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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon prototype reveals the 3:2 display that never was
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3 Halo novels you need to read to prepare for Halo Infinite
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Storage optimization
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7 ways to free up storage space on Windows 10
Sharp Claws and Jaws
Jurassic World Evolution patch adds ferocious Fallen Kingdom dinosaurs
April 2018 Update
Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
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Small cumulative update brings QuickBooks fix for April 2018 Update PCs
App config
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Managing app execution aliases on Windows 10
What a Surge
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April 2018 Update already on 50 percent on Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex says
April Update 4 U
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How to download and install the HoloLens April 2018 Update
PC reviews
terrible design
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Intel version of HP's Envy x2 is awful — but not for the reasons you expect
Flip it good
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The ASUS ZenBook Flip S is the thinnest convertible in town
A worthy upgrade
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The Razer Blade 15 is one blazing-hot piece of gaming laptop
Lots of new stuff
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The ThinkPad X1 Tablet brings a 2-in-1 to more than the business market
Back in Black
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The black Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575) is hard to find, but worth the effort
Surface
Upping the Ante
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New $999 Surface Laptop configuration now available from Microsoft
On-the-move power
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The best ways to keep your Surface Pro charged on the go
Starting fresh
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How to recover Windows 10 S on your Surface Laptop
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Windows Central Podcast 94: The hardware roadmap
Gaming
So Smooth
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Gears 5 targeting 60 FPS for all modes on Xbox One X
DIY Pip-Boy
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Build your own Pip-Boy for Fallout 76 with this new replica
Odd one out
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Microsoft and Nintendo collab hints at exciting future — but not for Sony
This might get strange...
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Halo Infinite might take place on Zeta Halo — here's what you need to know
Apps
Teams on the Big Screen
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Microsoft Teams for Surface Hub enters preview for Insiders
Now Launching
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Microsoft Launcher beta picks up new family feature, Edge improvements
Take a look
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Microsoft launches new Bing visual search features on Android and iOS
RIP Groove
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Best apps to stream OneDrive music on iOS and Android
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Steaming goodness
Air Light VR lets you stream SteamVR games to your Oculus Go
Steam games and more!
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Trinus allows you to connect your PSVR to your PC
Extra VR
Your Rift experience is about to get a lot better with these accessories
Quick VR tip
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Deals
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A Pair of Deals
Anker's popular Bluetooth speakers are on sale today for as little as $17
Cameras everywhere
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Windows 10
Fixes Ahoy
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Microsoft issues fresh round of Windows 10 cumulative updates
One update or two?
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Are two Windows 10 updates a year doing more to hurt users than help them?
Windows 10 tips for beginners
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Changing your account name on the Windows 10 sign-in screen
Interface control
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Changing network adapter priorities on Windows 10
Mobile
Keyboard problems
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Best of both worlds
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Enjoy the best of iOS and Android with this iPhone case
Android-meda
Should Microsoft's 'Andromeda' folding tablet run Android?
Double the fun
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Intel is cooking up dual-screen PC prototypes of its own
animated cshells
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Laying down the law
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Supreme Court rules that police need warrants to get phone location info
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court officially ruled that police must obtain a search warrant to get location info provided by cell phone towers.
Big things in small packages
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How to turn an Intel NUC into a desktop gaming rig
Believe it or not you can turn an Intel NUC into a powerful gaming PC. Here's what you need.
Watch listen read
What Team Windows Central is watching, reading, and listening to this week
Enjoy yourself to the fullest this weekend with some media recommendation from Team Windows Central.
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What's new on Hulu for July 2018
And what's leaving, too.
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What's new on Netflix for July 2018
Is there anything better during the summertime that staying indoors, away from the sun and the heat and the bugs and the sun, and just wasting the days away with Netflix? Because that sounds pretty damn good to me.
Buyer's guide
Turn your laptop into a desktop with these docking stations
Using a docking station with your laptop can effectively turn it into a desktop. Want to know which laptop docking station you should get? Here's a roundup of the best.
Prepare thy Wallet
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Steam's Summer Sale is now live with oodles of PC game discounts
PC gamers, it's time to cough up those wallets; the Steam Summer Sale is now live.
Heck of a Discount
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Save nearly $100 on HP's Envy x2 with ARM
HP's ARM-powered Envy x2 is currently up for grabs at some solid discounts.
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What's new on Amazon Prime Video for July 2018
We're getting into the meat of summer. And that means a ton of new stuff to watch on Amazon Prime Video!
Time to shop
Spend $75 or more on almost anything at eBay and get $15 off the total
This sale won't last all day.
Dynamic on PS4 Pro
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Divinity: Original Sin II runs at native 4K resolution on Xbox One X
We reached out to the developer on Twitter and a spokesperson confirmed that the game runs at native 4K resolution on Xbox One X and dynamic 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro. Apart from that, both consoles support HDR. The frame rate hasn't been finalized.
The loophole is gone
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U.S. states can now force consumers to pay online sales tax
Thanks to a ruling from the Supreme Court, states can now force shoppers to pay online sales tax even when buying from a store that's not physically present in that state.
Powered wireless
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Expand your home network coverage with these handy adapters
What can you do if your Wi-Fi connection isn't too good on PC and don't wish to have network cabling installed at home? These powerline adapters use existing electrical cables in your walls to create new links.
Better Together
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Minecraft on Nintendo Switch gets Xbox Live Achievements and Gamerscore
One of the most popular versions of the title is available on Nintendo Switch and it just got even better. The Bedrock version of Minecraft just released for Nintendo Switch, both digitally on the Nintendo eShop and as a physical release.
Big Spender
Microsoft drops $250 million on Redmond campus expansion
Microsoft has spent $250 million to snap up a 725,000-square-foot office complex near its Redmond campus.
Intel Inside
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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigns after relationship with employee revealed
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has resigned his post following the reveal of a past relationship with an employee.
Super charger
Should you fast charge your laptop?
We're charging more and faster with each passing day, but is there a reason not to fast charge your laptop?
Shocking
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State of Decay 2 dethrones God of War as May's best-selling game in America
Every month The NPD Group compiles a list of the best-selling games in the United States. May 2018 was packed with a number of high-profile releases like State of Decay 2 and Detroit: Become Human.
sail away
How rugged Dell PCs help Clipper Race ships sail rough seas
Dell offered us a tour through a Clipper 70 equipped with its rugged hardware, providing a unique view into how the people on the ship live during this massive race.
The more you know
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A beginner's guide to Mixer
Hearing a lot about Mixer and curious to learn more? Here's five quick pointers on what it is and how you can enjoy it!