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The last Windows Phone
The Wileyfox Pro Windows phone is a sad reminder of happier times
Finally
Soulcalibur VI launches on Xbox One and PC
Now with video playback
Nixplay's Iris is hard to dislike when it comes to cloud-based photo frames
pew pew
Starlink: Battle for Atlas Xbox review: A grand universe full of potential
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Listen up
Echo Dot owners can get three months of SiriusXM streaming radio for free
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Tweaks and Fixes
Microsoft pushes out trio of Windows 10 cumulative updates
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PC reviews
Buyer's guide
We break down the differences between HP's Spectre x2 and the Surface Pro 6
Where are the other GPUs?
Lenovo's Legion Y730 is a solid laptop, but tops out at a GTX 1050 Ti GPU
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Big white gaming machine
Dell's 15-inch G7 gaming laptop offers great performance for a decent price
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Buyer's guide
Check out our choices for the best Windows laptops out there
Only one winner
Should you get an XPS 13 or a Surface Laptop?
Surface
Reuse and save
The existing Surface Pro Type Cover works with the Surface Pro 6
Buyer's guide
Expand connectivity on your Surface Laptop 2 with a Surface Dock
Yes you can
Reuse your current cases on the new Surface Pro 6
Better late than never
Watch Microsoft introduce the Surface Laptop 2, Surface Pro 6, and more
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Gaming
Who needs keyboards anyway?
How to set up and use Xbox Chatpad on Windows 10 PCs
Prepare for battle
Battletech 'Flashpoint' expansion now available to preorder for $20
Mutate
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden developers offer peek behind the curtain
Difficult Choices Ahead
Witcher adventure 'Thronebreaker' shows off more gameplay footage
Analysis
Apps
October Surprise
OneNote picking up cloud attachments, tag search, and more this month
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Check it off the List
Mail and Calendar for Windows 10 adds shortcut to Microsoft To-Do
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Transparently Pretty
Awesome Tube gets Fluent Design overhaul with major update
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The Slow Roll
New PowerPoint inking tools and more head to Slow ring Office Insiders
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Windows Central podcasts
The future of Windows
Windows Central Podcast 107: Project xCloud, Cortana moves, and more
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New Surfaces!
Windows Central Podcast 106: New Surfaces, October 2018 Update, WCOS
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Emphasize the T
Windows Central Podcast 105: RTM, Edge, Surface, and more
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Recorded September 7 2018
Windows Central Podcast 104: New Surface hardware is coming, and more
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Recorded August 24 2018
Windows Central Podcast 103: RTM is near, broken Surface Go, and more
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Deals
Smarter lights
Add some color with the $40 Philips Hue smart dimmable flood light
Unique
Lenovo is discounting ThinkPad laptops down to Black Friday prices
Do it all
Setup a Wi-Fi system with the $270 Netgear Orbi router and cable modem
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INCREDIBLE
Rent superhero films and Marvel movies from Thor to the Incredibles for $2
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Tease of what's to come?
Never-before-seen HoloLens headset makes appearance in NASA video
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VR Arcade
Mario Kart VR has landed in Washington, D.C. — and it is amazing
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Mixing it up
Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps hit general availability
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Get yourself the latest
These are all the new games expected to hit the HTC Vive in October
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Windows 10
Preview time
Windows 10 preview build 18262 heads out to Fast ring, Skip Ahead Insiders
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Move on to avoid surprises
Windows 10's Disk Cleanup is no longer the best tool to free up space
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Share your office space
Upgrade Office 365 Personal to Home to use it on more devices
SECURE LOGIN
The fingerprint scanners you need to add Windows Hello to your PC
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Mobile
The last Windows Phone
The Wileyfox Pro Windows phone is a sad reminder of happier times
breaking it all down
#AskDanWindows Episode 54 tackles Type-C, Surfaces, xCloud and more!
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xCloud Andromeda
Project xCloud and why Surface 'Andromeda' should gun for a gaming focus
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But is it Andromeda?
Microsoft patent points to a flexible, single-screen folding Surface device
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Ink on the outside
New Surface 'Andromeda' patent points to exterior inking
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Protecting your laptop
Best cases to protect your Dell Inspiron 15 7000
Dell's Inspiron 15 7000 is a series of stunning notebooks. After buying one, you'll want to pick up one of these cases to protect the premium Windows 10 device.
Orbi power
How many Orbi mesh points do you need?
If you're in the market for a mesh Wi-Fi system, you can't go work with Orbi's router and satellites to cover your home. Thanks to their large Wi-Fi coverage and speed, you might not need as many devices as you think.
RAM upgrade
Can you upgrade the RAM in Synology's DS119j NAS?
Unfortunately, due to its budget-friendly pricing, the DS119j from Synology does not allow you to access the RAM. You'll want another model if you plan to do more intense tasks.
Coming Soon(ish)
Stellaris: Console Edition gets Q1 2019 release window on Xbox One
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Publisher Paradox Interactive has announced a Q1 2019 launch window for spacefaring strategy title Stellaris, along with the debut of a new trailer.
Classics Enhanced
The Orange Box, other Valve classics now Xbox One X enhanced
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The Orange Box, Left for Dead, and more are the latest Xbox 360 backward compatible titles to get Xbox One X enhancements.
Best 🇬🇧 Deals
UK Daily Deals: Fitbit trackers, Amazon Echo and Fire devices, and more
We scout out the day's best UK deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out the big discounts on Fitbit trackers and other fitness accessories, Amazon Echo and Fire hardware, Xbox Live Gold membership, Amazon Music Unlimited, and much more.
Pre-load to the Wild West
Here's Red Dead Redemption 2's launch trailer, pre-loading starts Friday
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You'll be able to begin pre-loading Red Dead Redemption 2 very soon.
Lost but not forgotten
Where to find the spring exclusive barn find in Forza Horizon 4
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Our Forza Horizon 4 barn find guide uncovers 15 hidden cars and map locations to find them yourself.
Beefy
Red Dead Redemption 2's install size hits 107 GB for Xbox One
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Red Dead Redemption 2's install size is going to make your storage device blush.
next-level mobility
This is the new Samsung Galaxy Book2 running a Snapdragon 850
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Samsung has announced its Samsung Galaxy Book2, backed by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 850, joining the growing range of Always Connected PCs.
Buyer's guide
Surface Book 2 is our choice for best 15-inch laptop
The Surface Book 2 is an outstanding 15-inch laptop, though there are plenty of other options.
Free Play Days
Halo Wars 2, Conan Exiles free to play this weekend with Xbox Live Gold
Xbox Live Gold members can jump into Halo Wars 2 and Conan Exiles for free this weekend.
Escape the blue
List of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 vehicles
With the addition of Blackout to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game modes comes new vehicles to move around the map. Here we give you the definitive list of all the vehicles in Black Ops 4: Blackout.
4K HDR in your pocket
This is the best external capture card for the Xbox One X
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If you want an external capture card to use with your Xbox One X then look no further. The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra is the one you want.
Untethered
How to use a Wi-Fi dongle to connect Synology DS119j NAS wirelessly
You don't have to wire the Synology DS119j to your network in order to connect to other devices and the outside world. Here's how to use a Wi-Fi dongle.
Amazon
Where's the best place to buy Synology DS119j NAS?
The best place to buy the Synology DS119j is from Amazon, taking advantage of low pricing and solid customer support.
Maximum protection
Best hard-shell, protective cases for the Dell Inspiron 15 5570
Protecting our technology has to be a high priority these days. As laptops become thinner and less robust we need to look at cases to keep them safe. Here are the best hard cases we could find for your Inspiron 15in 5570.
Poor Sean Bean
Hitman 2 lets you kill Sean Bean again
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Recently, Warner Bros. announced that Hitman 2 would launch on Xbox One and other platforms on November 13, 2018. In order to become the perfect assassin, you have to blend into the crowd, exploit the environment, and trick numerous personalities.
Break it early
How to play the Fallout 76 beta
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What we know about the Fallout 76 beta, how to sign-up, and its release date.
Time to Stretch
Lenovo's premium Yoga C930 2-in-1 now available starting at $1,400
The Lenovo Yoga C930, a premium 2-in-1 with Dolby Vision HDR and Intel's 8th Generation processors, is now available for $1,400.