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The OG
More original Xbox games come to Xbox One backward compatibility today
Better Together
AMD's Combat Crate bundles a motherboard, CPU and GPU in one package
Virtual points are cool
Microsoft says it isn't working on the Xbox career system, but it should be
new patent applications
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'Andromeda' watch: New April patents reveal hinge gestures and more
Gotta Store 'Em All
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Bitwarden password manager comes to the Microsoft Store
Windows Central Digital Offers
MCSA certification looks great on your IT resume; this $29 bundle can help
Windows 10
Post upgrade file recovery
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Recovering lost files after an upgrade on Windows 10
Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
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Windows 10 preview build 17655 heads out to Skip Ahead Insiders
WMR RS4
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We go hands-on with Windows Mixed Reality's new Skyloft environment
Windows 10 Diet Edition
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Windows 10 Lean is a new edition of Windows for devices with 16GB storage
Surface
bamboo time
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Review of the Toast wood cover for new Surface Pro
Surface protection
These 6 cases keep your Surface Pro 4 safe and stylish
Buyer's guide
These are the best sleeves and cases available for your Surface Laptop
the power of trees
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Bringing a wood finish to the Surface Book 2 with a Toast cover
Gaming
Consider it experimental for now!
Want to play Nintendo Switch games on PC? Here's how!
Another One
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Microsoft sued by patent troll over graphics technology
Beasts and Barbarians
Is Conan Exiles worth revisiting for the new content? Let's take a look.
PC master race needs Master Chief
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection needs to come to PC — here's why
PC reviews
MrMobile reviews...
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Huawei MateBook X Pro: More than a MacBook clone
MrMobile says...
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The LG Gram is still the lightest laptop around
working never looked so good
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Review of the 2018 Lenovo X1 Carbon reveals a nearly perfect laptop
Moar cores ftw
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This new quad-core ZenBook packs great performance in a value package
Apps
Keeping Cortana Cool
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Cortana Device Setup rolling out support for GLAS thermostat
Back it up
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Microsoft Authenticator testing account backup and recovery on iOS
Sharing is caring
3
OneDrive picks up new sharing experience on Android and iOS
Play all the things
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Pandora Premium now available on Xbox One
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
For those with less room
These Vive games are perfect if you have standing room only
In the Tube
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Tubecast VR brings immersive YouTube videos to Windows Mixed Reality
Buyers Guide
These pre-built gaming PCs have enough power to run the HTC Vive Pro
Privacy matters
What does your VR headset know about you, and who is it telling?
Deals
Extra Storage
Expand your Surface Book's storage with this $56 SanDisk 200GB microSD card
Great deals
Amazon's Echo Dot Kids Edition bundles are a smart purchase for children
Save today!
Today's best deals: the Instant Pot mini, monitors, adapters, and more!
Secure your stuff
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Kryptonite bike locks are on sale, with prices starting at $19
Fall Creators Update
On A Roll
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New cumulative update rolling out to Fall Creators Update PCs
Inching Forward
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Fall Creators Update now on 90 percent of Windows 10 PCs
Movin' On Up
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Fall Creators Update now covers 85 percent of Windows 10 PCs
Patched Up
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New cumulative update brings handful of fixes to Fall Creators Update PCs
Digital offers
Windows Central Digital Offers
Learn to fend off hackers and get CompTIA Security+ certified!
Digital Offers
Become a Salesforce wizard with this $30 certification bundle
Windows Central Digital Offers
Get the Ultimate Cisco Certification Super Bundle for just $49!
Windows Central Digital Offers
Pay just $50 to host your website for life with Dragify
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Analysis
Microsoft says it isn't working on the Xbox career system, but it should be
The Xbox "career system" isn't in active development, but it would have modernized engagement on Xbox Live in a way achievements no longer can.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection needs to come to PC — here's why
With Halo: The Master Chief Collection getting a massive patch at some point this year, Xbox fans of older Halo games will be good to go. But what about the PC crowd? Here's why they should get a piece of the action, too.
Microsoft's 'intelligent edge,' and how it impacts the world
Microsoft's recent reorganization highlights the company's cloud and 'intelligent edge' focus. Here's what the intelligent edge and its impact on the world.
All recent
Moar power!
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The right way to upgrade your PC's GPU
Getting a new graphics card for your PC is exciting. Upgrading is mostly a simple process, but there important steps to follow.
Not Good
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E-waste recycler hit with prison sentence for selling Windows restore discs
A California man is now headed to prison on charges of conspiracy and criminal copyright infringement for creating Windows restore discs.
Don't lose the disc
These are the 4 best laptops with optical drives in 2018
Need a new laptop but can't bear to lose the optical drive? It's not as common as it once was but there are still some great laptops that boast one.
Gotta Go Fast
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Sonic Mania Plus will speed onto PC and consoles in July
SEGA has announced the launch date for Sonic Mania Plus on PC and consoles — July 17.
Hardcore or Bust
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Phantom Trigger is a neon-filled slasher with Xbox Play Anywhere support
Phantom Trigger is a new Xbox Play Anywhere title that pits players against hordes of neon demons.
Make it happen
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Microsoft gaming head Phil Spencer hints at classic Halo on PC
343 Industries let gamers know that it initiated action to protect the Halo intellectual property in the wake of the recent "ElDewrito" PC release. In the same post, the studio said it was very excited about an official Halo experience on PC.
Speak fluently
Master a new language with the best learning software available
Heading to countries around the world to experience different cultures and ways of life is partly what makes vacations and traveling so enticing. Learning a new language and using it abroad makes your time away even more enjoyable.
MCU Heaven
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Avengers assemble for Microsoft Store's Marvel 10th anniversary sale
Catch up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Microsoft Store's Marvel 10th Anniversary Sale.
Bring it, Zombies
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State of Decay 2 and more coming to Xbox Game Pass in May
May's Xbox Game Pass titles include State of Decay 2, The Escapists, Overcooked, and more.
This Deal Sucks
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Today only, these Black + Decker compact hand vacuums are down to just $20
So many colors, so little time.
Alexa please tell me a story
Amazon just announced the new Echo Dot Kids Edition
Amazon also announced upgrades to the FreeTime service, which is designed to help parents with tech-savvy children.
Get your stream on
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These are the very best gaming headsets for Xbox One and PC streamers
Need to mix in sound from your Xbox and PC simultaneously? Check out these great headset options for game streamers.
Fitting in
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Nixplay Seed digital photo frame works well and looks great
It's easy to set up, the display shines, and the kickstand makes it easy to stand up horizontally or vertically. Is it for you? Here's our review.
A must-have
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Every kitchen should have one of these $56 Instant Pot Duo Mini
If you don't already have an Instant Pot in your kitchen, it's time to right that wrong.
3.14159265359
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Save money by building your very own Raspberry Pi NAS
Forget buying a readymade NAS solution. Here's how you can create your own using a $40 Raspberry Pi.
GO WITH THE FLOW
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Opera's new mobile browser works in perfect harmony with your PC
Opera's back with an all new mobile browser complete with Flow, a nifty way to keep your desktop and mobile web browsing in perfect sync.
Fake Diseases
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Theme Hospital successor 'Two Point Hospital' gets new developer diary
Today, Lead Designer Ben Huskins and Lead Animator Chris Knott talked us through the little nuances of character interaction in the game that will bring players' hospitals to life. Sega says that Two Point Hospital is coming to PC in late 2018.
Dungeon Sweeper
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Runestone Keeper brings Minesweeper-like dungeon crawling to Xbox One
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike puzzle game with role-playing elements. It's set within a dark fantasy world filled with challenges. Following a great cataclysm, the surviving population discovers a mysterious sealed dungeon.
All The Changes
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Xbox One April Update: The complete changelog
Catch up on everything added in the April Xbox Update for Xbox One, including 1440p support, Mixer controller sharing, and more.
Blocky Bois
Final Fantasy XV skin pack brings Noctis and friends to Minecraft
Noctis and the rest of the Final Fantasy XV crew are now available to play in Minecraft with the game's latest skin pack.