Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 17711 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring and Skip Ahead lane of the Windows Insider Program. This is the eighteenth preview rolling out as part of the Redstone 5 development, and it delivers a new set of features and improvements. Windows 10 build 17711, according to the company brings some new visual improvements to Microsoft Edge, changes on the display settings, and Registry editor....
Microsoft is making available Windows 10 build 18237 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring with the Skip Ahead option of the Windows Insider Program. This is the fifth test preview rolling out as part of the 19H1 (version 1903) development expected to arrive in spring 2019. Windows 10 build 18237, according to the company, is a small update that adds an acrylic effect, part of Fluent Design, to the sign-in background....
Microsoft releases update KB5018482 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 as a preview. The update KB5018482 introduces a slew of fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now making available the update KB5018482 for Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements in the stable channel as an optional install. The update KB5018482 bumps the version number to build 19042.2193 (20H2), 19043.2193 (21H1), and 19044.2193 (21H2), and according to the official changes, it addresses problems with the upgrade process, Microsoft Direct3D 9 games, Microsoft Edge, and more....
Microsoft kicked off the holiday season with Windows 11 users by releasing a new custom holiday-themed (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year) wallpaper. The desktop background was created in collaboration with Kervin Brisseaux, creative director of Haitian American. The Windows 11 wallpaper is an “abstract artwork,” which “merges the updated design of Windows 11 with the magical, vibrant nature of the holidays.” “The light and bright elements of the visual story Brisseaux imagined for his background track with the new color palette and softer, more approachable graphics of Windows 11,” the company explains....
Microsoft’s most recognized operating system in the world (Windows XP) turns 10 years old today — October 25, 2011. Ten years have passed since Windows XP was first released for general availability, and how much technology has changed since a decade ago. Looking back 10 years in past, I don’t recall streaming all of my music, watching my TV shows right from a laptop wirelessly connected to the internet, or using a flash drive in the camera to take pictures and record HD videos with a device that fits in the palm of my hand; definitely many big changes have happened....
WWE 2K20 performed horribly at launch and this could have been the second most disastrous launch of 2019, the developers had promised that they would patch the glitches and get an update out as soon as possible. There is a new update called Wasteland Wanderers and it has a ton of new features. While they did try to fix the issues, the damage was done and WWE 2K20 seemed like it could never bounce back, so to bring players back to the game 2K decided to change the entire outlook of the game and bring a Mad Max vibe to the game....
Xbox Cloud gaming is one of the best features of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Using this feature, you can now play your favorite games without needing to use a phone at all. Play your favorite games on the go without having to skip large amounts of gaming time. In this guide, we have listed some of the best games that have translated well into this format from console to smartphone easily....
Following the Gamescom announcement, Microsoft today starts rolling out the August update for Xbox One to everyone. Although, Xbox One owners aren’t getting all the new features Microsoft revealed last week, the console is getting the following enhancements: Revamped Activity feed: The interface now has changed to shows a single column scrolling list to allow more content to be viewable. Users can now like and comment feed items, share game clips or anything else with friends or everyone....
Parallels has announced a new version of its virtual machine (VM) software for macOS, which claims to make it easier than ever to run Windows 11 on Apple Silicon. Recently released Parallels Desktop 18 can roll out Windows virtual machines (VM) in a single click.The app boasts impressive performance improvements allowing users to play Windows-only games inside VMs.Since Apple Silicon is based on the ARM architecture, it deploys Windows for ARM, which experts suggest isn’t as polished as the regular release....
If you look around you, you see computers and mobile devices all around. It’s hard to believe then that there’s a drought going on, yet that’s what a new video is telling us. Two of the most famous names in the computer industry, Zuckerberg and Gates, are highlighted in a video touting the coolness factor of being a computer programmer. This initiative is headed up by brothers Hadi and Ali Partovi, entrepreneurs behind the non-profit Code....
Twitter is currently testing a new feature to allow users to download a backup of every tweet they’ve ever made, feature that the company has promised would be available by the end of 2012. The microblogging site is just starting to roll out the new feature and it is, at the moment, only available for a really small percentage of users, but hopefully soon will be available for all users across the globe....
First introduced by Microsoft in 2015, Windows Continuum is an app that lets you use your smartphone like a PC. You can connect it to an external monitor and run productivity apps like Microsoft Office, check your email, schedule appointments, and more, while still using your phone as normal. Available only for certain compatible phones like the Lumia 950, the feature has potential for people who work on-the-go, but it has some limitations....
Retina Display is the name for the high-resolution screen technology Apple uses on various models of the iPhone, iPad, and other Apple products. It was introduced with the iPhone 4 in June 2010. Read on to understand what Retina Display is, how it’s different from other screens, and what products use it. What Is Retina Display? Retina Display smooths the jagged edges of the screen’s pixels and makes images seem more natural....
Abbreviated VGA, Video Graphics Array is a standard type of connection for video devices such as monitors and projectors. Generally, it refers to the types of cables, ports, and connectors used to connect monitors to video cards. While this technology is still in use today, it’s rapidly being replaced by newer interfaces like DVI and HDMI. VGA Technical Details Below are some technical features of VGA, helpful for identifying cables and ports:...
If there are two tech companies that have their share of detractors lately, it’s Google and Facebook. For the most part it relates to privacy issues and data. Many people seem to have lost trust in them. However, they both still have plenty of users. Even though people know all the problems, they keep using them. At what point will people leave though? What will cause you to stop using services like Google and Facebook?...
Gnehsin Impact Update 1.1 has added several new contents to the game. One of the many additions to the game is the Golden Loach, a small creature. It spits out Loach Pearls that have no use currently but will be useful soon. These Loach Pearls are said to have medicinal herbs in them and might be useful for healing or something-related in the future. But why wait until the need arrives....
Before asking, “Why is my modem not working?” you should make sure your modem, not your router, is the underlying cause of your Wi-Fi problems. Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to fix a modem that won’t connect to the internet. Causes of Modem Not Connecting to Internet There could be several reasons why you can’t connect to the internet, but here are some common issues relating to the modem:...
Even with the introduction and acceptance of digital TV and HDTV broadcasting and source devices (such as Blu-ray Disc players and media streaming), the old barriers to a universal video standard have not been removed. This article explains why the NTSC and PAL standards still matter. Frame Rate Although video is now mostly digital, the frame rate used in analog video systems is incorporated into digital TV and HDTV standards. In video (analog, HD, and 4K Ultra HD), as in film, the images viewed on the screen look like complete frames....
System updates are dangerous to a Wii console with homebrew installed on it. The update can “brick” the system or force you to restore the Homebrew Channel. However, some game disks contain a system update and won’t let you play the game until your console installs the patch. What If Something Happens to My Console? If something like this happens to you, you can use the below method to patch the Wii’s System Menu so games stop bothering you to update them before they’re playable....
Although if you want to upgrade to Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update), it’s recommended to use Windows Update. Microsoft supports several other methods to upgrade using the Media Creation Tool. The Media Creation Tool is a free utility designed to download the latest files of the operating system to create an installation media (such as USB flash drive or ISO file), which you can then use to perform a clean install....
