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Mark Guim
Mark Guim is Video Editor at Windows Central. He switched to Windows because the MacBook Pro isn't Pro enough. You can follow him on Twitter at @markguim.
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Tablet to laptop
Need a simple 2-in-1? Check out Samsung's new Notebook 7 Spin.
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The Samsung Notebook 7 Spin is a flexible PC designed for professionals, students, and those looking for entertainment. It's not the most exciting laptop we've covered at Windows Central, but it's a solid 2-in-1 device.
UltraWide
This HP Z38c curved display is perfect for creators
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Having a wide curved display increases production. Ever since I’ve placed the HP Z38c Curved Display on my desk, I’ve been able to edit videos faster, write more quickly, and become more productive.
Switch to iPhone
8 easy ways to make iPhone X more Microsoft-friendly
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Windows Phone is dead, so I switched to an iPhone X. The experience is surprisingly great for people who use many services from Microsoft. Here are eight ways I use my new iPhone X as a 'Microsoft Phone.'
Efficiency
6 tricks to help stay organized with OneNote
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Here are 6 tips and tricks that will help you master Microsoft OneNote. Stay organized and get things done faster with to-do lists and notes accessible through your laptop or phone.
Travel mouse
Logitech MX Anywhere 2S is the best travel mouse for mobile creators
The Logitech MX Anywhere 2S is a small, light, yet powerful mouse. It's perfect for creators who travel frequently.
Mobile Workstations
Is Lenovo's ThinkPad P71 the perfect laptop for creators?
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With a large display, seventh-generation Intel Xeon processor, the latest NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, fast storage, and a built-in color calibrator, the ThinkPad P71 laptop could be the perfect laptop for video editors, designers, and other creators.
Critical Color
HP DreamColor Z24x display prioritizes color accuracy over everything else
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When it comes to monitors, it's important for graphic artists, photographers, video editors, designers, and other creators to have accurate colors. HP targets that market with the DreamColor Z24x G2 Display.
Video Editor
What it's like to edit video on the Surface Laptop
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The Surface Laptop is a beautiful piece of hardware, but can video editors work with it? Looking at the specifications of the Surface Laptop given to me for testing, I had low expectations. It's not all bad though.
Top performer
The HP ZBook Studio is perfect for video editors
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The latest generation of the ZBook Studio from HP satisfies the creator's needs. It has specifications that provide excellent performance, and it's not too bulky or heavy to carry around when switching locations.
Smaller is better
Reclaim more desk space with the tiny HP Z2 Mini G3 workstation
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The HP Z2 Mini G3 packs the performance of a traditional business-class tower in a case that's ten times smaller. Creative professionals or anyone looking for workstations in a small form factor will be happy with the Z2 Mini.
Faster and more powerful
HP's new ZBook mobile workstations will make digital creators drool
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HP has announced today four new models of their ZBook mobile workstations, including one workstation that supports virtual reality. Creators have different needs and budget, so they can configure the ZBook workstation that fits their work style.
Super backpack
Never run out of battery again with the Tylt Energi Pro Power Backpack
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The Tylt Energi Pro Power Backpack can charge up to three devices including a phone, tablet, or laptop with a USB Type C charging port. There's plenty of space for storage, and there are several internal pockets for organization.
Falling in love
HP Envy 34 review: An ultrawide curved all-in-one after my heart
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The HP Envy 34 has a beautiful curved ultrawide display that will change your mind about using multiple monitors on your desk. Throw in a premium design, immersive speakers, and the latest specs and you've got a winning package!
For the living room or office
HP's Envy 27 is a sexy all-in-one that's still practical and affordable
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An attractive and uniquely designed all-in-one PC? Nope, not the Surface Studio — this is HP's Envy 27. And it costs less than half as much!
For gamers and creators alike
Razer Blade (late 2016) review: so powerful, so slim
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If you're looking for a laptop that can handle the latest games and tackle more serious tasks like video editing on the go — all without breaking your back — then the new Razer Blade might be for you.
The Lenovo Yoga 910 is an even better convertible ultrabook
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The Lenovo Yoga 910 delivers with Intel's 7th-generation Core i7 processor and improves several areas from the previous generation like the display, keyboard, battery, and more. Should you buy the Yoga 910? The excellent combination of beauty and performance is going to be hard to resist.
Beast Mode
Lenovo Ideapad Y900: epic gaming performance and style
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The Lenovo Ideapad Y900 has specs that can give you an epic gaming performance. It has an overclockable processor, turbo boost, thermal cooling, and responsive mechanical keyboard, but the most demanding customers are going to be disappointed that this beast carries a last-gen video card.
Knock knock
How to enable double-tap to wake on the Lumia 950
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The 'Double-tap to wake' feature is now more readily available to Lumia 950 users, including AT&T subscribers. It's made an option by a firmware update, but it's not turned on by default or immediately obvious. Here's how to get to double-tapping on your own Lumia 950.
Gameplay Video
FIFA 17 demo impressions for Xbox One
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FIFA 17 officially releases in late September, but the demo is already out if you want to preview the game. FIFA is my go-to Xbox One game, so I'm looking forward to the final release. Watch the gameplay video to see the demo in action.