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The update should be available for all Windows 10 users by now, so if you still didn’t update your Windows 10 computer, just head to Windows Update and download it. The update is listed under the name “Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems (KB3124262).” Since it’s the cumulative update, Microsoft didn’t provide any official info about features of this update, which is a common practice at the company, when delivering updates of this kind....

The release of this cumulative update will probably confuse some users, as Microsoft released the same update a week ago. However, the company quickly decided to pull it, due to unknown reasons. And now, users can download the update again. As KB4032188 is the cumulative update, it brings no new features to the system, but only fixes a set of known issues. Additionally, if you haven’t installed some of the previous updates, you’ll receive all the improvements and bug fixes with this one....

For the Xbox One, there are two free games players should look forward to. We have Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate, a game that usually goes for $59.99 but is now a free title for the month of August. The other game is WWE 2K16, a title that usually costs $39.99. WWE 2K17 is currently up for pre-order right now for both Windows PC and Xbox One. If you’re more into deals, check out the Xbox One Deals with Gold list: On the Xbox 360 side of things, Spelunky is one of the next Games with Gold titles and it costs a cool $19....

Besides its elegant look, Dark theme of Edge browser can also benefit our eyes. If you stay late at night browsing the internet, with your lights off, bright light of the computer screen could damage your eyesight, and using the darker theme will reduce the brightness, so the risk of damaging your eyes will be diminished. Another thing we can notice from the screenshot (this version of Microsoft Edge is, logically, from some of the next builds of Windows 10, but we cannot tell which) is that ‘smiley button’ for Windows Feedback is replaced with Share button, which was placed in the ‘three-dotted’ menu in previous builds....

exFAT is now available on the Linux kernel exFAT is the successor of FAT32. The file system is used in Windows, SD cards, and USB flash drives. exFAT is the reason why these storage devices work properly when you plug them in. And now, the Linux community will also be able to use it with confidence, as Microsoft stated in their announcement: With this step, the tech giant is trying to make exFAT more popular, and maybe even surpass its older predecessor, FAT32....

The concept of Microsoft’s Fluent Design goes way back to 2017 when it took over from Project NEON and since then it improved the design of many apps including Office. They have been adding new icons and a dark mode. The focus on simplicity is there given when it comes to the new awesome looking Start menu. Simplicity is also the approach for the next Office UI presented by Jon Fridman:...

Trial and error have shown now and again that Zero Trust security models might be the safest way to go. Despite the apparent inconveniences it drags along, this security model could get as close as possible to airtight digital ecosystems. What is Zero Trust? Lately, cybersecurity and privacy have been dealt some pretty tough cards considering the evergrowing variety of digital threats. Thus, it makes sense for businesses and organizations to remodel their work environments’ into more secure versions of themselves....

If you’re one of those users, we’ve got some bad news for you: Your Phone app is down. Your Phone app has connection problems Here’s how one user describes the experience: If you’re having the same problem, we recommend you to do nothing, as it’s a server issue and not with your Windows 10 PC or smartphone. Microsoft is working on a fix It seems like the service is experiencing some problems, confirmed by Microsoft’s Office 365 Service Status page: The tech giant is working on to fix the problem and is trying to provide a resolution as soon as possible....

Many users have been affected by this issue and Xbox Engineering Lead Eden Marie has officially confirmed the team is trying to figure out what is causing it. Multiple Xbox users have reported such problems recently, saying that the guide button has a laggy response, which triggered developers to get this sorted out as soon as possible. The Xbox team is trying to solve the controller problem it was also confirmed that the issue is widespread and affects everybody, but the team is hoping to get enough logs from Insiders to diagnose the issue thoroughly....

Now, no one in their right minds would want to see Windows become a closed operating system similar to that of iOS, the Apple mobile operating system. However, there’s a difference in being concerned and being paranoid, and the latter is what Tim Sweeney is showing right now. In his latest attack, Sweeney claims in an interview with Edge-Magazine, that Microsoft aims to use UWP to destroy the Win32 platform and ultimately, killing Steam....

There are other new features as well along with the new 4K support. Microsoft also unveiled the video cloud collection, enabling users to streamline the viewing experience between Windows 10 and Xbox One devices. Although this feature is possible with the restore purchases button before, the new update will make the process a bit easier. Keep in mind, however, that not all videos currently support 4K viewing. Still, the Movies & TV app update will prompt consumers when an Ultra HD version of a video is available in its catalog....

Microsoft has remained reticent about its plan for the Surface Phone, though CEO Satya Nadella teased that the Redmond giant intends to build what he describes as “the ultimate mobile device.” Earlier, Nadella reiterated that Microsoft is not breaking away from Windows Phone production. So, what’s in store for consumers next year? Chief Marketing Officer Chris Capossela recently revealed more details about the company’s next plan. Microsoft wants to apply to its smartphone offering what the company did to the Surface product: Launch a fresh category....

Quantum is the most extensive update in Firefox’s history that has revamped the browser with an overhauled core engine and redesigned UI. Revamped UI Design The most striking aspect of Firefox 57 is its revamped UI design, which Mozilla codenamed Photon. Fox 57 is a big departure from the previous versions as it includes a redesigned Options tab, tab bar that incorporates dark, rectangular tabs and redesigned toolbar icons. Mozilla overhauled Firefox’s UI to modernize the browser’s design and expand space for website page content....

In fact, the company behind this VPN is against free VPN services for a few reasons. And it does make sense, considering that many free services are not, in fact, free. Whether making you watch an ad video, collect your data or impose various in-app limitations, free services usually operate like that. Mullvad VPN is against all of those practices. However, there might be a way you can test Mullvad VPN for a while, if you need to....

The hybrid tablet has a 10.1-inch display, a metal body and a fingerprint scanner on the back. It comes in four color variants: Quartz Gray, Amber, Mint Green and Icicle Gold. Asus offers a free pen and detachable keyboard with the magnesium-aluminum alloy and measures 8.2mm thin (13.9mm with the keyboard cover) and it weighs 530 grams (270 grams heavier with the keyboard cover). The device uses a Smart Hinge design and supports a kickstand with 170° of movement, so you can adjust the display to the angle that allows you to view content perfectly no matter if you’re working, playing, putting it on a desk or on a lap....

The Surface is a hybrid tablet and interactive whiteboards line provided by Microsoft, released in late October 2012. With the exception of the first-generation devices, that used Windows RT, all Surface PCs use Intel processors and are compatible with Microsoft’s Windows 10 OS. What we know so far Microsoft recently filed for a patent for a “friction hinge with clutch-based resistance”, to be used in their tablet line. Electronic devices, such as tablets or notebooks often have hinges to support different device configurations and orientations....

The ReactOS platform is one designed to look and feel a lot like Windows. The latest ReactOS version has a UI design that is very comparable to Win 95. The ReactOS team is designing an open-source OS compatible with an expanding amount of Windows software that you can run within a UI that emulates Windows. Earlier ReactOS versions support NT5 Windows software. This means you can run Windows XP and Server 2003 software on them....

This security flaw affected all the GeForce Experience versions that were released prior to the 3.18. System where NvContainer, ShadowPlay, and GameStream features were enabled were particularly vulnerable to the attack. Install the latest NVIDIA updates now Users are advised to download and install the latest version of the software to avoid any security issues. Nvidia declared the risk to be a high-security one. The flaw was first discovered and reported by a researcher from Rhino Security Labs, David Yesland....

OE Classic is a noteworthy Windows Live Mail alternative Probably one of the most known email clients is Outlook Express, a program eventually replaced by Windows Live Mail. Microsoft released Windows Live Mail as an Outlook Express successor, with the email client receiving a hearty reception from Windows users. Even though Windows Live Mail was released way back in 2007, it quickly became one of the most used email clients on Windows platform....

The open beta is part of the Xbox Game Preview program and is also available for Windows 10 PCs in North America and Europe. The team-based multiplayer online battle arena will arrive on these platforms on December 8. To partake in the open beta, go to Gigantic’s official website and sign up. There will also be cross-platform play, allowing gamers on Xbox One and PC to play together. The Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8 releases will take place at a later date....