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Behind the rest
Fortnite Xbox One players facing mouse and keyboard lag issues
Long Time Coming
Here's what's going on with the next-gen Rift VR headset
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Breaking the Silence
Sunset Overdrive confirmed to be coming to PC
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Play the cards
Fallout 76 Perk Cards complete list (so far)
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So many choices
The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...
True light
All the changes included in Windows 10 build 18282
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Today's Hottest Tech (and More) Deals
Whole Foods
Sign up for Amazon Prime and get $20 off your next Whole Foods purchase
Let there be light
Add some color to your rooms with this $100 Philips Hue Starter Kit
Save today!
Robot vacuums, Philips Hue smart lights, and more are all discounted today
It's so affordable
Get free shipping on any Mint Mobile order for a limited time
October 2018 Update
Version 1809
October 2018 Update is finally available again — check out our full review
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Getting started
Don't miss our Windows 10 October 2018 Update ultimate resource guide
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How has it improved?
Microsoft talks quality assurance after October 2018 Update debacle
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Latest version of Windows
Microsoft finally begins rolling out October 2018 Update (again)
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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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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
It's here
Battlefield V early access begins on Xbox One
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It's free
Preorder Elder Scrolls: Blades on iOS and Android today
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Our Poor Wallets
These are all the best Xbox Black Friday Game Sale deals
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They Exist
Command & Conquer: Red Alert and Tiberian Dawn get remastered for PC
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Player vs. Player
Gears Pop! gets first gameplay footage featuring multiplayer matches
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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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High Fidelity with a twist
Microsoft (nearly) dethrones Sony and Bose with Surface Headphones
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Ships next week
You can now order the Surface Headphones from Microsoft for $349
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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
Alexa, Skype Mom
Here's an early peek at Skype calling on Amazon Echo devices
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Prime Streaming
Amazon Music app comes to Xbox One
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Lookin' good
Cortana's big 3.0 update for iOS arrives with major UI overhaul
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Brainstorming Time
Microsoft Whiteboard for iOS gets first batch of features since launch
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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
New features!
Top new features Microsoft is working on for Windows 10 in 2019
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Just in case
About to modify the Registry? Create a backup in case you need to recover.
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New build
Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 19H1 build 18282 with new light theme
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Light theme makes a comeback
Microsoft introduces system-wide light theme in Windows 10 19H1
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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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All Recent
Behind the rest
Fortnite Xbox One players facing mouse and keyboard lag issues
Xbox One mouse and keyboard support is a huge addition but it’s not perfect for everyone.
Long Time Coming
Here's what's going on with the next-gen Rift VR headset
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The next PC-based Oculus Rift is coming, but it might not be what many of us were expecting.
Breaking the Silence
Sunset Overdrive confirmed to be coming to PC
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Sunset Overdrive is officially coming to PC, and Microsoft will have more to share on the next episode of This Week on Xbox.
Whole Foods
Sign up for Amazon Prime and get $20 off your next Whole Foods purchase
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A unique bonus for signing up for Amazon Prime. Not something we see from Amazon very often.
Play the cards
Fallout 76 Perk Cards complete list (so far)
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Check out every known perk card for Fallout 76 and the benefits they can deliver.
So many choices
The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...
Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One, but which ones really stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft’s platforms next week. Next week we have a few new "AAA" releases on Xbox One.
Save today!
Robot vacuums, Philips Hue smart lights, and more are all discounted today
We have our eyes on the deals all day long so you can take a break. Be sure to check out the big discounts on the Roomba 690 robot vacuum, refurbished Philips Hue smart lights, Amazon Music Unlimited, and more!
True light
All the changes included in Windows 10 build 18282
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In this guide, we take a closer look at all the features and changes that Windows 10 is shipping with build 18282.
Buyer's guide
Does the Lenovo Yoga Book C930 come with digital pen?
Wondering if the Lenovo Yoga Book C930 is right for you? The inclusion of an active pen that works on both displays might sway anyone who loves inking.
Silent Keystrokes
Razer's new BlackWidow Lite keyboard strikes balance between work and play
Razer's new BlackWidows Lite is a stylish mechanical keyboard suited for both work and play.
Big and Bold
Surface Studio 2 now available starting at $3,500
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Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 is now available to order, starting at a hefty $3,500.
scan and save
How to use Amazon's Camera Search to score extra Black Friday savings
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Amazon is offering an easy way to save some extra cash during Black Friday this year, and here's how to do it.
Radioactive
Fallout 76 is a hot mess ... that Jez can't stop playing
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Fallout 76 is a bit of a mess right now, so why can't I stop playing it? Is it really compelling enough to make up for all the glaring flaws?
Here Comes the Money
How to earn Fallout 76 bottle caps fast
Bottle caps make the world go 'round in Fallout 76. Use these tips to earn as much of them as you can, as fast as you can.
On a (Slow) Roll
Outlook and Access pick up new features in Office Insider Slow ring update
A couple of new features for Outlook and Access have headed out to Office Insiders enrolled in the Slow ring for Windows this week.
Free with Gold
NBA 2K19 free to play for Xbox Live Gold members this weekend
Xbox Live Gold subscribers can dive into NBA 2K19 for free this weekend.
One Shot
New Hitman 2 trailer details elusive targets like Sean Bean
Warner Bros. released Hitman 2 on Xbox One and other platforms on November 13, 2018. In order to become the perfect assassin, you have to blend into the crowd, exploit the environment, and trick numerous personalities.
Like the wind
Rainbow Six Siege new ‘Nomad’ Operator will blow you away
The next Rainbow Six Siege update debuts "Nomad," a new Operator guaranteed to blow away the competition.
New features!
Top new features Microsoft is working on for Windows 10 in 2019
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Now that 19H1 development has kicked off, it's time to look in and check on what we're most looking forward to in Windows 10's next feature update.
Alexa, Skype Mom
Here's an early peek at Skype calling on Amazon Echo devices
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A couple of leaked promo videos give us an early peek at how Skype calling will work on Amazon Echo devices.