Windows Central Forums: December 2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Trying to configure Windows 10 IOS integration etc..

Hi.
I have a new laptop with the latest Fall update and am trying to use the various continue and integration features to use with my iPhone.
Found this site which seemed to go through it all:
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However the Cortana app is completely different to the examples and has none of the 'Cross Device' options.
I am signed into the app and my PC with the same Microsoft account.
I have also tried adding my phone within Windows Settings as well and then adding mobile versions of Cortana and Edge but that also shows no apps yet linked.

I especially want to get the functionality to get sms notifications that the above article mentions and then reply on PC.

Any ideas please?
Andrew

P.S, In case this is a regional problem, I am in the UK.

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Massive let down so far.

Firstly a bit of back story. almost 2 years ago now I bought an SP4 i7, I'm a commercial director and thought it would be good for writing up scripts, drawing storyboards and some basic editing when on the road.

I found it to be a nightmare, very buggy and the pen latency just wouldn't allow me the accuracy I needed. I sold it after 3 weeks and picked up an Ipad pro and pencil. Drawing on the ipad has been fantastic and it's help me win plenty of pitches. However, at £500 or so, it's a big expense for something that essentially I only use for drawing boards, I saw the new Surface Pro and with amazon offering the m3 version for £569 in the sale I thought if the drawing was improved then it would be a better all round tool for the money.

Anyway, it turned up on Thursday so I've had it 3 days now, and whilst it has shown glimpses of being fantastic, the overall experience has been nothing less than infuriating.

The first day was all good, setup went relatively well if a little slow, but then it's only the core m3 version so I didn't expect a rocket ship. However it then took the best part of the last 2 days to do updates, with multiple random failures. Finally this evening the updates actually installed and I got some proper time with the device.

Now I find that the touch screen no longer works for more than 20 seconds at a time, I went through the whole remote access repair thing with a microsoft agent, who was very helpful and polite. The issue seemed to be fixed so I loaded up sketchable only to find that I can't draw a straight line on the right hand side of the page, the line just jitters up and down, the left hand side of the page is fine. Two minutes into this experience the touch screen stops working again, I'm now back in a queue with microsoft support, for the second time on a 3 day old device!

I feel like the premise of the surface is great, but the reality of it so far over 2 devices is one of frustration. As it is at the moment I don't dare do any work on it as I just don't trust the reliability.

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How do I move EFI System Partition from a partition at higher offset to another

How do I move ESP - EFI System Partition - from a partition at higher offset to another lower one, as was prepared ?

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Many thankfulness for sincere helpful effort

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Desperately need help problem after upgrade

My Toshiba laptop did a Microsoft upgrade & now I'm stuck with a white box with icon symbols in a cycle on it & isn't appearing to reboot properly
Can't seem to access anything or even get past log in screen
Please help - technically challenged

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Love this phone

Yes, I know that Windows 10 Mobile is dead. Also, if I had to spend full price on it, I would not have done so. However, I paid $167 for a brand new unlocked Idol 4s at the Microsoft Store 3 days ago and it works well.

I love the text message reading through my bluetooth connection in my car, proper Onedrive Integration and fully supported Cortana integration. It has no issue connecting to the 2015 Dodge Dart Bluetooth connection I have so far. I also enjoy the fact that the screen can be set to never turn off.

I do have a Sony Xperia XA1 and is the only Android phone that works good for me. I also like the fact that the Idol 4s feels like it is the same size as the Lumia 950. I did have some data connection problems with the 4s but it appears that setting the APN to nxtgenphone took care of that.

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Super weird manufacturer date; need help

i just bought the new surface pro yesterday, Dec 30; but when i looked at system information, BIOS, it shows 3/30/2017....
however, Lot No. 1725

does anyone know whats going on? Thank you.

i bought it @Microsoft Store, Toronto

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12 days of tech tips: How to share digital Xbox One games

Deck the halls with boughs of holly! And games. Lots of games.
One of the most popular features of the Xbox One platform isn't really advertised, but for those in the know, it can be supremely useful for households with multiple consoles, and particularly if you're picking up additional Xboxes this holiday season for loved ones. 'Tis the season to share and gift, after all.

As a by-product of the Xbox One policy of allowing you to use your games anywhere by signing in to your Microsoft Account, you can share your entire Xbox One library with a friend or family member.
Your Xbox One account can be signed into two consoles at any one time, locally, and over the internet. You can be signed into two separate Xbox One consoles permanently as a result, taking advantage of the ability to use your digital Xbox licenses both locally and via a roaming profile. Using this method, you can share your game library so friends and family can play your games without purchasing additional copies — it even works for multiplayer!

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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Well I've killed my surface after 5 days.

Bought a new surface pro. It kept restarting and blue screening. Decided to reset but wanted a completely fresh install with no other partitions.

Loaded up a windows recovery USB and deleted all partitions leaving only the entire main drive.

Instead of erasing the whole drive and installing a fresh copy of widows, computer restarted and started going straight into bios.

I downloaded an actual image for my serial number from Microsoft and am able to go into the initial recovery screen using a bootable USB drive, select "use recovery drive" option but then every time I click on erase all programs and reset computer it stops at a blue screen saying "unable to reset your pc."

Out of ideas.

.😯

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Elite X3 simtray broken, need replacement

Hi there, my Elite X3's simtray is broken a little at the port part so it won't cover the whole port again. I've been searching online but find no one sells the simtray. Do you know where I can buy it?

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Pixel 2 or something else?

I'm currently using a 950 and have been using a Windows phone since the 1020. I'm begrudgingly looking to move to Android in the somewhat near future and have been researching/window shopping. I don't know how other people feel, but I find it very frustrating and cumbersome! So many phones with different specs, versions of Android, various manufacturer skins, and phones full of bloatware.

Anyway, I'm starting to lean towards the Pixel 2. I don't need the size of the XL and have read the XL has more issues anyway. I like the idea of a straight Android phone and more frequent updates, though I really abhor the lack of a headphone jack. I've also read that the Huawei Mate 10 will be coming to AT&T (and possibly Verizon) which seems to garner very positive reviews internationally, but it is heavily skinned and will have plenty of bloatware. I don't particularly care for the Samsung Galaxy phones.

I plan on using numerous Microsoft services on the phone, probably using the app Nine to continue using Outlook contacts/email/calendar/etc, and probably installing some sort of launcher (Microsoft, Launcher 10, Squarehome, etc.) So, are there other big differences between the Android phones to consider? Are the UI skins a big issue? Is the Pixel 2 a smart move? I'm not looking to buy one immediately, so I'll see what happens with the Huawei Mate 10.

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How 5G and Progressive Web Apps may fix Microsoft's app gap

Surface folding device fan render, by David Breyer.
Microsoft's ambitions for Windows 10, cellular PCs and its potential folding mobile device have an undeniable Achilles Heel - the app gap. But there may be a solution on the horizon.
Microsoft's personal computing efforts are often met with legitimate criticisms about its app gap. It lacks the developer support critical to the modern app model.

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Wechat

I want app wechat

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12 days of tech tips: Your whole family will appreciate a home media server

Make all the family happy with a home media server that provides all their holiday entertainment.
Pleasing everyone in the household is hard when it comes to music to listen to or TV and movies to watch. Everyone will have their own favorites, and everyone will want control of the remote. If you're hosting family, there's no simple solution. Or is there?

A home media server is not only a great way to enjoy your media, but it's a great way to ensure everyone can enjoy their favorite media.
You can cut the cable cord at the same time or just load up your music and video library. And there's so much you can do. Best of all, it's fairly inexpensive and easy to set up. And your family will love you for it.

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Phone dead for 3 days & then reset to an old backup - have I lost anything?

My phone got a BSOD on the 23rd, and I wasn't able to reformat it until the 26th. And then when I did reformat it, the only backup listed that I could use to recover everything was from a month ago.

My question is what, if anything, did I lose while my phone was dead and/or from having to reset to an older backup profile? Text messages? App data? I'm kinda freaking out that I may be missing stuff, but I don't know what it might be.

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Top 10 Xbox game soundtracks in 2017

Xbox users in 2017 have had a solid lineup of great soundtracks to enjoy during playtime, so here are our picks for the top ten best game scores.
A large contributor to enjoyment in our video games is their musical compositions. Good soundtracks can help set a mood, accompany gameplay, and amplify emotional feeling in a story, among other things. 2017's Xbox titles did not disappoint in this regard, and there's plenty of amazing scores from this year's games that you're sure to love, but there are ten soundtracks that rise above the rest.

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Friday, December 29, 2017

Help with an IT Survey

Hello all!
I am a 3rd year Bsc student and my group is conducting a survey on the Occupational Hazards Faced By IT Professionals. And although title may say Bangalore we r open to people working anywhere in the world.
So if any of u IT guys out here can take this survey my grp will be eternally grateful :)
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Outlook contacts on Android

I just got a One Plus 5T to replace my 950 xl. So far I am very happy with the it. I have pretty much Microsofted the device with one exception. Phone and SMS can't read Outlook Contacts.

I imported contacts for now, but this leaves me with having to update in two places. Has anyone found a Phone/SMS app that supports Outlook contacts, or a contact manager that can keep them in sync?

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Microsoft phone wont start. It a lumia 535

My microsoft phone wont start. Wokeup and found small writing about the phone being unable to start. I have rebooted more than 5 times but it not opening at all. What is happening? How can i fix this?

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Let's talk about Microsoft vs. Apple and a unified app platform

Do consumers want to run apps from their iPhone or iPad on their $3,000 MacBook Pro?
Apple is reportedly going to find out in late 2018 as they attempt to merge some of the app platforms from iOS to macOS. The reason is evident to anyone who tries to download apps for their MacBook, which is a store where new apps are few and far between - think Windows Phone, but in reverse.
I wrote about this topic last week and now have added a video on the topic as well. So far, many people are giving Apple the benefit of the doubt, which reveals more about Microsoft's lack of consumer confidence than Apple's prowess at succeeding where Redmond had failed.

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How to watch Blu-rays and DVDs on Xbox One

While the Xbox One S and Xbox One X come with 4K UHD Blu-ray support, it's not as straightforward as it could be to get started with Blu-ray playback.
You'd think it would be as simple as popping in the disc, but it's not since the Blu-ray functionality requires a separate app that is, for some reason, not bundled with the Xbox One.

If you're a new Xbox One owner and you're having trouble getting started, here's how to get up and running with Blu-ray on Xbox One.

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"This post includes references to money so it has been marked as spam" Help?

I have been having this issue with posts on both Windows Central and Android Central, which hasn't allowed me to post helpful information to answer questions or just random things.

I'm not sure if this is happening to anyone else but it's annoying to deal with, especially when sometimes the post doesn't even include anything about money. I try to revise the posts to remove what I think might be a reference but sadly, the meaning is lost with the missing information.

This happens no matter the browser, or version of OS that I use.
(If needed, this happens on a Windows 8.1 PC with Firefox and a Windows 7 PC with Chrome.)

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The tech Team Windows Central uses every day

The Windows Central team is often asked what gear they use on a daily basis. So here we're going to talk about just that.
As we close out another year, there's been a lot of great technology that crossed our paths in 2017. Windows PCs continue to get more innovative and become more and more powerful, and choosing between them is a challenge.
We have buyer's guides galore, but ultimately, the Windows Central team is just like our readers in that we have to pick our own gear to use every day. We're often asked what we use and why, so let's end 2017 with a little insight into just that.
We narrowed it down to three categories: Our main PCs, the phones we're using, and a "wild card," for a piece of tech we're using that genuinely surprised us or makes the day go that little bit better.

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Wobbly Kickstand?

Hi,

Was wondering if anyone else noticed a wobbly kickstand on their surface pro 2017 device. I just bought a 2017 256 GB model today to replace my first gen surface pro. I immediately noticed a wobble on the kickstand at 0-20 and 150-160 degree angles. It's quite pronounced with movements of up to 5 mm. Anything in between the wobble is far less. At 60 degree the wobble is similar to my surface pro first gen device. On other surface pro threads the eperiences are a mixed bag, but it definitely seems common with a few users. It's not clear to me if this is a production flaw or not. When I look more closely at the hinge, it seems that a spring or bearing of some sort seems looser. It's hard to see. Curious to know experinces from others. Is this a common thing. Or is it worth going back to the store for to replace? Has anyone noticed temperature affect the hinge mechanics. Not sure, but a theory in my head as to why possibly.

Thanks.

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Xbox One update lets you skip matchmaking for Squad mode

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) will now let Xbox One players jump into Squad mode without using matchmaking.

Since hitting the Xbox One Game Preview Program earlier in December, PUBG has seen a number of updates to smooth out the experience and bring it closer to its much more polished PC sibling.

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How to optimize Windows 10 for PC gaming performance

Windows 10 is the best OS for PC gaming. Here's how to optimize your experience.
There really is no greater place for intense gaming than a PC, and Windows 10 is Microsoft's latest OS for interactive entertainment. Out of the box, it's a great OS for playing games, but there are a few things you can do to improve the experience. Whether you're getting a new PC for Christmas or ordering a few parts to improve your game, we've got a few handy tips that can improve things.

From disabling updates to installing the latest GPU drivers, our guide will help optimize your PC for gaming. Spend less time lagging and more time fragging this holiday season!

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Microsoft now testing party chat in the Xbox beta app on iOS

Microsoft is taking party chat mobile with the Xbox beta app on iOS.

Party chat is already in testing with the Xbox beta app on Android, and now it looks like it's the iPhone's turn as well.

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Control your devices anywhere with a $40 two-pack of TP-Link Smart Plugs

Buy smart accessories smartly.

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phone mic got quiet

i have had my idol 4s for about a month, i havent had and problems with the phone freezing or with the screen, but 4 days ago my phone mic started acting up, i now have to shout into the phone to be heard, my wife says it sounds like i am talking from a call center with lots of background noise. i have tried doing a factory reset and it did not help, but my wife said that after the reset it got "better" sounding. i cant find anything that is making it do this. the phone is not in the insider program and is up to date.

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GroupMe is now available on Xbox One

Now you can chat with your friends over GroupMe on your Xbox One.

GroupMe has already had a presence on practically every platform where it made sense, ranging from Windows 10 and HoloLens to Android, iOS, and Windows 10 Mobile.

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Issues with Idol 4S

I got myself and my parents each one of these phones to replace some aging and/or broken Windows phones (my dad recently broke his 4 year old Lumia 1020). We are all experiencing the same issues. I'm wondering how common these problems are and if perhaps this is just a poorly executed product that doesn't live up to its advertised specs.

All 3 phones are updated to the current Windows 10 Mobile build 15254.124 as of December 12, 2017.

Phone freezing:
We are all experiencing issues where the phone randomly freezes. When this occurs, a running app completely stops responding and the phone will not accept any type of input from the touch screen or any of the hardware buttons.

It sometimes only lasts a few seconds, but often the phone will take a minute or two to start working again. Sometimes the phone restarts itself after it freezes like this.

Touch Screen inconsistency:
I've tried with and without glove mode, but the same issues persist either way. I'm not sure "glove mode" actually changes anything. It definitely doesn't work like the Lumia 920's "super sensitive touch" with my gloves.

The touch screen sometimes registers multiple touches when touched once - a letter being entered multiple times when typing or the back button going back several pages at a time. In the case of the back button, the phone vibrates quickly for each time it registers a touch, so we can feel when it thinks that we've touched the back button more than once.
Swiping a word on the Wordflow keyboard will sometimes result in a break in the swipe motion. This results in the first letter of the desired word followed by a space and then a completely different word based on the rest of the swipe path.
Sometimes the touch screen starts typing each letter in a message 3 or 4 times making it impossible to type a coherent message until the phone is restarted.

Message recipients displayed incorrectly in the Messaging app:
Often when we open the Messaging app, the contacts listed for each conversation appear incorrectly. The behavior sounds like a memory lag issue.

Examples:

Last night, I received from my cousin's wife last night. When I opened the messaging app, it showed the newest message was from my cousin. His name was also listed on the third conversation which actually was from him. After I opened up the newest message and then backed out to the conversation list, all the contact names were corrected.
My mother said she was really confused when she went to check her messages yesterday and there were 7 conversations listing the same contact name. She had to open each conversation to figure out who each message was from.

I've used Windows 10 on three previous phone models - Lumia 640, 640 XL, and 950. The issues described above are unique to the three Idol 4S phones that my family is using. I've been using Windows phones since Windows Phone 7 first launched, and it is the only smartphone platform that my family, including my brothers, have ever used.

One brother is getting a new Android phone this weekend that I'll have to set up and teach him how to use, and I have a feeling that the rest of my family will reluctantly be switching to Android soon as well based on this experience with one of the last remaining Windows 10 phones.

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Chime in: What's the best Windows tablet for a non-techie?

iPads are popular Christmas gifts, combining high-quality design with a simplistic iOS-based user experience. But what about Windows tablets?
Surface tablets are gorgeous and powerful, but you typically want to get a keyboard and a stylus to get the most out of them, and even then, not everybody is a creative type who needs the full power of inking. They're also expensive.
For casual tablet-style computing, Windows 10 Mobile would have been an ideal OS for such devices, but alas, we all know what happened there. Windows 10 S is still in its infancy, and ARM-based Windows PCs haven't yet evolved into products that might rival iPads for casual use.

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Cortana Speech

How can i fix my cortana speech ! It does not work. Appreciate any help

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TV, music, movies, and books we're into this week

We're taking it easy this week with some great movies, music, and books.
The new year is just around the corner, and you might have some extra time off to enjoy yourself. In that case, you're probably looking for some great tunes, a quality movie, or a real page turner. Need a suggestion or two? Here's what Team Windows Central is watching.

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I cannot make videos work using Windows 10

Whenever I click to start a video an error message comes up.

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What should Microsoft name its rumored folding Surface?

Microsoft device patents and other sources have revealed what we have long suspected: Microsoft appears to be working on a foldable mobile device. But what will it be called if it makes it to market?
Hopeful and former Windows phone users have long enjoyed the Live-tiled Windows phone UI and Microsoft's ecosystem.

Sadly, Windows phones have been a persistent consumer failure. Still, Microsoft's Surface brand defined a category and inspired an industry of OEM support for 2-in-1 PCs and has inspired fans to grasp onto "Surface" as Microsoft's solution to its smartphone woes. Hence, hopeful fans have dubbed Microsoft's elusive mobile device the "Surface Phone." But since the device isn't a phone, that name won't work.

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Why PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is so damn addictive

Is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) more rewarding or infuriating? Either way, this popular game is about more than winning.
I am terrible at PUBG. Absolutely appalling, both on PC and Xbox. I don't get "chicken dinners," I have the aim of a potato, and more than any other game in 2017, this thing causes me to rage, swear and throw my controller.
So why on earth would I, like millions of others, keep on playing it when frankly, in most games I'd have given up by now and moved on? What is it about PUBG that sucks you back in?
There are a couple of things that I can think of.

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Kodi team details Xbox One alpha launch and limitations

A surprise end of year treat for Kodi fans was the launch of the long-awaited Xbox One version in alpha. Today, the developers have detailed what we can expect.
We knew it was coming, but that it was pushed out now is certainly a surprise. The Kodi team has released its first alpha client of v18 Leia in UWP form to the Xbox One and it's available to download right now for anyone.

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Using Xbox One online: Networking tips, fix lag, improve download speeds, and more

Is an Xbox One download grinding to a halt? Can't connect to your favorite multiplayer game? Here are some networking tips for Xbox One users.
Today's video game consoles are quickly shifting over to online-centric experiences, with digital distribution, multiplayer and content expansion packs being the norm for big budget titles. With this new-found focus, getting the best connectivity hugely enhances your Xbox One experience. Here are some in-depth tips to improve your console's networking setup.

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Can we expect Surface phone on MWC 2018? If no,then when can we expect?

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Where is the SIM card slot in Surface phone ? Will it use E-SIM technology?

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Surface Phone (A computing device with telephonic capabilities ), Will it have great camera?

Surface Phone (A computing device with telephonic capabilities ),
Will MS give importance to it's camera?

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If Surface Phone become success,Will developers show more interest on making Windows 10 apps?

If Surface Phone become success, And more OEM'S like SAMSUNG,HP,LENOVO release similar Windows 10 devices with telephonic capabilities,
Will developers show more interest on making Windows 10 apps?

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Is there a working Java IDE for Windows phone?

Does anyone know of a Java IDE that works on Windows phone so I can practice Java? The ones in the Store don't seem to work properly.

Thanks.

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Surface Pro as a Consumption Device?

I use a Blackberry KEYone as my DD now and loving it. Because the screen is small I've decided to start using my Surface Pro more for consumption (FB, Insta, etc.) when I'm around the house.

While I've always used the device for music or Netflix, I never really used it for social media. Boy...I've been missing out! FB could do with more updates, but Instagram and the various Twitter clients are good. Again, I've used them before but not so intentionally.

How do you like your Surface for consumption (social media, music. Video, etc)?

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Do not buy design lab controller

Controllers are cheaply made and overpriced. Buttons stop working after normal use and warranty is 45 days. save your money!!!

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Android or iPhone for Windows user?

Hi guys,

I have been 100% Windows-exclusive since Lumia 920, back in 2012. Currently on Windows 10 desktop, laptop, Surface Pro and Lumia 950XL. Outlook.com is my main email/calendar/address book, OneDrive my cloud. The only thing I have skipped was Xbox - but it is not overly relevant in this story, I think.

I'm planning to stick with my 950XL for another year... but I'm starting to consider where next. For those who have already made a switch - what do you think, which platform is easier to integrate in my Windows ecosystem? I have experimented a bit with Android - since Nexus 5X is my work phone - and were not fully happy with Android's native apps incapability to sync both ways basic requirements such as contacts, calendar... but it looks like it can be worked around with Outlook for Android. I used to have iPhone before Lumia 920, and - much as my memory serves - it worked quite nice with Windows, but then again last iOS I was really using was iOS6, so I have no idea how well new iOS goes together with Windows 10.

Any observation, recommendation, experience... much appreciated.

Nick

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Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Mehtab Khan and i am from Pakistan.i am new here and i'm a History student in a University so i hope i am not gonna bore u all have fun and bless u all.

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How could i win a contest in windows central?

I have just few friends on my social accounts plus i have no blog or my own website so how could i struggle to win the contest and get a prize?

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Surprise! Leading media center solution Kodi has arrived on Xbox One

Kodi is a popular media center solution for PCs and other devices, and it's finally available on Xbox One.
Kodi began life as Xbox Media Center (XBMC), owing its roots to the original Xbox console. It has evolved a great deal since then, becoming a favorite for cord-cutters and media enthusiasts everywhere.

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Are windows phone going to be dead soon?

I have lumia 640xl and recently i heard about that microsoft ended up support of lumia 640 and 640xl.now i wanna know whats gonna happen would it die or something?

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instagram accounts

main account is @jorjaa.x

my art/edit account is @jorja.artx im trying to grow this account because i enjoy doing edits of people and want others to see them and give me opinions and their ideas on who or what i should do next :)

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Will the Surface Pro 4 work with the Microsoft Windows Mobile Display Dock?

If you have a display dock and a Surface device and use a USB A to C cable to connect it with the dock, is it compatible?

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Enter the Danger Zone with a free VR screening of Top Gun in Windows Mixed Reality

Strap in and get ready to hit the highway to the danger zone: Top Gun is coming to Windows Mixed Reality with VR screenings on December 29.

Bigscreen and Paramount have teamed up for a series of special VR screenings of 80s classic Top Gun.

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10 games you won't want to miss during the Steam Winter Sale

As 2017 draws to a close, Steam has launched its annual end-of-year sale, offering a huge number of titles at low prices. Here's ten of the best games you can pick up during the event.
'Twas the big Winter Steam Sale, and all 'cross the net,
gamers held tight their gift cards and searched for titles to get.
From RPGs to Shooters, there were games aplenty,
most at a price that was well under twenty.
People rejoiced as the store pages quickly loaded,
while their Steam wallets' contents were quickly eroded.
They dashed to their libraries, one by one with their haul,
and merrily cheered as they clicked on "install."
They anxiously waited for their games to be ready,
with cursors poised over the play button, steady.
And as their installs were finally completed,
all real life priorities took a backseat, defeated.
Friends, these are the stories of Winter Sales past,
but be of good cheer, for they're sure not the last.
One is live right now, as if on cue,
so here are ten games that are just right for you.

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Plantronics RIG 400HX review: A great-sounding budget Xbox headset

A solid, very affordable Xbox One headset that might have passed you by.
Plantronics makes some great headsets, like the impressive RIG 800LX. But not everyone wants or can afford to spent a lot on an expensive, high-end headset. That doesn't mean you have to settle for a lousy experience, though.
That's where the RIG 400HX comes in. It only costs $50, and while you don't get anything particularly fancy, you get quality where it matters most. It's definitely the wheat that stands out amongst the chaff.

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AdBlocker Complaints

Have you come to this site only to have it complain that you're using an ad-blocker (I use ghostery)?

Well for fun. I paused mine and there were 62 different advertising, social media, and site analytics trackers identified on the main wpcentral webpage. As soon as the site loaded the fan on my computer kicked-in to try to keep up with all of them as they swallowed my cpu.

I would be happy to provide WP Central with some ad-revenue as I read their content, but it's a bit ridiculous. To be fair it's not just WPCentral that does this, but most mainstream media websites.

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Microsoft Edge beta for iOS picks up support for 1Password, LastPass, and 3D Touch

Microsoft is now testing support for two popular password managers and 3D Touch in Edge for iOS.

Microsoft Edge for iOS officially launched out of preview for everyone at the end of November, but Microsoft has continued to test new features with a beta version of the app through Apple's TestFlight program.

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Microsoft has begun testing Andromeda app support in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft's mysterious Andromeda project appears to be ramping up.

Surface folding device fan render, by David Breyer.
Recently, we were able to take a look at a new platform category listing for the Microsoft Store, joining Xbox, PC, HoloLens, and other existing Windows platforms. The new OS uses a placeholder icon, and the mysterious "8828080" designation, which we think could be a reference to the Andromeda OS, designed specifically for new paradigms like the folding Surface device that has been floating around.

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how do you reinstall windows 10 on a cambio RCA windows tablet

When I was factory resting my RCA cambio v2 windows tablet the battery on my tablet died. When I start my tablet up the RCA logo appears and then a black screen appears when I touch the screen a mouse pointer does appear.

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Need help to....

Need help to decide I plan to get either a Surface Pro or the Galaxy Book (12) in the new year, other than price points and the Galaxy Book comes with a the pen and case where the Pro doesn't what are pro and cons of both, if any to help me pick.

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Xbox One USB Video Out?

I am guessing the answer is no since a USB monitor relies on the USB port for both power and a video signal but is there a way to directly hook up an Xbox one to an AOC usb monitor that has been working as my laptops second screen and play games without hooking both devices uo to the same network and going through the Xbox app on Wundows 10?

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Xbox in 2018: Thoughts, predictions, hopes, and dreams

2017 was a fun year for Xbox One fans, but many questions still remain, both for current owners, and potential future owners.

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WaterField Designs Cargo Laptop Bag review: a great classic, updated

For those who prefer a more conservative cargo bag for work the WaterField Designs Cargo Laptop Bag fits the bill. With premium leather and ballistic nylon this bag wil certainly look good on any occasion.
WaterField is a manufacturer of quality bags based out of San Francisco. Hand-made with only the finest tanned leather and ballistic nylon, WaterField bags are not cheap, but they are meant to last a lifetime versus lower-cost mass produced ones.
The Cargo Laptop Bag was the company's very first bag, going back 18 years. For 2017 it has been redesigned with improved materials and functionality.

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why i can't open my lumia 535 front camera?

I can open the main camera but i can't use the front camera it's just total black when i change my camera from main to front

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12 days of tech tips: How to customize your Windows cursor settings

Did you know your mouse cursor has a bunch of hidden features that may not be enabled? Here are some great ones that many users never change, and the holidays are a great time to experiment with them.
Windows 10 is still technically "new," but there's also a lot of older legacy support and options buried in the OS. One feature that I'm always surprised people never use is the ability to tweak the mouse cursor. People just blindly accept the default size and look and go on with lives. Savages!

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"newbie" questions

Picked up an early Christmas present and upgraded from L640 to the 950. So far I am liking it, battery life isn't too much worst then the 640, and everything seems to work fine with build 15254.124. Have noted a couple spontaneous restarts however.

So a couple of questions to current and former 950 owners:

Iris scanner- yeah or ney?

Camera- auto or custom settings you feel are better?

Also related to the camera- is there a protective film that needs to be removed from the lens? There appears to be a clear film, primarily on the metal portion. But it does have a perfect 5 mm circle cutout were its not on the glass in the lens path, so maybe its supposed to stay?

Thanks!

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Fall Creators Update now installed on more than half of all Windows 10 PCs, AdDuplex says

We're two months on from the launch of the Fall Creators Update and it's already on more than half of Windows 10 PC's, according to AdDuplex's latest report.

AdDuplex has released its latest monthly report concerning the Windows ecosystem, giving us another look at how far the Fall Creators Update has spread since launch.

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Prepare for Tax Season with TurboTax Deluxe for $50 and a free $10 Amazon gift card

Are you a refund saver or spender?
For today only, Amazon is offering TurboTax Deluxe + State for just $49.86 and including a free $10 Amazon gift card with each purchase. This version of TurboTax normally sells for $60 on Amazon and $70 on TurboTax's website. Taking the $10 gift card into account, getting this product for just $40 is a steal.

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Phone Calls and Efficient Money Transfer In Australia

I will be visiting Australia, specifically, Brunwick near Melbourne in Early February. There are a couple of things I want to know. First, what's the most efficient way to transfer money over there. Second, I will want to make phone calls in Australia. What plan should I get?

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Best Storage and Mounting Options for Oculus Rift of 2017

When Rift isn't on your face, it takes up a lot of space on your desk.
Since you can't really use its sensors as a convenient holding mechanism for Oculus Rift, a lot of folks look for ways to store the headset and Touch controllers when they're not in use. The hybrid fresnel lenses are precious, the fabric is difficult to clean, and you just spent a lot of money on these motion controllers. You need to take care of everything, and for most people that means finding some way to store or keep it all off of your desk. The good news is that there are several great options, and we've got them all right here for you.
Read more at VR Heads!

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I miss my Windows Phone

I recently switched to a Galaxy Note 8 , boy am I missing my Windows Phone. So many great things are just not on Android or iPhone. Anyone else mourning Windows Phone?

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Did win 10 fall creators update now BSOD

As per title. My desk top is only 15 months old and was working perfectly until this dam update. I restarted pc and was met with blue screen asking for keyboard layout. Have to choose country then get choose an option which is troubleshoot or turn off pc. Tried start up repair...no good...tried go back to previous version....no good. Tried setting pc back to factory settings. It goes through the programme then just restarts to same BSOD...... I am a home user who shelled out £400 quid for a processor not much over a year ago and now have a useless pc. Thanks Microsoft. Can anyone help me please? Or does anyone know how i can get personal help from microsoft? Thanks

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eBay UK offers 20 percent off everything with limited time discount

eBay UK is offering a potentially hefty discount to buyers today, with a site-wide sale promising 20 percent off.

With the holiday season now behind us, eBay UK has kicked off an impressive sale, offering 20% site-wide discount. Whether you have money from the holidays to spare or simply want a bargain, using the coupon code will secure up to £75 off across site listings.

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Best Windows 10 apps of December 2017

Windows users have gained a variety of apps in December of 2017 including a powerful photo editor, a great collaboration app, and more. Here are our best apps of December 2017.
The last month of 2017 saw the arrival of some impressive apps for Windows 10. They add some impressive features for users and also can replace some very popular apps.
Affinity Photo

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Chime in: What's your biggest Windows 10 pet peeve?

Building software that will satisfy everyone isn't easy, so there's bound to be something about Windows 10 that just annoys you. That's okay.
Windows has had its fair share of issues over the years, and the decades, some of which became infamous like the blue screen of death (BSOD). Windows 10 is, on the whole, an amazing piece of software, but it's not perfect by any stretch.
There are annoyances to be found throughout the entire OS, and it's this that is the topic of the latest discussion in the Windows Central forums.

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15 tips to increase performance on Windows 10

If your PC is running slow, use these tips to help speed up and increase the performance of Windows 10.
Although Windows 10 keeps getting faster and hardware more powerful, over time slow performance always seems to be one of the most frustrating issues among PC users.
There are a lot of factors that can drag down your computer, from compatibility issues, bugs, malware and viruses, and even failing hardware. Thankfully, you sluggish PC doesn't necessarily need replacement; there are some simple software and hardware tweaks you can make to put some pep back into Windows 10 — and most of them are free!
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through fifteen different suggestions to speed up, optimize, and boost the overall performance of your computer whether it's running on newer or older hardware.

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9 PC games we're looking forward to in 2018

Here are some games you should keep in mind as we pass through 2018.
2017 was an interesting year for gaming, especially the PC market. We had to endure the wrath of the Star Wars Battlefront community after EA utterly trashed the sequel to the 2015 title, laugh at the death counter in Cuphead, and regain consciousness after witnessing headlines of Intel and AMD working together on mobile processors.
2018 is set to be a solid year with some killer releases scheduled. Here are nine of our most anticipated.

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) picks up first PC update

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has received its first update since its formal PC release, with fixes to lag, map selection, replays, and more.

Last week, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) received it's "1.0 update," following eight months of record-breaking success with its captivating "Battle Royale" gameplay. After securing 30 million players, the game left Steam's Early Access program, while debuting the game's second map, vaulting, and various other features.

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Get the most out of Xbox One's Activity Feed: Posting, commenting, privacy and more

Get the most out of Xbox Live, with these tips for mastering the Xbox One's Activity Feed.

With Microsoft's gaming efforts now spread across several platforms, the Xbox brand is now more diverse than ever. Xbox Live, the company's cohesive gaming network, brings these devices together, serving up a universal social experience with media sharing, communication features and more. At the forefront of this is the Activity Feed – a central home for catching up on gaming activities.

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Power Planner for Windows 10 makes it easy to manage your classes

With a new semester starting soon, it's a great chance to get on top of your schedule.
Keeping track of a schedule of classes gets increasingly complicated as you get further into your education. From alternating weeks to having different classes on different days, it can be easy to lose track of what's happening when. Power Planner for Windows 10 makes this easier by letting you schedule in all of your classes and also has tools to help you calculate your GPA.

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Unity game engine gets Xbox One X support

Unity is an extremely popular game engine which is used by many developers around the world.
Today, the tool set was updated with support for Xbox One X and a host of other features. Games like The Long Dark and ReCore use the engine on Xbox One, but Unity is also known to power experiences across phones and tablets too. It's a versatile tool which can help make a wide variety of experiences.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Need some advice / help please.

OK so I'm probably one of the older people on all the Mobile Nations sites so I need some advice from some experienced gamers please. My wife was bugging me to buy a new game system which we haven't owned since the original Atari back in 1981-82 (its OK go ahead and laugh now :) we do own a Wii but it got boring fast. I was about to buy an Xbox One X or S until I realized that game systems are totally not what they use to be, playing games on the consoles with 2 or more controllers and playing with people in the same room has seem to become a thing of the past. After spending hours and hours online reading it appears that a used xbox 360 may actually be able to do what I'm looking for, just play games with the person sitting next to me not online. I really didn't realize there are hardly any systems or games that you can just pop in a disk and play. So my question is, am I correct on the 360 systems, are they capable of just playing with the people in the same room without looking for people online to play with? Thanks in advance for any help or insight you can give me.

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Mapping My Photos? App or software?

Hello,

Many of my photos have getags on them. Is there any app or software application that will show ALL my my photos on a map of the world?

Are there layers for time?

I think Picassa had 'View in Google Earth' but Picassa stopped being made.

Anything out there?

Thanks,

Mr. V

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Can everyone please give me some "reputation" so I can post a question

I have a question I'd like to post in reply to a recent post on a Lumia 950 article from a year ago.

Apparently I can't, cos I don't have enough reputation ...seems like a nonsensical way of filling your website with disjointed comments, but if that's how you choose to operate, that's your prerogative

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Mixed reality loading SLOW

Hi,

I have an Alienware R4 with a 7th i7 16gb and a 1070; although it loaded and managed to get through the setup, the Steam VR public rooms end up just timing out, while the others, even when just trying to view sample videos, just spins and never loads. Even the Holograms in the WindowsVR Home take forever to load to.... I have to make a decision on keeping the machine... I did have some very odd issues with the internet connectivity on this thing that 'seem' to be better after a complete reset, but I'm just trying to see if others having the same issue or is it this machine..? BTW I;m using a Samsung Odyssey hmd and controllers. The controllers go haywire, but I'm hoping that will change over time.

Thanks for any advice!

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photos with onedrive

my uncle has over 1k photos and has asked me to back it up through onedrive i have the account on my pc and all his photos are there his phone is getting sent to be fixed and they have to reset the phone to factory settings if i have all the photos on one drive will the photos still be there when the phone is reset

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The WaterField Staad backpack is a first-class companion to the Surface Book 2

WaterField's first laptop backpack is a classy affair that any adult will feel OK wearing to the office every day.
WaterField is a well-known manufacturer of quality bags based out of San Francisco, California. Hand-made with only the most exceptional tanned leather and ballistic nylon the bags are not cheap, but they are meant to last a lifetime versus lower-cost mass produced ones.

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Best headphones for HTC Vive

We got your ears covered with the best headphones for the HTC Vive
To really feel like you're in the middle of the action with your HTC Vive, you need superior audio to accompany the amazing visuals; without the booming bass and crisp mid-range sounds, you won't feel that explosion happening in front of your eyes.
We've rounded up a list of awesome headphones for maximum virtual reality thrills.
Read More at VR Heads!

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Why Xbox One X owners should care about HDMI 2.1

HDMI 2.1 delivers some impressive upgrades – some which could make their way to Xbox One X consoles.
Seen across most consumer electronics of today, HDMI has become the standard for connecting media devices to displays. And with its latest revision, HDMI 2.1, the capabilities of the interface are getting a major upgrade. Following its recently finalized specification, features of the revised standard are set in stone, delivering some welcome improvements to both video playback and gaming.

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How to watch 360-degree YouTube on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Who do you have to pay to get some YouTube around here?
Update April 2017: With the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift having released over one year ago, we've refreshed this article with some updated solutions.
Even if you're not a fan of sitting around watching movies in your VR headset, everyone can appreciate a good 360-degree video in VR. As the cameras get cheaper, more folks are pushing fun 360-degree videos to YouTube, and folks in VR headsets want to get the full experience.
Through the lenses of an HTC Vive or an Oculus Rift, this isn't quite as easy as it seems. Here's what you need to do if you want to enjoy 360-degree YouTube videos on your desktop-class VR headset right now.

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Looking past phones......

Given that the reason for stopping production on the Band was that they couldn't get it to run on Windows 10, if we are approaching success on a modular One Core operating system, what do you think the chances are of MS getting back into wearables?

How "stripped down" does that core get?

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Best of 2017

Best of 2017

It was a wonderful year to be a Windows user.
The year 2017 saw many of the leading PC makers, including Microsoft, release new or updated laptops, desktops, 2-in-1s, and convertibles, some of them deliciously drool-worthy. Microsoft released a powerful new Xbox console and took 4K gaming centerstage. The company also debuted Windows Mixed Reality. PC gaming reached new heights. And we can't even begin to list all the awesome accessories released in 2017 that make our other devices that much better.
It was not easy to identify the best products in any of these categories. But that's exactly what we did. The following devices are quite simply the best of the best, and every one truly deserves to be called one of Windows Central's Best of 2017.

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This $50 G-Technology 1TB hard drive comes with USB-C and USB-A cables

Fifty bucks for a terabyte of storage ain't a bad way to go.
The G-Technology G-Drive 1TB mobile hard drive is down to $49.99 on B&H. This same drive sells for $85 at Amazon and $90 at Best Buy.

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Outlook 2016 Auto Reply

How do I insert auto images in an Outlook auto reply message?

See screenshots below for what I have tried and the issue is an Office 365 Server issue.

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How Microsoft is prepping the enterprise for its folding mobile Surface

Pieces seem to be coming together for Microsoft's inking-focused folding mobile device.
As I've stressed as far back as 2015, this device will not be a phone but will have telephony capabilities. It will run Windows Core OS, a modular version of Windows that can be tailored to device types but isn't compromised in power like Windows 10 Mobile.
Will Windows phone fans finally get the device of their dreams?

We've stressed that this device will not compete with smartphones (though many consistently miss this point). It will also be enterprise focused. Consequently, it won't be marketed to or positioned to appeal to consumers. Though you'll likely be able to get one.

Before launching this device I believe Microsoft would prime its target audience and the industry for the computing scenarios in which it would fit. In fact, if you listen closely to how Microsoft's positioning Surface, Windows Ink, and Whiteboard it seems that's exactly what it's doing.

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12 days of tech tips: Top 3 things to do to a new Windows 10 PC

Happy holidays! You'll want to do these three things to your new Windows 10 PC.
The holidays are upon us, which means you might've just received a brand new Windows 10 PC. If so, you might be a little lost as to what you should do after turning it on and setting it up. Luckily for you, we are here to help.

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Learn about investing in Bitcoin and blockchain technology for only $19.

Decentralized currencies are becoming more popular, and have recently hit the mainstream thanks to Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that relies on blockchain technology to function. If you want to get serious about investing in Bitcoin, you need to understand how it all works.
Learn how to invest in Bitcoin! Learn more

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Surface Pro with LTE Advanced now on up for sale at the Microsoft Store

The new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced is finally up for grabs at the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft's Surface Pro with LTE initially went on sale at the beginning of December, but only for business customers through a third-party seller.

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OneDrive is a disaster, how do I remove it from my new laptop?

I am the lead software engineer at WatchmeSports with 37 years of experience and I have never experienced anything so poorly designed than OneDrive. I have been doing everything I can to get around it. And what the heck is going on with Windows 10 directory structure? It is so convoluted that it confuses me, I can't imagine what the casual user is thinking. Haven't you guys ever heard of the KISS method?!

My business depends on Microsoft, but if this keeps up I'm switching to Linux. I'm serious, and I don't think I'm alone in my sentiments. Wake up, boys, you are about to blow it.

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When a meme became a great game.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 continues to receive much-deserved flak for its microtransactions, as well as how said systems are tied into core gameplay mechanics. Mutant Entertainment Studios saw a spot in the market for a game that focused solely on loot crates, and since 2017 appears to be the year of these torturous beasts it only made sense for such a title to be released on Steam.
Even better, it's called I Can't Believe It's Not Gambling. The best part of all; it's as good as you'd hope it would be.

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