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Microsoft has just rolled out to Windows 10 Mobile build 10136 to the Fast ring of updates. In the fourth build, the software giant is including a number of features and enhancements of the previous build. However, because the new preview is being release to the Fast ring, it also means more bugs, issues, and fewer workarounds. Although, Microsoft is making available Windows 10 Mobile build 10136 to Windows Insiders, the company warns that there are a number of known issues that everyone should be aware of before installing the new build....

Windows 10 gets update KB5011487 for versions 21H2, 21H1, 20H2. Update KB5011493 fixes the file deletion problem using the recovery tools. It also ships with all the non-security fixes and improvements available with the update KB5010415. Windows 10 versions 1909, 1809, 1607, and 1507 are also getting updates. In the third Patch Tuesday update of 2022, Microsoft is releasing the update KB5011487 for devices running Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements....

Microsoft releases out-of-band update KB5016138 for Windows 11. Also, Windows 10 is getting the KB5016139 update. These two updates fix the same problem for ARM-based devices. Computers that aren’t affected won’t receive the update. Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5016138 as an out-of-band update for Windows 11 to address a critical vulnerability issue. At the same time, the company is also releasing the same patch as update KB5016139 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2....

Although Windows 7 devices have been receiving warnings about the end of support for many months, starting January 15, 2020, Microsoft will be making the notifications full screen to make sure that you’re fully aware that the operating system is no longer supported and understand the risks of malware, attacks, and compatibility issues running an operating system without support. The notification will read “your Windows 7 PC is out of support,” and it’ll stay on the screen until you decide the option to dismiss it manually....

To use Microsoft subscriptions such as Xbox Live Gold, Game Pass, and more, you will have to redeem gift cards or digital codes. These codes have 25 characters and have numbers as well as letters. If you are having trouble redeeming this code, here’s how to fix the Xbox gift code not working issue. Xbox Gift Code Redeem Not Working Error Fix In case the Xbox digital code/gift card you have is not working and you are not sure why go through the steps below....

This article explains how to access a Yandex.Mail account in email programs using IMAP. Instructions work with most email programs supporting IMAP. What to Know Enable IMAP. Go to All settings gear (⚙) > All settings > Email clients > ensure From the imap.yandex.com server via IMAP is checked.Incoming settings: IMAP Server: imap.yandex.com, Port: 993, TLS/SSL: Yes. Use full email address for username.Outgoing settings: SMTP server: smtp.yandex.com, Port: 465, TLS/SSL: Yes....

There are countless note-taking apps available for iOS, and many of them come with unique features that set them apart from the rest of the bunch. But even with all those unique features, not many are bold enough to claim that they are worthy alternatives to Evernote. Zoho Notebook is one of the few that does. It’s a beautiful free app (also available for Android). If you are currently looking for a nice notebook app or an alternative to Evernote, you should at least give this one a try....

A compressed file is any file with the compressed attribute turned on. Using the compressed attribute is one way to compress a file down to a smaller size to save on hard drive space, and can be applied in a few different ways (which we talk about below). Most Windows computers are configured by default to display compressed files in blue text in normal file searches and in folder views....

Are you confused between Reboot vs. Reset vs. Restart? Don’t know what is the difference between reboot and restart? Don’t worry, in this guide we will answer all your queries, just read along! We have entered the digital age, where it has become impossible to even imagine a day without interacting with any form of technology. But we have also learned to accept that some of these devices might fail inadvertently at some or other point....

USB OTG is the short form of USB On-The-Go that helps connecting peripheral devices to each other. It has been around since quite a while but many people have never heard about it. You can do some really clever things using USB OTG . In this article I will let you know what USB OTG is and how you can use it. USB OTG grew from the increasing need for portable devices to be able to communicate with each other as the culture of technology moves away from a PC-centric world....

Even though technology makes things much easier for us, that doesn’t stop us from wanting things even easier. For this reason some of us look towards automating some of the tasks that we seem to be doing repeatedly. It’s the whole basis behind IFTTT. For that reason, we asked some of our writers what mindless tasks they automate on their computers or mobiles to make things easier for them, whether it’s with IFTTT or through a different process....

Christmas is coming and it’s quite possible you are considering to buy a smart toy for your kid, niece/nephew, or any other kid that’s special to you. While smart toys are cute, don’t forget about their dark side. You must know the privacy and security risks associated with smart toys and think twice if the risks are worth the benefit. 1. Privacy and Security Risks of Smart Toys Every now and then, some organization issues a warning to parents about the dangers of Internet-connected toys for kids....

By now, most people are used to HDTV, and a growing number are making the jump to 4K Ultra HD TV. There is a lot of hype about 4K Ultra HD TVs. These sets deliver higher resolution images, but there is more to take into consideration that determines what you can actually see on the screen. Three main factors affect the ability to see the difference between HD and Ultra HD: Screen Size, Seating Distance, and Content....

Cyberpunk 2077 allows you to choose between three life paths. The life or backstory of your character depends on the life path that you should choose. The three life paths available in the game are Nomad, Corporate, and Street Kid. Each life path provides V with a different set up ranging from dialogues to the starting point. If you are wondering which life path should you choose in Cyberpunk 2077, you are in the right place....

TikTok is a social networking app that is getting increasingly popular with people of all ages. It is incredibly simple to sign up for a TikTok account to start having fun making short and entertaining videos and viewing videos by other users. Many users, however, have complained that they cannot sign in to TikTok accounts or asked why is TikTok making me sign up. If you are someone looking for tips about the same, read this guide till the end....

With 4 million copies sold in three weeks and its rapid ascent to become Steam’s second-most-played game, Valheim has experienced unprecedented success, but that’s not due to expensive marketing or overpromising, experts say. Key Takeaways Valheim continues to break records as it nears the end of its first month of early access.Experts say the game’s success was built on providing a solid base for gamers to enjoy without promising something revolutionary....

Ahead of the official release, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19041.172 as cumulative update KB4552455 for devices running version 2004 (preview). KB4552455 is a small update that bumps the version number to build 19041.172, and according to the company fixes an issue that prevents the Windows logo key + J keyboard shortcut from giving focus to certain Windows tips. Download Windows 10 build 19041.172 Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 19041....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19645 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 24 available for testers, and it’s a minor release with only a few improvements. Windows 10 build 19645, according to the software giant, introduces support for Nested Virtualization for AMD processors, which is the ability to run virtual machines within another virtual machine. In addition, starting with this flight, Microsoft is removing its custom Linux kernel, part of the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2, from the Windows 10 image, and instead it’ll make it available through Windows Update....

Build 20136 is now rolling out for Windows 10 devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 42 that Microsoft is making available to testers with some new features and improvements coming in future releases. According to the company, Windows 10 build 20236 adds the ability to change the refresh rate of a display from the Advanced display settings page from the “Display” settings....

Microsoft recently announced that it’ll be discontinuing its Rooms feature for Windows Phone on a new effort to focus on new features that will help Windows 10 better to stay in touch with people they care about. Today, on a leaked video from Microsoft Place (a non-Microsoft affiliated website) demonstrates a new app called “People Sense”, which seems to be the replacement for Rooms in Windows 10 for phones. The People Sense app has quite a few features including:...