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Rumors are flying that the next iPhone might have satellite communications, and there’s a lot to be said for pinging signals from the sky. Key Takeaways Apple’s next iPhone is rumored to include the ability to communicate via satellite. The iPhone 13 will be able to make emergency satellite calls and send messages in areas without cellular coverage. There are many satellite communications options already on the market if you need to chat in remote areas....

The wait is finally over as Microsoft begins the roll out of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to the masses. After eight long months of development, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, the next major update of Windows 10 arrives on PC, Mobile (in the coming weeks, not today), Xbox, and shortly on everything else that runs Windows. The Anniversary Update for Windows 10 is the second and perhaps the most significant update the operating system is receiving....

Windows 10 build 10540 for PCs has surfaced into the web unveiling a number of changes that Microsoft is working on as part of Windows 10 Threshold 2 update in November. WZor, the Russian user known to leak various information about pre-releases of Windows has published online internal documentation and screenshots of Windows 10 TH2 Release build 10540.0.150903-1605. According to a leaked release note documentation the most noticeable change is on the Windows Store apps, which do not support Jump List....

Microsoft is releasing a non-final version of the Windows 10 19H2 update in the Release Preview ring to test the delivery method of the upcoming feature update, which the company plans to rollout as a cumulative update through Windows Update at time in the fall. The version of Windows 10 available in the Release Preview ring is build 18363.327, which happens to be just one number higher of the build available in the Slow ring (18362....

Microsoft releases update KB5015807 as a preview for Windows 10 21H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19044.1826. The update KB5015807 introduces new fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now making available for download the update KB5015807 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with a bunch of fixes and improvements. The update KB5015807 bumps the version number to build 19042.1826 (20H2), 19043.1826 (21H1), and 19044.1826 (21H2), and according to the official changes, the update addresses a redirect issue with PowerShell and rolls out the non-security fixes and changes that were previously available with the update preview on June 27....

Microsoft releases update KB5017380 as a preview for Windows 10 21H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19044.2075. The update KB5017380 introduces non-security fixes and improvements. It also brings new settings to control “News and Interests.” Microsoft has released the update KB5017380 as a preview for the next update of Windows 10 21H2. The update is rolling out in the Release Preview Channel with non-security fixes and improvements....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20197 for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 33 available to testers, and it brings some interesting improvements that we might see in future releases. Windows 10 build 20197, according to the software giant, introduces a new Disk Management tool inside the Settings app. The operating system already has a tool to manage disks and volumes, but it’s an old experience part of Control Panel....

Right on schedule, as part of the February Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update). The update is known as KB4074588, and it delivers a slew of fixes for devices running this version of the operating system. KB4074588 bumps the version number of Windows 10 build 16299.248, and according to Microsoft, it fixes problems setting accounts on ARM-based devices. Addresses a number of problems with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge....

Outside of the normal Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4501371 for computers running Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update, to resolve a number of issues. KB4501371 bumps the version number to build 17763.592, and according to the company fixes some problems with apps, including Microsoft Edge, Calendar, and Your Phone. It addresses issues with Bluetooth adapters from Realtek, audio on system that didn’t restart in more than 50 days, Disk Management and DiskPart for removable storage, resetting device to default factory settings....

Windows 10 build 19042.906 (KB5000842) in the Release Preview Channel for version 20H2. The update fixes a slew of problems with version 20H2, including printing, File Explorer, and networking issues. The update 19043.906 is also available as KB5000842 but for version 21H1 in the Beta Channel. The release for version 21H1 fixes a printer issue and bundles the same changes as build 19043.899. Microsoft has released the update “KB5000842” for devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel running Windows 10 20H2....

UPDATED 5/21: Although Microsoft is officially launching Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update, towards the end of May, starting on April 18, 2019, the company is making the new Windows 10 ISO files available through the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) (via ZDnet). If you’re unfamiliar, MSDN is a subscription-based service aimed for developers, testers, and network administrators. In the case that you happen to have a subscription, starting immediately, you can download the ISO files for the consumer version of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update as well as the server version of the operating system to perform an in-place upgrade or a clean installation with the latest feature update....

Microsoft lists the Windows 11 22H2 known issues. The latest release includes several issues blocking the upgrade. You shouldn’t try to upgrade if your PC has one of these problems. UPDATED 1/17/2023: On September 20, Microsoft began the gradual rollout of the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2), which represents the first major update in the past year that brings visual improvements and new features. Alongside the release, the company has also published a list of known issues affecting some devices....

Windows 11 build 22000.856 rolls out as update KB5016629. The update rolls out with a new option to upgrade to a new version from OOBE. And fixes bug that prevents users from opening the Start menu. Build 22000.856 also ships will several fixes and improvements. As part of the Patch Tuesday rollout for August 2022, Microsoft is releasing the update KB5016629 for the original release of Windows 11, which includes patches for security vulnerabilities, bug fixes, and improvements....

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 25126 in the Dev Channel. The update introduces changes to the Accounts settings page. This flight also ships with various fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now releasing Windows 11 build 25126 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a minor update with only a few visual improvements and fixes. According to the official changes, build 25126 for Windows 11 introduces changes for the Accounts settings to show information about your Office perpetual products, such as Office 2021 or Office 2019, instead of just information from Microsoft 365....

A leaked image shows off a new Microsoft Defender Preview app coming to Windows 11. It’s still unclear what Microsoft plans to do with this app. The Microsoft Defender may arrive soon in Dev Channel. Microsoft may be working on a new Microsoft Defender application for Windows 11. According to a leaked screenshot (via @ALumia_Italia and Deskmodder.de), the app is still in development, carries the “Microsoft Defender Preview” label, and it’s codenamed GibraltarApp....

While we’re still waiting for Microsoft to create a watch that actually runs on Windows, someone is already making a huge leap in the how this might work. On a new YouTube video, user Hacking Jules has managed to install the beloved Windows 7 on an Android Wear watch. The installation process is pretty straightforward, but it’s all about patience, as it takes three hours for Windows 7 to boot up on the LG’s G Watch W100 watch and the 1....

Microsoft just announced the release of Windows 8 and put the date at October 26th. So far, it’s already signed off copies of the system to manufacturers, so we’re expecting that they’re practically done with the entire operating system. Before they launch, it’s a best practice to have a look into the good, bad, and ugly side of the operating system before you think about getting yourself a clean copy or upgrade....

Windows 8 not only has the ability to suspend Metro style apps when they are not in use, but it also has an impressive hibernation and quick resume technique that will allow the operating system to reduce memory usage for other applications, without affecting to switch back to the suspended app — all in less than a second. Previously, Microsoft outlined the work they’ve done improving power efficiency for Windows 8 Metro style apps by suspending apps when they are not being used — this will save power and system resources –, but now the software giant is expanding and showing how all this actually works — Not to be confused, this new technique will only work with Metro style apps from the Windows Store and not with traditional desktop apps, because of the nature of how these kind of applications need to access system memory –....

On Windows 10, Microsoft includes a free antivirus solution known as Windows Defender to help keep viruses and malware threats, even ransomware, out of your device. On the Windows 10 Creators Update, the software giant is taking Windows Defender one step further introducing a new experience which carries the Windows Defender Security Center name. Windows Defender Security Center is a new experience that makes it easier for non-technical users to view and control the security of the features that protect your Windows 10 device....

Few months back, I wrote a post on an android keyboard that researchers at St. Andrews were working on. This keyboard is called “KALQ” and scientists claimed it to be the fastest touchscreen keyboard till date. KALQ has a completely different layout from the traditional QUERTY and uses button placements optimized for two thumb typing. Scientists believe that with enough practice, users can improve their typing speed by over 30%. The beta version of this keyboard is already out on the Google Play Store so I decided to give it a go....