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That's A Wrap
Zenimax wins settlement from Facebook over stolen VR code
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Listen up!
We're giving away THREE pairs of Surface Headphones!
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You're Next
Mortal Kombat 11 goes up for preorder on Xbox One
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Dark times
Office for Mac picks up dark mode, Continuity Camera support, and more
Big things come in small packages
Fosmon's Dual Charging Station for Xbox One controllers is a must-have
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Closer look
All the changes included with Windows 10 build 18298
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Top Holiday Deals & Gifts
Pick one up
Amazon has nearly all of its Fire Tablets on sale right now
Alexa, turn on the lights
Light up you home with an Amazon Echo Dot and a LIFX smart bulb for $35
A smart buy
Stream, play, and control everything with the $142 Nvidia Shield TV
Low price
Sleep soundly with a Queen-sized Leesa memory foam mattress for $668
Keep it clean
Blast away annoying dirt with Sun Joe's $159 electric power washer
Like magic
Drop your phone on the $20 Mophie Wireless Charge Pad to power up
Save today!
Wireless chargers, Bluetooth headphones, and more are all discounted today
October 2018 Update
A mistake
How Microsoft missed the major file-deletion bug in the October Update
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Version 1809
October 2018 Update is finally available again — check out our full review
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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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PC Reviews
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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Pre-built gaming
Lenovo's Legion C530 Cube offers budget performance in an unusual case
Pre-built gaming
You can get the same power for less, but Lenovo's Legion T730 looks great
Gaming
Kinda
Is the Surface Laptop 2 good for gaming?
More space needed
Do you really need an external hard drive for your Xbox One?
Another One
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 'The Pillar' adventure launches next week
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Multiple users
Microsoft is bringing multi-user voice recognition to Cortana
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Lock It Down
How to enable Rainbow Six Siege two-step verification (2SV)
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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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LSAT Go
LSAT is going digital and Surface Go is the chosen tablet for admissions
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Windows Central Podcasts
How it's done
All the tech gear we use to record the Windows Central Podcast
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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So much to talk about
Windows Central Podcast 112: October Update, Surface Headphones, Xbox 2019
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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 10
Patch Tuesday
Microsoft releases this month's Patch Tueday updates for Windows 10
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Beta builds
Fast ring Windows 10 Insiders can now access build 18298
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The ultimate guide
How to do a clean installation of Windows 10
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Stay In The Game
Game Bar now lets you view and share screenshots in-game
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Mobile
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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Changing lanes
Today's smartphones are PCs — and that's an opportunity for Microsoft
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All Recent
Buyers Guide
HP's EliteBook x360 1030 has a couple of options for 4G LTE connectivity
HP's impressive HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 has a large set of configuration options, including 4G LTE mobile broadband.
Alexa, turn on the lights
Light up you home with an Amazon Echo Dot and a LIFX smart bulb for $35
Control your lights with just your voice!
That's A Wrap
Zenimax wins settlement from Facebook over stolen VR code
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Back in 2017, ZeniMax Media — the parent company of Bethesda — filed a lawsuit against Oculus, owned by Facebook, for stealing trade secrets and infringing on its copyrights. It seems that former ZeniMax employee John Carmack used its technology.
Take your prints with you!
The best 3D printers to take on-the-go
Sometimes you just need to pick up your printer and travel. That's not always easy, however, so we are to give you some advice on what printers are best for traveling.
Listen up!
We're giving away THREE pairs of Surface Headphones!
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Three lucky winners will each receive a pair of Surface Headphones in this giveaway! Read on for details!
You're Next
Mortal Kombat 11 goes up for preorder on Xbox One
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At The Game Awards 2018, Warner Bros. announced Mortal Kombat 11. The reveal featured a gory fight between Raiden and Scorpion which ended up in the latter's head being blown to bits through some charged electric attack. However, it's not over yet.
Dark times
Office for Mac picks up dark mode, Continuity Camera support, and more
Microsoft Office has secured a new dark mode on macOS Mojave, publicly available with its latest update.
Big things come in small packages
Fosmon's Dual Charging Station for Xbox One controllers is a must-have
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Fosmon offers a premium dual charging station for Xbox One controllers, but is it worth its hefty price tag? Here's what we think.
Closer look
All the changes included with Windows 10 build 18298
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In this guide, we highlight the major changes available in the last two Insider Preview builds for Windows 10 19H1.
Hooray
Obsidian's 'The Outer Worlds' won't feature microtransactions
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Recently, Microsoft announced that it had acquired inXile Entertainment and Obsidian Entertainment. Both companies are working on new projects, and it'll be interesting to see what they come up with down the line.
Kinda
Is the Surface Laptop 2 good for gaming?
The Surface Laptop 2 is a decent portable gaming pal, if you're willing to compromise.
Bake Away
Here are all Destiny 2 'The Dawning' baking recipes
Destiny 2 is a first-person shooter which takes you all over the solar system. Players have to repel an assault on The Last City and stop the Red Legion from destroying the Sun. The title features artwork-like visuals.
No Excuse
Monster Hunter: World gets free trial on Xbox One
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Over the past few months, Monster Hunter: World has received many crossover events. Recently, Capcom announced that Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher series would be joining the game. The company also revealed an expansion called "Iceborne."
Drive fixer
External drive won't show up on Windows 10? Here's the fix.
In this guide, we show you the steps to troubleshoot and fix problems connecting a removable drive that won't show up on Windows 10.
Another One
Here are Fallout 76's patch notes for December 11, December 13 on consoles
Bethesda has a reputation of creating great stories, but its technical prowess is abysmal to say the least. Fallout 76 is the latest title to suffer from a host of issues at launch.
Like magic
Drop your phone on the $20 Mophie Wireless Charge Pad to power up
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This MFi-certified wireless charging solution is at its lowest price in history right now.
Crossovers
Ghost Recon Wildlands gets Ghost Recon Future Soldier content today
Ghost Recon Wildlands is a third-person shooter playable entirely in four-player co-op or single-player from beginning to end. Gamers have total freedom to accomplish their missions how they want.
A Better Screen
Amazon’s all-new waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is finally on sale
There's nothing quite like a good book, and this slim device gives you access to a veritable trove of them.
More space needed
Do you really need an external hard drive for your Xbox One?
Do you need an external hard drive for your Xbox? And if so, which one should you choose? Here's our opinion on the matter.
Let It Snow
Overwatch gets Winter Wonderland 2018 event today
Overwatch is a first-person shooter which features a diverse cast of characters. The title features individuals with varying abilities, but it's so well-balanced that no one seems at a disadvantage. You can be a Western gunslinger or a soldier.