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It seems that is going to be available for download earlier than expected. The original Microsoft’s plan was to release Windows 8 Release Preview the first week of June, but now in a poorly timed from Microsoft MSDN blog post (that was quickly removed) hinted the Release Preview availability for May 31st. Chuck Chan, Vice President of the Windows Development team at Microsoft wrote an article on a new blog called “Windows Hardware and Driver Development Blog”, in which he says “We’re very excited to make available today the Windows 8 Release Preview”, and the post was signed and dated “Chuck Chan, May 31st”....

Here is another reason to upgrade to Windows 8: The latest operating system from Microsoft is 85% more secure out of the box that its predecessors. That’s what BitDefender security firm and antivirus company said after they conducted various tests, without making any extra configuration to the OS. The antivirus maker took 385 of the most common malware in the past six months and tried them on the new operating system and only less than 16% of the malicious code were able to infect Win 8....

Microsoft is now rolling out the Xbox One March system update to everyone, and with the new update, owners of the console can share screenshots, report messages as spam, and tile transparency now include more options. The March update for the console brings a number of features, below there is a list of all changes Xbox One owner can enjoy in March. Screenshots: Now users can take screenshots during game play by simply double tapping the Xbox button on the controller and pressing Y to save the screenshot....

This article explains what an XFDF file is and how to open one. What to Know An XFDF file is an XML-based Forms Data Format file.Open one for free with Adobe Reader, or with Adobe Acrobat or PDF Studio. What Is an XFDF File? A file with the XFDF file extension is an XML Forms Data Format file that stores information usable by a PDF file, like the values in the document’s different forms....

You may soon be able to charge your smartphone over the air, thanks to a growing number of technological advances. Key Takeaways Several companies are working on ways to let you charge your smartphone over the air. Motorola is working with former Caltech scientists to develop smartphones that can be powered up to 3 feet away from a charger.Xiaomi recently showed a concept video for charging a phone over the air....

You may or may not be a Microsoft user. But it is highly likely that you have heard of Microsoft Word or even used it. It is a word processing program that is extensively used. In case you have not heard of MS Word, do not worry! This article will discuss everything you need to know about Microsoft Word. What is Microsoft Word? Microsoft Word is a word processing program. Microsoft developed and released the first version of MS Word in the year 1983....

Offline Mode is a feature in a streaming music service that allows you to listen to songs without being connected to the internet. This feature uses local storage space to cache the necessary audio data. Depending on the type of music service you subscribe to, you can have offline access to your favorite songs, radio stations, and playlists. What You Need for Offline Streaming The software used by the music service for caching audio is important....

When Facebook won’t send security codes, you will typically see a message similar to one of these: Please check your email for a message with your code.Please check your phone for a message with your code.An error has occurred, please try again.Sorry, something went wrong.Could not send a confirmation SMS. Please check the phone number and try again.You have requested too many SMS codes. You will have to wait for another 24 hours to get another code....

Everyone talks about hacking as if it’s something we can all prevent with a few simple steps. The reality is that once in awhile there will be holes in the woodwork and hackers will slip through your security. As of late, many people have been hacked and are the victims of password leaks and Trojan horse infections. Despite the growing number of victims, no one is telling you (unless you own a business) what kind of process you should follow once you’ve been compromised....

Steve Jobs may have passed away in 2011, but he remains a legend in the minds of many people. Jobs was known to get to the point of any matter before him—a character trait that carried through his email correspondence. What Was Steve Jobs’ Email Address? As is the case with many CEOs of big companies, Steve Jobs had an email that was very straightforward. While at Apple, his email addresses were quite simply: sjobs@apple....

Typically, images and videos received on WhatsApp will download normally when you tap on them. Yet, many users are facing the issue where tapping a media file throws you an error that says, “download failed”, “download was unable to complete,” “please try again later,” and similar. If you are unable to download images and videos from WhatsApp, the following fixes will help you solve the media download issue on WhatsApp....

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there are a lot of different characters, many of which are animals. Every animal has its own personality, skills, gender and star sign. In this guide, you will get all the information you need about Goldie. Goldie in Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) Goldie is a female dog villager who is caramel colored. She looks like a Labrador/Golden Retriever which is probably why she is named Goldie....

Your web browsing sessions on Google Chrome might not be as private as you think. Many experts and insiders say that Google Chrome’s Incognito web browsing mode isn’t as private as advertised. Even using Incognito mode, Google can still track your searches. For more privacy, you can use a VPN, ad blockers, or an alternative web browser. The Incognito mode, billed as a method of anonymous browsing, leaves a digital trail of users’ data, according to a recent report....

Had you heard about home automation and are wondering what all the fuss is about? Here are 8 good reasons to pursue it. 1. Make Tasks More Convenient Many tasks that are repetitive in nature can be accomplished automatically or with fewer steps using home automation. Instead of turning off or dimming four different lights when you want to watch a movie, home automation allows you to accomplish this task with one button....

Xiaomi’s new Mi 11 smartphone packs a ridiculous 108 megapixels onto its tiny camera sensor, which is more than Fujifilm’s new $6,000 GFX100S. But why? One thing’s for sure. It won’t make the images any better. Key Takeaways The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a whopping 108 megapixel sensor in its main camera.Even its screen has better specs than high-end computer monitors—on paper.The downsides of so many pixels outweigh the advantages. The Mi 11 smartphone, available for the first time outside China, seems designed only to show off some absurdly over-provisioned specifications, including the camera....

Wi-Fi and Ethernet are both ways to connect to the internet. We took a look at the advantages and disadvantages of both network technologies to help you decide which is a better choice for various devices and activities. Overall Findings Wi-Fi is common among PCs, Macs, smartphones, and smart devices. The flexibility of Wi-Fi means you aren’t tethered to an Ethernet cable when you go online, as was the case years ago....

Back in 2011, many Linux fans were furious at the prospect that machines capable of running Windows 8 might lock them out of the ability to install Linux distributions on their own computers. The discussion was spurred by the fact that the BIOS firmware on motherboards would require UEFI compatibility for every system installed on the machine. As a resolution, Microsoft mandated that manufacturers give users an “off switch” for UEFI Secure Boot....

Windows 10 Mobile is currently available through the Windows Insider Program. The first devices are already shipping with the new operating system and for build 10586 the second cumulative update has been delivered. All indicators for a soon release of the operating system. Unfortunately, Microsoft has missed the December deadline, and you’ll have to wait a little longer to get the operating system as an upgrade for your Windows Phone 8....

Windows 10 update failures can appear in many different ways and at various points in the update process. You’ll typically see a message like one of these: Your Windows Update failed. But don’t worry. We can help.We couldn’t complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don’t turn off your computer.Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer. In all of the above cases and other similar cases, the message appears on a blue screen unless you have made changes to Windows 10 color settings....

Microsoft may be showing off Windows Technical Preview on September 30, in San Francisco, but thanks to a recent leak of a test version of the operating system many of the new features and changes are already known. From Cortana, to the new Start menu, to the new redesigned more flatten desktop, here are all the changes Windows 9 may include: Start menu: Since Microsoft showed off an early version at the Build conference the new Start menu doesn’t include dramatic changes to what we’ve already seen....