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Users who stumbled upon Microsoft Multiplexor Protocol may wonder what is Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol. Since this option is disabled by default in the Windows system you might also be wondering do I need Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol and how to enable it. If you are a layman in terms of networks and would like to know answers on this topic, then you are at the right article, and also if you are looking to learn some technical stuff about the same keep reading....

Snapchat is both a messaging platform and a social network. It can’t be used from your desktop and exists only as a mobile app you can download to your iPhone or Android smartphone. To make a long story kind of short, Snapchat is an app that truly changed how people interact with friends compared to other popular social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Not everyone gets it—particularly older adults—but Snapchat is all the rage among even the youngest smartphone users, including teens and young adults....

As a regular Internet user, you expect the background of the Internet to just work. Everything that goes on behind the scenes, all the encryption, all of the handshakes, and every little transaction should be able to provide you with a safe way to communicate and do your business online without having to worry about hackers prowling at your every move. Unfortunately that’s not how the Internet works, and the OpenSSL “Heartbleed” bug is definitive proof of this....

Consumer technology is moving at a fast pace, and Google has to catch up with all the demands that its user base has put forward. It’s a very exciting moment in the history of mobile devices. To respond to increasing demand for better software, and improving upon the latest version of Android, Google has decided to take the next step and release Android 5.0 “L”. Since very little has changed on the consumer end of Android for the past year, we’re expecting to see a considerable amount of updates in this next version....

Do you know what version of Windows you have? While you usually don’t need to know the exact Windows version number for whatever you have installed, general information about the operating system version you’re running is very important. Why You Should Know Which Version of Windows You Have Everyone should know three things about the Windows version they have installed: the major version of Windows, like 11, 10, 8, 7, etc....

Anyone who has bought an iPhone or another Apple product has seen the note on the company’s packaging that its products are designed in California, but that doesn’t mean they’re manufactured there. Answering the question of where the iPhone is made isn’t simple. Assembled vs. Manufactured When trying to understand where Apple manufactures its devices, there are two key concepts that sound similar but are different: assembling and manufacturing. Manufacturing is the process of making the components that go into the iPhone....

The Last of Us 2 is here and it has quite a lot of new elements including more open areas, new enemies and yes, new characters as well. One of the most intriguing characters is Abby in The Last of Us 2. Who is she? What is her role in the story of Ellie and Joel? We will tell you all about her. But before heading into who is Abby in Last of Us 2, here’s a SPOILER ALERT....

A new online tool that lets you animate old photos is creeping out many people who try it. Key Takeaways The new online software Deep Nostalgia lets you animate old family photos. Some users say that the videos produced by the website are disconcerting. The music site Classic fM created a montage of famous composers brought back to life. The artificial intelligence-powered Deep Nostalgia software is winning fans who are trying out historical photos....

Cortana, we hardly knew you. Key Takeaways Microsoft has deactivated the Cortana voice assistant service for Android and iOS devices.I spent dozens of hours playing Halo, and Cortana’s image in the game is engraved in my mind. There’s a slightly more human quality to Cortana’s interactions than rival voice assistants.I’ll miss Cortana despite her uneven performance understanding my voice. The beloved character from the Halo video games that Microsoft borrowed for its voice assistant will be around less than before....

Everyone’s fingerprints, handprints, and facial features are uniquely their own, but companies are becoming more intrigued by this personal information of ours. Key Takeaways “Biometrics is the ultimate way of proving you are who you are,” Morey Haber, the chief technology officer at BeyondTrust, told Lifewire over the phone. “The problem is that you can’t change biometrics once it’s been compromised.” Putting a Price Tag on Our Handprints I do believe biometrics is the future, but it should not just be stored in a single database with bad encryption....

Purchasing a computer is often a trying, expensive affair, especially if you aren’t sure what to look for. The deceptive tactics of marketers, “Geniuses” and Best Buy employees typically result in you spending too much money on what ends up being weak hardware for the asking price. This especially applies if you aren’t familiar with the price of the components in question – most people who are simply don’t bother purchasing prebuilts....

As part of the Dev Channel development, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20175. This is the preview number 29 available to testers, and it’s yet another small update that introduces new improvements and fixes. Windows 10 build 20175, according to the company, introduces the ability to reset Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps using a PowerShell command. This is an addition to the option to reset apps from the Settings app....

As part of the February Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4532693 to fix several problems with Windows 10 version 1909 and 1903. KB4532693 bumps the version number to builds 18362.657 and 18363.657 for the November 2019 Update and May 2019 Update respectively, and according to the company, it addresses problems installing updates and improves security for Microsoft Edge, Office, and devices, such as keyboard, mouse, and stylus....

Microsoft has released the update KB5001396 for devices running Windows 10 version 1909 as an optional update. This preview is part of the April 2021 “D” rollout, and it is an update with the non-security fixes and improvement expected to arrive in the next Patch Tuesday update. The update KB5001396 bumps the version number to build 18363.1533, and it ships with the “news and interests” taskbar widget to give you access to a new dynamic feed with content, such as weather, news, sports, and more....

Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903 (codenamed 19H1) is the seventh major refresh of the OS (after its original release), and it’s the first semi-annual update of 2019. This new update delivers a new set of features and enhancements to improve performance, security, and it helps users be more productive. Windows 10 version 1903 release date: Microsoft kicked off the May 2019 Update on April 8, 2019, with Windows 10 build 18362....

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22523 as the last preview of 2021. The preview brings Snap groups to Task View and other tweaks. The “Programs & Features” and “Uninstall Updates” from Control Panel have been ported to Settings. Build 22523 for Windows 11 is now rolling out for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the last preview build testers would be getting in 2021, and it’s a minor update with several fixes and improvements....

The recent Next-gen update has added a flair to the classic Witcher 3. There are several improvements, upgrades, and new content that have been added to the game. With several integrated mods, this recent update also includes the Netflix DLC. Due to an odd error, PlayStation players are unable to load their save game file. This error states that you are missing some DLC files even though you have installed all of them....

What’s next for Windows? Windows 11 was officially announced and launched in 2021. Windows 10 was first released in July 2015, about two years after Windows 8.1. What Is the Date for the Next Windows Event? We don’t yet know when the next Window event will happen. The Windows 11 event took place virtually on June 24, 2021, at 11 am ET. Windows experts had been patiently waiting for a significant update to the operating system, but rumors about the timing were never precise....

OnePlus’s new 9 Pro smartphone is good enough to be a credible alternative to the Samsung Galaxy or the iPhone. The problem is, it’s not any cheaper. Key Takeaways The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are the best-made OnePlus Phones yet.OnePlus has partnered with Hasselblad for its camera, but there’s not much in this first collaboration.The most significant difference between the iPhone and the OnePlus is the software. The OnePlus is broadly similar to the iPhone and the Galaxy, with an OLED screen, Qi charging, the latest processor, and equivalent storage options....

As a Chrome user, you’ve probably installed an extension here and there. If so, you’ve also seen the amount of information that extension needs access to. In some cases, the permissions may seem reasonable, but that’s not always the case. Chrome extensions are divided into three different alert levels. For example, you have High which means it can access everything on your computer and on the site you’re visiting. Medium alert level means it can access most of the data on the sites....