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- February 28
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- HP Elite x3 grabs 5th firmware update to improve low-light photos, performance and more
- Windows 10 build 15046 now rolling out to Fast ring Insiders
- Wargroove will tap into your Advance Wars nostalgia on Xbox One, Windows 10
- Fable Fortune card game will kick off into closed beta next week
- Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube review – A truly badass VR-ready gaming PC
- Minecraft console edition gets another taste of Fallout with new Battle maps
- Microsoft Wallet picks up support from Fifth Third Bank
- HP Elite x3 barcode scanner case targets retail workforce
- Torment: Tides of Numenera now available for Xbox One and PC
- Waves of Zombies lets you kick undead butt on Windows 10
- PSA: WhatsApp notifications on Windows Phone appear to be broken for some right now
- Xbox Game Pass is a new subscription service providing access to over 100 games
- Halo Wars 2 composers share the inside story of the game's spectacular soundtrack
- BBC micro:bit is a great way to get kids started with code
- Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD tower defense game is today's myAppFree deal
- Halo Wars 2 gets a demo for Xbox One and Windows 10
- A bug killing update is heading out to testers on the Xbox Insider Alpha ring
- February 27
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- Curious indie adventure Thimbleweed Park will hit Xbox One, PC on March 30
- Porsche Design's Book One is a slick (and expensive) Windows 10 2-in-1
- Windows Central Podcast 38: More Updates
- Panasonic's Toughbook CF-33 is the most ridiculous (and rugged) tablet of MWC 2017
- Google's Project Zero reveals vulnerability in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge
- HP's updated Pro x2 is a 2-in-1 tablet for the business crowd
- Panasonic's ToughBook CF-33 is a ruggedized tablet built for the great outdoors
- For a limited time you can pick up an Xbox One controller for just $39
- The truth about Apple's new iPad ads, Microsoft Surface and Windows
- New BIOS updates for Razer Blade 14 and Blade Stealth address coil whine issues
- Microsoft's Arrow Launcher for Android nabs big update with new features in tow
- Bill Gates will answer your burning questions today with a Reddit AMA
- Tower 57 will bring retro steampunk thrills to Xbox One, Windows 10 with Play Anywhere
- Minecraft reaches whopping 122 million copies sold
- This affordable accessory protects your webcam from prying eyes
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 as a Play Anywhere title
- Twitch will soon start selling you games while you watch your favorite streamers
- HP Elite x3 available on contract at Carphone Warehouse
- This RAVPower ismart is a cheap battery pack that doesn't suck
- Alcatel Idol 4S coming to Europe in June as the Pro
- You can make Windows 10 act like Windows RT with the Creators Update
- How to upgrade the Alienware Aurora R5 and R6
- Mass Effect Andromeda will feature full nudity, in deep space
- Windows 10 Cloud will run Win32 apps, but only from the Windows Store
- Alcatel Plus 12: A 2-in-1 tablet with an LTE keyboard
- The Lenovo Yoga 720 is the 15-inch GTX 1050 convertible you didn't know you wanted
- February 26
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- Riptide GP Renegade review: Arcade racing with Xbox Play Anywhere support
- Samsung Galaxy Book S Pen integrates with Adobe Photoshop
- Whoops! Target has leaked the sequel to Shadow of Mordor — Middle-earth: Shadow of War
- Samsung at MWC 2017 live stream
- Samsung reveals the Surface-like Galaxy Book, running Windows 10
- HP announces a slick Pro x2 enterprise-ready 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet PC
- Get familiar with Tableau Desktop 9 for just $14 right now!
- Beam goes Beta: Here's what's fixed, new, and broken in the latest Xbox One Beta ring build
- February 25
- February 24
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- Viber puts updates to its Windows 10 app 'on hold until further notice'
- Cloudbleed: What you need to know and what you need to do
- Windows 10 build 15042 for desktop and 15043 for Mobile now rolling out to Insiders
- Our new forums are here!
- Riptide GP: Renegade launches on Xbox One and Windows 10 with Xbox Play Anywhere
- Fallout Shelter review: The post-nuclear world is way more fun than you'd think
- 5 good reasons to keep the faith in Windows 10 Mobile
- Ever wanted to be a banana in space? You can in Prey — coming soon to Xbox One and PC
- February 23
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- Razer working to reduce excessive fan noise on late-2016 Blade 14
- MGL 23 — Watch and win Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows 10 Mobile tonight!
- AOC's latest duo of 24-inch monitors are aimed squarely at gamers
- Groove now lets you share playlists, and Movies & TV gets video overlay for Creators Update
- Sea of Thieves developers talk tactics and terrain in 'the wider world'
- Dell XPS 15 9560 nets stability fixes in first BIOS update
- Ruiner will bring gritty cyberpunk action to Xbox One and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere
- How to turn an old PC case into a test bench — and save money
- Gigantic's latest update packs a new hero, weapons, and a whole lot more
- Borderlands 2, Assassin's Creed Rogue among the latest batch of Xbox backward compatible games
- Lenovo's Yoga Book is still a great tablet — and it still has issues
- Cortana preview for Android gets a new look in India
- iO the Game is an addictive puzzler you won't want to put down
- Razer's new Power Bank will recharge your stuff and be smart about it too
- HP Omen 32 review: A huge, affordable monster of a monitor
- Dell Latitude 7280 review: A business laptop with consumer attitude
- Microsoft Selfie for iOS review: An abysmal app that's not worth your time
- Buy Office 365 for the whole family for just £50!
- Twitter adds tabs feature and much more to its Windows 10 app (Updated)
- February 22
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- How to fix Stardew Valley's funky frame-rate issues
- Ooblets, described as Harvest Moon meets Pokémon, is coming to Xbox One and PC
- Instagram will soon let you add up to 10 photos or videos to 1 post
- Microsoft announces new updates for Windows 10 Mail and Calendar apps
- Microsoft issues critical Adobe Flash Player fix after delayed Patch Tuesday
- Evolve and Borderlands 2 blast into March's Xbox Games with Gold
- MyTube! will soon destroy the official Xbox One YouTube app (video)
- A fully-featured Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows 10 Mobile launches today!
- Universal OneNote app gains password protected notes, beta features toggle and more
- Microsoft launches Skype Lite app for Android in India
- Plex Cloud is your new on-the-go media server
- Alienware Aurora R6 with Kaby Lake now shipping
- February 21
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- Killer Wireless AC-1535 drivers updated with fix for Wi-Fi connection issue
- Dropzone just might be your new favorite game on Steam
- OneDrive roadmap shows differential sync coming in Q2 2017
- Green Man Gaming now sells Xbox Play Anywhere game codes
- ZOTAC's GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme GPU benchmarks on popular games
- Retail Microsoft Stores now stocking 4K Dell XPS 15 9560 with fingerprint reader
- Your Samsung Galaxy phone's fingerprint reader will soon let you unlock your Windows 10 PC
- See how HoloLens is being used to transform operating room design
- No, Windows phone isn't dead — and it may never die
- HP Spectre x360 vs. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1: How to tell which laptop is right for you
- Resident Evil 7 Banned Footage DLC now available on Xbox One and Steam
- Lego Pull-Back Racers for Windows 10 gets your motor runnin'
- For Honor review: This brutal Xbox One multiplayer packs a double-edged sword
- Pitch your tent and wait for a catch in Euro Fishing with this week's Deals with Gold
- SoundByte SoundCloud app for Windows 10 is today's myAppFree deal
- Halo Wars 2 now available on Xbox One and Windows 10
- Chuwi's budget Hi13 2-in-1 goes on pre-order for $349
- February 20
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- Windows Central Podcast 37: Windows 10 Mobile is still dead
- Beam streaming planned to arrive on Xbox Insider Beta ring this week
- Continuum hits the road with German police concept car
- WhatsApp announces Status, its take on Snapchat Stories
- Microsoft's Surface phone should be much more than just a 'phone'
- Microsoft offers up 4 free months of Groove Music Pass
- Microsoft HoloLens successor reportedly in the works for 2019
- Our favorite anti-slip car mats for your phone
- Circle! for Windows 10 Mobile is equally addictive and challenging
- Everything you need to know about Supersampling for Oculus Rift
- Microsoft Word Flow Keyboard for iOS review: A FAR better typing experience on iPhone
- Samsung Galaxy Book is apparently a thing according to a new app
- February 19
- February 18
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- Unlocked Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 Mobile now on Amazon for $450
- Here's what's new and what's broken in today's Alpha ring Xbox Insider build
- Photo Box Pro for Windows 10 aims to elevate your images
- Windows Central Offers is giving away a Surface Book, and it could be yours!
- Mass Effect: Andromeda's new trailer delves deeper into combat changes
- Platinum Games explains why there are no plans for Nier: Automata on Xbox One [Update]
- February 17
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- The sun will set on Amazing Weather HD for Windows Phone on March 17
- Microsoft Edge picks up new Adguard Ad Blocker extension
- Beam's viewing app is going live today for Xbox Insiders
- Load your Xbox One with a bundle of 10 indie games for $20
- Windows 10 on the Surface 'coffee table' works surprisingly well
- Check out EA's Origin Access free for 7 days
- Halo Wars 2 early access kicks off for Ultimate Edition buyers
- Binge on anime with Crunchyroll for Windows 10
- How cool does Thermaltake's Core P5 case run without water cooling?
- February 16
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- Astroneer gets explosive new update for Xbox One and Windows 10
- Disqus Beta for Windows 10 picks up modern icons and reply notifications
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Project Cars now free through Games with Gold
- ASUS ZenFlip UX370 leaks with Q2 2017 launch window
- Hear the difference between Razer's mechanical keyboard switches
- Here's why it takes 24 hours to join a Windows Insider ring on PC
- Microsoft introduces new Skype Preview app for Android and iOS
- New Sea of Thieves Alpha trailer reveals a lush, expanded world, and mean, nasty skeletons
- Windows 10 Cloud is a good idea and here's why
- World-class city builder Cities: Skylines is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 this spring
- Solve the puzzles and mystery of Mystic Diary: Lost Brother
- Write smarter and faster with TextExpander on Windows
- Halo Wars 2 buyer's guide – which version is best for you?
- February 15
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- Victor Vran is coming to Xbox One with the DLC-packed Overkill Edition
- Sticky Notes for Windows 10 now lets you start a new note from the taskbar
- Topre REALFORCE RGB review: A world-class keyboard with a hefty price tag
- Retro review: Microsoft's 2008 Surface 'coffee table' in 2017
- Brexit fallout brings UK price bumps to Surface Book and Surface Pro 4
- Microsoft announces Windows Insider Program for Business
- Here's what's new in the next big Xbox One update (video)
- February 14
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- Game Troopers' iO is a new physics platformer for Windows 10 and Xbox One
- Microsoft wants a 'Digital Geneva Convention' to rein in state-sponsored cyber threats
- Amazon Echo's Alexa can now read your Microsoft calendar
- Forget iTunes! Rip CDs with Exact Audio Copy (EAC)
- Dell XPS 13 vs. HP Spectre x360: 13-inch Ultrabook battle royale!
- Microsoft delays Patch Tuesday updates over 'last minute issue'
- Hitman: Absolution comes to Xbox One backward compatibility
- HP Spectre x360 13t now available in dark ash silver with FHD display
- Build 2017 general registration is now open
- Microsoft Garage's latest app takes the hassle out of searching your email inbox
- Microsoft's Outlook.com Premium now open to everyone in the U.S.
- See all your social networks in one place with Harvester Messenger, today's myAppFree Deal
- For Honor beginner's guide: all factions, hero list, combat tips, tricks, and more
- The physical release of Halo Wars 2 on PC has been cancelled for North America
- Should you buy a PC test bench case or build one?
- This week's Deals with Gold take you to Los Santos in GTA V
- Experience brutal medieval action in For Honor – available now for Xbox One
- Several app fixes rolling out with the latest Xbox Insider Alpha ring build
- February 13
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- What Valve's move to kill Steam Greenlight really means
- Windows Central Podcast 36: Neon Teased
- Intel adds support for Vulkan graphics API on Windows
- Intel's 8th-generation Core chips are coming in the second half of 2017
- Microsoft shows off HoloLens Spectator View rig
- Razer Blade gets even beastlier with Kaby Lake and 4K
- Dell XPS Tower SE 8910 review: A budget-priced PC powerhouse
- Budget-friendly Lenovo Miix 320 2-in-1 leaks ahead of possible MWC debut
- 10 awesome apps that ARE available on Windows 10
- Halo Wars 2 preview: A stirring start to what could be an instant classic
- Unboxing and hands on with the new Logitech BRIO 4K webcam with Windows Hello
- February 12
- February 11
- February 10
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- For Honor's latest trailer shows you how to make your hero your own
- Beam streaming is now live on the Xbox Insider Alpha ring
- Dell to start certifying external graphics options for its XPS notebooks
- Valve is killing Steam Greenlight
- Sniper Elite 4 season pass detailed alongside new launch trailer
- What Android and iPhone users need to know about Windows phone
- Spheroids hits the Windows Store as the latest Xbox Play Anywhere game
- Xbox One vs. Xbox One S — It's not all about 4K
- Prove you're a real rocket man in Space Settlers Pro for Windows 10 Mobile
- Why Microsoft's original Surface Pro is still a great 2-in-1
- A new Xbox Insider build is coming to the Alpha ring — here's what's new, fixed, and broken
- Destiny 2 still set for a 2017 launch
- February 9
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- Windows 10 Mobile build 15031 for Fast Ring released to Insiders
- Telerik open sources its UI controls for building Universal Windows Platform apps
- Resident Evil 7 guide: How to get the Grenade Launcher
- Minecraft aims for your sweet tooth with the Candy Pack for Windows 10 and Pocket Editions
- HP Elite x3 gets a mobile barcode scanner for retail users
- Groove Music gets new exploration features on Android and iOS
- Visual Studio 2017 will launch on March 7
- Rocket League will heat things up with Hot Wheels on February 21
- Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty City come to Xbox backward compatibility
- WhatsApp for Windows Phone updated with UI tweaks to the pivot menu and more
- Microsoft outs new roadmap site for Office 365
- Torment: Tides of Numenera's new story trailer gives you a taste of what's to come
- Defeat the Baboons and Save the Girl in Banana Island – Bobo's Epic Tale
- Microsoft is NOT opening Xbox One to all UWP games ... but should it?
- Start your engines: Project Cars 2 is coming in 2017
- Crypt of the Necrodancer review: Master music and role-playing on Xbox One
- February 8
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- Kodi is coming to Windows 10 and Xbox One as a full UWP app
- Outlook Mail updated for Fast ring Insiders with colorful contact icons
- Introducing the Windows Central Laptop Buyer's Guide
- Microsoft just gave us a sneak peek at Windows 10's upcoming 'Project NEON' design language
- Universal Windows Platform 'Compact Overlay Mode' is likely your Xbox Snap Mode replacement
- Bing Maps can now show real-time traffic data in 55 countries
- Microsoft announces Windows Platform bug tracker and UWP roadmap
- Windows 10 build 15031 now available for Insiders on PC
- Hacking for Dummies eBook is available for free through Feb. 15
- Flaw in some Intel Atom chips has reportedly been bricking products for at least 18 months
- The Windows 10 Creators Update is now feature complete
- Windows Phone continues hold on small sliver of global market share, Kantar reports
- HP Stream 11 x360 first impressions - A budget convertible with flair
- Kingston's HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical keyboard now available with brown and red switches
- Win32 app block on Windows 10 'Cloud' has already been bypassed
- Last night's 170201-2341 Xbox Insider Build is making its way to the Beta ring
- February 7
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- Hands on with the new Xbox One dashboard, Guide, multitasking and more
- Skype shares the love with new Valentine's Day virtual cards and Mojis
- You can now download Fallout Shelter for Xbox One and Windows 10 right here [Update]
- Surface Studio graphics showdown: NVIDIA GTX 980m vs. NVIDIA GTX 965m
- Lego Indiana Jones hits Xbox One backward compatibility
- Gears of War 4's February update is here with Valentine's goodies, new maps and more
- Logitech's M720 Triathlon is my new favorite mouse
- Logitech announces new beastly 4K webcam with Windows Hello, HDR support and more
- Microsoft fully retires Photosynth with website shutdown
- Why Microsoft's Surface 3 still stacks up in 2017
- Microsoft Store serves up big savings on anime movies and TV shows
- Xbox's Mike Ybarra and Kareem Choudhry have been promoted to VPs at Microsoft
- Microsoft launches Surface Hub trial and subscription programs
- Surface Studio vs Apple iMac: Microsoft is the new king of the desktop
- Arcadian is an outer-space treasure quest for Windows 10
- Forza Horizon 3 developer to open a new studio for non-racing project
- What it's like to win a Foursquare Swarm Challenge
- Xbox head Phil Spencer on Xbox 360 emulator for Windows 10: 'Never say never'
- HP Stream 11 x360 unboxing and hands on
- Pre-load the For Honor open beta before the battle begins on February 9
- Everything you need to know about Rainbow Six Siege's Velvet Shell update
- Ebates launches extension to get you cash back in Microsoft Edge
- Here's what's new, fixed and broken in the latest Xbox Insider Alpha ring build
- February 6
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- HP Spectre x360 13 now available with bundled digital pen
- Lenovo refreshes its powerful ThinkPad P Series pro laptops
- Windows Central Podcast 35: Cloudy Skies
- How to connect a Surface Book to an external display
- Forza Horizon 3 will pick up 7 new rides with the Playseat Car Pack
- Prepare for battle with the Halo Wars 2 cinematic launch trailer
- Pick up Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One for just $23 [Update]
- OneNote updated for Fast ring Insiders with password protected notebook sections and more
- Having trouble signing into your Microsoft account on Windows Phone 8.1? You're not alone [Update]
- Microsoft among 97 tech companies legally opposing Trump's travel ban
- Wacky PC-gaming design has gone too far
- February 5
- February 4
- February 3
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- Xbox One Insiders in the Beta ring will receive their first Windows 10 Creators Update build today
- FCC drops all inquiries into Binge On and other zero-rating programs
- Ultimate finishers are coming to Killer Instinct for free on Valentine's Day
- Fallout Shelter is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 as an Xbox Play Anywhere title
- Older versions of Skype's desktop app will stop working on March 1
- Microsoft releases ISOs for Windows 10 build 15025
- Microsoft kills Project Osaka for Office 365 while still in preview
- HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 with Sure View integrated privacy screen now up for purchase
- Package Tracker retires from the Windows Store
- 5 Seconds! offers a fresh take on Windows 10 word games
- Unlock the power of Machine Learning with this Python training bundle
- Razer Kraken Pro V2 review: A quality gaming headset that won't break the bank
- Resident Evil 7 How To Guide: Shake a Dummy's hand and solve Lucas' happy birthday videotape puzzle
- February 2
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- Resident Evil 7 Guide: How to get the shotgun
- New Dell XPS 15 (9560) and XPS 13 (9360) now available with fingerprint scanners
- If Microsoft doesn't kill at BUILD 2017, the Surface phone may be dead on arrival
- New Xbox One Insider build is live, detailing fixes and known issues
- Windows 10 Mobile build 15025 rolling out to Insiders in the Fast ring
- Microsoft asks Trump administration for exceptions to immigration ban
- The Microsoft Schools Program wants to help bring technology to the classroom
- Does Windows 10 Mobile have a future?
- BBC iPlayer app for Windows Phone to be retired in April
- NVIDIA GTX 1080 vs. GTX 1070: Which GPU offers the best value?
- Turn It is a deliciously difficult Windows 10 platform game
- February 1
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- Instagram for Windows 10 Mobile now lets you save pictures from your feed
- Windows 10 build 15025 now rolling out for Insiders on PC
- Windows 10 now claims more than 25% of the OS market, according to NetMarketShare
- 4 things we want in a Surface 4 powered by ARM
- Intel Core i3, i5 and i7: Which processor is best for you?
- EE cans its Windows phone app, tells you to use the mobile site instead
- Resident Evil 7 guide: How to beat Jack Baker's wife, Marguerite, in the Greenhouse boss fight
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