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The preview build 21318 for Windows 10 is now available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is release number 58 that Microsoft is making available for testers, and it is a small update that only introduces some visual improvements, several fixes, and changes. According to the announcement, “Windows 10 build 21318” introduces a new “paste as text” option when opening the context menu for text-based entry in the clipboard interface (Windows key + V), which is in addition to the delete, pin, and sync options....

Starting with the Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update, Microsoft is introducing significant changes to its update mechanism to minimize problems and provide a smoother upgrade experience, including stop forcing upgrades on devices, and letting users decide when to install the new version. However, when the May 2019 Update was made available to everyone seeking to upgrade clicking the Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings page, many users didn’t receive any option or message explaining why the new version wasn’t available, which made it unclear whether the computer was ready for the new version or if there was a problem with Windows Update....

On Windows 11, the “shell” commands refer to the system shortcuts designed for navigating common folders without typing the full path. For example, you would use the “Shell:Startup” shortcut to open the “Startup” folder in C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. The “Shell:AppData” shortcut to open the “AppData” folder in C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming, and so on to open the “Windows,” “Documents,” “Pictures,” and many of the available folders. Shell commands can be helpful in many scenarios. However, they’re handy for network administrators and tech-savvy users to access the many different folders from the “Run” command dialog or File Explorer to complete a specific task, including troubleshooting and fixing problems on Windows 11....

When Apple debuted its wire-free headphones known as the AirPods in 2016, many people thought that the company had revolutionized wireless headphone technology. But, of course, while the company may have streamlined the design and operation of what are also called “true wireless” headphones, the technology had already been around for about two years prior in the form of the Bragi Dash and the Earin M-1 headphones. Like with any initial technology offerings in a new product category, early models were plagued by issues with connectivity, battery life, and sound fidelity....

Microsoft reveals the Xbox titles members will be getting in May as part of the Games with Gold program. Throughout the month of May 2017, Xbox Live subscribers will be getting four new games, including Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams – Director’s Cut, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, and LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga. As usual, two of the games for May 2017 are available for Xbox One, and the other two on Xbox 360....

After some clues here and there, here are some concrete details. According to several Reddit users, it is now possible to play online on Xbox One without subscribing to Xbox Live Gold. It is an observation made on several games, including Rocket League, Halo 4 or Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, by people who say they do not have a family subscription share. This is quite an extraordinarily pleasant surprise....

Microsoft released the Xbox One S in late 2016 and followed it up with the Xbox One X a year later. Each video game console includes a range of media features such as a 4K Blu-ray player, 4K video streaming, and support for the entire library of Xbox One games. We tested both consoles to help you decide between the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X. Overall Findings There are two major differences between the two Xbox One models: price and performance....

You soon might not need GPS to find your way around. Key Takeaways Researchers have come up with an alternative navigation system that uses quantum mechanics instead of GPS. GPS systems can be jammed or unavailable. Some autonomous cars can navigate using visual cues from cameras, radars, and lidars correlated with map information. Global positioning systems (GPS) have become ubiquitous in everything from phones to cars. But researchers have come up with a new method that uses quantum mechanics to keep track of directions instead of the satellite network....

If you are a fan of Dragon Ball games in Roblox then you are probably looking for Zenkai Origins VIP Private Server Codes. These private servers cost 800 Robux to create and share with others. But for all our readers, we have created VIP private server code for you. So if you are looking for a server to play peacefully then don’t worry, you can use our code to play right away....

Rock slimes are one of the many different slimes in Slime Rancher 2 that the players are trying to find. You can identify them by their blue color and the rocks sticking out of their head. But while identifying them might be easy, finding them is not so much. So in this guide let us take a look at the location where you can find Rock slimes in Slime rancher 2 & how to unlock the Ember Valley....

Despite the extra privacy features new search engines like Brave offer, experts say enhanced privacy isn’t enough to sway the general public from their usual search options. Key Takeaways Brave has launched its own privacy-focused web search engine to compete with Google and Bing.While a nice push, experts say it needs more than just privacy to pull consumers away from the big hitters in the market, like Google.Even if they can’t pull users from other search engines, moves by smaller players in the field could push Google and others to respond similarly....

Google Photos has ditched its free unlimited storage tier, and will start charging next summer. The problem is, Google’s excellent free service has destroyed the competition, so there’s not really much left to choose from. Key Takeaways If you don’t log in for two years, Google will delete your storage.Only photos uploaded after June 1st, 2021 will count towards your storage allowance. If you like Google Photos, you should just stick with it—no other service is much cheaper or better....

The rollable smartphones unveiled at CES 2021 could be an intriguing upgrade for users when they eventually make it to stores. Key Takeaways Manufacturers showed off rollable smartphones at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show.The bigger screen real estate offered by phones like these could make them a tempting purchase.One rumor suggests the price of the LG Rollable will be a hefty $2,359. LG showed off its rollable smartphone, which has a display that extends to make a bigger, more tablet-like screen....

The Windows 10 build 20257 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 47 that Microsoft is making available for testers, and it’s a small update that only includes fixes and minor changes expected to arrive in future releases. Build 20257, according to the official changelogs, updates the logic of the Start menu tile to prevent the background of desktop apps from adjusting based on the calculated contrast ratio....

As we continue to wait for Microsoft to make the Windows 10 Fall Update publicly available, the company rolls out a new small cumulative update, which Microsoft simply calls “Cumulative update for Windows 10: November 10, 2015”. The update is described as KB3105213 and it brings functionality improvements and resolves various security issues in the operating system, including the following issues: KB3105256 MS15-122: Security update for Kerberos to address security feature bypass....

On February 19th, Microsoft begins the roll out of Windows 10 Mobile build 14267 to the Fast ring of updates. Similar to the same version number for Windows 10 for PC, the new build of the mobile operating system includes a handful of bug fixes and several new features on Cortana and Microsoft Edge. Windows 10 Mobile build 14267 also marks a milestone, as it’s the first preview the software giant is releasing as part Redstone, the next major update for Windows 10, which is likely to roll out as two-part update — with the first update releasing later this summer....

Only two days after Microsoft releasing Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.11 to the Fast ring of updates, on November 20th, the software giant rolls out the same mobile build to the Slow ring. Now, the new release strongly suggests that Windows 10 Mobile has reached its final stage — something that we used to know as “RTM” –, as such we’re also expecting the company to soon roll out the final build to all supported phones....

Microsoft has officially revealed that Windows 8.1 brings improvements to deal with high-DPI scaling issues on high-resolution displays, such as in 4K monitors, high-DPI tablets, notebooks, multi-monitor setups, and to help developers to optimize Windows 8 apps to scale automatically based on the screen DPI (dots per inch). New DPI setting for high-resolution displays Although, high-res displays can offer an amazing viewing experience, it also brings new sets of problems, because when resolution increases, it means that pixels get smaller, as such elements on the screen will appear smaller too, and this makes readability and navigation a big issue....

For all the fans of Aero, a user interface improvement that has been introduced in Windows Vista and optimized in Windows 7, it’s a sad, sad day. Microsoft believes that Aero has taken its toll, and it’s time for a newer, cleaner interface which will be introduced in Windows 8, a new version of its operating system that will come out this fall. As far as we know, Microsoft will be releasing a new, more efficient interface in the final build of Windows 8....

Microsoft recently unveiled the Xbox Adaptive Controller, a new controller for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs specifically designed for gamers with disabilities, and now, the device is ready for preorders in Microsoft Store for $99.99. The controller features two large buttons that can be easily programmed using the Xbox Accessories app. In addition, the Adaptive Controller also includes 3 USB ports and 19 jacks to connect other input devices like triggers, thumbsticks, or another joystick....