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- July 31
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- HP UK has yet another discount going on for the Elite x3
- Russia bans VPNs and other anonymous web browsing tools in censorship crackdown
- Final Fantasy XV's July update arrives with Magitek Armor, new quests and more
- Lenovo Miix 320 review: Portable sidekicks don't come much cheaper than $200
- New Surface Laptop ads aim to show off its beauty and power
- Microsoft working on Windows Dev Center app for Android
- Hey Windows phone fans — ignore the haters, use what you love
- Minecraft's 'Better Together' Xbox and Windows beta is rolling out, this is what you need to know
- T-Mobile retiring its app for Window phones on August 25
- Learn the ins and outs of Excel for $39
- AMD's enthusiast RX Vega graphics cards arrive August 14 starting at $399
- 5 awesome desk accessories to rejuvenate your workspace
- Mega's beta cloud storage app for Windows 10 now open to everyone
- Is Windows 10 on ARM really the savior Windows phone fans are hoping for?
- Light Media Player could be your new Windows 10 music app of choice
- 5 helpful steps to get started building maps in Halo 5's Forge
- Is the Tidal music service worth it for Windows 10 users? Let's examine the pros and cons
- AMD unveils the new enthusiast Threadripper CPUs, starting from just $549
- Alcatel Idol 4 Pro now out of stock in the UK before it even launches
- Microsoft's Word Flow keyboard for iOS is no more
- July 30
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- Xbox Insider Program Changelog (Updated: September 28, 2017 – Beta Ring)
- For Honor joins Rainbow Six Siege in Ubisoft's move to add improved servers, more heroes on the way
- Will Destiny 2 support 4K on Xbox One X? Bungie isn't saying, yet
- A closer look at Microsoft's upcoming Whiteboard app for Windows 10 (video)
- The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has (maybe) been outed for Xbox One
- July 29
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- Zune-era music visualizer set to return to Groove Music for Windows 10?
- LinkedIn's new app for Windows 10 can be 'side loaded' for Mobile
- Smart-bulb maker LIFX drops support for Windows 10 but hints at a web app version for the future
- What 343i needs to fix in Halo 6: Art, game features, user interface, and business model
- Get the tools you need to become a Hollywood screenwriter!
- Are you interested in Alcatel's new Idol 4 Pro Windows phone?
- July 28
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- F1 2017 is 'born to be wild' in its latest trailer
- New Battlefield game confirmed for release in 2018 [updated]
- Windows 10 two years on: Defining a service
- Surface Pro impressions from a recovering Mac addict
- MyTube fixes loading issue, adds picture-in-picture and many more new features
- Microsoft's Paint fiasco reveals its struggle to modernize Windows in the internet age
- LinkedIn for Windows 10 now available in the Windows Store for some
- Harman Kardon's Invoke Cortana speaker poses for the camera at the FCC
- Which Xbox One games are you most looking forward to?
- Movies, music, and books we're into this week
- Elite Pro Tournament PC headset review: The best of Turtle Beach on Windows
- PC gaming's better than consoles, but there's room for both in the home
- Microsoft begins soft rollout of 'intelligent' image searching in Photos app
- July 27
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- Destiny 2's PC beta starts on August 28, spec requirements revealed
- Student team behind innovative glucose monitor wins Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2017
- MGL 38 - Join us LIVE for some Fortnite shenanigans and you could win a copy!
- Venom Docking Station makes charging multiple Xbox One controllers a breeze
- Microsoft releases official Windows 10 S ISOs to MSDN subscribers
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered standalone now available for Xbox One
- The Windows 10 Creators Update rollout is now available for all supported devices
- Tomb Raider: Underworld comes to Xbox One backward compatibility
- Bethesda details Wolfenstein II: The Freedom Chronicles DLC, season pass
- Should Microsoft release only one major Windows 10 software update per year instead of two?
- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos briefly dethrones Bill Gates as world's richest person [Updated]
- Dead Rising 3, DiRT Rally, Limbo and more hit Xbox Game Pass next month
- Share your experience with the Lumia 950
- Polarr Pro could be your new favorite Windows 10 photo editing app
- Intel Y-Series vs. U-Series Ultrabook CPUs: What's the difference?
- Dodocool's $12 'Hi Res Audio' in-ear headphones work surprisingly well
- Microsoft bought MS-DOS on July 27, 1981
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds already running on 100-man servers on Xbox One X
- July 26
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- Diablo III will be free to play this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members
- Microsoft launches Windows bug bounty program with payouts of up to $250,000
- Path of Exile kicks off closed beta on Xbox One
- Windows 10 Insider build 16251 lets you link an Android phone to your PC
- List of file formats that Microsoft's Groove Music app supports
- Microsoft opens up video trailers and more Windows Store features to all developers
- Microsoft India launches Kaizala, a mobile group and work communication app
- Windows 10 build 16251 for PC and 15235 for Mobile now rolling out to Insiders
- A media-focused HoloLens could help Microsoft bring AR to consumers
- Decryption tool now available for some strains of the Petya ransomware
- Halo Wars 2 PvP beginner's guide
- Need for Speed Payback takes you from scrap to supercar in new customization trailer
- Why Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are no good for gaming
- In Adventures of Flig for Windows 10, you get three games to conquer and one girl to save
- Learn everything you need to know to become a Graphic Designer!
- Groove Music adds dedicated music video area on artist pages
- Latest Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus trailer is full of tension and milkshakes
- When should you buy a Core i5 Surface Pro instead of a Core m3?
- Windows Store gets a small UI refresh with new sub menu for settings
- July 25
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- Microsoft to let Insiders 'skip ahead' to the next Windows 10 update preview
- Razer brings the noise with its new Tiamat V2 gaming headsets
- What it's like to edit video on the Surface Laptop
- Adobe plans to finally kill Flash by 2020 as Microsoft details gradual phase-out
- Red Faction: Armageddon and 2 more games come to Xbox backward compatibility
- GPD Pocket review: An outstanding, but niche, PC for your pocket
- Xbox's Summer Spotlight event kicks off with focus on new digital games
- Vintage week comes to Forza Garage, Chevrolet and Volkswagen headlining
- August's free Xbox Games with Gold include Bayonetta, Slime Rancher, more
- Killing Floor 2 is coming to Xbox One in August with timed exclusive content
- HP Elite x3 gets a price cut in the UK
- HP's redesigned Pavilion all-in-ones make for a stylish pair
- When is the right time for a Surface phone?
- Microsoft UK delays launch of the Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro another two weeks
- Hop into your tractor for this week's Deals with Gold
- Fable Fortune revives a legendary legacy on Xbox One and Windows 10
- Microsoft is bringing MS Paint to the Windows Store for free
- July 24
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- Windows Central Podcast 58: Fall vs. Autumn
- Destiny 2's separation of PvE and PvP balancing is a good thing
- Microsoft opens registrations for September's Edge Web Summit
- Intel quad-core processors could finally be coming to Ultrabooks later this year
- Check out what's new in the latest Surface Pro 4 firmware updates
- The Sims 4 releasing for Xbox One this November
- New Microsoft tool can help you pick your perfect PC
- AMD's Ryzen Threadripper packaging is slicker than your average processor
- Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile 'beta test' is almost over, and ARM-based ultramobile PCs cometh
- Microsoft announces Madden NFL 18 Xbox One S bundle for $279
- Get out of boring meetings with Phoney+ for Windows 10
- HoloLens 2 will get a boost from a dedicated custom AI chip
- The HP Elite x3 may soon be headed to Verizon
- What do you think of Microsoft's Windows Fluent Design System so far?
- Overwatch storyline explained (so far): Omnic crisis, the rise of Talon, and the fall of Overwatch
- Destiny 2 beta extended through close of play on Tuesday July 25
- Xbox One X preorders will go live soon, FCC approval complete
- July 23
- July 22
- July 21
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- Game like it's the 90s again with DOSBox on Windows 10!
- Microsoft says Steven Spielberg's live action Halo TV show project is alive and well
- How to save money on ink jet cartridges for your printer
- Hey Windows phone fans — Microsoft doesn't need you for 'Surface phone' to succeed
- Does the Surface Pro have light-bleed issues?
- Microsoft seeks to subvert Russian hackers in the courtroom
- Lenovo Yoga 920 specs outed early in FCC listing
- Surface Pro 4 firmware update adds power control slider to the system tray
- Which backward-compatible Xbox 360 games do you play on Xbox One?
- These are the 10 best Early Access VR games on Steam
- 4 things we love about Destiny 2's beta – and 2 things we hate
- Movies, music, and books we're into this week
- Terry Crews looks rather amazing in this Crackdown 3 cinematic screencap
- July 20
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- HoloGrid: Monster Battle brings turn-based tactics to life on HoloLens
- Microsoft FY17 Q4 earnings: $24.7 billion in revenue on cloud strength
- Check out the first trailer for Call of Duty: WW2's Nazi Zombie mode
- Gigantic launches in full on Xbox One, Windows 10, Steam and Arc
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2017) review: Take a good thing and make it convertible
- EditorsKeys launches Surface keyboard covers for video, photo and audio editing
- A closer look at HP's groundbreaking privacy Sure View technology in the EliteBook x360
- Microsoft's Surface Diagnostic Toolkit now on the Windows Store
- Master Microsoft Office with this $29 course bundle
- ReCore: Definitive Edition briefly outed in Xbox achievements list
- This is how you bring an outdoor movie theater to your backyard
- These great Xbox feature requests are still on our wish list
- Why Grover Pro is still the best podcast app for Windows 10
- This cheap Aukey Cooling Platform makes using a notebook more comfortable
- Microsoft confirms no Creators Update for Intel Atom Clover Trail CPUs
- Lenovo Yoga Book getting brighter, coming in white and red from September
- Dell issues driver updates for XPS 13 and 15 systems with Kaby Lake
- July 19
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- Microsoft reveals GLAS, a gorgeous Cortana-powered thermostat
- Halo Wars 2 is getting a wave of juicy DLC this month on Xbox One and Windows 10
- The Windows 10 Autumn Creators Update will be called 'Fall Creators Update' after all
- Outlook.com gets Family Calendar support, improved sharing and more
- Microsoft is tweaking the Windows 10 upgrade process to reduce downtime
- DOOM nets big 6.66 update, goes free to play for the weekend
- OneDrive's version history now works with all file types
- 5 exciting ways Halo Wars 2 could tie in to Halo 6
- Microsoft enters last leg of development on the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Destiny 2 beta kicks off today on Xbox One
- Telltale Games announces new seasons for Batman, The Wolf Among Us, and The Walking Dead
- Learn to code in 2017 with this amazing bundle of courses!
- Crackdown 3 is getting a comic series to help expand its story
- Creators Update now installed on half of all Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex says
- Is Windows Phone 8.1 still a viable mobile OS?
- Lingo is a Windows 10 word game where five-letter words rule
- Sygic GPS and Navigation for Windows 10 offering up cheap lifetime licenses right now
- First wave of self-published titles hit Xbox One via the Xbox Live Creators Program
- July 18
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- Office Mobile apps receive Fluent Design treatment on Windows 10 PC
- Microsoft confirms full Windows 10 on ARM won't be coming to existing phones
- Following negative response to redesign, Skype team says it is listening
- 10 original Xbox games we're dying to see hit Xbox One backward compatibility
- Big Office Insider Slow ring update adds lots of new features on Windows desktop
- What you need to know about watching movies in VR
- Casey Hudson has left Microsoft's efforts with Windows Mixed Reality and returned to BioWare
- Watch how easy it is to switch from Windows 10 S to Pro on the Surface Laptop
- Forza Motorsport 7's first 167 cars revealed
- Virtua Fighter 2 and 3 more games come to Xbox One backward compatibility
- Mozo Saffiano Sleeve for Surface Pro, Surface Laptop stylishly protects your PC
- Learn to Develop Your Own Video Games for just $49!
- Zen Studios' Infinite Minigolf hits Xbox One on July 25, now up for preorder
- Tune in to Microsoft's Windows Insider Bug Bash webcast today on Mixer
- Microsoft and Baidu partner to spread autonomous car tech outside of China
- PowerPoint now lets Fast ring Office Insiders track changes made by others
- Should every Windows laptop and tablet come with Windows 10 S?
- Streamlabs now supports Mixer, and it's worth a look
- Get your groove on with this week's Deals with Gold
- Moko battery kit for Xbox One controller is an affordable alternative to Microsoft's official option
- Windows Central Podcast 57: Why buy the Alcatel Idol 4 Pro?
- July 17
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- Ask Microsoft anything about Feedback Hub today on Reddit
- The secret to saving money on cell phones and wireless service
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 once again $30 off in the Windows Store
- Windows 10 Creators Update might leave Intel's Atom 'Clover Trail' CPUs behind
- More Surface Laptop color options coming soon to the Core i7 model
- What key features are still missing from Xbox One?
- Check out these 10 amazing Forge maps in Halo 5
- Microsoft unveils its new LinkedIn app for Windows 10
- July 16
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- Contain your excitement – the first fidget spinner app is here for Xbox One
- Kingdom Hearts III footage shows off Toy Story world, 'HD' remakes could hit Xbox One
- Microsoft will call Windows 10's next update the 'Autumn Creators Update' in the UK
- Never make a typo again with a lifetime subscription to Ginger Page Premium
- July 15
- July 14
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- Surface laptop review: MrMobile's new favorite
- Skype update for Windows 10 brings message reactions, design tweaks, more
- Is Microsoft strangling Windows phone to prepare for the concept of Surface 'phone'?
- WaterField Bolt Crossbody bag for Surface Pro, Surface Laptop or Surface Book is worth the price
- One month with the Surface Laptop: how is it holding up?
- Why you shouldn't buy the Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro with Windows 10 Mobile
- 5 uses for a VPN you didn't know about
- Surface Pro gets new firmware update with fix for hibernation issue
- Show us your Windows 10 Start menu and wallpaper!
- Aukey Bass Station Bluetooth Speaker offers the best of both worlds
- Movies and music we're into this week
- We're giving away 100 keys for Fable Fortune on PC - come grab your copy today!
- New Office Insider update now rolling out on the Slow ring for Windows 10
- Microsoft issues first Windows Server Insider Preview build
- July 13
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- The real-world history that inspired Assassin's Creed and its story
- MGL 37 - Join us for some live Astroneer and win 12 months of Xbox Live!
- HP pushes out July firmware for Elite x3 with latest Windows 10 OS update
- Windows 10 build 16241 for PC and 15230 for Mobile now available for Insiders
- Does it really matter if Microsoft cuts features from a Windows 10 release?
- Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition comes to Xbox backward compatibility
- 10 Awesome Classic Games to play on PC
- Custom gamerpics, Mixer co-streaming and more arrive in new Xbox One update
- Minecraft Story Mode Season 2 now available for Windows 10, Xbox One
- Coc Coc Browser for Windows 10 Mobile adds support for extensions
- BMW and Microsoft partnership bringing Skype for Business to 5 series cars
- LinkedIn app for Windows phones to be retired in August, but a Windows 10 app is on the way
- TV vs. Monitor for Xbox One - what do you think?
- Here are five great 2017 Xbox One games you might have overlooked
- A slick new Fluent Design setup experience is coming to the Xbox One X
- Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro with Windows 10 now available for pre-order
- Windows 10 preview build 16232 ISO files and SDK now available
- July 12
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- Critically-acclaimed 'What Remains of Edith Finch' is heading to Xbox One
- HoloLens Actiongram is like Snapchat's augmented reality filters — but on steroids
- Microsoft has identified the Surface Pro sleep issue and a fix is in the works
- How are you dealing with the lack of USB-C on your Surface Pro?
- Microsoft's Seeing AI app helps describe the world to the visually impaired
- Paint 3D picks up new features and tools to make editing even easier
- What is Microsoft's intelligent edge and how does it affect mobile?
- Microsoft wants to tackle environmental issues with new AI for Earth program
- 10 Desk Accessories To Keep Your Office Cool During The Sizzling Summer
- Microsoft Garage launches PowerPoint Presentation Translator for real-time translations
- Run & Gun – Banditos is a wild west shoot out endless runner style
- Save net neutrality and keep our mobile future awesome
- New firmware update for Surface Pro 4 brings official support for the latest Type Covers
- Yes, Windows 10 S and the Surface Laptop can enroll in the Window Insider Program
- July 11
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- Dell's Latitude 7285 2-in-1 with wireless charging is now available
- July Patch Tuesday updates now rolling out to Windows 10
- Two new games added to the Xbox One backward compatible list
- 4 things we hope to see in Windows 10 Redstone 4
- The Windows 10 Store for games shouldn't try and take on Steam, it should be something different
- Star Wars Battlefront II confirmed as an 'Xbox One X Enhanced' title
- Microsoft plans to bring broadband access to more rural Americans with TV white spaces
- HP Spectre x2 (2017) review - Making a more affordable Surface Pro with USB Type-C
- Did you enjoy 'INSIDE'? You might want to check out 'Black The Fall' for Xbox One and PC
- What resolution do you game at in Windows 10?
- Five Great Aluminum Vertical Stands That Fit Surface Laptop
- Microsoft's One Day Sale serves up big discounts on Surface, Xbox games and more
- Flash sale offers 6 free months of Groove Music pass when you subscribe (US only)
- Windows Central Podcast 56: Cut Features
- Xbox Central Podcast Episode 36: Xbox One X appeal, Windows Store struggles, summer sales
- Three days left: Buy the Windows Central 'Surface Colors' t-shirt in India!
- Don't ignore weird clicking noises coming from your PC
- Exact revenge on Sauron's forces in this week's Xbox Deals with Gold
- For today only, £179 gets you a Xbox One S bundle with Forza Horizon 3 and Minecraft!
- Intel Core M3-powered Surface Pro 4 is just £476 in the UK today!
- July 10
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- How laptop coolers may help protect against overheated parts and sweaty legs
- What's in MrMobile's bag for 2017?
- Ubuntu comes to the Windows Store
- Invite Alexa into your home for less with Prime Day in the UK
- Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center is a must-have app you may not know exists
- Star Wars Battlefront 2's multiplayer beta launches in October
- Paint.NET developer comments more on plans to bring app to Windows Store
- Star Wars Battlefront 2 Xbox One buyer's guide: release date, editions, pre-order bonuses and more
- Microsoft and IBM partner to bolster Surface enterprise support
- Mainstream support for Windows Phone 8.1 ends tomorrow
- Microsoft bundles Office and Windows for businesses with Microsoft 365
- Is the new Surface Pro fit for professional photographers?
- Microsoft launches the Mixed Reality Partner Program
- What 343i needs to fix in Halo 6: Looking at performance, core gameplay, and story delivery
- New Skype for Windows 10 update brings tweaked UI for PC and Mobile
- The Adventures of Ninja Cat continue with new 'Beyond' theme for Windows 10
- July 8
- July 7
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- Windows 10 preview build 16232 now rolling out to Slow ring Insiders
- Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 will soon be playable for free with EA Access
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor free to play for Xbox Live Gold members this weekend
- Microsoft kicks off back to school deals on Surface Pro 4, Xbox One, and more
- OneNote update now rolling out with custom pens, multi-window support, more
- Windows 10 build 16237 now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring
- Microsoft leadership: Here's who is accountable for what in Redmond
- BBC's Newsnight goes inside Microsoft's AI research labs
- Surface Arc Mouse review: A beautiful peripheral that's ultimately underwhelming
- Is a TV or monitor better for the average Xbox One gamer?
- Fable Fortune early access release delayed on Xbox One and PC
- Movies and music we're into this week
- The Windows 10 Store 'Games' section has seen a few (positive) changes
- Pick up all Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach DLC for free today
- Xbox and Windows Store digital gifting is just around the corner
- July 6
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- Microsoft releases a minor update with Build 16232.1004 for Insider Fast Ring, tests 'servicing pipeline'
- Video Download Professional for Edge is now available in the Windows Store
- A look at Killer Instinct: TJ Combo Boxing, an unreleased Windows Phone game
- Recent OneDrive update limiting file system options to NTFS was intentional
- It's Adventure Time in Minecraft Windows 10 and Pocket Editions with new mash-up pack
- Get hyped for the Destiny 2 console beta with this action-packed trailer
- Gears of War 4's July update packs in 2 new maps and 'off-duty' characters
- Halo 5 is getting the 4K treatment for Xbox One X
- Microsoft moves to cut around 3,000 jobs as part of sales staff shake-up
- Is the Surface Laptop's faster 512GB SSD worth the extra cost?
- Sony brings PS4 games to your Windows PC with PlayStation Now
- New cumulative update quietly issued to the Windows 10 Insider Slow ring
- Anime Month on the Windows Store brings free seasons and big discounts
- What's the difference between an antivirus and anti-malware?
- What does your dream Windows phone look like?
- How to improve your Xbox One audio with Windows Sonic for Headphones
- What is Kingdom Come: Deliverance for Xbox One and PC? Here's everything we know so far
- Gaming on a laptop — how it compares to desktops and should you buy one?
- How to set up Microsoft Excel's Ribbon
- July 5
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- Everything we know so far about Star Wars Battlefront 2: Story, multiplayer, beta, news and more
- AOC partners with Porsche to launch pair of slick new monitors
- Dead by Daylight for Xbox One review: Four players struggle to escape an invincible killer
- Call of Duty: WW2's zombie mode will be revealed on July 20
- Early Xbox One X benchmarks provide a peek at its potential
- A critical look at HoloLens and the future of Windows Mixed Reality
- Everything you need to know about Halo Wars 2's upcoming expansion: 'Awakening the Nightmare'
- What is ambient computing and why does it matter to you?
- Prepare for summer with these killer Amazon UK deals
- Boost website traffic with a lifetime sub to Webtexttool Personal Plus, now just $49
- Four Accessories to Consider if You're Connecting a PC Compute Stick to Your TV
- What's your favorite PC stick?
- Kill ads from your Windows-based DVR with MCEBuddy
- Scuf Impact review: A pro PS4 controller that's great for (most) PC gaming
- Do you sacrifice PC game enjoyment to chase for higher frame rates?
- July 4
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- Steam Spotlight – Rebuild your kingdom in Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
- Everything you need to know about the Xbox Design Lab 2017 custom wireless controller
- Top 4 Windows 10 apps that are 'truly universal'
- What does your dream Xbox setup look like?
- Xtrfy K2 is a killer RGB keyboard with a few unfortunate flaws
- Pros and cons of Destiny 2's lack of Grimoire cards
- Mixer Create beta hands-on: Mobile streaming done right
- Windows Central Podcast 55: Surface Mini
- July 3
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- Latest PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds patch shows the dev is listening to players
- Microsoft informs employees of sales and marketing team shake-up
- Check out Chuwi's budget Surface clone in action
- Microsoft Store offers up solid discounts on Surface Pro 4, Surface Book in the UK
- Microsoft's 'Surface phone' should include AR glasses, a pen and exclusive apps
- Razer files for IPO in Hong Kong, reportedly seeking more than $600 million
- Microsoft cuts 'Timeline' feature from Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Super-light ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe now available for preorder in the UK
- Is the new Surface Pro's lack of USB-C a deal breaker?
- A look at Microsoft's mysterious 'Eden Falls' game for Windows 8 phones, PCs, tablets, and Xbox
- The Trust Gaming GXT 130 is a great wireless mouse at an astonishing price
- AOC AG271UG Review: A great first attempt at bringing 4K to the Agon monitor series
- Microsoft's Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID now available for $129.99
- July 2
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