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Safety first
Xbox head Phil Spencer says ‘gaming is a unifying force’
Return of the Mac(k)
Microsoft launches first Edge preview build for Mac
Ink All The Things
OneNote for iPhone and iPad now lets you ink over background pictures
Incoming
Surface devices get fresh firmware for Windows 10 May 2019 update
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Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
Fire sale
Put your Prime membership to use with exclusive Amazon Fire TV discounts
Stick To It
Bust dust bunnies with $70 off this Tineco A10 Hero Stick Vacuum
Better internet
Say goodbye to dead spots with an Eero mesh Wi-Fi system for just $319
All of the things!
Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
Stock up on storage
Add a 200GB microSD card to your phone, tablet, and more for under $27
May 2019 Update
Version 1903
Our in-depth review details all the changes in the May 2019 Update
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Goodbye Headaches
Microsoft drops baseline Windows 10 password expiration policy
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Decide when to upgrade
Not ready for the May 2019 Update? Here's how to block it (for now).
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32GB or Go Home
Windows 10 May 2019 Update raises minimum storage requirement
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PC Reviews
Lightweight and durable
The ThinkPad X390 bring security and performance in a compact chassis
You spin me right round
Should you buy the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 or Dell XPS 15 2-in-1? Read this
Only one winner
Should you get an XPS 13 or a Surface Laptop?
Is it worth it?
CHUWI's impressive HeroBook 14.1 costs just $200 and packs all-day battery
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Gaming
Can it support your Victory Royale?
Is the Lenovo Legion Y7000 a good gaming laptop for Fortnite?
Lights Out
The first F1 2019 trailer is here, and it's looking pretty special
Under the radar
Rainbow Six Siege Phantom Sight's Nokk and Warden will elevate your game
Keep cool under (overclocking) pressure
Use Corsair to liquid cool your gaming rig
Analysis
Surface
Save a Bundle
Microsoft Store discounts Surface Headphones by $100
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Choices Galore
Listings appear for new Surface Book 2, Surface Pro 6 configurations
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Buyers Guide
Take your Surface Pro to new heights with these stands and mounts
Buyer's guide
Spruce up your Surface Pro with these awesome accessories
Apps
Sans Wi-Fi
Your Phone app can now sync over mobile data
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Confusing Mess
CBS All Access appears to be getting the ax on Windows phones
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Talk To Me
Xpotify now works with Cortana commands, adapts to your system theme
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Come and get it
Microsoft Edge Dev channel updated with several new features and fixes
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Affordable VR gear
These great Oculus Rift S accessories cost no more than $20
Slash Away
Beat Saber leaves Steam Early Access on May 21, gets level editor
Passing ships in the night
Battlewake for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive: Everything you need to know
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Slice Those Walkers
The Walking Dead: Onslaught allows you to slice VR zombies in creative ways
Mobile
When will Minecraft Earth launch?
Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta
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Phone home
What phone are you using nowadays?
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Missed it by that much
Samsung's Galaxy Fold woes validate Microsoft's Surface Andromeda caution
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No
Should you buy a Windows phone in 2019? Absolutely not
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Can it support your Victory Royale?
Is the Lenovo Legion Y7000 a good gaming laptop for Fortnite?
The Lenovo Legion Y7000 is a great mid-range gaming laptop, but is it good for playing Fortnite? Here's our analysis.
Safety first
Xbox head Phil Spencer says ‘gaming is a unifying force’
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer shared some thoughts about making gaming “safe” for everyone. This mostly revolves around combating hate speech and improving parental tools to prevent overuse.
Return of the Mac(k)
Microsoft launches first Edge preview build for Mac
A little over a month after launching the preview version of the new Microsoft Edge built on Chromium for Windows, Microsoft has released its first official build for Mac.
Ink All The Things
OneNote for iPhone and iPad now lets you ink over background pictures
OneNote on iPhone and iPad is making it easier to annotate your photos, adding the ability to set pictures as backgrounds so you can ink over top of them.
Choosing a NAS
Should you get the Synology DS1019+ or DS218+?
When looking at Synology NAS servers for your home, should you go with the DS218+ or the more expensive DS1019+?
Incoming
Surface devices get fresh firmware for Windows 10 May 2019 update
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Ahead of the Windows 10 May 2019 update's release, Microsoft has pushed out a fresh set of firmware updates for Surface devices running the update.
Drop loot build kill
These pre-built PCs are all great for playing Fortnite on Windows 10
Fortnite isn't a demanding game, but having a more powerful PC provides an advantage, especially when it comes to competitive play. These pre-built PCs are great options for playing the popular game.
Patch it up
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug that blocked some UK government websites
After May's "Patch Tuesday" updates had the unintended side effect of blocking access to some UK government websites in Edge and Internet Explorer, Microsoft has shipped a fix with another round of cumulative updates.
Be Productive
The Best Office 365 Deals for May 2019
Stay up-to-date with Microsoft's best features. Got some writing to do? Working on your advanced spreadsheet skills? Time to invest in Office 365! Since Microsoft converted the Office suite to a subscription service, it has gotten noticeably more expensive to stay invested in. We know you love the programs but hate spending money, so we're collecting all the best places you can find...
Showing off
Show off your pictures with one of these snazzy digital photo frames
A digital photo frame is a logical answer to thousands of pictures on multiple devices. We've rounded up the best right here.
Recorded May 17 2019
On this week's podcast ... foldable PCs are coming, Huawei is in trouble
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Windows goes foldable, Huawei is in trouble, and Minecraft Earth is a thing.
Strengthen your signal
These are the best antennas for your TP-Link Archer C7 router
Stock antennas are a good one size fits all solution and work well for most people with clever positioning. Add some high-gain antennas to your router to customize your experience and improve your signal.
Recognizing the problem
Microsoft says it wants to promote a ‘healthy gaming lifestyle’
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Currently, there’s a debate going on around the world about simply enjoying video games versus being addicted to them. According to a report by GamesIndustry, the World Health Organization will vote whether to add “Gaming Disorder” to its list of diseases this week.
WQHD HDR display!
The ThinkPad T490 is lighter than ever and has a knockout WQHD display
The 2019 ThinkPad T490 is here, and there are some significant changes over last year's T480.
Stop all that noise
These iTecknic Headphones are an affordable Surface Headphone alternative
iTeknics $48 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones may be the affordable alternative to Microsoft's $300 Surface Headphones.
Lights Out
The first F1 2019 trailer is here, and it's looking pretty special
F1 2019 is almost upon us and the first trailer is here to showcase the stunning new edition in all its glory.
Fixing Windows 10
Problems with Windows 10? The DISM tool can help.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the DISM command tool to repair the local image of Windows 10, which you can use with the System File Checker to fix problems with your installation.
Work Hard Play Hard
The HP Spectre x360 is your perfect college buddy
If you're going away to college and you want to take an amazing laptop with you, grab yourself a HP Spectre x360, or one of our other picks of best laptops for students.
Under the radar
Rainbow Six Siege Phantom Sight's Nokk and Warden will elevate your game
Hands-on with Rainbow Six Siege Operation Phantom Sight’s new covert duo, Nøkk and Warden.
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.