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Nvidia Shield, indoor grills, and more are discounted today
This week in esports
KFC to hold a Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 battle royale tournament
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You can win a Lenovo Yoga C930 from Windows Central! Enter here.
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Get your game on
How to use the Windows 10 Game Bar and DVR game capture
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Freedom
The EU Copyright Directive is about to make the internet worse
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Do this then that
Cortana gets smarter with new 'scenes' and 'rules' for smart home setups
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Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
One day sale
Save as much as 20% on the Nest Smart Learning Thermostat
Let's Play 🎮
Try out a month of Xbox Game Pass and Sling TV for only $1
Sound Deal
Workout with Anker's SoundBuds Curve Bluetooth Earbuds at a new low price
Power on the go
This $12 power inverter adds an AC outlet and two USB ports to your vehicle
Listen
The $7 iClever Himbox FM transmitter plays your music over the car radio
Windows 10
SECURE LOGIN
Add Windows Hello to your PC one of these simple finger scanners
IFTTT it
How to use IFTTT with Cortana to annoy Daniel Rubino (and other uses)
More improvements
All the changes included in the last three Windows 10 test builds
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Automated
Windows 10 October 2018 Update starts automatic phased rollout
Starting Clean
How to properly format a new hard drive on Windows 10
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PC Reviews
Modern Dad
Modern Dad on the Huawei Matebook D 14
The best of 2018
These are our picks for the best laptops, PCs and tablets of 2018
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Almost great
The ZenBook S is good, but ASUS offers much better
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Easy to ignore the flaws
Acer's Nitro 5 delivers seriously affordable 1080p gaming performance
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Double the fun
ASUS's ZenScreen GO MB16AP is one of the best portable displays available
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Gaming
Keep ‘em coming
JRPG ‘Alvastia Chronicles’ joins Xbox Play Anywhere
GAME ON
Save on your next Xbox purchase with this $100 gift card for $89
So many choices
The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...
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Exclusive
Mortal Kombat: Kollector’s Edition goes up for preorder at GameStop
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Analysis
Surface
What fits and what doesn't?
Which Surface Pro models does Kensington's SD7000 Docking Station support?
No Life 'til Leather
The Toast Leather Cover for Surface Book is ... almost great
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Does more = better?
Does the SD7000 Surface Pro Docking Station support dual 4K monitors?
Buyer's guide
Add serious style to your Surface Go with one of these leather cases
Apps
Trim the Fat
SwiftKey gets faster and leaner with latest update
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Switch it Up
Microsoft News for Android and iOS updated with new layout options
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Freebie
Finebits launches free, ad-supported version of Sonca media player
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PWA All the Way
Hulu for Windows 10 becomes Progressive Web App, rolling out gradually
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
DIY 4 WMR
Add Micro-USB rechargeables to your Windows Mixed Reality Controllers
WMR FTW
Hands-on with new changes coming to Windows Mixed Reality in build 19H1
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This is big
Dell Mobile Connect will bring your phone into VR
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A small but critical update
A little innovation goes a long way in HTC's new Vive Pro Eye VR headset
October 2018 Update
A mistake
How Microsoft missed the major file-deletion bug in the October Update
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Incoming
January 'Patch Tuesday' updates now rolling out to Windows 10
Drip Drip
October 2018 Update now on just over 6 percent of Windows 10 PCs
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Free-For-All
Windows 10 October 2018 Update now fully available for download
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Fixin' It Up
Microsoft issues another batch of fixes for Windows 10 October 2018 Update
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Mobile
The final year
Microsoft outlines end of support plans for Windows 10 Mobile
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Part of your world
Columnist Jason Ward finally ditched Windows phone for Android
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Looking ahead
Columnist Jason Ward's extreme 2019 predictions for tech and Microsoft
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No
Should you buy a Windows phone in 2019? No, but ...
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Save today!
Nvidia Shield, indoor grills, and more are 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 Nvidia Shield TV gaming edition, the iRobot Roomba 690 robot vacuum, an infrared indoor grill, and more!
Clean it Up
Save more than $50 on the iRobot Roomba 690 robot vacuum
Schedule it, add smart features, save some money... all good things.
This week in esports
KFC to hold a Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 battle royale tournament
KFC will host a Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 battle royal tournament with cash and free chicken dinners for the winner.
One day sale
Save as much as 20% on the Nest Smart Learning Thermostat
Home Depot's huge smart home sale might be temporary, but it has a lot of variety.
We love it and so will you
You can win a Lenovo Yoga C930 from Windows Central! Enter here.
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We chose Lenovo's Yoga C930 as the best convertible laptop of 2018, and now we're giving one away! Enter here!
Get your game on
How to use the Windows 10 Game Bar and DVR game capture
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You can use the Windows 10 Game Capture bar to record clips, broadcast on Mixer, and more. Here's everything you need to get started.
Freedom
The EU Copyright Directive is about to make the internet worse
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What you need to know about the European 'link tax' and 'upload filter'
Do this then that
Cortana gets smarter with new 'scenes' and 'rules' for smart home setups
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Cortana is getting a little more sophisticated as some users have begun to notice new "scenes" and "rules" options for their smart home setups. Here is how it works.
Let's Play 🎮
Try out a month of Xbox Game Pass and Sling TV for only $1
Sling TV offers live TV channels for your mobile devices and game consoles, while Xbox Game Pass unlocks access to over 100 games to play on Xbox One.
Sound Deal
Workout with Anker's SoundBuds Curve Bluetooth Earbuds at a new low price
These are water-resistant headphones designed to not get in your way while you do your thing.
Windows Central Digital Offers
Don't miss out on this Pay What You Want deal for these Python courses!
You should never overpay for online courses — pay exactly what you want and get the five great courses included in the Python Master Class Bundle!
Listen
The $7 iClever Himbox FM transmitter plays your music over the car radio
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You can use the included USB port to charge your device while it plays your favorite songs.
Score!
Get your hands on this discounted AmazonBasics Gaming Keyboard for $15
Switch up the LED colors, program custom macros, and get serious about gaming with this keyboard now at one of its best prices ever.
A smart buy
Control smart devices and save on Nvidia's Shield TV 4K + SmartThings Link
The Nvidia Shield TV is a device that improves every day.
Chaaaaaaaaarge!
Power up with Samsung's $24 fast wireless charging stand at a new low price
A great charger just released this year going for the lowest price we've seen.
Siri-Ously
This rare deal on the refurb Apple Homepod will have you singing to Siri
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This one-day deal could sell out at any time, so don't wait on this purchase! A 90-day warranty is included.
Superior performance
Add or upgrade the SSD in your Acer Nitro 5 for superior performance
Adding or upgrading the SSD in Acer's Nitro 5 can add storage and boost performance while gaming. Check out our guide on how to get it done.
BIG SOUND
Upgrade your home audio with up to $100 off popular Sonos soundbars
If you missed the holiday sales, this is your best chance to grab some Sonos gear for less!
Quite a lot
Forza Horizon 4 crosses 7 million players
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Forza Horizon 4 launched a few months ago, and gamers are loving the open-world racing experience. The game features upgraded visuals and a shared world for an even more community-focused experience.
Being cute one step at a time
The best and most fashionable step tracker accessories
There's no doubt about it, you can be fashionable even while sweating buckets. Here's how.