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You can now manually install Windows 10 October 2018 Update
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A week out from official rollout, users can now manually download and install the next Windows 10 feature update.
Zac Bowden
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows 10 on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
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Surface refresh!
New Surface devices revealed in leaked marketing image
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New Surface products all but confirmed thanks to leaked marketing image revealed just hours before announcement.
From the Forums
Should the rumored Andromeda UI look like Windows 10 Mobile?
Our community is wondering whether or not Andromeda should use the Windows 10 Mobile UI?
Swivel on over
Hands-on with the slick new Surface Hub 2 and Windows Core 'Aruba'
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The new Surface Hub 2 is destined for businesses big and small — and it really neat inside and out.
New Surfaces!
Everything to expect at Microsoft's October 2 hardware event
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New hardware, a bit of software, and maybe a surprise.
We like RTM here
Windows 10 October 2018 Update reaches RTM milestone
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The next Windows 10 feature update is now ready for release, and should begin rolling out to the public very soon.
Enterprise skills
Microsoft announces the Cortana Skill Kit for Enterprise
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Cortana Skills is coming to the Enterprise, allowing businesses to take advantage of Cortana for their own specific tasks.
Upgradable hardware
Surface Hub 2 to feature modular design that enables processor upgrades
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Microsoft has outlined rollout plans for Surface Hub 2, launching in two editions starting with "Surface Hub 2S" in 2019.
An assistant for Office
Microsoft ‘Ideas’ for Office helps you out when creating documents
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Ideas for Office uses AI to make you look awesome at creating documents and PowerPoint presentations.
Ignite 2018
'Microsoft Search' is a unified search experience for Microsoft 365
A unified search experience is coming to Microsoft 365 that makes finding content within your organization super quick and simple.
Teams FTW
Microsoft Teams is getting new features tailored for more industries
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Microsoft Teams gets even better with new features coming soon.
Emphasize the T
Windows Central Podcast 105: RTM, Edge, Surface, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: RS5 RTM is near, Edge advertising, and a smart speaker?
Ignite 2018
Microsoft Ignite 2018: All the most exciting sessions
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Interested in what's going on at Ignite? Or attending the show yourself? Here's a handful of sessions that are worth keeping an eye on.
Build 17763
Windows 10 build 17763 rolling out to Insiders in the Fast ring
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Windows 10 Redstone 5 build 17763 is now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring.
From the Forums
Share your pick for best sub-$700 2-in-1 for Windows Ink
PCs that support Windows Ink allow you to draw directly onto the device, but are there any good ones for less than $700?
A self-limiting review
Is Surface Go any good as a tablet, without a keyboard?
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You can buy a Surface Go as just a tablet — no Type Cover keyboard, just a slate with a kickstand. But should you? Can this tablet and Windows 10 live up to our expectations?
skip ahead
Windows 10 19H1 build 18237 now rolling out for Insiders in Skip Ahead
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Build 18273 is now rolling out for Insiders in the Skip Ahead ring with new changes and bug fixes. Let's check out what's new.
SMS on PC
Hands-on with Windows 10's new 'Your Phone' Android SMS features
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SMS sync is now available in the Your Phone app, and we've gone hands-on with its new features.
Naughty
Microsoft to warn users about installing Chrome and Firefox on Windows 10
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Microsoft is trying to stop users from installing third-party browsers with a new popup that recommends Edge when attempting to installing Chrome or Firefox.
Recorded September 7 2018
Windows Central Podcast 104: New Surface hardware is coming, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: New Surfaces are coming, RS5 is almost done, digital assistants come to Xbox, and more.