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The days of paying for a copy of a new version of Windows can be finally over, according to an earlier report from Mary Jo Foley from ZDNet, the tech giant is planning to make Windows 9 a free update for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 users. It seems that Microsoft have finally realized that the money isn’t in Windows itself, instead the money is on making the operating system freely available allowing cloud services be more easily accessible to everyone, while boosting Windows 9 adoption by many folds....

Device Drivers are important for the proper functioning of your system hardware, if these drivers get corrupted or somehow stopped functioning then the hardware will stop communicating with Windows. In short, you will face issues with that particular hardware. So in case, you’re facing network-related issues or if you’re not able to connect to the Internet then you would probably run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter. Navigate to Windows Settings (Press Windows Key + I) then click on Update & Security, from the left-hand side menu select Troubleshoot....

As we enter the last month of 2020, Microsoft has revealed the last four games that Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be getting with the Games with Gold program. In December 2020, the company will be making available $74.96 in game value, including The Raven Remastered, Bleed 2 and Saints Row: Gat out of Hell on Xbox One and Xbox Series X (and Series S). Also, through Backwards Compatibility, you’ll be able to play Full Spectrum Warrior and Lego Indiana Jones....

When you connected to a website back in the 90s, you were routed to one server, and that same server replied to you. Traffic was scarce in those days, since not many people were connected to the internet. As time passed, billions more began to connect to the internet and make their own requests to various servers. This was easily solved by coming up with a nifty little concept known as load balancing....

For almost every speaker or set of headphones you can buy, you’ll find a specification for impedance measured in ohms (symbolized as Ω). Seldom do the packaging and included product manuals explain what impedance means or why it matters to you. Impedance is like great rock ’n’ roll. Understanding everything about it is complicated, but you don’t need to understand everything to “get” it. About Speaker Impedance When talking about things like watts, voltage, and power, many audio writers use the analogy of water flowing through a pipe because it’s an analogy that people can visualize and relate to....

A local backup is a quick and easy way of backing up WhatsApp on your phone’s storage. To do a WhatsApp local backup on your phone, you just need to initiate the process through WhatsApp itself. WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging services because of its free and wide array of features, from leisurely chatting to important business transactions. But nobody wants to lose their WhatsApp information. Luckily, there are ways to make sure that it’s kept safe all the time....

Parts of China have 5G access right now, and lots more are coming. The country already leads the world in the mobile market sector, so it makes sense that it’ll reach the top in terms of 5G users. In other words, 5G in China will be a much bigger thing than 5G… well, anywhere. Currently, there are a few primary next-gen players that are bringing about this ultrafast new wireless technology....

Don’t plan on getting your hands on an Xbox Series X or Series S console until June, Microsoft warns. Key Takeaways Microsoft says that shortages of its latest Xbox consoles may last until June. Part of the problem is that scalpers are snapping up whatever stock they can get for resale. If you’re resigned to paying a bit more than retail, the best way to get a new Xbox is to check the website StockX regularly, one observer said....

Apple’s new iPhone 12 mini is likely to find eager buyers among users who have been seeking alternatives to the mushrooming size of mobile phones that dominate the market, experts say. Key Takeaways Apple touts the mini as the ‘smallest and lightest 5G phone in the world.‘The mini features a 5.4-inch display and a 5G connection with pricing starting at $699. There’s a big potential market for small phones, experts say....

If you take your iPad on vacation without a Kingston Nucleum USB-C hub, you’re missing out. Key Takeaways A good USB-C hub can power your iPad and add many extra ports.For travel, these little hubs are perfect.Pick the brand and port selection that suits you. The iPad Air and iPad Pro are many things, but what they most definitely are not is expandable. The solution is a dongle, but you have to pick the right one....

Microsoft is making available the update KB4589212 for computers running Windows 10 20H2 and version 2004 with a microcode patch for Intel processors. The update KB4589212 is meant to patch a recently discovered security vulnerability (CVE-2020-8695) known as “Platypus attack,” which could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information exploiting the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface vulnerability available on Intel processors. However, the microcode update also fixes vulnerabilities described as Vector Register Sampling active (CVE-2020-8696) and Fast store forward predictor (CVE-2020-8698)....

World of Warcraft is one of the most popular MMORPG games of recent times. Developers have been regular since day 1 in terms of providing the players with interesting updates. In the recent 9th expansion, Dragonflight, we were introduced to a whole new region known as the Dragon Isles. Wherein, there are 5 main zones which are The Waking Shores, Ohn’ahran Plains, The Azure Span, Thaldraszus, and The Forbidden Reach. Each of these zones allows players to explore and redeem the rewards they hold....

Microsoft has unveiled the four game titles Xbox Live members are getting in April as part of the Games with Gold Program. During the month of April 2018, Gold subscribers will be downloading over $129 in games, including The Witness, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Cars 2: The Video Game, and Dead Space 2. You can always play all the Xbox 360 games on Xbox One using Backward Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the month of April, Xbox Live Gold members can download The Witness ($39....

Xbox One’s Spring Update is now feature complete, and as Microsoft stabilizes the code for the spring 2018 rollout, the company is now detailing the biggest features and changes coming with this release. (These improvements are already available for participants of the Xbox Insider Program with consoles enrolled in the Alpha ring.) Although the Spring Update won’t redefine the way you play games significantly, it delivers a number of new exciting features and changes....

An app recently approved by the FDA to combat PTSD-related nightmares shows promise but is unlikely to replace medications and other therapies, experts say. Key Takeaways NightWare is an Apple Watch app recently approved by the FDA to relieve PTSD-related nightmares. The results of a study involving NightWare look promising but the app is unlikely to replace drugs and therapy, experts say. The app works by monitoring smartwatch motion and heart rate data and then interrupts sleep with a buzz....

The Apple Studio Display’s webcam is an embarrassment, so why not use an old iPhone as a webcam instead? Even after an update, Apple’s Studio Display still has a terrible picture. Your old iPhone or Android phone has a much better camera than any webcam. Reincubate’s Camo app turns old phones into amazing webcams. As promised, Apple has updated the software behind the soft, washed-out video from the $1,600 Apple Studio Display’s webcam, and the results are in: It’s not really any better....

Let’s take a look at what’s coming in Destiny 2 with Bungie’s 30th anniversary event on December 7th, 2021. Here’s all the new stuff coming with the 30th Anniversary event in Destiny 2. Bungie is turning 30 and all I can think of is wow time flies. Long from their Halo days, Bungie is now solely focusing on Destiny and making it the best it can be. On December 7th, they are celebrating their 30th anniversary by throwing a party in Destiny 2, What comes with it?...

Your iPhone screen shows all kinds of useful information: date and time, notifications, music playback controls. In some cases, the iPhone screen shows different-colored batteries or a thermometer. Each different color battery icon gives you useful information—if you know what it means. It’s important to understand what these icons mean and what you should do when you see them. In at least one case, it can save your iPhone from serious damage....

Part 2 of the Cliffs and Caves update brings some new biomes in Minecraft 1.18. There are 6 sub-biomes that you can find in the mountains. While we have already covered snowy slopes, groves, and meadows, there are still three left to be checked. So let us learn about the other 3 mountain biomes that are Stony Peaks, Jagged peaks, & Frozen peaks in Minecraft 1.18 and where you can find them....

Facebook was founded before any other social media platforms came into existence. It won’t be wrong to say that Facebook is what brought the idea of connecting people through the web to every household in the world. Though it could not stand up against the rising competition, it had established itself as the core of the social media world. From sharing photos on the feed to playing games with friends, it has every element of a successful social networking site with many more features....