Manual shut down
Save big now! Microsoft has Surface Laptop 3 discounted by $400
Windows 10
Windows 10 Apps
Forget FLoC
Every browser maker but Google is going against FLoC
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powerful toys
PowerToys brings back video conference mute tool
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One last chance
Today's your last chance to download Microsoft's Translator app for Windows
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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 ...
What does it mean
19 common antivirus terms explained
Windows 10 VPNs
Probably not
Is the built-in Windows 10 VPN worth using?
The old-fashioned way
You too can manually configure a VPN connection on Windows 10
GAME ON
These are the very best VPNs for Xbox
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Need a VPN on Windows? These are your best options.
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Free is for me
Best Free VPN Deals for May 2019
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The Best
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.
Antivirus buyer's guide
Not a Windows Defender fan? These are the best free antivirus alternatives.
Many people swear by Windows Defender, but others want different protection without having to pay an arm and a leg. Here are the best free antivirus alternatives to Windows Defender.
Blow up that display
These external monitors go perfectly with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an excellent laptop, but what if you want to project the display onto a larger screen? You'll need an external monitor for that. Here are our favorite options.
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!
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.
shut up and drive
These tools will help you keep your PC's drivers updated
Windows 10 does a good job of updating your PC's drivers, but third-party tools can help you clean up and optimize your system. Here are the best tools to keep your Windows 10 PC's drivers up to date.
Latest Windows 10 Articles
Manual shut down
This is how you shut down a local or remote PC with Command Prompt
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the Command Prompt to shutdown and restart your computer or a device in the network running Windows 10.
Get it working again.
Here's what you can do if Windows 10 update KB5001330 is causing issues
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to get rid of the update KB5001330 to fix profile, gaming, and BSoD problems with the Windows 10 October 2020 Update and May 2020 Update.
Forget FLoC
Every browser maker but Google is going against FLoC
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Several major browser makers have turned down Google's FLoC technology, including Microsoft, Mozilla, Brave, and Vivaldi. The controversial technology takes a new approach to advertising based on user data.
not quite dead
Microsoft clarifies that Timeline isn't going away on Windows 10
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Windows 10's Timeline feature is losing a major functionality for normal users, but it isn't leaving Windows 10 entirely.
Linux and Windows 10X
You'll soon be able to make your Linux system look like Windows 10X
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A new distro of Linux will soon be available that makes your system look like Windows 10X. It will feature a centralized Start Menu and an overall look that resembles Microsoft's upcoming operating system.
powerful toys
PowerToys brings back video conference mute tool
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Microsoft PowerToys just received an update to version 0.36.0. The update brings back the video conference mute feature that makes it easy to mute your camera or microphone.
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.
Create a Surface workstation
Is the Surface Dock 2 the best addition to your Surface Laptop 4?
The Surface Dock 2 is an excellent docking station, but is it a good fit for the Surface Laptop 4? Here's what we think.
By Zeus!
Here's how Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 differ from USB4 and USB 3.0
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Port technology is currently a bit of a mess. Or has it always been a bit of a mess? In any case, we explain how all these different technologies differ so you can get what you need.
Networking help
How to get back online after a Windows 10 update breaks your internet
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In this guide, we'll walk you through the troubleshooting steps to fix network connectivity issues after installing an update on Windows 10.
Are you on the Inside
Windows 10 build 21359 now available for Dev channel Insiders
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Windows Insiders in the Dev channel can now grab build 21359. The build doesn't include any new features but has a long list of changes, improvements, and fixes.
Crossing platforms
Windows 10 can now run on Apple's M1 MacBooks
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Parallels Desktop 16.5 brings native support for Mac computers with Apple's M1 chips. The new version is more energy-efficient and brings better performance than using Parallels on Intel-based hardware.
Update time!
Patch Tuesday brings updates to every supported version of Windows 10
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Microsoft just rolled out its Patch Tuesday updates for every supported version of Windows 10. If your PC is on Windows 10 version 1909, 2004, or 20H2, you have an update waiting.
We can count
Thunderbolt 4 is here. This is why it matters and how you can use it.
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Goodbye, Thunderbolt 3. Thunderbolt 4 is slowly taking over and you've no doubt seen it in some modern Ultrabooks. Here's the low-down on this technology evolution.
Mightier than the sword
Should you buy the Surface Slim Pen for Surface Laptop 4?
The Surface Slim Pen is Microsoft's most advanced digital stylus, but should you buy it for the Surface Laptop 4? Here's what we think.
Antivirus buyer's guide
Not a Windows Defender fan? These are the best free antivirus alternatives.
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Many people swear by Windows Defender, but others want different protection without having to pay an arm and a leg. Here are the best free antivirus alternatives to Windows Defender.
Plenty of good options
Here are all of the Surface Laptop 4's available colors
The Surface Laptop 4 is available now, and there are several different color options that you can choose from when purchasing one. Here's what they are.
Picture this
Ink Calendar for Windows 10 now lets you add images to your calendar
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Ink Calendar for Windows 10 now lets you add images to your calendar. The same update also improves the experience for viewing ink from your month view.
Sync it up
OneDrive will soon handle large files better on Windows 10
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Microsoft is testing the 64-bit OneDrive sync client for Windows. The new client should handle large files and large collections of files better than the current 32-bit version.
One last chance
Today's your last chance to download Microsoft's Translator app for Windows
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Microsoft's Translator app for Windows 10 won't be available after today. You can grab it now, and it will continue to work, but it won't receive any additional updates or technical support going forward.
Build video
Hands-on with Windows 10 build 21354 showcasing new changes and features
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We're back with another Windows Central build video walkthrough. Today, we're taking a look at Windows 10 build 21354 that was just released in the Insider Dev Channel. It's the first co_release build, but that doesn't mean there aren't new changes to check out.