windows 10 on my pc 3GB rum is slow how to make it run faster

After upgrading from windows 7 to windows 10 my pc with a 3Gb rum is very slow how to make it run faster?

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I'm looking to begin using a To-Do app. Why should I use Wunderlist over MS To-Do and vice-versa?

What does Wunderlist do better than Microsoft To-Do and vice-versa?

Thanks for any and all insight!

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Why is Windows Central thoughtlessly wasting my time?

Why did it log me in, specifically invite me to comment on a message I had just read, and after working on my comment for 10 minutes tell me "You don't have enough reputation to post comments on older content " Thank you SO much, guys.

Yes, the question is rhetorical and I'm not sure you have enough reputation for me to visit the WC again to see if there is any response.

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Surface Go 8/128: Amber LED Glowing Behind Front Camera.

Recently, I noticed a faint amber color emanating from behind the front facing camera on my Go.

I was not utilizing the camera in any manner, so, I thought it was odd to see this happening. I switched off all permissions to the camera, but, it periodically appeared again.

I then proceeded to do a full system recovery using a USB drive.

Soon after getting everything updated and restored, the glow returned.

Is the glowing LED normal behavior? What exactly is the purpose of this LED? All permissions to access the camera are still disabled.

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Surface Pro 2 will not start Windows

My Surface Pro 2 suddenly will not start Windows 10. Only Surface logo will appear on screen for several seconds and then go black. A couple of times "Preparing automatic repair" appeared at the bottom but nothing happened. Obviosly I don't know that much about tablets. I am not sure if my dettachable keyboard is connected because no response to any of the F keys. Anything I can do? Thanks.
More about : start windows

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Not received Windows 10 1809

eligible device but 1803 updates are going on how to update to October update 1809 plz help update

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Amazon's 4K UHD movie sale offers three best-selling films for $40

Choose your own bundle.


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The Yi Compact dash cam has 1080p, night vision, and more for just $25

Get everything on tape. Or SD card, I guess.
The Yi Compact 1080p dashboard camera is down to $25 on Amazon once you clip the $15 off on-page coupon. We've seen this dash cam go on sale a couple times but not for a while now, and the last deal only dropped it to $26. It regularly sells for $40.

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Anker's discounted Jump Starter Pro should be in every single trunk

Winter's here.

The Anker Roav 800A 8000mAh Jump Starter Pro is down to $74.99 with code ROAVR320 on Amazon. This normally sells for $100 and this beats our previous posted discount by $5. This deal puts it at the same price as the much smaller Anker PowerCore mini jump starter.

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The Razer Hammerhead USB-C ANC is worth the extra money

Razer makes two pairs of excellent USB-C headphones and having lived with both, we're in the best place to help you choose between the two.
Razer Hammerhead USB-C ANC

Noise cancelling

$100 at Razer

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Check out these helpful Red Dead Online tips from Rockstar

Everyone can play it now.
Today, Rockstar Games announced Red Dead Online's availability to the general public. Red Dead Online is a connected online experience set against the backdrop of Red Dead Redemption 2's massive open world. According to the studio, this new version is an evolution of the classic multiplayer experience found in Red Dead Redemption.

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Feel completely secure with the $329 Ring Alarm 14-piece system

A sensor for every egress.
The Ring Alarm 14-piece Home Security System is down to $329 on Amazon. That's almost $100 off what it normally goes for, and this is a full system with all the pieces it comes with. Today's deal is the first time we've seen it go this low.

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Here are Fallout 76's patch notes for December 4

Let's hope this fixes a lot.
Fallout 76 is a shared-world multiplayer survival game for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4. The title marks an all-new direction for Bethesda's establishing post-apocalyptic role-playing series, allowing groups of survivors to explore, build settlements, and uncover secrets of West Virginia. It's a multiplayer experience which requires you to work together and form alliances.

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Zune Repairs and Zune SSD Upgrades

Need help getting your Zune updated or repaired? I have found that Rapid Repair still does help many Zune customers get the Zune going again. They do battery repairs, SSD upgrades, help with software installation etc.

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Surface Headphones now available in the UK for £330

Two weeks after going up for preorder, Microsoft's Cortana-equipped Surface Headphones are now available in the UK.

Microsoft this week officially launched its new Surface Headphones in the UK, coming two weeks after opening up preorders.

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Netgear's new Arlo Ultra security camera will monitor your home in 4K

4K, HDR, Spotlight, Sirens... talk about home security.
Netgear has announced the Arlo Ultra, a 4K HDR wireless security camera that looks to be a serious upgrade over the Arlo Pro 2. The biggest upgrade is in the resolution. This is Netgear's first Arlo security camera to have 4K resolution and HDR image processing. Netgear believes users will be able to use the resolution to pick up on critical details they may have otherwise missed, like license plate numbers or clothing, when identifying suspicious activity.

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Xbox Onesies delayed at last minute due to manufacturing flaw

The Xbox Gear team is working to get the flaw fixed "ASAP."

It looks like Xbox fans will have to wait just a little while longer to get their hands on an Xbox Onesie.

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Marriott data breach exposed personal information for 500 million people

Names, email addresses, card info, and more was exposed for millions of people.

By now, you've probably heard about the recent Marriott data breach. It's a story that's been making the rounds like a crazy, as it should seeing as how it's one of the worst corporate data breaches to ever happen.
Whether you're a concerned Marriott customer or just want to stay informed about what's going on, here's everything you need to know.

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Where's the best place to buy a new HP Spectre x360 15?

Best answer: If you want the best support and easiest shopping experience, head to the HP's own online store.
HP: HP Spectre x360 ($1,170+)

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Ryan here! and my last name ain't Giggs :p

Love Ryan Giggs. Man Utd Fan! Windows user for the past 15 years. Love everything tech!

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This $8 headrest mount can help entertain everyone in the back seat

Out of reach of tiny hands.
The Tryone car headrest smartphone mount is down to $8.39 with code XYISTWNY on Amazon. This phone mount usually sells for around $12 and has never dropped to this price directly.

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What Team Windows Central is watching, reading, and listening to this week

This week's batch of media recommendations from the fine folks at Windows Central is ready.
You made it through another month, and December is upon us. That means it's a great time to celebrate (or just chill out after the work week). Our latest lineup of movie, music and book recommendations features picks that are a perfect pair for some quality downtime.

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Unable to change album art using Groove music, need assistance.

I used to be able to use Groove Music to alter the album art of music I had purchased that for some reason was missing that data; and recently discovered that when I went to do this again, the option to 'Edit info' or even 'Find album info' was no longer present thus I was unable to change the art.

Anybody know if they changed how this is done, and if so, how can I go about doing this now?

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Amazon's Echo devices will gain support for Apple Music in mid-December

Get ready for it.

Amazon today announced that Apple Music support is coming to its Echo lineup of speakers in the coming weeks, allowing Apple Music subscribers to ask Alexa to stream their favorite songs, artists, albums, and more. Users will also be able to stream Beats 1 live and play any of the curated playlists from Apple Music editors or ask for their preferred algorithmically-generated radio stations.

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Add these smart plugs to each room of your home for just $7 each

These smart plugs are small enough to stay out of your way but can be super helpful to have around the house.


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Do you need to disable Windows 10 automatic repair? Here's how to do it.

You can prevent Windows 10's self-repair mechanism from running automatically. In this guide, we show you how.
On Windows 10, automatic repair is a handy feature that troubleshoots and fixes common problems that may be preventing your device from loading correctly.
If your computer fails to start two consecutive times, in the third boot the self-repair mechanism will trigger, and during this process, the system will run a number of diagnostic tests to detect and repair common startup problems.

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serious issue with the laptop

On my computer is having a serious issue that every month my window will be corrupted or not working so what I can do tell me.

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Hi I have a HP laptop and I install Windows 10 now there is absolutely no touchpad settings

I have tried device manager open settings for mice but there is no settings for mice or touchpad I just don't understand where to find it or how to install a touchpad

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Get in the holiday spirit with Monster Hunter: World's Winter Star Fest

It's a holiday miracle!
Over the past year, Monster Hunter: World has received many crossover events and other festivals. The title has also received numerous updates and boasts a significant fan following. For the past few months, there haven't been many changes to the game. Luckily, that's about to change.

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New information about next Dragon Age should be revealed next month

We may know more about the next Dragon Age game next week.
Almost a year ago, BioWare Producer Mark Darrah confirmed that the developer was hard at work on Anthem and the next Dragon Age game. Darrah said that he was the Executive Producer for both, and that "there are people hard at work on both franchises." He also added that the next Dragon Age game will focus on continuing the story after the main campaign ends. This seems to indicate that development is currently going strong for the next entry in the Dragon Age franchise. We might just see the title sooner rather than later.

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Nokia Lumia Icon (929) Cases

Hi folks,

I just acquired a Nokia Icon in really good condition. It works really well and it's my backup to my iPhone Max on Verizon.

I wonder if anyone has a black case lying around that you would be interested in letting go. Online sources are scarce and darn expensive. PM me if you have one at a reasonable price.

If you have an old battery lying around, I would be interested in that as well. A co-worker use to work for iFixit that can install it for me.

Happy Holidays; Merry Christmas to all.

Aximtreo:smile:

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Office introduces new machine learning, AI features and more for November

The latest batch of features headed to Office is heavy on AI and machine learning.

Microsoft already introduced a number of handy features for Office 365 in November, but it's finishing out the month by piling on even more.

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Anthem Closed Alpha kicks off next week, sign-ups now live

Electronic Arts has provided the first details on Anthem's Closed Alpha test, commencing next week.
With 2018's biggest titles now on shelves, the focus is shifting to what lies ahead. Electronic Arts' upcoming shared-world shooter, Anthem is slated for a February 22, 2018 debut, promising cooperative class-based gameplay in a vast open world. While details on the title are limited, the publisher is already gearing up for the game's first hands-on opportunity.

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Plex now streams music from Tidal, offers bundled subscription for both

The partnership also includes a discount of $60 per year on Tidal and Plex Pass subscriptions.

Plex is teaming up with Tidal, allowing subscribers to stream their Tidal tunes directly within the Plex app.

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SwiftKey gets built-in search juice powered by Bing

The Microsoft-owned keyboard now lets you search and share links directly from Bing.

SwiftKey for Android today added a handy new search feature for sharing content from the web without leaving your conversations.

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Windows 10 won't boot from DVD or USB!

I downloaded Windows 10 ISO file from official Microsoft site and burned it to a DVD.
I put the disk in,reseted my PC,in BIOS setted Boot priority:1st CD/DVD ROM,2nd HDD,3rd Removable device.I saved that and exit the BIOS.But instead to open Windows 10 installation, it shows a Windows logo and starts the windows.
I checked the DVD,its bootable.

PLS HELP!!!

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What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in December

Yep. It's once again time for the holidays.

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The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...

Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One, but which ones truly stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms next week.
Next week we have a few new "AAA" releases on Xbox One, but there are still a few surprises here and there. Notably, Just Cause 4 is finally launching on the console, and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales offers an interesting take on the popular series. With that in mind, here are all the biggest games launching next week, between December 3 and December 7, 2018.

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What's the deal with Lenovo's Yoga Book C930 and LTE support?

Best answer: Yes, the Lenovo Yoga Book C930 convertible laptop is set up to support cellular LTE, but compatible models are only available in select European regions. If you can't get your hands on a Yoga Book C930 but need a slim laptop with LTE, consider checking out Samsung's Galaxy Book2.

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Save yourself a trip to the mechanic with the $12 Kobra OBD-II code reader

Ugh, what is your car trying to tell you anyway?
This Kobra OBD-II Wi-Fi car code reader is down to $11.99 on Amazon when you clip the 15% off on-page coupon and use the promo code 5ZE3CSHJ. It sells for $20 without the code and we haven't seen a sale on these readers since June. Make sure the seller for this deal and the ones below is "E-Tech Distributors" or the code won't work. This version uses Wi-Fi, so it's compatible with iOS, Android, and, for the one person who just woke up from several years of sleep, Windows phones.

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Aliens vs. Predator, Sonic Unleashed, more join Xbox backward compatibility

The list keeps on growing.
Ever since Xbox One backward compatibility was announced, gamers have been asking for a few high-profile games. While the majority of requests revolve around the Call of Duty franchise, the Aliens and Sonic franchises have been other hot series. Today, Microsoft announced that Aliens vs. Predator, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, and Sonic Unleashed are now backward compatible.

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Microsoft just bought inXile Entertainment, but who are they?

Microsoft is gearing up to tackle the next console generation with a bang, picking up studios left, right, and center in attempts to offset some of its biggest criticisms. Say hi to inXile Entertainment.
Microsoft is setting its bets for the next console generation, as Redmond not only attempts to make up for lost ground against PlayStation, but sets up defences against potential moves from Google, Amazon, and other tech giants.
Microsoft is well placed on a technical level for the next console generation. The combined forces of the Xbox and Surface industrial engineering teams is a winning combo, and Microsoft's massive investment in regional data centers grants them a sizable advantage in live services, and their planned game streaming service, set to debut in 2019. One area Microsoft has arguably neglected in recent years is in its internal game stable. Both critics and customers have been fairly adamant that Microsoft can improve in this area, and Microsoft has responded in a big way.
Microsoft picked up several new studios this year, including Forza Horizon-aficionado Playground Games, RPG heavyweight Obsidian Entertainment, and State of Decay developer Undead Labs. When Microsoft announced the acquisition of inXile Entertainment, however, it came as a bit of a surprise.

inXile Entertainment, founded by the legendary Brian Fargo of Interplay fame, is known in recent times for classic-style crowd-funded RPGs Wasteland 2 and The Bard's Tale IV. Both games were well-received overall, but they launched missing some of the polish that you might have expected from a larger studio. I think it's fair to say the games also flew under the radar a bit, lacking the marketing reach Microsoft Studios games typically enjoy. As part of Microsoft, inXile should be able to push their ambitions to the next level, handing off business administration and marketing efforts to Microsoft corporate, and focusing entirely on their art.
Here's a brief history of inXile, and what to expect from this hugely promising studio.

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Office icons updated with modernized design, rolling out in coming months

This is the first redesign of the Office icons since 2013.

Microsoft today announced it is giving a facelift to its Office icons, bringing them into the modern era as Office continues to transform into a more collaborative suite.

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Intel launches 'modern' graphics drivers for Windows 10

Intel's new drivers are aimed at providing broad support in one package across all Windows 10 editions.

Intel this week announced that, starting this month, it will begin distributing drivers for its products as "modern" Universal Windows Drivers (via Neowin).

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Digital Health, To-Do, and more are all new in Microsoft Launcher 5.1

The next big feature update for Microsoft Launcher is packing lots of new changes and enhancements. Here's what to expect.
Microsoft Launcher 5.1 is the next big update for Microsoft's Android launcher that's packing several noteworthy new features and enhancements that make for a well-rounded release. The update is currently in beta testing with users now and is expected to ship officially sometime in the next few weeks. Let's go hands-on with the most notable new improvements coming in the next Microsoft Launcher update.

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This $9 gaming mouse pad can hold your keyboard, mouse, phone and more

Serious gamers need serious gear.

Pecham's Extended Gaming Mouse Pad is available for just $8.51 at Amazon when you use promo code X27JEO8F during checkout. That'll take its price back down to the lowest it's been over the past year and save you $2 off what it was selling for during most of that time.

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Surface Studio 2 review - Real graphics power makes all the difference

The Surface Studio 2 finally lives up to its promise with a powerful new GPU and faster storage.

Let's get one thing straight about the new Surface Studio 2 – it's not a PC for your average user, nor someone looking to stretch their dollar. Instead, Microsoft's second version of its giant tablet-like PC is built for professional architects, engineers, designers, and artists. But if you look at one with envy thinking it could be the best experience on a Windows 10 PC, well, you would be right.

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Protect your work on the go with these Surface Book 2 privacy screens

Human curiosity is a natural trait. However, as the old saying goes "curiosity killed the cat and information made him fat." Technology has enabled us to have the freedom to work from wherever we are, but it can come at the cost of our privacy since our screens are out for the world to see. Privacy screens offer a level of protection for those of us who work on commutes or planes. It works as a filter, obscuring the view from anything that isn't directly in front of it. With the release of the new Surface Book 2 in different model sizes, it's important to get the right size screen for your new Surface book!

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Beat 'em up 'I Am The Hero' joins Xbox Play Anywhere

Be sure to check this one out.
I Am The Hero is a pixel art-based beat 'em up game that tells the story of a hero with a mysterious past. While there is a single-player campaign, it mostly revolves around side-scrolling through the streets and beating everyone up. According to developer Crazyant, "I Am The Hero is a love note to retro gaming, ripped from the fuzzy memories of childhoods, and seasoned with a wild passion for fighting games."

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These $35 TaoTronics Bluetooth headphones have active noise-cancelling

Tune out distractions with this limited-time discount.

The TaoTronics Active Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones are down to $34.99 when you use coupon code XFF3UYYA at checkout and clip the on-page coupon for $5. Often, codes like these don't stack and we don't know how long both codes will work for, so grab these for a super-low price while you can. The headphones regularly sell for $59.99 and we've never seen the headphones drop below $49.99 before, so today is your chance to make a killer saving.

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Microsoft may be working on a Surface Studio Monitor and a Cortana device

New rumors suggest several new Surface products are in the works, some of which fans will be excited to see.
Microsoft watcher Brad Sams has revealed in his new book several upcoming Surface products that are rumored to be in the works internally. I have heard from several sources in the past that Microsoft is working on a table-top speaker, powered by Cortana, that will focus on keeping you productive in meetings at work or around the house. Sams' new book, called Beneath A Surface, further confirms these plans, noting that an "ambient computing device" is something Microsoft is prototyping internally.

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Dual Universe for PC lets you customize everything from ships to terrain

You can alter planets like never before.
Dual Universe is an upcoming massively multiplayer online game (MMO) that just entered alpha on PC. All Kickstarter backers – no matter their pledge amount – will also be able to join the alpha. According to developer Novaquark, this marks the civilization-building MMO's biggest development milestone since its Kickstarter campaign in 2016. Novaquark's goal is to create the first virtual online civilization, enabling potentially millions of players to shape and share a universe of their own. The team is composed of veterans from Apple, BioWare, Epic Games, and Sony.

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Xbox Game Pass picks up Strange Brigade and Mutant Year Zero next month

Microsoft has unveiled the latest titles headed to Xbox Game Pass, it's Netflix-style subscription service for Xbox One games. Expanding the service's ever-changing library, three new games are on the way, with a staggered launch over the coming week.

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Reset Issues

So today I tried a hard reset, since I'd never done one on my L950 before, well since I got it. Trying to see if battery life and general stability improves as a result.

Anyway, I'm having a couple of problems with the reset, namely two.

The first is all apps I've bought are not loading. I'm getting an error, and they do not show up in my store apps list, actually everything that I've gotten prior to around 2015 has been purged somehow, while I can find orders for bought apps, which still shows that I've paid for them.

Now, this is rather annoying, bought apps that are still available show up in the store as available for purchase again. I can't find a solution at all.

Second issue is that facebook doesn't appear to sync contacts anymore. Only annoyance about this is that I can't get photos for most of my contacts now, making the people app and tile look rather lonely.

Anyone have any advice or solutions?
Thanks

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Going behind the wheel of the real life Forza Horizon Festival

To celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft threw a real-life festival at Britain's iconic Goodwood Estate.
Besides the open world nature, the festival setting and atmosphere is one of the biggest difference between Microsoft's Forza Horizon and Motorsport franchises. Both share the same tech to produce stunning racing experiences, but while one is a serious track-based affair, the other is a chance to let your hair down and get crazy.
And it's just this that Microsoft did with the real-life Horizon Festival, thrown to celebrate the launch of the company's highest rated-exclusive game of this generation. People came from the four corners of the globe to take part in the event, thrown at the beautiful, historic, and iconic Goodwood Estate.
Here's a little peek behind the magic.

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Load up on refurbished Philips Hue and LIFX bulbs for less today

Millions of great color options.

Today only, Woot is offering various Philips Hue and LIFX bulbs in refurbished condition at huge discounts. In addition to just the bulbs, there are some starter kits, dimmer switches, light strips, and more available, so you'll want to check out this whole sale. Even though they are refurbished items, each one is tested to look and work like new, and comes with a 90-day warranty, though they may arrive in a generic brown box. Both LIFX and Philips Hue are leaders in the smart lighting space, so you can't really go wrong with any of these bulbs, especially at this price.

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XSplit VCam removes the need for a green screen on your streams

Popular broadcast software XSplit has launched a brand new app for content creators everywhere. And it's pretty good.
If you're into streaming, whether as a viewer or as a creator, you'll no doubt be familiar with a green screen. Streamers will sit in front of one and by then applying a chroma key in software to the color of the screen, you can make the background disappear and all that's left is you.
The trouble with a green screen, though, even ones as convenient as the Elgato Green Screen, is that they're often expensive and take up a fair bit of space. There have been alternatives using software before, but rarely have they ever been worth any serious time.
XSplit is hoping to change all that with VCam. It's a virtual green screen and background replacement application, initially available to XSplit Premium subscribers. But the best part is that you don't need XSplit to make use of it. That and it's actually fairly good.

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Spend less time re-typing commands using the Command Prompt history feature

You can be more efficient while in Command Prompt using the command history feature, and in this guide, we'll show you how to use it.
If you're a frequent user of the Windows 10 Command Prompt, the "command history" feature allows you to view and quickly reuse recent command instead of having to retype them, making your daily tasks more efficient.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to access your command history and export your recently typed command to a file while in Command Prompt.

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Couldn't find Airplane mode on my pc (windows 8.1 pro)

Hi! There is no airplane mode option showing on my pc. I have windows 8.1 pro. I looked for airlplane mode in "charms bar>change pc settings>network" but its not there. I searched everywhere but didn't find it. pls can u help me with that.

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Fallout 76 criticized for Power Armor Edition contents

Fallout 76 is caught up in yet another controversy, this time centered around a nylon bag.
Fallout 76 has seen no shortage of criticism since its November 14 debut, shaping up among 2018's most controversial launches yet. While an open-world spin on the franchise was promising, lackluster performance, content, and bugs have faced a widespread backlash. Bethesda is now in the spotlight again, this time for its $200 Power Armor Edition and included nylon bag.

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Black Screen After Factory Reset

I spent 2 weeks waiting for my laptop to restore factory settings, after a bugged software update, and I am now faced with a black screen.
There is no mouse icon and none of the keyboard shortcuts seem to have an affect.

I'm scared to pull the old "off and on again" because I was told that it may damage the device.

Any advice would be appreciated, I am at my wits' end.

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On this week's podcast ... Microsoft Launcher 5.1 and Surface Go LTE

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: The next big Microsoft Launcher update, Surface Go LTE is here, and more!
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden wind down a truncated work week due to the American Thanksgiving holiday, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to discuss! Daniel has his hands-on impressions of Surface Go with LTE and Surface Studio 2. Plus, the dynamic duo dig deep into Microsoft Launcher 5.1. It features To-Do and Sticky Notes integration, plus Cortana support.
Finally, Windows Hello now supports FIDO2 Security Keys for an added layer of convenience and protection.

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Some ideas for Microsoft (Mobile)

Hi guys!

I've been thinking on some ideas for Microsoft Mobile (oy) on new devices:

End with the Nokia number names. I think that putting all your phones a name with numbers is just dumb, it just doesn't works, they are too hard to remember for people and difficult to advertise. "THE NOKIA LUMIA 930 WITH WINDOWS PHONE 8.1"
I think nearly every OEM on Windows has to understand that names matter! One of the reasons why Samsung and Apple are respected brands is because people KNOW what the iphone means and what the S(x) means, the flagships must have recognized names.

Scrap the Nokia brand on phones and use just Lumia, maybe add a Microsoft logo a la Apple. I think that if WP keeps growing under the nokia brand, when it disappears (about 18 months)Chris Weber on the future of device branding at Microsoft | Windows Phone Central people will just not realize that all the new phones were made by Microsoft and not Nokia. Although Nokia is very popular in Argentina (where I live) for example, Microsoft could use that chance to push the Nokia devices department merger into Microsoft as a marketing push and get the Lumia name into consumers minds. Everyone has to know that Nokia phones were bought by Microsoft in developing countries.

That said I have some suggestions for successor names and characteristics:

 Nokia Lumia 520: LOW END Successor should be named after its codename like Lumia Rock or Lumia people, a smartphone for the masses. I think the main problem of the 520 is it has no flash and just 512mb if RAM, the Rock should have flash and at least 1GB of RAM, and touch buttons. This should be a very important smartphone for Microsoft, and make the user base in developing markets. It should be pushed as the best budget smartphone.

 Nokia Lumia 630: LOW END An improvement from the Lumia Rock, they should add LTE support and some screen improvements. Touch buttons. (Just like the 638 just announced in China) Microsoft announces new 4G enabled Lumia 636, Lumia 638 in China | Windows Phone Central . Change name to something without numbers maybe Lumia Rock + or Lumia people pro (or lumia pro people hahaha!)

 Nokia Lumia 720: MID RANGE Should add Nokia good camera capabilities, have at least LTE, 1GB of RAM, a Dual core processor, good screen. Change name to Lumia something Name could have something to do with windows phone personal/social futures.

 Nokia Lumia 820: MID RANGE A better version of the previous Lumia.

 Nokia Lumia 930: FLAGSHIP The successor should be a great phone, just like the Lumia 930, but with a more attractive design (that looks more like the Lumia 935), slimmer, it should sport a full aluminum body and SD card capabilities. Should also be able to run Glance Screen and 3D touch. Name changed to just Lumia Icon 2 or Lumia N (for Nokia). This should be the one that says: look here it is, a smartphone with no compromises, here is the best of Nokia, Microsoft and WP altogether

 Nokia Lumia 1020: FLAGSHIP change name to Lumia Shot or Lumia Zoom. This phone should expose the best camera that can fit into an attractive smartphone and add modern specs. Should also have 3D touch capabilities. (Maybe the rummored McLaren is this phone)

 Nokia Lumia 1320: LOW END PHABLET Should be like a big Lumia Rock, with better screen. Change name.

 Nokia Lumia 1520: HIGH END PHABLET (FLAGSHIP) Add pen input support (maybe a surface pro3-like pen) and 3D touch. Keep design but make an aluminum variant too. Should be named after its big screen and input support, could be Lumia Note or Lumia Image. It should be focused on artists, creative people, professionals, etc.

All the previous should keep its actual screen sizes, colors variants. Flagships should ship with 16GB or more, add SD support. Design should be a little less square and look more modern.

MICROSOFT STOP CARRIER EXCLUSIVES, market share is made with availability not exclusivity, and Microsoft has literally billions in the bank, STOP DEPENDING ON CARRIERS (LIKE NOKIA DID) FOR ADVERTISING AND DO IT BY YOURSELF.

Focus less in the USA and more in the rest of the world! (we like WP much more than Americans!).

Stop naming phones differently under specific carriers. I really think that nokia made a big mistake by not keeping Icon as the Lumia 930's name, how can you expect people to know that two phones with different names are exactly the same!

Keep surface as the main brand for tablets/convertibles.

Scrap the Lumia 2520 and replace it by some kind of surface "play" tablet, focused on entertainment and not productivity. A direct ipad competitor/killer. That device would need long battery file, lumia like color variations a decent pricepoint, maybe the surface 3 could be that device.

Well, those are a few of my Ideas, they are not finaal, and names are just ideas (I'm no marketing expert) tell me what you, WPcentral-ers think?

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Rival Megagun is fun, but not without flaws

Rival Megagun is a wonderful concept, but it fails to capitalize on itself due to some gameplay issues.
Arcade gauntlet-style shooters like are a fairly rare sight in this day and age, and as someone who loved to play games like Galaga as a kid, I was excited to see that Rival Megagun, a new game out tomorrow on Xbox One, was offering an experience very similar to this. After playing, though, it was clear that the game's issues were holding it back from greatness. While it is a fair amount of fun overall, the breakneck pace of the game and the overwhelming amount of things on screen hurt the experience.

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Acer Liquid Jade Primo Mouse and Keyboard pairing

Can Anyone help me with the steps to pair the included KB and mouse to the Primo?, I have tried to pair them to my PC but they are not appearing as an option.

There is no info on the Internet so far I can see.

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headphone-Beats by Dr Dre

Hi there. Has anyone bought a set of Beats by Dr Dre Studio headphones in Koh Samui?

If so could you tell me if you are happy with them? Are they fakes or the real thing? Also what price did you pay?

thanks : )

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How to Remove Calendars for EAS?

I noticed on my Calendar app on my phone that calendars I've already deleted from Outlook Web Calendar are still there. The phone is syncing to the calendars via EAS. The Outlook app syncs properly, but the problem with that is it doesn't sync to the calendar, it wants you to use itself as the calendar app, which I don't want to because it won't guve me the full screen event notification that the Samsung Calendar does.
So how am I supposed to delete them?

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Xbox One X 'performing phenomenally' says NPD

Xbox One X is doing rather well.
Many years ago, Microsoft stopped reporting Xbox One sales figures and started measuring success based on Xbox Live members. In 2017, the company released the Xbox One X, the most powerful console ever made, but didn't provide us with figures as to how well the machine was doing at retailers. While there are numerous organizations around the world that report sales figures, The NPD Group tacks it in the United States.

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Surface Keyboard Keeps Disconnecting!

Quick question..I just got a Surface Pro 6. Every time I close the keyboard, the computer makes the usb disconnect sound. Then when I open the keyboard to turn the computer back on, it takes a minute to reconnect t and makes the usb connection sound.

Is this normal? I've had one before and don't remember this. I've reinstalled the driver and rest the computer to no avail.

Any help is welcome. Thank you for reading.

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Zach laptop

what will people like to see in an always-connected laptop?

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Microsoft inks $480 million contract with U.S. Army for HoloLens headsets

The Army could eventually purchase upwards of 100,000 headsets as a result of the deal.

Microsoft will supply the U.S. Army with HoloLens headsets for combat and training purposes as part of a $480 million contract.

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Bungie details Destiny 2: Forsaken updates until August

Destiny 2 has a lot of content planned.
Destiny 2: Forsaken launched at a critical time for Bungie and Activision. The game was losing players due to the excessive grind and lack of compelling end-game activities. The Forsaken expansion fixed that to some degree, but despite Bungie's best efforts, Activision said that it was a disappointment during its quarterly earnings call. Luckily, there are plenty of activities coming to Destiny 2 which should brings players back and keep them engaged.

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Lumia 650 did not recieve Canada's Alert Ready system test. How come?

Alert Ready is Canada's emergency alerting system. Alert Ready delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians through television, radio and LTE-connected and compatible wireless devices.
This afternoon was a test to ensure Canadians receive alerts immediately and know when to take action to stay safe.

I have a Lumia 650, live in a earth quake/tsunami zone. I never received the Alert Ready test. My phones carrier is compatible with the alert system.
Am I truly an ***** for clinging onto the Windows Mobile platform or is there some sort of setting on my phone that I have missed?? I did not have data turned on if that matters any, the alert comes as a siren and sms message.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Thanks

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Spread holiday cheer by using Alexa to donate to Toys for Tots

'Tis the season to give back.


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Star Wars Battlefront II joins EA Access Vault

Now you should definitely play it.
Star Wars Battlefront II has had a troubled history. The title landed in hot water because it featured egregious microtransactions at launch. This prompted a massive backlash from world governments, many of which ended up banning loot crates altogether. Despite its problems, it still features a healthy player count and keeps on getting numerous updates. However, if you're an EA Access member, you can play the game with your subscription today. Just to go the Xbox Store page and download the title if you're a member.

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The ridiculous Xbox Onesie is back – and this time you can buy one

Spice up your sleepy time.

Your prayers have been answered, Xbox fans.

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Obsidian teases upcoming space RPG with steampunk-like ads

It'll definitely have an interesting aesthetic.
Recently, Microsoft announced that it had acquired inXile Entertainment and Obsidian Entertainment. Both companies are working on announced projects, and it'll be interesting to see what they come up with down the line. However, Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division have been developing a title for a while, and it looks like it's going to be announced at The Game Awards 2018. Private Division is a new label from Take-Two Interactive Software that aims to publish games from top independent development studios. Take-Two Interactive Software is most notable as being the parent company of Rockstar Games.

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Get a free 50-inch Samsung TV when you buy a qualifying Samsung smartphone

Great phone. Free TV. Time to go pink.
Starting Nov. 30, if you go into a T-Mobile store and purchase one of Samsung's qualifying smartphones on the T-Mobile Equipment Installment Plan, then add a voice service, you'll get a Samsung 50-inch 4K TV. For free. That's for existing customers. If you're a new customer and want the deal, you'll have to add two voice lines. Either way, it's first come first serve and in-store only.

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Sea of Thieves Xbox Achievements are now easier to earn

They should get easier.
Sea of Thieves has a lot of Xbox Achievements, and many of them are incredibly difficult to earn. Recently, one gamer spent over two thousand hours in order to get a hundred percent completion. This seems quite excessive because no game should require that much time. There probably isn't even two thousands hours worth of content in Sea of Thieves to begin with. Even The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim requires less time.

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Charity Extra Life hosting livestream with Xbox this weekend

Be sure to tune in.
On November 30, 2018 starting at 12 PM ET, the charity Extra Life will stream a show on Mixer with Team Xbox. The show will end on December 1 at 2 PM ET. Every year, the organization partners with Microsoft to raise money for children. According to the event organizers, "In the last four years of Extra Life, gamers have helped raise over $169,000 for Seattle Children's Hospital. Their continued generosity has saved the lives of countless children and given hope to their families."

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