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- September 30
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- This week in ID@Xbox: Pinball action, a cyberpunk dystopia, and Cuphead mania
- Chime in: What do you think of Cuphead for Xbox One and Windows 10?
- Paint.NET is now available in the Windows Store for all Windows 10 PCs
- Game gifting also available to some titles on Windows 10
- Xbox One game gifting now available to select Xbox Insiders
- September 29
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- Forza Motorsport 7 buyer's guide: Editions, bonuses, and release dates
- Best Windows 10 apps of September 2017
- Microsoft working to build 'thoughtfully curated ecosystem' of Edge extensions
- Forza Motorsport 7 OneDrive music support coming 'at a later date'
- Microsoft's Zo bot can now take you on in a friendly game of Exploding Kittens
- Microsoft now lets advertisers add chat bots to Bing search results
- If Microsoft is the 'platform for everything,' does it really need a phone?
- Cuphead now available on Xbox One and Windows 10 with Xbox Play Anywhere
- Chime in: Do you prefer AMD or Intel for your CPU? AMD or NVIDIA for GPU?
- TV, music, and books we're into this week
- Windows 10 Fall Creators Update video walkthrough
- Cuphead Xbox One review: A work of art — and an acquired taste
- Windows 10 build 16299 rolls out to Slow ring Insiders
- September 28
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- The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Fast Ring build is now stable enough to rely on
- Gameloft's Modern Combat Versus brings FPS action to the Windows Store
- Xbox Store rebranding to 'Microsoft Store' on Xbox One
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Sonic Adventure hit Xbox backward compatibility
- The Evil Within 2 enters full creep mode with new Father Theodore trailer
- Red Dead Redemption 2 steps into the boots of an outlaw with new trailer
- Enpass password manager extension finally available for Microsoft Edge
- Chime in: We want to see your Xbox Design Lab controllers!
- Spice up your Windows 10 Start Menu with Pin More
- Forza Motorsport 7: All known issues and bugs on Xbox One and Windows PC
- Microsoft is working to fix issues with the Forza Motorsport 7 Windows 10 download
- SteelSeries launches new Apex 150 splash proof gaming keyboard
- Hands-on with Windows 10 build 17004 showcasing new changes (video)
- September 27
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- Windows 10 build 17004 now rolling out for Insiders in the Skip Ahead ring
- Top 5 Microsoft announcements from Ignite 2017
- Assassin's Creed Origins is getting an educational 'Discovery Tour' mode in 2018
- Dell S2417DG monitor review: This bargain G-Sync display is a genuine steal
- Killer Instinct hits Steam with Xbox One and Windows 10 cross-play
- Mixer is bringing its signature FTL streaming to its mobile apps
- SCUF Gaming heads to the races with pricey Forza 7 Xbox controller
- Firefox Quantum will bring a healthy speed boost, modern design in November
- October's free Games with Gold include Gone Home, Rayman 3 HD, more
- Microsoft already has the tools it needs to address the Windows 'app gap'
- Dell XPS 13 2016 vs. XPS 13 2017: What's new and different?
- Microsoft cooking up version of Windows 10 S for enterprise users
- Chime in: How many apps will it take to fill Windows 10 Mobile's app gap?
- September 26
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- Twitter planning to increase its character limit to 280
- Windows 10 preview build 16296 heads out to Slow ring Insiders
- Surface Pro with LTE will reportedly be available on December 1
- Windows 10 build 16299 now rolling out for PC Insiders in the Fast ring
- Creators Update now on just over 72 percent of Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex says
- Windows Insiders will get new notification feature for submitted feedback
- Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition now out for Xbox One and PC
- Ruiner brings cyberpunk grit to Xbox One and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere
- Cities: Skylines 'Green Cities' expansion set for release on October 19
- New Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer features John Boyega and a ton of content
- OneDrive is getting a cleaner web UI and improved sharing options
- Halo Wars 2: Complete Edition now available on Xbox One, Windows 10
- Forza Motorsport 7 pre-load now available on Xbox One and Windows 10
- Microsoft announces Office 2019, teases new features
- Chime in: How is Windows 10 build 16296 holding up?
- Windows Central Podcast 65: Andromeda OS
- SteelSeries launches affordable Rival 110 gaming mouse with TrueMove1 sensor
- Our X4 wishlist: What we hope to see in the new PC space sim
- Microsoft CEO Nadella's new book promises insights on the company's digital transformation
- A Windows Mixed Reality headset from Samsung makes a sneaky appearance
- Microsoft rolls out new cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1703
- September 25
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- Here are some renders of the upcoming original Xbox One 'Duke' controller
- Satya Nadella confirms he wasn't in favor of Microsoft's Nokia acquisition
- Xbox Live users can now sort friends by game on Xbox One
- Apple drops Bing in favor of Google for Spotlight and Siri web search results
- Attack on Titan 2 is coming to Xbox One and PC
- This fan-made Ori and the Blind Forest Xbox isn't real, but it should be
- How Microsoft's approach to 'Windows Core OS' differs from Google's and Apple's
- Intel's eighth-generation desktop processors land on October 5
- Microsoft eyes the future with quantum computing programming language
- HP says it won't stop selling Elite x3 this year (updated)
- Philips BDM4037UW monitor review: An affordable 4K monitor with solid visuals
- Commercial Windows 10 S devices on the way from HP, Lenovo, and Fujitsu
- Microsoft 365 for Education bundles Windows, Office, and Minecraft for the classroom
- Outfox can reduce latency and ping in your games
- September 23
- September 22
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- There's an update hitting the Xbox Insider Alpha Ring, squashing more nasty bugs
- Windows 10 preview build 16296 now rolling out on the Fast ring
- Alienware adds Intel's behemoth 18-core CPU its Area-51 desktop
- Rare's Craig Duncan: Franchise revivals would require 'new gameplay innovation' first
- Windows 10 build 16291 now rolling out to Slow ring Insiders
- Halo Wars 2's soundtrack is now available as a gorgeous vinyl release
- 5 tips for success in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
- Microsoft and Facebook finish laying massive transatlantic internet cable
- Microsoft announces redesigned Office.com experience
- Microsoft NEEDS a new Xbox Media Remote to keep up with Apple, Amazon in the living room
- Windows Insiders are in for a busy next few days
- Lenovo's 25th anniversary ThinkPad leaks with classic design touches
- Rockstar has some big Red Dead Redemption news in store next week
- Chime in: What's your favorite PC game of all time?
- Movies, music, and books we're into this week
- AOC Agon AG271QG monitor review: A near-perfect 27-inch display for PC gamers
- Microsoft is rebranding the Windows Store as 'Microsoft Store' on Windows 10
- September 21
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- First wave of Xbox One X stock is selling out across the globe, including on Amazon U.S.
- Microsoft to open its first UK retail store in London [Updated]
- Halo timeline: Beginning of the Human-Covenant War and the downfall of Harvest
- MGL 42 - More Destiny 2 fun with Jez, Zac, and Dan (with a giveaway!)
- James Corden is the next celebrity on deck for Xbox Live Sessions
- The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update looks great — here are 5 awesome overlooked features
- Ford embraces HoloLens to streamline its design process
- Xbox One third-party USB webcam support now live for Alpha Insiders
- Halo 3, Halo 4, and more Halo titles come to Xbox One backward compatibility
- FIFA 18 trial now available for EA Access members
- Will jilted Windows phone fans buy into Microsoft's mobile vision — or care?
- CCleaner malware specifically targeted Microsoft and other tech firms
- AOC launches an affordable 144Hz curved gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync
- OMEN by HP Headset 800 review – the most comfortable gaming headphones under $100
- Seeing strange fonts on your Xbox One? Here's why.
- Windows 10 build 16294 now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring
- September 20
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- Fable Anniversary in the works for Xbox backward compatibility
- Call of Duty: WWII will run at 4K with HDR on Xbox One X
- Watch Microsoft explain just what 'Xbox One X Enhanced' means for your games
- Why PUBG is a better battle-royale game than H1Z1
- Microsoft details latest Surface Pro 4 firmware updates
- WinPhone 95 is the best Windows phone that never existed
- How to pick the right power supply for your PC
- The Cuphead achievement list has been revealed in full
- Call of Duty: WWII introduces some of your allies in new trailers
- The return of the classic 'Duke' Xbox controller has been approved by Microsoft
- Go hands-on with Xbox One X at your local Best Buy this weekend
- Razer's newest Thresher headset is $100 cheaper and adds Xbox Wireless tech
- Xbox One X preorders are live, here are all the links you need!
- Windows 10 Fall Creators Update's top 5 features
- Need for Speed Payback recommended PC specs revealed
- Adding a Razer Core eGPU to Dell's XPS 15 makes it an awesome (but pricey) gaming rig
- Minecraft's 'Better Together' cross-platform update is going live today
- UK retailer lists Surface Pro LTE for preorder
- Chuwi's budget LapBook Air is now up for preorder
- Chime in: How important would the camera be on a 'Surface phone?'
- Roamit for Windows 10 lets you share files, photos, and your clipboard across devices
- Xbox One X hits China this November, preorders at ¥3,999 next month
- How Apple's new Face ID compares to Microsoft's Windows Hello
- Poll: Are you preordering Microsoft's Xbox One X standard edition?
- Check out 8 minutes of 4K Xbox One X gameplay (video)
- Over 130 'Xbox One X Enhanced' games announced so far
- 5 Xbox One X Enhanced games we love (a lot)
- Hands-on with Xbox One's original Xbox backward compatibility
- September 19
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- Windows 10 build 16291 for Insiders now rolling out in the Fast ring
- Kensington Keyed Cable Lock now available for Surface Pro
- Xbox boss would have liked to see accidental Fortnite cross-play stay on
- PUBG cosmetics worth the most money in Steam trades
- Windows 10 build 16278 ISOs, 16288 SDK preview now available
- Windows Central Podcast 64: What's coming in RS4?
- Raiders of the Broken Planet to support cross-play, run at 1440p on Xbox One X
- Xbox chief Phil Spencer joins Microsoft's Senior Leadership Team
- U.S. Navy will use Xbox controllers to manipulate submarine periscopes
- Forza Motorsport 7 demo now available alongside intense launch trailer
- iPhone X: Apple's 'future of the smartphone' is a blast from the past
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus declares 'No More Nazis' in new gameplay trailer
- Outlook.com adds 'Pirate Speak' mode for International Talk Like a Pirate Day
- You can preorder a standard Xbox One X in the UK starting tomorrow
- Windows Central's new homepage and you
- Unreleased Surface Music Kit blade concept pops up on eBay
- Chime in: Do you use Microsoft To-Do?
- This week's Deals with Gold take you back to the Stone Age
- September 18
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- Battlefield 1 goes free to play for Xbox Live Gold subscribers this weekend
- The 8 best Mass Effect books you can't miss
- Minecraft is bringing a new take on The Oregon Trail to classrooms
- Call of Duty: WWII sets a gritty tone with new story trailer
- Microsoft may not launch a new Surface Book until 2018
- Fortnite appears to have quietly enabled cross-play between Xbox One and PS4 [Updated]
- Check out Middle-earth: Shadow of War's stellar new live-action trailer
- The ASUS VivoBook E203 is a nice update to one of our favorite cheap laptops
- Trouble connecting to Outlook.com? You're not alone.
- Skype update brings new emoji reactions and more to Release Preview Insiders
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga OLED review: An enticing $250 upgrade
- Forza Motorsport 7 will weigh in at nearly 100GB on Xbox One — and that's without 4K assets
- Xbox One X standard edition preorders may kick off on September 21
- Everything you need to scan and save old photos using Windows 10
- Microsoft investigating issues with Surface Pro 3 and latest Windows Insider build
- Five must-have games for your Oculus Rift
- CCleaner unknowingly distributed malware to Windows PCs for one month
- It appears that Star Wars Battlefront II will support 4K on Xbox One X, possibly with VRR
- September 17
- September 16
- September 15
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- Windows 10 Mobile build 15252 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders
- Destiny 2 Warlock class guide: Class info, subclasses, skill lists, tips and more
- UWP games are getting access to more horsepower on Xbox One this fall
- Rise of Nations hits the Windows Store with Steam cross-play and a huge discount
- My Lumia 1520 is on its deathbed and I'm tempted by Android
- Does wearing a headset lead to a better overall gaming experience?
- Chime in: How do you prefer to get Xbox game reviews?
- Movies, music, and books we're into this week
- Microsoft is supporting Google's Progressive Web Apps platform and that's great news for everyone
- September 14
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- Call of Duty: WWII PC open beta comes to Steam on September 29
- Next Windows Developer Day will explore the Fall Creators Update on October 10
- MGL 41 - Live Destiny 2 shenanigans with Dan, Jez, and Zac (and a giveaway!)
- Surface Laptop and Windows Insiders get new UEFI and firmware update
- Destiny 2 Io scannables location guide
- Office 365's app launcher is getting an overhaul on the web
- Here's the full Forza Motorsport 7 achievement list for Xbox One and Windows 10
- Six new games come to the Xbox One backward compatible list
- Microsoft launches Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels bundle
- Dishonored: Death of the Outsider launch trailer sets the stage for a supernatural struggle
- Trello now has an official desktop app in the Windows Store
- Here's how Microsoft will ensure Xbox One X download sizes are as small as possible
- Microsoft launches trio of new Xbox One controller designs in the UK
- Chime in: Is Windows 10 S and Pro battery life really that different?
- Packages Tracker for Windows 10 keeps tabs on all your shipments
- You can now pre-order the Dell Visor for Windows Mixed Reality
- Upgrading from NVIDIA's GTX 1070 GPU to GTX 1080 Ti: Is it worth it?
- Why X3: Albion Prelude is (still) the best space simulator on PC
- September 13
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- Xbox One Game DVR capture increasing to 1080p, with support for external hard drives
- Surface Special Edition NFL Type Covers get steep discount to $95
- Skype can now help you better keep in touch with family members
- Microsoft Teams and Progressive Web Apps coming soon to the Windows Store
- Microsoft Edge now used on more than 330 million monthly active devices
- Kaspersky software banned at U.S. federal agencies amid concerns of Kremlin ties
- Windows 10 build 16362 now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring (Skip Ahead)
- Microsoft needs to leverage partnerships, eSIM and edge computing to position ultramobile PCs
- Divinity: Original Sin II launch trailer offers a whimsical look at its RPG depth
- Feedback Hub update adds Language Community integration for Skip Ahead Insiders
- Forget Windows 10 S — Microsoft needs a true 'lite' version of Windows
- Considering a budget laptop? You should expect these compromises.
- Microsoft reveals more handy privacy tweaks coming to the Fall Creators Update
- Hit the pitch with the FIFA 18 demo, now available on Xbox One and PC
- Chime in: Will you ditch your Windows phone for an iPhone X?
- Meet Clatter, your new favorite all-in-one Windows 10 messaging app
- Apple TV 4K is still no match for Xbox in the living room
- Why it's NOT insane to buy an HP Elite x3 Windows phone in 2017
- Minecraft Creeper and Pig Xbox One controllers now available
- September 12
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- Windows 10 build 16288 for PC and 15250 for Mobile now available for Insiders
- How to use SteelSeries Engine to manage your peripherals
- Galactic Civilizations 3 update 2.5 adds many improvements for all
- Windows Template Studio 1.3 now available with more wizard improvements in tow
- Windows 10 Patch Tuesday update 15063.608 now available for PC and Mobile
- Microsoft launches Surface Hub and Microsoft 365 in Hong Kong
- Razer Blade 4K review: A stunning display comes to a slightly aging gaming laptop
- HP targets businesses with new Elite 1000 series PCs and collaboration tools
- Windows 10 'Redstone 4:' What to expect in Microsoft's next big update
- Story Remix's 3D special effects now rolling out to Skip Ahead Insiders
- Fortnite is getting a massive Battle Royale mode on September 26
- Chime in: Will you ever give up on Windows phones?
- Make Twitch your own with these great new extensions for Microsoft Edge
- Our Dell XPS 27 video review shows what a monster all-in-one PC really looks like
- Dark Souls 3 will see you die over and over in this week's Deals with Gold
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds September update detailed in full
- Microsoft's Language Community app taps Insiders to correct Windows 10 translations
- September 11
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- Windows Central Podcast 63: The state of Windows 10
- Follow Apple's Sept. 12 event on iMore for iPhone 8 news (and everything else)
- Should Windows phone fans be optimistic about Microsoft's mobile strategy?
- Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro takes on MacBook Pro for a fraction of the cost
- Bitwarden password manager extension comes to Microsoft Edge
- Chime in: Is Microsoft's Surface Dial only for artists?
- Guest Access is now rolling out to Microsoft Teams
- 5 ways Destiny 2 won over a Destiny hater
- September 10
- September 9
- September 8
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- Best Buy reportedly pulling Kaspersky software from shelves over concerns of Kremlin ties
- Destiny 2's first expansion, Curse of Osiris, will take the fight to Mercury
- How Microsoft's technological and social impacts have changed the world
- Microsoft shows off custom Chainsmokers Xbox One S as part of new celebrity series
- Friday fun: The Halo community is dabbing, for reasons
- Microsoft increases Windows Store device limit from 10 to 2,000
- Why Groove Music's OneDrive integration is its killer feature
- How to pick the right microphone for your PC
- Big OneNote update adds ink to text and much more for Skip Ahead Insiders
- Chime in: Does Microsoft owe you for sticking with Windows phone?
- Movies, music, and books we're into this week
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds insanity continues, now over 1 million concurrent players
- Aukey's KM-G7 mechanical keyboard is a steal at only $30
- Microsoft should follow this recipe for 'Surface Phone' success
- Stardock brings multiple PC control to Steam with Multiplicity
- Disney Movies Anywhere DRM system severs ties with Microsoft Movies & TV
- Equifax says personal data of 143 million customers exposed in cyber attack
- September 7
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- Killer Instinct on Steam to support cross-play with Xbox One and Windows 10
- A video look at the latest Xbox update: Light theme, home screen tweaks, and more
- Windows Defender ATP for Fall Creators Update now in public preview
- 5 minor Android features we want on Windows 10 phones
- Skyrim: Special Edition goes free to play this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members
- Microsoft begins moving Skype for Business users to Microsoft Teams [Updated]
- What is Windows Mixed Reality Ultra?
- Telegram Desktop update adds handy improvements for group chats and stickers
- Logitech MX Master 2S review: the most productive mouse you can buy
- Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud partnership with Adobe Sign and Microsoft Teams
- Forza Motorsport 7 goes gold, demo coming on September 19
- IPS vs TN monitors: Which is best for you?
- Madden NFL 18's first big patch arrives with HDR support in tow
- Chime in: Is it time to ditch your desktop PC?
- AirServer brings Miracast, Chromecast, and Airplay to your Xbox One
- L.A. Noire hits Xbox One this November – 4K on Xbox One X
- What's the difference between Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality?
- The GT Omega Racing backpack is the best laptop bag you're not using
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds next update adding new weapon, weather and FPP leaderboards
- Grammarly heads to Microsoft Edge to fix all your typos
- September 6
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- Xbox One fall update preview hits Beta ring, adding Fluent Design, new Home, light theme and more
- Pros and cons of Xbox One keyboard and mouse support
- Logitech wants to make trackball mice great again with the MX Ergo
- Without a phone, Microsoft's AR efforts may be worthless
- View 3D renamed to Mixed Reality Viewer for 'Skip Ahead' Insiders
- Chime in: Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update on IDOL 4S and Elite x3
- Microsoft expected to announce new Surfaces in London on October 31
- Microsoft to bring Forza 7, Age of Empires, PUBG and more to EGX
- September 5
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- New Xbox One update adds light theme and notification changes for Alpha ring
- Lenovo agrees to $3.5 million settlement over Superfish adware controversy
- This week's Xbox Deals with Gold include Forza 6, Unravel, and more
- Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition and DLC announced for December
- Destiny 2: The story recapped and explained so far
- Super Lucky's Tale is a simple yet promising platformer for Xbox One X and Windows 10
- Windows 10 build 16278 SDK preview now available for developers
- Turtle Beach Stealth 700 headset arrives with Xbox Wireless tech
- Minecraft Marketplace creators have earned more than $1 million since June launch
- Microsoft extends free Windows 10 S upgrade offer through March 2018
- MSI GS63VR 7RF Stealth Pro review: Easily one of the best gaming notebooks available
- Microsoft speaks out against Trump administration's decision to rescind DACA
- Gears of War 4's September update packs new maps, achievements, and more
- Dell XPS 27 7760 review: An awesome VR-ready all-in-one (AIO) PC with a 4K touch display
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds hits over 10 million copies sold
- Chime in: What is Microsoft doing with Skype?
- Destiny 2 campaign impressions: Missions, locations, enemies, and more
- Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 1 graffiti locations guide
- Leaked Surface Mini renders reveal what it would've looked like in red
- Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro gets Windows Device Recovery Tool support in latest update
- September 4
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- It's getting harder and harder to find good Windows phones — and that's just sad
- Plex for Kodi now available to all
- ASUS VivoBook S15 S510 Review: Premium style with a great mid-range price
- Surviving Mars for Xbox One and PC could be the grand sci-fi city-builder you always wanted
- Story Remix shows its face again, for non-insiders this time
- Xbox store gifting and wishlists are on the way, and one is coming 'very soon'
- September 2
- September 1
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- Windows 10 build 16278 heads to Slow ring Insiders
- Windows 10 preview build 16281 now rolling out to Fast ring Insiders
- Gameloft launches War Planet Online for Windows 10 PC and Mobile
- Believe it or not, Microsoft's mobile strategy is still on course (seriously)
- Windows Mixed Reality headsets to cost £399 in the UK
- Core i7 Surface Laptop now up for preorder in burgundy, cobalt blue, and graphite gold
- Microsoft's Windows 10 PC OS keeps evolving, but its future is uncertain
- Forza Motorsport 5 and Hydro Thunder Hurricane now free through Xbox Games with Gold
- Surface Pro 4 picks up new batch of firmware updates
- Wileyfox underwhelms with €249 Windows phone at IFA 2017
- Movies, music, and books we're into this week
- A look at PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Xbox One controls
- Windows 10 Fall Creators Update release starts October 17
- First Windows Mixed Reality headsets set to arrive on October 17
- Lenovo IdeaPad 320S review: A mid-range productivity machine meant for students
- Live: Microsoft's IFA 2017 keynote
- Chime in: How often do you upgrade your PC?
- New Razer Basilisk optical gaming mouse targets first-person shooter (FPS) games
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