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Go for it
Samsung's excellent budget smartphone, the Galaxy A50, is just $10 a month
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ON THE EDGE
Microsoft Edge Dev channel for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 now available
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So many games
Obsidian Entertainment already working on new role-playing game
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Pay-To-Watch
Twitch announces subscriber-only streams, enter beta today
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Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
Bookworms
Prime members, get three months of Kindle Unlimited completely free
Tick Tock
Timbuk2 is offering 30% off for two days only
All of the things!
Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
Turn Me On
Add to your smart lighting with the Philips Hue white bulb on sale for $10
More Than Enough
This huge 1TB WD External Hard Drive is $20 off today only
May 2019 Update
Version 1903
Our in-depth review details all the changes in the May 2019 Update
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Clearing things up
New message clears up if your device is ready for the latest Windows Update
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Config file
Yes, you can customize Windows Sandbox — here's how
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Patch it up
June 'Patch Tuesday' updates now available for Windows 10
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PC Reviews
it does it all
Dell's Latitude 7400 2-in-1 just won our Best Award. Here's why.
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Great keyboard too
Review: The ThinkPad E490 has a budget price and an all-day battery
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Red team for life
These are all the best AMD Ryzen-powered laptops
An ultra Ultrabook
Why Lenovo's IdeaPad S940 is the new king of the Ultrabooks
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Analysis
Surface
Android apps? Maybe
Report: Foldable Surface PC with Windows Core OS will run Android apps
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Buyer's guide
Add cheap storage to your Surface Go with these microSD cards
Cheaper versatility
New Core i5 15-inch Surface Book 2 configuration available
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Buyer's guide
All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place
PC Build
Size doesn't matter
These are the best mini-ITX PC cases you can cram components into
Stay Low
MSI announces low-profile GeForce GTX 1650 for compact PC builds
$$$$
Building a PC for video editing? Here's what you need to know.
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Storage and Speed
Start saving with Samsung's T5 500GB portable SSD at its best price to date
Apps
access denied?
Google is sending warnings about SwiftKey's access to Gmail
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Darkest of Dark
Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets dark mode tweaks, more in latest update
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5.6 Ahoy!
Microsoft Launcher beta gains tighter integration with Teams and more
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Social Learning
Flipgrid to become the default video recording tool for OneNote
Windows Central Podcasts
Recorded June 21 2019
On this week's podcast ... A new Cortana, Lockhart is dead, and more
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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Mobile
Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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Build on the go
Minecraft Earth is so good it just might make Jez stop hating mobile gaming
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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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ON THE EDGE
Microsoft Edge Dev channel for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 now available
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Just a week after releasing the first Canary channel Microsoft Edge builds for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, Microsoft has done the same for the Dev channel. Those using the older versions of Windows can hop on the Dev channel now.
So many games
Obsidian Entertainment already working on new role-playing game
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Recently, Microsoft announced that it had acquired inXile Entertainment and Obsidian Entertainment. Both companies are working on new projects, and it'll be interesting to see what they come up with down the line. However, Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division have been developing a new game for a while now, and it was officially announced at The Game Awards 2018.
Pay-To-Watch
Twitch announces subscriber-only streams, enter beta today
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Twitch is the leading streaming platform where content creators and viewers come together in new ways. Rewarding viewers is a major part of the experience and today, the company announced “Subscriber Streams.” Subscriber Streams are only accessible to those who pay the subscription cost to the content creator. While this seems like it would dramatically impact viewership, it may get new...
Finally
Red Dead Online will allow you to change your character’s appearance soon
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a cinematic action-adventure game set in the Wild West. The title takes place in 1899, a time which brought stability to the United States, but also resulted in a drastic shift for many individuals who lived close to the untamed frontier. The game features a single-player mode and a multiplayer component. While the single-player story focuses on Arthur Morgan,...
Steam games and more!
Trinus allows you to connect your PSVR to your PC
Thanks to Trinus PSVR, you can now enjoy your VR and non-VR Steam games in PlayStation VR. If this is something you've always wanted to do, I'm here to show you how to get it all set up.
a classic returns
1974 Porsche 911 Turbo may join Forza Horizon 4 ‘Lego Speed Champions’ soon
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At E3 2019, Microsoft announced that Forza Horizon 4 was getting a new expansion soon. So soon in fact that it would launch on June 13. While everyone expected it to be “Hot Wheels 2,” the “Lego Speed Champions” reveal blew racing fans away. Instead of rehashing content, it's great to see that the team is working on bringing new experiences to racing fans on Xbox One and PC. Due to this...
All you'll ever need
Check out EVERY Xbox One controller style and color
Find the perfect Xbox One controller for you with this complete list of every design to date.
Finally
Minecraft: Java Edition gets major combat changes, planned for all versions
Minecraft has become a cultural sensation over the years, and now reaches over ninety million gamers every month. Mojang has released a number of updates which have added tremendous depth to the experience. Despite these changes, combat remains a sore sport for many gamers, especially newcomers. Luckily, the team is working hard to address this problem.
Thinking aloud
Would Android support on Centaurus really help Windows Lite succeed?
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Could the ability to run Android apps on Windows Core OS help it succeed? It's possible.
Simple streaming
Nixplay's digital picture frame now supports Spotify Connect
The Nixplay Seed Wave is a digital picture frame with surprisingly impressive speakers. Now, you can stream music from Spotify through it using Spotify Connect.
8K and beyond
VESA announces DisplayPort 2.0 Standard, nearly triples bandwidth
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DisplayPort 2.0 is a new standard announced by VESA that nearly triples the effective bandwidth when compared to the current DisplayPort standard.
What?
Narrative-driven ‘PUBG’ game in development
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a battle royale game focused on scavenging weapons and using stealth or other tactics to be the last person alive. While the player count has dropped in recent months, it’s still one of the most popular experiences out there.
Stops malware not your computer
Webroot Internet Security Complete is a step up from its AntiVirus service
Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus is tough on malware, but its Complete solution is even tougher. Here's what I learned while testing.
Finding a workaround
U.S. chipmakers are using a legal loophole to get around Trump's Huawei ban
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U.S. chipmakers continue to sell components worth millions of dollars to Huawei for use in its smartphones and servers by not labeling them as American-made.
itty bitty PC
GPD P2 Max, 'the world's smallest Ultrabook' launches on Indiegogo
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GPD is seeking backers for it's 8.9-inch Ultrabook. Despite its size, it packs a full keyboard and a trackpad to go along with its touchscreen display.
Size doesn't matter
These are the best mini-ITX PC cases you can cram components into
If you have the desire to construct a media PC for the living room or are simply restricted on space for the main desktop, mini-ITX cases can come in handy. Here's a list of only the best.
access denied?
Google is sending warnings about SwiftKey's access to Gmail
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Some users received a warning from Google regarding SwiftKey's access to their Gmail accounts. The warning is likely due to upcoming API changes that Google is implementing to limit third-party access to Gmail.
Make it better
Our picks for the best upgradeable laptops you can buy right now
Desktop PCs are often easily upgradeable, prolonging useful life and extracting more value from your purchase. But what about laptops? Here are our favorites than you can bits to over time.
Ludicrous speeds
Corsair's ludicrously fast PCIe 4.0 SSD will start at $250
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Corsair's upcoming MP600 has incredible read and write speeds that can take advantage of the upcoming Ryzen 3000 and X570. Now, pricing details have been revealed for the PCIe 4.0 SSD.
802.11ax
Upgrade your internet speed with one of these Wi-Fi 6 routers
Bring the latest Wi-Fi tech to your home network with this selection of some of the best routers available. If you demand the best speed and reliability from your network, it's time to upgrade.