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Better sorting for games and apps coming to Xbox One
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PC Pods
How to pair Apple AirPods with a Windows PC
Accurate readings
Is your laptop's battery meter way off? Here's how to recalibrate it.
Command Line
Command Prompt allows you to create scheduled tasks faster — here's how
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PC and mobile in sync
Edge for Android can now sync favorites with the new Chromium Edge on PC
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sit tight
Microsoft working on fix for Insiders unable to update to build 18875
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PC Reviews
Big chassis with big power
17-inch ThinkPad P72 is packed with performance and a 4K display
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Serious thickness
ThinkPad P52 packs impressive design and performance
Real GPU but real light
MSI PS63 Modern packs NVIDIA power into a slim 15-inch Ultrabook
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so close
HP got a lot right with the Spectre x360 13t, except one BIG thing
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So cool
Lenovo Legion Y740 is an outstanding (and surprising) gaming laptop
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Gaming
Get your stream on
The capture cards Xbox streamers need to know about
Rival teams
Will Borderlands 3 support cross-play?
Will film buffs love this console?
Is Xbox One S All-Digital a good streaming box?
What?
Mortal Kombat 11’s launch trailer features time travel twists
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Look, Ma, no discs!
Why a disc-less Xbox is a natural step forward for Microsoft
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Analysis
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Fixes abound
Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets first weekly update
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On the Inside
Windows Office Insiders get fast account switching, new icons, and more
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Bidding Adieu
Cortana no longer works with Wunderlist
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New Icon, Who Dis?
OneNote gets new icon on Windows 10 and iOS
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Welcome back
Skype's 'contact online' notifications return for Insiders
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Maximum comfort
HTC Vive foam cushion grimy or uncomfortable? Replace it!
Exploring and relaxing
Vacation Simulator delivers nearly endless wonder
More room for less money
You can extend your Oculus Rift's cables for about $20
Holo-back
Does Microsoft's HoloLens 2 run original HoloLens apps?
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How many of these accessories do you have for your HTC Vive?
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Look world no phone
Microsoft Your Phone 'replaces' Windows phone and may replace your phone
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Galaxy or bust
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Going mobile
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Windows Central Digital Offers
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PC Pods
How to pair Apple AirPods with a Windows PC
Apple's AirPods are designed for use with other Apple products. But that doesn't mean you can't use them with your Windows PC.
Better Together
Crackdown 3 now lets you team up in Wrecking Zone with Squads
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Now you can hit the Wrecking Zone with your friends and take on other players in Squads.
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We looked through all the Acer monitors to bring you the best
Acer produces countless monitors at various prices so we rounded up some of the best the company has to offer.
A-Z
Better sorting for games and apps coming to Xbox One
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The latest small, but pleasant feature coming to the Xbox One is a much better way of sorting in the My Games and Apps section. The correct way or sorting.
Goodbye lag spikes!
Is the Nighthawk AC1900 fast enough for gaming?
Share your connection without sacrificing your gaming experience and say goodbye to lag spikes. You can also feel free to customize your configuration with the Nighthawk's powerful software.
Movin on up
Microsoft's PWA Builder hits version 2.0 with new design and more
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Microsoft has shipper version 2.0 of its PWA Builder tool, bringing a refreshed design, an update to the "Features" section, and more.
Maximum comfort
HTC Vive foam cushion grimy or uncomfortable? Replace it!
There are some quality covers and replacements available for the foam cushion on the HTC Vive.
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We rounded up our favorite podcast apps for Windows 10
There are plenty of podcast apps on Windows 10, but these six are the very best.
From us to you
What Team Windows Central is watching and listening to this weekend
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Buyers Guide
These Surface Studio 2 alternatives are all WAY more affordable
Looking for alternatives to the Surface Studio 2? Perhaps we can help.
Hook it up!
Can the Nighthawk AC1900 replace your Xfinity router?
Upgrading your Xfinity router is easier than it seems. Use the Nighthawk AC1900 with your own modem to take control of your network and know that you always have the newest features and technology connecting your home.
This list isn't complete!
We now know 20 of the 40 Genesis Mini titles!
Sega has decided that we can't have the names of all the games for the Genesis Mini that's soon to arrive. But we will list them here as we find them!
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Sega announced another 10 games for the Genesis Mini! There's an Earthworm!
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Keeping up with the trend of creating mini versions from classic consoles, Sega has finally announced the Genesis mini. We run down everything we know so far.
Get your stream on
The capture cards Xbox streamers need to know about
Looking to improve the quality of your gaming videos or streams? The Xbox One does an OK job with built in software, but to kick it up a few gears you need a good capture card.
Eliminate the clutter
Chrome Canary picks up a distraction-free Reader Mode
Google Chrome is getting a built-in reader mode on the desktop, similar to what you get on Safari and Firefox. The feature facilitates distraction-free reading by stripping out ads, animations, and other background content from a page.
Rival teams
Will Borderlands 3 support cross-play?
Gearbox is currently looking into the possibility of adding cross-play to Borderlands 3, but there are no concrete plans.
Fixes abound
Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets first weekly update
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The first weekly update for the new Microsoft Edge developer channel is now available, bringing a fix for media casting and more.
Accurate readings
Is your laptop's battery meter way off? Here's how to recalibrate it.
The battery in an old laptop often won't show an accurate reading of the life remaining. Calibration is a relatively easy process and will get things back to how they were.