Nevertheless, even though the game is a gem, there are some issues that can prove as quite a challenge for a considerable player population. One of the repeating issues is when the download is stuck while updating to the latest version. It appears that the download meter reports 0 bs whole the time. We tried to address the problem and prepared a few possible solutions for this issue. What to do if Overwatch update doesn’t work 1....
Patch Tuesday brought 14 security updates to all supported Windows versions, and 7 of them are critical patches which means you should install them as soon as possible. The other 7 updates are rated as important. One such update is KB3182373 that patches a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight allowing remote code execution if a user visits a compromised website that contains a specially crafted Silverlight application. Attacker first lure users into visiting a compromised website by usually enticing them to click a link sent in either an email message or instant message....
Windows installer files are usually huge in size and this magnifies the problem further. Every time we install updates, Windows stores the installer files and patches in a hidden Windows partition. Since the directory c:\Windows\installer is a protected system folder, it’s visible only once you have enabled the “Hide protected system folder that” option that comes in the Folder options. That being said, most of us are pretty apprehensive when it comes to system files and manually deleting them is far from ideal....
Boost your game’s FPS wit the Creators Update With Game Mode enabled, FRAPS recorded a consistent 4% FPS increase in Overwatch. These results were obtained using FRAPS as a performance benchmark with the practice range run on a rehearsed path. Each run was 60 seconds long with an average of 5 runs performed. Here are the system specs used for the benchmark test: XFX Fury X @ 1050 MHz Core/500 MHz Mem Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4....
What is Qmee and why choose it The app works in the background by displaying relevant ads next to your search results and rewarding you with money every time they’re clicked. The money can then transferred to your Paypal account or you can choose to donate it to charity. Like this, you can even watch your cash grow in your personal Qmee piggy bank. Each result with a cash reward will show you the amount you’ll earn when clicking and engaging with that specific brand/service/product....
The Gamescom 2017 presentation did bring a lot of good news and goodies such as the cool Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition. But this was not the only great revelation. Microsoft officially confirmed the ReCore Definitive Edition as well! ReCore brings an expansion packed with visual improvements Last week, leaks surfaced, suggesting that Microsoft’s Xbox-exclusive ReCore might come along with an expansion and with visual improvements as well. At Gamescom 2017, the company confirmed the ReCore Definitive Edition would launch on August 29....
Right now, the Redbull TV app is available on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. It can be downloaded free of charge via the Windows Store. Here is some of what you can expect: Amazing global live events, including sports, music and more Lean back and experience the best of Red Bull TV, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Discover even more premium VOD content through curated channels updated daily Search through the extensive Red Bull TV catalogue...
This Surface 3 computer comes packed with a 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM and 4G LTE. For what’s being offered, the price is a steal and much better than the $649 Microsoft is asking for a new Surface 3. Believe us: $649 can purchase a much better system right now, so we wouldn’t recommend throwing down that amount on a new Surface 3. This deal will be around for just the next few days....
Microsoft watcher WalkingCat announced the news on Twitter. WalkingCat actually found evidence that Remix3D will end on the 10th of January next year. The notice recommends Windows users to download their 3D models as soon as possible so that they don’t lose them. No word on Paint 3D However, the notification is not available to users yet. Most importantly, users are now concerned about the fact that how this decision will impact the future of Paint 3D....
Upgrading a single PC to Windows 10 is one thing, but upgrading hundreds (or even thousands) of desktops from Windows 7 to 10 is quite another. That’s exactly what some larger organizations need to do to fully upgrade their networks to the latest Windows 10 platform. So, upgrading corporate networks to Windows 10 can be a big project for organizations that need a bit of planning. The resources below will come in handy for Windows 10 migration projects....
Eclypsium researchers published details of the bug, dubbed BootHole, which affects systems that utilize the GRUB2 bootloader. However, Windows systems that don’t use GRUB2 aren’t safe from potential BootHole attacks either, even with Secure Boot enabled. The BootHole bug affects Windows devices The recently uncovered BootHole bug may enable attackers to install undetectable bootkits or malicious bootloaders on a Windows machine. Once a threat actor has installed such malware to tamper with the security of the boot process, they can take full control of the victim’s PC....
Players can access a large library of games containing a list of game manufacturers and prices using Steam. As it is a huge repository of digital games, Steam has the tendency to leave behind a massive number of junk files. This happens because installing games on Steam and other gaming platforms also brings with it redistributable packages as a system requirement. After the installation is complete, these temporary files are no longer of any use....
Gamers can play Steep on both the Xbox One console and Windows PC. Just like it happens with every newly-launched game, Steep is also affected by many bugs that limit the gaming experience. The good news is that Ubisoft has already acknowledged many of them and is working at full thrust to fix them. Steep reported bugs Gamers can’t join their friends This issue has been affecting players since the beta version of Steep....
A recently discovered malware threat is StoneDrill. StroneDrill is a type of malware that completely wiped the user’s disk. This malware was detected and then further investigated by Kaspersky Labs. It managed to find StoneDrill and detect its effects in its early stages. There have only been 2 cases detected so far, so it might mean that the wave of attacks could just be at the start. The 2 attacks took place in Europe and the Middle East respectively....
Surprisingly, the phone numbers were being used for multiple purposes, not just for 2FA purposes. Facebook is using your phone numbers to push targeted ads and even look up to your profiles. The problem is that users are not allowed to disable the 2FA process. The privacy violation has been identified by a Twitter user Jeremy Burge. The 2FA is actually a feature that uses your phone numbers to offer additional security and makes sure to alert the users about any unauthorized log-in attempt....
As you fulfill your missions, you’ll climb a dizzying Elven city, traverse the dangerous territory of the Dwarfs, and survive inhospitable lands filled with lethal dangers. If you fail, your kin will suffer dire consequences. Go to the darkest corners or reach the highest heights to hide from enemies. You can learn new skills by spending experience points in the assassination, infiltration, and magic categories. And if you pay attention to all the details around you, you’ll recover valuable artifacts and find ingredients to build deadly traps for your enemies....
The boys over at Windows Central got wind of some interesting information that suggests Microsoft is hoping to launch the Surface Phone come April of 2017. The publication also seem to explain why there’s no love for Windows 10 Mobile in 2016. Apparently, the plan here is to launch the Surface Phone alongside the Redstone 2 update. This update is expected to bring some well needed features and improvements to the platform overall....
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month, which means it’s security update time. And it looks like the October Windows Update may well be included in the November patch. Microsoft Re-Releases Windows 10 October Update in November? The release of the Windows 10 October update 1809 was problematic to say the least. A couple of days after it had been released, the reports started appearing online of files being deleted by a bug, including people’s documents....
You can enable Night Light through a new button in the Action Center after installing the Creators Update. However, some users are reporting that this setting does not work properly. One user called attention to the issue over at Microsoft’s Community page: The user went on to explain that the issue persists in the morning when his screen retains the orange tint after booting up his PC past sunrise. The user laments that he has to turn the feature off manually, running counter to Microsoft’s claim of automatic functionality, However, I’ve run into issues with this scheduled Night Light....
Six degrees of freedom (6DOF) Windows Mixed Reality controllers won’t require independent sensors to interact with the virtual world. Rather, they will rely only on the same inside-out tracking system similar to the one used with the HoloLens. You’ll get the 6DOF motion control that comes with the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR. The only thing that will be connected to your PC is the single cable from the headset....
