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Into the future
Epic Games announces cross-play developer tools for 2019
For the Creators
Samsung announces the new Notebook 9 Pen 13 and 15 for 2019
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A monumental shift for Edge
On this week's podcast... Microsoft Edge, Surface Centaurus, ARM, and more
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A Warm Savings
Install a new ecobee4 smart thermostat in your home for just $189
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Step aside Mario Kart
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a remaster of a classic kart racer
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All worth buying
Finish up your holiday shopping with these great last-minute deals
Top Holiday Deals & Gifts
Pick one up
Amazon has nearly all of its Fire Tablets on sale right now
Get Some Footage
Clip a coupon, enter a code, and get this Yi 4K Action Camera for only $97
A smart buy
Stream, play, and control everything with the $142 Nvidia Shield TV
Save today!
Wireless chargers, Bluetooth headphones, and more are all discounted today
Two for one
Here's another chance to grab Amazon's Echo Dot at Black Friday pricing
Better with screens
The Amazon Echo Spot and Show see discounts up to $65 off for the holidays
Light it Up
Replace your old bulbs with six AmazonBasics LED light bulbs for $11
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
Drop in
Is AMD Ryzen 5 2600 a good CPU for Fortnite?
power up
How Microsoft's Xbox One Play & Charge Kit stacks up against PowerA
Hooray
Obsidian's 'The Outer Worlds' won't feature microtransactions
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Kinda
Is the Surface Laptop 2 good for gaming?
Bake Away
Here are all Destiny 2 'The Dawning' baking recipes
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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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Get your orders in
The Microsoft Store is the place to go to grab Surface Headphones
Windows Central Podcasts
How it's done
All the tech gear we use to record the Windows Central Podcast
A monumental shift for Edge
On this week's podcast... Microsoft Edge, Surface Centaurus, ARM, and more
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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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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
Drive fixer
External drive won't show up on Windows 10? Here's the fix.
Patch Tuesday
Microsoft releases this month's Patch Tueday updates for Windows 10
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Multiple users
Microsoft is bringing multi-user voice recognition to Cortana
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Beta builds
Fast ring Windows 10 Insiders can now access build 18298
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Mobile
Apples and oranges
Comparing the Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro isn't as simple as you think
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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All Recent
Into the future
Epic Games announces cross-play developer tools for 2019
Epic Games has found a lot of success lately in the free-to-play business. The company just announced the Epic Games Store and even managed to get a lot of developers with exclusive agreements.
For the Creators
Samsung announces the new Notebook 9 Pen 13 and 15 for 2019
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Samsung laptops are quite classy machines so we're excited to see the new Notebook 9 Pen for 2019 with a refreshed S Pen experience and modern hardware. Here's what's new with these 13.3- and 15-inch convertible laptops.
A monumental shift for Edge
On this week's podcast... Microsoft Edge, Surface Centaurus, ARM, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft Edge goes Chrome, another new Surface device, Windows on ARM, and more!
A rare discount
Belt out some Christmas carols with the Sonos Play:5 speaker for $459
We basically never see deals like this. Move quickly if you're interested.
Get Some Footage
Clip a coupon, enter a code, and get this Yi 4K Action Camera for only $97
Take this camera with you and record all your adventures.
A Warm Savings
Install a new ecobee4 smart thermostat in your home for just $189
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Save money and get a thermostat that learns over time.
Step aside Mario Kart
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a remaster of a classic kart racer
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Here's everything you need to know about Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and how it's changing up the formula while retaining the classic experience you know and love.
Drop in
Is AMD Ryzen 5 2600 a good CPU for Fortnite?
Looking for a processor to play Fortnite on a new PC? Look no further than the AMD Ryzen 5 2600.
Get your orders in
The Microsoft Store is the place to go to grab Surface Headphones
Interested in snagging the new Surface Headphones? You'll be wanting to drop by the Microsoft Store, then.
All worth buying
Finish up your holiday shopping with these great last-minute deals
Don't get caught writing an IOU for a gift that you waited too long to order!
Save today!
Wireless chargers, Bluetooth headphones, and more are all discounted today
We have our eyes on the deals all day long so you can take a break. Be sure to check out the big discounts on the Mophie wireless charging pad, Sony and B&O's Bluetooth headphones, a huge sale on holiday decorations, and more!
Listen up!
CordCutters Podcast Episode 7: Hot Hot Hardware
Just in time for the holiday season, we're back to answer some burning questions.
Buyer's guide
Run Windows Mixed Reality on the cheap with these pre-built PCs
We rounded up the cheapest pre-built rigs we could find to make it easy (and inexpensive) for you to get set up for a WMR headset.
Two for one
Here's another chance to grab Amazon's Echo Dot at Black Friday pricing
Pick up two Echo Dot speakers at Amazon today to score one of its best deals yet.
Apples and oranges
Comparing the Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro isn't as simple as you think
Wondering whether the Surface Pro 6 or the iPad Pro is the better buy? It's not quite that easy.
At A Glance
Updated Windows 10 Settings app surfaces with sleek header
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Microsoft is testing a revised Windows 10 Settings app, featuring an all-new header.
Home Theater
Sony's $228 7.2-channel receiver supports 4K, HDR, Bluetooth, and more
Time to think about the home audio setup you've always wanted to have.
power up
How Microsoft's Xbox One Play & Charge Kit stacks up against PowerA
Microsoft and PowerA both have great Xbox One controller charging kits, but which is best for you?
Netflix
What's new on Netflix in January 2019
New year, new Netflix. Or the same old awesome Netflix. Whichever way you see it, really.
Windows Central Digital Offers
Save 80% off a lifetime subscription to WhiteSmoke Premium!
Right now, Windows Central Digital Offers can save you 74% off of one-year and lifetime subscriptions to White Smoke web or premium!