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Windows 10 and Software
Leaked
Windows XP had secret theme that looked like Apple's Aqua
Windows 10 tips for beginners
Need to change your account name on Windows 10? Here's how to do it.
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Troubleshooting steps
Yellow warning sign in Device Manager? Here's the fix on Windows 10.
Life on the Edge
Microsoft Edge Dev channel gains more dark mode support
intermission
Microsoft Ignite will continue with its second half in March 2021
PC Hardware and Accessories
Surface 3DS
This is the Surface Duo Xbox controller Microsoft should've made
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Peek Mode
Surface Duo tip: Enable app notification icons in Peek Mode
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Buyer's guide
All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place
thin boi
Review: Samsung Galaxy Book S brings amazing battery life, tough keyboard
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Let's Get Fit
Fitbit's Versa 2 small improvements add up to big results
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Gaming
Repair Away
Finding Xbox One Wireless Controller replacement parts is easy
Grow and brew
Gnomes & Goblins VR Review: Jon Favreau's attempt at Animal Crossing
so close
The new Xbox app will let you stream Xbox One games to your iPhone
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Power at your fingertips
The games on Xbox Cloud Gaming that need touch controls
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Oh No
Xbox Live appears to be down right now in parts of the UK and US
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Stream the anime
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives users two months of Funimation Premium Plus
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft's quintessential subscription for all things gaming, is getting a new perk that subscribers can redeem for two free months of Funimation Premium Plus.
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must be this sexy
Check out this 'Sexy Lady' Surface Duo case
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A new case is available for the Surface Duo, and it comes in a "Sexy Lady" color. The case is made out of PU leather and has a belt clip.
Stay Connected
Surface Pro X update lets you easily connect to carriers abroad
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Microsoft has a new firmware update for the Surface Pro X. The update brings Wi-Fi and Bluetooth reliability improvements. It also enables mobile operator self registration, which makes it easier to connect a device when traveling.
Blast them away
Halo Infinite is getting two more Nerf blasters, coming early next year
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Halo Infinite may have been delayed, but that isn't stopping Nerf from unveiling two more themed blasters, coming to households in January, 2021.
A new mobile experience
The Xbox beta app on Android and iOS is getting a major update, redesign
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The Xbox mobile application is getting a major update today that rebuilds the app from the ground-up. The update also enables Xbox remote play (previously Console Streaming) for all users, and enables multi-device log-in for Xbox Live.
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Dino attack
Second Extinction developers share content roadmap, new gameplay trailer
Second Extinction developers Systemic Reaction shared a 16-minute gameplay video today showing off fights against waves of dinosaurs and an epic battle against a T. rex. The team also provided a roadmap for content updates following the Oct. 13 early access launch.
It came from rage
The Medium gets new trailer revealing more about the monstrous 'Maw'
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The Medium, a much-anticipated dual reality horror game coming to Xbox Series X and S as well as PC, just got a new trailer with a deeper look at the game's main antagonist.
Possibly cross-gen?
Resident Evil Village might come to Xbox One and PS4, but no promises
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During a brief presentation as part of Tokyo Game Show 2020, the team at Capcom revealed that Resident Evil Village might come to Xbox One and PS4. With that said, this is not a guarantee and the team isn't promising anything.