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The best solution for you
Is Office 2019 or Office 365 right for you?
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up in arms
Dear Serif, why aren't the Affinity apps optimized for Windows 10 on ARM?
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Refreshing
Alexa for Windows 10 gains Drop In support and fresh new look
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Antivirus
Windows vs. Mac Antivirus: What's different & which is right for you
Free antivirus software is good enough for most people, here's why
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Buyer's guide
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19 common antivirus terms explained
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Latest Windows 10 Articles
Stay Focused!
You can now filter out background noise on Microsoft Teams – here's how.
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Background noise can quickly ruin an online meeting. This guide will show you the steps to enable or disable background noise suppression for meetings and calls on Microsoft Teams.
Disable it for good
Permanently disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
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Windows 10 doesn't include an option to uninstall the Windows Defender Antivirus, but you can still disable the security feature permanently, and in this guide, we show you the steps on how to perform this task in three different ways.
New build!
Windows 10 build 20270 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel
After a week long break, Microsoft is back with a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build for those in the Dev Channel. Today's build is 20270 and is packing mostly bug fixes, with a notable new addition to Cortana. The Cortana app can now index and search for files saved on your PC, all with your voice.
Performance control
Improve drive performance with Windows 10 disk write caching – here's how
In this guide, we show you the steps to enable or disable write caching to improve external storage performance or protect data integrity on Windows 10.
Switching devices
Yes, you can transfer a Windows 10 license to a new PC — here's how.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to successfully transfer a Windows 10 product key to another device to save money when retiring an old system and building a new one.
Getting Ugly
This year's Windows Ugly Sweater supports Girls Who Code
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You can grab a Windows Ugly Sweater this now. The sweaters often sell out quickly, so you'll want to grab one while you can. There are designs based on MS Paint, Windows XP, and Windows 95.
The sweet spot
On this week's podcast ... Project Latte, Lenovo ThinkPad Fold, and more!
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, we've got an incredibly packed episode for you! Daniel just took delivery of a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Zac reports on what to expect for Windows 10 in 2021. They also discuss Android apps coming to Windows 10 along with Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 rumors.
one more update
One last cumulative update for Windows 10 rolls out before holiday break
Microsoft is taking a break over the month of December for preview release updates, but it released one last one just before November ended.
All the screens
FancyZone on PowerToys will soon improve its multi-monitor support
PowerToys has a FancyZone feature that allows you to customize how windows appear on your screen. Soon, the feature will have an improved interface for setting it up on multiple monitors.
Windows 10 tips for beginners
How to mount and dismount ISO files on Windows 10 without extra software
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In this guide, you'll learn the steps to mount and unmount an ISO file on Windows 10 using File Explorer and PowerShell.
all the updates
Microsoft releases first Windows Feature Experience Pack to Insiders
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Microsoft sent out the first Windows Feature Experience Pack to Insiders this week. The process allows Microsoft to send out updates for features and experiences developed independently of Windows 10 updates.
Duel of the convertibles
We pit the HP ENVY x360 15 against the Lenovo Yoga C740 15
Both the Lenovo Yoga C740 and the HP ENVY x360 15 are great convertible devices, but which one should you actually buy? Here are our thoughts.
All the apps
Which Android apps and games would you like to use on your PC?
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With reports of Android apps potentially coming to Windows swirling, we want to know which Android apps and games you'd like to use on your PC.
Android on Windows
Microsoft’s ‘Project Latte’ aims to bring Android apps to Windows 10
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Microsoft is working on a software solution that would allow app developers to bring their Android apps to Windows 10 with little to no code changes by packaging them as an MSIX and allowing developers to submit them to the Microsoft Store. The project is codenamed 'Latte' and I'm told it could show up as soon as next year.
The best solution for you
Is Office 2019 or Office 365 right for you?
These are the major differences between Office from Microsoft 365 and Office 2019, and we help you to decide which one is best for you.
Controller customization
Remapping Xbox One controller buttons on Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to remap the Xbox controller buttons on Windows 10, whether you have a standard Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller (or Series 2), or Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Black Friday price tacking
Shop smarter on Amazon with The Camelizer. Here's how.
In this guide, you'll learn the steps to get started with The Camelizer web browser extension to check Amazon products' price history to help you avoid bad deals during Black Friday 2020.
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.
Sunny times ahead
Here's what to expect from Windows 10 in 2021
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The year is almost over, so it’s time to look ahead to 2021 and see what we can expect from Windows in 2021. Windows 10 has taken somewhat of a backseat when it comes to major features or OS changes in the last couple of years, but that appears to be about to change as Microsoft aims to refocus on the OS in big ways next year.
edits made easy
You can grab Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 for only $60 right now
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 is already a good photo editor that doesn't require a subscription, but it's even more of a bargain now, thanks to a big sale.
The ultimate guide
Microsoft Edge has the best tools for Black Friday – here's how to use them
In this guide, we'll show you three tips to shop smarter and save money during the Black Friday sales event using Microsoft Edge on Windows 10.