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Battle for your free time
World of Warcraft's new expansion is a welcome break from the apocalypse
Easy as can be
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How to get Open NAT on Xbox One by enabling UPnP — and why you should
Save today!
Epson's 1080p projector, Xbox Live, and more are discounted today
Stop Whining!
Dell tackles XPS 15 (9570) coil whine noise in new BIOS update
Save right now!
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Save $30 on Amazon's latest streaming hardware, the Fire TV Cube
PC reviews
Who will win?
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Is the XPS 15 2-in-1 or Huawei MateBook X Pro better suited to your needs?
Fake News
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Do you need the more expensive Surface Go? Probably not.
It bounces!
Dell's Latitude 7212 is a durable tablet meant for life in the field
feeling slow
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How much slower is the $399 version of the Surface Go?
Exceeding expectations
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Check out our full Surface Go review! (Hint: We really like it ... )
Surface
On The Cheap
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The best memory card for Surface Go is NOT the priciest one — here's why
Go Gaming
How is your Surface Go for gaming?
Buyer's guide
Have a Surface Book? You need to see these awesome accessories.
Buyers Guide
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Increase your Surface Go's screen real estate with a great external display
Gaming
Pew pew pew
HyperX brings its A-game to gaming mice with the PulseFire FPS Pro
Delayed Games
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The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...
Oh no!
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Spyro Reignited Trilogy delayed until November
All good things come to an end
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The Walking Dead’s final season starts off with a bang despite rough pacing
Apps
Breaking!
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Microsoft Edge beta for Android rolls out breaking news alerts and more
Text from your Desktop
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Skype Preview for Android will soon relay SMS messages from your PC and Mac
Upscaling and downscaling
HD Video Converter Factory Pro makes video conversion easy on Windows 10
Breaking!
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Breaking news alerts and more come to Microsoft Edge beta for iOS
Windows Central podcasts
Recorded August 10th 2018
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On the latest Windows Central Podcast ... Surface Go fake news, and more
Recorded August 3rd 2018
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On the latest edition of the Windows Central Podcast ... Surface, Go!
Recorded July 27 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 99: Why change the shrimp?
Recorded July 20th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
Recorded July 10 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 97: Surface Go Go Go!
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Oddly Satisfying
Clean your driveway with the $120 Anker Roav electric pressure washer
X-cellent
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Grab nine months of Xbox Game Pass for the price of six
Pretty colors
Aim better with the $35 the Corsair M65 Pro RGB gaming mouse
NEW OR CURRENT MEMBERS
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Get six months of Xbox Live Gold for just $25 right now
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
10/10 would play again
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The Oculus Store needs to do a (way) better job fighting fake reviews
VR for All
HTC's Viveport subscription service opens its doors to Oculus Rift
It's in the game
Vreal might (one day) be the best way to watch VR content
No need for that
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Mount your Vive lighthouses without putting holes in the wall
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Mobile
Android + Windows
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Here's where Microsoft can improve its PC-phone synergy
Get more from Your Phone
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How to set up and use the Your Phone app on Windows 10
It's Apple vs. Microsoft ... again
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Should you get a Surface Go or an iPad? Well, that depends...
Everything so far
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What we know about Microsoft's 'Andromeda' device so far
Fold em up
Will Samsung beat Microsoft to the folding 'smartphone'?
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These are our picks for the best laptops for high school students
Picking up a new laptop is a great way to prepare for the upcoming academic workload. These Windows-powered portable PCs all pack a suite of productivity software, internet connectivity and are perfect for learning.
Watch listen read
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What Team Windows Central is watching, reading, and listening to this week
From self-help books to action-packed TV dramas, we have some media recommendations to share.
Wireless Everything
The RAVPower FileHub Plus wireless travel router is less than $30 today
Converts wired Internet to wireless, wirelessly detects your tools, and more.
nead moar power
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How to upgrade the RAM in your Dell XPS 15 (9570)
If you bought a Dell XPS 15 (9570) with only 8GB of RAM, you may want to add more. Here's how to double, or even quadruple, the amount of RAM in your XPS 15.
Turn it Up
Save big on Cowin's noise-canceling headphones today only at Amazon Canada
In-ear, over-ear, wired or wireless. Everyone is catered for.
That Sound
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Turtle Beach unveils new 'Atlas' PC gaming headsets
Turtle Beach is one of the major players in the gaming headset market and today, the company announced three new devices geared towards the PC market. They were designed in collaboration with esports teams like OpTic Gaming and the Houston Outlaws.
More wireless
Step up your Wi-Fi with 20% off TP-Link routers, range extenders, and more
Can't go wrong with any of these products thanks to great customer service and TP-Link warranties.
GAMING CONVENIENCE
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How to set up macros on your Razer Keyboard
Should you game on a regular basis you may have come across times when you could have saved some time by setting up a macro or two to carry out keyboard strokes. We take a look at why they're handy and how to set them up with Razer Synapse.
Coming soon
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider features endgame 'Paths' to gain more skills
Usually when a developer announced a "New Game +" mode, it's not terribly exciting. It basically means that you can keep your gear and replay the adventure. A lot of gamers prefer it because they have powerful gear with which they can just dominate.
Ratcheting Up
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ARM is going after Intel with new chip roadmap through 2020
ARMs plans through 2020 include launching "Deimos" and "Hercules" chips, both of which are aimed at making a splash in the laptop market.
Buyer's guide
These superior wireless printers let you ditch clunky cables
Connecting a printer to a PC doesn't have to mean messing with the clutter of cables. To help you find the right wireless printer for you, we rounded up a bunch of the best.
Stop losing it
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This $13 TrackR Pixel can help prevent you from misplacing your gadgets
It's time to stop misplacing things and get your life back on track.
Must Have
Hitman 2 Collector's Edition goes up for preorder
Hitman 2 features new hyper-detailed sandboxes full of living, breathing environments to explore. Just like the first game, the sequel offers players the freedom to plan the ultimate assassinations, utilizing an assortment of tools and weapons.
Build your world
Pre-order the new da Vinci color mini 3D printer and save up to $600
This is XYZPrinting's newest design and one of the best consumer-level full color 3D printers on the market.
Can't Wait
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Popular 'Heretic Kingdoms' saga continues on Xbox with Shadows Awakening
According to Kalypso Media, Shadows: Awakening is a new adventure in the "Heretic Kingdoms" saga. PC players will immediately recognize the name because it's a staple series on the platform. However, Shadows: Awakening is making its way to Xbox One.
Suck it In
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ASUS new ROG Zephyrus S is the 'world's thinnest gaming laptop'
ROG is launching what it says is the "world's thinnest gaming laptop," the ROG Zephyrus S.
The cutting edge
Rainbow Six Siege ‘Maverick’ is a new blowtorch Operator
Meet Maverick – Rainbow Six Siege's blowtorch-wielding Operator arriving with Operation Grim Sky.
Finally
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Road Redemption for Xbox One lets you steal and kill your way to the top
According to Tripwire Interactive, Road Redemption lets players command a biker gang on an epic journey across the country. The goal is to essentially destroy everything in your path. The game features a fairly lengthy campaign judging from PC.
So pretty
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Cortana-powered GLAS thermostat now available to preorder for $319
A year after it was initially teased, Johnson Controls' elegant Cortana-powered GLAS thermostat is now up for preorder.
Smart Lights
This $100 Philips Hue starter kit has two color smart bulbs and a hub
Get started making your entire home into a smart lighting wonderland.