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Vant to suck your blood
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 focuses on player choice
Do it
Request F.E.A.R. and Condemned 2 for Xbox backward compatibility
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wow I want this
Xbox Project xCloud's coolest thing is its approach to phones
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Simplified Tuning
Intel launches Graphics Command Center app on Microsoft Store
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Alexa, turn it up
Amazon's portable Alexa-enabled Tap speaker has never been more affordable
Rule them all
The Logitech Harmony 650 universal remote control is on sale for $30
Compute this
Invest in the fully-loaded SkyTech Legacy Mini PC on sale for $1,000
Hertz Donut
The Dell 27-inch 1080p monitor has plenty of great features for just $150
Up Up and Away
This United Airlines credit card bonus has a $1,000 value
Windows 10
The Carcass of Groove Music
On this week's podcast ... Windows 7, Halo on PC, Groove Music, and more
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RTM is near
Windows 10 19H1 build 18362 is rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring
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Keep 'em Rollin'
Windows 10 20H1 build 18860 rolls out to Skip Ahead Insiders
Upgrade or remain?
If you're still on Windows 7, would a free upgrade offer make you switch?
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Fixes Ahoy
Microsoft pushes fixes to Windows 10 April 2018 Update and older versions
PC Reviews
Buyer's guide
These are the best alternatives to Microsoft's Surface Laptop 2
Apples and Surfaces
Should you get a Surface Laptop 2 or a MacBook Pro?
modest gains
Review: Huawei's updated MateBook X Pro is practically perfect
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Apple vs. Microsoft... again
Should you get a Surface Pro 6 or a MacBook Air (2018)?
Mid-range PC gaming
Review: Lenovo Legion Y7000 prioritizes performance over flashy features
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Gaming
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Does Xbox One X really improve loading times? We did some testing to see.
IT'S REALLY DIFFICULT
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is even harder than Dark Souls
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A disc-free option
The disc-less Xbox One S All Digital should launch on May 7, 2019
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Best GPU for Playing Anthem on PC
Going Rogue
Toggling Rogue in The Division 2 is simple and easy
Analysis
Surface
microSD to the rescue
Upgrade the storage in your Surface Book 2 without breaking the bank
slightly better
Microsoft Surface Headphones get first quality-improvement firmware update
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Doodle away
Looking for a solid alternative to the Surface Pen? We have you covered.
Buyer's guide
Protect your Surface Pro with one of these great cases
Windows Central Podcasts
The Carcass of Groove Music
On this week's podcast ... Windows 7, Halo on PC, Groove Music, and more
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Recorded March 8 2019
On this week's podcast ... Death of the Band, WCOS scoops, and more
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HoloLens 2
Windows Central Podcast 124: All about HoloLens 2
Santorini OS
Windows Central Podcast 123: Santorini and WCOS
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Apps
Hello, Firefox
Firefox now works with Windows Hello for web authentication
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Preview time
Skype Insiders can now preview photos and files before sending them
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Digital Collab
Microsoft Whiteboard comes to Teams meetings in preview
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Beta time
Microsoft Launcher beta updated with redesigned weather widget, much more
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Familiar fun
Oculus Rift S hands on: A modest but critical update
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So much new stuff!
Here's what's going on with the Oculus Rift S
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Dive into the future
Make sure your computer is ready for Oculus Rift S by checking its specs
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I Can See Clearly Now
HP Reverb WMR headset is all about comfort
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Extra VR
Your Rift experience is about to get a lot better with these accessories
Mobile
Going mobile
These are our favorite touch-screen PC games in the Store
Beautiful Windows
How to make your Android phone look like a Windows phone
A mistake?
Xbox Live is coming to Android, iOS, but not Nintendo Switch (Update)
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Pockect PC vs folding phone
Surface Andromeda PC may have offered more than today's folding phones
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Still alive
Cortana 3.2 for Android brings new home screen UI and To-Do support
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Save up to $40 on Amazon's latest Echo devices in this limited-time sale
Amazon has a number of Echo deals today, including savings on the Echo Show, Echo Dot, and more.
Alexa, turn it up
Amazon's portable Alexa-enabled Tap speaker has never been more affordable
Take Alexa on the go.
Vant to suck your blood
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 focuses on player choice
Paradox Interactive announced it'll release Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II, the sequel to the cult classic action game that debuted in 2004, in 2020. We got a small look at the game at GDC.
Rule them all
The Logitech Harmony 650 universal remote control is on sale for $30
Get rid of your other remotes and get that living room under control.
Compute this
Invest in the fully-loaded SkyTech Legacy Mini PC on sale for $1,000
The computer uses a GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card, a Ryzen 7 1700 CPU, and more. Excellent price for the build.
Do it
Request F.E.A.R. and Condemned 2 for Xbox backward compatibility
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The F.E.A.R. series and Condemned 2: Bloodshot contain some of the most riveting horror games ever made. The F.E.A.R. series set a new standard for first-person shooters which provided jump scares around every corner.
Hertz Donut
The Dell 27-inch 1080p monitor has plenty of great features for just $150
Includes a 144 Hz refresh rate, FreeSync, and USB ports.
Game on Gamers
Grab hold of a new white Xbox wireless controller on sale for $38
Replace an old controller or just have a spare one for some couch multiplayer.
Sounds Good
Start the party with Tronsmart's portable Bluetooth speaker on sale for $31
Just stick this bad boy in the middle of the room and stream your favorite tunes all around.
wow I want this
Xbox Project xCloud's coolest thing is its approach to phones
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Microsoft's approach to Project xCloud mobile game streaming is unlike anything the rest of the market is doing, and that's perfect.
Buyer's guide
Struggling to choose a Surface Pro 6? We can help.
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Not sure which Surface Pro you should buy? We can help.
Simplified Tuning
Intel launches Graphics Command Center app on Microsoft Store
Intel wants to take the guesswork out of tuning your graphics with the new "Graphics Command Center" app on the Microsoft Store.
Loading...
Does Xbox One X really improve loading times? We did some testing to see.
Microsoft boasts a “50 percent faster” hard drive on Xbox One X, over standard models. But what does this actually mean in real-world scenarios? We take a look.
Gametime
Extend or start an Xbox Live Gold membership with three months for only $11
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With this deal, you'll score a digital code to immediately unlock all of Xbox Live Gold's features today.
Buyer's guide
These are the best alternatives to Microsoft's Surface Laptop 2
If you're in the market for a new laptop, but Microsoft's Surface Laptop 2 isn't doing it for you, check out our picks for best Surface Laptop 2 alternatives that you can buy right now.
So many choices
Xbox games releasing next week: Final Fantasy VII, Outward, and more
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Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One, but which ones truly stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms next week. Next week we have a few new "AAA" release Xbox One.
Get Them All
Xbox Critically Acclaimed Sale discounts lauded games like Celeste
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Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. However, sometimes there are special sales like this week's "Critically Acclaimed" promotion.
Enter here now!
Enter now to win in a Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Xbox bundle!
We're already enjoying The Division 2 on Xbox, and we know you will too, so we're giving you the chance to win the game and some white-hot accessories to make your gaming days complete! Enter here and you could win!
Store wars
Epic Games Store title exclusivity: Are the PR headaches worth it?
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The Epic Games Store has been making waves, often for the wrong reasons. Here's how Epic's push into distribution has been creating headaches.
Alerts Incoming
Windows 7 patch prepares to alert users to impending end of support
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Windows 7 is nearing its end-of-support date, and Microsoft has released a patch for the OS that will begin alerting users to its impending demise.