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Apple’s M1 MacBooks are so good, I’m going back to laptops after spending a decade away. Key Takeaways Hot, noisy Intel MacBooks felt like dinosaurs next to the iPadThe M1 MacBooks finally bring us modern-day laptop computers.Shortcuts for Mac is the final nail in the iPadOS productivity coffin. I ditched laptops a long time ago. For years, I have used a desktop Mac with an iPad. But after setting up a friend’s M1 MacBook Air, I’m totally going all-in on the MacBook Pros whenever they arrive in the world....

WiMAX Wi-Fi WiMAX RequirementsThe Cost of WiMAXWiMAX Performance What is Needed for WiMAX? As with any wireless technology, the requirements for WiMAX are basically a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is a WiMAX tower, much like a GSM tower. One tower, also called a base station, can provide coverage to an area within a radius of around 50 km. There is nothing much you the consumer can do about that tower; it is the part of the service provider’s facilities....

Windows 10 2004 (May 2020 Update) has officially reached the end of support on December 14, 2021. This applies to all editions of the OS, including Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and even Windows Server version 2004. Although you can technically continue to use version 2004 since Microsoft no longer offers support for this release, computers running this version will stop receiving security and quality updates, and you can no longer contact the company for support....

Microsoft recently released Windows 10 build 10565 to the Fast ring of updates, which users have to download using Windows Update. However, today Microsoft’s Gabriel Aul announced on Twitter that users can now download the ISO files. Aul says that even though Microsoft doesn’t offer ISO file downloads for builds that are available through the Fast ring, the company considered to make the installation files available for download to help users test the new activation mechanism....

At the beginning of October, Microsoft opened up its Windows Insider Program for users and enterprises to get access to the early Technical Preview of Windows 10. Today, the software giant is reporting that since its official released over one million users already registered as Insiders to download and test the early bits. Microsoft also notes that it has received over 200,000 pieces feedback generated via the Windows Feedback app. Top requests include option to remove the search and task view buttons from the taskbar, add animation when opening the Start menu, and make it easier to use local accounts....

Microsoft pushes a new Windows 10 update just before September ends. This time the software maker is rolling out KB3093266, which is another cumulative update weighing 505MB for those running the 64-bit and 226MB for the 32-bit version of the operating system. As expected, the company isn’t sharing much on what’s new about on the update, it simply describes KB3093266 as cumulative update that includes “improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10....

If there is one good thing about Windows is that there is not just one way to perform a specific task. For example, to get to a specific location to configure some settings, in this case Display, you can navigate to the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel, and then click Display or you can navigate to the Windows Start menu and in the search box type Display in press Enter to get the same place, as you can see there is always going to be more than one way — this was just one example of many other shortcuts you can use in Windows –....

The rumors were true, Microsoft will bring the boot-to-desktop option to Windows Blue. I previously wrote about a line of code that appeared in the leaked version for the upcoming upgrade of the operating system, but now undisclosed sources have confirmed that indeed Microsoft is more than considering, it is actually testing the option to bypass the Start screen at boot, allowing users get to desktop environment right-away. According to The Verge report, boot-to-desktop will be disabled by default and users will have to change this behavior if they wish to sign-in straight to the desktop environment....

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem developers have assured that they will fix the on-going issues plaguing the game and will develop new content only after they are done with this. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem saw a massive influx of gamers right from the launch, this led to server crashes and multiples of bugs being discovered. The Operation: Second Dawn is the name given by the steam community. The developers have released a statement saying that for the next quarter thier main focus will be on improving the quality of life of the game, to make sure that the players available right now have a better experience than they’re having right now....

AirPlay is one of the iPad’s coolest features, especially when you use AirPlay to connect your iPad or iPhone to your TV via Apple TV. Whether you are giving a presentation, surfing the net, or playing a game, there’s nothing quite like seeing it happen on your wide-screen TV. Because AirPlay seems to work magically, it can seem confusing to troubleshoot, but AirPlay works on simple principles. Solving AirPlay connection problems is usually simple as well....

The Week 4 Aquaman Challenge has been revealed and it is completely on brand because it is all about swimming. In this short quest, you have to complete the Swimming Time Trial at Dirty Docks. Sounds easy enough but where is Dirty Docks in Fortnite Season 3? How to complete this Week 4 Aquaman Challenge and what is the reward for it? You will find the answers to all your questions in this guide....

Those who have played GoW 2018 may know how the story displays Kratos’s journey from Greek to Norse Mythology. This makes it a great opportunity for the game to introduce us to some of the iconic and major characters appearing in Norse Mythology. With that being said, players are eager to witness the much-awaited fight between Kratos and Thor. Although, a scene in GoW Ragnarok’s trailer shows a spot wherein Kratos interacts with an extraordinarily tall guy....

While browsing the Internet, you may have heard the term “quantum computer” at one point or another. It all sounds so sciency! What they bring to the table is very simple: It’s something better than what we currently have or else we wouldn’t be working on bringing about this tech revolution. But there’s one thing cryptographers have been asking themselves for a while: What use are encryption algorithms like RSA if quantum computers will be able to break them within seconds?...

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 19592 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 12 available for testers, and it’s a small update a brings new improvements and changes, which are expected to arrive in future releases. Windows 10 build 19592, according to the company, brings back the new tablet experience for convertible devices, which allows users entering tablet posture to stay in the familiar desktop experience without interruption....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20246 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 45 available to testers, and it brings some new improvements expected to arrive in future releases. Windows 10 build 20246, according to the company, adds a new change that makes it possible to install the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) automatically with a single command (wls –install)....

Microsoft releases update KB5015020 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19044.1708. The update KB5015020 fixes authentication failures after the previous update. On May 19, 2022, Microsoft released a new out-of-band update known as the KB5015020 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H2, and 20H2. This non-security update is designed to address authentication failures with services on servers or clients after installing the May 10 update on a domain controller....

New update on Windows Blue: improved search and new optimized kernel. As Microsoft keeps getting ready the public preview version of Blue, new information about the feature-pack update continues to surface. Once again thanks to data from Win8China, we now know a little more about what’s coming (at least) in the public preview of Windows Blue. Like we previously reported the “Milestone Preview” will include a new major kernel update (version 6....

If you are facing error code 0x8024401c while trying to update Windows 10, then you are at the right place as today we are going to discuss how to resolve this issue. Basically, you won’t be able to download or install any updates because of this error 0x8024401c. Windows updates are an essential part of your system to easily prevent your PC from vulnerabilities, leading to malware or virus, spyware, or adware installed on your system....

Wordle is a browser game where you can solve one puzzle a day. For the next puzzle, you have to wait until midnight local time and that’s it – no more words to guess for the day. Now, since the game has become so popular, there are, of course, going to be clones that will pop up in the market. The extreme copycat iOS apps have now taken off the app store but there are multiple apps that give you a similar experience still available....

Yamaha has successfully miniaturized the standard living room soundbar in its newly-revealed SR-C30A. This fun-sized soundbar is 30 percent smaller than the company’s standard offerings, which is great news for apartment dwellers and anyone with little to no room left on a cluttered TV stand. The SR-C30A is also an all-in-one audio solution, as it ships with a wireless subwoofer for increased bass response. The device is designed to “fit neatly on or in smaller furniture,” with a width of just 23-inches and a height of 2....