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Prepare for Builds!
Windows Insiders in for a busy next few days
Hole in the (fire)wall
Need to open a port in Windows Firewall? Here's how.
App rebrand
Microsoft is rebranding the Windows Store as 'Microsoft Store'
Phones
You reap what you sow
Will jilted Windows phone fans buy into Microsoft's mobile vision?
Retro chic
WinPhone 95 is the best Windows phone that never existed
The future of Windows
Microsoft 'Andromeda OS' turns Windows 10 into a modular platform
The ultimate changelog
Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators Update: All the changes so far
Gaming and Xbox
RING RING
How to use any USB webcam with Skype for Xbox One
PLS FIX NAO
Hey, Microsoft, can we PLEASE get a new Xbox One Media Remote?!
Winner winner drama dinner
PUBG developer slams Fortnite's 'carbon copy' Battle Royale mode
Red Dead News
Rockstar hypes big Red Dead Redemption 2 news for next week
Laptop reviews
Going to extremes
Great laptop low price
The ASUS E203 is a top class sub $200 laptop
Amazing color
Is the OLED display a worthwhile upgrade to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga?
let's go high res
Review of the Razer Blade 14-inch gaming laptop with 4K display
Could be mistaken for a Yoga
Lenovo's Flex 5 15 is held back by a lacking display
Apps
Takin' TV everywhere
The best Windows 10 apps to watch TV this fall
Crossin' devices
Roamit for Windows lets you share files and your clipboard across devices
Getting a Reaction
Skype gets new emoji reactions, more on Release Preview
New — sort of
Trello's official desktop app is now available on the Windows Store
Surface
Surface Notes
Microsoft details latest batch of Surface Pro 4 firmware updates
Jumping the gun
Surface Pro LTE preorders pop up at UK retailer
Lock It Down
You can now secure your Surface Pro with a Kensington Keyed Cable Lock
On-the-move power
The 2 best ways to keep your Surface Pro charged on the go
Deals
Video Games
Get Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline together for just $10
Listen to the savings
This $25 Bluetooth speaker has a crazy long 24-hour battery life
Time to upgrade
Get in the game with LG's 24-inch monitor for $195
Media
Start your new media server with these discounted Synology DiskStations
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Apps we love
Analysis
Hey, Microsoft, can we PLEASE get a new Xbox One Media Remote?!
Microsoft has all the right parts in place to make Xbox a killer media console, but its media remote sorely needs a refresh.
How a CEO's empathy for his son with cerebral palsy transformed Microsoft
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella was changed after he became a parent to a son with severe cerebral palsy. The empathy that changed him also changed Microsoft. Here's why.
Will jilted Windows phone fans buy into Microsoft's mobile vision?
Microsoft's commitment to loyal Windows phone fans has seemed ill-managed at best. Should Microsoft expect spurned fans to embrace its future mobile efforts?
Most recent
Retro-Chic
Lenovo's 25th anniversary ThinkPad leaks with classic design flair
Lenovo has something special in store for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the original ThinkPad.
Charging Quickly
RAVPower's 22000mAh power bank includes 3 high-speed USB ports for $32
Right now you can pick up RAVPower's 22000mAh power bank with 3 high-speed USB charging ports for just $31.99 when you enter the coupon code PB052USA at checkout.
Windows Central Digital Offers
Make better business decisions by mastering the best data science tools!
Data science is a vital part of any business's success, and you need to learn the ins and outs of the required tools. This is the course for you.
Easy money
Don't overspend on a laptop! These 5 tips can help.
If you're wondering how you can grab a laptop that suits you without spending more than you want to, we put together five ways you can save money and still get the laptop you want.
MasterRace
What's your all-time favorite PC game?
Thousands of PC games have been released over the last few decades with many more in development or being planned. But we're interested in learning what your all-time favorite PC game is.
Reshared from VRHeads
Here's a breakdown of common SteamVR error codes
If you’re having issues with SteamVR, here’s a breakdown of some common error codes.
Watch listen read
What Team Windows Central is watching, reading, and listening to
It's almost the weekend and time to relax! Here are the movies, music, and books the Windows Central team is enjoying this week.
Xccessorize your One X
Picking up an Xbox One X? Check out these TVs, accessories, and more!
If you're buying an Xbox One X, you should take a look at these recommendations for the best 4K TVs, Xbox accessories, and other toys to enhance your experience.
A treat for your eyes
This 27-inch AOC Agon G-Sync monitor is almost flawless
There's very little not to like about this 27-inch gaming monitor from AOC. Simply put, it's excellent. Here's our full review.
From the shadows
How to find Xûr in Destiny 2 this weekend
Everyone's favorite Exotic-wielding vendor, Xûr, Agent of the Nine, has made his return in Destiny 2. Here's how to find him.
X marks the spot
The Xbox One X is selling out across the globe
The Xbox One X is finally available for preorder, and it seems to be off to a flying start, selling out at various major retailers.
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For the brits
Microsoft to open its first UK retail store in London [Updated]
According to a new report, Microsoft is looking to open its first UK-based store in the near future.
Beginning of the end
Halo timeline: Beginning of the Human-Covenant War
After the deployment of the Spartan-IIs in 2525, the UNSC began to effectively destroy the Insurrection in the Outer Colonies. However, a devastating alien empire would arrive at the colony Harvest — one that would threaten our entire existence.
Grab dat gem!
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for Xbox One review – Two worlds fight it out
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has finally arrived on Xbox One. With the series' most extensive story mode, a roster of 30 mostly beloved characters, and a streamlined fighting system. But an oddly low budget feel threatens to lessen the game's impact.
Win 12 months of Xbox Live
MGL 42 - More Destiny 2 fun with Jez, Zac, and Dan (with a giveaway!)
Watch and win 12 months of Xbox Live with us on Mixer!
Beep boop
Review: Stellaris' Synthetic Dawn for PC lets you enslave humanity
The latest DLC to hit Stellaris is 'Synthetic Dawn,' which is one of our favorite expansion yet and well worth the $9.99. You'll want this DLC unless ... you're siding with the sloshy meatbags.
Decision time
Showdown: XPS 13 vs. XPS 15
Have your heart set on a new Dell XPS laptop but not sure which one to go for? Let us help as we break down some of the key points to consider.
Late Night Gamer
James Corden will sit down for some FIFA 18 on the next Xbox Live Session
The next celebrity-infused Xbox Live Session will feature late-night host James Corden.
Top 5
5 awesome overlooked features from the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
While most of us are excited about the big features coming in the Fall Creators Update, there are also some notable, lesser-known features in-tow too. Here are five of our favorites!
Instant Iteration
Ford embraces HoloLens as part of its design process
Ford is embracing HoloLens as a way to make its design process quicker and more collaborative.