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Lenovo's Legion C730 Cube offers decent mid-range performance
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Microsoft To-Do for Windows 10 picks up new sorting options for smart lists
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Logitech's $87 G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard has an app and a dock
Today's Hot Tech Deals
Amazon offers $10 smart bulbs and plugs as early Black Friday deals heat up
Windows 10
Bug-a-boo
Bug in Windows 10 April 2018 Update prevents setting app defaults for files
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UH OH
Windows 10's activation servers suffer issue causing PCs to deactivate
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Improving reading skills
Improve your reading skills in Word using Learning Tools
New Codenames
On this week's podcast ... New codenames, builds, Windows 10 S, and more
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New build
Windows 10 19H1 build 18277 now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring
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PC Reviews
Budget business laptop
Lenovo's budget V330 has smart business features — and some glaring issues
Buyer's guide
These are the best alternatives to Microsoft's Surface Laptop 2
Do you need all the power?
Should you get the i5 or i7 Dell Inspiron 15 5570?
Mobile workstation
The ThinkPad P1 brings a lot to the table, but it will cost you
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a proper tribute
Galaxy Book2 is the Surface Pro clone with LTE you've been looking for
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Gaming
Should you buy?
Forza Horizon 4's Ultimate Edition is the best overall value for DLC fans
Forming the pack
All the cars you can find in Forza Horizon 4
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Lots of improvements
Everything we know that's coming to Forza Horizon 4
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This week in esports
Represent your favorite clubs in UEFA's new esports tournament
Game On!
Xbox Game Pass complete games list for November 2018
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Analysis
Surface
art meets technology
Small enhancements make a big difference in the new Surface Laptop 2
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Buyer's guide
Have a Surface Book 2? You need to see these awesome accessories.
Some good news some bad news
Surface Headphones will only be available in the U.S. and UK for now
Shady Advertising
No, Best Buy isn't selling a Surface Pro 6 with a Core m3 processor
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Windows Central Podcasts
New Codenames
On this week's podcast ... New codenames, builds, Windows 10 S, and more
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Microsoft did good
On this week's podcast ... new ARM PCs, Microsoft earnings, and more
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The Perfect Surface?
Windows Central Podcast 108: Surface reviews, Cortana updates, and more
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The future of Windows
Windows Central Podcast 107: Project xCloud, Cortana moves, and more
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Apps
Going Dark
Dark theme coming to OneDrive sync client for Windows
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Hey there, Alexa
Amazon's Alexa PC app now available on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10
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New Languages!
Langeroo Adventures embraces new languages and 3 more children's games
Lookin' Fresh
Office Insider Slow ring for Mac picks up new ribbon look and much more
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Flip of a Switch
Microsoft patents system to switch between VR and reality on the fly
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Travelling without the travel
Microsoft's new 'Outings' Mixed Reality app gets outed
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Be still my beating wallet
Need some new Rift games? These great titles are launching this month!
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So awesome
HoloLens gets approved to help make surgery even better
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October 2018 Update
Version 1809
Lots of little refinements make a big difference in October 2018 Update
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Definition finder
Microsoft Edge has a built-in word-lookup tool — here's how to use it
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Version 1809
Microsoft releases another patch for Insiders on Windows 10 version 1809
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Unzip Carefully
Fix in the works for Zip file issue in October 2018 Update, due in November
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Mobile
Proto gestures
Microsoft Lumia 950 originally had gestures that made it much 'smarter'
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Prototype Lumia 640 cover
Microsoft Research demos prototype smartphone cover with e-ink display
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Back one last time
I returned to Windows 10 Mobile and the HP Elite x3 — here's what I learned
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Hack away
Windows Phone Internals bootloader unlocking tool goes open source
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Donate
How to donate to help California fire victims and fighters
With three major fires (and many more smaller fires) burning across California right now, every little bit helps and you can be a part of that support.
Save today!
Razer headphones, smartphones, 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 Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset, the Moto G6 smartphone, a checkpoint-friendly laptop backpack, and more!
Easy Button
Microsoft cooking up migration tool for moving from G Suite to Office 365
Microsoft is looking to make it easier to transition from Google's G Suite to Office 365 with an upcoming migration tool.
Buttons
Logitech's $87 G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard has an app and a dock
Plus, it also has customizable RGB lighting, programmable buttons, Romer-G mechanical switches, and your heart.
Typing on the go
Does Samsung Galaxy Book2 come with a keyboard cover?
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 has a must-have type cover, but do you need to spend more to get it?
A fistful of datas
Switch between USB-A and C with the $17 SanDisk Ultra 64GB flash drive
It's your data. Use it where you want to.
Is it a deep fryer?
Lenovo's Legion C730 Cube offers decent mid-range performance
Looking for a pre-built PC that doesn't come in a conventional tower? The Legion C730 Cube might be what you're looking for.
Should you buy?
Forza Horizon 4's Ultimate Edition is the best overall value for DLC fans
If you're enjoying Forza Horizon 4 and wondering if the Expansions Bundle is worth buying, we have your answer.
Alexa strengthen my Wi-Fi
Bolster your Wi-Fi with a $180 Netgear Nighthawk X6 router
Never let your favorite media get interrupted due to slow Wi-Fi speeds ever again.
An attempt was made
Shop eBay's assortment of 'Better Black Friday Deals' starting right now
We've seen a bunch of Black Friday ads surface online already this year, and this is definitely one of the stranger ones.
Two sides to every story
How Microsoft's big bet on 5G may be bad for your health
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Microsoft and others are pushing the 5G revolution. But with there is a growing outcry that 5G can seriously hurt us and the environment.
Stay organized
Microsoft To-Do for Windows 10 picks up new sorting options for smart lists
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Microsoft To-Do is making it easier to keep your smart lists nice and tidy with its latest update.
more levels
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 'Back to Ubersreik' adds levels from the prequel
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a melee action game with co-op gameplay. You, along with three other players, have to battle seemingly endless hordes of enemies in a gothic setting. The title introduces the dark, bloody, and twisted "Chaos" faction.
Amazing!
Win the new Surface Pro 6, Surface Pro Type Cover, and Surface Pen!
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Win an amazing Surface Pro 6 bundle in black from Windows Central! Enter here!
Bang fo yo buck
RAM is pretty expensive — here are the best deals you need to know
RAM prices are crazy right now, so we're here to help you make the best purchase decision. These are best RAM deals available.
From Xbox to PC
Sunset Overdrive PC debuts November 16, preorders now live
Sunset Overdrive’s PC revival is happening – and releasing very soon.
Buyer's guide
These are the 7 best laptops Dell has to offer
What's the No. 1 best Dell laptop available today? Here's a hint: It is portable, powerful and a delight to show off thanks to its beautiful design.
Please Be True
Ashen still on track for 2018 launch
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Ashen is a dark role-playing game which was announced as a Microsoft exclusive many years ago. It stood out from the crowd because of its unique art style and haunting atmosphere. Since then, the project basically went dark.
Build video
Hands-on with Windows 10 19H1 build 18277 showcasing new features and more
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Build 18277 is one of the first Windows 10 19H1 builds with notable new features, let's check them out!
Listen up
The $48 Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset are designed for long-term gaming
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Built to last with quality sound and comfortable ear cups.