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My favorite Xbox and PC games of the year don't include Baldur's Gate 3 (yet), but here are the best games I DID play

With 2023 nearing its final hours, I look back at some of the best Xbox and PC games of 2023... Even though I haven't played Baldur's Gate 3 or Alan Wake 2 yet.

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Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14-71G) review: A great OLED display isn't enough on its own

The Acer Swift X 14 pairs powerful internals with an amazing OLED screen, but a boring design, bloated software, and inconsistent network performance hold it back.

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WD_Black SN770M SSD for ROG Ally review: Forget microSD cards, THIS is the definitive upgrade

Installing the WD_BLACK SN770M SSD into my ROG Ally has perfected my gaming handheld experience, and I can't recommend it enough.

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The best kept Xbox Game Pass secret of 2023 may be this Swedish folklore horror gem

I'm closing out 2023 with one last 2023-released game, and it ended up being one of my favorites of the year. Bramble: The Mountain King is a hidden gem.

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AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) review: True 4K/60 FPS recording on consoles and PC, but the software needs work

The Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 is a premium capture box for recording up to 4K @ 60 FPS footage on practically any HDMI-connected device, and it's a pretty great option.

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Stay away from this mini PC company — I already gave it more chances than I should

Mini PCs are inexpensive and compact, but you need to be careful when buying one. Some come with shady software installed.

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'Monster Hunter Wilds' wish list: 8 things I hope Capcom will fix to turn Wilds into the apex Monster Hunter game

Monster Hunter Wilds is the next major entry in the Monster Hunter franchise and the first to be built primarily for next-gen consoles. This title has the opportunity to improve upon aspects of previous games so I present a wish list of things I would like to see refined in…

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Audeze Maxwell review (Xbox & PC): Incredible sound and all the right pieces, but not quite perfectly put together

My review of the Audeze Maxwell wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC details the absolutely incredible sound quality and all the little flaws.

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Surface Pro 10: Specs, new features, Arm, AI, and everything we know so far

Microsoft's upcoming next-generation Surface Pro is expected to be announced in spring 2024, and be the first Surface Pro to ship as a true next-gen AI PC.

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AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 review: Compact but mighty enough for light gaming

AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 is a fantastic Windows 11 computer resembling an old rival, but it handles office work and light gaming — our review.

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The best tech purchase I made this year is the first smartphone that's given me a bit of the old Windows Phone buzz

Smartphones haven't excited me in a while, but the best purchase I made this year gives me a bit of the old Windows Phone buzz again

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My next PC webcam NEEDS Microsoft's answer to Face ID — Here's why (and why we need more companies to make them)

My 13-year-old webcam finally bit the dust, and I need a new one, but my tastes are more refined than they were in 2017. Here's why I'm hooked on Windows Hello.

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Corsair HS80 Max review: A terrific gaming headset with amazing battery life

With the HS80 Max, Corsair rolled out meaningful battery and connectivity upgrades while retaining the same design and sound profile as the best-selling HS80 Wireless. The result is one of the best gaming headsets in this segment.

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This 16-bit love letter to turn-based RPGs on Xbox succeeded where Octopath Traveler failed

My first experience with turn-based JRPGs was Octopath Traveler, but after 30 hours I just didn't want to play anymore. Chained Echoes was different.

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Starfield will end 2023 with a 'Mostly Negative' Steam rating: "A game that has an excess of nothingness"

Days before the new year, Starfield has fallen to a new all-time low rating in recent Steam reviews.

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OBSBOT Tiny 2 review: I never knew webcams could be THIS good, but it's missing one key feature

I'd never heard of OBSBOT before reviewing the Tiny 2, but suddenly, it's the best place to get a premium webcam packed with every feature you could need.

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God of War Ragnarök's free Valhalla epilogue is one of the best DLC launches of the year, and I hope Xbox pays attention

Sony Santa Monica capped off the year with an incredible DLC. God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla is totally free, and companies like Xbox should pay attention.

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HP Envy Move review: The most adorable all-in-one desktop I've ever used — this SHOULD be your next family PC

HP offers a unique solution for families needing a shared computer with the Envy Move, which solves problems that most laptops can't, and it's a triumph.

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The best games of 2023 — Windows Central Game Awards 2023

The best games of 2023: The Windows Central team bunkers down and votes on our favorite Xbox and Windows PC games of 2023. In a year marked by unprecedented high-quality releases against a backdrop of industry uncertainty, 2023 is a year that will be long remembered. To commemorate, here were…

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The best gadgets and tech innovations of 2023 — Windows Central Tech Awards 2023

What were the best tech innovations of 2023? We've pooled together our knowledge and came up with our top picks for hardware we've reviewed and used ourselves this year, from the best innovations in software to the latest gadgets in tech. Here are our top picks.

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The next Windows 11 feature drop is coming in early 2024 — here's what to expect

The brakes don't stop when it comes to new Windows 11 features. Microsoft is gearing up to ship its next feature drop as soon as February 2024, so here's what to expect.

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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404) review: An RTX-powered laptop so good, I don't need the new Intel Ultra CPUs

ASUS has surprised me at every turn with its Zenbook 14X OLED, a ridiculously fun laptop that performs exceptionally well even before Intel Ultra arrives.

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This Funko miniature version of me is the WEIRDEST package I've ever received — And you can make yourself, too

I got a random package from Funko, and inside was a miniature version of myself. It turns out you can become a Funko POP right now.

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Xbox Series X review (2025): Microsoft says everything is an Xbox, but the Xbox Series X remains at the apex of the Microsoft Gaming ecosystem

The Xbox Series X is a stunning piece of tech that is the culmination of everything Microsoft learned throughout its time with console gaming and tech. While the launch games line-up was sparse, a mountain of investment gives the Xbox Series X an incredibly bright future.

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Steam Year in Review 2023: How to view your PC gaming stats and get around 'this account's Year in Review is not shared' error

It's time to see what PC games you've spent the most time with in your Steam Year in Review. If you're encountering the 'not shared' error, here's how to get around it.

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