Windows 10
Windows 10 Apps
Social all the things
The Xbox app for Windows 10 is about to get some new features
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hard at work
Microsoft contractors reportedly paid $12-$14 per hour to transcribe audio
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fresh icons
New Outlook mail and calendar icons leak online
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Bye bye
Windows 10's Photos app is losing video project sync with OneDrive
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Showing potential
Icecream Video Editor is nice and free, but needs some polish
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Antivirus
Computer protection
McAfee Antivirus Plus vs. Total Protection: There is a clear winner
Buyer's guide
Want the best protection for your PC? This is the best antivirus software.
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Only one can be champ
Which Kaspersky security program is the clear winner?
Quick to stop malware attacks
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus quickly stops malware, but is there a catch?
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Stops malware before it stops you
Is Kaspersky Internet Security for Android safe to use?
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Windows 10 VPNs
Anonymity cloak
Protect yourself with up to 73% off IPVanish VPN subscriptions
Buyer's guide
We compare NordVPN with Private Internet Access to help you choose
Your internet
Private Internet Access VPN is just $3 per month for a very limited time
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Privacy is important
Keep unwanted eyes from tracking your online moves with a discounted VPN
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Protect it
At 75% off, you’d be crazy to pass up this NordVPN deal
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Latest Windows 10 Articles
Social all the things
The Xbox app for Windows 10 is about to get some new features
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Microsoft will soon let users on Xbox connect various other accounts, including Steam, YouTube, Twitch, and more, as it unveils new features for the Xbox app for Windows 10.
hard at work
Microsoft contractors reportedly paid $12-$14 per hour to transcribe audio
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Microsoft contractors are in the news yet again, this time due to reportedly low wages. Recently, Microsoft contractors were in the news for listening to Skype calls and Cortana queries.
fresh icons
New Outlook mail and calendar icons leak online
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New icons for the mail and calendar sections of Outlook have leaked online. Icons for both the Android and Windows 10 versions of Outlook have been spotted.
Automation
Windows 10 has an AutoPlay feature, and here's how to configure it
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In this guide, we'll show you the different ways that you can enable or disable AutoPlay as well as the instructions to change the default action when connecting USB drives, other storage media, and devices to Windows 10.
Incoming!
New fixes on the way for Windows 10 October 2018 Update PCs
Microsoft this weekend pushed out a new batch of fixes for older versions of Windows 10, including the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. These cumulative updates come just days after the company pushed out its August Patch Tuesday updates.
New build
Windows 10 20H1 build 18936 is rolling out now for Insiders
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A new Windows 10 Insider Preview build is rolling out right now, and brings with it changes and improvements to many areas of the OS. One standout new change is Notepad is now a Store app, no longer being tied to the OS for updates.
Bye bye
Windows 10's Photos app is losing video project sync with OneDrive
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The Photos apps' ability to sync metadata with OneDrive is going away. Users can still store metadata locally but are encouraged to save any files now to not lose any data on the cloud.
Clean start
Seven ways to format USB flash drives on Windows 10
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In this guide, we show you virtually every method to format a USB flash drive and quickly erase its contents or fix data corruption and other issues using Windows 10's built-in tools.
update issues
Latest Windows 10 Patch Tuesday update failing to install for some users
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The latest Patch Tuesday update won't install for several users. Additionally, some that have received the update are dealing with random reboots.
$$$
New Windows Server licensing rules will charge more for non-Azure users
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Microsoft updated its licensing rules for Windows Server. A major result is that companies that want to use services other than Azure could end up paying more.
Troubleshooting
Camera not working on Windows 10? Here's the fix.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to successfully troubleshoot and fix common problems preventing the use of the camera on your laptop or desktop computer running Windows 10.
The solution to many of the game's problems
Here's why 2-2-2 Role Queue will benefit Overwatch
Overwatch recently announced the new Role Queue system that will completely change how matchmaking in the game works. Here's why it will ultimately be a very beneficial change to the game overall.
Honey I shrunk the computer!
These are the best PC sticks for when you're on the move
Instant computer, just add a screen! That’s the general idea of the ultra-portable PC Compute Sticks, but it can be hard to know which one you want. Relax, we’ve got you covered.
Showing potential
Icecream Video Editor is nice and free, but needs some polish
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Icecream apps recently released a free video editor. It has some nice features and shows promise, but it needs some polishing to replace the competition.
Microsoft + Samsung
Breaking down the Microsoft and Samsung partnership
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Microsoft's and Samsung's partnership is a big deal. But it isn't just about mobile; it's about Windows too. Let's break it all down and see what we've got in store for the future.
Two genres joining forces
Age of Wonders: Planetfall for PC and Xbox brings Civ and XCOM together
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a new title on PC that combines the tactical gameplay of XCOM with the big-picture strategy of Civilization. It's an ambitious game, but is it worth your time? Here's our full review.
Become an Insider
Want to try new OneDrive features? Here's how to join the Insider program.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to be among the first users to test upcoming features and improvements to the OneDrive sync client without the need to install pre-releases of Windows 10.
Going Dark
Stardock's Start10 goes stealth with dark mode in latest update
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Stardock's Start10 tool, which allows you to change up the look of your Windows 10 Start menu, has gone to the dark side with its latest update. Version 1.75 of the tool is available now with a dark mode across its different Start menu styles.
Headphone updates
A new Surface Headphones firmware update is rolling out now
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The second firmware update for the Surface Headphones is rolling out now.
Reclaim some frames
How to enable (or disable) Game Mode in Windows 10
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Game Mode is a new feature in the Windows 10 Creators Update that focuses system resources on games when enabled. Here's how to turn it on and off.