Posts

Still, Windows XP is still the first choice of operating system for novices and most old school users. After reaching the end of support in April 2014, more than 9% of the total Windows PC population uses XP, but given the termination of further security patches and update releases for the OS, it was inevitable for software companies to drop support for their apps on an outdated OS. Following Windows XP’s abandonment by Microsoft, Vista is joining the lineup and is expected to reach the end of support from the company in April 2017, after which there will be no future security patch releases....

Last year, everyone knew that the handset was running on Android 6.0, but when no one was paying attention, T-Mobile started selling the device with Windows 10 Mobile and that particular variant of the phone included a VR headset. The device has a 5.5-inch display with a 1080 x 1920 resolution and under its hood, you’ll be able to enjoy the Snapdragon 820 SoC with a quad-core 2.15GHz CPU and the Adreno 530 GPU....

The game’s action revolves around the village of Ravenbrook, located on the bottom of a foggy valley. The village itself looks like a relic, surrounded by the shadow of an ancient forest. The villagers are cheerful and diligent, yet they have many superstitions. Countless charms surround the village to keep evil spirits at bay, and legend says that on the other side of the forest lies a bottomless pit known as the Abyss....

Especially popular among gamers, it facilitates network gaming and file sharing. It also simulates a fully encrypted and secure local network, protecting your online privacy. Unfortunately, many users reported a Hamachi service stopped message while using it. Adding to this, similar versions of the same error only inflate the users’ disapproval with the service’s performance: Hamachi service stops in Windows 10 – Make sure that the WMI service is running before starting Hamachi....

We recommend taking into consideration five essential components when choosing the best photo recovery software for your PC: security, ease of use, quality, compatibility and also technical support. Security Security is an essential factor when choosing the best photo recovery software for your PC because it’s critical that the program does not contain malware and instead it provides safe operations to recover your lost files and to avoid damaging your computer....

Native ability to insert 3D objects in PowerPoint slides Microsoft just announced that the company would be adding the ability to insert 3D objects in PowerPoint slides, helping users bring their content to life. Any 3D objects created using the Paint 3D program will also be able to be inserted into PowerPoint slides. All you have to do is navigate to Insert > 3D Models. This feature will become available for public use starting this fall....

Astroneer’s gameplay is pretty addictive, but the gaming experience is often affected by various issues. As we already reported, sometimes Astroneer crashes, players may experience low FPS issues, steering is far from perfect, and others. Considering the game is still work in progress, players should expect to encounter some technical issues. Fortunately, there are already a few workarounds available to fix Astroneer crashes and 2015 C++ Runtime errors. The good news is that players can now fix the annoying low FPS issues as well....

Fast forward to today, the gear remains a $3,000 development kit, which is not consumer-friendly. In the not so near future, however, Microsoft could probably mass-produce HoloLens for consumers. In an interview with CNET, Microsoft’s HoloLens creator Alex Kipman hinted at a cheaper version of HoloLens, though it’s not clear when it would happen. That could mean a sub-$1,000 HoloLens is possible in the future given that its current hefty price is a major turn-off for consumers....

If you tried to log in on your laptop, only to see on your screen the HomeGroupUser$ account asking for a password, you are not the only one. Some users are facing this situation where, before they are even able to enter the password, it prompts the message The password is incorrect. Because the HomeGroupUser$ is a built-in account you cannot delete it from the system. But you can easily overcome this, by trying the confirmed solution we are presenting in this article....

We’ve already shown you what to do if the game isn’t working, how to transfer saves from PS4 to PS5, and fix bugs like not being able to drop down from ledges. Now, we’re about to tackle another frustrating bug that players reported, which is not being able to examine a machine’s carcass during a quest. Don’t be alarmed and don’t throw your controller at the TV, as we’re about to show you a quick workaround that will allow you to get past this quest....

One of the most popular platforms for gaming nowadays is Valve’s Steam. Many of you are familiar with the name, as it has become one of the biggest markets for buying computer games of all sorts. Steam has a number of advantages over traditional gaming, as it keeps an electronic list of your games and it allows you to download and install them any time you want. Also, Steam offers users daily deals on games, as well as many free to play games....

Print calendar in Windows 8.1, 8: how to do it? 1. From Calendar App menu The first steps we need to take are to check if we can print normally the calendar by clicking (left click) on the “File” menu inside the app and then click (left click) on “Print”. This should take you to your printing page and from there all you have to do is select the options for printing you want to have and click (left click) on the “OK” button situated in the lower side of the “Print” window you opened....

More to the point, Redmond does not reveal the data included in the telemetry that its servers extract from your PC. Fortunately, some resourceful users managed to come up with a series of quick solutions to limit Microsoft’s data collection and transfer practices. In this article, we’re going to tell you what you can do to try to block telemetry in Windows 7 and 8.1. However, we can’t give any assurance that Microsoft will no longer be able to gather data from your computer after you have made the recommended changes....

If you are one of them, you should know that this may because by one of three causes: Some users have reported encountering issues when trying to log into the desktop version of Power BI. Power BI is being blocked by your Firewall Make sure Power BI is added in the exception list of your Firewall: How do I fix proxy authentication errors Whitelist the appropriate domains For proxy authentication servers If your network uses a proxy authentication server, whitelisting these domains on the proxy authentication server will most likely fix the issue: For those part of government clouds If your network is part of government clouds , whitelisting these domains on the proxy authentication server will most likely fix the issue:...

Check in Windows 10 the clock accuracy: how to do it? You can also adjust your clock by modifying the Internet Time Server by doing the short steps below: If you checked your clock and it does not display the right time, you might want to fix it. You can try out to fix it by yourself and set the time at a certain period of time, or you can choose one of our guides in order to fix your clock....

And since we are talking about meetings, if you would like to secure your Teams meetings by stopping latecomers or even uninvited guests, we got you covered. How can I lock my Teams meeting? Basically, anyone that tries to join the meeting after you already blocked it will receive a notification telling them that it will be impossible to join, as the meeting is locked. However, people who were invited to the meeting but are unable to join can still access the meeting chat, recording, and other info....

STL and OBJ files are file formats that are compatible with your 3D printer. Exporting to these formats allows you to create a real-life model for your Paint 3D project. The app doesn’t allow you to export directly into these formats, but there are some techniques that will allow you to do so. In this article, we will explore some of the best methods to apply in this case. Please read on to find out how to do it....

However, as all Windows PC owners out there know it, not even the most impressive games are free of various issues. The good news is that for most of the issues, workarounds are available, as you can find by reading this article further. Fix common My Friend Pedro issues 1. Camera stuttering The biggest bug reported, it appears that the game really stutters during camera movement, even though it is locked at 60FPS....

Most importantly, we need access to information on the fly. Many of us travel a lot, therefore we need to organize our time properly in order to keep up with work and deadlines. It is so much easier to do all of these when you have access to a laptop or a notebook. Completing tasks has never been easier since you can quickly take out your device and start working, either while traveling by train, or by bus....

This issue has caused users a lot of stress, and it is understandable. It is extremely important to resolve this issue, especially if you need your VM’s to be running properly for work. Here is what one user from the Microsoft Technet forums had to say about this issue: This issue is obviously caused by the amount of memory Hyper-V has to run the selected VMs. In today’s article, we will explore some of the best proven methods to solve this issue....