These new processors are using Intel’s new 10nm process technology and architecture design and you will see them in sleek 2 in 1’s and laptops in just a couple of months. Multitasking on Windows 10 just got easier with Intel’s 10th Gen CPU’s This means not only that Windows 10 will run faster and you’ll be able to do more tasks, but also the next generation of Windows 10 PCs could be thinner and have a better thermal design....
The need to be always connected to a Wi-Fi network has made it so that everybody carries their Internet with them wherever they go. We can simply access the web with the help of our smart devices (watches, mobile phones, tablets, etc.). The next step in the spreading of the Wi-Fi ”bug” is the automotive industry, and that will open up the level of possibilities offered to drivers across the globe....
Windows 10 KB4343909 brings additional security improvements for the latest Spectre and Meltdown threat variations. At the same time, this update fixes the issue that causes high CPU usage on some machines equipped with Family 15h and 16h AMD processors. Users affected by this issue usually experience performance degradation and lag. However, not all Windows 10 v1803 users are affected by this issue. As Microsoft explains, this bug occurs after installing the June 2018 or July 2018 Windows updates alongside the AMD microcode updates that address Spectre Variant 2....
According to many Windows 10 users, the sfc/scannow feature has stopped working. It’s reportedly unable to fix the corrupted files after the recent Windows Defender update. What is sfc/scannow? SFC/scannow is a Windows System File Checker tool that comes integrated with Windows 10. Its function is to scan Windows for missing or corrupted files and restore them. The SFC/scannow feature is run when some of the Windows functions stop working or crash....
Well, the January Patch Tuesday updates weren’t a let-down at all, as it brought many fixes to all major version of Windows 10, from version 1507 to version 20H2. As always, each cumulative update is different than the other, since each version of Windows is different from one another. Because of this, it’s only natural that some cumulative updates stand out because of what new features they bring, or what system-breaking bug they fix, and that is definitely the case with KB4598229 and KB4598242....
That being said, some users have reported having encountered the keyboard shortcuts not working issue in VLC. VLC player may ignore your shortcut keys if the keys are not assigned correctly. In some instances, it can also happen due to a glitch in the media player. In this article, we explore a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the keyboard shortcuts not working in the VLC issue on your Windows and Mac systems....
Nvidia driver 378.66 improves the gaming experience of many recently launched titles, including For Honor and Sniper Elite 4. This driver version also support the upcoming Halo Wars 2 game. The driver is compatible with the following Windows versions: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10. With this newly launched driver, Nvidia has added support for GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Geforce Game Ready Driver 378.66 fixes and improvements Surround can now be enabled on the XGPU....
This piece of news is very satisfying for the many users who complained about Microsoft forcing them to enable Cortana. Now, thanks to the latest update, Xbox users can now disable the assistant and return to the old Xbox commands. This decision also sends a subtle message to all Xbox One users: Microsoft is not ready to combine the old Xbox with the new one. If users want to benefit from the full Xbox experience, they should be prepared to adopt the whole package — even the features they don’t like....
This issue occurs if your system is not capable of running FCU 1709, meaning that you will have to stay at version 1703 in order to avoid other potential technical issues. To that point, do check out the list of devices compatible with the Fall Creators Update before you hit the upgrade button. In this manner, you’ll avoid unwanted and frustrating situations where various features are unavailable, or worse, your device won’t work....
ME: A Patch 1.08 notes On Bioware’s official site, the company presents all the new additions the upcoming patch will bring. Enhanced character creator The set of options available in the character creator has been expanded and now, players have more control over Ryder’s looks. Two more heads – one female, and one male – new hairstyle options, and a new complexion option with more skin tones are all available. You will also be able to adjust your character’s looks mid-game as you can now have the ability to change its appearance onboard the Tempest....
MeteoEarth: Receive Weather info using Google Earth-like experience MeteoEarth is by far the best and most spectacular Weather app that is currently available on Windows Store. Why? Well, basically because the tool comes with impressive graphs and with an eye catching user interface. In that matter we can compare MeteoEarth with Google Earth as both apps are quite similar in looks and features. Therefore, with MeteoEarth you will be able to obtain 3D images related to weather, in a professional matter, similar with what we see on TV when the presenters are explaining the weather....
The Timeline, which you can open by pressing the Task View button, became a part of Windows 10 after the April 2018 Update. The Windows Timeline shows users a list of recent activities, mostly files opened with software, from which they can then open documents, spreadsheets, images and web pages. The Timeline can also sync those activities across multiple PCs with syncing enabled. Now Android users can utilize the Timeline included within the MS Launcher app....
Microsoft is one leading the way in that strategic direction. Not long ago, the giant bought a company to improve business AI and data assessment for companies. Another big step in that direction is Project Reunion for running apps from the cloud. Now, Microsoft announced another huge landmark by partnering with their old friends from Citrix to build the workplace of the future. Microsoft uses Citrix Workspace to improve on virtual desktops The workspace of the future sounds dreamy but the bottom line for this partnership is to improve the virtual desktop....
In spring, the company brought up the big guns launching Azure Synapse Link, a new tool for big data analytics. And not long ago, the Redmond giant has even made a company acquisition to improve Azure’s data model. It’s no wonder why now, PepsiCo and Mastercard both announced partnerships with Microsoft to use Azure as their cloud platform. PepsiCo and Mastercard use Azure as the preferred platform PepsiCo rolls out Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams to all 270,000 employees PepsiCo and Microsoft Corp....
This will happen through browsers, such as Edge, Chrome or Safari, for all the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Note that this service is currently available in 22 countries. Microsoft continues to boost cloud gaming infrastructure A more than welcome initiative, considering that a lot of the Xbox users have adopted iOS mobile devices, instead of Android. The Redmond-based tech company announced that the customized Xbox Series X hardware is continuously fueling the Xbox Cloud Gaming service....
Two years after acquiring the Nokia brand, Microsoft has finally decided to make no more efforts to save the feature phone business and now puts a nail in the coffin. The decision comes after a series of plunges on phone revenues despite the tech giant’s efforts to make its phones more appealing to customers. For example, in the last quarter alone, Microsoft saw a phone revenue drop of 46%, and it seems this was the straw that broke the camel’s back....
Radbot was revealed in a recent trademark application, and it’s targeted for online customer service in the field of online gaming and streaming. It will probably take its place on Microsoft Mixer network, and also give streamers some help. Gaming bots are rarely successful Gaming bots are rarely successful, and this might be because they are still nascent. Usually, gamers desire outside distractions that are removed from their experience. On the other hand, Microsoft’s bot could be different....
The issue was first spotted and added in the list of known issues in the monthly security patch for Windows 7, since March: Originally, Microsoft mentioned that an upcoming release would come with a resolution, but in the end, they updated the changelog, with the following recommendation: Older Products Won’t Get Security Updates In all honesty, let’s agree that 18 years old CPUs are too old to handle all the security patches for Meltdown or Spectre....
Microsoft warned users of problems where Outlook searches might fail and that recent emails might not appear in search results if they’re stored locally in PST or OST files. Windows platforms affected by this known issue (first acknowledged earlier this month) include client versions of Windows 10 and server versions, as well. Client: Windows 11, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H1; Windows 10, version 20H2; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 Server: Windows Server, version 20H2; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019...
xCloud will be a cloud technology that provides online game streaming services to millions of gamers across the globe. Microsoft describes the project to be a pioneer in modern gaming, providing gamers with the ultimate options to stream top quality games directly from the cloud to any gaming platform. The new game streaming service is committed to unlock the console-quality gaming experiences on other screens as well, especially on smartphones and tablets....
