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Recorded June 21 2019
On this week's podcast ... A new Cortana, Lockhart is dead, and more
So many choices
Xbox Deals with Gold feature Everspace and The Surge
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Deal with it
Sprint's Unlimited Plus plan saves you big money on multiple lines
1st place
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled tips for beginners
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Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
Speed of Light
The Logitech G703 Lightspeed is a great wireless gaming mouse down to $55 today
For Your Car
Charge your smartphone with the 2-port Anker Roav Spectrum on sale for $14
All of the things!
Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
Come Get Yo backpacks
Treat yourself to an AmazonBasics 15-inch Laptop Backpack for only $9
Battle station
Set up the ultimate gaming station with over $100 off Arozzi's Arena desk
May 2019 Update
Version 1903
Our in-depth review details all the changes in the May 2019 Update
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Clearing things up
New message clears up if your device is ready for the latest Windows Update
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Config file
Yes, you can customize Windows Sandbox — here's how
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Patch it up
June 'Patch Tuesday' updates now available for Windows 10
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PC Reviews
An ultra Ultrabook
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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Analysis
Surface
Android apps? Maybe
Report: Foldable Surface PC with Windows Core OS will run Android apps
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Buyer's guide
Add cheap storage to your Surface Go with these microSD cards
Cheaper versatility
New Core i5 15-inch Surface Book 2 configuration available
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Buyer's guide
All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place
PC Build
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Building a PC for video editing? Here's what you need to know.
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Storage and Speed
Start saving with Samsung's T5 500GB portable SSD at its best price to date
Buyer's guide
These are the best mid-tower cases for your next PC build
We're live
How to build a great streaming PC for less than $1,200
Apps
Hello, Tabs!
Windows Terminal preview now available in the Microsoft Store
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Worldwide web
Google Earth will support all Chromium browsers, including Microsoft Edge
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Working together
Inclusion is at the core of Microsoft Whiteboard's newest features
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Bump up the volume!
Volume overlay on Windows 10 now shows YouTube video information
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Buyer's guide
These are the best pre-built desktop PCs for 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
Windows Central Podcasts
Recorded June 21 2019
On this week's podcast ... A new Cortana, Lockhart is dead, and more
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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Mobile
Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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Build on the go
Minecraft Earth is so good it just might make Jez stop hating mobile gaming
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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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All Recent
Recorded June 21 2019
On this week's podcast ... A new Cortana, Lockhart is dead, and more
This week on the Windows Central Podcast: A new Cortana experience for Windows 10, Lockhart is dead, and more
So many choices
Xbox Deals with Gold feature Everspace and The Surge
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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. A wide variety of titles, ranging from small experiences to massive blockbusters, are available for substantially less. This week, prominent games like...
1st place
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled tips for beginners
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Follow these tips and become the fastest on the race track in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled.
DNSbox
How to change the DNS on your Xbox One
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Improve the speed and browsing privacy of your Xbox One by setting a custom DNS with our handy guide.
Keep on growing
Playground Games hires EA's Ian Mitchell for possible Fable IV
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It's no secret that Playground Games, a recent Xbox Game Studios acquisition, is working on a new Fable game. The team is rapidly hiring developers for the project, and it looks like Playground is roping in some high-profile people to fill key positions. Today, Head of Recruitment Nick Duncombe said that EA Senior Producer Ian Mitchell was part of the team. He said, "Joining the role-...
In A Flash
Huawei MateBook D discounted to $500 with flash sale
If you've been holding out on a deal for Huawei's budget-priced MateBook D, Newegg's latest flash sale is worth a look. For the next two days, the online retailer has the MateBook D available for $500, a drop from its usual $630 price.
A fond farewell
Gabe Aul leaves Microsoft to become a Vice President at Facebook
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After twenty-seven years at Microsoft, Gabe Aul has started a new role as Vice President of Facebook.
App-licable savings
The very best sales on Windows 10 apps this week
You can save big on some highly rated apps in the Microsoft Store this week.
Great keyboard too
The ThinkPad E490 has a budget price and an all-day battery
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The ThinkPad E490 might be a bit thicker and heavier than its other 14-inch siblings, but it comes at an attractive price and will make a great business laptop for a lot of people.
Windows Central Digital Offers
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When it comes to succeeding in virtually any industry, continuing education is absolutely key. But, the good news is that you don’t need to invest an exorbitant amount of time or money into a traditional education in order to get the skills you need to thrive.
Boom boom shake the room
These PC speakers deliver great sound without emptying your wallet
We’ve rounded up some of the best computer speakers for under $100 to keep your room rockin’ and your pockets full.
I wanna go fast
How to upgrade the wireless card in the Huawei MateBook D 14
The Huawei MateBook D 14 already comes with a pretty capable Intel wireless card, but if you're looking for a little bit more then you'll be pleased to know that it's an incredibly simple, and affordable, upgrade.
Continued updates
Microsoft confirms that Huawei devices will receive updates and support
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Despite concerns regarding how government policies will affect Huawei laptop hardware, Microsoft confirms that Huawei devices will continue to receive support and updates.
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Building a PC for video editing? Here's what you need to know.
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Video editing is a demanding task for any PC, but we crafted a few builds at different price points that will do the job just fine.
Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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In a new interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called the company's failure in the mobile space his "greatest mistake ever." Gates said the space "was a natural thing for Microsoft to win" and regrets ceding the non-Apple portion of the mobile market to Android.
Big upgrade
Raspberry Pi 4 unveiled with beefier CPU, dual monitors and up to 4GB RAM
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The new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is a tiny single-board computer that offers a complete desktop experience at just $35 and can drive two monitors at once in 4K.
Accessorize this
The accessories you need for your Huawei MateBook D
Grabbed yourself a shiny new, Ryzen-powered Huawei MateBook D and want to get the most from it? That's where a bundle of top-notch accessories come in, so we've rounded up some of our favorites to help you make your MateBook D experience even better.
Hello, Tabs!
Windows Terminal preview now available in the Microsoft Store
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The new Windows Terminal experience, first unveiled at Build 2019, has appeared in the Microsoft Store. If you were hoping to get some hands-on time with it, however, you'll have to wait a little while longer.
Android apps? Maybe
Report: Foldable Surface PC with Windows Core OS will run Android apps
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Microsoft's first foldable PC may run Android apps, according to a new report.
Sponsored Post
Upsie is transforming the way you purchase product warranties
Everyone has experienced that uncomfortable moment at checkout. You know the one: you're checking out and the sales representative asks if you would like to purchase a warranty for the already expensive new device you're purchasing. Do you buy something that you know nothing about? If you don't buy it, will you break your new device and wish you had bought it? What does it even protect?