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In the October issue we rundown the best new features in Android 10. If you’re considering a new 10th-gen Intel CPU, you’ll want to read our buyers’ guide. Plus, we break down the difference between Reference and Custom graphics cards. Find out why the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is worth its $1,100 price tag. All this and much more can be found in the October issue of PCWorld.

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Windows 10: What to expect in the next two releases • It’s still early, but here’s what we know.

Intel: Core i9-9900KS, Cascade Lake-X chips will ship in October • Intel’s IFA presentation positioned its Core chips as superior to both AMD’s and Qualcomm’s.

Dell’s OptiPlex 7070 Ultra mini-PC fits into a monitor stand • It’s so skinny, you can barely tell it’s there.

Lenovo’s C340 and S340 Chromebooks bring Core i3 substance and plenty of style • The C340-15’s Core i3-8130U is a big bump up from the basic CPUs we’re used to seeing in Chromebooks.

Acer unveils a hulking $14,000 gaming cockpit, a 300Hz Predator laptop, and more at IFA • Big guns and tiny laptops.

Dynabook launches 15-inch thin-and-light Tecra X50 notebook with some big conveniences • If you can forgive an older chip inside of it, there’s a lot to like in Dynabook’s new Tecra.

Steam’s long-awaited Library overhaul: Salvation for your massive game collection • You can opt in to the open beta starting September 17—and you’re going to want to.

Nvidia’s Gamescom Game Ready driver improves performance, latency and sharpness • Nvidia tries to overtake AMD and Intel on many features.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: If you have $1,100 to spend, this is the phone to buy • It’s big, but it’s worth it.

5G on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ delivers dizzying highs and frustrating lows • Here’s how Samsung’s 5G phone performs on Verizon’s network.

Acer Nitro 5 (17-inch, AN517-51-56YW): Here’s your cheap Fortnite laptop • For a certain kind of gaming, Acer’s latest laptop gets the price right.

Acronis True Image 2020: One of the best backup programs adds cloud features • The new features in True Image are welcome, as are the tweaks.

Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition: This chatty, Alexa-powered playmate keeps tykes entertained • Amazon’s Echo Dot for kids boasts robust parental controls and a year’s worth of Amazon FreeTime.

WoW Classic is a step back in time—and a step back for World of Warcraft • The 2004 revival splits the MMO into two different games, and so shatters its unique sense of history and community.

10TH-GEN CPU BUYERS GUIDE: WE RANKED EVERY NEW INTEL LAPTOP CPU FOR YOU • SIX CORES VS. FOUR CORES, AND 10NM VS. 14M. THERE’S A LOT TO THINK ABOUT.

REFERENCE VS. CUSTOM GRAPHICS CARDS WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? • WE BREAK DOWN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE A SMART PURCHASE.

Android 10: Getting started with the best new features • Go dark and start swiping.

Alternatives for Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and more • If you can’t or won’t pay Adobe’s monthly fee, you do have options.

Windows 10’s first PowerToys app allows custom Snap resizing and looks amazing • Download the installer to get started with the revamped PowerTools for Windows 10.

How to save money and scan your photos digitally using your phone and Google PhotoScan • Google’s free app can turn your prints into digital images in seconds, and all for free.

Tech Spotlight • A video showcase of the latest trends