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time for facetime?
FaceTime is on the way to Windows and Android, but do you care?
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no prying eyes
Vivaldi 4.0 is the browser's 'biggest launch of the year'
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mice everywhere
Apple's Universal Control made me sad for Microsoft's Mouse Without Borders
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package it up
Windows Package Manager rolls out to everyone with version 1.0
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Antivirus
Antivirus buyer's guide
Not a Windows Defender fan? These are the best free antivirus alternatives.
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The $64000 question
Do you still need antivirus in 2020? Absolutely ... but ...
Windows 10 VPNs
Free is for me
Best Free VPN Deals for May 2019
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Cover Up
How a VPN can help Xbox users
GAME ON
These are the very best VPNs for Xbox
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Better internet
Why Xbox owners should use a VPN for gaming and movies
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Protect yourself
How to get started with ExpressVPN on Windows
Probably not
Is the built-in Windows 10 VPN worth using?
The Best
Honey I shrunk the computer!
These are the best PC sticks when you're on the move
Instant computer — just add a screen. That’s the general idea behind the ultra-portable PC, but it can be hard to know which one you want. Relax, we have you covered!
Two excellent 2-in-1s face off
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 go head to head
Both the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 are excellent convertible laptops, but which one is the best? Here's what we think.
A close contest
Should you get the Surface Laptop 4 13.5 or the Dell XPS 13?
Both the Surface Laptop 4 and the Dell XPS 13 are excellent devices, but which one should you get? Here's what we think.
A Buyer's Guide
Prepare for your next trip with the best travel routers
If you're going on a trip, you need a portable travel router that not only provides a fast connection, but offers a few more uses as well. Here's the travel routers that will make dealing with Wi-Fi on your tip a breeze.
The best solution for you
Is Office 2019 or Microsoft 365 right for you?
These are the major differences between Office from Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365) and Office 2019, and we help you to decide which one is best for you.
Buyer's guide
Check out these excellent Windows 10 laptops that come with LTE support
Need a quality Windows 10 laptop that can stay connected while on the go? Check out this roundup of the best devices complete with LTE modem.
Latest Windows 10 Articles
old news
We've always known that Windows 10 support would end in 2025
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Reports and rumors around the web highlight a Microsoft support document listing the end of Windows 10 support in October 2025. This date has been known for years and isn't related to any upcoming news.
Turn it up to 11
Windows 11: Release date, price, and everything you need to know
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Microsoft's current version of Windows on the market is Windows 10, which would imply that one day a Windows 11 could launch, right? Microsoft is expected to ship a large update for Windows later this year, codenamed Sun Valley, that is said to bring with it a brand new user experience with a new Start menu, sounds, iconography, and much more.
Wireless communications
All the ways to manage Airplane mode on Windows 10
In this guide, you will learn virtually every way to enable or disable Airplane mode on Windows 10 using the desktop options, the Settings app, Lock screen, and even Command Prompt.
Boot this
Apple grants Boot Camp Windows Precision Touchpad support
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Boot Camp users, rejoice: You now have Windows Precision Touchpad support.
Such a Tease!
Windows startup sound slo-fi remix teases the future of Windows 11
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Microsoft recently posted a video teasing Windows 11. The video features a slow-fi remix of the startup sounds of Windows 95, Windows XP, and Windows 7, potentially teasing a similar feature in Windows 11.
no prying eyes
Vivaldi 4.0 is the browser's 'biggest launch of the year'
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Vivaldi 4.0 is rolling out now. The updated browser brings support for Vivaldi Translate and preview versions of Vivaldi Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader.
KUBERNETES
Siloscape malware threatens the cloud by targeting Windows containers
Palo Alto Networks' cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42 claims to have discovered the "first known malware targeting Windows containers." Based on its report, the threat Siloscape poses to cloud environments is substantial.
Patch Tuesday
Windows 10 version 21H1 June 8 2021 update is here
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Windows 10's latest update has dropped. It packs servicing stack and security improvements, among other small enhancements.
Honey I shrunk the computer!
These are the best PC sticks when you're on the move
Instant computer — just add a screen. That’s the general idea behind the ultra-portable PC, but it can be hard to know which one you want. Relax, we have you covered!
Great for productivity
Speed up menus navigation with Windows 10 underline shortcut – here's how.
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to enable and use the Alt-Underline on Windows 10.
new name and more features
Farewell Windows Virtual Desktop. Hello Azure Virtual Desktop
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Microsoft announced a name change and new features for Windows Virtual Desktop. Going forward, the service will be known as Azure Virtual Desktop.
For dual-boot systems
You can change the Windows 10 boot menu timeout, and here's how.
In this guide, we will show you four different ways that you can use to change the boot menu timeout for a dual-boot system on Windows 10.
the future is now
Do you like the name Windows 11?
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We're on the cusp of seeing the biggest Windows news drop in a long time. Could it be the unveiling of Windows 11, and if it is, is that an OS name that excites you?
It's game time!
No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle are coming to Steam
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The first two games of the beloved No More Heroes franchise are coming to PC via Steam! Come get all the juicy details right here.
The future of Windows
You can grab Microsoft's image teasing Windows 11 as a wallpaper
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Microsoft will hold an event later this month to show off the "next generation of Windows." To tease the event, Microsoft shared an image that you can now grab as a wallpaper.
UH OH
Windows Package Manager repo runs into predictable hiccup
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Submissions to the Windows Package Manager repository will now be manually reviewed to reduce duplicate entries and manifests with issues.
Episode 2
Ask Windows Central: Why do you think Sun Valley will be called Windows 11?
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Welcome to the second episode of our new series: Ask Windows Central, where we answer the communities most asked questions around Microsoft, Windows, Surface, Xbox, and the general tech industry. In today's episode, we answer questions around the Surface Duo and Android 11, Sun Valley and why we think it might be called Windows 11, and more!
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Has Microsoft already teased the next name for Windows?
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Microsoft will hold an event to announce the "next generation of Windows" later this month, and some think Microsoft has already teased its official name.
Gettin' started on the right foot
Getting started with OneDrive on Windows 10
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In this guide, we will show you the steps to start using OneDrive on Windows 10, including the steps to set it up and perform everyday tasks.
What we know
Everything we know about Windows' big Sun Valley release so far
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Microsoft is currently working on a major update for Windows 10 that is expected to debut later this year that will bring with it a refreshed design and new features that are supposed to enhance the users' workflow in 2021 and beyond. This will be the biggest update to Windows 10 since Microsoft left the OS to stagnate on the market. Microsoft wants to reinvigorate the desktop, and Sun Valley is where it all starts.
Windows event is here
Microsoft will unveil 'the next generation of Windows' on June 24
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Microsoft has announced an event taking place on June 24 where it will unveil the next generation of Windows. The event will be online, and begin at 11AM Eastern Time. The company is expected to unveil a new user interface and feature set for Windows, and possible position this new version of Windows as "Windows 11."