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We’ve already seen the Xbox One unboxing experience and Microsoft has also demoed some of console functionalities in the past. But now as we are getting closer to the official release date, the company created a new video of the new Xbox One dashboard showing pretty much every feature the console will offer starting November 22nd, 2013. The video demonstrates various experiences from commanding Xbox One to turn on, to how to navigate the new dashboard, to launch and interact with apps and games....

When you return something you ordered online, you might be condemning it to the landfill. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Key Takeaways Online returns often end up in a landfill.Returns cost businesses hundreds of billions every year. B-stock items are a rare case of win-win and should be the norm. “There’s a large carbon footprint associated with shipping things to and from customers,” online clothing retailer Richard Clews told Lifewire via email....

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform, which means it’s a service that allows clients to utilize cloud-connected servers owned by Microsoft instead of buying or renting physical servers in a data center or running their own servers on-site. Azure offers a long list of cloud services including data backup, content delivery, and virtual machines. The main reason people use Azure is that it provides more flexibility and significantly less up-front cost compared to traditional servers....

Depending on the type of camera you own, you may be overwhelmed with the large number of buttons, dials, and parts that the camera has. If you only have time to figure out one part of the camera, pay attention to the mode dial. If you’re unsure what that means, continue reading to answer the question: What is the mode dial? Defining the Dial The mode dial is one of the most important parts of the camera, giving you access to the shooting modes....

If you’ve been wondering what’s the Windows 10 Creators Update? The Creators Update (formerly known as “Redstone 2”) is just another update for Windows 10. However, unlike those updates you get every second Tuesday of every month, the Creators Update is more significant and includes new features and changes to improve the user experience. Why is called the ‘Creators Update’ Microsoft has chosen the “Creators Update” name because, according to the company, the new update helps everyone to be a creator....

As a Windows user, you may have come across certain files and folders that belong to a user account named TrustedInstaller. Files under this user account often cannot be accessed or altered in any way and ownership has to be lifted from the account before they can be opened or changed. But what is TrustedInstaller, exactly? And why does it exist? In this article we explain the nature of TrustedInsteller and what its purpose is in Windows operating systems....

We all know the annoyance of in-app purchases. Sometimes you find out before you download the app and sometimes afterwards, whether it’s for your desktop, laptop, phone, or tablet. These extra purchases are also referred to as microtransactions and in-app billing. However, there are occasions when it goes one step further. Sometimes you finally make the decision to dole out that money for that app that you’ve been desiring, and then you find out they want even more money from you....

It’s the time of the year again where Canonical is going to launch a new version of its popular Ubuntu distro. For those who are using Ubuntu Raring 13.04, or the LTS Ubuntu Precise 12.04, you may be wondering if the upcoming release, Saucy Salamander 13.10, is a worthy upgrade, or one that you can skip altogether. With the release of 13.10 Final beta, let us check out what’s new and if it is worth upgrading....

Some of the more terrifying exploits are the ones that can hit you for doing very little. We saw a PlayStation 4 exploit last year where people’s consoles could be bricked by opening a message. Recently, we’ve witnessed an “unavoidable” attack on WhatsApp, where all the hacker had to do was call the victim. How the Attack Worked This is a particularly scary attack, as there’s not much the user can do to combat this bar uninstalling the app....

Earlier, people used to download apps and games using Installers and Wizards. But now, every user wants this process to be completed with just a few clicks. Thus, many use a master app like Steam or Microsoft Store that allows you to download the desired game within a minute. Because the one-touch/click solution is always great, isn’t it? So, if you utilize Microsoft Store but can’t figure out where does Microsoft store install games....

The latest generation of video game consoles has features that use the internet to enhance gameplay. Also, many of the same games are available for PC and consoles. We compared the pros and cons of playing online games on PC vs. playing on consoles to help you decide which platform you prefer. Overall Findings In late 2002, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo introduced online capabilities for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube, respectively....

The main reason that so many car audio systems now come equipped with a USB port is simply to add another input type. USB has become or less ubiquitous in all sorts of different electronics, including cell phones and MP3 players, so it only makes sense that OEMs and aftermarket manufacturers would both adopt the standard. What that means is that you can use the USB port in your head unit to play music from a phone, MP3 player, or even a USB stick, provided there aren’t any compatibility issues....

Framework’s new laptop is modular, repairable, and upgradeable, while still slim, powerful, and cool-looking. You even could consider it the anti MacBook. Key Takeaways The Framework is a modular, repairable laptop computer.You can easily fix it or upgrade parts yourself, with common tools.It’s neither ugly nor huge, and will ship in summer 2021. The Framework Laptop is almost absurdly configurable, right down to which ports appear on its sides. Want four HDMI ports on a single laptop?...

Young people are ditching the TV remote in favor of online entertainment that’s more social and interactive, experts say. Young people are turning away from streaming services in favor of social media and gaming, according to a new study. One expert attributes the switch away from streaming to recent “massive improvements” in the gaming industry.Observers say that social media, streaming, and gaming will blur together in the near future. Users under 18 are turning away from streaming services in favor of social media and gaming, according to a new study by Deloitte....

Microsoft released Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9860 and while the company noted several of the new additions, a few of the new features didn’t get mentioned. This is the case of Battery Saver that already shows up in the PC settings page, and it’s basically a new feature aimed to help mobile devices get most use of battery life. Battery Saver works by limiting background activity and dynamically adjusting hardware settings to conserve battery....

Microsoft is announcing significant changes on its browser software strategy, revealing that Project Spartan will use the new rendering engine exclusively on Windows 10 devices, while Internet Explorer will remain unchanged using the Trident rendering engine. When the software maker set to introduce a new web browser, the plan was to make Project Spartan a brand new browser, featuring the latest web technologies and able to provide support for legacy websites....

Only a few days after rolling out the Patch Tuesday for July 2019, Microsoft is now releasing an out of schedule cumulative update described as KB4507466 for Windows 10 version 1803. KB4507466 bumps the version number to build 17134.915, and according to the company, addresses Microsoft account issues with Windows 10, fixes a problem affects applications that manage files, folders, and device settings. Improves compatibility with the Window-Eyes screen reader app and fixes an issue to keep your App permissions settings when resetting your device....

In addition to the new changes and features shipping with the Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update, during the development process, it’s also the time when Microsoft does a house-cleanup to remove features that may be obsolete, no longer useful, or are getting replaced with new experiences. Typically, the functionalities that are getting removed from Windows 10 aren’t significant. In the case of version 1903, you’ll no longer be able to sync your messages using the desktop messaging app, and the XDDM-based remote display driver is no longer available....

Windows 11 build 22471 is now available for download in the Dev Channel. The update changes the name of a tablet-related service and introduces some fixes. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22467 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is preview number six, and it’s a small update that ships with minor improvements and without new features. Build 22467, according to the company, the TabletInputService service to TextInputManagementService....

Windows 11 has an unconfirmed memory leak. The memory leak is caused by a bug in File Explorer. You can mitigate the problem by restarting the Windows Explorer service. If you upgrade to Windows 11 (version 21H2), you may experience a community-known memory leak problem that could negatively affect your experience. On October 5, Microsoft has officially begun the gradual rollout of the new OS on computers that meet the new system requirements....