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Microsoft 2018 Surface Event: Complete Coverage

Microsoft made bold moves over the last few years, introducing several new devices. At its New York City media event, Microsoft unveiled its latest hardware including the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and the Surface Headphones.

All the best deals on Surface products for Black Friday

By Arif Bacchus - Nov 18, 2018

Microsoft Surface Pro 6: Everything you need to know

By Arif Bacchus - Nov 16, 2018

Windows Update not working after October 2018 patch? Here's how to fix it

By Mark Coppock - Nov 16, 2018
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If the Surface Studio 2 can't win over Mac fans, nothing can

Most creative professionals are staunchly planted in the Apple camp, but with the Surface Studio 2, Microsoft is making a serious attempt to win them over. Despite its niche appeal, you’ll wish you had a few grand to drop on this beauty.
Posted — By Luke Larsen
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All the best deals on Surface products for Black Friday

A number of retailers are discounting Surface devices for Black Friday. Be it the Surface Pro 2017, Surface Pro 6, or the Surface Go, here's a look at how (and where) you can save big on Surface this holiday season.
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Computing

Microsoft Surface Pro 6: Everything you need to know

The Surface Pro 6 is officially here, though it's not as big of a redesign as you might have hoped. With a new coat of black paint and an 8th-gen processor, this is a small update. If you've been eyeing a Surface Pro, you may want to wait…
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Computing

Windows Update not working after October 2018 patch? Here’s how to fix it

Windows update not working? It's a more common problem than you might think. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot it and in this guide we'll break them down for you, step by step.
Posted — By Mark Coppock
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Digital Trends Live

DT Daily: Google Pixel Night Sight, Surface Studio 2, and Netflix at half price

Today on DT Daily, Greg Nibler was joined by Adrian Warner to talk trending topics like the new Google Pixel Night Sight and we got our hands on the $3,500 Microsoft computer that's giving Apple a run for its money.
Posted — By Brie Barbee
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Computing

Microsoft Surface Studio 2: Everything you need to know

Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 comes with a new CPU, new graphics card, and a brighter display -- but is all of that worth the higher cost? Here's everything you need to know about the Surface Studio 2.
Posted — By Tyler Lacoma
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Computing

Microsoft takes up to $330 off of Surface PC bundles in Black Friday promo

'Tis the season for savings at Microsoft. The Surface-maker is offering some nice Black Friday deals on its Surface Pro 6, Go, and Laptop 2 hardware. You'll also find deals on notebooks from HP, Dell, and Lenovo.
Posted — By Chuong Nguyen
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Computing

Save up to $328 with Costco’s Surface Pro 6 Black Friday bundle for early birds

If you're in the market for a Surface Pro 6, you should head to Costco this holiday season. While Costco's Surface Pro 6 bundles are already a fantastic value, the wholesaler is taking another $200 off for its Black Friday sale.
Posted — By Chuong Nguyen
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Computing

HP Envy x2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The Microsoft Surface Pro has been our favorite detachable tablet for a while now, and the Surface Pro 6 continues that trend. Can the upstart HP Envy x2 give the Surface Pro 6 a run for your money?
Posted — By Mark Coppock
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Computing

The Surface Pro 6 dominates, but do the Galaxy Book 2 and Pixel Slate impress?

The 2-in-1 space is more hotly competitive than ever and the latest products from Samsung and Google are part of that portable punch-up. To see how their latest hardware compares, we pitted the Galaxy Book 2 vs. Pixel Slate.
Posted — By Jon Martindale
Surface Pro 6 Review
Computing

Consider an extended warranty plan if you buy a Surface Pro 6

Though Microsoft offers a standard one-year warranty on the Surface Pro 6, consumers may want to purchase an extended warranty plan if they intend on keeping their tablet longer due to the device's low repairability score.
Posted — By Chuong Nguyen
Surface Pro 6 Review
Computing

Is the new Surface Pro 6 worth the extra money or is the Surface Go good enough?

Each of Microsoft’s Surface devices are great, but with the recent addition of the Surface Pro 6, you might be wondering how it stacks up against the Surface Go. In this comparison piece, we’ve put the two devices up against each other…
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
Computing

Is the Google Pixel Slate just a Surface Pro 6 knockoff?

From the design, keyboards, or operating systems, there is a lot that is initially similar, but also different, between the Pixel Slate and the Surface Pro 6. We dig deeper to see if the Pixel Slate is more than a Surface Pro 6 knockoff.
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Computing

How does Microsoft’s newest Surface stack up against the Apple iPad Pro?

In an era where everyone is taking a bite at Apple’s products, we’ve stacked up the 12.9-inch iPad Pro against the latest Surface Pro 6. Check out this comparison guide to see which one gives you more bang for your buck.
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Product Review

Don't bother with any other 2-in-1. The Surface Pro 6 is still the best

The Surface Pro been updated to its sixth generation, now coming dressed in black and packing a quad-core processor. Outside of that, you’ll have to dig a little deeper to see where Microsoft has made some truly noteworthy improvements.
Posted — By Luke Larsen
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Computing

How do the Surface Studio 2 and iMac Pro compare when going head-to-head?

Pitting the Surface Studio 2 vs. iMac Pro is a difficult matchup as there are hardware, design, and cost differences that could sway prospective buyers. Let's see if we can nail down which is best.
Posted — By Jon Martindale
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Home Theater

Microsoft’s Surface Headphones will put Cortana in your head on November 19

Microsoft is getting into the headphone game, announcing a new Cortana-enabled pair of noise-canceling over-ears it calls the Surface Headphones that launch on November 19. Can the $350 headphones take the noise-canceling mantle?
Posted — By Parker Hall
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Computing

The Surface Pro 6 is appealing, but can it beat the beefier Surface Book 2?

Microsoft has a lot of great 2-in-1s in its Surface line of hardware, but which one is the best of the best? To find out, we pitted the Surface Pro 6 vs. Surface Book 2. It's a tough battle, but only one Surface is left standing.
Posted — By Jon Martindale