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Microsoft releases update KB5011831 for Windows 10 21H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19044.1679. The update KB5011831 improves servicing for Secure Boot. This release also brings a lot of improvements and fixes. Initially released as build 19044.1682, now the update is available as build 19044.1682. As part of the next Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft is making the update KB5011831 for devices running Windows 10 21H2 (and versions 21H1 and 20H2) as an optional install in the Stable Channel....

Windows 8 Beta: Microsoft is planning to introduce more improvements. You can expect to see a better Start screen, Apps screen, jump lists and live tiles in the beta release. In a new blog post from Building Windows 8 site, Microsoft is letting users know that they are listening and paying attention to all the feedback, comments, and in the web reactions on Windows 8. Customization improvements on the Metro Start screen The software giant is in the works to let users customize the Start screen with more options in Windows 8 Beta....

Microsoft added better video and audio file format support in Windows 8. Most common media formats are supported and some are limited in Windows RT — for devices like the new Microsoft’s Surface tablet. So far Windows 8 is promising to be a pretty amazing operating system with a hand full of new features, new immersive and beautiful UI, and simple to use. But there is one thing that has been constantly an issue in all OSs, which is file format compatibility out of the box....

Witness all 7 Banshee moments in a single run of Wrath of the Bride in the Ominous Portent Challenge in Overwatch 2. While we know that Moira is the Banshee in this case, many are curious to find out what does this specific challenge mean? Well, for this, you need teamwork. Here’s a guide that will help you complete the objective and obtain the Tarot Reading voice line by Kiriko....

Vector graphics are almost like normal images. They’re just slightly different, and it’s enough to make them confusing to plenty of folks. Let’s describe the best way to work with vector graphics in macOS and the solutions to common problems that first-time graphic editors can run into. What Are Vector Graphics? While vector graphics show graphic content, they are not images – they’re math. Vector graphics are represented by the complex interactions of multiple mathematical formulas and calculations....

Definition: X10 is an industry-standard for home automation networks. The technology behind X10 was developed over several decades and remains viable today despite the advancement of other standards. Originally designed to work only over home power lines, it can utilize either wired or wireless communication methods. X10 Equipment An X10 home automation environment manages sensors and controls devices that communicate with each other and run various household appliances. X10 devices most commonly interface with:...

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox title lineup as part of the Games with Gold program for March 2020. During the third month of the year, Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be getting over $94.96 plus in value, including Batman: The Enemy Within – The Complete Season, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, and Sonic Generations. As usual, 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....

Zmodo Greet Smart Doorbell Relatively easy to install Limited audio and video lag Good audio quality on both ends—from device and app Premium look Difficult to set up on some Wi-Fi HD image, but not as high definition as many competitors No tools included in the kit The Zmodo Greet Smart Doorbell is a well-designed video doorbell and relatively easy to install, set up, and use. Since it’s no longer the brand’s newest offering, it can be had at a discount, which makes it a compelling option....

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) is a protocol used in VoIP communications, allowing users to make voice and video calls, mostly for free. Why Use SIP? SIP allows people around the world to communicate using their computers and mobile devices over the internet. It is an important part of Internet Telephony and allows you to harness the benefits of VoIP (voice over IP), providing a rich communication experience. The most interesting benefit of SIP is how it cuts down on communication costs....

DirectX is a collection of APIs, or application programming interfaces, used by software to render multimedia content and communicate with graphical hardware. DirectX’s major component API, Direct3D, handles communications between software and graphics hardware. Because all hardware is different, using a standardized library of functions and calls to communicate with your graphics card speeds up game development. This is called hardware abstraction, and it’s the chief job of the API....

Windows 10 version 1803, or as it’s known in testing circles, “Redstone 4,” is the fifth major update to Windows 10 and the third installment of the Creators Update series. Set to launch this April, the Spring Creators Update brings a host of new features for Windows 10 and various improvements. Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming Feature Update. New Features Timeline Microsoft announced Timeline for Windows 10 in the Fall Creators Update but held off implementing it until now....

The camera battery has evolved, and more is involved now than picking up a pack of AAs at the drugstore. Many cameras use specific batteries that can only be found at camera or computer stores. Proprietary vs. Common Batteries Most cameras now require a certain style of battery for a particular camera. Battery styles vary by both manufacturer and camera model. Although many cameras can use alkaline batteries, they have a short life, so whether you use proprietary batteries or batteries from the drugstore, rechargeable is the name of the game....

Despite the fact that fiber is amazingly fast, it’s not necessarily delivering the speed it promises to at least a few people. Everyone loves having a fast connection, but an even faster one beats everything else! The moment you get a 100 Mbps downstream connection, you want to quickly test the line to see how fast you can download enormous files. It’s in that moment that you might come to the realization that your 100 Mbps line isn’t giving you all that much speed....

What’s more portable and way more likely to be left charging on the edge of a table than a MacBook? An iPad! The next iPad Pro may feature Mac-like MagSafe ports.This would free up the existing USB-C port for data-only duties. The iPad is even more suited to MagSafe than the Mac. There’s talk of MagSafe coming to the iPad, and it’s easy to assume this is the iPhone kind of MagSafe, which is essentially just a Qi charging puck that sticks to the back of the phone using magnets....

Adobe’s Lightroom may be sold as a pro-level photo-editing app, but it is also the best photo library software around, even for folks who love Apple’s Photos app. Key Takeaways Lightroom is Adobe’s professional photo editing and cataloging app.You can run Lightroom on pretty much any computer or mobile device.Lightroom has all the features of Apple’s Photos app, but is easier to use, and has more tools. Specifically, we’re talking about Lightroom mobile for your phone or iPad, and Lightroom CC for your Mac or Windows computer....

Four generations in, Sony has established that it knows how to make a game box. The PlayStation 4 was the first console I ever preordered, and I put my name in for its successor as soon as I could get the overwhelmed site I was trying to order it from to accept my information. Key Takeaways The PlayStation 5 is a super-powerful console with fast load times and a promising library....

The latest Apple Watch update offers new watch faces, but many users still aren’t satisfied with the selection. Key Takeaways Apple offers a bunch of new options for Apple Watch faces with its latest update. The new Portraits watch face uses portrait photos shot on iPhone. Google’s Wear OS for smartwatches offers a lot more customization than Apple. Watch OS 8 brings new looks to Apple Watch with world time and portraits faces....

Each and every operation that occurs on your computer adds or removes information from the registry. Over time, this creates volumes of fragmented data that can cause your PC to run slower than usual. Defragmenting the Windows registry may improve your hard disk drive’s (HDD) response time to application and file requests. Solid-state drives (SSD) don’t support defragmenting, but you will benefit from registry optimization. Want to speed up your Windows PC?...

Microsoft has begun the rollout of Windows 10 build 17733 to PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the twenty third preview available as part of the Redstone 5 development, and it’s another minor update that only includes fixes and small improvements, as the company is now in the stages of finalizing the update for its September-October launch. Windows 10 build 17733, according to Microsoft, ships the finalized version of the new dark theme for File Explorer....

Microsoft says that the Edge web browser for Windows 10 will include support for Dolby Audio. The company announced today that Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 will have support for Dolby Audio format for websites that have HTML5, MSE, and EME support. According to the software giant, Edge will have support for Dolby Audio Plus format that offers “crisp and clear audio in a broad range of channel configurations”, and Edge will be the first browser to support such audio format....