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Office At a Touch
Microsoft appears to be mulling a dedicated Office key for keyboards
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So many choices
Xbox Deals with Gold feature Jump Force and Sonic Forces
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Go for it
Samsung's excellent budget smartphone, the Galaxy A50, is just $10 a month
Pull Time
Microsoft acquires Pull Panda to give GitHub code reviews a boost
Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
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All Ears
Here's how to score $14 off the Letscom Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
SAVE & STORE
Share from Android to PC with SanDisk's Ultra 64GB Dual Drive for only $11
PC Reviews
An ultra Ultrabook
Review: Why Lenovo's IdeaPad S940 is the new king of the Ultrabooks
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Set it and forget it
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M720q Tiny PC is ideal for Enterprise and personal use
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Minor refresh
Lenovo's ThinkPad L390 gets a minor update for improved performance
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WQHD HDR display!
The ThinkPad T490 is lighter than ever and has a knockout WQHD display
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Gaming
Recorded June 14 2019
On this week's podcast ... the Windows Shell, Xbox at E3, and more
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New memories
Halo: Reach PC revives Microsoft's legendary titan in 4K glory
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What is Minecraft Dungeons?
Minecraft Dungeons: Everything we know so far
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Coming soon
LucidSound announces rose gold LS35X Xbox Wireless Headset
Analysis
Surface
Buyer's guide
All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place
Beyond the Surface
These are our picks for the best alternatives to the Surface Pro (2017)
Buyer's guide
Grab one of these microSD cards for your Surface Pro 6
Recorded June 7 2019
Windows Central Podcast 136: Centaurus, Stadia, and Scarlett
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Where did my 6DoF go?
Oculus Rift S Touch controllers not tracking properly? Try these fixes
Extra VR
Your Rift experience is about to get a lot better with these accessories
Don't lose touch
You can adjust Oculus Rift S room lighting frequency to help with tracking
Inside-out tracking
Does the Oculus Rift S need external sensors?
Windows Central Podcasts
Recorded June 14 2019
On this week's podcast ... the Windows Shell, Xbox at E3, and more
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Recorded June 7 2019
Windows Central Podcast 136: Centaurus, Stadia, and Scarlett
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Recorded May 31 2019
Windows Central Podcast 135: A sort of WCOS announcement
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Recorded May 17 2019
Windows Central Podcast 134: The first Windows foldable
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Mobile
Microsoft ❤ Android
150 apps, billions of installs: Microsoft's Android app lessons
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HP Elite x3 for me
What is (or was) your final Windows Phone?
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Augmented blocks
Will Minecraft Earth ever come to Windows 10 devices, tablets, or HoloLens?
When will Minecraft Earth launch?
Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta
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All Recent
Office At a Touch
Microsoft appears to be mulling a dedicated Office key for keyboards
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Microsoft appears to be considering adding support for a dedicated Office key on keyboards. The key would operate just as the Windows key does today, but for tasks related to the Office apps.
So many choices
Xbox Deals with Gold feature Jump Force and Sonic Forces
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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.
Pull Time
Microsoft acquires Pull Panda to give GitHub code reviews a boost
Microsoft is giving GitHub a boost today by acquiring Pull Panda. With the acquisition, Microsoft plans to integrate Pull Panda's code review tools into GitHub proper, making them available for free as a GitHub Marketplace application.
Finally
Gears 5 appears on Steam for PC, set to launch in September
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Last year, Microsoft stated that Gears 5 would launch sometime in 2019. Even though half of the year is already over, we didn't get a release window or a concrete release date. Luckily, the Taiwanese games rating agency had other plans. According to a listing on the body's website, Gears 5 launches on September 10.
Dungeoneering
Hands-on with Minecraft Dungeons, Xbox's most important E3 2019 game reveal
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At E3 2019, the biggest surprise for me wasn't Gears, Halo, or even Keanu Reeves (but okay, that was a pretty big surprise). Instead, it was Minecraft Dungeons. Here's why it is now my most-anticipated game.
Quite The Upgrade
Next-generation Astro A50 headset goes up for preorder
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At E3 2019, Astro revealed the latest Astro A50 Wireless Headset and Base Station. The A50 features a host of improvements to audio performance, wireless range, docking, charging, microphone clarity, and more. It's designed to provide an immersive gaming experience.
They're back!
Huawei MateBook 13 and others available once again in the Microsoft Store
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After nearly a month of absence from the Microsoft Store, Huawei notebooks are once again available on Microsoft's digital shelves. Those include the MateBook 13, along with the MateBook D and the return of a listing for the MateBook X Pro.
Where did my 6DoF go?
Oculus Rift S Touch controllers not tracking properly? Try these fixes
Some Rift S users have come across a problem where Touch controllers lose the ability to move in space, instead only rotating on the spot where tracking was lost. While there's no definitive fix, there are a number of troubleshooting methods you can try out.
Note-worthy
OneNote and Class Notebooks receive dozens of updates
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OneNote and Class Notebooks have received dozens of updates based on feedback from throughout the school year.
Come Sooner
Cyberpunk 2077 lets you explore beyond Night City, allows multiple endings
Cyberpunk 2077 is probably one of the most anticipated games coming next year from The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED. At Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference, the team debuted a new trailer along with the April 16, 2020 release date. The game takes place in a massive open-world where you can venture beyond the city walls.
Xbox E3 Recap
Microsoft wants you to know Xbox is much more than just a console
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As E3 2019 comes to a close, it's time to take a look back and reflect on what we found out, and what the future may hold. Among all the awesome games, Microsoft's Xbox team was sending one clear message: we're more than just a box under your TV.
so much news
On the latest #WeekInMicrosoft ... Centaurus spotted and Project Scarlet
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Microsoft and Xbox have been dominating the news lately, which is why we're recapping it in case you missed it. There are also rumors that Surface 'Centaurus' has been shown internally at Microsoft, some new UWP apps worth mentioning, and Apple brings iCloud to the Microsoft Store? Tune in to get the news.
Cut that cord
Go wireless or go home with one of these Logitech mice
Logitech has a massive array of wireless mice out there on the market, but which ones are the best? Here's what we think.
Transliteration!
Phonetic Indic keyboards now available for Windows 10
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Microsoft released a smart phonetic keyboard for 10 Indian languages. These keyboards improve both accuracy and speed when entering text in different languages.
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The best solution for you
Is Office 2019 or Office 365 right for you?
These are the major differences between Office 2019 and Office 365 to help you decide which one to get.
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Microsoft To-Do now available for Mac
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Microsoft To-Do keeps your to-do list items synced across all of your devices, and that now includes Macs.
Streamlined streaming
The excellent myTube YouTube client for Windows just got even better
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myTube's upgrade to 4.0 brings a new design, improved controls, and a few new features. But is it still the best way to watch YouTube videos on Windows 10?
Set up a workstation
Kensington's LD5400T docking station doubles as a guardian for your laptop
Love the idea of a Thunderbolt 3 dock but also want to have peace-of-mind when you leave your laptop sitting on your desk? Kensington's LD5400T combines ports, charging, and security into one impressive package.
Box for your PC
How to pick the right PC case for your custom build
Check out our ultimate guide to purchasing the ideal PC case for your build.