuel Tolbert published 29 September 22

Gaming After originally launching on PS5 and PS4, Sackboy: A Big Adventure is coming to PC in October 2022.

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Accessories

Razer Kiyo webcam with ring light turned on

Best webcam for Windows PCs 2022

By Daniel Rubino published 29 September 22

You want to look and sound as good as possible when streaming or recording video, right? This is the best webcam for Windows you can buy right now.

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The best XPS 13 Plus prices and deals in September 2022

By John Levite published 29 September 22

A new design with the latest tech. Dell's prices are already competitive, and we have all the best discounts right here.

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Gaming Earbuds

EPOS GTW 270 earbuds review: A superior sound experience for PC and cloud gaming?

By Jez Corden published 28 September 22

Review The EPOS GTW 270 are a unique option for earbuds fans who simply hate Bluetooth (although, Bluetooth remains an option here).

Best Replacement Bands for Fitbit Charge 2 in 2022

By Sean Endicott published 28 September 22

Keep your Fitbit Charge 2 looking stylish or make the wearable stand out with these replacement bands.

SteelSeries Apex Pro

The best wireless keyboard deals in September 2022

By John Levite published 28 September 22

This might be just your type of roundup if you're looking for a new wireless keyboard and want to save some money in the process.

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 pen display

Wacom's shiny Cintiq Pro 27 PC digital art display has an industry-first 120Hz panel

By Cole Martin published 28 September 22

Digital Art Wacom has announced a new Cintiq Pro pen display featuring a 27-inch display, customizable stylus, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

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