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That is precisely how an app like Stardock TouchTasks comes into the picture, as it promises to improve productivity when working with touchscreen devices. How does TouchTasks work? TouchTasks improves touchscreen functionality by adding zones to the border of the screen that users may interact with. It does this by adding zones in the left, top and right borders which will act as tack launchers. This is somewhat similar to other apps Stardock is known for among PC users....

The previous build was 14257 which was made available for download 2 weeks ago. While this previous update didn’t contain any visible changes, this wasn’t the case with 14267, as it brought a total of five new features, along with the traditional bug fixes and other minor improvements. Windows 10 Build 14267 Issues Of course, since we’re talking about a build released to insiders, and especially to those on the Fast Ring, it needs to be mentioned once again that these are the most likely to witness various bugs and glitches beyond those acknowledged by Microsoft....

Mass Effect: Andromeda offers an interesting gameplay and many surprises along the way, but somehow many players are not satisfied with the game. Actually, the game has a 4.2 user score on Metacritic. On the other hand, most critics have been positively impressed by the game, and as a result, offered positive reviews. So, what causes this huge difference between the manner in which players and critics perceive the game?...

However, as it appears, the new patch causes even more problems to players who install it. We’ve wandered the internet looking for potential feedback on the patch and we’ve found that players aren’t so thrilled about it, with various forums flooded with reports about problems caused by it. In case you haven’t installed the new patch yet, keep reading this article to know what to expect from it. Mass Effect: Andromeda patch 1....

How can I fix Windows 10 maximize window bug? 1. Update your Windows 10 operating system 2. Update video card drivers using Device Manager You can also use automated utilities such as DriverFix that will scan your PC for missing or damaged drivers and then download and install the corresponding versions. This can save you some time and you can also set up the app to do regular scans and updates....

Last week, the company released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (also known as version 1607), later refreshing the Windows support lifecycle database to signal a one-year extension for Windows 10 Enterprise. It is good to know that Enterprise is the version that is static and that doesn’t change during its lifespan. This version of the OS is also named the Long-term Servicing Branch (LTSB) and comes with the best stability, latest features and newest options....

These blogs were used by Microsoft’s employees for communicating with developers and promote new technologies. The deleted content included Windows 7, Windows 8 and Office 2010 blogs. Microsoft employees used TechNet and MSDN blogs to give insights into various projects and discuss different technology innovations. These blogs were indeed a valuable source of information for Windows users. The decision to remove these two blogs put Microsoft under huge criticism. As a matter of fact, the tech giant didn’t expect Technet and MSDN to have such huge support from users....

Detractors claimed that hackers had not targeted Edge because it’s not used on many devices. However, it’s less than a solid argument considering that Microsoft recently announced Edge was used on more than 150 million active devices, a number that can’t really be ignored. The most plausible explanation for Edge’s high-level of security can be found in the security features Microsoft incorporated into its latest browser. READ ALSO: Tell Microsoft about your problems in Edge with Microsoft Edge Platform Issue Tracker...

After Microsoft bought it, the company started to integrate the service into Windows 10 and Xbox One through the Game-Broadcasting feature. Now, Microsoft announced on a blog post that it’s going to discontinue Mixer. Microsoft is shutting down Mixer on July 22nd 2020 Why is Microsoft closing Mixer? Because they realized that they are too slow on their efforts to scale the platform quick enough to match the demand from the gaming world....

Cloud PC is a Desktop as a Service (DaaS) platform from Microsoft According to a job listing first spotted by ZDNet on the Microsoft career portal, the Redmond tech giant is currently building a cloud-based Windows offering that will be available to Azure users. Here’s part of the PC Cloud program manager job description: Cloud PC will be a DaaS solution based on the Windows Virtual Desktop platform. Such a tool should be of significant interest to enterprises seeking the ability to deploy desktop experiences at scale....

We recently reported that Windows 10 20H1 brings various changes next year. Some of these are improvements for notification settings, new Eye Control options, additional Your Phone App features and more. Most importantly, you will get to see a completely new UI design for the magnifier. As a matter of fact, some users already spotted these changes. Twitter user @Leopeva64 revealed the details on social media. According to the user, the Windows 10 Magnifier has been revamped to match the theme of Windows 10....

According to sources familiar with the company, Microsoft is in fact planning to cease production of Xbox One consoles across the board but has yet to make an official statement or announcement. Microsoft has no plans to launch new Xbox One consoles, and will instead focus on improving its current line-up. End of an era Perhaps the decision to discontinue came after Sony decided to go ahead with manufacturing the PlayStation 4 following a shortage of PS5s....

It was previously expected that the upcoming Windows 10 version would be version 2003 as previous spring releases ended with the 03 marker. However, the 19033 preview build shows that the 20H1 Update will be for Windows 10 2004. Microsoft confirmed that on the update’s blog post by stating, We have chosen to use 2004 as the version to eliminate confusion with any past product names (such as Windows Server 2003)....

When Microsoft rolls out new apps or software updates, their role is to enhance the user experience. Therefore, they should be made available to all users so that everybody can benefit. Unfortunately, from time to time, Microsoft denies upgrades to some users due to technical constraints. This is understandable to a certain extent: Microsoft’s fans are patient and willing to wait until their favorite company grants them the gift of an update....

Despite the test having been carried out by Microsoft, it’s easy to trust the results as this isn’t the first time Chrome has been accused of gobbling up battery. Microsoft tested four browsers in this experiment: Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Opera: The results showed that Edge is the most battery friendly browser, followed by Opera, Firefox then Chrome. The battery on the laptop running Edge lasted for 7 hours and 22 minutes, the battery on the laptop running Opera lasted for 6 hours and 18 minutes, followed by Firefox with 5 hours and 9 minutes and Chrome with a disappointing 4 hour 19-minute battery life....

Manuel Caballero, who maintains the Broken Browser blog, found that scammers could also customize the text for the fake alerts to lure unsuspecting users into calling tech support numbers. The call center operators, in fact, would trick the victims into shelling out large sums of fees. Caballero noted that the malicious campaign is nothing new. However, he acknowledged that scammers are advancing their trick to fool more users. He wrote in a blog post:...

This issue is confirmed by Microsoft to be left off from the the final version of Office 2016, but Microsoft also added that it has been excluded for a reason. Reportedly, Microsoft’s developing team who works on improving Office is developing some ‘new technology,’ which will improve proofreading in Microsoft Word 2016, and make it more reliable and accurate than ever. Microsoft is working on the update which will include this improved proofreading feature into Word 2016, but they didn’t say anything about the release date of that update....

Microsoft Teams Rooms is a concept that involves a combination of software and hardware to ensure an optimal meeting environment. By software, we mean Microsoft Teams and other collaboration software like Whiteboard for instance, and by hardware we mean Microsoft certified devices. If you’re working from home, there is not very complicated to run Microsoft Teams but what if you have to set up a conference room and to manage a meeting for your company, things get complicated....

The rumour came out from Direct-Feed Games, that has a strong track record as far as the reliability of rumors is concerned. Direct-Feed Games leaked some of the details regarding Microsoft’s plans to push more users to the Switch. Moreover, a dedicated Xbox App would be released on the Nintendo Switch. Microsoft also plans to support Project xCloud and offer access to its Game Pass subscription service. The service will allow the gamers to play those games that are currently unavailable on the Switch....

And it looks like Microsoft’s creative team is getting this job very serious. Microsoft posted a video of whole process of creating a new default desktop wallpaper, called “Hero,” on Windows’ official YouTube channel. The team used a lot of tools, like LED lights, fog, projectors, etc. to create this wallpaper. Another interesting thing about this wallpaper is that it is a real image, and it is not photoshopped. Actually Microsoft still didn’t confirm that Hero will indeed be Windows 10 default wallpaper, but as we see how much effort has been put into creating this wallpaper, it is very possible that we’ll see this picture on Desktop when we turn on our newly installed Windows 10 for the first time....