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Hack and Slash
Ashen E3 2018 footage highlights haunting atmosphere and brutal combat
Prototypical VR
Get acquainted with the upcoming Santa Cruz VR headset from Oculus
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Mynt massagers, portable gas grills, and more are all discounted today
Buyer's guide
The Lumia 950 XL is still the best Windows phone in 2018
So pretty
Conan Exiles gets East Asian content in new paid DLC
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
30
Intel version of HP's Envy x2 is awful — but not for the reasons you expect
Flip it good
3
The ASUS ZenBook Flip S is the thinnest convertible in town
A worthy upgrade
15
The Razer Blade 15 is one blazing-hot piece of gaming laptop
Lots of new stuff
10
The ThinkPad X1 Tablet brings a 2-in-1 to more than the business market
Back in Black
14
The black Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575) is hard to find, but worth the effort
Surface
Upping the Ante
9
New $999 Surface Laptop configuration now available from Microsoft
On-the-move power
24
The best ways to keep your Surface Pro charged on the go
Starting fresh
12
How to recover Windows 10 S on your Surface Laptop
Recorded June 15 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 94: The hardware roadmap
Apps
Teams on the Big Screen
6
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
11
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!
5
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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Constantly losing track of time while in VR? We can help.
Deals
Use your Voice
Start your smart lights with the $120 Philips Hue White Ambiance 4-bulb kit
Get 4K today
Vizio's 50-inch 4K smart TV is $450 today only
A Pair of Deals
Anker's popular Bluetooth speakers are on sale today for as little as $17
Cameras everywhere
The $600 Arlo Pro 5-camera security system covers your whole house
Windows 10
Fixes Ahoy
3
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
21
Changing your account name on the Windows 10 sign-in screen
Interface control
2
Changing network adapter priorities on Windows 10
Mobile
Buyer's guide
The Lumia 950 XL is still the best Windows phone in 2018
Keyboard problems
What is the best Android keyboard for Windows phone fans?
Best of both worlds
5
Enjoy the best of iOS and Android with this iPhone case
Android-meda
Should Microsoft's 'Andromeda' folding tablet run Android?
Double the fun
94
Intel is cooking up dual-screen PC prototypes of its own
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Best NAS for any home owner
Here are the best network-attached storage solutions for the home.
Boston Calling
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Meet up with the Windows Insider team in Boston on June 23
If you live in the Boston area and want to meet up with members of the Windows Insider team, you'll get your chance to do just that on June 23.
Next show: June 22 2018
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Win a custom $2,500 Windows Central gaming PC from PowerBuilds!
Do you want to win a powerful gaming rig? Then you need to read this.
So Smooth
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Gears 5 targeting 60 FPS for all modes on Xbox One X
Not only are the textures better, but it seems like the frame rate will also see a massive boost even when it comes to the game’s campaign. While it’s unclear what the frame rate will be on the standard Xbox One, the Xbox One X should be 60 FPS.
Laying down the law
2
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
6
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 and listening to this weekend
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.
DIY Pip-Boy
1
Build your own Pip-Boy for Fallout 76 with this new replica
Fallout fans alert! There's a new Pip-Boy in town and this time you get to build it yourself!
Odd one out
29
Microsoft and Nintendo collab hints at exciting future — but not for Sony
Microsoft just launched the bedrock edition of Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch, drawing Nintendo into a wider, pioneering cross-play ecosystem. But there's one notable platform missing from the equation.
This might get strange...
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Halo Infinite might take place on Zeta Halo — here's what you need to know
Halo Infinite's trailer was jam packed with hints about the game's setting, which is most likely to be Installation 07, or Zeta Halo. There's plenty of lore behind this location, so let's take a look at everything you will need to know about it.
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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
20
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!
Less effort involved
Treat your home to an Ecovacs Deebot N79 robot vacuum cleaner for just $160
Read a book or something and let the Deebot do the work.
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.