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As a result, many users have noticed that there’s an unusually high number of svchost.exe processes running in Windows 10 Creators Update. (As a quick reminder, a svchost.exe executable file is a system process that hosts multiple Windows services.) Its main role is to allow two or more services to share a process. In this manner, Microsoft reduces consumption of computer resource. Microsoft splits service hosts into separate processes Starting with build 14942, all Windows 10 Creators Update builds will feature a dedicated svchost....

However, there are some players who reported getting “Camera Not Available” errors on SteamVR Settings. According to the reports, the SteamVR Settings trigger the issue. It seems that many people experienced this issue in Windows 10. Another person commented on Reddit: If you are also experiencing the same issue, you need to follow some simple steps to get rid of it. These are the best VR zombie games to play on Steam – hours of fun guaranteed!...

The battery level indicator feature has been rolled out in response to the feedback Microsoft got from gamers. Major Nelson broke the news on the social media platform Twitter, stating that the Windows 10 Game Bar will now have a battery icon on the top right corner. As soon as users connect the Xbox controller wirelessly , they will automatically see the battery. — Larry Hryb (@majornelson) March 12, 2019 Windows 10 users can’t wait to test the new feature and some of them even went on to suggest some improvements....

The build comes with bug fixes for the Windows Sandbox, Microsoft Edge, Start Menu, Narrator, and Lock Screen. Furthermore, it also enhances the syncing reliability with the cloud clipboard. The Redmond giant has offered the Snip and Sketch’s latest version i.e v10.1901.10521.0. What’s new in Windows 10 Build 18850? 1. Snip & Sketch version 10.1901.10521.0 The recent release of the Snip & Sketch program has increased its current version to 10....

As we usually do for every new Windows 10 Preview release, we’re going to tell you about all issues in the new build reported by actual users, so you can know what to expect from the most recent Windows 10 Preview build. Here’s what bothered users in Windows 10 Preview build 14385: Windows 10 Preview build 14385 reported issues As usual, most people encountered problems with installation, facing various errors messages, and reasons for not being able to install the build, or not receiving it at all....

If you didn’t join the Insider Preview program yet and you are currently running the standard version of Windows 10, there is a cumulative update that has been released for this operating system. This update will bring your OS build to 10586.318, but a good amount of users who have installed it on their computers are claiming that it is causing some serious slowdowns. Besides slow systems, Windows 10 users are also talking about “spinning dots after installing the update, computer either hangs or uninstalls the update....

Maybe it would have been better if Microsoft had waited a bit longer. In this manner, the company would have had the chance to gather thorough user feedback and patch eventual issues. As a quick reminder, update KB3194496 was pushed to the Windows 10 public channel just one day after it had become available for Release Preview and Slow Ring Insiders. Unsurprisingly, perhaps due to Microsoft’s haste, cumulative update KB3194496 brings issues of its own....

After Microsoft issued a fix for a startup crash problem affecting the software less than a week ago, it’s now offering a solution to yet another Outlook launch bug. Outlook takes longer than usual to start When you launch Outlook, it should take a few seconds for the splash screen to appear. But with certain User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) settings, the app takes a whole minute to display the screen....

How to enable Near Share on Windows 10 In order to enable this feature, both PCs require being part of the Insider program or installing Redstone 4 when it arrives. Near Share is off by default in Windows and, in order to turn it on, you have to open Settings and go to Home – System – Shared Experiences. Toggle on the Nearby sharing button, and you’ll find out that the permissions that are associated with it are pretty clear....

Microsoft has now opened the Skip Ahead ring registration for the first Redstone 6 build previews. Microsoft established the Skip Ahead ring in 2017 so that users on the Windows Insider Program can try out another Windows 10 update before the release of an upcoming feature update. The company reset the Skip Ahead ring in July. Now that Microsoft has reopened Skip Ahead, Windows Insiders can reregister in the ring to check out preview builds for Redstone 6....

Looking at every insider preview build, we can see a huge list new features, changes and fixes. We’re now interested in a new feature, one which will automatically adjust the brightness of your videos as light in your environment changes. The new feature is available in Windows 10 build 17704: “New “Adjust video based on lighting” option in “Settings -> Apps -> Video playback” page.” Adjust video based on lighting: How does it work?...

The feature has been already rolled out to fix issues that had been preventing Windows 10 OS update installs due to some serious incompatibility issues. Many Windows 10 users often encounter errors right after installing the latest updates. So, this is a very much needed feature. Your system will not be able to start in that case. So, the operating system will try to recover by using automatic recovery options....

As always, Microsoft’s engineers spent an entire summer and went the extra mile to test the feature update. In this manner, they made sure the Windows 10 November Update is not plagued by bugs. However, some major problems still went under the radar. Windows 10 users already reported numerous issues that affected their machines. As a quick reminder, Microsoft rolled out the first Security Patch for Office on November 12....

According to the official Windows 11 known issues section, the problem seems to occur on certain HDR displays when using some image editing software. This annoying problem seems to have its roots in some incompatibilities with color rendering Win32 APIs under specific conditions. This bug affects certain HDR displays Excited to try the latest Windows experience? Well, know that after installing Windows 11, some image editing programs might not render colors correctly on certain HDR displays....

The tech company confirmed Windows 11 will be serviced just like Windows 10. This means we will receive monthly security updates, optional cumulative updates, out-of-the-band updates, as well as servicing stack updates. Furthermore, Microsoft has confirmed that there will also be a Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) version of Windows 11, during the latest ask-me-anything (AMA) session. The new OS is following some of the old patterns Given the fact that Windows 11 is included in Microsoft’s Windows as a service model, it will be serviced on a monthly basis, just as Windows 10, according to the tech giant Microsoft said that there will be absolutely no changes to the already existing servicing model and updates will continue to release at least twice a month, such as before....

For example, users of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 can create family Microsoft Accounts with child sub-accounts. They can then limit and monitor their activity via the parental controls attached to them. However, this will change in the future. No more Windows 7 Family Safety alerts In an official statement of Microsoft forums, it was announced that Windows 7 devices with Windows Live Family Safety installed, or Windows 8.1 with Family Safety will have the optional online services discontinued....

Read Also: The Huffington Post Releases Official Windows 8 App Some serious fishing on Windows 8 The game comes with some high-resolution graphics and an addictive swipe gameplay. Five bucks might seem like a little too much, but for the true fishing afficionado, it’s not that much, after all, considering that the game is of high-quality. You will be able to catch some gorgeous fish, like the Peacock Bass, Kokanee, Tarpon, and many more....

Read Also: How to Turn Off BitLocker in Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Official MLS app for Windows 8 gets important update By using the official MLS Match Day app on your Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 tablet or other device, you will be able to follow the latest news stories from the MLS league, watch highlights from MLS, check scores and standings and even follow each and every game of your favorite teams with statistics and highlights of the match....

Upgrading to Windows 10 is not a perfect process yet. Chances are you’ll encounter various technical issues that will prevent you from completing the upgrade process, or even make you regret your upgrade decision. Apps are missing after upgrade Sometimes, the upgrade process fails to keep the Store apps, and this issue affected particularly Windows 8.1 users who upgraded to Windows 10 by directly joining the Windows Insider program. The good news is that the latest Windows 10 build has now fixed this problem....

Read Also: How to Create Windows 8 and Windows Store Apps Like I was saying, the very first post on this website had been published on the date of October 23, which was just three days before Windows 8 was officially announced. This year, on October 26, Windows 8 has turned only 1, and at this moment, it’s going to face a lot of challenges for the upcoming year. The battle against iOS and Android apps is perhaps the most important one....