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Windows 10 Apps
App-licable savings
The very best sales on Windows 10 apps this week
Quick to stop malware attacks
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus quickly stops malware, but is there a catch?
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Connecting apps
UWP Companion helps make third-party Windows 10 apps feel more native
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The best solution for you
Is Office 2019 or Office 365 right for you?
Setting the record straight
Here's why Microsoft's UWP is not dead, but it has changed
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Antivirus
Quick to stop malware attacks
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus quickly stops malware, but is there a catch?
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Securing and protecting
Norton's new AntiVirus Plus impresses by not bogging down your PC
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Malware protection while gaming
Avast Internet Security is the best antivirus program for online gamers
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Stops 99% of internet threats
SecureAnywhere AntiVirus stops 99 percent of malware, but at what cost?
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What's the difference?
More than price separates antivirus from internet security software
Windows 10 VPNs
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Privacy is important
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Latest Windows 10 Articles
Recorded June 21 2019
On this week's podcast ... A new Cortana, Lockhart is dead, and more
This week on the Windows Central Podcast: A new Cortana experience for Windows 10, Lockhart is dead, and more
App-licable savings
The very best sales on Windows 10 apps this week
You can save big on some highly rated apps in the Microsoft Store this week.
Android apps? Maybe
Report: Foldable Surface PC with Windows Core OS will run Android apps
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Microsoft's first foldable PC may run Android apps, according to a new report.
Share your office space
Upgrade Office 365 Personal to Home to use it on more devices
Did you start with Office 365 Personal but now need Office on multiple computers, tablets, and phones? No problem. Upgrading from Personal to Home won't take long.
All the changes so far
All the features and changes found in Windows 10 build 18922 (and earlier)
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In this guide, we'll dive deep into the most interesting new features and changes available as part of the Windows 10 20H1 update coming in spring 2020.
19H2 when?
Windows 10 19H2 falls behind schedule as Microsoft fails to begin OS tests
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Microsoft's second Windows 10 feature update for 2019 is nowhere to be seen as Microsoft falls behind schedule for testing.
Clearing things up
New message clears up if your device is ready for the latest Windows Update
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The May 2019 Update is rolling out to many devices, but if your device isn't supported you'll now see a notification from Windows 10 clarifying the issue.
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.
iPad vs Surface
Apple's iPadOS could challenge the Surface for average consumers
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Apple's iPadOS is mostly in name right now, but it shows the company is pivoting to make the iPad a serious contender for modern "light" computing. With trackpad and mouse support more people will see it as an alternative to Surface. And what about Windows Lite, Windows on ARM - will it matter? All that but a robust discussion on UWP, JavaScript and Electron on this episode of #...
Build video
Hands-on with Windows 10 20H1 build 18922
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A new Cortana UI, renaming Virtual Desktops, and a new Pen Workspace showcased in our latest build video.
Learning is Fun
Microsoft details new Minecraft, PowerPoint, and Teams education features
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Microsoft is a major contributor to the International Society for Technology (ISTE), which kicks off next week in Philidelphia. The company is announcing that Minecraft is going to be more friendly for those with reading challenges, along with a new way to practice your PowerPoint presentation with some AI.
The ultimate guide
The ultimate guide to a clean installation of Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps that you need to follow to prepare and perform a successful clean installation of Windows 10, whether you're upgrading from an older release or making the leap from Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.
Quick to stop malware attacks
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus quickly stops malware, but is there a catch?
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Bitdefender stops malware before it has a chance to start downloading. Bitdefender is one of the best antivirus solutions available. It consistently earns near-perfect scores in third-party lab tests, including our own, and comes with so many extra security tools it's hard to believe it's a basic program. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2019 is one of the fastest programs at stopping...
New Cortana
New Cortana experience for Windows 10 shows up in latest preview build
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A new Cortana UI is coming to Windows 10, and it's hidden in the latest Insider Preview builds.
Gotta Go Fast
Windows 10 20H1 Insider build 18922 rolls out to the Fast ring
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Windows Insiders on the Fast ring can get their hands on a fresh new build today. Rolling out now is Windows 10 20H1 preview build 18922, which includes the usual batch of bug fixes, along with improvements to language settings and more.
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.
An update awaits
A new cumulative update is available for devices running Windows 10
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A cumulative update is available for devices running Windows 10 version 1809.
Customization
How to restore the default view for folder on Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll walk you through the easy steps to reset the folder view in File Explorer to the template default settings on Windows 10.
Transliteration!
Phonetic Indic keyboards now available for Windows 10
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Microsoft released a smart phonetic keyboard for 10 Indian languages. These keyboards improve both accuracy and speed when entering text in different languages.
The best solution for you
Is Office 2019 or Office 365 right for you?
These are the major differences between Office 2019 and Office 365 to help you decide which one to get.