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Finally
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You can now test PUBG limb penetration and dynamic weather on Xbox One
Audio
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Amazon Basics sound bar is basic, and not bad
Quite Retro
Green Xbox One 'Duke' controller now available at GameStop
Can't Wait
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Forza Horizon 4 may get Halo crossover event
Battle of the gaming clients
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Comparing the differences between Steam and GOG Galaxy
No need for that
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Mount your Vive lighthouses without putting holes in the wall
PC reviews
Fake News
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Do you need the more expensive Surface Go? Probably not.
It bounces!
Dell's Latitude 7212 is a durable tablet meant for life in the field
feeling slow
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How much slower is the $399 version of the Surface Go?
Exceeding expectations
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Check out our full Surface Go review! (Hint: We really like it ... )
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Have you had success using Windows Mixed Reality with Surface Book 2?
Go Go Go!
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Win a Surface Go and accessory bundle from Windows Central
so dark
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Microsoft Precision Mouse in black is quite striking
No More Jitter, Ma!
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Surface Pro firmware update fixes Pen and touch performance issues
Gaming
PC vs X
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Can you build a 4K gaming PC for the price of the new $500 Xbox?
Paddles for pros
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The Scuf Infinity1 is a worthy alternative to the Xbox Elite Wireless
Bringing the electric edge
'Clash' is Rainbow Six Siege’s upcoming shield Operator
This week in eSports news
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Clash Royale's pro esport league kicks off on August 20
Apps
Beautifully simple
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Fluent Sticky Notes is a charming app to take notes with on Windows 10
Meh
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WinGo Maps is not the Google Maps app you're looking for (updated)
Collaborative Design
Microsoft Teams gets collaboration boost from Adobe XD
Ding Ding Ding
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Chrome starts rolling out support for native Windows 10 notifications
Windows Central podcasts
Recorded August 3rd 2018
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On the latest edition of the Windows Central Podcast ... Surface, Go!
Recorded July 27 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 99: Why change the shrimp?
Recorded July 20th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
Recorded July 10 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 97: Surface Go Go Go!
Recorded July 2nd 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 96: Andromedead?
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Expand your Surface Book's storage with this $48 SanDisk 200GB microSD card
Get em now!
This one-day sale has discounted Anker chargers, battery packs, and cables
low-profile storage
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UK Deal: SanDisk's tiny 32GB Cruzer Fit is down to just £6 for today only
Can't Beat This
Enjoy your music with the $299 Bose QuietComfort 35 II wireless headphones
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Buyer's guide
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Here are the best Windows Mixed Reality games you can play right now
Max immersion
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Grab these PC VR games to make the most of your HOTAS controller
Hand surgery
Get your Touch controllers working again with our troubleshooting guide
Look Ma new hands!
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Everything you need to know about Valve's 'Knuckles' controllers
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Mobile
It's Apple vs. Microsoft ... again
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Should you get a Surface Go or an iPad? Well, that depends...
Everything so far
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What we know about Microsoft's 'Andromeda' device so far
Fold em up
Will Samsung beat Microsoft to the folding 'smartphone'?
The KEY2 happiness
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BlackBerry KEY2 is Jez's favorite phone since the Lumia 1520 — here's why
Recorded July 20th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
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Upgrade your network with one of the best routers available today
Are you in the market for a new router? Don't make your final decision without seeing our pick for the best router available now.
Connected home
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Samsung's new SmartThings Wifi, hub and sensors smarten things up even more
Mesh networking, a new hub and sensors round out the company's connected home aspirations.
It's easy to make fun 3D posts on Facebook
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How to make a 3D post on Facebook using Paint 3D
Facebook introduced the ability to post 3D models a little while ago with no simple way to actually do it. Microsoft's Paint 3D, however, lets you post quickly and easily.
4K or 60 FPS
Watch 30 minutes of Shadow of the Tomb Raider's two Xbox One X modes
A Spanish outlet by the name of MondoXbox recently captured Shadow of the Tomb Raider footage in 4K 30 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS on Xbox One X. The team uploaded the gameplay to Dailymotion so that everyone would be able to enjoy it.
Switching ports
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These are the best Ethernet switches money can buy
We rounded up a few great examples of managed switches to get you started on creating a solid network at home or in the office.
Play the cards
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Fallout 76 Perk Cards complete list (so far)
Check out every known perk card for Fallout 76 and the benefits they can deliver.
Twist and Turn
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Bethesda only wants Elder Scrolls Legends on consoles with cross-play
The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a card game which is surprisingly popular on PC and mobile devices. Not only that, but upon release it garnered positive reviews. Just like Hearthstone, it involve turn-based matches where you have to one-up your foes.
Great Systems
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Fallout 76 uses bounty system to discourage killing other players
Fallout 76 is launching in a few months, and many gamers are curious about its online features. While we all know that you can play with other gamers on a server, issues pertaining to player vs. player interactions are still unclear.
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What you missed this week on CordCutters.com
A podcast, a Peña, and the Premier League.
Buyer's guide
You need a new travel mouse — these are the best of 'em
We rounded up a list of some of the best laptop and tablet mice out there to help you choose a good one for working while on the go.
Bouncey Bouncey
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New Fallout 76 trailer details 'Perks' with hilarious mutant marsupials
Today, Bethesda shared more details about Fallout 76's "Perks" system. While veterans of the series might recognize them from Fallout 4, they're a little different in a multiplayer setting. Now you can equip cards which give you certain advantages.
Mods on the way
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Bethesda ‘committed’ to Fallout 76 mod support
Despite Fallout 76’s online nature, Bethesda is “committed” to bring modding support in the future.
Buyer's guide
Eliminate dead spots in your Wi-Fi with these mesh router kits
If you’re interested in setting up a mesh network, here are the standouts of the current mesh network kits on offer.
Bang fo yo buck
RAM is EXPENSIVE right now — here are the best deals
RAM prices are crazy right now, so we're here to help you make the best purchase decision. These are best RAM deals available.
Cross Everything
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We Happy Few now supports Xbox Play Anywhere
Yesterday, the game launched on Xbox One with the promise of Xbox Play Anywhere support. However, many gamers noticed that the feature wasn't available, and they couldn't download the game to their Windows 10 computers.
crystal clear
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Red Dead Redemption 2 supports 4K and HDR on Xbox One X
A few days ago, Rockstar Games revealed Red Dead Redemption 2's long-awaited gameplay footage. The list of Xbox One X Enhanced games on the Xbox website says Red Dead Redemption 2 is targeting "4K Ultra HD" and "HDR".
So Much Snow
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Latest Forza Horizon 4 trailer lists the game's new features
For the past few weeks, Playground Games has showcased the different seasons in Forza Horizon 4. Today, the developer released a short video detailing some of the new features coming to the game. One of the key features is the game's dynamic climate
4K Or Bust
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Catch Lara's new moves in Shadow of the Tomb Raider Xbox One X gameplay
The Shadow of the Tomb Raider Xbox One X gameplay showcases a jungle environment packed with enemies who want to find her. There's a strong emphasis on stealth because even though Lara Croft seems deadlier, the combat appears to be more realistic.
Alexa, get me a deal
Own an Alexa device? Don't miss out on these $10 smart home accessories
This deal won't work for everyone, but if you have an Alexa device linked to your account you won't want to miss out on it.
Hide Those Bodies
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The most anticipated Xbox One games launching this week are...
Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One, but which ones really stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms this week. This week we have no new "AAA" releases on Xbox One.