Unattended install from A-Z
How to install Windows 10 hands-free
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to create an answer file to perform an installation of Windows 10 hands-free.
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Standing up to student life
Need a laptop that can take a beating during the school year? Look here.
You don't have to buy a briefcase with a keyboard to get a laptop that can handle a student's schedule. These laptops are rugged enough to take some abuse but not so clunky that they'd be awkward at school or college.
Unbeatable combos
Best Samsung Galaxy Book S Accessories in 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Book S is an incredible little ARM-powered machine, but what are some accessories that will make your experience with it even better? Here's a list of our favorites.
Build video
Hands-on with Windows 10 build 20161 showcasing the new Start menu
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Yesterday, Microsoft released a new build of Windows 10 that includes an updated Start menu design with translucent Live Tiles, improvements to Notifications, and behavior changes to things like Tablet Mode and the Taskbar. It's been a while since Microsoft released a build with any surface-level changes, but now it's finally happened, we're back showcasing all the changes on video.
Finally... something new!
Windows 10 Start menu UI improvements are top billing for today's build
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Microsoft has released a brand new "active development" build of Windows 10 in the Insider Dev Channel today, and with it comes a handful of notable new features and changes to the Windows Shell, including the Start menu and Notifications UI. This is the first set of notable new features Windows 10 has received this year, and hopefully it's a sign of more things to come.
it's here 🙌
Amazon Prime Video for Windows 10 is now live and working
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Last week, we reported that Amazon Prive Video was coming to the Microsoft Store. While the app could be downloaded, it did not yet work for customers. Today's app update, however, fixes that, and you can now stream (or download) all your Amazon Prive Video content to your Windows 10 PCs.
unblocked
Surface Pro 7, Laptop 3 no longer blocked from latest Windows 10 Update
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Microsoft lifted a block that prevented certain devices from receiving the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. The block was in place because some affected devices ran into unexpected shutdowns, restarts, and other errors. Microsoft has since resolved the issue that justified the block.
Hook it up!
10 must-have apps for any new PC
You just purchased a new PC and set it up, and now you're looking for some great apps. Look no further. These are the best apps for your new Windows 10 PC.
Reusing docs
Need a custom Word template? Here's how to make one in Office.
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to create a template to speed up the creation process of documents with a specific type of content and structure using Microsoft Word.
Reanimate the deadzones
These Wi-Fi extenders boost your wireless range
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Sometimes no matter where you put your router, the signal won’t be good enough in certain areas of your home. Thankfully, range extenders can help.
Switch-a-roo
Microsoft begins switching to its new Windows Insider channel names
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Microsoft announced a major shift in the way it names its various Insider branches last week, and now they're starting to roll out. Windows Insiders will now be enrolled in the Dev, Beta, or Release Preview channels instead of Fast, Slow, and Release Preview rings.
A rough week in Redmond
Windows Central Podcast 184: Dell XPS, Mixer, Microsoft Store, and WWDC
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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Zac and Daniel are joined in the first segment of this week's episode by Adam Levenson of Waves Audio to discuss the speaker technology found in Dell's new XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops.
The ultimate guide
The ultimate guide to a clean installation of Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps that you need to follow to prepare and perform a successful clean install of Windows 10, whether you're upgrading from an older release or making the leap from Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.
20H2 changelog
Windows 10 version 20H2: All the changes so far
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Microsoft is hard at work on the next version of Windows 10, known as version 20H2 and launching later this year with new changes and enhancements. While this next version is in development, we're going to congregate all of the changes and new features added to Windows 10 version 20H2 through the Windows Insider Program here into one convenient list.
Checker
Need to know the .NET version on Windows 10? Here's how in three ways.
In this guide, we'll show you the easy steps to determine the version of .NET available on your installation of Windows 10.
Kill that blue screen of death
Windows 10 just BSoD? Here's how to troubleshoot and fix the problem.
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In this guide, we'll show you several ways to troubleshoot and fix Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on a computer running the latest version of Windows 10.
is it just me?
Is quality control in Windows 10 getting even worse?
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While Windows 10 has always had its share of bugs, conflicts, and issues, things seem to have worsened with the May 2020 Update. Even Microsoft's own Surface hardware is not immune. Or is it just me?
Secure it
Password Monitor rolling out to Microsoft Edge Canary and Dev
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Microsoft Edge can now monitor your passwords to see if they appear in a database of breached credentials. The browsers' Password Monitor feature is rolling out to the Canary and Dev channels gradually.
files make you smile
Files UWP - Preview is gorgeous file explorer on Windows 10
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Windows 10's built-in File Explorer doesn't look very modern. Files UWP - Preview brings a modern file explorer experience that's touch and mouse-friendly, and it looks stunning.
Ruh Roh
Surface Pro X failing to install the June 15 update? You're not alone.
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If you're using a Surface Pro X and Windows Update is stuck in a bit of a loop right now, you're not alone. An updated dated June 15 shows up in Windows Update, but fails to apply when restarted, leaving Windows Update to tell you to install it again.