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Microsoft has launched the Windows Package Manager (winget), a command line tool to download apps on Windows 10. The manager has been designed for developers in mind, but anyone can use it to install apps using simple commands. The purpose of the package manager is to save you time and frustration by automating the process of searching, downloading, installing, upgrading, and configuring a piece of software on your device. If you ever had to set up a new device or reinstall Windows 10, you know how time consuming is to find the links, download, and reinstall all your apps....

According to recent developments, there is a possibility of Witcher 4 being made, as the Witcher creator Andrzej Sapkowski and CD Projekt RED have come to an agreement that satisfies both the parties. Earlier Andrzej Sapkowski has given the right to develop the Witcher series to CD Projekt RED without thinking too much the effect the game would have on popular culture, as the game grew in popularity a lot of people started appreciating the game....

World of Warcraft is a popular MMORPG game developed by Blizzard. They probably do not want the players to settle for anything less as the 9th expansion of the game has officially rolled out. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is a recent expansion introduced alongside 5 new zones. Obviously, your Dragons play a major role in this game and are known as Dragonflights. Further, there are different types of mounts in this game having their own strengths and abilities....

Social media is a phrase we throw around a lot these days, often to describe what we post on sites and apps like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and others. So you can infer that social media are web-based sites that allow people to interact with each other. But if we use the term to describe a site like Facebook, and also a site like Digg, plus a site like Wikipedia, and even a site like I Can Has Cheezburger, then it starts to get more confusing....

Web3 is a term describing a future internet built on decentralized blockchains, which are the ledger systems currently used by cryptocurrencies. What Is Web3 in Simple Terms? At a very basic level, Web3 is the third stage of internet development where individuals will have more control over the web. To understand exactly what Web3 is, you need to have a basic understanding of the first two stages. The first stage of the internet, Web1, mostly involved users reading static webpages, although forums and message boards did exist....

Key Takeaways Older Kindle models will start to lose their built-in internet access in December. The change comes because mobile carriers are ditching 3G networking technology in favor of newer 4G and 5G networks. Aging Kindles without Wi-Fi won’t be able to connect to the internet at all. Cutting the Cord Don’t worry if you’ve bought a Kindle reading device recently. The newest Kindle devices with 4G will still work, but for older devices that shipped with support for 3G and Wi-Fi, including the Kindle Keyboard (3rd generation), Kindle Touch (4th generation), Kindle Paperwhite (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation), Kindle Voyage (7th generation), and Kindle Oasis (8th generation), only will be able to connect using Wi-Fi....

Now that the 2018 iPad Pro can run iPadOS 16’s Stage Manager, there’s a case to make that it is Apple’s most overpowered piece of hardware ever. The 2018 iPad Pro can now run iPadOS 16’s Stage Manager. The A12X in this model was always too powerful for the software it ran. It is also the most historically-important iPad. For years, Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro has been almost too capable. With every passing year, it has remained just as fast as it was at launch and stayed way ahead of Apple’s software updates....

This article explains the Windows 10 Action Center, also called the Notification Center, and how to use it. The Action Center sends alerts when something requires your attention. What to Know In Taskbar, select Windows Action Center icon > select notification. To dismiss, select Clear all notifications.Adjust notifications: Go to Settings > System > Notifications & Actions > Notifications.Then, to turn app notifications on or off, scroll down to Get Notifications From These Senders....

Ahead of the final release of the October 2020 Update, Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB4579311 for Windows 10 20H2 for devices enrolled in the Release Preview and Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number ten available to testers, and it’s a cumulative update to address several issues. The update KB4579311 bumps the version number to build 19042.572, and according to the company, fixes privilege elevation in win32k, issue creating null ports using the user interface, and problem deletion of critical files in alphabetic order from “%systemroot%\systm32” by the Group Policy service....

Microsoft has just released Windows 10 build 10149 to the Fast ring of updates. This is the fifth build and the software maker is including a number of enhancements, fixes, and changes, but because the new preview is rolling out to the Fast ring, it also means that there are more bugs, issues, and fewer workarounds. Even though, the company is making available Windows 10 Mobile build 10149 to Insiders, it’s also warning users that there are a new known issues that everyone should be aware of before making the decision and installing the new build....

Outside of the regular schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 update KB4551762 to resolve a security problem with devices running version 1909 and 1903. KB4551762 bumps the version number to build 18362.720 and 18363.720 for the May 2019 Update and November 2019 Update respectively, and according to the software giant, the update fixes a network communication protocol (Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 “SMBv3”) issue that provides shared access to files, printers, and serial ports....

Microsoft confirms that Taskbar won’t get the option to change position. The company didn’t scratch the idea, but it said that it’s not important right now. However, the Taskbar for Windows 11 will get many other improvements. During an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on YouTube, Microsoft revealed that the Taskbar won’t get the option to position it at the top of the screen or sides on Windows 11. According to the company, adding a setting to reposition the Taskbar is not important as building and fixing other parts of the OS....

World Of Warcraft players have pointed out disconnections with no fix coming to their aid when the wow51900118 error pops up. This error reads “You have been disconnected followed by the error in brackets. This often happens when players are at a crucial juncture in-game. In order to avoid this annoying aspect of the game, we’ve crafted a few things you can do. Follow this guide to the end to know more about how you can deal with wow51900118 in World of Warcraft and find a suitable fix for it....

A lot of players have come across an issue that results in Xbox Game invites not working in 2023. Because of the said issue, players are rendered unable to invite their friends to join in playing their favorite games together. This makes the error rather frustrating for a lot of players. If you are among the players who are finding it frustrating to deal with the Game invites not working on Xbox, we have got just the guide for you....

Xbox March 2021 Update is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and S. The update adds new settings for FPS Boost and Auto HDR in the settings for supported games. TV Listings has been removed from the OneGuide. Xbox owners can now manage subscriptions within the console from the Account page. Xbox Accessories app now supports the new Xbox Wireless Headset. Microsoft is making available the March 2021 Update for consoles, including Xbox Series X, S, and Xbox One, with new features and changes to improve the gaming experience....

Have you replaced Finder on your Mac with a cool alternative or do you use a plugin to enhance it? As a Mac user, I’m sure you already know just how important Finder is. Unfortunately, many Mac users are not happy with Finder’s default set up, so they often look for a replacement or ways to enhance it. Tools like TotalFinder and Path Finder are popular alternatives. Today we’re going to look at a new Finder enhancement plugin, called XtraFinder....

Smart speakers and other devices that make up the Internet of Things (IoT) could one day get the neural network power to do more with less, researchers say. Key Takeaways New research by MIT scientists points the way to fitting neural networks into tiny devices.MCUNet allows deep learning on systems with limited processing power and memory.The innovation could also allow for smarter, more agile medical devices. A new system called MCUNet allows the design of tiny neural networks on IoT devices, even with limited memory and processing power....

The National Security Agency (NSA) in the United States has made a demonstration to show how easy it is to replicate Facebook’s server. Since then, a media firestorm brewed, and the NSA has been put under a microscope about a possible past imitation of other company websites. This scandal has brought a light to phishing (sometimes mistakenly referred to as “spoofing”) and made a few people aware, but I feel that it’s time to really talk about the issue and disregard the actions of government organizations for a second....

Although many laptops ship with webcams, there are still plenty of reasons to buy an external one. Whether you need it for business meetings, training webinars, video podcasts, or chatting with your family, getting the right high-quality webcam matters. Take these important factors and features into account to find the best one for your needs. Webcam Essentials You Need to Look For Here are some basic features you need to look for when shopping for a new webcam:...

Need free drivers for your hardware but you’re not sure where to look? There are plenty of websites selling programs and services that download drivers for you but, obviously, drivers for free is a better deal. Before looking at where you can download free drivers, know that free drivers are the norm, not the other way around. Don’t let those costly driver download programs and websites fool you with pricey software programs and subscription fees....