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Microsoft didn't cut corners to ditch the fan in Surface Pro with Core i5

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Microsoft needs to get serious about mobile (now) or don't even bother

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A tiny bit of Windows 10 source code has leaked online

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All the backward compatible original Xbox games confirmed for Xbox One

Is this the end ... ?

What if there really are no more new Windows Mobile devices?

FCU FTW

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update's top 5 features

i5 or i7?

Comparing performance and battery in the Surface Laptop Core i5 and Core i7

Don't be an easy target

7 tips to protect your Windows PC against malware

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What do you think of Skype's new Snapchat-esque makeover? (poll)

1080P vs 4K

How important is 4K gaming on the Xbox One X to you?

Surface > Mac

Microsoft's latest device lineup truly (and finally) rivals Apple's

New pen is mightier than the old pen

Own an older Surface? Here's what you should know about the new Surface Pen

Driving back in time

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Creators Update installed on just over 35 percent of Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex says

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By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 5:03 pm EDT

AdDuplex has pushed out its latest monthly report, revealing that the Windows 10 Creators Update is now installed on just over 35 percent of all Windows 10 PCs.

Xbox One games can now be purchased via the Windows Store on PC

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 4:04 pm EDT

The Windows Store has picked up an added little bit of convenience for gamers, allowing any Xbox One game — not just Play Anywhere titles — to be purchased from within its confines.

Think you can build a 4K gaming PC for the price of the $500 Xbox One X? Think again.

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By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 3:00 pm EDT

Microsoft offers some serious power at a relatively low cost with the Xbox One X. Is it possible to build a PC that matches that performance and price? No way, no how. But consoles have their limits.

Microsoft announces new cumulative updates for Windows 10

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 2:18 pm EDT

Microsoft has announced a fresh batch of cumulative updates to all supported release versions of Windows 10.

Twitter for Windows 10 updated with new notification features and settings for live events

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 1:51 pm EDT

Twitter has been slowly branching out to become a platform for live event coverage, and its latest update to its Windows 10 app leans into that with a whole slew of new settings.

IrfanView image viewer hits the Windows Store via Microsoft's Desktop Bridge

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 1:09 pm EDT

IrfanView, an old-school favorite for viewing and converting images, is now available on the Windows Store thanks to a little help from Microsoft's Desktop Bridge.

Microsoft talks security enhancements for businesses in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 12:48 pm EDT

Development behind the Windows 10 Fall Creators update is in full swing, and now Microsoft is highlighting some of the security enhancements that business customers can look forward to when it launches.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and 4 more games come to Xbox backward compatibility

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 12:25 pm EDT

It’s been quite a while since we saw some new games hit the Xbox backward compatible list, but that drought is now over with the addition of another Assassin's Creed game and 4 other titles.

July's free Xbox Games with Gold include Grow Up, Runbow, and more

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 12:05 pm EDT

The lineup of free Xbox Games with Gold for July has been revealed, and there’s a bit of something for everyone.

More alleged photos of Microsoft's canceled 'Lumia 960' leak

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By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 11:47 am EDT

More alleged images of Microsoft’s canceled “Lumia 960” have leaked, giving us another look at the aluminum shell of the intended flagship device.

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By Marc Lagace, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 11:30 am EDT

These brilliant smartphone stands are sturdy enough to support a full-sized tablet, yet fold up to the size of a credit card. It's always there in your wallet when you need and doesn't require being stuck to the back of your phone.

Minecraft nets a sizable update on consoles, 2 new DLC packs

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 11:22 am EDT

Minecraft players on consoles are in for a treat with the game’s latest feature update, which adds everything from a new UI engine to llamas and Illagers.

New ransomware attack appears to be making its way around the globe

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By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 10:57 am EDT

Just a month after the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, it appears another may be underway across Europe and the rest of the globe, impacting banks, utilities, and more.

Paint.NET developer planning to bring app to Windows Store using Microsoft's Desktop Bridge

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Monday, Jun 26, 2017 at 10:52 pm EDT

It feels like a steady drip of newly converted desktop apps have been hitting the Windows Store since the launch of Microsoft's Project Centennial Desktop Bridge, and now another Windows staple may be on the way soon: Paint.NET.

Microsoft joins with Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to fight terrorism online

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By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Monday, Jun 26, 2017 at 3:36 pm EDT

Microsoft is teaming with YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to combat terrorism online as part of a new initiative called the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism.

Samsung's S Pen-equipped Notebook 9 Pro is now available

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Monday, Jun 26, 2017 at 2:57 pm EDT

Samsung’s new Notebook 9 Pro, which comes equipped with the company’s signature S Pen stylus, is now available at Best Buy.

Evernote is dropping support for its Windows Phone app

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Monday, Jun 26, 2017 at 2:36 pm EDT

Evernote for Windows Phone is about to ride off into the sunset, as support for the app will be dropped on June 29.

Microsoft Teams Guest Access delayed beyond June

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Monday, Jun 26, 2017 at 12:13 pm EDT

Though it was originally intended for a June launch, Microsoft has moved the target launch windows for Guest Access in Teams beyond June.

Buy a book on the Windows Store and score $5 in free credit

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By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Monday, Jun 26, 2017 at 11:44 am EDT

If you have yet to give the relatively new Books category a gander in the Windows Store, Microsoft is looking to reel you in with a new deal.

The Amazon Echo is on sale for just $130 today

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By Harish Jonnalagadda, Monday, Jun 26, 2017 at 7:32 am EDT

The Amazon Echo is on sale for $129.99, a discount of $50 from its retail price of $179.99. That's the lowest price we've seen on the full-sized Echo all year.

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