1 PC times out entire network

I have a desktop computer running Windows 10 that seems to be causing timed-out connections to all computers when it's connected to the network.

When I have this computer connected (via ethernet) to my router, I find that internet frequently drops out for all computers. This is verified by a ping of Google started on my MacBook.

However, this affects my internet connection only, and doesn't affect connections within my LAN. For example, even when Google is timed out, I can still transfer files fine between my MacBook and the Windows desktop.

The reason I suspect my internet troubles has to due with the Windows desktop is that when I disconnect the desktop from my network, the internet connection becomes very stable on all my other computers.

I just can't figure why or how the Windows computer is affecting the internet not only for itself, but for all others on the network as well. Obviously, it can't be as simple as something like an IP conflict, since that'd make the Windows desktop inaccessible to other machines on the LAN.

I already tried restarting all the computers, router, and modem in my home. I also tried getting a new router, since I suspected some sort of strange incompatibility between the Windows desktop and my Airport router. But alas, the new Netgear router shows the exact same issue.

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Windows Media Player

Dan will MSFT ever retire the Win Media Player that been around forever?
It looks like maybe Groove will take its place, Now that they striped it of all the good features?

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Windows Central Podcast 80: Polaris

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: We talk Windows Core OS, Polaris, Andromeda and the unreleased Microsoft Band 3!
We're back with another exciting episode of the Window Central Podcast. This week, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden talk about Microsoft's Windows Core OS for traditional PC form factors codenamed Polaris, everything we know so far about Andromeda, and the canceled Microsoft Band 3!

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Xbox Live grows to 59 million active users

Xbox Live monthly active users grew significantly last quarter, possibly due to a boost from Xbox One X and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
Today, Microsoft released its second quarter earnings and blew away expectations. The company announced $28.9 billion in revenue and $7.5 billion in non-GAAP net income. However, the gaming division's results were some of the most surprising with revenue growing 8 percent to $3.9 billion.

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Windows Defender will soon set its sights on coercive 'cleaner' software

Windows Defender will protect you against potentially coercive 'cleaner' software starting on March 1.

Starting in March, Windows Defender will begin detecting and removing "cleaner" and "optimizer" applications that use coercive messages to scare people into upgrading to their paid versions.

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Rocket League Xbox One X upgrade pushed to late 2018

The wait for Rocket League's Xbox One X upgrade might lead us to the end of 2018.
Rocket League is a sports game where you control a vehicle and have to use it to play soccer. You jump, boost and hit your way to victory in intense single-player or multiplayer matches. The game looks sharp and runs smoothly on Xbox One, but many gamers have been waiting for the title's Xbox One X upgrade. Unfortunately, it looks like the delay is more severe than we thought.

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Battalion 1944 team talks Early Access launch time, first patch, and more

Battalion 1944's launch is nearly here, and the team behind the game is offering a look at what's to come.

Battalion 1944 is gearing up to take on the competitive shooter scene with its February 1 Steam Early Access launch.

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) free 30,000 battle points now live on Xbox One

Everyone who's bought the game already should now be seeing their reward when they log in.
A short while ago, Microsoft and the PUBG Corporation announced a reward for the Xbox One PUBG players as a celebration for the Game Preview title hitting 4 million players.
The freebie: 30,000 battle points to spend on cosmetic crates in the game. And that reward is now live.

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These SteamVR betas are all worth checking out on Oculus Rift

The best beta games the Oculus Rift has to offer
I've spent some time checking out the games below to bring you the best of the best unfinished and, well, beta games for your Oculus Rift. If you are just as into testing new products before the official release as I am, venture forth and broaden your horizon! Be sure to keep an eye on their official releases as well! This way, if you enjoy a game but find it might have too many technical issues you can at least play it when all of them are sorted out.

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Exporting or saving text messages as a file.

Is it possible to save all your texts as a file or is there a way to export them in Windows 10 mobile?

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Microsoft FY18 Q2 earnings: $28.9 billion in revenue backed by cloud, Office growth

Revenues for Microsoft's second quarter were up to $28.9 billion, backed by continued cloud services growth.
Microsoft has released its earnings report for FY18 Q2, showing revenues of $28.9 billion and $7.5 billion in non-GAAP net income. That's up from the same period a year ago, during which Microsoft brought in $25.8 billion in revenue and $6.2 billion in net income.
Here are the highlights from this quarter's release:

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5 must-know Monster Hunter: World for Xbox One tips and tricks

New to Monster Hunter's beast-riddled world? Here's what you should know.

Monster Hunter has made its arrival on Xbox One X with its latest installment, Monster Hunter: World. Following success on both Sony and Nintendo platforms, the game marks the series debut on Xbox One, with a variety of changes to take advantage of the new hardware.

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Lumia 640 - problems with calendar & mail app

My phone was working fine until the Outlook Mail and Outlook Calendar app updated to v17.8827.21596.0.
Now the mail and calendar crashes, won't sync, slow opening, won't populate sometimes after opening. The phone runs Windows 10 mobile v15063.850.
I dont have a backup from before the problem. Is there any way I might fix this without a hard reset?

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Microsoft Launcher beta for Android snags Cortana integration

Microsoft Launcher is getting a dose of Cortana in its latest beta update.

Since its launch in late-2017, Microsoft Launcher has picked up a number of tweaks focused mainly on customization.

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Get your maximum refund with TurboTax's $65 Home & Business tax software

Got your W-2 ready?
The TurboTax Home & Business tax software 2017 is down to $64.86 on Amazon. It normally sells for $80. Not only is this software $15 better than its average street price, it's also $5 lower than any previous deals we've seen. We've shared a couple deals on TurboTax software in the past, but this is the first time it has dropped this low.
You can also get the TurboTax Premier software on sale for $54.86. That's a drop from its street price of $70 and a match for its lowest ever.

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HP X3 requires VOLTE

So all my plaguing Verizon issues seem cured with a tier 2 tech finding VOLTE was not active on my acct. The HP X3 requires VOLTE. This did not activate when I carried my sim from the ICON over.. finally happy!!!

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HTC Vive Pro vs HTC Vive: Which should you buy?

If you're going to get a Vive, make sure it's the right one.
Anyone looking to invest in the flagship VR headset for SteamVR has a big question in need of answering before cash is put on the counter. Do you go with the HTC Vive that has been available for over a year now, or do you wait for the more capable and expensive HTC Vive Pro? HTC plans to sell both instead of retiring the original, because these headsets actually appeal to two different audiences.
So, which should you buy?

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Llama-slaughtering 'Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse' gets Xbox Play Anywhere support

Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse is now an Xbox Play Anywhere game after fans requested the developer add the feature.
A few weeks ago we reported that a bizarre game called Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse (VALA) was coming to Xbox One and PC. Since then many gamers asked us whether the title was an Xbox Play Anywhere experience, but unfortunately it wasn't. This resulted in some disappointment because the popularity of the feature grows every day. Xbox Play Anywhere games allow you to purchase the title once, either on Xbox One or Windows 10, and play it on both platforms at no additional cost. The best part is that progress carries over so you can pick up and play wherever you like.

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New cumulative update brings handful of fixes to Fall Creators Update PCs

A number of small issues, ranging from display problems to keyboard language bugs, are fixed in this release.

Microsoft has been busy releasing patches outside of its standard Patch Tuesday cycle in January, and it's ending the month with another.

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Trailmakers for Xbox and PC fuses alien environments with customizable vehicles

Trailmakers combines the thrill of exploring an alien planet with deep vehicle customization for a creative experience.
Trailmakers is a vehicle-building adventure from developers at Flashbulb Games who have worked for Press Play, Rare, and Square Enix in the past. The game is now available on Steam Early Access with an exclusive under Press Play in years past.

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Microsoft Store sale offers free game when you buy an Xbox One X or One S

Now you can get a jump on your game collection when you pick up a new Xbox One console.

Microsoft is offering up another deal on Xbox One S and Xbox One X consoles to draw in those who may not have bought in just yet.

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Stock up on Rockstar PC games on the cheap with Humble's latest bundle

Pick up Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, and more in Humble's latest pay-what-you-want sale.

If you're a fan of Rockstar's extensive catalog of games, you'll want to turn your attention to the latest Humble Bundle sale.

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Why develop for Android & iOS if enterprise is your focus?

Microsoft is slowly withdrawing itself from the consumer space and targeting enterprises. Then why spend so much time and money on Android & iOS?

There are many non-Microsoft UWP apps that do not exist on Android or iOS. So 10 to 15 Microsoft apps on these platform is not going to make any difference. Plus there are more than 600 million W10 users in the world. So Microsoft can't say that they are doing this to get more users.

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Microsoft launches new MSN News beta for iOS and Android

Microsoft's new MSN News beta brings a revamped look and feel.

Microsoft has introduced a new MSN News beta for Android and iOS, bringing along a complete revamp of the app with a new look and experience on both platforms.

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Hands-on with Xbox 'Joule,' Microsoft's canceled fitness watch for gamers

This is Microsoft's canceled Xbox fitness wearable, codenamed 'Joule,' which was (oddly) going to target gamers with Kinect.

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Become an Excel whiz with this bundle of training courses!

Microsoft's Excel, the spreadsheet tool in its Office suite, has an incredible amount of depth that most people never touch. Figures and graphs are what Excel is usually used for, but there's so much more potential if you have the correct knowledge.
Become an Excel master with this 32-hour course Learn more
Whether it's PivotTables, Pivot Charts, macros, or powerful formulas, in-depth Excel training to automate spreadsheets and solve complex problems can be quite expensive. There's a lot of content to cover, and there are many questions to answer.

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Looking For A New Bluetooth Headset

I had the LG Tone Infinim 910 and they were the best headsets I've seen so far all day battery life and comfortable around the neck and in ear. One side went out so I'm looking to replace them

I've seen there's a newer model the 920 but it's not good for calls at all I bought them and got rid of them because they didn't include noise cancellation in that model for whatever reason.

Any idea on a good replacement headsets

I've heard the jaybird x3 and beats x wireless we're good ones start looking at. Any other recommendations

Looking for noise cancellation good battery life and good audio quality for music

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Groove Music brings equalizer and artist art for wallpaper toggles to Release Preview Insiders

Release Preview Windows Insiders can get their hands on some handy new Groove Music features, including an equalizer and interesting wallpaper settings.

Despite the retirement of its streaming service, Groove Music continues to add new features for those using it to play back their local files.

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How to connect to Ethernet on a laptop without a dedicated port

You can get online with a stable, wired Ethernet connection using a USB Type-C or Thunderbolt adapter.
Buying a shiny new laptop that does everything you need it to while keeping its form factor portable and attractive to the eye is a challenge. Keeping the size small means you'll be losing a DVD drive (which no one really uses anymore, right?) as well as some ports, including the trusty Ethernet jack. But what if you want to hook up to a wired connection for internet access? Here's how you can make use of an adapter to enjoy a reliable experience.

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Grab a Dell Latitude 14-inch notebook for $700 today only

Time for a tanky laptop.
The Dell Latitude 7480 14-inch business notebook is down to $699.99 on Amazon. This deal is part of Amazon's Gold Box deals of the day and is sold by Woot, Amazon's daily deal affiliate, so it will expire by tomorrow.

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Is Microsoft holding back developers in integrating with Cortana?

Recently there was an item on windowscentral on Cortana Triggers a.k.a. Cortrigga. Apparently it was taken offline by MS in the past, but has been taken down again (copyright issue?). The store states: "cortrigga is currently not available".
What is the play here? Doesn't MS want developers to take Cortana to things lik IFTTT?

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Chime in: Should you pay for extra OneDrive cloud storage?

Are the premium OneDrive plans worth the extra cost?
Microsoft offers 5GB of OneDrive storage for free with a Microsoft account, but if you need more space you'll need to part with some cash. There are two ways to achieve this: by purchasing the 50GB OneDrive upgrade, or by paying for a full Office 365 plan. The former will set one back $1.99 per month, while Office plans start at $69.99 (1TB of space) a year.

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Best Windows 10 apps of January 2018

From apps to keep you fit to a pair of great news readers, we reviewed some quality apps this month from the Microsoft Store.

In January, I reviewed some great apps from the Microsoft Store, including a new arrival, an app that received a major update, and some familiar favorites. Here are my picks for the best apps I looked at in January 2018.

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SteelSeries Rival 600 gaming mouse packs impressive performance for the price

The Rival 600 by SteelSeries is one of the best gaming mice you can buy. Period.

There is a ridiculous number of options for gaming mice. Starting at less than $10, it's possible to purchase one that doesn't sport advanced features and components but gets the job done. On the other end of the scale, we have mice that break the $100 barrier and rock advanced sensors, smart RGB lighting, modular designs, detachable cables, and more.
In most cases, spending more on a gaming mouse is a good idea. The Rival 600 by SteelSeries boasts a dual-sensor configuration for less than $80.

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These discounted RAVPower charging accessories are a must-have for gadget lovers

Time is already running out to save on these accessories.


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Samson G Track Pro microphone review: A quality, affordable mic for creative types

This clever microphone is great for podcasters, musicians and streamers.
Getting a quality microphone is more important than ever for many PC users. With the boom of streaming, in particular, alongside more traditional uses like podcasting and recording music, it's never been more important to sound good.
There are different ways to go. USB microphones are easier to use but often sacrifice sound quality. Traditional condenser mics sound better but require an additional interface to be used with a PC.
The Samson G Track Pro sits in the middle of these two. And for many, it could be a perfect choice.


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New Phones That You Can Use Gloves With

I'm a long-time Lumia 928 and 929 user.
One of the biggest reasons is that I can use regular gloves (not goofy special ones, but the ones I already own and like - like my motorcycle gloves).

Are there any new phones (not just Lumias) that support this feature?
I know I can't use my wife's LG G5 with my gloves on.
JJ

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Dictating What Cortana Says To Text

Hi there. Is there a way I can take what Cortana says and dictate it to text? I want her responses to be written down. (I need it for a project)

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EA announces return of Star Wars Battlefront II loot crates in wake of disappointing sales

EA never learns because, despite missing sales targets, the publisher confirmed that microtransactions would return to Star Wars Battlefront II in the coming months.
Star Wars Battlefront II generated a lot of controversy for its loot crates and microtransactions. The outcry among gamers caused the publisher to pull the micropayments, but by that time the damage was done. According to a new report by The Wall Street Journal, the game underperformed as EA only sold nine million units instead of the ten million they estimated. If you compare these figures to the first Star Wars Battlefront, the game passed fourteen million sales by March 2016.

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How to set OneDrive as your default save location on Windows 10

Are you browsing to your OneDrive folder every time you want to save a file on Windows 10? If so, use these steps to change the default save location.
Although you can always browse and select the location to save files you create using an application, Windows 10 also has a default configuration to save your newly-created files that points to your profile folders (Desktop, Documents, Pictures, and videos, for example).
If you use OneDrive, starting with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, it's possible to change the default configuration so you can save files directly to the cloud storage service instead of having to browse to the path every time.
In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the simple steps to use OneDrive as your default save location.

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My problem about connection between soundsport and windows 10

Hi. I have tried many times to get my bluetooth headphones to connect to windows 10 with no success. Online there seems to be many people with similar issues. Bluetooth sees my device and pairs but doesn't connect - or more specifically it does than drops, see following 2 pictures:

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Then this:

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(Also just to so you know where it says "Make sure that the Bose SoundSport is turned on" it is, it's repeating "ready to pair" the entire time.)

I read several posts that ultimately point back to Windows and I definitely think it is a windows issue. I had cheap chinese bluetooth headphones that used to work fine and than 1 day they stopped. Windows forums all said it was the headphones even though they connected to other computers and phones. I secretly hoped that was true however I still can't connect with my Bose soundsports. I have tried everything I can find and nothing including the following:

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if that resolves the issue.

Method 1: Run the hardware troubleshooter and check.

The Hardware Troubleshooter is an automated tool which checks the hardware on the computer for any known issues and provides the details on how to fix them. Please follow these steps:

a. Type troubleshooting in the search box and press Enter.

b. In the "Troubleshooting" window, click "View All" in the left pane.

c. Right click "Hardware and Devices" and select run as administrator.

d. Click "Next" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

If the issue persist, continue with Method 2.

Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall Bluetooth drivers.
1. Press Windows Key + R on your desktop screen to go to run command box.
2. Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
3. Look for Bluetooth driver, right-click and then click Uninstall/Remove Device.
4. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, click OK.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Windows will automatically install the driver.

And:

If anyone has any other ideas please let me know.

Thanks

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Samsung G Book 12 External Hard drive lag/latency.

Hi There,

I'm using my Samsung galaxy book 12 with a USB Type-C hub that allows for my external hard drive to connect via USB 3.0 to the hub and than to the book 12 so I can access my files.

When i play content like a video and I pause it, I have a bad lag/latency problem when I unpause it.

Why does this happen?

Is It the USB Type-C hub i have, the notebook or is it something else?

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Microsoft Photos Facial Recognition

Recently on the windows 10 Microsoft Photos app, there was update to "choose a star". Even before that there was an update which brought the Google photos like facial recognition feature, although much less useful. All this sounds cool to me, even if its a long way before it can match Google photos, but the way they are implementing this is very annoying. Google does all the face tagging and location/object/place tagging in the cloud, so you can use their app on any low end device as well. Your performance is only limited by your internet speed. I understand micrisoft does this too. All my pictures in onedrive are tagged by objects and places and any written text the picture contains in the cloud. I can search for, say "cats" in the search field of onedrive from any computer (of course provided I'm signed in with my Microsoft account) and get results including All the pictures I've taken of cats in my neighbourhood usung my 550 and galaxy core (both phones have onedrive camera roll auto upload turned on) . But on my photos app on my laptop, i cant do it. When i clicked I the search bar on the photos app, it said "making your collection searchable". I left the app open and haven't opened any other app fearing it might slow down the process. I have around 50000+ photos so i understand this may take time but it has been 3 FULL DAYS since and still there are 28000 photos left. Ridiculous! !! If this tagging thing was done on the cloud like Google photos or Microsoft's own onedrive, it would have been so much easier and faster. Any idea what i should do? This is taking forever. Thanks.

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call recording

I remember very well reading that lumia 550 and 950 came with call recording support. But on my 550, it doesn't. I have the default voice recording app installed but when i go to settings to choose an app to record calls, that whole option is greyed out. Next to it is present though the option to choose default app for caller id(i have chosen truecaller ) and it works fine. Why doesn't the call recording work? I've tried resetting my phone, tried changing region to US, nothing helped so far. Any help please, anyone? Thanks.

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How can I turn that off so that I can only play my music?

I have close to 60 GB of music in OneDrive played through Groove but when I try to play it on my Android phone I cannot select my music by artist only by song title. Each time I try to play music from an artist it brings up music 30 seconds spots that I don't own. How can I turn that off so that I can only play my music? Does anybody have an idea.

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New Phones That You Can Use Gives With

I'm a long-time Lumia 928 and 929 user.
One of the biggest reasons is that I can use regular gloves (not goofy special ones, but the ones I already own and like - like my motorcycle gloves).

Are there any new phones (not just Lumias) that support this feature?
I know I can't use my wife's LG G5 with my gloves on.
JJ

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Disney's Moana comes to Minecraft

Fans of Disney's Moana are in for a treat if they also play Minecraft.
Minecraft's Aquatic Update, which adds new content to the oceans, might be a few months away but today, Microsoft released the Moana Character Pack. The Moana Character Pack features famous Pacific Islanders, the shapeshifting god Maui, a giant gold-hoarding crab, pirates, apparitions, demons, and much more.
You can even play as the infamous chicken who has a habit of getting stuck in tricky situations. If you're a fan of the Disney movie, then be sure to check out the pack in the Minecraft Marketplace right now.

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Rainbow Six Siege 'Operation Chimera' Operators teased ahead of full reveal

Ubisoft has provided a first look at the next Operators coming to Rainbow Six Siege.

Ubisoft has officially kicked off the third year of post-launch content for its tactical first-person shooter, Rainbow Six Siege. With a full reveal of its next season of content, "Operation Chimera," on track for next month, the publisher is ramping up anticipation with a new teaser.

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Android Microsoft Launcher not working in Galaxy s7

I downloaded and installed the Microsoft Launcher on Galaxy S7. It installed and even logged in to my live account and entered my work email. So now the launcher appears on the home page and when I press/touch it nothing happens? Also do I have to download outlook, word, etc. separately?

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Grab a $50 gift card with the Xbox One S console for only $190

Who needs Black Friday with deals like these?
B&H Photo is throwing in a $50 gift card with orders of the Xbox One S 500GB console for $189.99 while supplies last. This deal is awesome, as this price is about the lowest the console dropped to during Black Friday. Normally it's available for $90 more like it is at most retailers today. You can save an additional $10 on this order by using Google Pay via an Android phone to checkout.

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Battlefield 1 passes 25 million players as North Sea content launches

Battlefield 1 is breaking records for EA more than a year after the game's launch.
Battlefield 1 came out on October 21, 2016, and has garnered a significant player following since then. The game has sold millions of units and has a substantial player base which remains active across Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4.
Today, EA released its quarterly financial results in which it stated that Battlefield 1 has been played by more than 25 million gamers. Note that this is a player count and not sales figures because the number includes individuals who bought a used copy, game share on their consoles, or probably played during a free trial period. While sales numbers are in the millions, it's hard to pinpoint an exact amount because of these variables.

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World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is now up for preorder

Get ready to stoke the flames of war between the Horde and Alliance once more: World of Warcraft's latest expansion is now up for preorder.

Nearly three months since its announcement at Blizzcon 2017, World of Warcraft's latest expansion, Battle for Azeroth, is now up for preorder.

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Windows Camera adds touch of Fluent Design and more for Insiders

Windows Camera now includes a touch of Fluent Design and some handy new settings with its latest Insider update.

Windows Insiders are getting another taste of Fluent Design with the latest update to the Camera app.

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Overwatch now supports 4K on Xbox One X

Now you can play in crisp 4K with Blizzard's Overwatch on your Xbox One X.

Hot on the heels of its latest map release, Overwatch has picked up another patch with one big addition for anyone playing on Microsoft's latest console: Xbox One X support.

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Attack on Titan-like 'Extinction' coming to Xbox and PC in April

Extinction is an upcoming action game similar to Attack on Titan where players fight massive creatures in a desperate fight for survival.
Extinction was originally revealed in June 2017 and since then we haven't heard much about the development process. Today, developer Iron Galaxy finally announced the release date for the game: April 10, 2018.

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My Time at Portia PC preview: A relaxing game that will keep you hooked

Pathea Games' new Early Access title, My Time at Portia, is a relaxing simulation role-playing game that has the potential to keep players hooked for unhealthy amounts of time.
In the modern gaming scene, explosive action is something many titles share. This is only natural, of course — who doesn't love to participate in epic battles or tense combat? Despite this, it can also be nice for games to change pace and offer a more laid back experience.
This is the market in which the "life simulator" type of role-playing game thrives. Trading in the assault rifles for activities like farming, socializing, and crafting, these games cater to a crowd that simply wants to escape the real world for a few hours and chill out without having to worry much about skill or strategy.
Pathea Games' new game, My Time at Portia, is a brand new life simulator game that follows the above formula perfectly. It does it so well, in fact, that you just might get addicted to the game before you know what happened to the time.

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Eve V review: MrMobile's first crowdsourced PC (video)

The upstart behind the Eve V is trying to build something powerful, price it affordably, and give users a voice in the process. Did the group succeed? Read (and watch) this.

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How to redeem Microsoft Store codes and gift cards

Here's how to redeem codes and gift cards for use with your Windows 10 PC.

The Microsoft Store is home to everything available from Microsoft, from physical devices, accessories, movies, apps, and more. And while all content can be purchased directly from the store, redeemable codes play a major role in obtaining specific items, credit, and subscriptions from outside of the online storefront.

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Wolfenstein II: The Diaries of Agent Silent Death expansion promises stealthy but violent gameplay

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus' latest expansion is silent but violent.
Today, Bethesda released Wolfenstein II's latest expansion, called The Diaries of Agent Silent Death. The content is currently available for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4, with a Nintendo Switch release expected later this year.
The mission to liberate America from the Nazis has only just begun and the developer keeps on releasing new content. Players can continue the fight in The Diaries of Agent Silent Death, the second in a series of three expansion packs available as part of The Freedom Chronicles Season Pass.

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Anker's $46 Roav DashCam A1 will have your back

Record your driving with ease.

If you're worried about getting in an accident and being blamed for it, you're going to want to pick up a dash cam. Anker's Roav DashCam A1 is currently on sale for $46 at Amazon when you use the coupon code BESTCAMB during checkout. This is a savings of $14 from its regular price.

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The Darkness II, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, Spec Ops: The Line join Xbox backward compa

Every week or so, Microsoft adds more games to the Xbox One backward compatible library.
Today, Xbox's Larry Hryb announced that Xbox 360 games The Darkness II, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, and Spec Ops: The Line are now backward compatible. While none of these games may be described as heavy hitters, they're still a lot of fun.

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The 3 best Androids for former Windows Phone users

Looking for a new smartphone? Here are the three best Android phones you should consider (and why) if you're switching from Windows Phone.

You've likely heard that Windows Phone is no longer a thing. That makes picking an alternative handset an essential step for those who need a smartphone but can no longer rely on Microsoft.
I have always carried around multiple smartphones to make my product reviews more informed. That makes me no stranger to Android or Apple's iPhone. If I had to choose one OS in 2018, it'd be Android due to the larger array of hardware and software options.

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Windows Vista: 5 things you might not know about Microsoft's messiest OS release

Windows Vista was Microsoft's messiest OS. Here's 5 reasons why that turned out to be.
It's Windows Vista's birthday! Windows Vista was officially released on January 30, 2007, according to Microsoft. It is known as Microsoft's messiest OS release ever. It took a long time to develop, it was buggy at launch, required users to upgrade their hardware to experience the best new features, and was super expensive. If that isn't enough already, here are a few reasons why Windows Vista failed.

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