W10P Dock & LG V20

I use a Windows Phone Dock at work to handle personal stuff using my retired Idol 4S continuum function. Today I plugged in my V20 to charge and was shocked when it recognized the keyboard, mouse and monitor!! Wow! The keyboard and mouse functioned perfectly and phone screen was duplicated on monitor. Not quit continuum, but the W10M dock was functioning with my V20. Anyone try this yet? Is there an app to scale display for larger monitors?

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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 progression system tweaked in response to beta

The Star Wars: Battlefront 2 beta occurred a few weeks ago and since then many gamers have provided feedback to EA regarding the progression system.
If you had enough spare funds, you could easily become the most powerful player around by collecting Epic Star Cards from crates. Luckily, the company decided to make some much-needed changes so that the game is fair for everyone. The changes as a result of the beta are listed below.

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Cannot add a second MS account?!

Is anyone else having this issue, or has encountered it before?

Lumia 640 dual-SIM. I installed the latest insider Release Preview version 15254.1 and then Reset the phone to factory settings.

Now I can NOT add secondary MS accounts at all. They only get added as "Accounts used by other apps" and not as "Email, calendar, and contacts", which means I cannot manage them and cannot change their name or sync settings, e.g. "As items arrive", "Download email from: any time", etc.

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What is going on?! I'm unable to sync my older emails because I cannot change the sync range. Infuriating.

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OneDrive cloud space and local drive space

Hello,

Currently my local drive holds a lot of info that syncs with OneDrive. I want to to save hard drive space. How can I use my Windows Explorer to drop files into OneDrive, have them upload and just create a pointer?

If copy and paste from my hard drive OneDrive folder, will the pointer be copied or the actual files. i.e. drop some files on to USB key.

Thanks,

Mr. V

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Windows Hello not working on Idol 4s

Hello,

Windows Hello is not working my Idol 4s!
The finger print does. But trying to set up the facial recognition - I am greeted by a warning that something is preventing it....not sure what that is...

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Anyone else?

Anyone get it working with this phone?

Thanks

Mr. V

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Ubisoft details November's Assassin's Creed Origins content

Assassin's Creed Origins launched a few days ago and Ubisoft is already planning a number of changes in November.
Not only will the game get a new mode, but there are plenty of costume packs coming as well. Here's everything you should expect in Assassin's Creed Origins in November.

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Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two Episode 4 gets new trailer

Telltale Games and Mojang have shared a new trailer for the fourth episode of Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two.
Episode Four, called Below the Bedrock, will be available for download on November 7, 2017 on Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and a range of other devices.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two has been rather thrilling so far. After narrowly escaping from the Administrator's prison, our hero Jesse and the remaining fugitives discover not just a forgotten city, but an entire hidden world buried deep beneath the bedrock. The team quickly learns that the hidden world isn't abandoned. They'll have to win over the inhabitants, face new challenges, and find out the truth behind the Administrator's origins.


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How can they muck it up so much (Now my favourites have gone)

It's getting silly, yesterday all my wife's contacts, today all my favourites and reading lists in edge, I like playing with computers but this is just too much, nothing seems very stable at the moment (Not in insiders).

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Microsoft brings Office 365 to 96 new markets around the globe

Office 365 is now available in an additional 96 markets around the globe.

The majority of new markets are concentrated in Africa, with additional new markets in South America the southwestern Pacific.

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds now marketed as 'console exclusive' on Xbox One

Microsoft appears to have shifted marketing for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, referring to the game as "Xbox One console exclusive."
Earlier this year Microsoft picked up PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for the Xbox One, marking its console debut after an unmatched wave of success via Steam's Early Access program. When first revealed for the platform, Microsoft carefully marketed the game as a "console launch exclusive" – an ambiguous term, which pointed toward a wider rollout at a later date.

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Maps app, data for voice navigation

14393.1770, Lumia 730 Dual SIM

No pending system updates, nor app updates.

If to start route navigation every time the maps app stresses me was missing language files needed to hear thinks like street names. It invites to continue to hear basic directions or open speech settings to download my language. However every attempt to change speech settings results in return to navi app after bunch of seconds without any other reaction. Also if to try edit Speech settings (Language and Region) it is not possible to enter that settings sub-region - Windows returns to All Apps.

How to fix it? Set region is Germany. German language is installed too.

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8-Bit Adventure Anthology Vol. One review: Three classic adventure games for Xbox One

Three classic eighties adventures return.
Retro game collections allow players to experience classic games on modern platforms, often with welcome enhancements. 8-bit Adventure Anthology collects three classic NES/Mac point-and-click games: Shadowgate, Uninvited, and Déjà Vu, in a simple package. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better example of adventure game history on Xbox One!

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Preorders now live for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on Xbox One

Preorders for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds physical Xbox One release are now live, priced at $29.99.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has become one of the biggest success stories of 2017 – launching via Steam's Early Access program and soon climbing the charts as one of the biggest names in PC gaming. Microsoft recently picked up the title as a console launch exclusive too, with an Xbox One release on track for later this year via its Xbox Game Preview program.

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Dark Souls-like The Surge to get amusement park expansion

Dark Souls-like The Surge is set in a dystopian future as Earth nears the end of its life.
Those who remain in overpopulated cities must work to survive as social programs become saturated by an aging population and increasing environmental disasters. The world is bleak and individuals have to head out to the suburbs seeking jobs. In order to increase their productivity, exoskeletons are fused onto individuals. This is where the problems begin for Warren on his first day on the job. Unlike other such games, The Surge focuses on targeting particular body parts on your enemies. If you're able to slice them off, you can equip them.

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Amazon Prime Video now available globally on Xbox One

Amazon Prime Video is launching globally and going up for download in six new markets on Xbox One.

Microsoft has announced that Xbox One owners in Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, and India can now download the Amazon Prime Video app from the Microsoft Store and start streaming on Xbox One.

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Get spooky (and win) with our Halloween stream playing The Evil Within 2

Join Windows Central this Halloween for an especially spooky (and horrifying) journey in The Evil Within 2 for Xbox One.
It's that time of the year again – things are about to get spooky with Windows Central's Halloween live stream! Deviating from our regular streaming schedule, later today we'll be hosting a special Halloween stream on Microsoft's streaming network, Mixer. Join our Xbox Editor, Matt Brown and Senior Editor, Zac Bowden, for a gruesome and intense journey in The Evil Within 2 – the latest survival horror game from Bethesda. And yes, they're very bad at dealing with horror (especially Matt).

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for Xbox One drops Dec. 12, 2017

Microsoft is working with Bluehole to bring PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) to Xbox One, and finally, we have a launch date.
PUBG will hit the Xbox One and Xbox One X with 4K enhancements on December 12, 2017, as part of the Xbox Game Preview program.
Bluehole also revealed that "version 1.0" of PUBG is still on track for a December launch for PC, while acknowledging that they'll continue bringing the same community-driven development cycle to both Xbox and PC versions of the game.

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Fast-paced arcade racing game Onrush hits Xbox One in 2018

Recently, Codemasters and Deep Silver announced a brand new arcade racing game called Onrush.
Onrush will bring all-action, gravity-defying racing back to consoles when it launches on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in Summer 2018. The game is developed by the team formerly known as Evolution Studios, the game makers behind Sony's Driveclub, After their closure, Evolution Studios was acquired by Codemasters and that team is making Onrush.

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Touchscreen doesn't work after W10 Fall Update

Hello,

I updated a few days ago to the Fall Update and now I have a strange problem.

The Touchscreen works as long as the keyboard is connected. When I go in tablet mode, W10 recognises it (the popup screen shows) but the touchscreen is dead; no reaction.

I've tried to install all possible Tabpro S driver packs I could find, no luck. Did a complete reset, same result: no luck.

Any of you have had this and maybe can give me a hint?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Ton

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Microsoft executive Julie Larson-Green leaving company after 25 years

Julie Larson-Green, a Microsoft executive who has served in several posts during her tenure, is leaving Microsoft after 25 years.
ZDNet reports that Larson-Green made the announcement in a Facebook post, saying that she is "leaving Microsoft to pursue new adventures in building great teams and customer-first products."
Larson-Green has filled a number of different roles during her 25 years with Microsoft. She previously worked in user interface design for Microsoft's Office apps before heading to the Windows team under Steven Sinofsky.

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Microsoft launches dedicated Xbox Insider blog

Microsoft is giving Xbox Insiders their own space to check out what's new with the Insider program.

Microsoft explains that the new Xbox Insider blog will be a dedicated spot where it can ensure "all Xbox Insider-related news is in one convenient location.

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Solution needed to getting windows phone to connect to VPN router

Okay, first let me say any ideas are appreciated, but from my research so far the solution I need might be a real challenge for anyone, even the very tech savvy !

Let me first tell you what I am trying to do and the equipment I am trying to do it with.

All I want to do is to have just one ip network security camera on my home LAN that we can view remotely with our windows phones when we are away from our home WIFI and need to use our data plan.** Sounds simple right ?, but further down you'll see what obstacles I am running into !

Here is*our equipment:

Windows Phones:* Nokia Lumia 1520 and Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE (both running Windows mobile 8.1)

VPN* Router:* ASUS RT-ACRH13* http://ift.tt/2zlg6yx

IP Camera:* HIKVISION DS-2CD2342WD-I** DS-2CD2342WD-I-Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd.

The easy and simple solution would be if there was a windows phone client for OpenVPN but as far as I know there is not any yet.

Now (unless I'm mistaken) I'm finding out the windows phones vpn option "L2TP over IPsec" requires the vpn router to have a "L2TP over IPsec" server and it seems consumer class vpn routers only have OpenVPN servers which windows phones can't connect to and the business class vpn routers that do have a "L2TP over IPsec" server are way too expensive (over $200 and up) for the average home user on a budget and especially for me being retired on social security.

I have been asking for help on an ip camera forum but so far the only safe solutions offered were switching to android phones (not an option as our windows phones are fairly new) or getting a very expensive business class router, also not an option being on a budget on social security.

The other options that would work other than what I just mentioned were said to be very unsafe security-wise, and that is either port forwarding or using Hikvision P2P camera viewing service.

I'm somewhat tech savvy in general, but ip cameras and VPN is a new area for me and I'm quickly finding out the tech industry does not make it easy when it comes to compatibility options with windows phones.

It would be very much appreciated if any network savvy techs could look at my router specs at the link above and offer any other solution for having a working VPN connection to our Windows phones so we can remotely view our security camera thru data when we are away from our home WIFI.

Thanks !

Gary

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Mixer is getting a complete overhaul on Android and iOS

The Mixer app for Android and iOS is getting a complete overhaul.

Mixer has announced a revamped version of its mobile app is now rolling out to beta testers on Android and iOS.

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Deal: Top Deals of multiple VPN providers @bestVPNdeals

Deals of the best VPN providers like NordVPN, PureVPN, VyperVPN, Private Internet Access etc ... are available this Halloween.


NordVPN: 2 years for $3.29 = 72% reduction with guaranteed refund within 30 days.

PIA: 1 year for $3.33 = 52% discount with guaranteed refund within 7 days.

PureVPN: 1 year $5.75 therefore 68% discount with guaranteed refund within 7 days.

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Surface Pro (2017) vs Surface Pro 4?

Hello all.
I'm looking for a replacement for my 5 year old laptop.
Decided to try MS product.

Spec will be

i5
256gb
8gb ram

Which one is value for money between this 2?

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The Ultimate GPU Buyer's Guide

It's not rocket science, but purchasing a GPU can be a rather daunting task. Here's our buyer's guide to help you make the perfect choice.
Should you wish to not only work but play on your PC, you'll need to look at investing in a capable GPU. The Graphics Processing Unit is responsible for rendering everything you see on-screen, as well as taking workloads off the CPU when working through calculations. The last thing you want to do when purchasing a new GPU is to waste your money on an old one or one that's not powerful enough to do what you need.

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Trekstor bringing its WinPhone 5 to Kickstarter in November

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Trekstor is apparently gearing up to bring a new Windows phone to market in Germany.

The Trekstor WinPhone 5 was initially spotted in a listing on the German Microsoft Store in September after being on display at IFA 2017.

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Watch an engineer's tour of the new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced

Take a look at some of the engineering work that went into the new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced.

Microsoft today announced that the long-awaited Surface Pro with LTE will be available starting in December for business customers.

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The ultimate Windows 10 Fall Creators Update resource guide

Do you still have questions about the new features and changes in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update? Here are the answers.
Windows 10's Fall Creators Update (version 1709) has been officially out since October 17, 2017, and it's gradually rolling out to millions of compatible devices across the globe.
In this new release, Windows 10 brings a new set of small and big features and improvements, including visual changes, support for emoji, and even a better handwriting experience. OneDrive Files On-Demand brings placeholders back. You can now link your phone to your PC for a new cross-device experience. Microsoft Edge gets vastly improved. You can now shut down your device with voice commands, there are better accessibility tools, and much more.
Whether you're already running the latest version of Windows 10 or you're planning to install it soon, in this guide, you'll find answers to the most common questions to get to know everything that is new with the Fall Creators Update.

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Core i7 Surface Laptop now available and shipping in more colors

Microsoft has added a little more color to its Core i7 Surface Laptop lineup.

If you've been holding off on picking up Surface Laptop in anticipation of more color options on the top-end models, the wait is over.

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Top 15 scariest Xbox enemies

As we celebrate all things spooky and scary this Halloween, it would be criminal not to look back upon some of the terrifying and fear-inducing foes Xbox users have faced over the years.
Horror is a genre that has been an entertainment staple for decades. Whether in literature, film, or television, it's a genre that has become dear to our hearts. Video games are not an exception to this, and thus, the genre has flourished in the Xbox market. This Halloween, I asked myself, "What are the scariest Xbox enemies in history?"
This article is my answer to that question. Here's my list of the top 15 spookiest and most frightening foes ever encountered on the Xbox console.

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6 Xbox One games to help you forget that Mario guy

Everyone is talking about Mario (again). But if you're on the Xbox, what do you have for a cutesy retro fix?
Mario is here. Again. One of the most talked about games of the year is Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch.
And that's fine if you have a Switch. Much of Mario's appeal is that it's both nostalgia-filled and family friendly. Xbox One has plenty of games that fit that bill, and here are six we've picked out to help you forget about that guy in the red hat.

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Chime in: What are you doing with your old Windows phones?

What are you doing with your old, abandoned Windows phones? We want to know!
Now that the Windows phone ship has sailed, we want to know how you're using your old and beaten Windows phones in 2017. We know there are several of you who are still using Windows phone full time, and to you, I say God bless you. But for the rest of the world who switched away, what did you do with it?

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I lost my outlook contacts

I lost my outlook contacts... People app every time saying attention required on outlook account n not able to sync....help me to catch my contacts

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This $27 iClever ultra slim keyboard can fold up and fit in your pocket

Unfold, connect, and get to work.
Is this deal for me?
The iClever portable folding ultra slim keyboard is down to $26.99 with code TV2QFY6V on Amazon. This keyboard has been selling for around $35 recently and was down to $30 for much of the summer. This deal is the lowest it has dropped since 2016.


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Where are Groove Pass subscribers going?

I just finished cancelling all my Groove Passes (i had three, one for me, my wife and my daughter). I just bought a Spotify family membership (that's one nice thing about the move). I will say that Spotify app isn't nearly as responsive or powerful as the Groove app. It would be nice if Microsoft would just give Spotify the Groove app and let Spotify place it in front of their music database/collection. I don't care who is hosting the music on the back-end. I just want the front-end/end-user experience i have grown to love with Groove (which for a while stunk as XBOX Music, but got much better). Also, i want to be able to build a playlist of songs i own and songs i save in Spotify. Groove would be better for that.

What are others doing as they cancel their Groove pass subscriptions?

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Deal: PureVPN Halloween offer 1+1 year subscription with 70% off

A few dollars less than last time but good if you've been holding out for an existing subscription to expire and need to buy soon. You would still have 7 days to redeem if you want to squeeze out every last minute. Deal ending November 5, 2017.

Limited Time Offer: Grab PureVPN Halloween deal for low as $3.25 /month and enjoy these exclusive features:

• World's fastest VPN service
• Antivirus /Anti-malware with IDS/IPS technology
• Content Filtering
• Web Filtering
• App Blocker
• WebRTC Leak Protection and many more…

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NextVR is a great first step for sports content on Windows Mixed Reality

NextVR is one of the early apps for Windows Mixed Reality. And it's bringing immersive sports content and more to your eyeballs.
Windows Mixed Reality isn't just about games, albeit there is going to be plenty on that front (especially when SteamVR support arrives). By the very nature of being immersed inside a head-mounted display (HMD), you're putting yourself at the center of whatever content you're enjoying.
360-degree video has been growing in popularity, but we're looking beyond just content that's there to showcase the technology. What about enjoying sports in Windows Mixed Reality? Thanks to NextVR, that ball is already rolling.

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POLL: How long is the battery life of your Surface Pro 2017?

Considering that battery life is one of their selling point this time, it would be interesting to see how the actual battery life of the SP2017 is like. Of course, none of us will actually get the best-case-scenario 13.5 hours with our average usage pattern, and thats fine. Thats just a fact with an advertising. What I would actually like to see is how it actually fares in real life, with the usage pattern of the average Surface Pro owners.

Without further ado, here's the link to the poll http://ift.tt/2zTwceF

(I had to use an external poll service because I post this on several forums and Reddit to get as many examples as possible. It is also great to let forum lurkers, the people who dont sign in, to join in)

If you have any tips and tricks about the battery life, be sure to share it down below :)

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If you're not sure about your battery life, Windows has logged your battery life since you first setup the device. Here's how you can see your average battery life:

1. Open a command prompt. You can press Win+R, and type cmd in, and enter.

2. In the command prompt, copy and paste the command below, and press Enter.

powercfg /batteryreport /output %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\battery_report.html

3. Double click/tap on the battery_report.html file on your desktop to open and see your battery usage report in your default web browser (ex: Microsoft Edge).

4. Your average battery life (from full to empty) is on the very bottom of the generated report file.

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Install Android on HP X3 phone

I am (still) a fan of windows mobile. Unfortunately, the lack of applications and frequent problems is frustrating. Can I install Android on an HP X3 smartphone? Thank you for your advice.

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How to get started with Story Remix in Photos on Windows 10

Check out how you can start using the Story Remix experience included with the Photos app for Windows 10.
Microsoft is touting the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update as a new version to inspire the creativity within all of us, and one way the company is doing just that is with the new Photos app.
Alongside the visual changes incorporating Microsoft's Fluent Design, the Photos app introduces Story Remix, which is a new experience that makes it super easy to take your pictures and videos to create videos that bring your content to life with transitions, 3D effects, soundtracks, and styles.
Story Remix is very similar to the old Windows Movie Maker but reimagined for Windows 10 with Microsoft's deep learning technology and AI (Artificial Intelligence) that finds relevant content and automatically creates videos that you can keep, share, edit, and delete. Of course, with the Photos app, you can always create your own videos.

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Microsoft announces Surface Pro with LTE availability for business customers

Surface Pro with LTE Advanced will be available starting this December for business customers.
Microsoft's Panos Panay has today announced at Future Decoded 2017 in London that the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced will be available starting December for business customers, with Cat 9 modem making it the fastest LTE-enabled laptop in its class.
The Surface Pro with LTE Advanced has a Cat 9 modem, which according to Microsoft, makes it the fastest LTE-enabled laptop in its class. The Surface Pro LTE also delivers global connectivity, with support of 20 cellular bands making it a great choice for people who are always on the go or traveling between countries.

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Microsoft, please show actual DATE on Alarms & Clock

Hi, this is a feature request for Microsoft, but it'd be nice to hear if other readers feel the same:

In Alarms & Clock, both the App page "World Clock" and the Live Tile show NO DATES!

For instance, I have New York as a Live Tile. There's PLENTY of space for a date.

And for the World Clock, each location is shows as "x hours ahead" or "behind." While this ahead/behind info is helpful, I'd REALLY like to know the DATE! When I'm traveling, I sometimes don't even know my current location's date, let alone time. And I sure as hell don't want to be calculating what date New York or London is by adding or subtracting from my time.

(Note, I'm also submitting this to Microsoft's feedback app.)

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Watch Microsoft Future Decoded 2017 day 1 LIVE

Where to watch Microsoft's Future Decoded keynote live!
Microsoft is live streaming its Future Decoded keynote! You can head to the official Future Decoded website to tune into the live player. Expect presentations and announcements from Jean-Philippe Courtois, Haiyan Zhang, Julia White, Panos Panay and Clare Barclay.
The Vision Keynote starts at 9:30AM GMT or 5:30AM EDT. Make sure you're tuned in if you want to follow along with announcements as they happen!

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Breaking news People going to a new low on Twitter about microsoft

Wow the screenshots of the Twitter account says it all 😲 I have nothing to do with this my Twitter is @marbledash1 wow this is hilarious he even tweeted dona wow!! Talk about freedom of speech 😆

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My wife's Idol 4 is acting odd

We've had it for a few months. Over night many of her contacts don't show up any more. Some weeks ago she could no longer hear anyone who calls her. They can hear her, but she cannot hear them. I'd like to know if other Idol 4 Pro users are experiencing the same thing?

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This week's Xbox Deals with Gold feature Styx and XCOM 2

Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and others are available to anyone who utilizes the service.
This week we're in for a treat because aside from the Deals with Gold, there appears to be a Halloween sale too. A wide variety of titles, ranging from small experiences to massive blockbusters, are available for substantially less. This week, prominent games from the Styx series and XCOM 2 are on sale. This has to be one of the better sales, so be sure to take a look at the Xbox One and Xbox 360 deals below. Hopefully, you'll find something you like.

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Microsoft is aiming for around 70 Xbox One X enhanced games during launch week

There is over 150 games with Xbox One X enhancements on the way, but how many will be there for the November 7, 2017 launch?
Games with Xbox One X pre-patches have been hitting existing Xbox One consoles a little at a time, with Gears of War 4 and Killer Instinct already available for pre-download for transferral to your shiny new 4K device. The on the X, prioritizing either resolution or effects based on a user's preference.

Given the huge amount of games on the way, many have been wondering just how many would be available on launch day. In a series of tweets, Xbox's Senior Director for console marketing Albert Penello clarified that Microsoft is gunning for around 70 titles during launch week.

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Titanfall 2 runs at native 4K on Xbox One X, features dynamic superscaling

As many of you know, many weeks ago Respawn Entertainment announced that Titanfall 2 would be enhanced for Xbox One X.
However, since then we haven't heard anything regarding a concrete resolution. Would the game run at native 4K? Would be it and Respawn Entertainment's lead producer Drew McCoy clarified the situation.

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Invoke Speaker: Is it worth the purchase let alone the price.

I bought an invoke speaker and used it over the weekend and began to wonder if it was worth the cost. The speaker sounded was great, but I noticed a couple of other things that I wasn't happy with. First, was that it doesn't have connect+ capability to allow two of them to work together. Second, I was disappointed that it didn't have an alternate name so that I didn't have to be concerned with saying "Hey Cortana" around my Xbox or windows phone. Third, I was disappointed that it would only work for 1 person, my wife wasn't able to check and add to her calendar (This for me is a deal breaker). Last, I would like to be able to connect Cortana to my corporate (Exchange) mail server (non-O365).

I guess my question for is: Do you know if Microsoft is working on enabling Cortana to discern between to different voices so that more that one person can use a device like this? Also, do you think they are working to allow Cortana to connect to standalone exchange servers.

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Microsoft inks seven-year cloud deal with Chevron in win for Azure

Energy giant Chevron is teaming up with Microsoft to power its cloud and IoT needs.

Microsoft has announced a new partnership that will see Chevron leveraging Azure as its "primary cloud."

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Why can't I get Halo Recruit for my country?

1) It doesn't appear on a search in the store for my country (Argentina).

2) I follow the link from the web and the store brings a page with the game, but which says "Halo Recruit is not available yet"

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This $35 APC UPS can protect your electronics and charge them on the go

Keep your electronics safe and home and charged on the go!
Is this deal for me?
This APC Back-UPS Connect UPS with Mobile Power Pack is down to $34.95 at Amazon and B&H Photo. This has sold for as much as $80 in August, and the previous low we saw was $41 back in the beginning of September.


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FLAC on Groove

Any one know how Groove functions with FLAC format.

I just ripped a CD to .flac and put a copy in my local music file folder and it sounds so much better on my PC with crap speakers than the same album using my Groove Music Pass.

I used Groove to play both copies.

I am intending to use the .flac format for all my CD's and future music on PC/Mobile/Xbox

However when I put the same CD in OneDrive it will not show up on my mobile or the Xbox, I tried deleting some of my old MP3 files in there and their deletion showed up immediately.

If I have to I will forgo using OneDrive and go back to local music (Just means copying them) but it would be easier for me to use OneDrive.

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Roblox to allow cross-play between Xbox One and other platforms

Roblox is a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game and development platform which allows users to create whatever they want.
Just like Minecraft, there are lot of experiences on there from tense adventures to exploring towering cities. With over 64 million monthly active users, it's the leading program which features user-generated content. Today, the developers announced a significant new feature.

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Getting Xbox One X game updates: List of games, availability, download sizes and more

Here's what you need to know about games being updated for the Xbox One X, as well as how to obtain them.
Microsoft's latest flagship games console, the Xbox One X, is nearly with us – promising to deliver a range of visual enhancements to both new and existing Xbox One games.
Extending the Xbox family, the console offers resolutions up to 4K, improved frame rates, and other visual upgrades – all while maintaining compatibility with previous games and accessories.

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Windows Central is giving away four copies of The Evil Within 2 for Xbox and PC!

Halloween is upon us, and few games are as spooky as The Evil Within 2 right now. That's why we're giving some away!
The Evil Within 2 is a stunning game with open world elements, focusing on brutal stealth and exploration as it delivers some of the most diabolical horror of modern times. It follows Sebastian Castellanos as he hunts for the truth about his daughter, dealing with the twisted Mobius Corporation whos science experiments have created a world full of abhorrent creatures, and you're stuck right in the middle of it.
To celebrate the return of AAA horror for Halloween 2017, we're giving away four copies for Xbox One and Windows PC (via Steam). The Xbox One version will also see 4K enhancements for the Xbox One X, allowing you to play it at its best. Here's how you can win.

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Microsoft patents novel way to make headphone jacks thinner

Headphone jacks may be gradually going the way of the dodo, but a new Microsoft patent could offer a novel way to keep them around on thin devices.
First spotted by TechSpot, Microsoft was recently granted a patent for an expandable 3.5mm headphone jack, referred to a "plug receptacle for an electronic device."

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Far Cry 5's online co-op allows players to take back Hope County together

Far Cry 5 will feature online co-op! Yes, you heard that right. Proper online co-op has been a long-requested feature ever since Far Cry 4 came out.
Players didn't want to just help their friends on certain missions, they wanted to both run around and bring havoc. Ubisoft must have heard those requests loud and clear because Far Cry 5 does just that.

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Turtle Beach wants you to blend in with its new Recon Camo gaming headset

Turtle Beach has added a bit of camouflage to the mix with its latest headset.

Appropriately called the Recon Camo, Turtle Beach's latest gaming headset takes on a decidedly military aesthetic.

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Getting started with Microsoft Flow

If you're not using Microsoft Flow for process automation, are you really as efficient as you think you are?

As we move through our daily routine, it's natural to wonder how you can become more efficient. How do you automate simple tasks? Where can you save time within a process without sacrificing quality or reliability of the results? Microsoft Flow answers the call for the automation of workflows. Take a look at how you can get started with Microsoft Flow.

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Bungie promises to improve Destiny 2's endgame and rewards

It looks like Bungie finally heard consumers. In a recent post on their website, the studio revealed that Destiny 2's endgame, loot and activity rewards are all being improved.
Gamers who have spent hundreds of hours in Destiny 2 know that the only way to get great items is to do the weekly quests. They reset every Tuesday and can be completed in a few hours. There really isn't a need to spend time in the Crucible or doing normal Strikes outside of that because the rewards aren't worth the time. Players aren't guaranteed Exotic engrams and most of the time get rare gear. The problem with players getting the same Exotic item again and again is also out of control.


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Vastking G800 is a Nintendo Switch for Windows 10 gamers

The Vastking G800 is shaping up to offer everything you love about the Nintendo Switch while running Windows 10.
Nintendo has seen widespread success this year with the Nintendo Switch – its latest gaming device that blurs the lines between a traditional home console and handheld system. Featuring a tablet form factor and detachable "Joy-Con" controllers, the device has garnered a fair amount of traction and PC manufacturers have clearly taken note.

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Hard reset on Lumia650 doesn't work

Wifi is off, 3g is off, my Lumia 650 keeps trying to update. I can't stop it: hardreset doesn't work, nor does removing the battery . Please help?

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Chuwi is taking the crowdfunding route with its latest tablet, the CoreBook

Chuwi is taking another crack at crowdfunding with its latest tablet, the CoreBook.

Like the SurBook before it, Chuwi will tap Indiegogo to crowdfund the new CoreBook with a campaign set to start in November.

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