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Microsoft's latest Surface, the budget Surface Go, is expected to be released in early August. We want to know if you plan to preorder the device.
Microsoft makes a number of Surface-branded peripherals, but there is currently no official Surface trackpad. We really want one, but we also want your thoughts.
One of the most compelling things about Microsoft's Surface Pro 2-in-1s is the ability to use the devices in multiple modes, including as a laptop, tablet and even a desktop PC when connected to a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Microsoft recently released 1710 Xbox OS builds to members of the Beta Xbox Insider ring. We've been kicking the tires on the latest release, but we want to hear from you with your thoughts.
The Windows Central community is often vocal about suggestions for what Microsoft should (and should not) do next, in relation to the company's products and strategy. So we created a new forum, dubbed the "Armchair CEO" forum, designed to solicit those exact types of suggestions.
The soft, suede-like fabric on Microsoft's Surface Pro Type Covers and the new Surface Laptop has become a staple of the brand. But it's also somewhat polarizing.
This week, consumer reviews site Consumer Reports issued a scathing report on Microsoft's Surface lineup of PCs, calling into question the entire brand's reliability and removing its "recommended" designation for all Surfaces.
Yesterday, at Gamescom 2017 in Germany, Microsoft unveiled a special, limited Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio Launch Edition' console and announced that Xbox One X preorders are now available.
The Windows Central forums are a perfect place to ask questions, troubleshoot problems, and share wisdom on Microsoft’s Surface hardware.
The Windows Central forums' Marketplace is a great place to offload some tech hardware you no longer need, or to get a great deal on your next new favorite laptop, tablet, 2-in-1 or phone.
Next week, members of the Windows Central and Mobile Nations teams will be in New York City and San Francisco, and we'd love for you to come say hello. Oh, and we have some free tech to give away as an extra incentive.
The first two "Always-Connected PCs" should be available soon. Do you plan to put on your early-adopter cap and buy one? Vote in our poll to let the world know.
Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is an impressive PC in many ways, and battery life should be one of them, given Microsoft's claim of "up to 17 hours" life. But that's apparently not been the case for everyone.
One of the best things about the Windows ecosystem and PC market is an abundance of choice in hardware. But are all the good PCs too expensive?
Satya Nadella, Microsoft's chief executive, today released a new book that not only examines the man, but also Microsoft's path during the past few years, as well as the impact of technological change on the company and on human beings today.
If you have a local library, and a library card, you're going to love the OverDrive app for Windows 10, which brings literally thousands (millions?) of free ebooks and audiobooks to your PC, tablet and phone.
Time sure does pass quickly when you're kicking ass. Case in point: Windows Central turns nine years old today, but we don't feel a day over … three?
If you have a new-ish smartphone, whether it runs Windows 10 Mobile, Android or iOS, it likely supports contactless mobile payments. If you're not taking advantage of the feature, you're potentially putting yourself at risk.
Microsoft's Surface Dock is a valuable piece of hardware many professionals rely on every day. But it's time for the company to update and release a new version of the aging device. Here's why.
Almost exactly a year ago, Microsoft closed its acquisition of the world's leading business-focused social network. We want to know if you think that was a wise move.
WaterField Designs makes some quality gear bags in many shapes and sizes, and it proudly crafts them all in the good ol' US of A.
If there's one common complaint among the majority of Windows users, particularly Window Mobile users, it's the "app gap," or Windows's lack of mobile, "touch-friendly" applications compared to other platforms, such as Android, iOS, and macOS.
If you look closely at some of Microsoft's recent marketing materials, you may notice some very cool-looking coffee mugs that fit the Surface style perfectly.
Microsoft today made preorders available for the Surface Book 2, and it's truly drool-worthy. It also is not cheap. We want to hear from you and whether or not you plan to buy one.
It's a sad affair, but more people than ever are ditching Windows Mobile and making their ways to Google's popular Android platform. The Lumia 950 is one of the most popular modern Windows phones. So what are the best Android phones for Lumia users?
