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11 things you should do first with the Lumia 950 or 950 XL

By Mark Guim, Monday, Nov 30, 2015 at 6:47 pm EST

So you just got your brand new Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL. We'll show you first 11 things you should do when setting it up, so you can have the best experience right away.

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11 keyboard tips that will help you type faster on Windows 10 Mobile

By Mark Guim, Monday, Nov 30, 2015 at 12:35 pm EST

The keyboard could be the most frequently used tool on our phones. We use it to write emails, notes, send messages, tweet, search the web, and more. Whether you're already a pro at typing or just getting familiar with your new Windows 10 Mobile device like the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, there are definitely some tips and tricks that will help you type faster. We'll show you 11 ways that might help.

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How to redeem your free Display Dock with the Lumia 950 XL

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Wednesday, Nov 25, 2015 at 5:19 pm EST

If you're an early adopter of the Lumia 950 XL, one of the big perks of picking up the smartphone is Microsoft's offer of a free Display Dock. Here's how to redeem that offer using the Lumia Offers app.

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23 must-have apps for the Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, & Windows 10 Mobile

By Daniel Rubino, Wednesday, Nov 25, 2015 at 1:50 pm EST

Tis the season for new Lumias as the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are finally getting into people's hands. Some are previous Windows Phone users while others are new to the fold. Still, there are a few who are just not familiar with Windows 10 Mobile and some of those new universal apps (Universal Windows Platform or UWP).

To get you started, I'm sharing with you some of my top apps for Windows 10 Mobile that are worth checking out. These are just main apps that I use every day, but I have omitted for now apps for photography and games as we'll feature those in another article. To be fair, not all of these apps are "true" Windows 10 Mobile apps as some are using some legacy coding from Windows Phone 8.1, but they work just fine due to backward support.

Think I missed something? There's a real good chance I did so let us know in comments what you would recommend people try out!

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Here are some of the issues and bugs users are experiencing with the Windows 10 November update

By Mauro Huculak, Tuesday, Nov 24, 2015 at 2:53 pm EST

As Microsoft continues with the roll out of the Windows 10 November update, we dive into some of the current issues and bugs. We also go through some of the possible solutions to help successfully move to the new version of the operating system.

How to keep your Windows 10 colored title bars even when using the default dark theme

By Mauro Huculak, Friday, Nov 20, 2015 at 2:24 pm EST

While colored title bars are limited only when showing accent colors throughout the operating system, in this new Windows 10 guide, we'll show you a trick to enable title bars with color when you're using the default dark theme too.

Round-up: The New Xbox One Experience, tips, tricks, useful links and more

By Jez Corden, Friday, Nov 20, 2015 at 12:11 am EST

We're rounding up all of the tips, tricks and guides we've created so far on the New Xbox One Experience, now available publically for Xbox One. Click here for some quick tips, as well as links to our guides and official Microsoft support.

Prep for Lumia 950 & Lumia 950 XL: USB Type C – What is it and what to buy

By Mark Guim, Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 3:51 pm EST

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL both feature a USB-C connector supporting the USB 3.1 standard for faster charging and data transfer. It replaces the micro-USB port we've grown accustomed to. This means buying new cables if you lose one or need an extra charger at another place. We'll help explain more about USB Type C and what cables to get in case you need an extra one.

10 features everyone should try after installing the Windows 10 November update

By Mauro Huculak, Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 3:44 pm EST

You probably already have installed the Windows 10 November update on your computer, but if you still don't know which are some of the new features we'll help you out. In this article we go through ten of the most interesting features you must try in the new version of Windows 10 and how to configure them.

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Prep for Lumia 950 & 950 XL: Wireless charging & what charger to get

By Mark Guim, Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015 at 5:05 pm EST

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL both support wireless charging, so you can just place them on top of supported wireless chargers instead of getting tangled with cables. It can get complicated on what type of wireless charging technology is being used or what chargers to get, but we'll try to explain here.

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Prep for Lumia 950 & 950 XL: Getting the best microSD card

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By Mark Guim, Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015 at 12:20 pm EST

The Lumia 950 and 950 XL both come with 32GB of internal storage, but they also have microSD slots for even more storage. Both phones support micro SDXC 3.01 standard-compliant cards. Ready to hear something crazy? The maximum capacity that exists for the card technology is 200GB and you can get one right now from SanDisk.

How to set game achievements as background images for the New Xbox One Experience (NXOE)

By Mauro Huculak, Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015 at 11:54 am EST

The Xbox One Experience is a brand new operating system for the console, which means that features and options may not be in the same place as before. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to set best achievements as background for your new Xbox One dashboard.

What's the difference between upgrading Windows 10 using Windows Update or ISO file

By Mauro Huculak, Monday, Nov 16, 2015 at 12:10 pm EST

Don't stress yourself if you haven't received the Windows 10 November update. You can easily use the ISO file to do the upgrade as it's virtually the same as using Windows Update.

How to stop receiving Windows 10 Insider Preview builds for PCs and tablets

By Mauro Huculak, Friday, Nov 13, 2015 at 3:08 pm EST

Yesterday, Microsoft released its first major update for Windows 10. If you're an Insider, and you want to enjoy the operating system for a change, you may want to stop getting builds for a while. Today in this new guide we'll show you how you can pause or stop getting Insider Preview builds permanently.

Your Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 battery drivers are likely out of date - Does it matter?

By Daniel Rubino, Friday, Nov 6, 2015 at 5:09 pm EST

It looks like the new Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 ship with battery drivers from 2006. Does it matter and how can you update to the newer 2013 ones? We'll show you how.

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10 Tips to optimize OneDrive for Microsoft's 2016 storage reductions

By Mauro Huculak, Friday, Nov 6, 2015 at 12:27 pm EST

Did you hear? Of course you did. Microsoft is changing strategies with OneDrive. Today we look at some things you can do to make the most out of your cloud storage.

How to enable smooth scrolling in Google Chrome for your Surface and Surface Book

By Daniel Rubino, Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015 at 1:49 pm EDT

Use this simple trick to enable smooth scrolling in Google Chrome and get your sanity back.

Screen flickering on Surface Book or Surface Pro 4? Hyper-V may be the culprit

By Daniel Rubino, Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 1:23 pm EDT

A bug causing screen flickering on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 may be related to enabling Hyper-V and the new Intel HD graphics driver.

Where to buy the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller

By Jonathan Dollison, Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 6:02 pm EDT

Microsoft's Xbox Elite Wireless controller hits shelves tomorrow for all the willing gamers looking to get their hands on this new gem. So here's a quick over of the new controller as well as link on where to buy this new beast.

Where to buy a Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book in the United States, Canada, and the UK

By Mauro Huculak, Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 8:25 am EDT

Microsoft has already introduced the new Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, and now it's time for you to pick one up! In this article we'll be listing some of the places where you can purchase one these devices if you happen to live in the United States, Canada, and the UK.

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