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Prepare for the FireFlight
Second Halo: Reach PC flight launches, lasts until August 27
Halo: Reach is headed to PC as part of 343 Industries' goal to bring the Master Chief Collection to the platform, and the second test flight has launched for a select amount of Halo Insiders.
Windows Central Digital Offers
This $69 bite-sized Linux computer comes with a full-feature display
Linux—a family of open-source operating systems—is a fan-favorite among serious tech enthusiasts due to its incredible power and versatility as a platform. From creating entirely new operating systems to acting as stand-alone server infrastructure, Linux can be found at the heart of some of the most important technological innovations of our age.
Vladof soldier
Borderlands 3: Everything you need to know about Moze
Moze left the Vladof army with her trusty mech Iron Bear and now she's on her way to becoming a Vault Hunter.
Pick em up
Saturday's best deals: wireless earbuds, Echo Show 5, and more
There are lots of great deals to pick from this Saturday morning, so don't miss out on them!
Better Together
Play Remnant: From the Ashes in co-op, public matchmaking goes live
Remnant: From the Ashes has a lot going for it. However, one of the standout features has to be the multiplayer portions of the title. There are two ways to play together. You can either join a friend's game or choose public matchmaking.
Targeted
Earn an extra 3,000 Membership Rewards points with this Amex offer
If you're an Amex card holder, check your account now to see if you're eligible for this special targeted offer.
Start your engines
Get behind the wheel of one of our favorite Xbox One racing games
Grab the wheel and catch up on Xbox One's best racing games in 2019.
There are a lot
Check out the complete list of Remnant: From the Ashes 'Traits'
Remnant: From the Ashes features a lot of Traits, or perks, which help you become stronger. While there are standard ones like Vigor which increases health or Endurance which increases stamina, there are a few surprises thrown in there. You can take a look at all of them here.
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Join us for the latest Windows Central Video Podcast
We're live with the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET, make sure you're there!
Fri-yay deals
Friday's best deals: robot vacuum cleaners, wireless car chargers, and more
Friday's finally here! It's time to spend some of that hard-earned cash you made this week, but let's not get crazy. We scoured the net finding the best deals so you can make the most of your money, and we've listed the best of the best below.
Windows Central Digital Offers
Alter, replace, or blur your background imagery with XSplit VCam, now $20
You no longer need to be picked up by a major studio or entertainment conglomerate in order to broadcast your latest and greatest idea. Independent video bloggers can now earn millions of dollars while broadcasting from their own home, and with minimal equipment.
Make it so
Age of Empires 2 may hit Xbox if Microsoft can 'figure out' the controls
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Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is a remastered version of the cult classic that launched all those years ago. It’s coming out on November 14 for PC, the same day the X019 event takes place in London. It features a lot of behind-the-scenes refinements that should make it a treat to play on modern machines. It may also be coming to an Xbox console down the line.
Have it your way
HP's refurb Spectre Folio 13 is a 2-in-1 leather laptop on sale for $800
This laptop is unlike most you've seen before, and today's price is unlike any we've seen for it as well. It won't be around tomorrow either, so don't miss this opportunity.
Mixer hype!
These are our absolute favorite Mixer stream channels
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Microsoft's Mixer streaming platform is seeing a massive upswing thanks to the on-boarding of Twitch superstar Ninja. If you're new to the platform, you might be wondering who else to follow. Here are a bunch of our favorite channels.
Are they worth it?
Do ergonomic mouse pads actually help?
Ergonomic mouse pads are often advertised as a solution for carpal tunnel and other wrist-related issues that can occur when using mice on the computer, but do they really help? If so, what's one that's worth it? We have the answer.
Don't miss out
Dell's upcoming Labor Day sale brings massive savings with it
You'll be able to save up to 40% on a lot of Dell gear starting August 26!