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Windows 11 21H2 update KB5018483 rolls out in the Release Preview Channel. Microsoft begins testing the Taskbar context menu with the Task Manager option. The update brings a bunch of fixes and several improvements. Microsoft has made available the Windows 11 build 22000.1163 as the update KB5018483 for devices running version 21H2 (original release) as an optional update through the Release Preview Channel. This update brings a slew of fixes and updates for existing features....

Windows 11 will include a new Smart Clipboard feature. The feature appears hidden on build 22563 available in the Dev Channel. Smart Clipboard is a placeholder and its functionality is unclear. Microsoft is working on a new clipboard interface for Windows 11. According to a Tweet from FireCube (@FireCubeStudios), the latest preview on Windows 11 (build 22563) includes a new “Smart Clipboard” interface that is part of the “SmartActionsUX.”...

By now many users have downloaded and tested Windows 8 Developer Preview and we all are getting used to the new graphical users interface (GUI) — Metro style. What a lot of users are now wondering is: How do I bring back the classic Start menu? Where is it? -Well, apparently the classic Start menu in the developer preview didn’t go away, it is still there. In the case that you want to test the Windows 8 Developer Preview without the new Start screen, follow the steps below to bring back the good old Start menu:...

Nearly all modern video games feature some online functionality whether it be multiplayer modes, scoreboards, or downloadable content. To access this content, you need either a wired or wireless internet connection, but which is the better option for online gaming? The answer depends on your budget and personal preferences. Overall Findings Choosing between a wired and wireless network depends mainly on how serious you are as a gamer. If you require speed and consistent, reliable connections, then you will almost certainly need a wired broadband connection....

For your Xbox or PC to reach the online multiplayer games on the Xbox network, your router needs to understand which port numbers should be opened to relay the appropriate information through the network. In most cases, NAT technology eliminates the need for manually configuring port-forwarding details for the Xbox to communicate with the internet. However, if NAT isn’t working or if you need to set up the ports manually for some other reason, you can do it....

This article describes the Xvid-encoded video file format, including how to open an XVID file and how to convert one to a different video format like MP4 or MKV. What to Know An XVID file is an Xvid-encoded video file.Open one with VLC, MPlayer, or DivX Plus Player.Convert to MP4, MKV, AVI, etc., online with Convertio.co or offline with Miro Video Converter. What Is an XVID File? An XVID file uses the Xvid codec....

YouTube Music has officially hit the 50 million subscriber mark, making it the third-largest music streaming service based on subscribers. In a blog post announcing the milestone on Thursday, YouTube pointed out that its capability to reach 50 million subscribers in six years makes it the fastest-growing music subscription service, as reported by a MIDIA research study. According to the study, Google’s YouTube Music grew by 60% in 2020. YouTube Music’s success could be its unique offerings, such as a smart search feature, which allows users to look for songs based on the lyrics, phrases, and identifiers....

Unfortunately for Linux fans, screen tearing is, and has been, a persistent annoyance that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. There are a couple of factors enabling the longevity of the screen tearing issue. First, and probably most obviously, is the dated, broken, and bloated X server. Even with the progress of Wayland, X is here to stay for the immediate future. Next is the strange and inconsistent graphics driver picture....

Playing Nier Replicant for the past few days would have made you tired of these Side Quests. That is where we step in to help you by making some quests easier for you. One such quest is the “Item Unknown” quest. Like its name, the quest itself will make you scratch your head. The quest is not long like others but only if you solve the riddle. The Nier franchise is famous for its riddles and this one lives up to its name....

Learning how much an iPhone costs isn’t as simple as checking Apple’s website for the listed price of the latest iPhone. That’s because the cost of buying an iPhone depends on several factors, and you also need to account for any monthly charges from your wireless provider. So we’ll do the math to help figure out an iPhone’s true cost. The Cost of the Latest iPhones An iPhone’s primary cost factor is the price of the phone itself....

Sims 4 Cottage Living expansion brings the features of befriending or raising farm animals and embracing village life. The Creature Keeper is a newly added character that will help you dress your animals so that they look even cuter. So, if you are wondering where to find the local Creature Keeper location in Sims 4 and how to dress animals in Cottage Living, this guide will give you all the answers....

There are various specialist roles in Red Dead Online that unlocks different missions in the game. The collector is one such role that allows you to collect and sell items. If you are planning to pursue the role of a Collector, Madam Nazar is the most important NPC you should care about. Madam Nazar is a fortune teller in the game who gives you the collector’s license. You can then collect and trade items with her to get valuable profit....

Several times, you have reached the login window for any of your favorite apps or websites but cannot recall your password. And the browser also does not autofill the saved password for you. It can be frustrating. If you have also come across this similar problem, don’t worry! This article will help you understand where to find passwords on Mac and how to find passwords on Mac. Also, keep reading this article to learn how to find WiFi passwords on Mac and how to find passwords on Mac Chrome....

Apple is working on a new, larger 15-inch version of the MacBook Air. It’ll be the first time in Apple’s history that it makes a large-screen, non-pro laptop. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a big-screen MacBook Air late next year. A 15-inch Air should cost at least $1,000 less than the 16-inch MacBook Pro.A bigger screen is perfect for remote workers. A report from the seemingly clairvoyant analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the new MacBook will be ready for sale late in 2023, will use the same power adapter as the current MacBook Air, and may not even be called a “MacBook Air....

India’s government plans to create an ‘indigenous’ operating system (OS) to rival iOS and Android. Key Takeaways India wants to create its own home-grown mobile operating system.Relying on other countries’ tech for critical infrastructure is a security risk. Creating a new mobile OS is hard; getting people to switch might be even harder. Currently, there are only two alternatives for phone operating systems, both of which are controlled by US companies in California (iOS and Android)....

Music services like iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify make it easy to create and organize music libraries of your favorite songs. Each song in your library has music metadata, which categorizes information about the song’s title, genre, when it was released, and more. Here’s a deeper look at how to view and edit music metadata. What Is Music Metadata? Music metadata is also referred to as ID3 tags, which are the containers that hold metadata information....

Imagine if there was a way to follow new posts and articles from almost any website or blog. Guess what? There already is: RSS. Key Takeaways Facebook will let you turn off algorithmic ranking in your news feed.It’s easy to follow new news posts from almost any site, using RSS.RSS could benefit from a big-name service to make it popular again. Facebook has added new settings for tweaking your news feed to give the simplest and most understandable view of all—a timeline view....

Although Microsoft released the last version of Windows 10 for the year, it doesn’t mean that the company will stop working. New leaked screenshots reveals that Windows 10 build 9888 is making its way around a closed channel and shows the company bumping the kernel version number to 10.0. Since Windows Vista, the kernel version of the operating system has been in the 6.x.xxx range, Windows 7 was introduced with the 6....

Only days after releasing a PC and Mobile preview of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 14342 to the Slow ring, and Windows 10 Mobile receives a minor update to build 14342.1003 in the Fast ring. The company is even making available cumulative update (KB3158988) for the latest pre-release of the operating system with some important fixes. Although build 14342 for PC in the Slow ring doesn’t bring any significant changes, it’ll give an opportunity for Insiders in the Slow ring to check out all the new features coming in the Anniversary Update....

Out of its regular schedule, and after launching the May 2019 Update, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4497934 to address a slew of issues with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809. KB4497934 bumps the version number to build 17763.529, and according to the company fixes networking problems, and addresses issues with Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Office, BitLocker, file sharing, and much more. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing a similar update for Windows 10 version 1803, April 2018 Update....