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KB4516058 improves security in Edge and Internet Explorer We all know by now that it will reach its end of life on November 12, 2019, but for now Windows 10 v1803 gets a series of improvements and fixes with the September 2019 Patch Tuesday. KB4516058 bumps the build number to Build 17134.1006 and brings security changes when using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and input devices like mices, keyboards, and styluses. There are also some updates for verifying user names and passwords along with storing and managing files....

The desktop version of Firefox 33.0 now features improved search thansk taster JavaScript strings, search suggestions on the Firefox Start and new tab, improved reliability of session restoration, and Azerbaijani language support. All these are nice and much awaited updates, so make sure you update to the latest version from your browser. Firefox 33.0 for desktop now suppors OpenH264 for WebRTC-based video chat; however, the H.264 functionality is used only for WebRTC-based video chatting, and doesn’t yet support web videos....

So, this error message is affecting a large number of computers. Judging by reports, it appears the LiveKernelEvent error is prevalent for Windows 10 computers. At the same time, users confirm this problem appeared after they installed the latest cumulative updates for Windows 10. LiveKernelEvent error plagues Windows 10 users, as we may all see: How can I fix LiveKernelEvent error? 1. Use hardware diagnostic tools Is LiveKernelEvent error a hardware failure?...

IFTTT is an free automation service that works with other services such as Hue lights, Nest, SmartThings, Dropbox, OneDrive and many more. IFTTT stands for If This Then That and basically this service allows you to automate tasks. If certain conditions are met, you can set IFTTT to perform certain action, for example whenever you post something on your blog IFTTT can post it on Twitter for you, and that’s just the most basic example....

To top that up, the Redmont giant will test a satellite base connection to download satellite data to the Azure Cloud for immediate processing. Now, Microsoft is trying a different approach to improve on Azure client’s data security: a partnership with a security company. The partnership with Abnormal Security brings AI security to Azure Microsoft signed a partnership with Abnormal Security to deliver a security solution for enterprises that can be purchased directly from Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace....

From what Microsoft had to say, Windows Ink aims to make the pen an integral part of the Windows experience. With this as its goal, Windows 10 will now require a powerful tool to bring the experience to life in the best possible way, which is why Microsoft has decided to partner with Wacom to make it happen. — Bryan Roper (@broper00) March 30, 2016 Both companies will work together to create a universal stylus that will work on any Windows 10 device with a touchscreen....

Microsoft Authenticator allows you to unlock your Windows 10 PC using your Windows smartphone. For now, it requires a Bluetooth connection, so all you have to do in order to unlock your PC using your smartphone is to pair two devices. It is not exactly clear whether the smartphone needs to be near the computer or not, but it would make sense to verify where the authentication is being performed from, to avoid running into any security issues....

Delve is a hub that displays the information about all your Office 365 apps, including Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Yammer, and other. The app is only available for Windows 10 on the desktop, though a Windows 10 Mobile version will be released before the Anniversary Update next month. We’ve long known a UWP version of this app was coming, so we’re happy to see it up and running. Here’s the full description of Delve: Microsoft has yet to officially announce the availability of the app, so users should not be surprised if the app is pulled in the near future....

The new update available only for Insiders comes with a few new features and a lot of reliability fixes. What’s new with the Microsoft Edge Dev update? The three new features are addressed mainly to developers and admins. First improvement is adding a New Tab Page Search Box management policy. Another is to add support for the Auto Open Allowed for URLs management policy for upstream Chromium. At last, they’ve added support for the Auto Open File Types management policy from upstream Chromium....

Nobody really made much of it back then, as it was considered a gesture of good faith, which would ensure better communication for the NHS staff. However, Microsoft is now facing some major problems, according to Daily Mail, as the UK government’s Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is investigating this situation. The accusations are that Microsoft only used the free Teams license in order to gain an advantage over rivals....

As far as we remember, Microsoft Launcher got plenty of features as a part of the 5.0 and 5.1 update. This time, Microsoft has not shared the ETA for the stable version of the release. New Features for Microsoft Launcher for Android The features recently added to the Microsoft Launcher for Android are: A redesigned weather and time widget New Home Screen, Dock and Search widget Enhanced compatibility with Microsoft To-Do features A new News interest “Technology” added to the News tab Segoe UI to Roboto font type update Settings beta community link now leads to Microsoft Tech Community Access to work apps for the Work profile customers...

For example, many users reported that upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update triggered audio issues, Blue Screen of Death errors, and installation issues. The condition was even worse after multiple reports regarding deleted files surfaced online. The tech giant had to pull back the update a few days after its release. Intel Display Driver Bug Fixed More specifically, many Windows 10 users experienced issues regarding Intel display drivers. The glitch was involved in activating some unsupported features....

Microsoft News gives users all the news regarding Microsoft in a app that looks great and runs smooth and fast. Although the app is very simple, it delivers what it promises in a Windows 8, Windows 10 fashion that has both simplicity and looks. Update – Microsoft News discontinued for 8, 8.1 Microsoft has stopped the support for this app. Many users have complained about Microsoft’s action – discontinuing the app without any announcement....

You probably already know that Microsoft wants to merge its two stores and make apps and games work on both platforms. Recently, some users noticed Microsoft’s own Photos and Maps apps for Windows 10 in the Xbox Store — something that’s not a surprise. Even though both apps are already available for download, they don’t work. If you install one of these apps on your Xbox One device, you’ll receive a coming soon message....

In other words, when an old build expires, Microsoft will make it stop working completely, forcing you in a way to run the latest builds. This is not necessarily a bad thing, since new builds are usually more stable and feature-rich, but many Insiders may feel that Microsoft is once again imposing its will on them. The tech giant used a similar strategy when trying to convince users to upgrade to Windows 10, and this approach generated much criticism from users....

When you try to launch a game, like Microsoft Sudoku and it won’t load, or it crashes, or it just won’t run, you could try the first troubleshooting solutions such as restarting your computer or the game itself. If these quick fixes don’t work, whether you’re playing from your Xbox console or Windows 10 computer, try the solutions listed in this article. FIX: Microsoft Sudoku won’t run/crashes 1. Check the Xbox Live service status If you see any alerts here, wait until the service is up and running and then try loading or playing Microsoft Sudoku again:...

Thanks to this feature, when you are using Microsoft Teams you can remain connected with the participants and engage with them even in large meetings. It’s safe to say that all the improvements that have been brought in this communication app lately have been welcomed with enthusiasm by users. Microsoft Teams enhanced features The Dynamic View feature aims to improve the visibility of shared image when in a meeting with a considerable number of people....

No information is available as to when the new build 10586.420 will be pushed to Insiders. However, judging by the build release pattern Microsoft used in the last weeks, this build could actually be directly rolled out to production, on the second Tuesday of June. Usually Microsoft releases build preview versions two weeks before Patch Tuesday. Then, the company rolls out a new version to production exactly on Patch Tuesday....

64-bit architecture is the future CPU systems Microsoft published minimum hardware requirements that OEMs in relationship with the company have to address. The company announced that it will stop releasing 32-bit builds of Windows 10 to device makers, beginning with version 2004. “Beginning with Windows 10, version 2004, all new Windows 10 systems will be required to use 64-bit builds and Microsoft will no longer release 32-bit builds for OEM distribution....

For example, KB4534273 updates its support for Google Chrome’s new cookie policies. What are Google’s Chrome’s new cookie policies Google Chrome plans to modify the way cookies work, to the point of totally eliminating them in a maximum of two years. Google announced that Chrome will soon protect users from cross-site cookies and fingerprinting. The company also plans to launch an open-source ads transparency browser extension. This latest set of Patch Tuesday updates is set to support this decision....