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Adapting the Adaptive Controller
The Xbox Adaptive Controller literally changed the game for this man
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Real GPU but real light
MSI's PS63 Modern packs NVIDIA power in a super-slim 15-inch Ultrabook
Space empire
Stellaris delivers infectious interstellar strategy on Xbox One
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Windows 10
Enter Santorini
Microsoft’s has another codename for 'Windows Lite' ...
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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?
More changes
Halo TV series picks up director Otto Bathurst in latest reshuffle
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So many choices
Best Xbox One games expected between February 25 and March 1
Break out the loot
Anthem loot tiers explained
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Raids and More
The Division’s 2 endgame trailer focuses on dangerous factions
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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
Hooo Boy
Microsoft Edge lets Facebook run Flash content without consent
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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
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Out of the shadows
Microsoft's HoloLens and Surface creators are the company's secret weapon
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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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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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Adapting the Adaptive Controller
The Xbox Adaptive Controller literally changed the game for this man
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A few months ago, Microsoft offered us the opportunity to get a closer look at the Xbox Adaptive Controller. After a ton of DIY and some help from a friend, we gained a glimpse into how Microsoft is championing inclusion for gamers.
Real GPU but real light
MSI's PS63 Modern packs NVIDIA power in a super-slim 15-inch Ultrabook
MSI paired a power-efficient Core i7 processor with a beefy GeForce GTX 1050 GPU to create a light 15.6-inch laptop with a battery that can hit at least 10 hours. Unfortunately, there's one major flaw in this unique laptop.
Space empire
Stellaris delivers infectious interstellar strategy on Xbox One
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Stellaris is a cult 4X space strategy game in which you build and maintain your very own interstellar empire. Can a game this complex work with a controller, though?
Prebuilt
Take $250 off the powerful Alienware Aurora R7 gaming desktop
Prepare for virtual reality or just be happy you have a computer that's powerful enough to do it.
UFC Fight Night
Watch Blachowicz-Santos on UFC Fight Night on Saturday on ESPN+
Stream this six-fight main card on any devices with a quick assist from us.
Sticky tray
Where's the best place to buy a magnetic parts tray for PC building?
A magnetic tray is a great way of not losing screws and other small metallic parts, but where can you get one?
Making the right bets
Why Microsoft NEEDS to bring Xbox Game Pass to Nintendo Switch
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Rumors abound that Microsoft is planning to expand its games portfolio to Nintendo Switch, and maybe other platforms. Here's why that would be a (very) smart move.
He’s back!
Star Wars Battlefront II ‘The Chosen One’ update adds Anakin Skywalker
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Star Wars Battlefront II is a first and third-person multiplayer shooter from DICE — an EA studio. Over the past year, it has received a slew of updates which added more and more content to the game. The more spectacular showdowns are ahead of us.
Master the basics
Our step-by-step guide to building a PC
Our comprehensive PC build guide will walk you through how to put together your own computer, to save some money.
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Finally
Anthem launches on Xbox One and PC
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Anthem is an upcoming shared-world third-person shooter from BioWare. BioWare is the studio behind famous franchises like Dragon Age and Mass Effect. Anthem launched on February 22 for everyone, not just those with Origin Access Premier.
Déjà Vu
New Surface Go firmware updates bring handful of fixes
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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
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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 lets Facebook 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.