Recorded August 2nd 2019
Windows Central Podcast 144: Hey. You up?
This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft and Samsung partnership, Intel 10th gen is here, Mixer, and more.
Windows
App-licable savings
These are all the best Windows 10 apps on sale this week
You can save big on some highly-rated apps in the Microsoft Store this week.
Fitting in
See how the Legion Y545 fits into Lenovo's gaming laptop lineup
The Legion Y545 is built into a bulkier chassis compared to the other 500- and 700-series laptops, but it can also generally be found at a cheaper starting price. Is it worth the money?
Cutting to the core
What the heck is Windows Core OS? Here's a not-so-brief explainer.
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Keep up with everything Windows Core OS with our handy guide that explains everything you need to know.
The more you know
A beginner's guide to Mixer
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Hearing a lot about Mixer and curious to learn more? Here's five quick pointers on what it is and how you can enjoy it.
OneDrive 101
How to pump the brakes on OneDrive file syncing
Didn't need that file to upload just yet? Or stuck in a low-bandwidth situation and don't need OneDrive going ham on the uploads? In this guide we'll show you the steps to quickly pause and resume OneDrive file syncing on your device running Windows 10.
Living the physical life
How to watch Blu-ray discs on Windows 10
Want to watch Blu-ray discs on your Windows 10 PC? It's easy when you know how.
Surface to Razer
I ditched my Surface Book 2 for a Razer Blade 15 — but will I go back?
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During the European heatwaves this summer, I came to a realization: the throttling on the Surface Book 2 was making me less productive. In a country that hasn't discovered air conditioning yet, I needed something with better thermals. I went back to team Razer, once again. Here are some early impressions.
Petty things
5 subtle design annoyances in Windows 10 that we just can't unsee
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Windows 10 is full of small UI annoyances. They're just lurking there, and you might not ever notice it. But once you do, you'll always see them. From inconsistent animations to old designs lurking in a modern OS, these oversights just drive me nuts. But they can be fixed!
Data conversion made easy
ORICO NVMe M.2 Hard Drive Enclosure review: Big value in a small package
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ORICO's NVMe M.2 Hard Drive Enclosure is an awesome tool that allows you to transfer data to and from an NVMe M.2 SSD quickly and efficiently, though there are a few drawbacks. Here's our full review.
Invasive plants come to The Ark
Mutant Year Zero's Seed of Evil expansion is all kinds of good fun
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2018's hit strategy game Mutant Year Zero is back with a new expansion. Is it worth your time? We think it is without a doubt. Here's our full review.
No 19H1 for you
The original HoloLens will no longer receive major OS updates
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The original HoloLens headset will no longer receive major Windows 10 OS releases, now being supported by Long-Term Servicing instead.
Recorded July 26 2019
Windows Central Podcast 143: Microsoft leaks Windows Lite
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft leaks Windows Lite bits, a new Xbox Dashboard is coming soon, and much more
No peeping today!
Best Privacy Screen Filters for Laptops in 2019
Privacy screen filters are one of the best ways that you can stop people on your left and right from spying on what you're working on with your laptop. Here are our favorites.
The fix is in
Windows 10 May 2019 update picks up more fixes with new cumulative update
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Microsoft this week shipped out another new batch of cumulative updates for the May 2019 Update. Like other cumulative updates, this one doesn't include any new features. However, there are plenty of bug fixes to check out.
More bang for your buck
Cooler Master's MH751 headset delivers high-end performance at a low price
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Is Cooler Master's MH751 gaming headset worth picking up? Absolutely. Here's our full review.
Get it while it's hot!
Windows 10 20H1 build 18945 hits Fast ring with new Cortana experience
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We're at the end of another week, and Windows Insiders enrolled in the Fast ring have a new build to check out. Today's release pushes the build number up to 18945 with a new Cortana experience and more.
Privacy protection
Sharing Office documents? Use these steps to remove personal info first.
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In this guide, we show you the steps to remove personal information, as well as hidden data, from World, Excel, and PowerPoint documents whether you're using Office 365, Office 2019, 2016, or an older version.
Standing up to students
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.
Type with your tablet!
Best Tablet Keyboards in 2019
Tablets are amazing devices, but one of their disadvantages is that they don't have keyboards and thus, you can't type very efficiently on them. Fear not, though, because there are plenty of tablet keyboards on the market that will allow you to type on your tablet as if it were a laptop. Here are our favorites.