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Retro revival
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 joins bestsellers following Xbox One debut
Spin That Record
State of Decay 2 soundtrack gets double-vinyl release
Surprise!
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Witcher adventure 'Thronebreaker' hits Xbox One in December
Skipping right along
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Windows 10 build 18242 heads out to Skip Ahead Insiders
Oh no!
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Dead Rising studio Capcom Vancouver shuts down
Page-Turner
The Kindle Paperwhite is down to $80 during this Prime exclusive sale
PC reviews
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
13-inch Yoga greatness
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X380 Yoga is a smaller alternative to the X1 Yoga
Apps
Team up
Microsoft Teams for Surface Hub launches out of preview
Texting from all the devices
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Skype Preview's SMS Connect: A promise of things to come
Step Inside the Web
Firefox Reality brings 'immersive web' to Oculus, Viveport, Daydream
With a Snap
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Bing bolsters visual search with math solver, text transcription, and more
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
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You'll want one of these
Amazon's latest Prime-exclusive discount is the Fire TV 4K for just $40
Enlightening
Automate outdoor lighting with three Philips LED Dusk To Dawn Bulbs for $18
Ready For Anything
Be prepared for storms with the $29 Eton weather radio & phone charger
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
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
HoloLens RS5
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HoloLens October 2018 Update brings with it new OS features
Community discussion
Do you think VR has already become an afterthought?
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Mobile
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
It's Apple vs. Microsoft ... again
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Should you get a Surface Go or an iPad? Well, that depends...
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For those gaming sessions
Samsung announces the $1,700 Odyssey Z gaming laptop
It has a unique design, whether that's for better or for worse we don't know.
Charge and go
What's the best HP ENVY x2 charger?
The HP ENVY x2 uses USB Type-C for charging, so you can pretty much use any compatible charger. All you need to do is make sure it supplies enough charge. Our pick will do just that.
Buyer's guide
We compared TP-Link Archer C7 and Linksys WRT1900ACS routers
Can't decide between the TP-Link Archer C7 and the Linksys WRT1900ACS router? We compare the two to help.
Space savers
Should your next computer be a mini PC? These are your best options.
Windows PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and whatever your needs there's a computer out there to suit you. Here are the best to choose from if you're looking for a new mini PC.
From the Forums
Share your pick for best sub-$700 2-in-1 for Windows Ink
PCs that support Windows Ink allow you to draw directly onto the device, but are there any good ones for less than $700?
Making a comeback
Withings announces the stylish Steel HR Sport, available now for $200
This traditional looking watch has heart-rate monitoring, connected GPS, 24/7 activity tracking, and more built right in.
Best 🇬🇧 Deals
UK Daily Deals: Xbox Live Gold membership, Echo Plus, power banks and 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 Xbox Live Gold membership with free Xbox credit, high-capacity power banks, TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plugs, Amazon Echo Plus and much more...
Before you buy
Where should you go to get a GTX 1080 Ti?
Looking to pick up a GTX 1080 Ti for your PC? Amazon and Newegg are a great place to start.
Basically free money
UK Deal: Free £10 Xbox gift card when you buy 3 months of Xbox Live Gold
Get £10 to spend on games when you pick up 3 months of Xbox Live Gold.
Ancient ruins
Here's how to complete every Challenge Tomb in 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider'
Shadow of the Tomb Raider features 9 main Challenge Tombs throughout the campaign. If you need help solving any of them, we have handy guides with detailed steps for each one.
Move Over MoviePass
Sinemia rolls out an unlimited movie plan offering 30 tickets a month
The movie ticketing service Sinemia now offers five different plans to suit your movie-going needs.
where's my stuff?
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Cortana no longer tracks packages, but the feature lives on in Outlook
Some users are realizing that Cortana is no longer tracking packages, but the feature - and tech behind it - has just moved to Outlook.
🔥Sale
Amazon's Fire 7 tablet is down to just $35 right now
This 7-inch tablet comes in one of four colors and is currently at one of its best prices ever.
No Story and More Shooting
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Destiny 2: Forsaken Xbox One review
Destiny 2: Forsaken is the latest expansion for the acclaimed shared-world shooter. Unlike the Curse of Osiris and Warmind expansions, Forsaken offers a lot more content and reduces grinding, even if its story is the weakest in the entire series.
Ambitious
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Cyberpunk 2077's side quests should feel like complete stories
Recently, CD Projekt RED shared the first gameplay footage from Cyberpunk 2077. Cyberpunk 2077 is an open world, first-person, narrative-driven role-playing game set in the universe of the classic Cyberpunk 2020 pen and paper game system.
Reduce those triangles!
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How to simplify your model for 3D printing
3D models, especially ones not designed for 3d printing can be incredibly complex, with hidden geometry that makes 3D printing them slow going. Here are a few simple tricks to help you simplify them for printing.
Oh no!
Sea of Thieves 'Forsaken Shores' expansion delayed
Last week, Rare said that it had encountered some unexpected issues with an early build of Sea of Thieves: Forsaken Shores. As a result of this, the expansion may need to be delayed. Unfortunately, this weekend's testing didn't go well.
Buyer's guide
Is the TP-Link Archer C7 better than Google Wifi?
We pit a standard router against a mesh networking system to see which is better for you.
Howling winds and howling wolves
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How to solve the Howling Caves tomb in Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Challenge Tomb puzzles causing you trouble? Here's how to complete the Howling Caves tomb in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, found in Kuwaq Yaku.
Check it off
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Microsoft To-Do brings Live Tiles, background sync to Windows 10 Insiders
Microsoft To-Do has picked up support for one of Windows 10's most iconic features: Live Tiles.