Windows Central Forums: April 2019

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Cover your home in Wi-Fi with the TP-Link Deco M5 system at over $40 off

TP-Link's Deco M5 mesh networking system 3-pack has dropped to $137.68 at Amazon. Simply clip the $20 coupon on the product page to get in on the discount. This is nearly the lowest price we've ever seen for a system that has sold as high as $200 recently and sells for an average of $180.
A single Deco M5 device is $80 on its own, so you're actually getting three for less than the price of two with this deal.

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Repair tech from phones to cameras with this discounted toolkit for only $7

It happens to the best of us. We try so hard to care for our devices, but it's inevitable that something will go wrong and they'll need to be fixed. That doesn't mean you need to take it somewhere and pay a ton to get the job done, though. Thanks to the internet and YouTube, you can find information on how to repair just about anything these days, so why not try the job at home?
You'll need some tools to do it, which is where this 45-piece toolset sold by JackyLED Direct comes in handy. Using coupon code YMKPN6LM drops its price to just $7.47 at Amazon currently, saving you $4 compared to the normal cost.

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APC's discounted Smart Surge Protector packs in USB ports and more

Make controlling and powering up all your devices a bit simpler.
APC's Smart Surge Protector Power Strip falls to $44.12 at Amazon when you clip its on-page coupon. That'll save you $9 off its regular price and bring this power strip lower than it's ever reached without a coupon before.
Smart Buy

APC Smart Surge Protector Power Strip

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This mouse can help relieve carpal tunnel symptoms

At Windows Central, we specialize in all things tech, especially hardware products — it's our bread and butter. When we say that a vertical mouse is the best for handling carpal tunnel, you can rest assured knowing that we know what we're talking about.

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Add a Corsair MM300 High-Performance Mouse Pad to your desk at $10 off

The Corsair MM300 High-Performance Mouse Pad usually costs around $25, but today Amazon has it on sale for $14.99. That deal is the best we've seen since February. The mouse pad has excellent customer reviews and doesn't drop down to this price very often.
This Is Necessary

Corsair MM300 High-Performance Mouse Pad

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Steampunk dungeon crawler 'Vaporum' hits Xbox on April 10

Be sure to check it out.
Today, Fatbot Games and Merge Games announced that their steampunk dungeon crawler Vaporum is coming to Xbox One on April 10. According to the companies, Vaporum is an award-winning grid-based dungeon crawler that uses a first-person perspective. Just like Dungeon Master and Legend of Grimrock, Vaporum is a single-player experience where you have to escape by overcoming incredible odds.

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Anker's 5-in-1 adapter adds versatility to USB-C ports at almost $20 off

Add even more functionality to your favorite USB-C device.
The Anker Premium 5-in-1 Hub USB-C Adapter drops to $35.99 at Amazon when you clip the coupon on its product page. Thanks to its current sale price of $39.99 without the coupon, today's deal will snag you this USB-C hub at the lowest cost we've ever seen it reach. It was previously selling for $60, though it's been consistently priced at $55 the past couple of months.

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Chromecast in the new Chromium Edge

In the new Chromium Edge, I've managed to find the chromecast button (by going onto the three lines in the top right corner, clicking on more tools and selecting cast media to device). However, it can't find any chromecast devices, yet Google Chrome will quite happily find them. Is there a way around this problem with the new Edge?

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Add more RAM to your Lenovo ThinkPad P52 mobile workstation with our guide

Lenovo's ThinkPad P52 is a mobile workstation available with impressive performance hardware designed for design and development software. It's a thick laptop with plenty of room for upgrades, and Lenovo made the process for adding RAM, M.2 PCIe solid-state drives (SSD), and a 2.5-inch drive as easy as possible thanks to a quick-access panel on the back of the laptop. If you want to add more RAM to your ThinkPad P52, we have everything you need right here.

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Take 50% off this Orico 2-outlet surge protector and bring it down to $9

Use coupon code BHF2F498 during checkout at Amazon to score an Orico 2-Outlet Surge Protector for $9.49. Typically it'd cost you double that price. We've never seen a steeper discount on this product before.
Plug It In

Orico 2-Outlet Surge Protector

Thanks to code BHF2F498, you can save 50% on this power strip. For less than the cost of your daily lunch, you'll get two outlets and four smart USB ports.

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Add Anker's Fast Wireless Charging Stand to your desk for its best ever price

You can say goodbye to charging cables and pick up Anker's PowerWave Fast Wireless Charging Stand for just $22.99 today at Amazon. The price drop saves you $7 off its regular price there and brings it down to the lowest price we've seen for it to date.
Top up

Anker PowerWave Fast Charging Stand

Add this stand to your desk or nightstand and you can easily fast charge your Qi-enabled phone in portrait or landscape orientation. This is its lowest ever price, so this is the best time to pick one up.

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All the gear on our help and how-to writer Mauro Huculak's desk

While most of the content I write on Windows Central is about software, I rely on many gadgets to get the work done, such as a second computer for testing, a camera and microphone for meetings, a reliable keyboard and mouse, RGB LED strips to add some ambient lighting, and a good desk to work comfortably. Here's a rundown of the products that help me to stay focused and get work done on a daily basis, which may also help you to get some ideas on what to get next.

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Tuesday's top deals: Blink XT security cameras, SSDs, and more

We spend every day trawling the web for the very best deals so you don't have to. Our favorites from today have been gathered below in one easy-to-digest roundup. Don't miss 'em!
Safe & sound

Blink XT Home Security Camera Systems

All the different configurations of the weather-resistant black Blink XT home security system are down in price today. All you need to do is decide how many cameras you want with your system. These prices are 40% off the original street prices and the first discounts we've seen since February.

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Connect your A/V equipment with discounted AmazonBasics cables at 20% off

These dependable AmazonBasics cables just became a bit more affordable.
A variety of AmazonBasics A/V accessories and cables are discounted by 20% off at Amazon for a limited time, including HDMI and RCA cables, speaker cables, and even a 12-outlet UPS. AmazonBasics products are generally affordably priced when they're not discounted, which makes sales like today's even more worthwhile.
Plugged In

AmazonBasics A/V accessories and cables sale

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Should you buy a Surface Dial for your Surface Pro 6?

Best answer: Honestly, probably not. While the Surface Dial is a nifty accessory for artists, it's best used with devices with more screen real estate like the 15-inch Surface Book or the Surface Studio. The smaller display on the Pro 6 makes it a little tough to use.

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Vacation Simulator Review: Nearly endless wonder

You, human, are now ready to VACATION.

In the pantheon of VR games, Job Simulator is essentially royalty. It's one of the most popular VR games by a considerable margin, due in no small part to the sheer volume of things you can do in it. Owlchemy Labs worked tirelessly to anticipate every random thing someone might want to do in this game. If you want to make a soup out of apple juice and egg shells, while everyone watching you giggles relentlessly, you can with ease. It's fantastic, and something everyone who has ever played it or the Rick and Morty spinoff universally adore.

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Speed vs Space in SSD?

i have an empty NVMe M.2 Slot and i want to purchase SSD.

Now my best options are
1. Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB (max 3400 MB/s read)
2. Transcend PCIe M.2 SSD 512GB (max 1700 MBs read)

Transcend is $20 expensive than Samsung but i am wondering based on your experience should i opt for more space or should i opt for more speed, i already have 1TB HDD but i really want to know are the speeds really worth it? will a notice something?

I have Dell 7567.

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Decorate for Easter thanks to this discounted Dash Deluxe Rapid Egg Cooker

Amazon is offering the Dash Deluxe Rapid Egg Cooker for $17.99 today in red, black, white, and aqua. Usually it costs $30. Today's discount brings the cooker down to a price we've never seen before.
Steamed or Scrambled

Dash Deluxe Rapid Egg Cooker

Whether you're meal prepping or decorating for Easter, today's historic low price is a no-brainer if you're in the market for something like this.

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Have small hands and need a vertical mouse? Try this Jelly Comb option

At Windows Central, we specialize in all things tech, especially hardware products — it's our bread and butter. When we say that a vertical mouse is the best one around for people with small hands, you can rest assured knowing that we know what we're talking about.

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Tempted to get one to see it run

Wendell at Level1Techs reviewed the ASRock DeskMini AMD variant.

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I'm curious to see what this can do for gaming. Sure it won't be able to run a lot of titles, but it might just be a cool little PC that can be a small form factor gaming/media rig.

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Brighten up your home with 50% off this 16.4-foot Minger LED light strip

Set the mood for less.
This Minger 16.4-feet RGB LED light strip is down to $8.49 with code WWAT6Z7D. The light strip normally sells for $16.99 so you're saving half with this deal. These lights can be used to provide ambient light to any room in the color of your choosing and are great for setting the mood or using behind a display to alleviate eye strain.
Light 'em up

Minger 16.4-feet RGB LED light strip

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Hello, Windows Central (there is a problem

Hello, guys. Your Ad. provider's DNS or CDN is so weak that I can't see any ads on the webpages. I had never adjusted ads with apps like ad blolck. Although in the China's internet, Gooogle's ads are working in a good state...:kiss:

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Surviving Mars: Green Planet allows you to terraform Mars

Get those oxygen levels up!
Today, Paradox Interactive and Haemimont Games revealed Surviving Mars: Green Planet, the second major expansion for the game. According to the companies, the Green Planet expansion will give you the power to transform the red planet with terraforming elements.
Luckily, there are also a lot of quality-of-life improvements coming with this patch. While we don't have an exact release date, Green Planet should launch in the next few months.

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Play these Xbox One games with your significant other

Games aren't just a solo affair, they can be fun to play with loved ones too. Whether you're looking for a casual couch co-op experience or something more involved, here's a list of great games perfect for lazy days indoors with your BF, GF, or BFF.

Competitive platforming

Ultimate Chicken Horse

Staff favorite

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Release preview update error.

So i have was installing the new May 19 update but received tis particular error or notification as the update could not continue. i am on release preview ring and i have tried
windows media creation tool as well which also failed to install the update with a similar error.

This notification points towards a faulty driver but i haven't updated any driver/s recently.

my PC specs are Core I5-7 GEN, Nvidia 945mx, 8gb Ram.

Any help will be appreciated. :angel::angel::angel::angel:

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Forza Horizon 4’s next update will make multiplayer even better

Playground Games has been listening to the community and has some welcome changes to the multiplayer aspect of Forza Horizon 4 coming soon.
The next content update for Forza Horizon 4 has been detailed by its developer, Playground Games, and the big attention point is the multiplayer aspect of the game. Besides an all new game mode to enjoy, there will be fixes to the existing experience which will make a pretty important improvement to everyone's online fun.

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Save up to 20% across a range of ViewSonic monitors and projectors today

Time to upgrade.
Amazon is offering up to 20% off a range of computer monitors and projectors from ViewSonic today only. Some of the featured monitors are no-frills, affordable options for those with smaller budgets and the sale goes all the way up to 4K displays and curved screens if that's what you're after.

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Did you know you can AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad to Windows? Here's how.

Apple's AirPlay is a pretty useful feature, but most assume that you need to be using exclusively Apple devices to make use of it. But like most things in tech, where there's a will, there's a way, and if you want to AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad to your Windows 10 PC here's how to do it.

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How to use a VPN on Xbox One

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are fast becoming an essential companion for avid internet users, primed for navigating the online world. They can increase security, bypass regional content restrictions, and in some cases even improve network performance. However, without native VPN support on Xbox One, overcoming these challenges can be daunting. Here's how to start using a VPN on Xbox One with fast and simple steps.

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Let this discounted ECOVACS robot vacuum help with spring cleaning

Take a break while this smart device vacuums and mops for you.
The ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 601 is just $174.99 at Woot for today only. Unlike a lot of Woot deals, this vacuum cleaner is offered in new condition and includes a 1-year ECOVACS warranty. It sold for $300 or more at Amazon when it was available there and today's deal is $15 lower than the best price it ever had at Amazon, too.

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is the definitive experience on Xbox

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is the best it's ever been on consoles.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a compilation of interactive novels where you have to investigate crimes and defend your clients. The $30 package contains Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Justice for All, and Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations. You step into the shoes of the titular character who starts off as a junior attorney and slowly climbs the ranks as he takes on more difficult cases. The games are filled with murder and other heinous acts, but there's also an ample dose of comedy in there. Even if you've experienced these titles on Nintendo 3DS or iOS in the past, the new console port is a marked upgrade that elevates the experience.
Reach the top

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

$30

Bottom line: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Xbox One is upgraded in every way.
Pros:

Upgraded visuals
Upgraded interface
Lengthy campaign

Cons:

Some obscure cases
Requires leaps in logic
Some hard-to-find objectives

See at Microsoft Store

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Opera browser updated with free VPN, new design, and more

Meet Opera's newly updated browser.

Opera announced the launch of Opera version 60 (codenamed Reborn 3), the company's latest desktop browser for Mac, Windows, and Linux. This web browser is touted as next-gen due to the additional support for crypto, a free VPN, as well as enhanced privacy controls and "Web 3".
The company boasts industry-leading support for Web 3 and cryptocurrency, allowing users to make transactions and interact with blockchain-based systems. And since more people are taking privacy and online safety more seriously, Opera includes access to a free VPN for the browser without logging.

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Microsoft pixel 2

I am able to use most Microsoft apps and services on my pixel 2. The only down thing is battery not up to par. Cortana works great office and one drive are fantastic and Outlook is great wish had a separate calendar app. Any body using Samsung s10 or Razer 2 any bad or good experience you would like to share

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Take 40% off the Blink XT outdoor security cameras and keep your home safe

The indoor cameras were also discounted.
All the different configurations of the weather-resistant black Blink XT home security system are down in price today. All you need to do is decide how many cameras you want with your system. These prices are 40% off the original street prices and the first discounts we've seen since February.
Keep an eye out

Blink XT outdoor home security cameras

We've seen these cameras go on sale before, but we've never seen them go this low. Crazy good deal.

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Get a Sengled smart 2-bulb starter kit on sale for $70 with a free Echo Dot

Go for it!
Grab the Sengled smart color 2-bulb and hub lighting starter kit with a 3rd-gen Echo Dot for $69.99 on Amazon. That's $10 off its normal price and the lowest price we've seen from Amazon.
The Smart Move

Sengled smart color 2-bulb starter kit and Echo Dot

This is a $10 discount off the 2-pack starter kit's usual price. It also comes with a free Echo Dot, which is essentially another $40 in savings.

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Take $20 off the Life NC Bluetooth headphones and cut out background noise

You can get up to 10 hours of life even with all the tech active.
The Anker Soundcore Life NC active noise-cancelling Bluetooth neckband headphones are down to $79.99 with code SCLIFE22 on Amazon. These headphones sell for $100 normally and have never dropped from that price directly. You would've needed a code like this in the past to get it this low.
Active and Passive

Anker Soundcore Life NC Bluetooth headphones

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Get powered up with Topgreener wall chargers on sale today

Don't get caught with a dead device.
The Topgreener TPUQC3 Quick Charge 3.0 18W single-port wall charger is down to $10.99 on Amazon. That's $2 off its regular price and the best we've seen. This is a pretty new charger that just showed up on Amazon in February, so today's deal is its first one ever.
More Power

Topgreener TPUQC3 Quick Charge 3.0 wall charger

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Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster hits Xbox on April 16, preorder here

Final Fantasy X|X-2 for Xbox One is quite the upgrade!
Today, Square Enix revealed a new trailer for Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. According to the publisher, Final Fantasy X tells the story of Tidus, a star "blitzball" player who journeys with a young and beautiful summoner named Yuna on her quest to save the world from an endless cycle of destruction.
Final Fantasy X-2 returns to the world of Spira where High Summoner Yuna travels with her companions Rikku and Paine to unravel the mysteries of the messages hidden in the spheres she hunts.

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Score the Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma Quartz keyboard at its best price ever

The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma Quartz Gaming Keyboard usually costs $140, but right now Amazon has it on sale for $105.99. That's the best price it has ever seen, beating the last-lowest by $15.
Insert Heart Eyes Here

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma Quartz Gaming Keyboard

Basically everyone has been drooling over this keyboard since it was released, and now you can finally save a substantial amount.

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Microsoft Launcher for Android 5.3 is live, here's what's new

More To-Do, more polish, and better weather make a great Launcher greater.
Microsoft today is pushing out version 5.3 of its popular Launcher for Android. The latest version of Microsoft Launcher has been in open beta testing for a few weeks, but now it is ready for primetime with its official unveiling.
Version 5.3 brings lots of features including a new clock and weather widget that provides much more detail than before. Additional features include tasks card support for To-Do's My Day, which lets you have your daily goals right in the Glance area as a widget.

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Open Source Groove, the dream

I wish Microsoft would open source the Groove App.
Change the app so third parties could pugin their own drm and backend services.

I hated the spotify app on windows phone, it pretty much never worked for me unless I was on wifi. But even then it was pretty crappy, sometimes just not working unless you rebooted.

I switched to napster but although they have an actual UWP. the UX is not great.

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Halo timeline: The glassing of New Mombasa and Operation: BUMRUSH

Though the Prophet of Regret left Earth, the Covenant forces there continued their brutal conquest of New Mombasa.
In the last article, we covered the beginning of Halo 2, in which the Covenant arrived on Earth and how the Arbiter came to be.
Complete Halo timeline series
In this one, we're switching gears to Halo 3: ODST and looking at how the UNSC attempted to defend New Mombasa from the invaders, as well as how a daring squad of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs) managed to complete a crucial mission within the city...and survive to tell the tale.

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Barclaycard Arrival offers largest bonus offer to date

Heads up! We share savvy shopping and personal finance tips to put extra cash in your wallet. Mobile Nations may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network.

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Add light and color to your home with 50% off Sylvania's Smart+ Light Strip

Your home is about to get a whole lot smarter.
Amazon has the Sylvania Smart+ ZigBee Indoor Light Strip Starter Kit on sale for just $22.33 today only, a historic low price for this product. It normally sells for $45 these days and hadn't ever fallen below $30 until this deal. If you're lucky, you might also see a 30% coupon to clip on this product's page that can save you nearly $7 extra, though it's not available for everyone.
Even more Sylvania smart lights are on sale as part of Amazon's Deals of the Day. You can find standard light bulbs discounted today as well, but these deals will all be gone by tomorrow.

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Sonos and IKEA created a table lamp that doubles as a speaker

It's also joining the new bookshelf speaker.

Way back in 2017, Sonos announced that it was partnering with IKEA to create a new series of products that combined Sonos speakers with IKEA-designed furniture. These products fall under the SYMFONISK brand, and on April 8, Sonos unveiled its latest entry for it — a table lamp.
Featuring the wonderful name of "SYMFONISK table lamp with WiFi speaker", the lamp features a really striking design. There's what appears to be a plastic base, a fabric cover surrounding the speaker portion, and the lampshade and bulb at the top. It doesn't look like any table lamp I've ever seen before, but I'm really digging its aesthetic.

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Looking for a versatile vertical mouse? Look no further.

At Windows Central, we specialize in all things tech, especially hardware — it's our bread and butter. When we say that a vertical mouse is the best on the market, you can rest assured knowing that we know what we're talking about.

The Anker Wireless Vertical is the best overall vertical mouse on the market due to its superb comfort, incredible battery life, unique power-saving mode, and a solid optical sensor. As if these things weren't enough, it also comes with an 18-month warranty, solidifying its status as an awesome choice.

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GameStop's Spring Sale lets you score on video games, consoles, and more

From games to consoles, headsets to controllers, and much, much more.
GameStop's Spring Sale has arrived! Featuring discounts on the latest video games, consoles, essential accessories and more, this two-week sale has a myriad of offers and only a short amount of time to snag them. Considering things could go out of stock at any moment, it'd be wise to shop sooner rather than later.
Let's Play

GameStop Spring Sale

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Prepare your PC to get the Windows 10 May 2019 Update early

You can install the final version of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update before it's officially available, and here's how to do it.
Although Microsoft is gearing up to begin its gradual rollout of the May 2019 Update, version 1903, for Windows 10 toward the end of May, as soon as the feature update is finalized, you can download the final version before anyone else with the Windows Insider Program.
The program has been designed to offer pre-releases of Windows 10 using three levels of readiness (Fast, Slow, and Release Preview), which developers and enthusiasts can use to test and offer feedback for upcoming features.

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Microsoft pushes Windows 10 May 2019 Update to the Release Preview ring

Microsoft's latest OS is ready for testing by Insiders in the Release Preview program
As announced last week the May 2019 Windows 10 May 2019 update is going to spend a month in the Insider Release Preview ring for mass testing.
That clock has started ticking as Build 18362.30 is now rolling out to everyone who is already a member of the Release Preview ring, or who wish to sign up today.

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Rainbow Six Siege ‘Rainbow is Magic’ event extended to April 15

Ubisoft has lengthened its rainbow-lined Rainbow Six Siege event for one additional week.
Ubisoft kicked off April with a new seasonal event for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, wrapping its gritty tactical shooter with a cutesy April Fools twist. Following the release of the latest Australian update, Operation Burnt Horizon, the Rainbow is Magic event packs an impressive roster of changes themed around toys and games.

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Add PNY's 120GB SSD to your laptop for just $20 right now

No more spinning!
Amazon has the 120GB PNY SSD on sale for just $19.99, which is one of the best prices it's ever sold for. It is a 2.5-inch drive, which means it's meant to be used in a laptop, though you could put it in an enclosure so you can use it as an external drive as well. It's compatible with both Windows and Mac machines, and the few minutes it takes to install will bring you some serious speed improvements over your regular spinning drive.

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Pick up a pair of JVC Gumy Earbuds for only $5

Amazon has these JVC Gumy Earbuds on sale for $4.99, which is half off the usual price. The deal is valid on the white color. Today's price is the best we've seen yet.
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JVC Gumy Earbuds

These earbuds are usually inexpensive, but this ultra low price is the icing on the cake. Pop them in your gym bag or keep them in your desk for just $5.

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ThinkPad P52 review - A lot of PC when it comes to design and performance

Big laptop with big power.

Lenovo's ThinkPad line is designed for the corporate and business crowds, and it offers specialized workstations on top of an already impressive selection for those who need extra power for design, editing, and development software.

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What are the downside of switching out of s-mode?

What are the downside of switching the Surface Go out of s-mode?

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Monday's top deals: smart lights, wireless chargers, & much more

Paying full price is not something that many people want to do, and if you like saving money, you've come to the right place. Save some cash and get some goodies today!
Lights, plugs, and more

Sylvania Lighting Products One Day Sale

Whether you're looking for some regular bulbs, smart lights, or even a smart plug for your existing lamp, this one-day sale has you covered on some highly-rated Sylvania products.

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Windows 10's new Edge with Chromium browser preview builds drop today

It's finally here. Previews for the new Microsoft Edge powered by Chromium are going live for developers and fans right now.
The first previews of the new Microsoft Edge built on Chromium are going live today for developers and other users interested in what Microsoft is working on for its new browser. These early previews are designed for developers, with the primary goal of testing web compatibility and performance. Additional features like inking and better touchpad support will be coming later this year.

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New Surface Pro Type Cover 'Blush Blend' now on sale in the UK

A new, exclusive to the UK Type Cover called "Blush Blend" is now on sale at John Lewis & Partners.
Microsoft has started selling a brand new Type Cover design for the Surface Pro in the UK, exclusive to John Lewis & Partners called "Blush Blend" that's a mix of two vibrant colors blended together on the slightly reflective outer cover.
On the inside, it's your standard Alcanatara Type Cover with fabric around the keys, but on the outside, the new blended color design looks beautiful. The John Lewis listing describes it as "inspired by the way colour changes with light and motion, it features a large trackpad and well-spaced, backlit keys."

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Anker's discounted wireless charging pad is a must-have at under $13

A new way to charge!
Anker makes some of our favorite accessories these days, and its wireless chargers are no exception. Right now, you can pick up a 10W Qi wireless charging pad for just $12.59 when you clip the on-page coupon. While this may not be a huge savings from the regular $14 price tag, this is actually the lowest it's ever sold for, and compared to even some of its other chargers this price makes it a total impulse buy.

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The new Razer Ripsaw HD is a $159 screen capture card for PC, Xbox and more

Featuring 4K passthrough and a simple design, the Razer Ripsaw HD packs a punch.
Razer is no stranger to online game streaming which is why the announcement of their new entry-level screen capture cared is not too surprising. That card dubbed Ripsaw HD goes on sale today for $159 comparing directly with the Elgato HD60 S card but ten dollars cheaper.
While direct recording and broadcasting at 60 frames per second (FPS) at full HD are welcomed, it's the addition of 4K 60 FPS passthrough that is really exciting. That makes Ripsaw perfect for high-end PCs or the Xbox One X, which have more sophisticated screen capabilities.

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