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Sword-Sharp sound
Creative's Sound BlasterX Katana is an awesome gaming soundbar
Move on to avoid surprises
Windows 10's Disk Cleanup is no longer the best tool to free up space
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It's not just you
Microsoft working on a fix for Forza Horizon 4 ranked play issues
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Dial M for Microsoft
Microsoft has patented a radial keyboard designed for Xbox joystick typing
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For my IT Peeps
Surface Dock Updater tool adds support for Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2
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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
Buyer's guide
We break down the differences between HP's Spectre x2 and the Surface Pro 6
Where are the other GPUs?
Lenovo's Legion Y730 is a solid laptop, but tops out at a GTX 1050 Ti GPU
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Big white gaming machine
Dell's 15-inch G7 gaming laptop offers great performance for a decent price
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Buyer's guide
Check out our choices for the best Windows laptops out there
Only one winner
Should you get an XPS 13 or a Surface Laptop?
Surface
Buyer's guide
The Surface Dock will add plenty of ports to your Surface Pro 6
Which do you get?
The Core i5 Surface Pro 6 is the best choice for most people
Not great for inking
Should you buy a Surface Pen for the Surface Laptop 2?
It's Surface Day!
Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 launch today in 10 markets
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Analysis
Apps
A thing of beauty
Sonca is a gorgeous media player for Windows 10
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Just Say It
Voice dictation coming to Microsoft's Office web apps
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Edit All The Things
Adobe debuts Premiere Rush CC, a cross-platform 'all-in-one' video editor
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Fresh Look
Cortana beta debuts major UI overhaul and more on Android and iOS
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Windows Central podcasts
The future of Windows
Windows Central Podcast 107: Project xCloud, Cortana moves, and more
New Surfaces!
Windows Central Podcast 106: New Surfaces, October 2018 Update, WCOS
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Emphasize the T
Windows Central Podcast 105: RTM, Edge, Surface, and more
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Recorded September 7 2018
Windows Central Podcast 104: New Surface hardware is coming, and more
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Recorded August 24 2018
Windows Central Podcast 103: RTM is near, broken Surface Go, and more
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Deals
New and Improved
Shuffle through your Spotify playlists offline with the new $86 Mighty Vibe
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Everything In Its Place
This $10 electronics travel organizer keeps all your cables close by
USB-C
Add powerful functions to your USB-C port with the $30 Anker 3-in-1 hub
Focus
Declutter with this upgraded version of The Anchor headphone mount
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Tease of what's to come?
Never-before-seen HoloLens headset makes appearance in NASA video
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VR Arcade
Mario Kart VR has landed in Washington, D.C. — and it is amazing
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Mixing it up
Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps hit general availability
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Get yourself the latest
These are all the new games expected to hit the HTC Vive in October
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Digital offers
Mobile
breaking it all down
#AskDanWindows Episode 54 tackles Type-C, Surfaces, xCloud and more!
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xCloud Andromeda
Project xCloud and why Surface 'Andromeda' should gun for a gaming focus
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But is it Andromeda?
Microsoft patent points to a flexible, single-screen folding Surface device
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Ink on the outside
New Surface 'Andromeda' patent points to exterior inking
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From the Forums
Is your Windows phone camera STILL better than Apple's iPhones?
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Alexa, let's save
UK Deal: Save up to 25% on Amazon devices for a limited time
Amazon is offering some great discounts on a variety of its own hardware — but these deals won't last forever!
Best 🇨🇦 Deals
Canada Daily Deals: AMD Ryzen processors, Nintendo Switch, and more
We scout out the day's best Canadian deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out discounts on AMD Ryzen processors, Choetech Micro-USB/USB-C 2-in-1 cables, Nintendo Switch pre-orders, Game of Thrones DVDs and much more...
Not a lot of choices here
Where to buy a Dell Inspiron 15 5570 replacement battery
The Inspiron 15 5570 is a great laptop for the price but like every laptop batteries do need to be replaced on occasion. There aren't a lot of options, but here is the best place to get one.
Buyer's guide
Best Dell Inspiron 15 7000 docking stations
Should your Dell Inspiron 15 7000 not have enough ports, a docking station is a great way of expanding functionality with a more permanent solution.
More Power
The $57 Black+Decker kit includes a cordless drill, hand tools, and more
All of it fits in a carrying bag for easy storage.
Read Something
The new $130 Kindle Paperwhite comes with six months of unlimited reading
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Take something good. Make it better. Then add more free stuff. Seems like a winning formula to me.
Best 🇬🇧 Deals
UK Daily Deals: Philips Hue, Xbox Live Gold, Amazon Music Unlimited, 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 Philips Hue Starter Kits, Xbox Live Gold membership, Amazon Music Unlimited, Hive Smart Thermostats, Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets, and much more.
Deck the Dell with lots of new toys!
Best accessories for your Dell Inspiron 15 5570
As with any laptop, the Dell Inspiron as a plethora of accessories for you to choose from. From headphones to mice, we have the best the internet has to offer right here.
Direct from source
If you're looking for a Surface Laptop 2, head to the Microsoft Store
The Surface Laptop 2 is here and if you're tempted to pick one up then you really should go to the Microsoft Store for the best choice.
Light Em Up
UK Deal: Take advantage of all-time low pricing on Philips Hue Starter Kits
These starter kits have everything you need to get your smart home going.
Small changes, big results
The Surface Pro 6 is easily Microsoft's best 2-in-1 to date
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While the new Surface Pro 6 lacks any significant changes, the smaller ones add up to a lot.
art meets technology
Small enhancements make a big difference in the new Surface Laptop 2
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The Surface Laptop 2 now comes in black and while it may lack any big surprises that new quad-core processor and faster SSD make a world of difference. Sure, it's expensive, but this is still the nicest laptop around. Shame about those ports though.
Distant Worlds
Starlink: Battle for Atlas launches on Xbox One
Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a space shooter which focuses on piloting spacecraft and blasting towering foes. The game features physical ships which you can buy and control in the game. The business model is similar to that of Disney Infinity.
Great Addition
Kingsman's Mark Strong lends his voice to Battlefield V
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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 many choices
This week's Xbox Deals with Gold feature Destiny 2 and Titanfall 2
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Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and others are available to anyone who utilizes the service through a Spotlight sale.
RIP Paul
10 things you didn't know about Paul Allen, who has sadly passed away
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Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen sadly passed away today. In his memory, here are 10 facts about the man that you might not know.
Call Answered
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 doubles down on multiplayer, but does its new focus translate into a fun shooter? This review answers that, and more.
Rest In Peace
Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen dies at age 65
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Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen died today at the age of 65 due to complications from non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Buttery smooth
List of Xbox One X Enhanced games at 60 FPS
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We’ve rounded up every Xbox One X Enhanced game available now featuring 60 FPS gameplay.
Wide Load
Dell's new UltraSharp 49 is a massive curved ultrawide monitor
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Dell's new UltraSharp 49 is built for productivity, thanks to a massive 49-inch curved display that supports two input sources running side by side.