What the software giant is doing is making it easier for users to reactivate Windows 10 should there be a major hardware change. Currently, it can be a pain to reactivate Windows if certain hardware is removed, like the hard drive or other key components. However, it is not possible to regain your license if the motherboard is replaced, so keep this in mind. What will Microsoft do to fix this issue?...
Improvements are on the way The Slow Ring of the Preview platform was also shown some love as a ton of new features made their way to users on the ring. Here are the goodies that are expected from the upcoming release on the Slow Ring: PowerPoint is getting the QuickStarter function which allows users to request an outline automatically created and suggested to them based on what they want to talk about and what should be incorporated in a given presentation....
The API gives games more direct access to hardware and system resources. Thus, Windows 10’s DirectX 12 ensures better graphical quality with enhanced frame rates and visual effects. Microsoft, to the surprise of some, has now announced that its porting DirectX 12 to Windows 7 for World of Warcraft and other games. A Microsoft program manager announced on the company’s website that the software giant has ported a D312 runtime to Windows 7....
If you buy the new 1TB Surface Book, you’ll also get a free Maroo Leather Sleeve worth £44.95 to protect your new purchase from bumps and scratches. Buyers who pre-order the 1TB Surface Pro 4 will receive a £45 voucher instead. If you want to get the freebies, hurry up and pre-order your Surface now since only the first 250 clients qualify for them. Pre-orders for both Surface devices are valid until June 30 at which point Microsoft will officially launch the two devices to the UK market....
As is the case with all cumulative updates, KB3192440 introduces system improvements and bug fixes. Cumulative updates for Windows 10 usually don’t introduce new features and KB3192440 is not an exception. The update fixed some known issues in both Windows 10’s browsers (IE 11, and Microsoft Edge), along with some additional flaws. Here’s the complete changelog of cumulative update KB3192440 for Windows 10 version 1507: Improved reliability of Windows graphics device interface (GDI)....
Both platforms are now updated to Windows 10 14393.693, also referred to as KB3213986. Before you get too excited, we aren’t looking at anything major here, just a regular “bug fixing, feature tweaking” patch. That doesn’t mean that it’s not worth your while or useful, though. Media playback has been strongly improved in this update, as well as the playback for Groove Music while in the background. Here are some of the more important changes that users can expect from the update:...
German-based IT Security research institute, AV-TEST, has just released its December 2021 best anti-virus programs assessment report for Windows 10 home users. Security experts analyzed 20 different anti-malware programs from various companies and the test also included Microsoft’s Windows Defender. Defender defeats heavyweight rivals in security check As in previous months, Windows Defender has obtained a very good rating, scoring the full eighteen points available. Thus the product received the AV-TEST TOP PRODUCT certification as it has scored higher than the 17....
The Windows 10 forced upgrade episode After Microsoft lost this battle twice, the company finally made the long-expected announcement to avoid more legal actions. According to a press release, the company announced that it would never download OS files onto users’ hard disks without their consent. The company issues this statement following a long trial against a consumer rights center from Germany. The decision that Microsoft took definitely pleased the court, and it will have an even greater and larger impact on the manner that the company acts in other countries as well....
The Redmond company also informed users in regards to the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, which include Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 among other things. Update: Microsoft temporarily removed the PC Health Check app and plans to get it back online before Windows 11 becomes generally available. Because of multiple complaints from users and some problems related to Windows 11 minimum requirements, the Redmond giant decided to rebuild and adjust the app for improved reliability and guaranteed compatibility....
A British tech researcher, who quit working as a security threat analyst with Microsoft a few months back, has called on his former employer to act swiftly and remove links to ransomware on its Office365 platform. Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? Former Microsoft employee exposes ransomware scheme In a tweet sent on Friday, Beaumont said that Microsoft cannot advertise themselves as the security leader with 8000 security employees and trillions of signals if they cannot prevent their own Office365 platform from being directly used to launch Conti ransomware....
Unfortunately, the Surface Book costs an arm and another arm. But not to worry, Microsoft decided to give consumers a discount on the 128GB model with the Intel Core i5 processor — but only for those in Education. This deal is to celebrate the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The 128GB model Surface Book with Intel Core i5 usually cost $1,499 to own, but right now you can get it with a $300 discount....
By now, folks using Windows 7 and Windows 8.x should be well aware of the Windows 10 upgrade pop-up screen. This screen is Microsoft’s attempt to get folks to upgrade but was done in a manner that allowed users to back out. Slowly, though, the software giant is transforming this straightforward task into a difficult affair. At one point, clicking on the X button to close the window would still see Windows 10 installed on your computer....
Microsoft looking for senior design manager The game will probably support the company’s new range of Mixed Reality headsets from the likes of HP and Acer. According to the job post, it will be a multiplayer game which may even support cross-platform play. The post asks possible candidates if they love MMOs, if their passion is virtual reality, and if they would like every Xbox user to experience their design....
A large number of users have complained about this issue on forums across the web, asking for an official fix. Even though the moderators at Mixer didn’t release any official solution for this issue, our team has researched the online forums for any solutions that helped. In this article, we compiled some of the best possible solutions for this issue. Please read on to find out more. Here’s what to do if your Mixer audio is not working on Xbox One 1....
A new pending lawsuit lists service providers like Surfshark, VPN Unlimited, Zenmate, and ExpressVPN as defendants. Besides damages, the filmmakers want the VPNs to block pirate sites and start logging user data. The accused companies have yet to respond in court. As a direct result of the growing threats against online privacy and security, VPN services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Filmmakers ask for RARBG and The Pirate Bay to be shut down It’s already a well-known fact that millions of people use VPNs to stay secure and prevent outsiders from tracking their online activities....
But it also broke search, making it impossible for affected users to use its integrated search engines like Google and Bing. The good news is that Firefox 78.0.1, which goes live soon, will fix the search issue. The Firefox 78 search bug Shortly after the release of Firefox 78.0, a user reported a search issue that resulted from updating to the latest stable version of the browser. Apart from the search issue, it seems that the browser’s address bar isn’t working any more....
Updated Mozilla features Firefox Focus is quickly becoming a fan favorite since its launch. The newly streamlined features give off minimalism and are super quick. The new design allows users to make a quick search devoid of distractions and numerous advertisements. The colors are also refreshed as this time, the company went for a dark theme. The logo has also been revamped and shortcuts added to the homepage so that users can have their favorite sites when they launch the app....
According to a recent press release from NASA, while scientists had to use regular computers to examine imagery from Mars, this is the chance to take advantage of HoloLens and VR technology. “OnSight gives our rover scientists the ability to walk around and explore Mars right from their offices,” said Dave Lavery, program executive for Solar System Exploration at NASA Headquarters. “It fundamentally changes our perception of Mars, and how we understand the Mars environment surrounding the rover....
The Civilization series is a real-time strategy franchise where in each game, the player must build a powerful empire capable of standing the test of time. Players must become the ruler of the entire world by building an empire from the Stone Age right up to the Information Age. This won’t be an easy task as several problems will arise along the way. However, it’s not impossible if the player has the mind for strategy....
Lumia 650 phone owners first came across this update using the Windows Device Recovery tool. All users can now easily claim the update by going to Settings > Update & security where they’ll find the recent update. The good news doesn’t end here. Lumia 550 has also received a firmware update with the same version number, just not the hankered double tap functionality. The update brings better stability for features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, akin to Lumia 950 and 950 XL devices....
