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All good things come to an end
The Walking Dead’s final season starts off with a bang despite rough pacing
That Sound
Turtle Beach unveils new 'Atlas' PC gaming headsets
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Psst...I joined them for the Power Armor
How Fallout 4's Brotherhood of Steel quest line stood out from the rest
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Philips Hue kits, USB-C adapters, and more are discounted today
VR for All
HTC's Viveport subscription service opens its doors to Oculus Rift
PC reviews
Who will win?
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Is the XPS 15 2-in-1 or Huawei MateBook X Pro better suited to your needs?
Fake News
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Do you need the more expensive Surface Go? Probably not.
It bounces!
Dell's Latitude 7212 is a durable tablet meant for life in the field
feeling slow
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How much slower is the $399 version of the Surface Go?
Exceeding expectations
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Check out our full Surface Go review! (Hint: We really like it ... )
Surface
Buyer's guide
Have a Surface Book? You need to see these awesome accessories.
Buyers Guide
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Increase your Surface Go's screen real estate with a great external display
Fitting in
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Here are 5 reasons why the Surface Go makes a good device for kids
Go get a sleeve
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These are the four best Surface Go sleeves available right now
Gaming
Can't Wait
Popular 'Heretic Kingdoms' saga continues on Xbox with Shadows Awakening
The cutting edge
Rainbow Six Siege ‘Maverick’ is a new blowtorch Operator
Discord between services
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Hey, Microsoft: Ignore the threat of Discord at your own peril
Finally
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Road Redemption for Xbox One lets you steal and kill your way to the top
Apps
Breaking!
Microsoft Edge beta for Android rolls out breaking news alerts and more
Text from your Desktop
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Skype Preview for Android will soon relay SMS messages from your PC and Mac
Upscaling and downscaling
HD Video Converter Factory Pro makes video conversion easy on Windows 10
Breaking!
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Breaking news alerts and more come to Microsoft Edge beta for iOS
Windows Central podcasts
Recorded August 10th 2018
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On the latest Windows Central Podcast ... Surface Go fake news, and more
Recorded August 3rd 2018
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On the latest edition of the Windows Central Podcast ... Surface, Go!
Recorded July 27 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 99: Why change the shrimp?
Recorded July 20th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
Recorded July 10 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 97: Surface Go Go Go!
Deals
Smart Lights
This $100 Philips Hue starter kit has two color smart bulbs and a hub
A Sound Deal
Prices start at just £11 in this one-day sale on TaoTronics speakers
Alexa for less
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The Echo Dot is just £35 at Amazon UK right now
Always Connected
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Anker's new $20 PowerPort Cube fits plenty of power in its compact design
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
It's in the game
Vreal might (one day) be the best way to watch VR content
No need for that
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Mount your Vive lighthouses without putting holes in the wall
Community discussion
Have you had success using Windows Mixed Reality with Surface Book 2?
Buyer's guide
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Here are the best Windows Mixed Reality games you can play right now
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Mobile
Android + Windows
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Here's where Microsoft can improve its PC-phone synergy
Get more from Your Phone
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How to set up and use the Your Phone app on Windows 10
It's Apple vs. Microsoft ... again
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Should you get a Surface Go or an iPad? Well, that depends...
Everything so far
390
What we know about Microsoft's 'Andromeda' device so far
Fold em up
Will Samsung beat Microsoft to the folding 'smartphone'?
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Suck it In
ASUS new ROG Zephyrus S is the 'world's thinnest gaming laptop'
ROG is launching what it says is the "world's thinnest gaming laptop," the ROG Zephyrus S.
So pretty
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Cortana-powered GLAS thermostat now available to preorder for $319
A year after it was initially teased, Johnson Controls' elegant Cortana-powered GLAS thermostat is now up for preorder.
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Listen up
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Samsung announces a pair of Harman co-branded premium soundbars
Samsung has announced two new co-branded soundbars that come from its acquisition of Harmon International Industries last year.
Splotch!
Latest Hitman 2 trailer focuses on tactics and slapping foes with fish
Today, Warner Bros. released a new Hitman 2 trailer which focuses on a variety of features coming to the game on November 13, 2018. In order to become the perfect assassin, you have to blend into the crowd, exploit the environment, and trick guards.
To Pay or not to Pay
Do you use Microsoft Pay?
Believe it or not, Microsoft has its own payment and wallet service that allows you to make purchases with stored bank cards and take full advantage of supported loyalty programs. Do you use it?
Variety
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New Battlefield V trailer throws you head-first into World War II
Today, EA released a new trailer for Battlefield V, an upcoming first-person shooter set in World War II. The game features single-player campaign scenarios similar to Battlefield 1.
Coming Along Nicely
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Select Xbox Insiders can now test Xbox Avatars on Windows 10
Yesterday, a lot of new features hit Alpha – Skip Ahead and Alpha Ring Xbox Insiders. Aside from the new "Shopping Cart" functionality and the first build of the Avatar Store, select Xbox Insiders got a chance to access Xbox Avatars on Windows 10.
All about power
NZXT E500 is a great Seasonic-made performance PSU
NZXT teamed up with reputable PSU maker Season to create the new "smart" E series of power supplies. We took the 500W model for a spin to see if it's worth the price.
Connected storage
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Here's how to use the FreeNAS tools to set up a home file server
Setting up FreeNAS, a popular open-source network attached storage (NAS) solution, is not a difficult task. Here's how to get started and configure a working home server.
Finally
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Select Xbox Insiders can now broadcast entire Xbox One dashboard on Mixer
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that a "Shopping Cart" feature was making its way to select Xbox Insiders. Well, another feature that slipped under the radar has to be the ability to broadcast everything on your dashboard now when you're streaming.
SUCH A TEASE
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Intel debuts smoky, dramatic teaser for upcoming discrete graphics card
Intel is stoking the hype early ahead of the planned 2020 entry in the world of discrete graphics.
Grab free loot
How to unlock free Rainbow Six Siege charms with Twitch Drops
How to claim free Rainbow Six Siege charms with Six Major Twitch Drops on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
Woops
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Microsoft's Your Phone app no longer works with April 2018 Update PCs
Though Your Phone became available for Windows 10 users on the April 2018 Update this week, Microsoft has pulled it back, stating that it's not quite ready to venture out of its Windows Insider confines.
Trick it Out
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Microsoft's Mouse and Keyboard Center now works with Surface Mobile Mouse
Microsoft's Mouse and Keyboard Center has snagged an update, bringing support for the Surface Mobile Mouse, along with custom DPI settings for the Microsoft and Surface Arc mice.
Here Kitty
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Conan Exiles pets and taming update detailed
Conan Exiles is a great game that seems like a much more substantial experience than when it first appeared in Xbox Game Preview. Xbox One owners should give this title another chance because almost everything about it has changed.
Keep on keepin' on
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Your Xbox Controller won't miss a beat thanks to these charging gadgets
In a world where wireless controllers are now standard, rechargeable batteries are crucial. Here are some of the best charging options for XBox One controllers.
A new experience
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You can now order Razer's Nommo Pro surround sound system for $500
It may not be the cheapest option out there, but we imagine the sound will blow you away.
On A Roll
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OneDrive's 'Known Folder Move' now rolling out to everyone
OneDrive's "Known Folder Move" feature is now available to everyone, making it easier to keep your important files protected and in sync with your OneDrive account.
Incoming
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Big Sticky Notes update teased, headed to Skip Ahead Insiders 'soon'
Microsoft Sticky Notes is set to roll out a big update to version 3.0 for Windows Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring "soon."