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Not today Satan
How to block another player in Fallout 76
Too Big
Battlefield V gets 20 GB patch on Xbox One tomorrow
So Much XCOM
XCOM-like 'Mutant Year Zero' gets extended footage, December release date
Good fortune for all
What we know so far about the first Forza Horizon 4 DLC
Big deal
DJI's Mavic Air Black Friday pricing goes live early on Amazon and Best Buy
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quite the count
Xbox Game Pass already enjoys 'millions' of subscribers says Phil Spencer
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October 2018 Update
Version 1809
October 2018 Update is finally available again — check out our full review
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Definition finder
Microsoft Edge has a built-in word-lookup tool — here's how to use it
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Version 1809
Microsoft releases another patch for Insiders on Windows 10 version 1809
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Unzip Carefully
Fix in the works for Zip file issue in October 2018 Update, due in November
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The Inside Track
Windows 10 build 17763.104 heads to Slow and Release Preview Insiders
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PC Reviews
Is it a deep fryer?
Lenovo's Legion C730 Cube offers decent mid-range performance
Budget business laptop
Lenovo's budget V330 has smart business features — and some glaring issues
Buyer's guide
These are the best alternatives to Microsoft's Surface Laptop 2
Do you need all the power?
Should you get the i5 or i7 Dell Inspiron 15 5570?
Mobile workstation
The ThinkPad P1 brings a lot to the table, but it will cost you
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Gaming
Keep your gear juiced up
Best Xbox controller charging station
Finding the power of the Cloud
Microsoft Studios' Brian Stone on how Crackdown 3 leverages the cloud
Play today
Fallout 76 is now available early across the globe
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Finally
Subnautica leaves Xbox Game Preview in December
Finally
Spyro Reignited Trilogy launches on Xbox One
Analysis
Surface
art meets technology
Small enhancements make a big difference in the new Surface Laptop 2
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Amazing!
Win the new Surface Pro 6, Surface Pro Type Cover, and Surface Pen!
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pint-sized connectivity
Surface Go with LTE preorders now available, starting at $679
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Buyer's guide
Have a Surface Book 2? You need to see these awesome accessories.
Windows Central Podcasts
New Codenames
On this week's podcast ... New codenames, builds, Windows 10 S, and more
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Microsoft did good
On this week's podcast ... new ARM PCs, Microsoft earnings, and more
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The Perfect Surface?
Windows Central Podcast 108: Surface reviews, Cortana updates, and more
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The future of Windows
Windows Central Podcast 107: Project xCloud, Cortana moves, and more
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Apps
ON THE EDGE
Microsoft Edge for iOS adds desktop-mobile switch for websites
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New frontier
Pandora now offers podcasts with personalized recommendations
Alexa. Play Despacito.
Alexa on Windows 10 packs lots of skills, but should you actually use it?
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Easy Button
Microsoft cooking up migration tool for moving from G Suite to Office 365
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Flip of a Switch
Microsoft patents system to switch between VR and reality on the fly
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Travelling without the travel
Microsoft's new 'Outings' Mixed Reality app gets outed
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Be still my beating wallet
Need some new Rift games? These great titles are launching this month!
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So awesome
HoloLens gets approved to help make surgery even better
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Windows 10
Spring 2019
Full list of changes in the next major Windows 10 release, '19H1'
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Build video
Hands-on with Windows 10 19H1 build 18277 showcasing new features and more
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Bug-a-boo
Bug in Windows 10 April 2018 Update prevents setting app defaults for files
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UH OH
Windows 10's activation servers suffer issue causing PCs to deactivate
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Mobile
Proto gestures
Microsoft Lumia 950 originally had gestures that made it much 'smarter'
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Prototype Lumia 640 cover
Microsoft Research demos prototype smartphone cover with e-ink display
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Back one last time
I returned to Windows 10 Mobile and the HP Elite x3 — here's what I learned
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Hack away
Windows Phone Internals bootloader unlocking tool goes open source
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Not today Satan
How to block another player in Fallout 76
It's easy for another Fallout 76 player to ruin for fun despite Bethesda's best efforts to mitigate these issues. If you find yourself being in this position, here's how to block another player.
Too Big
Battlefield V gets 20 GB patch on Xbox One tomorrow
Battlefield V is an upcoming first-person shooter set in World War II. The game features single-player campaign scenarios similar to Battlefield 1. For example, one of the main missions focuses on a female solider, her history, and her family.
So Much XCOM
XCOM-like 'Mutant Year Zero' gets extended footage, December release date
Mutant Year Zero is based on the classic "Mutant" franchise that has spawned several popular pen and paper games. Today, Funcom revealed new gameplay footage which showcases the combat and exploration. Mutant Year Zero takes place in a bleak world.
Good fortune for all
What we know so far about the first Forza Horizon 4 DLC
Microsoft has finally pulled the covers off the first DLC expansion for Forza Horizon 4, and here's everything we know about it so far.
Big deal
DJI's Mavic Air Black Friday pricing goes live early on Amazon and Best Buy
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Black Friday is so close, the deals have already begun.
quite the count
Xbox Game Pass already enjoys 'millions' of subscribers says Phil Spencer
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Recently, Microsoft announced a number of new improvements to Xbox Game Pass. Aside from the general availability of the Xbox Game Pass app, the company unveiled some upcoming additions to the catalog.
computing on the go
How is Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon's battery life?
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a powerful, yet portable notebook that will allow you to get more done throughout the day, without being chained to a power outlet.
So much to do
Path of Exile 'Betrayal' expansion launches in December
Path of Exile is a free-to-play action game which draws inspiration from classics like Diablo. Set in the gothic world of "Wraeclast," players have access to hundreds of combinations of spells and abilities, granting unprecedented gameplay.
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Always Connected
Does Samsung Galaxy Book2 support cellular LTE?
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 has excellent battery life and can keep you connected to the web no matter where you go.
AI at Retail
Microsoft and Nielsen partner to apply AI to retail data
Microsoft is teaming with Nielsen to provide a deeper look at retail data using AI and Azure.
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Earn Them All
Fallout 76 full Xbox One achievements list revealed
Fallout 76's full Xbox One achievements list has surfaced ahead of release. The list includes a lot of them, but they seem like they would be easy to earn. For example, just playing the game gives you one once you emerge from Vault 76 and explore.
Patch it up
November Windows 10 'Patch Tuesday' updates now rolling out
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It's the second Tuesday of the month, which means its time for another round of cumulative updates for supported versions of Windows 10.
Version 1809
October 2018 Update is finally available again — check out our full review
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The latest Windows 10 feature update brings with it lots of refinements and a few new features. So is it any good?
How has it improved?
Microsoft talks quality assurance after October 2018 Update debacle
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Now that the October 2018 Update is available once again, Microsoft talks about how it's improving to make sure future updates don't ship with major issues.
Keep your gear juiced up
Best Xbox controller charging station
The Xbox accessories ecosystem is filled with different types of charging accessories for controllers, but which one is the best? Here's what we think.
Latest version of Windows
Microsoft finally begins rolling out October 2018 Update (again)
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After a month delay, Microsoft is finally making the Windows 10 October 2018 Update available once again.
Spider's bite
Kaid is Rainbow Six Siege's new electrifying defender
Ubisoft has detailed Rainbow Six Siege’s latest defending Operator, Kaid.
Blast from the past
'The Game Console' spans years of gaming history for $15
This book features 264 pages covering the history of video game consoles, and right now it's $10 off for the first time at Amazon.