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Streamlined streaming
The excellent myTube YouTube client for Windows just got even better
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Start your week off right
Monday's top deals: smart garage door openers, Ring Video Doorbells, & more
Set up a workstation
Kensington's LD5400T docking station doubles as a guardian for your laptop
Box for your PC
How to pick the right PC case for your custom build
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hit the lights
Control your lights from anywhere with three TP-Link smart switches for $55
Essentials
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When ya gonna ring it?
Prime members can save almost $100 on a refurb Ring Video Doorbell Pro
All of the things!
Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
Nuke Leftovers
Add convenience to your kitchen with $10 off this AmazonBasics microwave
E3 2019
New memories
Halo: Reach PC revives Microsoft's legendary titan in 4K glory
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Take a beating
Xbox Elite Series 2 controller improves bumper and grip durability
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GOLD BARS
Wolfenstein: Youngblood may let you upgrade weapons with microtransactions
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Mysteries that need to be resolved
Halo Infinite E3 2019 trailer left us with 5 burning questions
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PC Reviews
An ultra Ultrabook
Review: 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
Beyond the Surface
These are our picks for the best alternatives to the Surface Pro (2017)
Buyer's guide
Grab one of these microSD cards for your Surface Pro 6
Recorded June 7 2019
Windows Central Podcast 136: Centaurus, Stadia, and Scarlett
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Battery replacement
How to remove and replace the Surface Pen's battery
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
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
Inside-out tracking
Does the Oculus Rift S need external sensors?
Closing shop
Microsoft closes Mixed Reality Studio in Berlin
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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
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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Augmented blocks
Will Minecraft Earth ever come to Windows 10 devices, tablets, or HoloLens?
When will Minecraft Earth launch?
Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta
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Streamlined streaming
The excellent myTube YouTube client for Windows just got even better
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myTube's upgrade to 4.0 brings a new design, improved controls, and a few new features. But is it still the best way to watch YouTube videos on Windows 10?
Set up a workstation
Kensington's LD5400T docking station doubles as a guardian for your laptop
Love the idea of a Thunderbolt 3 dock but also want to have peace-of-mind when you leave your laptop sitting on your desk? Kensington's LD5400T combines ports, charging, and security into one impressive package.
Box for your PC
How to pick the right PC case for your custom build
Check out our ultimate guide to purchasing the ideal PC case for your build.
Sharing for HomeGroup users
Sharing files and printers on Windows 10
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In this guide, we show you every step to share files and printers with network users without the need of HomeGroup, now that the feature isn't available on Windows 10.
Recorded June 14 2019
On this week's podcast ... the Windows Shell, Xbox at E3, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Possible Windows Shell updates, Xbox at E3, and the IdeaPad S940.
New memories
Halo: Reach PC revives Microsoft's legendary titan in 4K glory
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Halo: Reach for PC looks better than ever and exceeds expectations with top-tier mouse and keyboard controls.
What is Minecraft Dungeons?
Minecraft Dungeons: Everything we know so far
At E3 2019, we had the opportunity to learn more about Minecraft Dungeons, a Diablo-like action RPG from Microsoft. Here's everything we know so far!
Windows Central Digital Offers
Pay what you want for an awesome eBook bundle of Arduino projects!
Set your own price for this collection of six project books that will get you started working with Arduinos.
Buyer's guide
Shake walls and rattle windows with the best 5.1 speakers for PC gaming
Surround sound takes your audio and gaming experiences to the next level, but which speakers are the best for PC? We've rounded up some of the best options here so you can get something that fits your budget and your power preference.
Coming soon
LucidSound announces rose gold LS35X Xbox Wireless Headset
LucidSound is a popular headset brand and today, the company announced a rose gold and white LS35X Xbox Wireless Headset. According to the team, the LS35X features LucidSound signature control, high-performance audio, and best-in-class functionality. Unfortunately, the new Rose Gold LS35X will be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores in the United States. The LS35X will be available later...
Use Your Abilities
Trine Ultimate Collection available to preorder, Trine 4 coming to Xbox
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Trine is an incredible platforming series that was quite popular on the Xbox 360. While Trine 3 didn't live up to expectations, it still managed to deliver a compelling experience. Unfortunately, Trine 3 hasn't made its way to Xbox One, but that's about to change. Recently, Frozenbyte announced that Trine 4 was in the works and that the previous three Trine titles were also coming to...
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How to sign up and join the Bleeding Edge alpha
Bleeding Edge is an upcoming online melee action game from Ninja Theory. The team developed games like DmC: Devil May Cry and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, so the combat pedigree is strong.
Grab It Right Now
The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Collector's Edition discounted to $27
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A few days ago, The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr launched on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Usually, every expansion launches with a stunning collector's edition, but this one didn't. However, if you want to get your hands on a gorgeous statue and some amazing in-game items, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset should suffice.
Buyer's guide
These are the very best sleeves you'll find for Dell's XPS 15
The Dell XPS 15 is a sleek-looking notebook and these sleeves will help you keep the stunning design in top condition.
Take a beating
Xbox Elite Series 2 controller improves bumper and grip durability
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Microsoft’s newly-revised Xbox Elite Series 2 controller looks to bolster durability across the board.
Please Be True
Mortal Kombat 11 may get Killer Instinct Thunder skin for Nightwolf
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Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest entry in the acclaimed fighting game franchise and quite possibly, one of the best. It continues the story of Mortal Kombat X and can be seen as the conclusion to the saga which has gone on for decades. Not only does the game feature a stellar campaign, but it also includes a number of features that should keep players coming back for more.
So Crisp
Blair Witch runs at 4K resolution on Xbox One X
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A game inspired by the Blair Witch Project, the famous horror film franchise, is coming to Xbox One and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. This was announced at the Xbox E3 2019 Briefing in Los Angeles last weekend.
IN JULY
Dying Light, Torment, and more may join Xbox Game Pass soon
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Microsoft just added a slew of incredible games like Batman: Arkham Knight and Borderlands: The Handsome Collection to Xbox Game Pass, but more are on the horizon. According to a report by TrueAchievements, Die for Valhalla!, Dying Light, and Torment: Tides of Numenera are heading to the service.
Oh No
Amazon Game Studios lays off 'dozens' of developers
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E3 2019 was a blast and many developers showed off intriguing projects like 12 Minutes. However, it looks like some of them who worked for Amazon weren't so lucky. According to a report by Kotaku, the retailer giant laid off "dozens of game developers" on Thursday.
Bravo Six, Going Dark
How Call of Duty: Modern Warfare takes the series to a new, darker place
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Getting knee-deep with 2019's battle-hardened reboot of the bestselling shooter series.