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Ask Paul: Turn Off OneDrive in the Windows 10 Photos App

Ask Paul: Turn Off OneDrive in the Windows 10 Photos App

If you sign-in to your Windows 10-based PC or device with a Microsoft account, the…

OneDrive Universal App is Now Available for Windows 10

OneDrive Universal App is Now Available for Windows 10

No, these are not the placeholders you're looking for. But Microsoft last night released a…

HP Launches the EliteBook 1030, a New Premium Business-Class Notebook

HP Launches the EliteBook 1030, a New Premium Business-Class Notebook

HP announced today that its new EliteBook 1030 ultra-portable notebook will ship later this month.…

The Ability to Cancel or Schedule the Windows 10 Upgrade is Not New

The Ability to Cancel or Schedule the Windows 10 Upgrade is Not New

I've seen a number of reports---CNET, many blogs---about an apparent change in behavior for the…

Microsoft is Increasing the Number of Promoted Apps in the Start Menu with the Anniversary Update

Microsoft is adding more 'promoted' apps to the Start menu with the next Windows 10…

BYOPC: Expanding the Intel NUC and Troubleshooting a USB Problem

BYOPC: Expanding the Intel NUC and Troubleshooting a USB Problem

For the past two months, I've used a tiny Intel NUC mini-PC every day as…

No, There Was Nothing Controversial About Wi-Fi Sense

No, There Was Nothing Controversial About Wi-Fi Sense

Buried in this week's announcement about a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build was some…

New Opera Feature Can Improve Laptop Battery Life by 50 Percent

New Opera Feature Can Improve Laptop Battery Life by 50 Percent

When it comes to web browsers on Windows 10, the conversation pretty much begins and…

"Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" for Windows 10 Updated to Support New UWP Features

“Gears of War: Ultimate Edition” for Windows 10 Updated to Support New UWP Features

Just one day after Microsoft announced that it was added much-requested functionality to Universal Windows…

Thurrott Daily: May 11

Thurrott Daily: May 11

A few tech tidbits from around the web: Microsoft was more profitable than Apple at…

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342 Escapes Redmond a Bit Earlier Than Expected

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342 Escapes Redmond a Bit Earlier Than Expected

Microsoft had planned to release Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14342 to Fast Ring testers…

May Cumulative Updates Now Available for Windows 10 for PCs and Mobile

May Cumulative Updates Now Available for Windows 10 for PCs and Mobile

It's Patch Tuesday, so Microsoft has delivered the May 2016 cumulative updates for Windows 10…

Microsoft Makes Major Improvements to UWP Games on Windows 10

Microsoft Makes Major Improvements to UWP Games on Windows 10

Starting today, Windows 10 gamers will be able to take advantage of two major improvements…

The amazing game "Valiant Hearts: The Great War" is now available on Windows 10 for PCs and Mobile, just the latest in a growing list of top shelf games to hit the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). This game was one of my Windows Weekly picks last year on Xbox One, and is one of the best new games of the past several years. "Immerse yourself in the touching story of four unsung heroes swept up by World War 1 in this unique interactive graphic novel that combines action, puzzles and adventure," the game description notes. "Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a 4-part, episodic game inspired by letters from World War 1." To be clear, the game is free but only provides a part of the first of four episodes. You can pay 99 cents in-game to get all of Episode 1, and then pay $2.99 per remaining episodes. Or just pay $6.99 to get the whole thing, which I recommend. Indeed, there's so much to recommend here. It's got a great story. As the quote above notes, this game is based on actual letters written home from the front in World War I, and it's got real heart. It's worth playing just for the story. Excellent presentation. The game's cartoon graphics are stylish and beautiful, and really pull you in. I actually used still frames from this game as Windows desktop wallpapers for a while. The music is amazing as well. Gameplay. The game is a mixture of exploration, puzzle solving, and the occasional action set piece. It's a nice mix. Educational. Interspersed throughout the game are educational articles that will help you better understand World War I. So you can learn while you play, a rare treat. Folks, "Valiant Hearts: The Great War" is the real deal. As noted, I made this game one of my picks of the week on Windows Weekly when it was on the Xbox One, and I strongly recommend it on Windows 10---and Windows 10 Mobile, which is amazing---if you've not just tried it. Just grab the free version and see what you think. "Valiant Hearts: The Great War" is available now from the Windows Store.

“Valiant Hearts: The Great War” is Now Available on Windows 10 for PCs and Mobile

The amazing game "Valiant Hearts: The Great War" is now available on Windows 10 for…

Microsoft is Taking Build 2016 on the Road

As it did last year, Microsoft is taking its Build Tour on the road, offering…

Thurrott Daily: May 9

Thurrott Daily: May 9

Tech tidbits from around the web: Windows 10 upgrade to remain free for those who…

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