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'Petya' ransomware: Everything you need to know

PC vs Console

Can you build a 4K gaming PC for the price of Microsoft's new Xbox One X?

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Microsoft's branding of accessories as Surface can be confusing

Before you go

5 features we hope Microsoft adds to Windows 10 Mobile

WannaCry Again?

New Windows ransomware attack making its way around the globe

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Microsoft teams with other tech giants to combat terrorism online

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Windows Central Podcast 54: Apps in the Store

extreme testing

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

Get real or get out

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

Help us help you

Got questions about your new Surface? The Windows Central forums can help.

Can you pass me the.. source?

A tiny bit of Windows 10 source code has leaked online

Deals galore

Buy, sell or trade tech gear in the Windows Central Marketplace!

OG Xbox!

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

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Tips

How to sell your old Surface, laptop, or desktop without giving away your personal information

By Mauro Huculak, Sunday, Oct 25, 2015 at 10:43 am EDT

Windows 10 opens the doors for a new wave of devices and PCs. If you feel it's time to upgrade, in this guide we will help you sell your old Surface, laptop, or desktop.

How to reset Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 when things are broken

By Mauro Huculak, Friday, Oct 16, 2015 at 2:46 pm EDT

In this new guide, we'll go through one of the ways you can reset Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 if you're having issues with the browser and none of the other troubleshooting steps worked.

How to reduce the Windows 10 footprint on your computer

By Mauro Huculak, Thursday, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:50 pm EDT

In this new Windows 10 guide, we go through the steps to further reduce the operating system footprint on your computer – and this method doesn’t include the use of Disk Cleanup!

How to manage Windows 10 devices from your Microsoft account

By Mauro Huculak, Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015 at 1:51 pm EDT

In this new Windows 10 guide, we go through the steps you can follow to remove devices you no longer use from your Microsoft account. We also show you how to avoid reaching the app and game install limit, and how to delete synced device backups.

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How to sell your old Windows Phone

By Mauro Huculak, Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015 at 6:04 pm EDT

Microsoft’s expected to launch a few new Lumia phones very soon. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to sell your old Windows Phone and get some money back after you upgrade.

Four things you might have forgotten to do after installing Windows 10

By Mauro Huculak, Saturday, Sep 26, 2015 at 11:18 am EDT

In this new Windows 10 help guide we go through a few things you may want to configure after moving to the new operating system. These tips will help you to save space, make your PC more personal, and keeping your files backed up at all times.

How to start using eight of the new features in Microsoft Office 2016

By Mauro Huculak, Thursday, Sep 24, 2015 at 2:11 pm EDT

On September 22, Microsoft finally released Office 2016. Today in a new guide we'll learn how to start using some of the new features including, new sharing files with other people and collaborating in real-time, how to import web tables to the new version of Excel, and much more!

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What is that square icon on the Windows 10 sign-in screen?

By Mark Guim, Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015 at 11:25 am EDT

When logging in to your Windows 10 device, you might have noticed a square icon in the on-screen keypad or keyboard. What does it do and what is it for? The answer might surprise you.

How and why to use Bluetooth on your Windows 10 computer

By Mauro Huculak, Monday, Sep 21, 2015 at 5:18 pm EDT

In this new beginner's guide, we go through the benefits of Bluetooth and how to connect a Bluetooth peripheral to Windows 10.

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How to use the Windows RT 8.1 Start menu

By Mauro Huculak, Wednesday, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:52 pm EDT

Microsoft has just rolled out the last major update for Windows RT 8.1 bringing a new Start menu to the retired platform, and here are some details on getting to know and setting up the new menu.

Windows Hello – What's the difference between an iris scanner and 3D facial recognition?

By Daniel Rubino, Monday, Sep 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm EDT

When it comes to Microsoft's biometric system for Windows 10 - dubbed Windows Hello - there is some confusion why it may be too big for a laptop but just fine for a phone. We explain the difference between iris and facial pattern analysis and their pros and cons for mobile devices.

How to prevent Windows 10 upgrade files from downloading automatically on your PC

By Mauro Huculak, Friday, Sep 11, 2015 at 5:39 pm EDT

In this new guide we go through the steps you can stop the Windows 10 upgrade files from downloading without your approval in your Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 computer -- that's of course, if you're not planning to upgrade anytime soon.

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How to overcome the placeholder limitation of OneDrive in Windows 10

By Mauro Huculak, Friday, Sep 4, 2015 at 5:08 pm EDT

In this new how-to guide we look at one way to get the placeholder experience back to OneDrive in Windows 10.

How to use Task Manager to optimize your Windows 10 experience

By Jez Corden, Friday, Sep 4, 2015 at 12:59 pm EDT

Join us for a look at how you can use Task Manager to optimize your Windows 10 experience!

3 Tips to help you get the most out of OneDrive in Windows 10

By Mauro Huculak, Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015 at 2:03 pm EDT

In this new guide, we go through a number of OneDrive tips, such as remote accessing files from your PC, how to use a different OneDrive account to store files in the cloud, and more to help you get the most out of the cloud storage service in Windows 10.

How to downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 7

By Mauro Huculak, Friday, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:51 am EDT

In this new how-to guide will define three different ways you can downgrade Windows 10 to Windows 7 if things aren't working out for you.

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How to downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1

By Mauro Huculak, Thursday, Aug 20, 2015 at 1:48 pm EDT

While Microsoft aims Windows 10 to be its best operating system yet, many people may considering to downgrade to Windows 8.1. This may be because the new operating system is not working as they were expected. If that is you, in this new how-to guide we go through three different ways you can go back to Windows 8.1!

6 multitasking tips to be more productive on Windows 10

By Mark Guim, Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 5:27 pm EDT

It can be overwhelming when you're working with a lot of apps and files, but Windows 10 can help. We'll show you five multitasking tips to help you become more productive on Windows 10.

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