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Get the mod to experience Fallout 76 now!
So pretty
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No Man's Sky Xbox One footage appears online
Must Have
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Resident Evil 2: Collector's Edition goes up for preorder
video rant
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Why the Windows 10 on ARM haters are all wrong (video)
Good news
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Satya Nadella says Microsoft will continue to invest aggressively in gaming
Time to kill some alien robots
Mothergunship for Xbox One is DOOM meets Rogue, and it's SOOO great
PC reviews
Budget Gaming
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Lenovo's Legion Y530 is an understated budget gaming laptop
Affordable and completely average
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Lenovo's IdeaPad 330 is a solid 17-inch laptop ... once you install an SSD
Bee-yoo-T-full
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Take a close look at the near-perfect Lenovo ThinkPad T480 in our review
the best ultrabook for me
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How Dan made the Lenovo X1 Carbon the best laptop for him
terrible design
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Intel version of HP's Envy x2 is awful — but not for the reasons you expect
Gaming
Much needed new coat of paint
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10 classic Xbox games we'd love to see remastered
Early Avatar Access
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How to use new Xbox One Avatars before they're released
Lots of Gamers
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Xbox Live hits 57 million monthly active users in FY18 Q4
Let's get super
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Get the lowdown on the upcoming Marvel Powers United VR
Apps
On A Roll
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Microsoft Store for Windows 10 rolls out refreshed look, remote installs
Math is fun
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These are the best calculator apps available for Windows 10
On A Roll
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OneDrive desktop client getting 'battery saver' improvements and more
Ready for Launch
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Microsoft Launcher beta gets new icon gestures and family controls
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Become a Hero
Oculus announces $399 Rift bundle with Marvel Powers United VR
Feels like home
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You can add your own custom environments to Windows Mixed Reality
Shambling to VR
'The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners' VR game announced at Comic-Con
New vistas
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Skyloft adds a bit of environmental variety to Windows Mixed Reality
Deals
Get one now
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Treat yourself to this AmazonBasics paper shredder for $24 today
Back down in price
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The Instant Pot 6-quart programmable cooker has dropped to $75
Games Galore
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Microsoft just crushed Prime Day's sale on Xbox Game Pass
240HZ forever
The Alienware 25 1080p monitor is down to $340 with a $100 gift card
Mobile
With PWAs everyone progresses
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Why PWAs may ultimately benefit Google more than Microsoft
Coming when it's ready
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What's going on with Microsoft's Surface Andromeda device?
Appdromeda
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For Surface 'Andromeda' to succeed, it absolutely needs these mobile apps
Say cheese!
Does Microsoft need a dedicated Photos app on Android and iOS?
Weighing the cost
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Why Microsoft's Surface 'Andromeda' is critical to the Windows ecosystem
Digital offers
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Lifetime Subscription
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VPNSecure is currently 91% off
April 2018 Update
On The Ups
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April 2018 Update hits 78 percent of Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex claims
Patch it up
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Cumulative update brings fixes for Windows 10 April 2018 Update PCs
250 million devices and counting
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Windows 10 April 2018 Update reaches full availability
Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
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Small cumulative update brings QuickBooks fix for April 2018 Update PCs
App config
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Managing app execution aliases on Windows 10
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Apps we love
Analysis
All recent
Heck of a deal
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Save up to $100 on Lenovo's ARM-powered Miix 630
Lenovo's Miix 630 has only been on the market for a week, but you can already shave up to $100 off its usual $899 price tag.
Portable Data
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Microsoft, Google and more team up on new data transfer standard
Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Twitter are teaming up to make it much easier to transfer data between apps and services.
Privacy is important
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Is NordVPN or IPVanish VPN the better choice for you?
These two premier VPN services offer a lot of value, but there are some key differences you should know about.
Watch listen read
What Team Windows Central is watching, reading, and listening to this week
Check out out media recommendations to see what Team Windows Central is enjoying this week.
Nice and shiny
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Tips for better Skype, FaceTime, and Hangouts video calls
Frequently video chat with friends, co-workers, or podcasters? Here are a few tips to help you look like a pro.
Pretty Hard
Ghost Recon Wildlands gets permadeath mode on Xbox One and PC
Ghost Recon Wildlands is heavily discounted during the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, and to generate some buzz, Ubisoft revealed a new mode coming to the game. "Special Operation 2" is the second free update for Ghost Recon Wildlands' second year.
By the numbers
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Cloud growth pushes Microsoft to $30.1 billion in Q4 revenue
Microsoft's Q4 earnings are in, showing $30.1 billion in revenue and another quarter of year-over-year growth.
Rebuild what was lost
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New Kingdom Come DLC is slow, but both fun and rewarding
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance's first major content expansion, you have the chance to rebuild the town of Pribyslavitz in your own image. This process is slow, but it ends up being rewarding and fun overall.
Get the Deals
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Minecraft Marketplace summer sale brings big discounts on community packs
Minecraft is joining the summer sale madness with major price cuts on community packs from its in-game Marketplace.
After the Bell
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Catch Windows Central's Daniel Rubino on Fox Business this afternoon
Windows Central Executive Editor Daniel Rubino will be on hand to discuss Microsoft's latest earnings report on Fox Business' "After The Bell" this afternoon.
TERRA STORAGE
How to set up and install a TerraMaster NAS
Here's all you need to know when setting up your new TerraMaster NAS.
Keep 'em coming
New Sea of Thieves patch adds more lore and modifies flags
Sea of Thieves usually receives weekly updates and another one just landed on Xbox One and PC. According to Rare, Patch 1.1.7 brings bug fixes and performance improvements, along with extended lore around the story of Merrick. The patch is 700 MB.
Finally
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No Man's Sky up for digital preorder on Xbox One
A few months ago, Hello Games surprised Xbox One owners by announcing No Man's Sky for Microsoft's platform. Physical preorders went up on Amazon months ago, but today Hello Games listed the game for digital preorder on the Microsoft Store.
Keep it cool
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Best Xbox One X Cooling Systems
Are you worried about your Xbox One X overheating? There are a few solutions on the market for additional ventilation.
Small and portable
Aukey's mini Bluetooth speaker is down to its lowest price ever right now
Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes and sizes, and if you're looking for an ultra-portable option, this may be the one for you.
Atomic Buyer's Guide
Which Fallout 76 edition is best for you?
We’ve wrapped up every Fallout 76 edition, its preorder bonuses, and which copy is best for you.
Ready up Agents
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What we know (so far) about The Division 2
The Division 2 is hotly anticipated and we'll have to wait until E3 2018 to find out the first meaty details. But before the event, some details have already emerged. Here's what we know so far.
Buyer's guide
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Best 2-in-1 laptops
Having a notebook and a tablet in the same device, whether detachable or just convertible, is a very attractive option for many people due to its versatility. We rounded up the best 2-in-1 laptops available now to help you decide what's best!
Last chief standing
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Halo Infinite won’t have a battle royale mode
Despite industry-wide trends, Halo Infinite isn’t seemingly on track for a battle royale mode.
Our Poor Wallets
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These are all the best Xbox Ultimate Game Sale deals
Every year Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users during an Ultimate Game Sale. A wide variety of titles, ranging from small experiences to massive blockbusters, are available for substantially less.