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Mac users who pay attention to software updates may have noticed something strange over the past few years: macOS updates have gotten utterly massive. Key Takeaways Big Sur slurped down over 50 GB of software updates in a year, compared to 21.5 GB for Mojave.The smallest update size for M1 Macs is about 3.1 GB.Mac software updates are more reliable than ever. On iOS and older macOS versions, software updates would come in at a few hundred megabytes each, perhaps even smaller for basic fixes....

If you own an ink printer, you’ll know how expensive it is to refill it with ink. After all, it’s just ink; how did it come about to be so expensive? Let’s take a look at the reasons for the high price of ink. 1. “Producing Printer Ink Is a Complicated Process” Unsurprisingly, this is the argument that printer manufacturers give when asked about their high prices. They state that the technology and research that goes behind creating printer ink justifies the high price....

Newly discovered flaws in the Wi-Fi standard reportedly could let hackers steal information from devices. Noted security expert Mathy Vanhoef wrote on his blog recently that programming mistakes in Wi-Fi could affect every Wi-Fi device. However, Vanhoef said that the risk of attacks using the flaws is low because a hacker would have to be nearby. “The biggest risk in practice is likely the ability to abuse the discovered flaws to attack devices in someone’s home network,” Vanhoef wrote....

Ahead of the Microsoft hardware event in New York City, Windows 10 build 10558 leaks onto the internet unveiling a slew of features and improvements over the last public preview. As I previously mentioned the major changes users will see on build 10558 is the inclusion of the new Messaging app and new welcomed improvements to Microsoft Edge. The Messaging app is a long-awaited feature, while the messaging voice and video app was first demoed by Microsoft back in January, it didn’t come included with the release of the operating system....

Microsoft released Windows 10 build 14279 to the Fast ring of updates for PC. The new preview part of the Redstone update includes a number of improvements and changes on Cortana, and the company is also introducing new tweaks in the Lock and Logon screens. In addition, build 14279 brings several new fixes on Microsoft Edge, desktop, and driver crashes that was causing blue screen on certain devices. The new Insider preview ships with a few known issues on Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4, and problems with Kaspersky antivirus, and a number of other issues....

Microsoft begins the roll out of Windows 10 build 16179 for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This new release is part of the Windows 10 Redstone 3 update due later this year, and it includes a few changes and features over the previous build. Windows 10 build 16179, according to the company, continues the efforts to improve battery life with a new Power Throttling feature, and for developers there is a new option to revert changes using a virtual machine with Hyper-V....

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 19559 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the sixth update available for testers, and it’s a small update with changes expected to arrive in future releases of the operating system. Windows 10 build 19559, according to the company, addresses hanging and crashes problems with File Explorer. It resolves user interface (top few pixels of a window getting clipped) using Snap Assist....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20152 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 26 available for the 21H1 update arriving in 2021, and it’s a small update that brings several fixes. Windows 10 build 20152, according to the company, fixes problems that may cause Notepad to disappear after resetting the device, and now the “Windows needs space to continue” dialog will show you the Continue button....

Microsoft is now testing a new update for Windows 10 21H1 in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program. The update is described as KB5005611, and it includes a slew of non-security fixes expected to roll out with the next official cumulative update. The update KB5005611 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 19043.1263, and it addresses language problems with the out-of-box experience (OOBE), system time showing incorrect information, and high processor usage with the DnsCache service....

It probably might not be far from reality to imagine the day that you’d have to say goodbye to the Start button that’s been with us since Windows 95. In fact, you might want to meditate a bit on whether you really want to use Microsoft’s Windows 8, because the company has decided to remove the Start menu from its interface and introduce something else in its place. I don’t know about your reaction, but mine was like, “What the hell is going on with this world?...

Microsoft has announced the four Games with Gold titles that Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers are getting free of charge during the month of October 2020. In the tenth month of the year, members will get $71.96 in value, including Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut and Maid of Sker on Xbox One, and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy and Costume Quest on Xbox 360 through Backwards Compatibility....

Once again we’re getting closer to the holiday season and Microsoft wants you to get an Xbox One. For this holiday season, the software giant is already adding new Xbox bundles “offering unmatched value and choice for gamers”. Here’s the roundup of Xbox bundles for this holiday season: Xbox One 1TB Holiday Bundle Microsoft has made available a new Xbox One bundle for this holiday season which features a 1TB hard drive for $399....

Several vulnerabilities have been found in Wyze Cam security cameras version 1, 2, and 3, which could give attackers access to camera feeds or allow them to execute malicious code. A report from Bitdefender reveals some flaws in Wyze Cam home security cameras that outside parties could exploit. These include a way to access the camera’s SD card, the ability to execute commands remotely, and access to the camera’s video feed....

PvP plays a vital role in taking your Lost Ark experience to the next level. There are plenty of opportunities to duel with your friends, other strangers, and even different modes like Team Deathmatch, Elimination, and more. But sometimes you may have noticed the PvP menus showing new alerts like “Fever Time”. So what does actually mean, and how does this change your gameplay. To understand all of this, let’s look at what is Fever Time in Lost Ark PvP & what are the rewards....

We’re nearly done with the first month of the year, and the holidays have since past. Now it’s time to think about future purchases for the year. Smart home gadgets were really coming on strong in 2019, with security cameras, smart lights, and smart speakers. That trend is bound to continue this year. What is the first smart home gadget you plan to buy in 2020? Our Opinion For Elsie, it has to be a smart plug....

watchOS is the software that makes your Apple Watch work. Much like macOS runs your MacBook, tvOS runs your Apple TV, and iOS runs your iPad and iPhone, watchOS, based on iOS, was first released along with the original Apple Watch in April of 2015. The interface was a new one for Apple, with a home screen containing little round icons for all the apps the Apple Watch can run and a new Digital Crown button that rotates and can be pushed....

Valheim is the newest kid on the block in the survival game genre. It however is not one to be messed with as players have taken a liking to it with it becoming Steam’s top-selling game. This has obviously got the console community up in arms as they are feeling left out. Awwww. Many gamers are enquiring about the game’s availability on platforms such as PS, XBOX, or Switch. Will Valheim be available on consoles?...

Iron nuggets are one of the most needed resources in Animal Crossing New Horizons and this will allow you to craft and upgrade your weapons and other tools in the game. Iron nuggets aren’t available in plain sight and you have to find them. This guide will show you where to find iron nuggets in Animal Crossing New Horizons. How to Get Iron Nuggets for Crafting Tools The best thing about Animal Crossing is the fact that you do not need any special tool to look for iron nuggets in the game, all you need is either your flimsy axe or your flimsy shovel and you need to break open every rock that you find on your village....

Genshin Impact is about to get the first update 1.1 shortly. The update will add a lot of content including new quests, areas, items, and heroes. Just a day back, we saw a new mysterious character who was featured in an Aster Event Party 3 video. Today we will discuss that mysterious Umbrella Man character who is called Scaramouche in Genshin Impact. Who is Scaramouche in Genshin Impact? Scaramouche in Genshin Impact is sixth of the eleven Fatui Harbingers....

Windows 10 version 2004 (known as the May 2020 Update) will give users more control over optional updates. As part of the 20H1 development, starting with Windows 10 build 18980, the Windows Update settings page includes a new “View optional updates” link that opens a new page that allows you to view and decide which optional updates to install on your device manually. Optional updates are those updates that are not essential to the operation of Windows 10....