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How we test and review NAS at Windows Central
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Here's an in-depth look at how we test and review network-attached storage. Whether it's a hard drive or a prebuilt enclosure, here's how we come up with our scores.

How we test and review PC components at Windows Central
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We strive to produce independent, honest, and in-depth reviews. It all starts with our testing procedure.

10 years of Surface: What we want to see next
By WC Staff published
The Surface name has become synonymous with Windows PCs over the course of the last 10 years, and we're looking ahead to the future. Here's what we want to see from Surface in the next decade.

Xbox Games Showcase LIVE: Starfield, Forza, and all the latest Xbox announcements
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Microsoft's annual Xbox showcase returns with updates on projects from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and all the big games coming to Xbox and PC.

How we test and review laptops at Windows Central
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We don't take laptop reviews lightly, and neither should you. We explain our testing process, list the benchmarking software we use, and how we assign a score.

Best video game remakes of all time: From Final Fantasy VII to Shadow of the Colossus
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A good game remake isn't just a retread — it's a whole new experience.

Remembering Windows Phone (RIP)
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Alas, Windows Phone, we hardly knew ye.

These are the headphones Windows Central writers and editors use every day
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Whether in the office or on the go, here's what we use to keep the tunes and podcasts flowing.

Decade in review: 12 stories that changed Microsoft, Windows and Xbox forever in the 2010s
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Microsoft saw many momentous developments during the past decade. These are the events, changes and announcements that were most impactful for the company, Windows, and Xbox in the 2010s.

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WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD: Your PC made better
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Western Digital’s WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD offers speedy storage for giving your system an upgrade.

Avast Secure Browser: Get smart about your internet browsing
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Avast Secure Browser provides a secure online experience you can trust.

Your company needs an encryption service, look no further than Tresorit
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The LG gram is the perfect laptop for work and play
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LG has made the perfect tool for work and play even better for 2021.

UGREEN Unveils the HiTune X5 True Wireless Earbuds
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The HiTune X5 True Wireless Earbuds are the latest from UGREEN, and they offer a stylish design, high-fidelity audio, low-latency, and clear call quality at a reasonable price.

The X One SE from Brook Gaming lets you use your Xbox controller on any console, even Nintendo Switch
By WC Staff last updated
Take your favorite Xbox controller with you no matter what platform you game on.

Effective work needs an effective work machine, and the Dell Latitude series delivers
By WC Staff last updated
Dell’s Latitude series brings powerful and portable laptops that come with tons of collaboration-focused optimizations, so your team can do their best work.

Movavi Video Converter: The future of desktop file conversion
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Whether you're a vlogger, filmmaker, photographer, or an enthusiast, one hurdle we all encounter is simply one of file conversion. That's where Movavi's straightforward conversion tool comes in.

Tresorit is the end-to-end encryption service that you or your business needs
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How to maximize battery life in your business laptop
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If you can’t stay close to a plug during the day, maximizing battery life in your business laptop is important. Here are some tips that will help you keep your device going all day long.

For all of the latest Apple products, UGREEN has you covered with handy accessories
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UGREEN makes a wide variety of accessories that can make the Apple product experience even more premium.

This Autonomous Standing Desk is a Great WFH Option on a Budget
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Autonomous has built a great, affordable, well-designed standing desk that makes a great addition to your home office.
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