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WeMo's WiFi-enabled smart light switch is down to just $30
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April 2018 Update
Augmented Awesome
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Windows 10 April 2018 Update now available for HoloLens
Mastering the new Windows 10
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Our Windows 10 April Update ultimate resource guide
Online protection
15
Enabling Application Guard on Microsoft Edge
Early adopter hiccups
78
A list of Windows 10 April 2018 Update user problems and complaints
PC reviews
light computing is here
125
We review the unique new HP Envy x2 Always-Connected PC
Could have been great ...
6
The ASUS VivoBook Pro is a strong laptop hindered by its sad display
You spin me right round
4
Should you buy the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 or Dell XPS 15 2-in-1? Read this.
Making the right choice
Making sense of Dell's laptop range to make the right choice for you
Move aside 720
4
Is the 13-inch Lenovo Yoga 730 enough of an upgrade over last year's 720?
Surface
It's about price
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Why Microsoft might go with an Intel chip in a new budget 10-inch Surface
Beyond the fold
169
Just how would a folding tablet like the Surface 'Andromeda' even work?
Ready. Set. Dock.
1
Surface Laptop firmware update improves docking compatibility
Hmmmmmmm...
What if there was a Surface for gaming?
Gaming
Level up on Xbox
8
Microsoft's Xbox 'Career' features shows up in patent filings
On the Road Again
What you need to know about vehicles in State of Decay
Gaming is for Everyone
Microsoft teams up with Special Olympics USA for Xbox gaming tournament
Keep 'em coming
Sea of Thieves to get colorblind support and much more this week
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Get to Work
3
Microsoft Remote Assist and Layout officially launch in preview
Fame here I come
Start streaming Oculus Rift gameplay on Twitch and Mixer with this guide
Mixing it up
3
Microsoft's new workplace mixed reality apps pop up in the Store
Secret exercise
Use these tips and tricks to master Beat Saber's Expert mode
Deals
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STORE EVERYTHING
The WD My Book 4TB desktop hard drive is only $89 right now
PRESS F TO PAY RESPECTS
1
Best Buy may have just cut the best discount membership for Xbox gamers
Quite a steal
Let these $9 Spigen Bluetooth headphones be your impulse buy of the day
Windows 10
Workaround for Insiders
9
Keeping Windows Defender disabled using another antivirus on Windows 10
On A Roll
18
Microsoft rolls out fresh batch of fixes for Fall Creators Update PCs
Navigation updates
40
Microsoft testing new 'Departments' menu in the Microsoft Store app
RS5 complete changelog
27
All the Windows 10 Redstone 5 changes we know of so far
Mobile
Making connections
113
5 things Microsoft should do to further integrate Windows 10 and Android
a cooperative future
13
This week's AskDan is all about Surface Hub 2, Andromeda and Windows on ARM
Beyond the fold
169
Just how would a folding tablet like the Surface 'Andromeda' even work?
Timeline FTW
13
Windows 10's Timeline feature is coming to Android and iOS
Recorded April 27 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 89: Andromeda Talk
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Co-op shooter 'Earthfall' gets release date
Earthfall will feature ten missions across two campaigns, with diverse environments and deadly aliens to battle. As players fight waves of drones and towering monsters, they’ll discover the story behind the cataclysmic alien invasion.
Come Sooner
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343i confirms Halo 6 in development
Even though Fireteam Raven is effectively a licensed product, somehow many individuals thought that 343 Industries was building arcade cabinets now. Luckily, Brian Jarrard, the Community Director at 343 Industries, clarified the situation.
Need more space
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What you need to know to buy the perfect external hard drive
Using an external hard drive is an affordable way to back up data on your PC and keep it safe from system crashes and other potential problems. Here's everything you need to know when looking to buy one.
So Smooth
1
Rainbow Six Siege should get Xbox One X upgrade next month
Today, Ubisoft announced that Rainbow Six Siege will get the long-awaited Xbox One X upgrade alongside the Operation Para Bellum expansion which is expected to launch on June 5, 2018 or a day later. The new resolution is 1728p on the console.
Win for Privacy
5
Microsoft commits to extending EU's GDPR privacy rights worldwide
Microsoft says it will extend the rights granted by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation to all of its users worldwide.
Goodbye, old friend
3
Microsoft retires Xbox 360 Smartglass apps
Microsoft this week retired the Xbox 360 Smartglass apps for iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 8, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
Get online
5
Check out our picks for the best routers less than $100
We've narrowed down the best budget router to a single pick, with a couple of close runners-up that nevertheless make great alternatives.
Survival Time
2
State of Decay 2 now available for Xbox One and Windows 10
It's time to test your mettle with State of Decay 2, now available for Xbox One and Windows 10.
Games games games
Can Microsoft solve its exclusive game problem by making them alone?
Microsoft has an exclusive games problem, and we'd like to hear your take on it.
Nostalgic unit
10
Bring back the good old days with the Hyperkin Duke Xbox gamepad
The Hyperkin "Duke" is a nostalgic homage to the Xbox controllers of old. And it's truly awesome.
Travelin' light
These are the best travel-ready laptops to hit the road with
Looking for a new laptop to take on the road with you? We're here to help, and we rounded up a little selection of the best you can get right now.
Go get it
Razer Blade 15 now available to order from $1,899
The new Razer Blade 15 is now available to order in North America, with prices starting at $1,899.
Buyer's guide
These are the best laptops with a removable battery available right now
The combination of power, durability, and modest price makes the ThinkPad T460p the best laptop with a removable battery you can buy right now.
Razer sharp
13
Razer has a new Blade, and it's bigger and better than ever
The Razer Blade is getting updated for 2018 with a larger, faster display, a more refined design and it's probably your next favorite gaming laptop.
Power without the price
3
The Razer Core X adds a GPU to your laptop at a new lower price
Razer's latest eGPU is the Core X, and by doing away with the additional connectivity and offering just a graphics card. They've also slashed the price.
Slash and Dash
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This week's Xbox Deals with Gold feature Fallout 4 and Rainbow Six Siege
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.
Time to Patch
4
Intel discloses new variant of Meltdown and Spectre exploits
A new variant of the Meltdown and Spectre flaws has been found, but previous software patches may provide enough protection for most.
Buyer's guide
The Surface Book 2 is the best 13-inch laptop available now
Check out the Surface Book 2 if you want the best of the best when it comes to 13-inch laptops
Powerful suction
1
Eufy's newest RoboVac 11S robot vacuum is down to $187
It's newer, slimmer, and more powerful than previous versions. And now it's less expensive, too.
Pretty Good
2
Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset launches on PC
The Elder Scrolls Online takes place in one connected world where you can stay up to date with everything your friends are doing. Whether you play alone or with companions, the game's combat system allows you to focus on action and tactics.