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Old vs. New
Why you should buy the newest Dell XPS 15 unless you can get a good deal
Here's why you shouldn't consider the older Dell XPS 15 9570 over the 9500 unless you can get it at a discounted price. The newer XPS 15 comes equipped with improved features and components, making it a far better choice for most.
Ghost of Cyber Monday past
Surface Laptop Studio goes for $1,499 in deal you can't afford (to miss?)
Hell hath no fury like a Best Buy deal. Now's your chance to steal $300 from Microsoft by giving the company "just" $1,499 for its Surface Laptop Studio.
can touch this
New trackpad module will help PCs compete with Apple's Force Touch
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Boréas and Cirque unveiled a trackpad module with GlideSense and Boréas' Piezo Haptic Trackpad technology. It will allow PC manufacturers to take advantage of haptic feedback on Windows 11.
Get charged
Review: Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover is a must-have for frequent Slim Pen users
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If you have Surface Duo 2 and like the idea of using the pen all the time, the new $65 Pen Cover is an easy accessory to recommend. We’ve spent the last two weeks with it, and here is what you need to know.
Another incomplete Halo game
Halo Infinite multiplayer is fun, but where's the content?
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Halo Infinite's core multiplayer gameplay is stellar, but where are the playlists and game modes that Halo fans have come to know and love? Where's the content?
New management
Respawn, Ripple Effect head Vince Zampella now leading Battlefield
Vince Zampella, head of Respawn Entertainment and Ripple Effect, is now leading the entire Battlefield franchise at publisher Electronic Arts.
Low price
Upgrade your setup with $80 off LG's 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor
A great gaming monitor with the prime specifications you want to see as a gamer: a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time on an IPS panel. This is a great price, too.
Windows Central Xbox Show
Xbox Chaturdays 49: Xbox Game Pass goes hard and Dark Souls converts
Episode 49 of Xbox Chaturdays goes live Saturday at 12 p.m. ET! Come join the conversation live!
Going hands-on
Video: Windows 11 improved Start menu, 2D emojis, and updated Settings app
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In our latest hands-on video, our senior editor Zac Bowden takes a look at Windows 11 build 22509. He also rounds up the biggest features to roll out to Insiders since the initial release of the new OS.
Adjust Every Aspect
The fully customizable Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro controller is $20 off today
Perfect whether you have an Xbox Series X or you want to play Halo Infinite on the PC. This is an extremely modular controller with high-precision action buttons aand free software for adjusting every itty-bitty setting.
Get one now
Best Buy has an RTX 3070 GPU in stock at a decent price!
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Looking for a good RTX 3070 deal? We just found one at Best Buy. You best hurry before stock sells!
very touching
Microsoft details how Xbox Game Pass cloud users increasingly prefer touch
Today, Microsoft released a blog post on its Azure GameStack website, detailing why developers who are jumping on the Xbox Cloud Gaming bandwagon should seriously consider investing in touch controls.
browser battle
Edge vs. Chrome war continues, now with jokes
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Microsoft Edge has a new set of prompts that attempt to stop people from downloading Google Chrome. It's the latest move in an ongoing saga between Microsoft and Google over browser supremacy.
Talk about savings
Speak up with the Blue Yeti X USB mic on sale for $95 today only
A well-reviewed USB mic with great software and clear audio. This Warcraft edition even includes some custom HD audio samples and a cool design. The price is good for the day only but beats the competition by a lot.
Buyer's guide
Complement your Intel Core i5-12600K with the right RAM for the job
Building new or upgrading to Intel's new 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600K CPU? Be sure you get the right RAM, whether it's DDR4 or DDR5.
To The Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce Now RTX 3080 tier makes its way to Europe
NVIDIA's new god-tier subscription to GeForce Now with the power of an RTX 3080 is finally expanding beyond North America with Europe next up. Access begins from today for those who already signed up.
How much?
Need more NAS capacity? Seagate just launched a humongous 20TB HDD.
Finding it difficult to store everything on your NAS? Do you feel as though 18TB drives just aren't enough? Seagate heard your cries and has just announced a 20TB IronWolf Pro NAS hard drive.
One day sale
Save $180 on this Anker portable projector and watch your shows anywhere
Part of a larger sale on Anker projectors, this one is the least expensive option and still has a ton of great features for its price. Watch your favorite shows anywhere, even on a wall in your bedroom, with the Nebula Mars II.
New Game Pass
All the Xbox Game Pass games coming and leaving soon
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Xbox Game Pass is constantly evolving with new games joining the service all the time. Keep track of everything coming and going from Xbox Game Pass with our comprehensive guide.
easy editing
You can now edit images directly within OneDrive on the web
OneDrive on the web now supports editing images directly within a web browser. Previously, people would have to download a photo to make edits in another application.
going private
Group led by Razer’s top executives offers to take company private
A consortium led by top executives at Razer has filed a proposal to take the company private. The group also includes private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.