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Windows 10 and Software
get those answers
Here are the new features for Microsoft Forms from January 2021
Feature control
You can get rid of Meet Now on Windows 10 – here's how.
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PC Hardware and Accessories
AMD in Synology's rackmounts
Synology substitutes Intel for AMD with its newest rackmount NAS enclosures
Decision time
Should you get an XPS 13 or XPS 15?
Xbox and PC Gaming
Goodbye old friend
Bungie's original Halo website is being taken down on February 9
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Wasted potential
Here's what Minecraft can learn and take from Minecraft Earth
What could it be?
Closed beta signups for a mystery Resident Evil game are now open
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Deals Hub
All the Sounds
Razer's BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset is on sale for $160
All the interwebs
The TP-Link Archer A10 wireless router has dropped to $80 at B&H
Windows Central Digital Offers
Learn how to sell almost anything with this $30 master class bundle
For work or play
Save $400 on the powerful Gigabyte Aorus 5 laptop at Newegg
Windows Central Digital Offers
Get unlimited guided workouts with Auro audio fitness for $29.99
Storage and Speed
Add some speed to your PC with the Crucial P5 1TB SSD on sale for $110
Latest Stories
They're real
The Medium has a new trailer, but this one is live action
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The Medium is an enticing new horror game coming later this month, and now a new trailer showcases what this terrifying world would look like if it was real.
5G to PCs!
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G gets a UK release date
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G is the company's first 5G laptop. It's a 2-in-1 device with a built-in S Pen. It's available for preorder now and finally has a UK release date.
approved
New Approvals is rolling out to Microsoft Teams
The new Approvals feature is rolling out to Microsoft Teams. The tool allows you to easily create and manage approval requests within Microsoft Teams.
So many fixes
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is grabbing a major update today
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is grabbing another big update today with 1.1.1, which includes a ton of fixes and improvements.
I'm in love
Our news writer is gushing over the new flyouts in Windows 10X
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Windows 10X was recently shown off in a video. Our news writer and app expert Sean Endicott has been on cloud 9 after seeing its new flyouts in action.
Playfabulous
Microsoft Azure 'PlayFab' multiplayer servers expand to more regions
Microsoft's Azure PlayFab powers various games — from No Man's Sky to Rainbow Six Siege — and it's getting a big upgrade today.
No surprise here
Riders Republic is the latest game to be delayed
Game delays are par for the course, now, and Riders Republic is the latest to join in. The game is changing its initial plan to release in February to "later this year."
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Surface Duo owner allegedly zapped by their phone after plugging it in
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A Surface Duo states online that they were zapped by their Surface Duo after plugging the device in. Shared images show what appears to be an injured hand and a damaged charging port.
Beautiful creations
The Minecraft with RTX Build challenge is powered by NVIDIA RTX laptops
A new Build Challenge series from NVIDIA sees community favorites pair up with talented build-teams to create wonderful creations in Minecraft with RTX.
Green thumbs
Prison Architect's next expansion introduces farming and green energy
Prison Architect, the fascinating prison simulator from Paradox Interactive, is "going green" with its next major expansion, which adds farming, renewable energy, and more.
Wolftime
A Resident Evil Village showcase is coming on January 21!
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Capcom announced a Resident Evil Village showcase coming on January 21. There will be a new trailer, gameplay footage and more, with the showcase beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT.
Buyer's guide
These are all our picks for the very best Windows laptops available
The HP Spectre x360 13 is our pick for the best overall Windows laptop you can buy, but there are a ton of other great options if you need something different. If you're now working from home and need a quality device, you'll find it here.