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The eBay Crash Sale features amazing deals the same time as Prime Day
After Age of Empires 4
Age of Mythology may return soon
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More ways to save
Target Deal Days take on Amazon's Prime Day with awesome discounts
So many choices
Xbox games releasing soon: Stranger Things, They Are Billions, and more
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Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
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Add another HD camera to your Arlo Pro 2 home security system for $153
X-treme savings
Access faster gaming speeds with the Linksys WRT Wi-Fi Router at 48% off
All of the things!
Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
New Low
Cooler Master's MH-751 gaming headset has dropped to an all new low of $60
Jack of all trades
Anker's Roav SmartCharge on sale for $11 adds functionality to your car
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
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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Set it and forget it
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M720q Tiny PC is ideal for Enterprise and personal use
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Gaming
So good
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gets extended gameplay footage
Everything is awesome
Should you get the Forza Horizon 4 Lego expansion pack? Absolutely!
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Recorded June 21 2019
On this week's podcast ... A new Cortana, Lockhart is dead, and more
So many choices
Xbox Deals with Gold feature Everspace and The Surge
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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
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MSI announces low-profile GeForce GTX 1650 for compact PC builds
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Building a PC for video editing? Here's what you need to know.
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Storage and Speed
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These are the best mid-tower cases for your next PC build
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
The next HoloLens
Everything we know about the upcoming HoloLens 2
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Buyer's guide
These are the best pre-built desktop PCs for VR
Where did my 6DoF go?
Oculus Rift S Touch controllers not tracking properly? Try these fixes
Extra VR
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Windows Central Podcasts
Recorded June 21 2019
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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
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All Recent
After Age of Empires 4
Age of Mythology may return soon
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Age of Mythology is a popular strategy game that launched in 2002. You take command of various Egyptian, Greek, and Norse deities and have to build your civilizations from the ground up. The game is a lot like Age of Empires, except there are a lot of supernatural abilities involved. I loved it even more than Age of Empires because of the lore. Unfortunately, we haven’t had a proper...
More ways to save
Target Deal Days take on Amazon's Prime Day with awesome discounts
Bullseye. The biggest news of the summer is out! Amazon's Prime Day is coming July 15. Sure, that is going to be a huge event for Amazon, but you're crazy if you think the competition isn't getting in on the fun, too. Target has just announced Target Deal Days, which will feature thousands of deals also on July 15 and July 16! What a complete coincidence! The Deals Are A-Comin'...
So many choices
Xbox games releasing soon: Stranger Things, They Are Billions, and more
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Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One and other platforms. Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms next week. In a few days, we'll have a few new major releases on Xbox One. Notably, Stranger Things 3: The Game is finally launching on the console, and They Are Billions offers an interesting take on the strategy genre. With...
Darkest of Dark
Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets dark mode tweaks, more in latest update
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Another weekly Microsoft Edge Dev channel release is now available for testers to check out. This week's update focuses on spreading the dark mode look to more portions of the app, along with a handful of other features and several bug fixes.
They're Alive
Minecraft gets 'Toy Story Mash-up' pack
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. Today, the company announced the "Toy Story Mash-up" pack.
5.6 Ahoy!
Microsoft Launcher beta gains tighter integration with Teams and more
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Microsoft Launcher is rolling out another update for beta testers today, bringing tighter integration with Microsoft Teams and Outlook flagged emails, along with a revamped settings page.
it does it all
Dell's Latitude 7400 2-in-1 just won our Best Award. Here's why.
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Those looking for a 14-inch Ultrabook that will last nearly two days on battery, has optional 4G LTE, and is also a 2-in-1 with a "magic" camera, the Latitude 7400 2-in-1 is a great option that wins our "Best" award for ticking all the right boxes. Its price may be high, but the resulting power and user experience make it worth it for road warriors, or anyone needing a robust laptop...
Social Learning
Flipgrid to become the default video recording tool for OneNote
Flipgrid allows students to create and share videos on specific topics to engage other students. Microsoft purchased Flipgrid in 2018 and it will be the default video camera in OneNote starting this fall.
ARM Pro
Microsoft's next Surface Pro might have a Snapdragon 8cx variant
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A new Surface Pro with an ARM processor may be on the way, along with other Surface product refreshes in the fall.
So Steamy
Steam Summer Sale 2019 kicks off with tons of game discounts
It's that time of year again: Steam's annual Summer Sale is now live with an absolute truckload of game discounts in tow. Along with the price cuts on PC games across the store, Steam is also running a racing-themed event.
Best for your buck
These 12 killer Xbox One accessories all cost less than $20
We’ve rounded up our favorite must-have Xbox One accessories, and they all cost less than $20.
Locked down
NordVPN announces new password manager, NordPass
Nordpass is a new password manager from NordVPN. It stores passwords, can autofill passwords and online forms, and helps you stay secure online.
So good
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gets extended gameplay footage
Recently, Respawn Entertainment — the developer behind Apex Legends and Titanfall — revealed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's first gameplay footage. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a story-driven third-person action game that Respawn has been working on for many years now. There is no multiplayer mode or microtransactions in the game. Luckily, it's launching on November 15.
Cloud secured
Microsoft announces OneDrive Personal Vault, a secure area within OneDrive
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OneDrive Personal Vault is a protected area within your OneDrive that secures your files using an extra layer of security. It launches later this year as a new way to keep files safe.
To the cloud!
OneDrive now lets you go beyond 1TB of storage with Office 365
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OneDrive is cranking up the storage cap today for Office 365 subscribers. While it was previously capped at 1TB with your subscription, you can now purchase additional storage up to 2TB in 200GB increments.
Stay Low
MSI announces low-profile GeForce GTX 1650 for compact PC builds
If you're gearing up to build a small gaming PC, MSI has a new graphics card on the market that may be of interest. The company this week unveiled a low-profile version of the GeForce GTX 1650, offering up some potent gaming power for compact builds.
Affordable power
You can now get a Dell G5 gaming laptop for $300 off
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The Dell G5 gaming laptop was already a more affordable way to get power on the go, but it's even more of a deal now at $300 off.
A new Galaxy
GOG Galaxy's big 2.0 overhaul launches in closed beta
GOG Galaxy is in for a big overhaul later this year, and now gamers can get an early look at the update. With a focus on building communities and bringing together all of your gaming collections under one roof, GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now available to test in closed beta.
The next HoloLens
Everything we know about the upcoming HoloLens 2
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Microsoft is currently working on its next-generation HoloLens wearable headset. Here's everything we think we know so far.
At home or on the go
Mophie’s new Powerstation Hub is a jack-of-all-trades wireless charger
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Mophie today announced its new Powerstation Hub wireless charger which is both a wireless charger and a plug-in charger for home. It comes with AC prongs and two USB-A and one USB-C port to charge up at home or on the go.