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Cortana setup tips and commands

Get the most out of Windows 10's virtual assistant by optimizing your setup and learning some of the more useful commands.

By July 29, 2015

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Have some fun with Cortana's Easter eggs

With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana now lives on the desktop. Here are some Easter eggs to find.

By July 28, 2015

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Why Microsoft needs Windows 10 to be a hit

The launch date is confirmed, but with rivals closing in and customers slow to update to new versions, Microsoft badly needs its new software to be a success. Hit play now.

By June 1, 2015

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Windows 10 lands July 29 with Start Menu, Cortana, security perks

Windows users can download a free upgrade to Windows 10 in two months. Meanwhile, Google simplifies privacy controls, and Asus shows off a new smartwatch.

June 1, 2015

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Alienware Alpha updates its custom PC interface with HiveMind

A new custom Windows 8 overlay called HiveMind makes this unique gaming PC more useful and easier to navigate.

By June 26, 2015

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'Gut' feeling: Taylor Swift puts '1989' on Apple Music

The artist says she decided to put her hit album on Apple's streaming service because it 'felt right.' Meanwhile, we get a peek at what it took to make the wallpaper for Windows 10.

By June 25, 2015

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The top 5 tech stories of the year (so far)

The year is pretty much half over, so we're taking a look back at the stories that made huge waves in the tech world.

By June 19, 2015

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Microsoft's new Xbox Elite controller sports more buttons, customizable parts

At the E3 gaming conference, Microsoft unveils a new wireless controller called the Xbox Elite. The controller, designed for the Xbox One and Windows 10, has four extra buttons on the back.

By June 15, 2015

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Microsoft's Surface Hub goes big, Samsung screens go clear

Massive Windows 10 computers for the workplace hit $20,000, Samsung shows off transparent screens, and Facebook puts games inside Messenger.

By June 10, 2015

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Move over, Siri. Cortana is coming to the iPhone

Microsoft's smart assistant Cortana is expanding beyond Windows, Twitter's Periscope is rising on Android, and Amazon is getting crafty with competition for Etsy.

By May 26, 2015

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A closer look at Cortana's deeper integration inside Windows 10 at Build 2015

The latest updates to Windows 10 from Microsoft's Build 2015 include a cleaned up interface, new virtual desktop functionality and more Cortana tricks. CNET's Brian Tong got a demonstration of the new features.

By April 29, 2015

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Microsoft announces goal of Windows 10 on 1 billion devices

At Microsoft Build 2015 in San Francisco, Executive Vice President Terry Myerson sets a goal of 1 billion devices for Windows 10 adoption in the next two to three years.

By April 29, 2015

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Intel's Compute Stick crams a full Windows PC in the palm of your hand

The Compute Stick offers enough power to stream HD video and tackle the web, and will work anywhere there's an HDMI port.

By April 24, 2015

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Apple Watch tempting for thieves: No password needed to reset

Apple faces criticism for not giving its Watch the same security protections as the iPhone. Also, Microsoft drops "Windows Phone" for a new name, and Walmart creates its own version of Amazon Prime.

By May 14, 2015

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Should Microsoft kill off its smartphones?

Windows mobiles have struggled for years to compete with iOS and Android. CNET's Luke Westaway and Rich Trenholm discuss whether it's time for Microsoft to throw in the towel.

By May 12, 2015

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Microsoft offers peek at new Start screen design features

At Microsoft Build 2015 in San Francisco, Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore takes the stage and demos new user-interace design features for Windows 10.

By April 29, 2015

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What it's like to use HoloLens

Brian Tong, Nate Ralph and Nick Statt describe what the HoloLens feels like after experiencing the latest version at Microsoft's Build 2015 conference.

By May 1, 2015

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Meet Microsoft Edge, the replacement for Internet Explorer

Windows 10 gets a new default Web browser, Microsoft shows off more HoloLens details and the Secret app shuts down.

By April 30, 2015

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HoloLens: The latest mind-blowing demos​

Microsoft dazzles developers with demos of its HoloLens at Build 2015.

By April 29, 2015

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Microsoft shows how its 3D holographic tech will work in your living room

Microsoft's Alex Kipman demonstrates the latest iteration of Microsoft Holographic, letting users interact with Windows 10 in their living rooms.

By April 29, 2015

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Using HoloLens, Microsoft overlays physical robot with holographic robot

At Build 2015, Microsoft shows how HoloLens integrates digital objects with real-world objects in a single environment.

By April 29, 2015

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Google mimics Pinterest, Microsoft gives the finger

Google+ Collections has a Pinterest vibe, Comcast rides the Periscope trend to share live video on a TV, and Microsoft doesn't hold back with new emoji in Windows 10.

By May 5, 2015

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The 13-inch Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows pairs a quirky design with a bluetooth keyboard

This 13-inch tablet offers a flexible kickstand, but might prove a bit unwieldy.

By April 4, 2015

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The fun, plastic Microsoft Lumia 640

Watch our video review of the Microsoft Lumia 640, a colourful Windows Phone device with a big screen and decent camera.

By May 1, 2015

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'Unfriended' is a horror movie in a Mac desktop

This unconventional horror flick tells a surprisingly creepy story -- using only browser windows and video chat. CNET's Luke Westaway offers his verdict.

By April 22, 2015

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Samsung's 12-inch Ativ Book 9 is a slim laptop that doesn't skimp on ports

The Windows mirror image of Apple's 12-inch MacBook, Samsung adds more ports, but loses battery life.

By April 18, 2015

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The Liquid M220 is Acer's first Windows Phone

The wallet-friendly Acer Liquid M220 brings you Windows Phone in a stylish case.

By March 3, 2015

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Microsoft Universal Folding Keyboard works for Android, iOS, Windows devices

Need to do some real work? This small portfolio conceals a full QWERTY keyboard that pairs with most tablets and phones.

By March 4, 2015

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Lenovo shows off $149 Windows 8.1 tablet and more

We get our mitts on three new Lenovo tablets, all of which lean heavily on their low price tags. Hit play to take a look.

By March 3, 2015

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This Lenovo tablet pairs cutting-edge tech with innovative design

The Windows version of the 8-inch Yoga Tablet 2 lets you use any metal object as a stylus.

By March 21, 2015