Protect that Book
Protect your Surface Book 2 with one of these cases
Looking for some protection for your Surface Book 2? Here are the best cases we can find right now.
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Ultra High-Def
Can Xbox One X play UHD 4K digital video?
Yes, the Xbox One X can play 4K media! Thanks to modern HDMI ports, supporting apps like Netflix, and a 4K Blu-ray drive, the Xbox One X is a potent option for those wanting to get the most out of their 4K TV set.
To Wolf or not to Wolf
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is here and it's not that great
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Wolfenstein: Youngblood hasn't proven itself popular with reviews, both from users and critics. Even if it's not "perfect," is it worth $30? Here's what you need to know.
Best of the best
These are the very best Xbox One headsets available
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Do you want to improve your headset experience on Xbox? Look no further.
Ninja Cat approves
Mixer's deal with Ninja is a massive game streaming coup for Microsoft
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Who is Ninja, and why is the fact he's joining Microsoft a big deal? Here's the rundown on Twitch, Mixer, engagement, Fortnite, Halo, Microsoft, Amazon, and how it all ties together through game streamer Ninja.
Surface to Razer
I ditched my Surface Book 2 for a Razer Blade 15 — but will I go back?
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During the European heatwaves this summer, I came to a realization: the throttling on the Surface Book 2 was making me less productive. In a country that hasn't discovered air conditioning yet, I needed something with better thermals. I went back to team Razer, once again. Here are some early impressions.
Ditch the wires
Go wire-free with these great Xbox One wireless headsets
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Fancy ditching the wires in your Xbox headset set up? These are the best wireless Xbox headsets we've tested (and that are currently available)!
More for the backlog
10 older Xbox games worth revisiting in 2019
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There are tons of Xbox games worthy of your backlog, but here are some of our favorites from years past.
Take it apart
How to take apart and disassemble an Xbox One controller
If you want to disassemble an Xbox controller to try and fix a stuck joystick or unruly d-pad, here's how you can go about it quickly and easily.
HoTS lives on!
Heroes of the Storm interview: Blizzcon, the new hero Qhira, and the future
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Heroes of the Storm is a bit of an underdog in the MOBA world, but Blizzard is keeping the dream alive, thanks in no small part to its passionate community and developers. We recently spoke to the team to discuss Blizzcon plans, the new hero Qhira, developmental priorities, and the future of the game.
Xbox Game Studios future
Phil Spencer comments on bringing 'high-quality' first-party games to Xbox
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Despite boasting the most powerful console and what is arguably the best online network, Microsoft has generally faltered when it comes to content throughout this generation. In a recent interview, Spencer commented on efforts to improve things.
Gone but not forgotten
This is the best Windows phone ever, according to Windows Central readers
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Windows Phone may be dead and buried, but every now and then it's nice to reminisce. We asked our readers to vote on their favorite Windows phones, and the results are in.
3.5mm of potential
The cheapest way to get voice commands on Xbox One is through an Echo Dot
Cortana and Alexa are available on Xbox One, bringing natural language commands to the console, but she comes with some specific hardware requirements. Here's a cheap and easy method for using Cortana or Alexa on Xbox One without Kinect or a headset.
#BringBackKI
#BringBackKI trends on Twitter as Killer Instinct hits Xbox Game Pass
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Killer Instinct is a woefully underrated and overlooked fighting game from Microsoft and Iron Galaxy. Today, Killer Instinct began to trend on Twitter after one of the game's biggest supporters on YouTube kickstarted a wave of renewed interest.
For the kids!
Your kid looking for something to play on Xbox One?
Looking for a gift for a youngster on Xbox One? Look no further than these great kid-friendly picks.
Surface X
Why it's time for Microsoft to release a Surface PC for gaming
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I tried hard to make the Surface Book 2 a viable PC gaming option, but it just wasn't meant to be. Should Microsoft bring its PC hardware innovation to the gaming sector?
Seems faster?
Hands-on with the shiny new dashboard in Xbox build 18362
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Microsoft unexpectedly rolled out a new dashboard experience to Xbox Alpha and Skip Ahead users this evening. Here's our first look.
Microsoft finally has a good store
An in-depth look at the new Windows 10 Xbox app
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Finally, Microsoft has created a PC game store for Windows that doesn't suck. It's currently in a testing beta state, but it's already better than the Microsoft Store. Here's a look at the new Xbox app.
Modernizing a Classic
Microsoft's modernized Pro IntelliMouse is a steal at $60
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The Microsoft IntelliMouse is a classic, recently revitalized for the modern era. The new Pro IntelliMouse pushes the envelope further, elevating its iconic design to new heights with a number of refinements.
Record all the things
How to use the Xbox Game Bar for screen recording in Windows 10
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Windows 10's Game DVR feature not only records games, but programs as well. In this article, we explain in depth how to get the most out of Game DVR.