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Building a PC for video editing? Here's what you need to know.
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Video editing is a demanding task for any PC, but we crafted a few builds at different price points that will do the job just fine.
Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
In a new interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called the company's failure in the mobile space his "greatest mistake ever." Gates said the space "was a natural thing for Microsoft to win" and regrets ceding the non-Apple portion of the mobile market to Android.
Big upgrade
Raspberry Pi 4 unveiled with beefier CPU, dual monitors and up to 4GB RAM
The new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is a tiny single-board computer that offers a complete desktop experience at just $35 and can drive two monitors at once in 4K.
Accessorize this
The accessories you need for your Huawei MateBook D
Grabbed yourself a shiny new, Ryzen-powered Huawei MateBook D and want to get the most from it? That's where a bundle of top-notch accessories come in, so we've rounded up some of our favorites to help you make your MateBook D experience even better.
Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
Stock up on storage
Add a 200GB microSD card to your phone, tablet, and more for just $24
Take Charge
Say goodbye to low power mode with POWERADD battery packs from $11 today
All of the things!
Amex ups streaming rewards to an industry-leading 6% cash back
It's an omen
Get your game on with a discounted refurbished HP Omen desktop gaming PC
Let Me Work It
Work out while you work with $100 off the Cubii Pro Under Desk Elliptical
Hello, Tabs!
Windows Terminal preview now available in the Microsoft Store
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The new Windows Terminal experience, first unveiled at Build 2019, has appeared in the Microsoft Store. If you were hoping to get some hands-on time with it, however, you'll have to wait a little while longer.
Android apps? Maybe
Report: Foldable Surface PC with Windows Core OS will run Android apps
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Microsoft's first foldable PC may run Android apps, according to a new report.
Sponsored Post
Upsie is transforming the way you purchase product warranties
Everyone has experienced that uncomfortable moment at checkout. You know the one: you're checking out and the sales representative asks if you would like to purchase a warranty for the already expensive new device you're purchasing. Do you buy something that you know nothing about? If you don't buy it, will you break your new device and wish you had bought it? What does it even protect?
This week in esports
Blizzard's esports director quits for other industry opportunities
Kim Phan, Blizzard's esports director, resigned this week.
Music
Sea of Thieves 'Shroudbroken' track now available on music services
Sea of Thieves is an exploration-based pirate game which relies on emergent experiences. While the title launched as a somewhat barebones game, it's now become so much more due to time-limited events. However, that's not where Sea of Thieves' story ends. On April 30, the game got its long-awaited "Anniversary Update" which added cooking, fishing, harpooning, single-player quests, and...
Deal alert
Cyberpunk 2077 discounted to $50 on Amazon
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Cyberpunk 2077 is probably one of the most anticipated games coming next year from The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED. At Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference, the team debuted a new trailer along with the April 16, 2020 release date. The game takes place in a massive open world where you can venture beyond the city walls. Usually, the game retails for $60, but it has been discounted...
Share your office space
Upgrade Office 365 Personal to Home to use it on more devices
Did you start with Office 365 Personal but now need Office on multiple computers, tablets, and phones? No problem. Upgrading from Personal to Home won't take long.
SOCCER SIMULATOR
PES 2020 goes up for preorder
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PES is a soccer franchise that rivals FIFA, and many gamers believe that it's more authentic. While this debate rages on, PES 2020 is right around the corner. According to Konami, this time around you "take command of the ball like never before with new dynamic dribbling skills, new first touch techniques, and finely-tuned ball physics, all developed in close consultation with renowned...
Quick Tip
How to create your own Xbox Live gamerpic
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You can now create and use a custom 'gamerpic' on Xbox Live for the first time. Here's how to set one up on Xbox One and on Windows 10.
Explore The World
Elden Ring creator reveals open-world details, combat mechanics, and more
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Elden Ring is an upcoming Dark Souls-like game from Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin and Japanese developer FromSoftware. Unlike the open-dungeon structure of FromSoftware's previous games, Elden Ring features vast environments stretched across great distances. You'll have to travel on horseback to reach them.
My baby shot me down
Empire of Sin: Everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about Empire of Sin, a game releasing to the Nintendo Switch in Sping 2020!
Red team for life
These are all the best AMD Ryzen-powered laptops
Looking for a new laptop but you'd prefer to have something powered by AMD Ryzen rather than Intel? The choice isn't as wide, but fortunately there are some excellent notebooks out there to choose from. Whether you're looking for something for home, work, your kids, or to shred it up with some top tier gaming, there's something with AMD inside for you.
Support Continues
Huawei says MateBook PCs will continue to be 'upgraded and supported'
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If you already own or are planning to buy one of Huawei's MateBook PCs, you'll continue to receive support and updates despite the current trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The company clarified that its PCs will continue to receive security patches, updates, and Microsoft Support.
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Join us for the latest Windows Central Video Podcast
We're live with the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET, make sure you're there!
Buyer's guide
These are the best mid-tower cases for your next PC build
Sometimes you don't want to have a giant PC case that has very little installed in it taking up too much space in a room. This is where mid-tower cases come into play. Here are our best picks!
Lightning speed
Expand your Xbox storage with one of these spectacular SSDs
Chances are you're going to run out of space on your Xbox One. These five leading SSDs pull the best out of your Xbox One.
All the changes so far
All the features and changes found in Windows 10 build 18922 (and earlier)
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In this guide, we'll dive deep into the most interesting new features and changes available as part of the Windows 10 20H1 update coming in spring 2020.
Pre-built power
Get some power with one of these MSI desktops
MSI has a wide range of quality gaming desktop computers, but which one is better then all the rest? What are some alternative choices? Here's what we think.
19H2 when?
Windows 10 19H2 falls behind schedule as Microsoft fails to begin OS tests
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Microsoft's second Windows 10 feature update for 2019 is nowhere to be seen as Microsoft falls behind schedule for testing.
Worldwide web
Google Earth will support all Chromium browsers, including Microsoft Edge
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Google Earth will work on all Chromium- based browsers going forward, including the upcoming version of Microsoft Edge.