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The May 2020 Update came with multiple security features, including Windows Hello in safe mode. Windows Defender itself got enhancements in areas such as firmware protection to prevent bad actors from compromising devices. Notably, Microsoft updated Windows Defender with the ability to sniff out potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Windows Defender flags the same PUP multiple times When a PC scan identifies and neutralizes a PUP threat, you don’t expect to encounter the same PUP in future scans....

The build brings in-place upgrades, Storage Migration Service, Storage Replica and of, course, a few known issues as well. Windows Server 2019 Build 17639 improvements These allow an admin to upgrade an existing installation of Windows Server to a newer version while at the same time keeping previous installed features and settings. There are more LTSC versions and editions of Windows Server that are supported for these in-place upgrades, and you can check them out on Microsoft’s official page....

The impressive number of visits also means that developers are becoming more interested in creating apps for the Windows platform. Microsoft made their work easier thanks to the Universal Windows Platform which allows developers to build apps for all Windows platforms using the same programming. The tech giant also rolled out improved specific developer tools or is planning to do so soon: an upcoming SDK tool will allow developers to test their code before pushing it out to users, VSMacros are back, and new BingMaps technology for developers is now available....

The Federal authorities refer to the Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability code-named CVE-2020-1350. On July 14th, Microsoft issued a security update to address this critical Windows vulnerability together with other 138 other vulnerabilities. Microsoft had previously urgent updates to patch some vulnerabilities out of the blue like some apparently harmless codecs. And let’s not forget that not long ago, NSA already warned about another vulnerability, CVE-2020-0688 that affected Microsoft Exchange servers....

Microsoft rolled out the new Fall Xbox update The company included a revamped dashboard, 1080p game DVR recording, a new light theme, and other new features. A future Xbox Update will also include new avatars, game gifting, and Xbox backwards compatibility. Excitingly, future builds for the Alpha Ring on the Xbox Insider Program might also include mouse support. Mouse control to become an option in competitive play The mouse menu will be placed under Kinect & devices in the main settings menu....

The inability to enjoy a particular game doesn’t sound so frightening. However, things could turn into something a lot more serious as other users are reporting that the issue is spreading and affects every game that they purchased digitally. That’s why it’s important to resolve it. Assuming that’s also your goal, let’s take a closer look at some effective solutions that may help you get back to a flawless Xbox One experience....

Microsoft announced a number of upgrades to its web-based spreadsheet software, Microsoft Excel. Among other things, the upgrades will improve the user experience for those working on large files and those with legacy features. Web upgrade Using Excel for the Web, Microsoft is adding a number of editing capabilities for files stored in SharePoint. Files up to 100MB in size can now be opened and edited, which will allow users to work with thousands of rows of data....

That means you won’t need to visit Slack’s website to download and install the cloud-based team communication app on your machine anymore. Slack has now made it easier for you to get the app and keep it updated on your PC by using Microsoft’s Desktop App Converter. Also known as Project Centennial, the app bridge has made it possible to convert the Win32 version of Slack so that it becomes available on the Windows Store....

We’ll start off with the Start Menu and Live Tiles improvements. From now on, Windows Insiders are able to group multiple Live Tiles into a folder. This option has been available on every major mobile operating system (including Windows 10 Mobile) for quite some time. Microsoft’s decision to implement it in the PC version of Windows 10 will certainly bring better space management to Live Tiles. To make a folder out of multiple Live Tiles, just drag one tile on top of another and the folder will automatically be created....

This issue is caused by migrating the room mailbox from an on-premises location to the Outlook Exchange Online service. When the move is performed, the permissions of the server need to be assigned again to avoid this issue. This error message can cause a lot of confusion, as the initial settings of the local room mailbox seem to be in order at first glance. Even though that is the case, these features become inactive for security reasons....

They are definitely not friendly with any other systems, and we have plenty of such problems as Apple devices not being able to connect to Windows 10. That’s why their announcement during WWDC surprised everyone. Apple’s officials said that FaceTime will be available on the web so Windows and Android users can call from their PCs and smartphones. That means that the company is turning FaceTime into a Zoom-like application available on multiple platforms....

At the Ignite 2020 digital conference last week, Microsoft announced that the two long-awaited options will be rolled out in December 2020. Your online presence status in Teams gets more specific The two features gathered under the name of Set Presence Status duration will allow users to have full access to Teams while signaling to colleagues that they are temporarily available/unavailable, as the official Roadmap points out. Actually, these features add to the already available statuses like Available, Busy, Do not disturb, etc....

Brother is now warning that several of their printers may no longer work or display errors when being used via a USB connection on the latest operating system. So, if you own one of these bad boys, you will surely be interested in what comes next. Users are advised to connect their printers using other means The support article recently posted by the printer manufacturer states that updating to Windows 11 could prevent the operating system from detecting your Brother machine when connected via USB....

The above screenshot shows the new start screen user interface for the upcoming app, but just like VLC, it’s not yet ready. Firefox’s app will also work for the desktop version of Windows 8 and the start screen will include some helpful hints as well as bookmarks that can be be set up. Mozilla has also revealed that the app will be called “Firefox for Windows 8 Touch”. Read Also: Trend Micro SafeSurfing is a Safe Browser for Windows 8....

Fixing this issue might be hard, especially if you’re new to Java, but hopefully this guide should be able to help you with this problem. How can I fix could not find or load main class? 1. Check the class name Note: The most common mistake is when you declare a class name in the wrong format when running it from the compiler. Also, the correct command to run a ....

Their purpose is to provide powerful IT infrastructure management software at affordable prices. Many of their users have encountered the Solarwinds not sending email alerts issue. Users have complained about this problem in the Solarwinds forum: We have investigated this issue too, and you will find in our next section our best solutions. They have been tested to help you fix the Solarwinds not sending email alerts issue. How can I fix the Solarwinds not sending email alerts error?...

A travel adapter is a device that helps you plug in and power electrical, and/or electronic devices. Today, however, travel adapters are no longer ‘plug and use’. You need to know how to safely charge your device while you’re out there, so there are factors to consider about travel adapters before you pack it away in your suitcase. What are the best travel adapters for your laptop? That means that if there is an over-voltage or over-current, the fuse will cut off automatically....

When trying to relax, some folks enjoy ambient music, others like sounds of nature (rain sound is pure gold) or zen meditation bells. But, nothing is as relaxing as this indistinctive noise, or soothing, for that matter. There are not so many dedicated applications that use white noise, but we singled out three that are, in our opinion, best suited for the job, no matter how simple the task. Therefore, make sure to check them out below and prepare for a comforting experience....

No matter if you’re using your TV to play DVDs, or simply have it connected to your PC, quick and easy access could make a difference between a successful family movie night and one that causes more stress. This is where a mini wireless keyboard and mouse combination would come in extremely handy, offering you quick and precise control over how your movie night evolves. That being said, a mini multimedia mouse and keyboard can also be used on your OLED gaming TV to play some games....

There are also birders who keep year lists of bird species they saw in any one year, while others indulge in bizarre ways of bird listing, probably as a way of competing with other birders, but it is still a form of collecting. One of the most exciting parts of a birder’s life or an aspiring birder, is starting their own life list, and finding out how many birds they know or are familiar with....