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How to fix ‘Microsoft Store Apps not updating automatically’? As part of update KB 2919355, Microsoft has recently released an update that takes care of some annoying problems related to the updating process of the Microsoft Store apps. So, the problems appear when if you have a Windows 8.1-based device that is connected to the Internet through a proxy and you configure Windows Store to obtain updates automatically; these don’t get through....

And since they keep restarting your computer in order to prevent damage, they are one of the most troublesome errors on Windows 10. There are all sorts of BSoD errors, and today we’re going to show you how to fix SYSTEM EXIT OWNED MUTEX BSoD error. How can I fix SYSTEM EXIT OWNED MUTEX BSoD? 1. Use specialized BSOD repair software BSOD errors are one of the hardest errors to fix, even for experienced users....

As always, users await these monthly updates to see what else has Microsoft managed to improve upon Windows 10. As always, these updates come with OS improvements, adjustments, fixes, and much-needed security fixes, such as the long-awaited CVE reports. Need a complete list of updates spanning all versions of Windows 10 released from the very beginning? Check out this article and you’ll find everything there. What should users be expecting from this month’s updates?...

So if that’s a familiar scenario, this is how you can fix Gmail attachments that aren’t downloading. What can I do if Gmail attachments won’t download? 1. Check that Gmail supports your browser First, check you’re opening Gmail emails in one of its supported browsers. Gmail works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer and Edge, which are its supported browsers. As such, Vivaldi, Maxthon, and Opera are not among Gmail’s supported browsers....

However, two recent Chromium Gerrit (code collaboration tool) commits highlight that Google will soon enable mixed reality support for Chromium and other Chromium-based browsers. Two January commits (code modification references) on the Chromium Gerrit give a lot away about upcoming Chrome mixed reality support. One of the commits states, “Add MixedRealityDevice to support Windows Mixed Reality.” Another commit reference states, “Add a flag for Windows Mixed Reality support.” Therefore, Google intends to add a Windows Mixed Reality flag to Chromium-based browsers, such as Chrome, with future updates....

Generally, such features are added to Google Chrome for Android before being released to desktop. This could be seen as a sign that Discover will come to desktop users too. Google engineer Carlos Knippschild made a commit on Chromium Gerrit in that regard. By taking a closer look at the actual description, we discover the very purpose of this feature. To be more precise, the experimental flag will encourage users to keep up with relevant web content on the New Tab Page....

Well, this unlikely scenario has just become very very, as pretty much all Google services, along with YouTube, seem to no longer be operational. Google services are experiencing a total failure According to DownDetector, the service disruption have barely begun less than an hour ago, but the number of reports have easily exceeded 2000 already. Of course, not only Google is down, but its services are as well, including Google Drive and Gmail....

But, there’s already some competition from a Shenzen-based company squeezing Windows 10 into a small form factor and the Indiegogo campaign was launched to fund the project. That company is GPD and its project is called GPD Pocket, a handheld Windows 10 PC that includes support for x86 applications. What is GPD Pocket? [Full specs] The GPD Pocket comes in a magnesium chassis with dimensions measured at 180 x 106 x 18....

Download now This feature comes in extremely useful if you’re applying for jobs online, if you’re waiting for an important customer to reply to your email, etc. The great part is that you can choose to activate a Windows Mail read receipt only for an individual email message or set it as the default option for all emails. This allows you to selectively choose when this feature is activated. However, you need to keep in mind that there is nothing you can do if your contacts don’t agree to send you a read receipt....

I, for one, am not a big fan of these ads, actually, I quite hate them. Their placement is ridiculous and definitely doesn’t enrich my experience of using Windows 8. But we are lucky, as with only a few basic steps, we can easily turn off the Bing ads that Microsoft is going to make permanent in the stable Windows 8.1, Windows 10 release. How to switch off Bing ads in Windows 10 First of all, I might say that if you are not living in an English speaking country, then most of the ads are simply useless and totally irrelevant....

As a result, many users prefer to delay the Windows 10 April Update in order to buy more time for Microsoft to patch the initial issues. When it comes to blocking updates, Windows 10 Pro users are by far luckier than Windows 10 Home users. The latter don’t have that many options to delay the updates and forced upgrade reports are bound to appear on the list of complaints every time Microsoft launches a new OS version....

Follow the troubleshooting tips to fix the error at hand. How to resolve Circular dependency error in Power BI 1. Check Power BI Limitations This guide will help you become an expert in Power BI! 2. Use Excel for Data Preparation 3. Other Solutions to Try The Circular Dependencies concept can get complex if you miss the basics while creating the tables and prepare the data. Try to follow the troubleshooting tips in this article and check if you are able to resolve “a circular dependency was detected” Power BI error....

Why is my Among Us ping so high? Your Internet connection is not fast enough Your ISP is throttling your bandwidth Your Wi-Fi isn’t working properly Your device isn’t updated or optimized The Among Us servers are down or fully stacked There could be a number of reasons why you’re getting lag spikes and latency issues with Among Us. For a smooth-free gaming experience, your ping should be below 100ms. Fortunately, unless there’s a problem on the server side, you can fix it by following our easy instructions below....

A SecureLine VPN connection failed error message will pop up when SecureLine is unable to establish a connection. Luckily, there are a few potential resolutions. What to do if Avast SecureLine VPN connection failed? 1. Check your internet connection First, check that your internet connection is working without the SecureLine VPN. So turn off the SecureLine VPN. Then open a few websites in your browser. If you do need to fix the general connection, check out the Internet Connections troubleshooter in Windows....

Get Disney+ streaming service! This is a common error with the CBS All Access on-demand video service, that subscribers have reported time and time again. 1. Perform a power cycle A complete power cycle should put your media devices, internet connection, and CBS All Access app back on track. So, switch off your devices (including modem and router), unplug them, wait for a few minutes, then plug them back in....

We made sure to provide you with some steps to address this and you can find them below. How can I fix a corrupt Outlook distribution list? Solution 1 – Run app troubleshooter The first step we suggest when it comes to all misbehaving Microsoft Store apps is running the Store Apps troubleshooter. This troubleshooter is built-in and it should tackle all major issues. In this case, maybe the Outlook isn’t successfully accessing the cached files....

This problem seems to happen most commonly when using the Office 365 groups with the Microsoft Outlook email provider. Here is what one user had to say about this issue on Microsoft Answers: Encountering this issue means that either your Office 365 group admin didn’t use the right settings when creating the group, or that the users don’t have the required settings activated so this option works. Because a large number of companies are starting to use the Shared Mailbox option found inside Office 365 groups, and move away from the Distribution lists, this issue becomes more and more common....

FIX: Weak Wi-Fi signal on Windows 10 There are a few methods that I am going to list below in order to fix Wi-Fi issues on Windows 10, 8, 8.1: 1. Reset the TCP/IP Stack and Autotuning for Windows 8.1 Note: The following commands apply only to Windows 8, 8.1 computers. 2. Prevent Wi-Fi adapter from turning off while idle RELATED: Fix: Wi-Fi is getting disconnected when a VPN connection is made...

This update is one of the two major updates Microsoft will launch this year and is expected that the Windows 10 21H2 will be launched by the end of 2021. Microsoft has not made a public announcement regarding the launch of the Windows 10 May 2021 update but if you don’t want to wait any longer there’s an easy way to install it right away. How do I install the Windows 10 May 2021 update?...

How to install Windows 7 and 8.1 updates on Kaby Lake and Ryzen PCs? No more updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 A computer upgraded to the newest chips but still running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 is not going to get updates anymore. Microsoft explained in a note that the “PC uses a processor that is designed for the latest version of Windows”, suggesting that users should upgrade to Windows 10....