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Déjà Vu
New Surface Go firmware updates bring handful of fixes
MIx it up
Microsoft bringing Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps to Android and iOS
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Deep Search
Edge search bar now suggests bookmarks, people for enterprise users
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Hooo Boy
Microsoft Edge allows Facebook to run Flash content without consent
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Windows 10
Enter Santorini
Microsoft’s new codename for 'Windows Lite' is ....
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Gotta Go Fast
Windows 10 build 18342 now available for Fast ring Insiders
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Worthy workarounds
Windows 10 Spotlight stopped working? Here's the fix.
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The Fixes Are In
Microsoft releases Windows 10 fixes with fresh cumulative updates
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For your convenience
How to preload additional accounts on Windows 10
PC Reviews
remarkably light
Review: Why we love the massive (but featherlight) LG gram 17
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All-around great package
Lenovo's IdeaPad 730S is a lean 13-inch notebook with strong performance
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Judging a book by its cover
How well does the Surface Book 2 hold up after a year?
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MateBook Air?
Huawei's MateBook 13 may be the best MacBook Air rival yet
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Modern Dad
Modern Dad on the Huawei Matebook D 14
Gaming
Almost There
Can I improve loading times in Anthem?
First Update of 2019
Mini keyboard and more features are rolling out to Xbox Insiders soon
Coming soon
Stellaris: Console Edition’s latest trailer breaks down its features
Decisions... decisions
Should you buy digital or physical Xbox One games?
Season 2 awaits
Rainbow Six Siege teaser hints Danish Operator, Proximity Alarm gadget
Analysis
Surface
No Life 'til Leather
The Toast Leather Cover for Surface Book is (mostly) great
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Bargain Type Covers
5 Surface Pro keyboards that cost less than Microsoft's Type Covers
Go get a sleeve
These are the five best Surface Go sleeves available right now
To Alcantara or not to Alcantara?
Are Alcantara Type Covers worth an extra $30?
Windows Central Podcasts
How it's done
All the tech gear we use to record the Windows Central Podcast
Future Windows updates
On this week's podcast ... New 20H1 builds, HoloLens 2 teasers, and more
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Podcast
Windows Central Podcast 121: What should Windows Lite be called?
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Are live tiles dead?
Windows Central Podcast 120: Are live tiles dead?
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Apps
Ready for Launch
Microsoft launches new Office Windows 10 app for everyone
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Switch On the Fly
Microsoft To-Do for Windows 10 adds multiple account support for Insiders
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Mixing Up Reality
Chrome Canary adds Windows Mixed Reality support
PC Part Picker wins
This is the best Power Supply (PSU) calculator for PC builders
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
The next HoloLens
Everything we know about the upcoming 'HoloLens 2'
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More room for less money
You can extend your Oculus Rift's cables for about $20
HoloLens 2?
Microsoft's Alex Kipman teases MWC announcements with a cryptic trailer
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Adding to the package
How many of these accessories do you have for your HTC Vive?
October 2018 Update
A mistake
How Microsoft missed the major file-deletion bug in the October Update
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Patch it up
February 'Patch Tuesday' updates now rolling out for Windows 10
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On The Ups
October 2018 Update crosses 12 percent of Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex says
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Batch 'em Up
Fresh cumulative update rolls out to Windows 10 October 2018 Update PCs
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Get your game on
How to use the Windows 10 Game Bar and DVR game capture
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Mobile
what's in my bag
Daniel Rubino is loving these 3 Android phones right now
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On the Inside
All of Microsoft's iOS and Android beta programs, and how to sign up
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Buyer's guide
Lumia 950 XL is the only good Windows phone still available
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The final year
Microsoft outlines end of support plans for Windows 10 Mobile
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All Recent
Déjà Vu
New Surface Go firmware updates bring handful of fixes
Another batch of firmware updates is available for Microsoft's Surface Go, bringing fixes for everything from the Surface Pen to system stability.
Hold it
Secure your phone with this iOttie air vent car mount at its lowest price
Keep your phone locked in place so it doesn't distract your hands.
MIx it up
Microsoft bringing Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps to Android and iOS
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Microsoft is expanding its Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps beyond HoloLens, bringing two of them to Android and iOS.
Deep Search
Edge search bar now suggests bookmarks, people for enterprise users
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Querying Bing from the Microsoft Edge search bar will now serve up bookmarks and contact information for business users.
Almost There
Can I improve loading times in Anthem?
The best way to reliably improve loading time for Anthem, whether you play on Xbox One or PC, is by using a solid-state drive.
Hooo Boy
Microsoft Edge allows Facebook to run Flash content without consent
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Microsoft Edge currently maintains a secret whitelist that allows Facebook to bypass the browser's click-to-play policy for Flash content.
Pretty colors
Customize your mechanical keyboard with these 37 rainbow key caps under $17
Works best with Cherry MX mechanical keyboards.
Sounds Good
Stream your music with the SoundPeats true wireless earbuds on sale for $22
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Thanks to the charging case, you don't automatically have to find an outlet when these run low.
More changes
Halo TV series picks up director Otto Bathurst in latest reshuffle
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Work on Showtime’s Halo TV series (still) remains underway, with production set for later this year.
Gaze into the future
Eye tracking could be in the cards for HoloLens 2
A new Microsoft patent describes an eye tracking system that could make for a unique addition to HoloLens 2.
To-Do for Mac
How to sync Microsoft To-Do and Cortana Reminders with macOS
Using a macOS device, but want to sync your Microsoft To-Do and Cortana Reminders to it? Well now you can with this simple trick.
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These headphones feature Bluetooth 5.0, memory foam ear-tips, and come with a soft silicone carrying case.
So many choices
Best Xbox One games expected between February 25 and March 1
Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One, but which ones truly stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms next week. Next week we have many new "AAA" releases Xbox One.
Break out the loot
Anthem loot tiers explained
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You're going to find plenty of loot as you play Anthem, but when does it start getting better?
Raids and More
The Division’s 2 endgame trailer focuses on dangerous factions
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One of Ubisoft's most-anticipated new titles is The Division 2, the sequel to the popular first game that launched back in 2016. The Division 2 is a third-person military shooter.
A tale of two extremes
Anthem has potential to be amazing, but it's packed with glaring problems
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Anthem, BioWare's brand new sci-fi title, has finally arrived after a long wait. But was the wait worth it? Here's our full review.
Finally
Lost Planet series and more join Xbox backward compatibility
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Backward compatibility opens Xbox One to a huge variety of games, spanning three generations of Microsoft's consoles. Despite hardware differences, it remains an outstanding feature, allowing a select library of older games to be played on Xbox One.
Coming to Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu in March
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First Update of 2019
Mini keyboard and more features are rolling out to Xbox Insiders soon
Microsoft has been aggressively updating the Xbox One’s interface since launch, but it looks like the biggest changes are ahead. Today, the company revealed some of the tweaks coming to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha — Skip Ahead today.