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Although Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) originally launched on October 17, 2017, it was actually not available for every device. However, since the original release, Microsoft has been gradually testing the update and gradually rolling it out to more devices, and starting January 11, 2018, the software maker announces that the update is fully available for all devices running Windows 10. In the announcement, Microsoft says that it’s “available for all customers globally – consumer and commercial alike,” which means that version 1709 is also available for Windows 10 Enterprise customers....

Microsoft is making significant changes to reduce the space utilized by a Windows 10 installation and improving recovery, which means that the upcoming version of Windows isn’t just about bringing transparency to the Start menu and adding cosmetic changes, it’s about a lot more. In a new Windows Blog article, Microsoft details the advances on storage requirements for Windows 10. The software giant reveals that the latest preview build already includes the technique of file compression to give back some of the storage to users....

Microsoft recently released update KB4056892 for Windows 10 to mitigate the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws in modern microprocessors, but the fix appears to be causing some unexpected problems on PCs using AMD processors. Although up until now AMD processors remained unaffected by the two bugs, a number of users are now reporting that the Microsoft emergency patch is bricking some machines using AMD’s Athlon processors. At the Microsoft forums, users note that after applying the KB4056892 update, their PCs will simply stop working with error 0x800f0845....

Microsoft is releasing an out-of-band update for devices running the Windows 10 with the Creators Update. This new quality update brings a number of bug fixes and small improvements, but doesn’t include new features or big changes. KB4040724 bumps the version number of Windows 10 build 15063.632, and it addresses an issue with Microsoft Edge, and improves cellular connectivity. Alongside this update, Microsoft is also pushing out KB4038801 for devices still running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which fixes a number of issues and updates BitLocer....

Microsoft is now releasing a preview of update KB4568831 for devices running Windows 10 version 2004. The update is expected to be fully available in August 2020, and it’s now available for anyone who wants to download it manually. KB4568831 bumps the version number to build 19041.423, and according to the company, fixes problem with internet connectivity for cellular modems and printing to network printers. It addresses Settings crashing unexpectedly, storage pool creation using Storage Spaces, darker content than usual with high dynamic range (HDR), and much more....

Microsoft recently published an internal document online by accident revealing more details about Windows 10X. The document was quickly taken offline, but not before its contents was spotted by The Walking Car on Twitter and DrWindows.de (via MSPowerUser.com). Windows 10X was originally presented as the operating system behind Surface Neo, and for dual screen and foldable devices. However, the information in the leak confirms that the software giant has also plans to bring Windows 10X to traditional laptops....

In Windows 8 tile apps work really different from Windows 7 and you technically do not have to close them, instead they go to a suspended state when the end-user switch between apps. This is the way it works moving forward, letting Windows decide what is the best way to optimize the system resources. When user open or switch to a new tile app, the system gives about 5 seconds to save settings or perform any other type of cleanup work, and then the app will enter into a suspended mode....

Microsoft has announced the next four Xbox titles that subscribers can now download (at no cost) as part of the Games with Gold program during the month of August 2020. In the eighth month of the year, Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be getting over $79.96 in value, including Portal Knights, Override: Mech City Brawl, MX Unleashed, and Red Faction II. As usual, two of the games are playable on Xbox One and two are Xbox 360 games, but you can play them all on your console using Backwards Compatibility....

When the word “privacy” comes to mind, you’re probably thinking about browsing the Internet through a proxy or VPN. Anyone who has tried the two knows that free proxies (and even some paid access ones) work at a snail’s pace and VPNs, although faster, tend to be centralized around one entity. Proxies and many VPNs also often keep logs of traffic that goes through them. Between these two options, there’s one unsung hero that presents most of the advantages of a VPN without the molasses speed of old-timey proxies: Onion routing, also known as OR....

Voltage is the electromotive force or the electric potential energy difference between two points (often within the context of an electrical circuit) per unit of charge, expressed in volts (V). Voltage, along with current and resistance, describes the behavior of electrons. The relationships are observed through the application of Ohms law and Kirchhoff’s circuit laws. Voltage: An Example of the Concept The concepts of voltage, charge, current, and resistance can be explained with a bucket of water and a hose attached to the bottom....

Web 2.0 is a term describing the internet that’s been used since the early 2000s. Web 2.0 Definition Very simply, Web 2.0 is the second stage of internet development that involves the evolution from basic, static web pages to increasingly dynamic pages with user-generated content. It also includes the growth of social media as an important type of internet communication. Why It’s Hard to Define Web 2.0 It’s worth pointing out first that there’s no single clear definition of Web 2....

Home automation is becoming a useful everyday tool. Z-Wave is an attempt to simplify turning your home into a smart home by creating a separate network for your smart devices. What Is Z-Wave? Z-Wave is the brand name for a wireless communications protocol first introduced in 1999. Electronics companies that want to sell Z-Wave devices join the Z-Wave consortium, which has a set of rules and regulations any device must conform to and include the Z-Wave technology....

Action games like Nier Replicant often put your combat skills to test. While you might be trying to get better at using weapons, there’s a chance that you will still get stuck at some quest. This is because you might have neglected weapons upgrades. Giant eggs are one such resource that is neglected but difficult to find when needed. They can be used to upgrade weapons in part 2 of the game....

Similar to accessing the Staff Area in Dubai in Hitman 3, you can access a safe in one of the challenges in Berlin. You will need to find the code and the location of the Safe. Not a single of the two things is easy to complete as the code is a part of a dialogue that is easily missable and the location is, well, on an underground level. Hitman 3: Where to Find Safe Code and Keypad Location in Berlin Deciphering the safe code and finding the keypad location in Berlin is a troublesome challenge....

Apex Legends Season 7: Ascension is here and with it, there’s also a new Legend named Horizon. She has some amazing abilities that defy gravity which can lead her team to victory. Plus, her Passive of Spacewalk and Ultimate of Black Hole are bound to make things interesting for everyone involved. But if you are wondering who is the voice actor of Horizon in Apex Legends, this is where you will find out the answer as well as more information....

Siri’s latest voice is neither he/him nor she/her. Or is it both? Key Takeaways The iOS 15.4 beta adds a new non-gendered American voice to Siri.The voice was recorded by a member of the LGBTQ+ community.Diverse voices help us identify with our devices. In iOS 15.4, Siri gets a new gender-neutral voice, which—like that blue/gray dress—sounds different depending on your point of view. This is the latest installment in Apple’s plan to remove gender bias from its voice assistant, making it more inclusive and removing preconceptions about general roles in service roles....

The Settings app on Windows 10 includes a Devices section, which is the place you’ll use to manage all your peripherals connected to your computer, including printers, keyboard, Bluetooth devices, and more. When you open the Settings app (Windows key + I), Devices is located between System and Network & Internet. If you don’t know where the feature you want to customize is located, you can always use the search box that also features a drop-down list of suggestions as you start typing....

In Windows 10, Microsoft is not only improving how modern apps work on the desktop, but it is also unifying the modern environment with the desktop for a more seamless experience. Even more in Windows 10 build 9879, we can see a little more of this unification with the modern playback controls that now also appear for desktop apps. In Windows 8.1, if you change the volume on a modern app, you will get the volume, plus the controls to play the media along with info and cover art on the screen....

As part of the Redstone 5 development, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 17682 for testers with devices enrolled in the Fast ring and Skip Ahead lane of the Windows Insider Program. This new update isn’t significant, but it introduces a few new features and a slew of improvements over the previous build. Windows 10 build 17682, according to the company, delivers improvements to Sets and to the experience when projecting content wirelessly....

Windows 10 Mobile build 10534 screenshots allegedly leaked onto the internet unveiling the progress Microsoft is making with the upcoming version of its new mobile operating system. Although, the software giant has recently released a new build of Windows 10 for PCs to Insiders, the company hasn’t roll out a Windows 10 Mobile preview for quite a long time, but today the leaked screenshots show us the progress of build 10534....