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A new federal plan to provide high-speed service at a steep discount to low-income users is a desperately needed step to help close the digital divide, experts say. The White House has announced a new federal plan to provide high-speed service at a steep discount to low-income consumers. Experts say the plan could help 40 percent of the country connect to broadband and help bridge the digital divide. The plan would cost qualifying households no more than $30 per month....

Windows 10 22H2 is now broadly available for compatible devices. According to the company, version 22H2 has no critical issues. It should now be safe to upgrade from version 20H2, 21H1, or 21H2 to version 22H2. Microsoft is making Windows 10 22H2 (2022 Update) fully available starting November 18, 2022. Although version 22H2 officially launched on October 18, 2022, the update was unavailable for many hardware and software configurations. However, after several weeks, the company has now entered the final phase of the rollout and quietly updated its health dashboard page to reflect that the update has now been “designated for broad deployment” status....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18885 to testers with devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the ninth preview releasing as part of the 20H1 development, and it delivers a small number of changes and fixes. Windows 10 build 18885, according to the company addresses the issue preventing devices on build 18362.53 (May 2019 Update) to switch to the new development. In addition, this flight is expanding dictation support to more languages, including English (Canada), English (UK), English (Australia), English (India), French (France), French (Canada), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), Portuguese (Brazil), and Chinese (Simplified, China)....

Windows 10 build 21370 is now available in the Dev Channel. This update brings AAC support over Bluetooth and better UI to connect headsets and mics. Also, the flight introduces tweaks for the touch keyboard and File Explorer. Build 21370 for Windows 10 is now rolling out for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is preview number 72 that Microsoft is making available to testers, and it is a minor update with new features and improvements....

Windows 10 Mobile build 10166 rolls out through the Fast ring of updates, Microsoft makes the announcement only a day after releasing Windows 10 build 10166 also to the Fast ring of updates, but for PCs. What’s interesting about is that today both versions of the operating system have the same build number. The software maker points out that the new release brings a number of “small changes and feature tweaks”, and like in previous builds the major focus is on adding “improvements to the core quality”....

On March 2nd, Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.122 to the Slow ring. The new release is simply a cumulative update that includes several fixes different problems based on feedback and improves the upgrade experience from Windows Phone 8.1. In addition, build 10586.122 also bring support for four additional Windows handsets on the Current Branch for Insiders, including the MCJ Madosma Q501, BLU Win HD W510U, BLU Win HD LTE X150Q, and ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fierce XL....

The May 2019 Update, version 1903, for Windows 10 is arriving towards the end of May, and in this walkthrough video, we dive into the best new features and changes. Windows 10 version 1903, codenamed 19H1, is the seventh feature that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s an incremental update that delivers subtle improvements and several new features, including a new system light theme that expands to the Start menu, taskbar, Action Center, and other elements....

Although Windows 11 has a set of default settings that will suit most users, it’s not a perfect configuration. However, it’s possible to change most settings to make the experience more functional with fewer distractions while taking advantage of old and new features that otherwise may go unnoticed. For instance, you can change the icon alignment in the Taskbar to the original left side and remove the Widgets icon to remove distractions....

Windows 11 22H2 update KB5022303 (build 22621.1105) rolls out in the stable channel. The update KB5022287 brings the build number to 22000.1455 for version 21H2. This release ships with some fixes and improvements, with no new features. Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5022303 for Windows 11 22H2 (build 22621.1105) as the first Patch Tuesday of 2023 in the stable channel, and the update KB5022287 for version 21H2 with various fixes and improvements....

Microsoft officially has released Windows 11, and it will be available via a staggered rollout. On Tuesday, Microsoft began rolling out the release of Windows 11, starting with computers running Windows 10 and those that launched with a preloaded version of Windows. Microsoft says that users will be notified of their eligibility over the coming months, and it’s aiming to complete the rollout sometime in mid-2022. Windows 11 introduces a number of changes to Microsoft’s core operating system, including a new Start Menu and a few other notable interface changes....

While you might have an extensive DVD collection, you may not always have an easy way to take those DVDs with you when you travel. WinX DVD Ripper seeks to make digitizing your DVD collection quick and simple. Whether you want to store home movies on mobile devices or keep kids’ fingers off your DVDs, this impressive tool is the perfect solution. This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Digiarty Software....

In recent hours, Microsoft has released more details about Xbox Series X and Xbox S Series. On the pages dedicated to the two consoles, it was revealed that the Xbox Series X will weigh 9.8 pounds, while the Xbox Series S will weigh 4.25 pounds. From this information, it is confirmed that the Xbox Series X version is significantly lighter than Series X. The All-Digital version of the new Xbox console will also be lighter than the Xbox One S, which weighed 6....

This article explains what the i is on an Apple Watch and how to use it for pairing. Instructions apply to all Apple Watch models and watchOS versions. What to Know The circled i on an Apple Watch stands for Information and is used to pair or re-pair Apple Watches & iPhones.To unpair with the i: In the Watch app, tap the i icon next to the watch you want to unpair....

The Mtalk app by Messagenet is a VoIP service for mobile Android phones and tablet PCs that comes with one difference. It assigns a personal web address to you that is the means for the world to contact you. It replaces a phone number and a username, and it includes a lot of features. The advantages of the web address over the phone number or simple username or nickname include that it can help protect your private number, and it can be good for businesses with a callable web presence....

Spying and phone tapping are easier than ever due to the wealth of data captured and stored on devices such as smartphones. From our communications to the locations we visit and the social networks we frequent, our phones contain sensitive information about us and our activities. Devices such as the iPhone contain features that protect digital privacy and prevent government spying. Use a VPN for Web Browsing Web browsing is an activity most everyone does on a phone, so it’s one of the first things that should be safeguarded to prevent iPhone spying....

WhatsApp will soon let you send messages to yourself. Goodbye to-do list. WhatsApp joins Signal and iMessage in letting you message yourself.Self-messaging is great for reminders but might not replace a to-do list.Encrypted messaging apps are more secure than email. There are plenty of ways to remind yourself to do something. You might tell Siri or another phone assistant; you might add an item to a to-do list or reminders app....

Lost Ark is an amazing MMORPG that a player can enjoy. Being an MMORPG, there are many Tasks, Quests, Dungeon Raids, etc that the players will be doing. Among those objectives, collecting Masterpieces will be one of them. Masterpieces are Collectible items in the game that the player should be getting as soon as they can. Why? Well, that’s because you can get some early game rewards to help you progress through the game....

It’s not just humans that use virtual reality (VR) gear. Scientists are putting virtual reality gear on mice to study their cognition.Animals ranging from cows to chickens have gotten VR gear for research purposes. Some scientists say VR could make farm animals happier and more productive. Chinese scientists have invented a VR platform for mice, according to a new study. The six-screened setup with virtual environments is intended to study how rodents think....

Although trackpad gestures has been around for a while, they worked very differently because PC manufactures were the ones building the gestures. But in Windows 10 things are changing as Microsoft is now adding its own trackpad gestures to make users more productive in the upcoming release of the operating system. During the TechEd Europe 2014 keynote, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore showed off the new trackpad gestures users will be getting soon in Windows 10 for testers....

Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, is the next major release available starting May 27. This is the first of two feature updates coming in 2020, and it’s an update that ships with a new set of features and improvements to tweak and enhance the overall experience. Although this new version is not a massive update that will significantly change the way you use computers, it’s a small update that includes a slew of incremental improvements and some small features around optimization, security, and productivity....