Recent News
Continued updates
Microsoft confirms that Huawei devices will receive updates and support
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Building a PC for video editing? Here's what you need to know.
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Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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Big upgrade
Raspberry Pi 4 unveiled with beefier CPU, dual monitors and up to 4GB RAM
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All of the things!
Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
It's an omen
Get your game on with a discounted refurbished HP Omen desktop gaming PC
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Work out while you work with $100 off the Cubii Pro Under Desk Elliptical
May 2019 Update
Version 1903
Our in-depth review details all the changes in the May 2019 Update
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Clearing things up
New message clears up if your device is ready for the latest Windows Update
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Config file
Yes, you can customize Windows Sandbox — here's how
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Patch it up
June 'Patch Tuesday' updates now available for Windows 10
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PC Reviews
An ultra Ultrabook
Why Lenovo's IdeaPad S940 is the new king of the Ultrabooks
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Set it and forget it
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M720q Tiny PC is ideal for Enterprise and personal use
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Minor refresh
Lenovo's ThinkPad L390 gets a minor update for improved performance
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WQHD HDR display!
The ThinkPad T490 is lighter than ever and has a knockout WQHD display
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Analysis
Surface
Buyer's guide
Add cheap storage to your Surface Go with these microSD cards
Cheaper versatility
New Core i5 15-inch Surface Book 2 configuration available
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Buyer's guide
All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place
Beyond the Surface
These are our picks for the best alternatives to the Surface Pro (2017)
PC Build
Storage and Speed
Start saving with Samsung's T5 500GB portable SSD at its best price to date
Buyer's guide
These are the best mid-tower cases for your next PC build
We're live
How to build a great streaming PC for less than $1,200
Must-have SSD
Seagate's new FireCuda 510 M.2 SSD is truly impressive
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Apps
Worldwide web
Google Earth will support all Chromium browsers, including Microsoft Edge
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Working together
Inclusion is at the core of Microsoft Whiteboard's newest features
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Bump up the volume!
Volume overlay on Windows 10 now shows YouTube video information
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reddit in your Legere
This Reddit app doesn't kick you into a browser every time you hit a link
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Buyer's guide
These are the best pre-built desktop PCs for VR
Where did my 6DoF go?
Oculus Rift S Touch controllers not tracking properly? Try these fixes
Extra VR
Your Rift experience is about to get a lot better with these accessories
Don't lose touch
You can adjust Oculus Rift S room lighting frequency to help with tracking
Windows Central Podcasts
Recorded June 14 2019
On this week's podcast ... the Windows Shell, Xbox at E3, and more
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Recorded June 7 2019
Windows Central Podcast 136: Centaurus, Stadia, and Scarlett
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Recorded May 31 2019
Windows Central Podcast 135: A sort of WCOS announcement
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Recorded May 17 2019
Windows Central Podcast 134: The first Windows foldable
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Mobile
Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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Build on the go
Minecraft Earth is so good it just might make Jez stop hating mobile gaming
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Microsoft ❤ Android
150 apps, billions of installs: Microsoft's Android app lessons
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HP Elite x3 for me
What is (or was) your final Windows Phone?
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All Recent
Continued updates
Microsoft confirms that Huawei devices will receive updates and support
Despite concerns regarding how government policies will affect Huawei laptop hardware, Microsoft confirms that Huawei devices will continue to receive support and updates.
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Building a PC for video editing? Here's what you need to know.
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Video editing is a demanding task for any PC, but we crafted a few builds at different price points that will do the job just fine.
Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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In a new interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called the company's failure in the mobile space his "greatest mistake ever." Gates said the space "was a natural thing for Microsoft to win" and regrets ceding the non-Apple portion of the mobile market to Android.
Big upgrade
Raspberry Pi 4 unveiled with beefier CPU, dual monitors and up to 4GB RAM
The new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is a tiny single-board computer that offers a complete desktop experience at just $35 and can drive two monitors at once in 4K.
Accessorize this
The accessories you need for your Huawei MateBook D
Grabbed yourself a shiny new, Ryzen-powered Huawei MateBook D and want to get the most from it? That's where a bundle of top-notch accessories come in, so we've rounded up some of our favorites to help you make your MateBook D experience even better.
Hello, Tabs!
Windows Terminal preview now available in the Microsoft Store
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The new Windows Terminal experience, first unveiled at Build 2019, has appeared in the Microsoft Store. If you were hoping to get some hands-on time with it, however, you'll have to wait a little while longer.
Android apps? Maybe
Report: Foldable Surface PC with Windows Core OS will run Android apps
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Microsoft's first foldable PC may run Android apps, according to a new report.
Sponsored Post
Upsie is transforming the way you purchase product warranties
Everyone has experienced that uncomfortable moment at checkout. You know the one: you're checking out and the sales representative asks if you would like to purchase a warranty for the already expensive new device you're purchasing. Do you buy something that you know nothing about? If you don't buy it, will you break your new device and wish you had bought it? What does it even protect?
This week in esports
Blizzard's esports director quits for other industry opportunities
Kim Phan, Blizzard's esports director, resigned this week.
Music
Sea of Thieves 'Shroudbroken' track now available on music services
Sea of Thieves is an exploration-based pirate game which relies on emergent experiences. While the title launched as a somewhat barebones game, it's now become so much more due to time-limited events. However, that's not where Sea of Thieves' story ends. On April 30, the game got its long-awaited "Anniversary Update" which added cooking, fishing, harpooning, single-player quests, and...
Deal alert
Cyberpunk 2077 discounted to $50 on Amazon
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Cyberpunk 2077 is probably one of the most anticipated games coming next year from The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED. At Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference, the team debuted a new trailer along with the April 16, 2020 release date. The game takes place in a massive open world where you can venture beyond the city walls. Usually, the game retails for $60, but it has been discounted...
Share your office space
Upgrade Office 365 Personal to Home to use it on more devices
Did you start with Office 365 Personal but now need Office on multiple computers, tablets, and phones? No problem. Upgrading from Personal to Home won't take long.
SOCCER SIMULATOR
PES 2020 goes up for preorder
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PES is a soccer franchise that rivals FIFA, and many gamers believe that it's more authentic. While this debate rages on, PES 2020 is right around the corner. According to Konami, this time around you "take command of the ball like never before with new dynamic dribbling skills, new first touch techniques, and finely-tuned ball physics, all developed in close consultation with renowned...
Quick Tip
How to create your own Xbox Live gamerpic
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You can now create and use a custom 'gamerpic' on Xbox Live for the first time. Here's how to set one up on Xbox One and on Windows 10.
Explore The World
Elden Ring creator reveals open-world details, combat mechanics, and more
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Elden Ring is an upcoming Dark Souls-like game from Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin and Japanese developer FromSoftware. Unlike the open-dungeon structure of FromSoftware's previous games, Elden Ring features vast environments stretched across great distances. You'll have to travel on horseback to reach them.
Red team for life
These are all the best AMD Ryzen-powered laptops
Looking for a new laptop but you'd prefer to have something powered by AMD Ryzen rather than Intel? The choice isn't as wide, but fortunately there are some excellent notebooks out there to choose from. Whether you're looking for something for home, work, your kids, or to shred it up with some top tier gaming, there's something with AMD inside for you.
My baby shot me down
Empire of Sin: Everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about Empire of Sin, a game releasing to the Nintendo Switch in Sping 2020!
Support Continues
Huawei says MateBook PCs will continue to be 'upgraded and supported'
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If you already own or are planning to buy one of Huawei's MateBook PCs, you'll continue to receive support and updates despite the current trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The company clarified that its PCs will continue to receive security patches, updates, and Microsoft Support.
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Buyer's guide
These are the best mid-tower cases for your next PC build
Sometimes you don't want to have a giant PC case that has very little installed in it taking up too much space in a room. This is where mid-tower cases come into play. Here are our best picks!