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After launching Twitch, you may have seen a section named Pokemon Community Game under Trending. It has hundreds of viewers and thousands of followers. What is it and why are people watching it? How does it work? Here’s what you need to know to get started. What is the Pokemon Community Game on Twitch? Pokemon Community Game is a free-to-play extension for Twitch. Any streamer that adds this extension to their stream can have their chat catch, trade, and battle their favorite pokemon....

WhatsApp has doubled the number of possible simultaneous video chat participants to eight to help more people connect during pandemic stay-at-home orders. WhatsApp end-to-end encryption makes sure your video calls are secure, and now you can have twice as many people in them. Encryption: WhatsApp features end-to-end encryption, which means that your video (and text) chats are all secure from prying eyes, even those at Facebook-owned WhatsApp itself. The app is available on iOS and Android devices and works well on slower networks, making it a good alternative to other encrypted solutions, like the Apple-only FaceTime....

Internet Explorer (IE) fans take note: Microsoft announced the end of life dates for the beloved browser on certain operating systems. It will discontinue all support, including paid support and all updates, including security updates. What Does ‘End of Life’ Mean? “End of life” refers to the moment when an application is no longer supported by the company making it. In this case, Microsoft’s end of life for Internet Explorer means continued use of the browser after the EOL date is allowed, but Microsoft won’t support it if something goes wrong....

Apple’s move to reduce pricing is seen by some experts as an attempt to skirt monopoly accusations, but others say it’s more likely simple business maneuvering. Key Takeaways Apple’s reduction in small developer pricing is seen as a smart business plan but exacerbates antitrust claims from larger developers.The most damning antitrust claim, self-preferencing, has remained unaddressed by Apple and could be its undoing amid price reductions.Pressure continues to mount against Apple by large companies and growing sentiment against Big Tech may cause problems down the road....

The new Bose QuietComfort 45 (QC45) wireless noise-canceling headphones are calling to me. Key Takeaways I can’t wait to try out the new Bose QuietComfort 45 noise-canceling headphones.Bose promises this model will offer 24 hours of playback, which would handily beat my Apple AirPods Max.I also expect that the Bose headphones will be more comfortable than the AirPods Max. I can barely hear the siren song of the Bose headset since I’m wearing my newish Apple AirPods Max headphones, but the Bose cans could be a longer-lasting and more comfortable option than Apple’s finest....

Instagram’s home screen shakeup is likely meant to take on the photo-sharing app’s biggest competitors: TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, and even YouTube, pushing sales and viral video content over it’s traditional image-centric focus. Key Takeaways Instagram combats its competitors by shifting priorities to Reels and shopping.Users may spend more time on the platform under the new tabs.Whether the changes are good or annoying will depend on Instagram’s users. Though this may be a simple design change for some, the addition of these tabs booted the Likes and Create tabs to the top of the home page, near the message button....

Finally, Apple has made a MacBook that lives up to the promise of the iPhone and iPad. The new M2 MacBook Air takes everything Apple learned from mobile and puts it in a laptop.It’s fast, light, has insane battery life, and is more portable than an iPad with Magic Keyboard.Apple still hasn’t added a 5G cellular connection to any Mac. The new M2 MacBook Air is thin, light, has battery life for hours, and comes in at only a few hundred dollars more than the iPhone....

The idea of a budget games console sounds off-putting. Maybe it’s the use of the word budget or merely the idea of a cut-down gaming experience, but I’m guessing that’s why some people were wary of the news about the Xbox Series S which launches alongside the Xbox Series X in November. In reality, the Xbox Series S will be a fantastic way to enjoy next-generation gaming for less. Key Takeaways...

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 16257 for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. The new release includes new features and changes that will be available with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update expected to roll out in September. Windows 10 build 16257, according to Microsoft, introduces Eye Control, a feature that allows users with disabilities to control Windows 10 using their eyes....

While Microsoft plans to unveil the consumer features of Windows 10 during a press event in January, a new version has leaked onto the web. This time is Windows 10 build 9901, a private release not meant for the public. However, thanks to this new leak, we now have more information of what Microsoft is readying for consumers. Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes within Windows 10 build 9901 is the improved version of Cortana, digital assistant, running in the taskbar with her unmistakable circular animation look and sounds....

Microsoft releases new version of the Your Phone app that allows you to run Android apps on Windows 10. The new feature is possible using the mirroring technology already available with the Your Phone app, which means that when opening an Android app on Windows 10, you’ll be essentially using a remote session to use the app mirrored from your phone. Using this new feature, you can access a list of Android apps within Your Phone and launch the app in a separate window, outside the Your Phone app....

Although the easiest way to upgrade to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is using Windows Update, Microsoft also supports upgrading using the Media Creation Tool. The Media Creation Tool is available for download from the Microsoft support website, and it allows you to download the installation files for the latest version of Windows 10 to either do a clean install, do an in-place upgrade, or to create an ISO file....

On March 17, 2016, Windows 10 Mobile officially launches as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices. While the mobile operating system has been available for months on handsets specific handsets like the Lumia 950 duo and others, existing phones running Windows Phone 8.1 couldn’t upgrade. Today, after months of testing through the Insider program, Windows 10 Mobile is rolling out as a free upgrade for select Windows Phone 8....

Microsoft is releasing update KB4048955, which is the first quality update that rolls out after the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) officially became available for PCs on October 17. KB4048955 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.64, and while it doesn’t deliver new features, it brings a small set of fixes to address a black screen problem, issues with Mixed Reality Portal, problems with USB devices, and a bunch of security patches....

On Windows 11, the “ms-settings” Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme is a collection of commands that allows you to launch specific settings pages on the Settings app. Although the “ms-settings” commands are not requirements to use Windows 11, they are important for developers who may need to integrate their apps with the Settings app, and technical users may want to use these URIs to open specific settings pages quickly from the Run command, File Explorer, PowerShell, or Command Prompt....

This article explains how to use Sticky Notes in Windows Vista and Windows 7. What to Know Windows 7: Select Start > enter “Sticky Notes” in Search Program Files > select Sticky Notes to open.Windows Vista: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Sidebar.Next: Right-click and select Add Gadgets > Notes. Windows 7 If you’re using Windows 7 here’s how to find Sticky Notes. As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7....

Windows environment variables are commonly-used short-cut commands to open a folder path in Windows. Whether you want to locate specific folders or troubleshoot a bug, you can perform these tasks quickly by typing environment variables in the Run menu or Command Prompt. The following is a complete list of system and user environment variables in Windows 10 and Windows 11. What Are Windows Environment Variables? Environment variables in Windows are commands that launch a folder path using a brief text string within percent sign characters (%)....

Despite having decades of TV shows and movies that idolized a time when robots would be helping us in our home, It turns out people don’t want to let a robot into their home at this point, according to the study. We want to know if our technologically-minded readers feel the same as the study. Would you allow a robot to take charge of your house? Our Opinion Damien reports that he has a robot cleaner in his house, but it’s the only robotic product he would allow....

Flying Mounts are a mode of transport in World of Warcraft Classic Burning Crusade. There are different types of mounts in the game but flying mounts are the most sought-after that are featured in the Burning Crusade. These will save your travel speed by an immense amount of time. If you would like to get one for yourself, keep reading this article. How to Get a Flying Mount in WoW Classic Burning Crusade?...

The Games with Gold January 2020 lineup of free Xbox games are now available with four new titles. During the first month of the year, Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be getting over $64.96 plus in value, including Styx: Shards of Darkness, Batman: The Telltale Series – The Complete Season, TEKKEN 6, and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. As always, two of the games are for Xbox One and the other two are Xbox 360 titles, but you can play them all on your Xbox One using Backwards Compatibility....