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Microsoft confirmed the IE11 bug affects Windows 10 version 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019. Furthermore, this bug may also target systems running Windows Server 2016 2019. The company explains that the issue is caused by the default search provider. As mentioned before, this issue affects all those systems that have installed the May 2019 cumulative updates. If you’re tired of experiencing this bug, you can switch to UR Browser....

You must have got a chance to manually enter data into a spreadsheet that is printed on a piece of paper. We all know that how frustrating it become sometimes when we have a large table. Insert Data from Picture is a productivity-oriented feature Good news for all those who have been doing this for years: you can now take pictures of your document/hard copy and actually convert it into an editable table on Excel after cropping it....

The new Windows 10 is here It would appear that Microsoft has drafted the first iteration of this special version of the OS, and that it has already tested its efficiency. The “test subjects” were three major players from China which properly represent the enterprise customer model. C&M’s task in this endeavor had the company gather feedback on the various customers that got a first glimpse of the Chinese government optimized Windows 10....

Updates KB2952664 and KB2976978 are perhaps the most mysterious Windows updates. Many users suggest that they are part of Microsoft’s spy toolkit and refuse to install them on their computers. On the other hand, Microsoft claims the two updates only evaluate the compatibility status of the Windows ecosystem. In other words, Microsoft relies on KB2952664 and KB2976978 to ensure application and device compatibility for all Windows updates. However, the company hasn’t yet offered a clear answer regarding the spying accusations made by many users....

That is two weeks before Patch Tuesday and gives us some idea about the CVE vulnerabilities importance and the urgency of the updates. CVE-2020-1425 and CVE-2020-1457 are two security vulnerabilities or remote code execution vulnerabilities as Microsoft calls them. The vulnerabilities affect the Windows Codecs Library for all Windows 10 versions and Windows Server versions. How can CVE-2020-1425 and CVE-2020-1457 be exploited? Both vulnerabilities exploit a vulnerability in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory....

Microsoft also reminded us that firmware updates are only available to those devices configured to receive production updates, and those outside of the Windows Insider Program. How to Receive Windows 10 Mobile Firmware Updates “While we are getting this update experience fixed; we have a temporary workaround in place to make things easier for our Windows Insiders. Within the Windows Insider application on Windows 10 Mobile we have added a new option called ‘Production’....

Turner recognizes the Cmd shell’s vital part in Windows. He notes that millions of businesses, developers, and IT professionals across the world use it on a daily basis. More to the point, he states: The message is clear: Microsoft isn’t getting rid of the Command Prompt “in the near or distant future.” Reports saying otherwise surfaced after Microsoft replaced the Command Prompt with PowerShell in the WIN + X menu, in File Explorer’s File menu, and in the context menu that appears when you click Shift-Right-Click white space in File Explorer....

Microsoft and Qualcomm have apparently partnered up to provide new tech in the near future, running Windows 10. To be more specific, we’re talking about a new generation of laptop computers powered by Microsoft’s Windows 10 which are compatible with Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 835 mobile processor. Tech savvy readers will quickly identify Qualcomm as the world leading manufacturer of processing chips for smartphones and tablets. How do they tie in with Microsoft’s laptop business?...

Cumulative update KB3163018 focuses on improving some of system features, as it doesn’t bring any additions. But that’s completely normal for a cumulative update, especially if we know that the Anniversary Update is near. The update mainly fixes some known issues in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Cortana, and other Windows 10 features. Here’s what cumulative update KB3163018 for Windows 10 1511 brought: Improved reliability of Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Cortana, audio playback, audio playback in Groove Music app, Maps app, Miracast, and Windows Explorer....

The tech giant’s latest round of patches has fixes for six critical vulnerabilities, 15 remote code execution (RCE) bugs, information leaks, and elevation of privilege security flaws, as well as issues that could lead to spoofing and tampering. Microsoft Azure, the Chromium-based Edge browser, Microsoft Office, and its associated products, Visual Studio, Exchange Server, Windows Kernel, and Windows Defender are some of the products targetted by the patches. Fifteen remote code execution bugs were fixed Another busy month for Redmond programmers and developers, as they keep fighting old and constantly emerging issues....

Always Connected PCs run Windows 10 S and they come with the Snapdragon chipsets. Just in case you don’t know, Windows 10 S is the latest version of the OS that is limited to Windows Store apps only. Incredible battery life According to Microsoft, the new generation of Always Connected PCs is instantly on, and these machines come with an extended battery life that lasts a week. This probably refers to standby time, considering that the manufacturers already embraced the new tech specification saying that the devices will offer about 22 hours of active use....

Windows 10 KB4010250 is actually a Flash Player update for Edge and Internet Explorer that fixes 13 critical vulnerabilities found in the tool. The Redmond giant most likely decided to roll out this update due to an increase in the number of attacks targeting the 13 security exploits. Windows 10 KB4010250 Windows 10 KB4010250 is available for Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, Windows 10 Version 1511, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 8....

Now, Microsoft revealed a little bit more details about DirectX feature level 12_2 and which cards will support this new technology. If we lost you on the feature level moniker, let’s clear it out. A feature level for DirectX specifies exactly which capabilities can be handled by a certain GPU. Advancing from 12_0 to 12_1 and 12_2, a graphics card would have more advanced features and the latest DirectX 12_2 feature level was defined as DirectX 12 Ultimate....

“Empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.“ Since Microsoft is one of the biggest technology companies in the world and the aim of Microsoft Philanthropies will be to use technology to help people. Microsoft President, Brad Smith, revealed a few barriers that Microsoft Philanthropies plans to fight: Poverty limits access to the very tools that can empower people to create a better life for themselves, their families and their communities....

For those who are unfamiliar with WSL, the subsystem allows Windows users to run native, unmodified Linux command-line tools and apps directly in Windows, just like they were jun on a Linux machine. According to Microsoft, WSL usage has grown to more than 3.5 million monthly active devices nowadays. Basically, Microsoft makes it much easier for developers to run their Linux tools without switching or booting up to Linux....

Slack is one of Microsoft Teams rivals alongside Zoom. The move puts Microsoft at an unfair advantage, and now Slack wants Eu to investigate. Investigations underway Microsoft has been working hard to integrate Teams to make it fit seamlessly into users’ lives. Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, remote work has taken over, and the need to make meetings more collaborative and engaging arose. Microsoft introduced a new Word cloud feature to the Teams up to allow for polls....

List Groups is available in To-Do on all platforms The feature is coming to all platforms, after being tested for over a month in the beta version of the app on Android. List Groups, as the name suggests, will allow you to get to your tasks easier by organizing them inside groups. You’ll no longer have to scroll infinitely to get to a certain task. After you create a group, you’ll be able to add multiple lists that are of interest to you in it....

Windows Phone is going to be the only platform that won’t support Skype video messaging, leaving everything else — from Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile to Android and iOS — still in the mix. “You can still view but will no longer be able to send video messages. If you want to send a message, sign into Skype on video message supported platforms or devices (Windows desktop, Mac, Android, or IOS),” says Skype documentation....

The Photos app also comes with a new user interface that ditches the old sandwich style structuring and adopts a new aesthetic direction through a merging with the People app. With the Windows Ink feature, users will not only be able to draw on top of other images and sketch but also record the drawing and then send it to friends. It can be sent in both video or image format, so it’s up to you how you want to share your creativity....

The update brings a bunch of overhauls to the device. These include the installation of 6.0.1.7895 Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) version. It is known to enhance overall system stability. Unfortunately, this is it for this particular update. But it does however, adds notable aspects to the Cortana feature. How to get the Firmware Update? Microsoft’s Windows Update Service carries out the task automatically, for dispatching the latest updates to machines....