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Under the hood
Details on Xbox streaming console leak, backed by Project xCloud
Full Steam ahead
Steam Xbox One cross-play tools hinted in beta source code
Rumors abound
Xbox rumor-mill points to another dual next-gen console release
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Ouch
Kingdom Hearts III director vows to investigate leaked game
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Save today!
Virtual reality headsets, smart clocks, and more are all discounted today
All worth buying
Finish up your holiday shopping with these great last-minute deals
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Top Holiday Deals & Gifts
No Dollars Necessary
Put your Instant Pot to good use with this free 500-recipe Kindle cookbook
Stock up now
These discounted Anker accessories are great gifts for just about anyone
GREEN THUMB
Cultivate countertop crops with the $90 AeroGarden Harvest Elite
A Better Screen
Amazon’s all-new waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is finally on sale
Don't miss out
Don't miss your rare opportunity to save on the Sonos Play:5 speaker
Nostalgia
The NES and SNES Classic consoles won't last long after the holidays
One day only
Keep an eye on your home with the $20 Wyze Cam 1080p Wireless Smart Camera
October 2018 Update
A mistake
How Microsoft missed the major file-deletion bug in the October Update
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Fixin' It Up
Microsoft issues another batch of fixes for Windows 10 October 2018 Update
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Universal
Intel launches 'modern' graphics drivers for Windows 10
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Time to Update!
Apple fixes October 2018 Update iCloud bug, Microsoft removes upgrade block
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By the numbers
October 2018 Update on less than 3 percent of Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex says
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PC Reviews
Double the fun
ASUS's ZenScreen GO MB16AP is one of the best portable displays available
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ARM power
Lenovo Yoga C630 packs crazy battery life and 4G LTE for just $800
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Pre-built desktop
Acer's Nitro 50 desktop comes stocked with AMD hardware for 1080p gaming
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Buyer's guide
Check out our choices for the best Windows laptops out there
So damn good
The ASUS ZenBook 15 is a laptop that closes the year out on a high
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Gaming
Save on Storage
These 5 cheap external drives pair perfectly with Xbox One
Black and Red
Dishonored 2 and Death of the Outsider get black-and-white modes
So many choices
The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...
Coming soon
First-person adventure ‘The Sojourn’ wants you to question reality
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Very Fair
Discord gives Steam competition with 90 percent revenue going to developers
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Analysis
Surface
Centaurus
Move over Andromeda — here comes Surface 'Centaurus'
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mini 4G
Surface Go with LTE is solid but misses the mark on battery life and price
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bel art
Surface Studio 2 is ridiculously pricey — and even more droolworthy
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Microsoft vs Google
Should you get a Surface Pro 6 over a Pixel Slate?
Windows Central Podcasts
How it's done
All the tech gear we use to record the Windows Central Podcast
A monumental shift for Edge
On this week's podcast... Microsoft Edge, Surface Centaurus, ARM, and more
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The future of Surface
Windows Central Podcast 114: Surface 2019, Windows Lite, and new icons
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Episode 113
Windows Central Podcast 113: Microsoft Launcher 5.1, Surface Go LTE
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Apps
Custom browsing
Vivaldi is a unique Chromium-based browser you should try
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Up-to-date
Missing Office features? Your apps may need an update. Here's how to do it.
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Sounding the Alarm
Mozilla says Edge's move to Chromium cedes too much control to Google
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Better all the time
Microsoft Whiteboard updated with background colors, grid lines, and more
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
More content!
You can play Oculus Rift games on Windows Mixed Reality thanks to Revive
Buyer's guide
Run Windows Mixed Reality on the cheap with these pre-built PCs
That's A Wrap
Zenimax wins settlement from Facebook over stolen VR code
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Keep your gear safe
The best headset stands for your Oculus Rift
Mobile
Apples and oranges
Comparing the Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro isn't as simple as you think
Thinking about device sizes
Does size matter with Andromeda? Microsoft thinks so.
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Digital Health, To-Do, and more are all new in Microsoft Launcher 5.1
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Blink and you'll miss it
Surface 'Andromeda' might use face detection for intuitive volume controls
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All Recent
Buyer's guide
Check out these excellent Windows 10 laptops that come with LTE support
Need a quality Windows 10 laptop that can stay connected while on the go? Check out this roundup of the best devices complete with LTE modem.
Under the hood
Details on Xbox streaming console leak, backed by Project xCloud
Early details on Microsoft’s upcoming streaming Xbox console have leaked, designed for Project xCloud.
Stock up now
These discounted Anker accessories are great gifts for just about anyone
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Save on Anker power banks, wireless chargers, Bluetooth headphones and speakers, and much more this month!
GREEN THUMB
Cultivate countertop crops with the $90 AeroGarden Harvest Elite
Sits on your counter, grows plants via water, and comes with everything you need for the first crop.
Microsoft vs Google
Should you get a Surface Pro 6 over a Pixel Slate?
The Surface Pro 6 and Google Pixel Slate are closer matched than you might think. So which should you buy?
Don't miss out
Don't miss your rare opportunity to save on the Sonos Play:5 speaker
We basically never see deals like this. Move quickly if you're interested.
Protect against RSI
These are the best ergonomic keyboards for wrist wellness
Repetitive strain injury is never fun, and it can affect people who spend hours in front of their PCs without support when typing. Here are a few ergonomic keyboards that can lend a helping hand.
One day only
Keep an eye on your home with the $20 Wyze Cam 1080p Wireless Smart Camera
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This indoor camera is wireless and features night vision, along with the ability to record or livestream footage in 1080p HD.
Full Steam ahead
Steam Xbox One cross-play tools hinted in beta source code
Newly-added Steam Beta code suggests official Xbox One cross-play tools may be on the horizon.
Smile for the camera
Should you buy a webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition?
If you're using a desktop or any PC that doesn't come with Windows Hello, you should check out an external webcam that supports Windows Hello.
Rumors abound
Xbox rumor-mill points to another dual next-gen console release
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Microsoft is gearing up not one, but two consoles to tackle next-gen gaming. Here's what we think we know so far.
Ouch
Kingdom Hearts III director vows to investigate leaked game
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Kingdom Hearts III is coming to Xbox One on January 29, 2019 with Xbox One X enhancements in tow. However, it seems like some of the Xbox One copies are out in the wild as we were able to obtain some images of individuals with the discs.
Save today!
Virtual reality headsets, smart clocks, and more are all discounted today
We have our eyes on the deals all day long so you can take a break. Be sure to check out the big discounts on the Oculus Go virtual reality headset, the Amazon Echo Wall Clock, the PlayStation Classic, and more!
All worth buying
Finish up your holiday shopping with these great last-minute deals
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Don't get caught writing an IOU for a gift that you waited too long to order!
This week in esports
Heroes of the Storm could be heading to the books of history
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Heroes of the Storm isn't doing too well. The game isn't performing how Activision Blizzard would like and has led to the developer-publisher canceling all esport tournament plans.
escape reality
Experience VR with the Oculus Go at its lowest price to date
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The biggest price drop we've seen!
Keep an eye on the time
Amazon's new $30 Echo Wall Clock puts all your timers at eye level
Just one more piece of convenience to add to your smart home.
Home Security
Get $20 off and a free Echo Dot with Amazon's $179 Ring Alarm system
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Keep an eye on every entrance to your home.
More than Gold
Red Dead Redemption 2’s microtransactions are quite expensive
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Recently, Rockstar Games announced Red Dead Online's availability to the general public. Red Dead Online is a connected online experience set against the backdrop of Red Dead Redemption 2's massive open world.
Play and Save
Get a $25 gift card and $25 off the PlayStation Classic retro console
Perfect Christmas gift... for yourself.