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We break down the differences between HP's Spectre x2 and the Surface Pro 6
BOGO
Amazon UK is currently offering six months of Xbox Live for just £15
Blushed
Pink Surface Laptop 2 debuts exclusively in China
Keeps On Going
Red Dead Redemption 2 possibly features 65-hour long campaign
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See-through
Green Xbox One 'Duke' controller up for preorder on Amazon
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Save today!
The Galaxy Watch, microSD cards, and more are discounted today
PC reviews
Where are the other GPUs?
Lenovo's Legion Y730 is a solid laptop, but tops out at a GTX 1050 Ti GPU
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Big white gaming machine
Dell's 15-inch G7 gaming laptop offers great performance for a decent price
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Buyer's guide
Check out our choices for the best Windows laptops out there
Only one winner
Should you get an XPS 13 or a Surface Laptop?
Big business
The biggest T-series ThinkPad from Lenovo offers outstanding performance
Apps
Send and Receive
Check out the best email apps for Windows 10 right here
Pushing Siri to the Edge
Microsoft Edge for iOS adds Siri shortcuts for beta testers
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Stay Sticky
Microsoft Sticky Notes are coming to OneNote on iOS and Android (Updated)
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Plan Your Week
Microsoft To-Do rolls out 'Planned' smart list feature on Windows 10
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Windows Central podcasts
New Surfaces!
Windows Central Podcast 106: New Surfaces, October 2018 Update, WCOS
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Emphasize the T
Windows Central Podcast 105: RTM, Edge, Surface, and more
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Recorded September 7 2018
Windows Central Podcast 104: New Surface hardware is coming, and more
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Recorded August 24 2018
Windows Central Podcast 103: RTM is near, broken Surface Go, and more
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Recorded August 17, 2018
Windows Central Podcast 102: ARM wrestling, Redstone 5, and more
Deals
Trick or Treat
Dress up all the babies with one-day sales on kids & pet Halloween costumes
ALEXA TURN ON MY XBOX
These Xbox One console bundles come with a free Echo Dot for voice control
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Convert the old
This discounted 3-pack of USB-C adapters brings new life to your old cables
Secure
These two Arlo Q cameras for $208 help you keep an eye on your home
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Tease of what's to come?
Never-before-seen HoloLens headset makes appearance in NASA video
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VR Arcade
Mario Kart VR has landed in Washington, D.C. — and it is amazing
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Mixing it up
Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps hit general availability
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Get yourself the latest
These are all the new games expected to hit the HTC Vive in October
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breaking it all down
#AskDanWindows Episode 54 tackles Type-C, Surfaces, xCloud and more!
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xCloud Andromeda
Project xCloud and why Surface 'Andromeda' should gun for a gaming focus
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But is it Andromeda?
Microsoft patent points to a flexible, single-screen folding Surface device
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Ink on the outside
New Surface 'Andromeda' patent points to exterior inking
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From the Forums
Is your Windows phone camera STILL better than Apple's iPhones?
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SECURE LOGIN
The fingerprint scanners you need to add Windows Hello to your PC
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We take a look at the best fingerprint scanners that can be used along with Windows Hello.
Separating the wheat from the chaff
The deals you need to know if you're buying a new graphics card
The graphics card market is still a difficult place to navigate. We're going to try and help you make the best purchase decisions.
Best 🇨🇦 Deals
Canada Daily Deals: Oculus Go, Philips Hue bundles, Nintendo Switch, more
We scout out the day's best Canadian deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out discounts on Oculus Go, Choetech Micro-USB/USB-C 2-in-1 cables, Philips Hue + Amazon Echo bundles, Nintendo Switch consoles, and much more...
No Cheating
Fortnite possibly banning XIM mouse and keyboard cheaters
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Fortnite is a free-to-play third-person shooter with building mechanics. The title has become a cultural sensation due to its unique blend of expressive gameplay. Unfortunately, Fortnite suffers from cheating on almost every platform.
2spooky4me
Must-play Xbox One horror games this Halloween
Can you handle these terrifying Xbox One horror titles?
Transfer complete
Is the Synology DS918+ a good NAS for SMBs?
Is the Synology NAS a good file storage solution that works with explorer software on Windows, Mac, and Linux? Here's all you need to know.
Voice Control Too
Sanyo unveils its 32-inch LED LCD Smart TV featuring built-in Roku for $128
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Affordable doesn't begin to describe this one. With built-in Wi-Fi and access to over 500,000 movies and shows, you can say goodbye to your cable company.
C'mon guys
Facebook October 2018 security breach: Everything you need to know
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Facebook has announced that a security breach from July 2017 to September 2018 exposed information for around 30 million users. Here's what you need to know.
So pretty
Watch 37 minutes of Thronebreaker gameplay
CD Projekt RED has been on a roll recently. Not only did the team recently unveil the first gameplay footage from Cyberpunk 2077, but the studio is also releasing two games this year. Thronebreaker is a new adventure set in the Witcher franchise.
Get Hyped
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode hits the Mixer HypeZone
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is now a part of Mixer's HypeZone, serving up a neverending stream of intense battle royale action from the game's Blackout mode.
LIVE PODCAST
Join us LIVE for the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET
We're live with the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET, make sure you're there!
Hitting Reset
Check out the simple, fascinating origin story of Ctrl+Alt+Delete
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Ctrl+Alt+Delete is probably the most iconic key combination out there for PC users. But how did it come into being? Check out the simple, but fascinating, history of Ctrl+Alt+Delete right here.
It’s happening
Diablo III cross-play may be in the works
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Diablo III is an incredibly popular action game which relies on higher difficulty levels and loot drops to keep players hooked. The title is available on numerous platforms like Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch soon.
Listen up, y'all
What Team Windows Central is watching and listening to (October 12, 2018)
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We've got another top-notch batch of media recommendations for you. And, man (or woman), it's a good one.
It continues
Darksiders III to get combat arena and new areas after launch
Darksiders III is the third installment in the acclaimed franchise. It features a new protagonist named “Fury”, who has to defeat the “Seven Deadly Sins.” These vices are actual beings who have to be defeated in order to restore Humanity.
Best 🇬🇧 Deals
UK Daily Deals: Xbox Live Gold membership, Fire HD 10, Anker speakers, more
We scout out the day's best UK deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out the big discounts on Xbox Live Gold membership, Hive Smart Thermostats + free Echo Dots, refurb Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets, Anker speakers, Philips 4K TVs, and much more.
For the wall
Aukey's $15 PowerHub Mini replaces a single outlet with six charging slots
Charging multiple devices at the same time is even easier with these discounted Aukey accessories.
Multiplayer Hitman
Hitman 2's new Ghost Mode brings multiplayer to the assassin's game
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Ghost Mode introduces multiplayer to Hitman 2 in a mode which pits two players against each other in a race to kill five targets first.
It's a Roku ...
4K streaming doesn't get much easier than this for $39
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Roku now does 4K streaming for less than $50. That's pretty much all you need to know.
Battle of the boxes
Should you get a Synology DS916+ or upgrade to the DS918+?
The newer DS918+ replaces the DS916+, but which is worth choosing today and is it worth upgrading from the much-loved DS916+?