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Home movies
Can you edit videos on the Dell XPS 15?
So pretty
Jump Force Collector's Edition goes up for preorder
Another One Gone?
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Telltale Games shutting down, retains 25 employees
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Canada Daily Deals: All-new Echo Bundles, GPS running watches, and more
The end begins
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Halo timeline: The Battle of Earth and the birth of an Arbiter
PC reviews
Only one winner
Should you get an XPS 13 or a Surface Laptop?
Big business
The biggest T-series ThinkPad from Lenovo offers outstanding performance
13-inch ThinkPad
Lenovo's ThinkPad L380 is a cost-effective 13-inch business partner
Not always the best
You should get an XPS 13 from Dell, not Amazon
Mid-range computing
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Lenovo's Ideapad 530S performs exceptionally but has a mediocre display
Surface
the timing is right
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Surface Pro and Surface Laptop 2 could get Thunderbolt 3, finally
Reset and Go
How to factory reset Microsoft's Surface Go
give a toast
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Review of the Surface Go Toast cover - it's real wood!
Buyer's guide
Keep others from seeing your Surface Go display with this privacy screen
Windows Central podcasts
Recorded September 7 2018
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On the latest Windows Central Podcast ... new Surface devices, and more
Recorded August 24 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 103: RTM is near, broken Surface Go, and more
Recorded August 17, 2018
Windows Central Podcast 102: ARM wrestling, Redstone 5, and more
Recorded August 10th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 101: Surface Go fake news, and more
Recorded August 3rd 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 100: Surface, Go!
Deals
Can you hold it?
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Hyperkin Duke now available for preorder via Amazon
Eye Strain
Add some illumination with Luminoodle LED bias lighting as low as $7 today
Work and play
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The 128GB Microsoft Surface Pro is $549 today only at Best Buy
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Save up to 40% on Anker's chargers, cables, portable batteries and more
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Look Ma new hands!
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Everything you need to know about Valve's 'Knuckles' controllers
Smart Business
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Dynamics 365 gets boost from new AI and mixed reality business apps
Wireless VR
Is the TPCast or HTC adapter a better option for a wireless Vive setup?
Price Slashed
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Save $100 on Samsung's HMD Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality Headset
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The Ultimate MCSE Certification bundle is just $49!
Mobile
Finally
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No Man's Sky now lets you change your astronaut's body type
From the Forums
Is your Windows phone camera STILL better than Apple's iPhones?
Microsoft on Android
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Should Microsoft pour recources into developing Next Lock Screen?
Android + Windows
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Here's where Microsoft can improve its PC-phone synergy
Get more from Your Phone
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How to set up and use the Your Phone app on Windows 10
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Grab the new Amazon Echo devices in discounted bundles in the UK
Amazon Alexa is now integrated into even more home essentials — and you can grab them at a discount already!
It's so affordable
Score three months of Mint Mobile's 2GB plan for just $45 total
You may have heard of Mint Mobile before, and now may be the time that you finally slide one of its SIM cards into your phone.
GO WIDE OR GO HOME
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These are the best ultrawide PC displays available today
We take a look at some of the best ultrawide monitors you can buy and why you would want to invest in one of them.
You're gonna wanna see this
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What Team Windows Central is watching and listening to this weekend
Need a good movie or TV show to watch this weekend? Or an album to listen to? How's about a good book? Look no further; Team Windows Central can help.
Best 🇬🇧 Deals
UK Daily Deals: All-new Echo bundles, Microsoft Surface devices & more
We scout out the day's best UK deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out the big discounts on newly-announced Amazon Echo devices, a whole host of Microsoft Surface products, Philips OneBlade shaver and much more...
Type away
Tronsmart's TK09R is a budget mechanical keyboard with built-in storage
The Tronsmart TK09R is worth considering if you prefer to use mechanical keyboards with palm rests.
Dell vs Dell
Should you get an older generation Dell XPS 15 or a newer one?
You can not only purchase the 2018 Dell XPS 15 (9570) with upgraded internals, but also the older 9560 model. Question is; which is better?
Boo!
Survival horror 'Amnesia: Collection' goes up for preorder on Xbox One
The Amnesia: Collection is a compilation of three first-person horror games which offer plenty of jump scares and moments where you question the protagonist's sanity. Beforehand, the titles were only available on PC or PlayStation 4.
ALEXA I'M LOST
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Here's how to order Amazon's upcoming Echo Auto and save 50% in the process
Amazon unveiled the Echo Auto today which lets you add Alexa functionality to your car radio.
ALEXA YOU'VE CHANGED
Here's how you can already save big on Amazon's new Echo devices
From the third generation Echo Dot to the new Echo Auto, Amazon just unveiled a wide range of products — some of which you can grab on sale right now.
7.8/10 too much water
Fishing Sim World Xbox One review: Great fishing fun with average visuals
Fishing Sim World is the next installment in the lacking genre of fishing simulators, but how does it play? While the gameplay has a surprising amount of depth and the game has solid features, the lack of excellent visuals does hinder the experience.
Stay Connected
Keep a watch on your child at all times with Verizon's 4G LTE GizmoWatch
This new wearable for kids from Verizon allows 4G LTE calls to up to ten parent-approved contacts, along with GPS tracking, text messaging, and more.
Don't do it
A GPU isn't a good choice for mining Bitcoin
There's no point buying a GPU to mine Bitcoin anymore; your money would be better spent on dedicated hardware.
On The Run
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Life Is Strange 2 gets dramatic and touching launch trailer
Today, developer Dontnod Entertainment and publisher Square Enix revealed a launch trailer for Life Is Strange 2. The game follows a new cast of characters on an incredible journey across the country.
UPGRADE
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The SanDisk Ultra 3D 1TB solid state drive is less than $150 right now
Speeds that rival the best with prices the best can't compete with.
timed exclusivity
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 post-launch content detailed
Activision has revealed details regarding the post-launch content coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which will be available to PlayStation 4 players first as timed exclusives before making their way onto Xbox One.
Ready for Battle
ASUS gears up with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 special edition hardware
ASUS is preparing for the battle to come with a slew of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 special edition gear that may just annihilate your wallet.
First-Person Western
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Red Dead Redemption 2 features first-person mode at launch
Outlets around the world are getting their hands on Red Dead Redemption 2, and new details keep on pouring out. Today, IGN announced that the game would feature a first-person mode at launch.
Space bugs
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Star Control: Origins is an out-of-this-world space exploration game for PC
Star Control: Origins is a game many fans have been waiting decades for. Has Stardock managed to deliver on its promise to create a fun, light-hearted and deep space storytelling experience?
More on Mixer
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Forza Horizon 4 Mixer streaming earns in-game rewards
Forza Horizon 4 is an upcoming racing game which features innovations like a shared world and seasons. However, gameplay is also changing up quite a bit. In order to progress, you have to earn "Influence". Influence is used to unlock events.