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If you want a premium laptop, but you can’t afford the Surface series, you should definitely consider HP’s device. The 2nd gen Spectre x360 convertible laptop’s design and display The 2nd gen Spectre x360 convertible laptop’s design includes angular lines, and it is manufactured using CNC machined aluminum body. It comes in Natural Silver and Dark Ash Silver with Copper accents, the same options that were available for the previous generation of laptops....

And although some thought that this might even be one of the rare occasions where the Redmond company delivers issue-free fixes, unfortunately, it’s not the case. If you are running Windows 10 versions 21H1, 20H2, or 2004, it’s highly possible that you’ve dealt with some of the issues we are about to list, since you’ve installed KB5005033. These are the bugs that came with KB5005033 KB5005033 creates issues with deskptop icons It wasn’t long since the big patch package was released by Microsoft and already users are reporting on some serious problems that they’ve had to deal with it since installing said software....

Microsoft confirmed users utilizing Sophos and Avast security solutions experienced some serious issues after installing the latest Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 monthly roll-ups and security only updates. These updates forced systems to become unresponsive and freeze on boot. The bug targeted Windows systems running Avast CloudCare, AVG Business Edition and Avast for Business. However, Avast was quick to respond to these issues by releasing an update to fix them....

However, it’s been proven that certain providers only offer these amazing features on paper. Therefore, we’re going to carefully analyze Avast VPN and find out whether or not it’s fit for the job when it comes to hiding torrenting data. What makes a good torrenting VPN? 1. Privacy First and foremost, a decent VPN should be able to protect your Internet activity against prying eyes. Since some users partake in P2P activities, it’s safe to say that torrenting is also a type of online activity....

KB4343909 reported issues Games won’t launch If you’re an avid gamer, you should not hurry to install the latest Windows 10 updates on your computer. As a matter of fact, many users said their games had become unplayable after installing KB4343909. Uninstalling this patch quickly solved the problem. If you can’t launch games on Windows 10, here are some guides to help you fix this problem: Full Fix: Steam Games Fail to Launch on Windows 10, 8....

These updates include some bug fixes and improvements, but it seems like the CU for Windows 10 v1903 brings more problems than it solves. KB4512508 has multiple installation problems After many reports about error 0x80073701 and random restarts, now error 0x80070057 is preventing the installation of KB4512508. Here’s how one user is describing the issue: How can I fix error 0x80070057? If you’re in the same boat and you’ve encountered error 0x80070057, you’ll be happy to know that this is a known error and we already dealt with it....

October 2019 Patch Tuesday updates bring security improvements Windows 10 v1709 has also received some much needed improvements. Namely, KB4520004 comes with some security changes regarding the usage of passwords, storing files, and improved security when using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. Along with the security changes, there are also lots of fixes. Check out the full list of quality improvements and changes: Addresses an issue in the Keyboard Lockdown Subsystem that may not filter key input correctly....

KB4530734 is the bearer of bad news for Windows 7 users Why? Because Microsoft included a somewhat expected, but nonetheless annoying, change for its old OS: This pop-up notification will appear on Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional (without the Extended Security Update), and Ultimate. It’s worth mentioning that the pop-up will not be present on domain-joined machines or machines in kiosk mode. It’s well-known already that Windows 7 is closing fast on its end of free security updates....

In addition to this, it allows professionals to monitor application performance and database functionality. Unfortunately, many users have until now inquired about it, saying that an error has been persisting that the Kibana server is not ready yet. If the same error is creating trouble for you, follow the instructions given in this article to get rid of it easily. Kibana Service Not Running Due to multiple reasons, this error can occur....

Killing Floor 2 can be played alone or cooperatively and the action is set in the middle of a zombie outbreak, that paralyzed the whole European and the countries in its vicinity. Players’ main task is to fight the zombie waves. As the game progresses, different enemy types will appear and the final wave culminates in a boss fight. Apart from zombies and bosses, players also have to find their way out of a maze of technical issues that severely impact the gaming experience....

Meet the IdeaPads The IdeaPad 720S uses a premium anodized aluminum casing for a beautifully ultra-thin profile that also feels great. The company also redesigned the keyboard layout for a better typing experience. The device will arrive with narrower bezels and a better screen display along with providing an enhanced input experience through its Precision Touchpad. You will be able to configure the device with up to the latest 7th-gen Intel Core i7 processor along with a Thunderbolt port up to 1TB PCIe SSD....

Rumor has it that the Lenovo Yoga 720 will come in two variants: a 13.3-inch version and a 15.6-inch variant. The 13.3-inch Yoga 720 will reportedly sport a Full HD display and pack an Intel Core i5-7200 dual-core CPU, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to a 512GB of internal storage. Inside, the laptop will also include a 2 x 2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac adapter, USB Type-C ports and Bluetooth 4....

Microsoft confirms bugs in KB4480970 Well, following the wave of user complaints, the Redmond giant has officially acknowledged that KB4480970 is indeed causing three really annoying issues. Network interface controller won’t work Microsoft explains that after you apply this update, the network interface controller may stop working on some client software configurations. This occurs because of an issue related to a missing file, oem.inf. The exact problematic configurations are currently unknown....

According to reports, a few sites will be whitelisted, but everywhere else will have Flash disabled by default. Starting 2017, almost all Flash content will be made click-to-run just like most online advertisements after the Windows 10 Anniversary update. This means that Flash will not be loaded or offered to sites automatically. So, users will have to take the high road and enable it on a site-by-site basis (considering ‘if’ they really need it)....

The trend continues in the latest version of Microsoft Edge Canary, as the new build ads a surprisingly useful feature. What’s this new feature in the latest version on Microsoft Edge? More specifically, the InPrivate Mode inside the browser gets a new indicator in the toolbar and also text, to better differentiate it from the normal Edge tabs. Here’s what some Edge users think about the change: And here’s the OPs screenshot: The change is more noticeable in the dark theme of the browser, where in the past there were problems....

For starters, HoloLens implements a waveguide-based display which provides sharp, high-resolution images but has a limited field of view. Microsoft explains in its patent application that the system offers “no depth cues and low occlusion effects when presented over real-world objects.” Other display technologies that could be used for head-mounted display devices include lightfield displays. One example of this technology is the pinlight display. According to Microsoft’s patent application, this kind of display provides “images across a wide field of view with perceptible depth cues and the ability to occlude portions of a real-world environment....

Windows Central confirmed the photo belongs to some marketing material for the Surface Book 2. As it seems, the image (which is not a photo) belongs to a video that has been circulating through the entire company. The video supposedly was featured in meetings and departments since July, when the device was discussed. Many people have already seen the video and confirmed that the image comes from there. Moreover, there have been many recent reports showing the company included a different design for the hinge in Surface Book 2....

HoloLens 2 was launched last year in Spring, during Mobile World Congress 2019. Unfortunately for many of us, this is not just another fun gadget to watch movies or play games but it’s a professional device targeted at business users. It’s a productivity tool and Microsoft didn’t make any moves yet to show their intention in turning it into a consumer device. However, there are hopes for future smart glasses pair for consumers....

Continuum is basically Microsoft’s next version of mobile computing for businesses. Windows 10 Mobile’s Continuum is expected to improve power usage and offer a more PC-like experience on phone screens. Additionally, better toast notifications, support for the system tray and app jumplists, and the ability to pin apps to the taskbar will all be added. See it in action below: At Ignite 2016, Microsoft demonstrated a demo of their most anticipated feature: multi-window Continuum support for Windows 10 Mobile....

Microsoft launched the Flight Simulator series during the 1980s but has not released a new installment for that franchise since 2006. Thus, it seemed that the software giant had forgotten about its FS series. Not so, as Microsoft has recently announced at E3 2019 that it will release a new Flight Simulator title for both the Windows and Xbox One gaming platforms. Furthermore, the big M has just established a Microsoft Flight Simulator Insider Program for the game....