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In spite of ongoing criticism that has earned the company a bad rap, Microsoft is pressing forward with a privacy-spying tool similar to Google’s. However, Google’s policy of removing Flash-based ads from its mobile browser was seen as a way to protect its advertising revenue and was ultimately postponed. Microsoft, however, claims that it has no intention of using Transparent Ads to gain a competitive advantage. Microsoft Edge will provide consumers with more control over how advertisers gather personal data from their browsing histories, the company says....

Read Also: Windows 8 App Naturespace Improves your Sleep and Meditation Improve your reading speed with this useful Windows 8 app The Windows 8 Speed Reading app will keep track of your reading speed progress and will come with exercises that you can use to train your eyes. There’s a simple calculator inside the app that you can use to test your current reading speeds and there’s also an option to keep track of your results....

In this article, we answer what is Softthinks and how you can fix the high disk usage caused by Softhinks Service Agent on your Windows system. What is Softthinks and why its Service Agent causes high disk usage? What is Softthinks? To put it simply, Softhinks is a backup utility that runs in the background and does not have an interface hence easy to miss for the users. This process when in use creates a backup of your system and helps you to recover your system in case of fatal error or crash....

Adobe Illustrator is Adobe’s de-facto vector graphics editor, and many people use it in order to create intricate drawings. These can be both artistic in nature or precise designs used in real-life applications, such as architecture. However, no matter how popular Adobe Illustrator is, not a lot of people know just what kind of files it can open. Normally you would probably think that it supports all standard image formats, such as JPG, BMP, etc, and some of Adobe’s proprietary formats, such as Photoshop’s PSD....

Now, even though this can be quite bothering and carries a risk of virus infections, it can be dealt with relative ease. You can find ways to identify, remove, and block scammy alerts in a few simples steps we enlisted below. How to identify and remove scam alerts like “Windows has detected spyware infection” in Windows 10 1. How to recognize false prompts and scams First things first. Microsoft or any security-oriented third-party service will never contact you through a strange looking in-browser dialog box....

Microsoft Office Communicator in Windows 10 The good news is that Microsoft Office Communicator isn’t 100% extinct as it has been replaced with the official Lync app for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users. Follow the above link to get more information about the Lync app and how it can replace your need for the good ol’ Microsoft Office Communicator. And you can download it by following the download link from below....

Of course, you could solve many of these issues by yourself, but let’s help those that think their machine is doomed. First of all, you need to look on the website of your computer’s maker to see if they have Windows 10, Windows 8 support, like HP, for example. If your machine maker hasn’t managed to help you solve your issue, then you might try and contact Microsoft directly. However, be prepared not to receive the Windows 8, Windows 10 support you are looking for because most people will just ask anything....

To help, we’re going to list the most frequent Windows 10 activation errors as well as their corresponding workarounds in this article. How do I fix Windows 10 activation errors? Errors 0x803f7001, 0x800704cF These errors mean that Microsoft hasn’t found a valid Windows license for your PC and they occur if either you used an invalid key or made a major change to your device’s hardware. For the former, you need to buy a valid activation code....

As you might have realized already, Paint is available in the Microsoft Store and there’s a reason for that because in the new preview build, you can uninstall it without any problems. And as we mentioned before, the Fluent Design concept is in full swing, changing most aspects of the Windows 10 design. But let’s take a look at the new Windows 10 enhancements and see how it will change our experience....

Unlike the previous builds, Windows 10 build 17112 doesn’t bring any new features focusing instead of improving the overall system stability. However, many Insiders already wish they had skipped this build release due to the issues that they encountered. This article will show you what you can expect in terms of bugs after installing build 17112. If you already installed it, then this post will make you feel a bit better knowing that you’re not the only one experiencing these problems....

Here’s how one user describes this issue on Microsoft’s forum: Users first thought this was a driver related problem. However, reports confirmed that AMD and NVIDIA processors are equally affected by this issue. To fix this problem, you need to roll back your OS using the advanced options in the troubleshooting menu. If you got any error message the first time that you tried to roll back, simply try again and eventually you should be able to return to a working Windows version, as this Insider confirms: Microsoft has yet to acknowledge this problem,....

The Netmarketshare June 2018 figure for Window 10’s user base stands at 34.92%. That is Windows 10’s highest Netmarketshare percentage figure which highlights the platform’s user base continues to increase. Yet, the figure represents only a very slight user share increase for Windows 10 in 2018 as it stood at 34.29% in January. That amounts to a 0.63% increase in the platform’s user base during this year. Windows 7 keeps its crown Windows 7 remains ahead of Win 10 in Netmarketshare’s market data....

This is how one user described the problem on Microsoft’s forum: Official guides from Microsoft representatives advise users to perform manual updates of their computer systems if the problem persists. Manually updating your PC involves downloading the Media Creation Tool and selecting “Upgrade this PC” at the first screen. You can use this tool to either perform a a clean install or it can be used to gain access to an automated option to let the computer upgrade....

This behavior is usually caused by bloatware and other programs that slow down your computer’s processing power. The first reaction is to install a series of utilities hoping they will speed up your computer, only to see they do more harm than good. Microsoft has finally had enough of bloatware and developed a special tool in response that allows you to clean install Windows 10 and remove all apps causing havoc on your computer....

Up to 33.7% (more than one third) of the users have already installed this update, the report shows. The most popular Windows Update at this point is… The Windows 10 November 2019 Update is the king among the OS versions with a 34.5% usage share. Windows 10 May Update (v2004) comes seconds, while the May 2019 Update (v1903) comes third, with a 25.7% adoption rate. Compared to August 2020, the May build has added nearly 10% to its user base....

Do not worry as this is a rather common situation that many users are complaining about. Below you can find some effective solutions to walkthrough if you are facing this situation. How can I fix my device connected to Wi-Fi but not to the Internet? 1. Restart your computer 2. Restart your Internet modem and router Another easy step that could totally fix your problem is unplugging both your modem and your router from their power sources, waiting for a few seconds, and plugging them back in....

Not the greatest, but the single Windows 8 PBS app Read Also: Valid Key Media Center Activation Doesn’t Work in Windows 8.1 Unfortunately, the app is far from being similar to what an official PBS should look like, but it’s the single one that is currently available. The app is divided in three big categories, with PBS content from Youtube, Flickr and a Twitter section with mentions related to the PBS television network....

All your Lego pieces on your Windows 8 tablet Read Also: LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robots can Now be Controlled from Windows 8.1 According to the release note, this is the feature that has been added – “Purchasing in-app items now functional.” So, if you have previously been unable to purchases LEGO items inside the Brick Collection Windows 8 app, now you can. While we will continue to scan the Windows Store for some more interesting LEGO apps to download on your Windows 8 tablet, you can go ahead and download the app if you haven’t done it already....

Read Also: Asphalt 8: Airborne Game Launched in the Windows 8 Store Hydro-racing on Windows 8 at its best In the deep career mode, besides the usual races, there are also Hot Lap, Elimination, and Freestyle events. Like any great racing game, this one too lets you upgrade your “vehicle, in your situation, a watercraft; choose from 10 powerful new hydro jets and upgrade their performance and colors. The game supports gamepad, keyboard, tilt/accelerometer, and touch-screen controls, so it can be played on your Windows 8 desktop or touch device....

Read Also: Windows 8/8.1 Does Not Connect to Hotspot: How to Fix Facebook for Windows 8 gets updated The latest update that Facebook has received makes it impossible to download the application if you are running Windows 8. You need to have Windows 8.1 if you want to enjoy the features of the world’s most popular social network. Also, the ability to turn off the chat has made its way, and it seems that video calling and chat problems have also been taken care of....