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176 Million and Counting
Minecraft likely becomes the best-selling game of all time on its birthday
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Saturday's best deals: Toshiba Fire TV Edition, dash cams, & more
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Fire sale
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Game on Gamers
Grab one of two SteelSeries M750 mechanical keyboards down to $90
Take Charge
These discounted USB-C cables stay out of your way with angled connectors
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Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
Wi-Fi Blanket
Cover your home in strong Wi-Fi with $44 off a refurb Netgear Orbi system
May 2019 Update
Version 1903
Our in-depth review details all the changes in the May 2019 Update
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Goodbye Headaches
Microsoft drops baseline Windows 10 password expiration policy
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Decide when to upgrade
Not ready for the May 2019 Update? Here's how to block it (for now).
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32GB or Go Home
Windows 10 May 2019 Update raises minimum storage requirement
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PC Reviews
Lightweight and durable
The ThinkPad X390 bring security and performance in a compact chassis
You spin me right round
Should you buy the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 or Dell XPS 15 2-in-1? Read this
Only one winner
Should you get an XPS 13 or a Surface Laptop?
Is it worth it?
CHUWI's impressive HeroBook 14.1 costs just $200 and packs all-day battery
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Gaming
Keep cool under (overclocking) pressure
Use Corsair to liquid cool your gaming rig
Beware the dark
Top-down horror game ‘Darkwood’ sneaks its way onto Xbox
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PC Release
Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain launch this summer on the Epic Games Store
No pay to win!
Minecraft Earth: How monetization works (and doesn't)
Analysis
Apps
Talk To Me
Xpotify now works with Cortana commands, adapts to your system theme
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Come and get it
Microsoft Edge Dev channel updated with several new features and fixes
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Dark or Light?
Microsoft Edge Canary channel now switches themes with your Windows setting
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Free editing
Photopea is basically Photoshop. But in your browser. And free.
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Affordable VR gear
These great Oculus Rift S accessories cost no more than $20
Slash Away
Beat Saber leaves Steam Early Access on May 21, gets level editor
Passing ships in the night
Battlewake for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive: Everything you need to know
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Slice Those Walkers
The Walking Dead: Onslaught allows you to slice VR zombies in creative ways
Mobile
When will Minecraft Earth launch?
Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta
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Phone home
What phone are you using nowadays?
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Missed it by that much
Samsung's Galaxy Fold woes validate Microsoft's Surface Andromeda caution
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No
Should you buy a Windows phone in 2019? Absolutely not
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Best for your buck
These 12 killer Xbox One accessories all cost less than $20
We’ve rounded up our favorite must-have Xbox One accessories, and they all cost less than $20.
Keep cool under (overclocking) pressure
Use Corsair to liquid cool your gaming rig
Overclocking your processor is a great way to boost gaming performance, but it can lead to overheating and damage. In order to counter this, you'll need to get a liquid cooling device for your PC. Here are the ones from CORSAIR we recommend.
176 Million and Counting
Minecraft likely becomes the best-selling game of all time on its birthday
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Minecraft is an incredibly popular survival game which focuses on gathering resources, building shelters, and exploring a procedurally-generated world. The title has become a cultural sensation in recent years along the lines of Fortnite. This is mostly due to the fact that it features open-ended gameplay.
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Sans Wi-Fi
Your Phone app can now sync over mobile data
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The Your Phone app on Windows 10 can now sync notifications, messages, and photos over mobile data, thanks to the latest update for the Your Phone Companion app.
All green team
For under $200, you can't beat the GTX 1050 Ti
Looking for a great PC gaming experience but don't want to spend more than $200 on a graphics card? Then go for an NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti
Rejoice XPA fans
'Ashen' still coming to Xbox Play Anywhere, despite Epic Game Store deal
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The Epic Game Store has become notorious for dropping piles of cash on publishers for exclusivity, forcing them to change up established release plans at the last minute. Ashen was an early casualty.
No Comment
Huawei MateBook launch in question amid escalating U.S.-China trade war
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The launch of Huawei's new MateBook 14 and MateBook X Pro remains in question amid an increasingly tense trade war between the U.S. and China.
Confusing Mess
CBS All Access appears to be getting the ax on Windows phones
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Though CBS's wording is a little confusing, it appears the network is dropping support for its Windows 10 Mobile app.
Finally
Download time indicator rolls out to select Xbox Insiders
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Ever since the Xbox One launched in 2013, gamers have been asking for a number of features. One of the most-requested items is an estimated time indicator which tells you when a game will be downloaded. After years of waiting, it’s finally rolling out to a small subset of Xbox Insiders.
Terraforming simulator
Surviving Mars DLC 'Green Planet' review: A breath of fresh air, literally
Surviving Mars is a sci-fi strategy simulation game from Paradox and Haemimont Games. And it just got a whole lot better.
Save a Bundle
Microsoft Store discounts Surface Headphones by $100
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If you've had your eye on a pair of Surface Headphones, now's your chance to grab a set for $100 off.
Beware the dark
Top-down horror game ‘Darkwood’ sneaks its way onto Xbox
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At Windows Central, we always try to bring you news about intriguing “AAA” games and smaller experiences. Today, a title called “Darkwood” launched on Xbox One for $15. It looks like Hotline Miami, but takes place in horror setting.
Fix on the Way
May's 'Patch Tuesday' updates break some UK government websites
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May's "Patch Tuesday" updates were intended to bring better compatibility with some UK government websites, but they have inadvertently broken others in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.
Scrub scrub
Need to keep your laptop clean and tidy? Here are the best tools
Your laptop is inevitably going to need some cleaning. These tools will help you get the grime and dust off of your laptop.
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Talk To Me
Xpotify now works with Cortana commands, adapts to your system theme
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Xpotify, an excellent unofficial Spotify app for Windows 10, now works with Cortana commands and can adapt its theme based on your Windows 10 settings.
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Space savers
Should your next computer be a mini PC? These are your best options.
Windows PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and whatever your needs there's a computer out there to suit you. Here are the best to choose from if you're looking for a new mini PC.
Home NAS
Should you buy the Synology DS1019+ or DS918+?
The DS1019+ and DS918+ are similar NAS servers, so which should you choose as your next purchase?