Sticky Notes version 3.1 is headed out to everyone on the Windows 10 April 2018 Update or higher.
After a little over a month of Insider testing, the latest update for Microsoft Sticky Notes on Windows 10 is now ready for primetime.
With online gaming steadily on the rise, multiplayer shooters are among the go-to titles, with leading franchises topping charts worldwide. Dubbed the home of console shooters, Xbox features dozens of hits, merging explosive combat with gripping skill-based gunplay. We wrapped up the best available on Xbox One in 2018.
Just announce it already.
Today, Comicbook.com noticed that Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford was discussing how everything in his life revolved around "three" at the moment. Pitchford said, "My To Do list today has just three things on it. But I also have three meetings scheduled before 3 PM. Is the universe telling me something?" He later when on to say, "Yesterday was 333. It's really interesting how human minds take so much meaning in arbitrary numbering systems and coincidence."
Choose your own bundle.
Adding to your 4K movie collection can be an expensive endeavor, but right now Amazon is running a sale on select 4K UHD films to help you get some new additions in your collection at a discount. You can take home three of the films in the sale for just $39.99 total, or $13.33 each. Today's sale includes over 135 films to choose from, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding some you'd like to watch, and most of these haven't ever dropped this low in price before.
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.
The Yi Compact came out around the end of last year, but it's right in line with the other Yi dash cameras as great budget alternatives to far-more-expensive options like the Garmin 65W. With this camera, you get 1080p at 30 frames per second, a 130-degree wide angle lens, and night vision. It has a 2.7-inch LCD screen with easy-to-use navigation. The built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect to the smartphone app that lets you download and share videos. Users give it 3.7 stars based on 383 reviews.
You will need an SD card to record your footage onto, so it's a good thing Samsung's Evo Select microSD cards are still down to crazy low prices.
You think it is simple to start 3D printing? Think again.
So you have decided that you want to try your hand at 3D Printing, you've seen all the cool YouTube videos, and you are ready to pick up your first printer. But getting started requires a little more than you might think.
Here's an overview of the things you will need to ensure you can start printing straight away — and have a good chance of those prints actually working.
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.
Anker's device combines an emergency jump starter with an emergency battery charger. If your car dies on you, you won't have to worry about being stranded in the middle of nowhere. You can get up to 15 jump starts from a single charge of this device. Hopefully you won't need to use them all. If it happens at night, the device has a built-in high-intensity LED lamp. Plus, there are two USB ports for charging your mobile devices in a pinch with the 8000mAh battery. Anker backs it up with an 18-month warranty, and the 57 users who have reviewed it give it 4.6 stars out of 5.
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.
Noise cancelling
The cable tangles up far to much on the Hammerhead USB-C ANC, but for the extra $20 you get the noise cancellation, a better, more comfortable design, and Comply memory foam tips included in the box.
Tangle free
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.
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.
You can still get the 8-piece system on sale for $188.98 right now. That's been the price since before Black Friday, although it has gone out of stock a couple times.
The 14-piece system comes with the Ring base station, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, two keypads, and a range extender. You can have the system set up in minutes without the need for professional installation and get 24/7 monitoring of your home. I mean, the 14-piece setup is already a lot to work with, but if you ever need more you'll be able to expand it pretty easily, which is one of the benefits of the Ring system.
Android Central took an in-depth look at the Ring Alarm system and praised its ease of installation, build quality, and value for money.
Join Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden for a LIVE recording of the Windows Central Video Podcast!
Make sure you join us for the LIVE recording of the Windows Central Video Podcast, today at 2:30pm ET. For those in different time zones, here's when we'll be live: Convert your time zone here.
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.
Microsoft is going all-in with gaming.
A few days ago, Mat Piscatella, an industry analyst with The NPD Group, said that the Xbox One X was "performing phenomenally" this year. NPD tallies game and console sales in North America. This news came after Microsoft announced that it had acquired acclaimed developers like Playground Games, Obsidian Entertainment, and inXile Entertainment. This aggressive expansion is unprecedented for the company, and seems to indicate a desire to go for market leadership, especially when it comes to gaming subscription services like Xbox Game Pass.
A little over a week 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 a little over a week after opening up preorders.
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.
The camera will also come with a 180-degree field of view, automatic zoom and tracking, dual microphones, and more. The Ultra finally has a spotlight integrated into it. Previously, you had to buy the Arlo Smart Home Security Light and sync it with your system. Other features include color night vision and custom activity zones you can set yourself. The two-way audio includes advanced noise cancellation to minimize background noise and allow clear, natural conversations from both sides of the camera.
Use the security camera inside or out. The new magnetic mounts allow you to attach the cameras anywhere you want, including walls, ceilings, or gutters. They come with weather-resistant charging cables so you can keep the batteries charged even outdoors.
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.
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.
On November 30, 2018, Marriott announced that a group of hackers obtained "unauthorized access" to the reservation system of its Starwood locations — a collection of hotels that the company purchased in 2016 which includes names like W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, and St. Regis.
The hackers have had access to the system since 2014, but Marriot didn't find out until September 8, 2018, when it "received an alert from an internal security tool regarding an attempt to access the Starwood guest reservation database in the United States." Despite learning about this in September, an announcement wasn't made until today.
Here's what Marriot said in a press release:
The company has not finished identifying duplicate information in the database, but believes it contains information on up to approximately 500 million guests who made a reservation at a Starwood property.
Of that 500 million, the following information was exposed for 327 million people:
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+)
Since HP is the hardware maker that builds and manufactures the HP Spectre x360 15, it makes the most sense to buy directly as the company can guarantee the best support for your device once you receive it. HP has a 30-day return policy and a 1-year limited hardware warranty. Additionally, you can purchase extras support that'll cover you on repairs and sometimes, even accidental damage.
HP also has a wide variety of different HP Spectre x360 configurations to choose from, ranging from an Intel Core i5 8th Gen with 8GB RAM and Windows 10 Home to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 with 16GB RAM, a dedicated graphics processor, and Windows 10 Home. You don't get that kind of flexibility on third-party websites.
Buying direct also means you won't be missing out on the kinds of deals you get from places like Amazon. HP offers free shipping, discounts during all the important holidays, and great deals on accessory bundles.
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.
You can install this mount with just one hand and release it in a couple seconds. It's compatible with any headrest where the metal posts are 4.1 to 5.9 inches apart, and it works with any mobile device between 4.7 and 10.5 inches. That includes the Nintendo Switch. You can adjust it for the best viewing angles.
The holder has anti-scratch silicone and premium aluminum alloys. Plus, it won't block access to charging ports or headphone jacks. Users give it 4.5 stars based on 703 reviews.
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.
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.
While you've already been able to stream to your heart's content on your Amazon Echo for some time from services like Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and more, Apple Music has always been notably absent from the ever-popular Alexa smart speakers.
Dave Limp, senior vice president, Amazon Devices said:
"Music is one of the most popular features on Alexa—since we launched Alexa four years ago, customers are listening to more music in their homes than ever before. We are committed to offering great music providers to our customers and since launching the Music Skill API to developers just last month, we've expanded the music selection on Alexa to include even more top tier services. We're thrilled to bring Apple Music – one of the most popular music services in the US – to Echo customers this holiday."
Fallout 76 is a radioactive mess of shallow survival loot addiction. I love it. I hate it.
Bethesda is notorious for its bugs and engine anomalies. Its dynamic, modular Creation Engine used for Skyrim, Fallout 4 and other titles allows the company to fairly rapidly build huge open worlds, full of detail and reasons to explore. The company has repurposed the systems and assets used for Fallout 4 to build Fallout 76, the core team's first attempt at an asynchronous multiplayer game.
Just a few hours is more than enough to confirm that Fallout 76 is a hot mess, a few dozen is enough to confirm that the game has fundamental, systemic flaws that betray the very idea of a multiplayer game. Staggering frame rate issues I haven't seen from a AAA dev for years. Warped models, poor textures, stuck level-of-detail pop-in, stuttering, poorly implemented mechanics, and server problems. Yet, I kind of love it.
An oldie but a goodie.
If you don't need the latest and greatest, and just want a great deal, you won't want to miss this deal. Woot has dropped the price on a factory reconditioned Echo down to just $39.99 for today only, which is $30 cheaper than it's been selling for. Remember, Woot does charge a flat $5 shipping fee that can only be avoided if you're an Amazon Prime member.
Amazon has already released a newer version of this smart speaker, but if you're just looking for a great value this is the way to go. It gives you access to all of Alexa's great features, like the ability to answer questions, control smart home accessories, and more.
Amazon says the certified refurbished Echo has been tested and will look and work like new. You can pick one up in your choice of black or white, and at this price, you won't want to miss out. It comes with a full one-year warranty, so there's very little to risk by saving all this money.
These smart plugs are small enough to stay out of your way but can be super helpful to have around the house.
Take advantage of this one-day sale on Gosund Mini Smart Plugs at Amazon and add some smarts to your dumb appliances. Available in 1-, 2- and 3-packs with up to 30% off the usual prices, these small plugs fit into any electrical outlet without obstructing adjacent sockets and can be used to add remote control to just about anything. Prices start at just $7.49 but are only good for today, so don't miss out.
With the Gosund plugs, you'll be able to control the connected appliances from anywhere from your phone, set timers and schedules, and save money by eliminating standby energy usage. You can control lamps, fans, heaters, and other home appliances without having to spend tons of money on replacement devices with built-in smart features. There's no hub or paid subscription required, just connect the plugs to power and hook them up to your Wi-Fi network using the free app.
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.
However, if you would rather troubleshoot and fix startup problems manually, or the automatic repair is causing unexpected loops, it's possible to disable the feature on Windows 10.
In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the steps to disable automatic diagnose and repair on your device. In addition, if automatic repair was previously disabled, or you want to revert the changes, we also outline the steps to re-enable the feature.
To disable automatic repair during the third unsuccessful boot of Windows 10, use these steps:
It's a holiday miracle!
Over the past year, Monster Hunter: World has received numerous crossover events and other festivals. The title has 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.
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.
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.
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.
Anthem's Closed Alpha is set for next week, from December 8 to December 9, spanning Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PCs. Unlike previously-announced "pre-launch" demos, these will be "more limited," focusing on networking and stability. The test will be limited to invited players, with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) enforced to prevent sharing. Four three-hour sessions are planned for the period, with registration via the EA Community Playtesting sign-up page.
For those unable to participate in Anthem's Closed Alpha, pre-launch demo plans are also outlined. The first demo is scheduled for February 1, 2019, with access via preorders, EA Access, Origin Access, and other sign-up portals.
In the meantime, Anthem is available for preorder starting at $59.99, ahead of its planned February 22, 2019, release.
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.
Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) is here, and it's brought a new selection of immersive games to the Microsoft Store. To help you decide which games you should play, I've rounded up the best on offer right now. If you haven't tried Superhot VR then you really should. It's the best.
It's not the most technically advanced VR game out there, but Crystal Rift offers near-infinite replayability thanks to a level editor and interesting storyline. There are also plenty of spooky characters waiting to make your acquaintance, but you can set the scare level if you'd rather not get your heart racing.
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.
