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How-To
Windows 10 Help
Get it working
Windows 10 not detecting your second monitor? Try these fixes.
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For parents or guardians
You can control app and games limits across all devices — here's how
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Installing Windows 10
Two ways to create a Windows 10 USB bootable media with UEFI support
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Can you hear me now?
How to set up your headset in Windows 10
BE SAFE OUT THERE
Learn the basics of Hangouts Meet to make working from home so much better
Xbox Help
All Disney All The Time
Yes, Disney+ is available on the Xbox One family of consoles
Your friends will love you
Play Minecraft with your friends by setting up and managing a Realm
Staaaarrrrsss
Here's how you can sign up for the Resident Evil Resistance beta
Free webcam for your stream
Use your smartphone as a great webcam for your streams
What is that pop-up for exactly?
What the hell are Xbox Game Pass quests anyway?
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Custom PC Help
DIY NAS
Everything you need to build your own NAS setup (and what it will cost)
Master the basics
Stuck at home? It's a perfect time to build a PC! Here's how to get started
Team Red
These are the best AMD CPUs you can buy right now for your PC
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You can replace the AIO cooler inside the NZXT H1 ... so to speak
Thank you NZXT
Like the NZXT H1, the GPU you fit inside will need to be small
Latest Help and How-To Guides
MOAR SCREENS
How to master a multi-monitor setup on Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you the best tips to configure a multi-monitor setup on Windows 10, whether you're using a laptop, desktop, or a powerful workstation.
Parental control
Setting up a kid-friendly Windows 10 PC with a child account
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to properly set up and manage a child account on Windows 10 for a safer experience.
All Disney All The Time
Yes, Disney+ is available on the Xbox One family of consoles
Yes, you can get Disney+ on your Xbox One console to stream your favorite Star Wars and Marvel films on your TV.
On the big screen
How to easily hook up your XPS 13 to your TV
You want to hook up your XPS 13 to your TV, but how do you go about doing that? You can't just plug in an HDMI cable after all, so here's how to do it.
Get it working
Windows 10 not detecting your second monitor? Try these fixes.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to detect a second monitor on your computer when Windows 10 doesn't find it automatically.
For parents or guardians
You can control app and games limits across all devices — here's how
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to improve safety and promote a healthy lifestyle for your children by setting screen limits for apps and games across Windows 10, Xbox One, and Android devices using the family settings on your Microsoft account.
Your friends will love you
Play Minecraft with your friends by setting up and managing a Realm
Multiplayer in Minecraft Bedrock Edition is centered around Realms, rentable servers where you and your friends can hang out. Here’s how to set up and manage your own Realm.
Half-Life: Alyx
What's the best VR headset for playing Half-Life: Alyx?
The newest Half-Life game is finally out for VR, but what's the best way for you to experience this long-awaited entry? While there are plenty of headsets on the market, we've selected one that works great and won't hurt your bank account..
Installing Windows 10
Two ways to create a Windows 10 USB bootable media with UEFI support
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to create a USB bootable media to upgrade or perform a clean installation of Windows 10 on devices using UEFI.
Staaaarrrrsss
Here's how you can sign up for the Resident Evil Resistance beta
While Resident Evil 3's main focus is the remake of the original story, it also includes a new asymmetrical multiplayer game, Resident Evil Resistance. Here's how you can sign up and get ready for the Resident Evil Resistance beta on Xbox One and PC.
Can you hear me now?
How to set up your headset in Windows 10
How to set up, switch to and troubleshoot your new headset in Windows 10.
Free webcam for your stream
Use your smartphone as a great webcam for your streams
Need a webcam for your streams? Did you consider using the smartphone in your pocket? Here's how to get a great look without forking out for a dedicated webcam.
What is that pop-up for exactly?
What the hell are Xbox Game Pass quests anyway?
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Every now and then while playing games, you may notice an Xbox Game Pass "Quest" pop-up, if you're a subscriber. What the hell is it anyway? Let's take a look.
The Dos and Don'ts
How Team Windows Central works effectively from home (and you can too!)
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With the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic growing around the globe, more and more people are working from home. Here are some tips and tricks from the Windows Central staff on how we stay productive while working from home, and how you can too.
Keep it clean
Can coronavirus live on your Xbox or PS4 controller?
With COVID-19 striking the globe, can coronavirus live on your Xbox One or PS4 controller? We’ve got the latest answers, and how to keep your gamepad clean and sanitary.
COVID-19 sucks
These PC games are on sale, making them a steal if you're stuck at home
Staying at home doesn't have to be boring. We've rounded up some amazing PC games that are on sale right now, making this a great opportunity to build up your game catalog and enjoy some downtime.
BE SAFE OUT THERE
Learn the basics of Hangouts Meet to make working from home so much better
Google's Hangouts Meet is a useful tool that will get you in contact with colleagues, family, and friends. As more and more people move to self-isolation and take up the reins of working from home, nailing Meet basics is more important than ever. This guide has what you need to get started.
DIY NAS
Everything you need to build your own NAS setup (and what it will cost)
Running out of storage on your PC or laptop is the worst. Building your own Network Attached Storage (NAS) can help make sure you never have to experience misery.
Casting screen
Turning your PC into a wireless display on Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to turn a computer into a wireless display using the screen mirroring feature available on Windows 10.
Knuckle sandwich
Do you need Valve Index Knuckles controllers for Half Life: Alyx?
The Valve Index is an amazing VR headset, and Valve's Knuckles controllers are probably the best part of the whole package. But is it really necessary to have the Valve Index Knuckles controllers in order to play Half-Life: Alyx?