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Windows 10 SDK preview build 17763 heads out to developers
Waited So Long
Hollow Knight finally launches on Xbox One
Stay safe out there
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Firefox Monitor tells you if your accounts have been compromised
Shoot Away
Call of Juarez games join Xbox backward compatibility
Buyer's guide
Should you buy Dell's FHD or 4K XPS 15 9570?
so close
Assassin's Creed Odyssey's launch trailer makes you feel like a Spartan
PC reviews
Big white gaming machine
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Dell's 15-inch G7 gaming laptop offers great performance for a decent price
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?
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
Surface
Boot your Go
How to fix Surface Go issues using a USB recovery device
Upgradable hardware
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Surface Hub 2 to feature modular design that enables processor upgrades
taking your questions
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Surface Go and eGPUs, the state of AR and VR, and more on #AskDanWindows 53
the timing is right
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Surface Pro and Surface Laptop 2 could get Thunderbolt 3, finally
Gaming
Expensive Editions
FIFA 19 early access begins on Xbox One and PC
No broken televisions please
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Creed: Rise to Glory Review - My body hurts and I love it
All white everything
Win an Xbox One X Robot White Special Edition bundle from Windows Central
Best of both worlds
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Philips's 436M6VBPAB is a fantastic 4K monitor built for console gamers
Apps
Stick It
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Major Microsoft Sticky Notes update heads out to April 2018 Update PCs
Perpetually Yours
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Office 2019 launches for Windows and Mac
Cloud Everywhere
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OneDrive Files On-Demand coming to Mac, now available for Insider testing
Telegram for you!
Client for Telegram is an attractive alternative to Telegram's official app
Windows Central podcasts
Emphasize the T
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On the latest Windows Central Podcast ... RTM, Edge, Surface, and more
Recorded September 7 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 104: New Surface hardware is coming, 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
Deals
For ALL your devices
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Anker's $11 3-in-1 cable has Micro-USB, USB-C, and Lightning connectors
Smarty Pants
Stock up on TP-Link's Smart Plug Minis for just $20 each
power up
Pick the ports you need with these Sabrent USB hubs down to low prices
Digital Safe
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Protect and store up to 128GB of files on SanDisk's $25 Ultra Flair drive
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Look Ma new hands!
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Everything you need to know about Valve's 'Knuckles' controllers
Smart Business
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Dynamics 365 gets boost from new AI and mixed reality business apps
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
Digital offers
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Get this Cisco Networking Bundle for just $39!
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Digital Offer: Lifetime subscription to Stone River Academy!
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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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Collaboraction
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Hands-on with Avocor's Windows Collaboration Display (WCD)
What's a Windows Collaboration Display (WCD), and how does this one from Avocor work? We go hands-on and talk about this new technology, and who it's for, at Ignite 2018.
Stay Secure
Symantec enhances Data Loss Prevention for Office 365
Symantec's Data Loss Prevention capabilities for Office 365 are getting a boost with a trio of fresh features.
Heat control
How much thermal paste do you need for your PC?
How much thermal paste does your PC's CPU need? Not a whole lot, which is why you should be conservative with your thermal paste application.
Rule Brittania
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Forza Horizon 4 is utterly breathtaking
Excited for Forza Horizon 4? It's every bit as good as you hope, and probably more besides. This is the racer to play on the Xbox One.
Shoot Those Monsters
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Starlink: Battle for Atlas goes up for preorder on Xbox One
Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a 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 model is similar to that of Disney Infinity or Skylanders.
Ace Combat 7 goes up for preorder on Xbox One
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is now available for preorder on Xbox One. The title comes with a code for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation and costs $59.99. The game continues the story from the third and fourth games in the series it seems.
Packing a Punch
HP's latest EliteDesk workstation packs potential at an affordable price
HP is combining workstation power with affordable pricing with its latest EliteDesk 705 workstation PC.
Potential Partners
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The Walking Dead: The Final Season may be completed says Telltale
A few days ago, Telltale Games announced that it was closing down. The studio laid off 225 employees and retained only 25 to finish off Minecraft: Story Mode for Netflix. Games like Stranger Things and The Wolf Among Us: Season 2 were cancelled.
Vampire Bats
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This week's Xbox Deals with Gold feature Batman: Arkham Knight and Vampyr
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.
Best 🇨🇦 Deals
Canada Daily Deals: 23andMe Ancestry kits, HD security cameras, and more
We scout out the day's best Canadian deals so you don't have to. Be sure to check out the big discounts on 23andMe Ancestry kits, Reolink HD security cams, microSD cards, newly-announced Amazon Echo devices, and much more...
Wi-Fi vs. Wi-Fi
Netgear Orbi RBK50 vs. Netgear Orbi RBK40: Which should you buy?
Can't decide if you want the RBK50 or RBK40 version of the Orbi Home? Let's take a look at it together to help make up your mind.
Light it Up
The new HyperX Fury RGB and Savage Exo SSDs are geared toward gamers
Whether you want portable games, or a fast SSD with custom lighting, HyperX has you covered today.
Good Inking
What's the best pen to use with the XPS 15 9570?
Want to use a pen with your XPS 15 9570? Here's the deal.
Save today!
Bluetooth speakers, 4K monitors, and more are 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 Amazon Fire TV, Anker Bluetooth speakers and headphones, the 32-inch LG 4K monitor, and more!
Cura vs. Simplify 3D: Battle of the 3D printer slicers
There are a lot of slicers out there for you to use with your 3D printer. We took some time to whittle the list down to two of the very best and help you choose which is right for you.
Balance on the Edge
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Prove you're an Overwatch fan by preordering the $200 Ultimate Genji Sword
Live your best life.
BOGO, Yo
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Snag a free month of Xbox Game Pass when you buy one with PayPal
The latest Xbox Game Pass promotion will give you a free extra month when you buy one using PayPal.
Stylin' and Profilin'
WWE 2K19 brings the series's biggest roster yet
WWE 2K19 is slated for an October 2018 launch. It features its biggest roster ever and a career mode that'll keep you entertained for hours. Here's everything you need to know.
Find Another Studio
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Netflix evaluating other options for developing Stranger Things game
A few days ago, Telltale Games announced that the studio was in the process of closing down, and that only 25 employees would remain to finish off a project. One of the games that was in development at the studio was Stranger Things.
So Many Undead
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 gets blood and zombie-filled launch trailer
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is around the corner, and Activision keeps on giving us glimpses into all of the modes. Aside from traditional multiplayer and "Blackout" battle royale, the game doubles down on zombies. There are a few zombie modes there.