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Since the announcement of Diablo 4 in 2019 by Activision Blizzard, the hack-and-slash RPG has remained one of the most anticipated games in recent times. But sometimes waiting for too much can result in disappointments. If you’re not aware of it already, Microsoft is in the process of acquiring Blizzard. Hence, many fans are wondering whether Diablo 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass. We’ll let you know about the latest developments surrounding this query right here....

When you look at certain changes that Facebook and Google are making, it seems like they are in a push to become omnipotent. It’s hard not be involved with the two powerhouses at least in some aspect of your computing. Is this where they’re headed? Will Facebook and Google eventually become omnipotent? Google itself defines omnipotent as “having unlimited power, able to do anything, having ultimate power and influence.” it certainly seems like they are describing themselves, doesn’t it?...

The April 2018 Update for Windows 10 is finally available worldwide starting April 30, and if you don’t want to wait until May 8, which is when it’ll be available through Windows Update, you can get it now using the “Update Assistant” tool. The Windows 10 “Update Assistant” is a tool that Microsoft makes available for devices which for unknown reasons are not getting the new update. The tool works very similar to the Media Creation Tool, but with the difference that you can only do an in-place upgrade....

The Creators Update for Windows 10 is available for download using the “Windows 10 Update Assistant” tool starting April 5th. Although the assistant is a tool to force the Windows 10 Creators Update on devices that aren’t getting the update using Windows Update, anyone can use the tool to install the new version of the OS. The “Windows 10 Update Assistant” is a very simple tool, and you can get it from the Microsoft support website....

Outside of the regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft is now rolling cumulative update KB4467682 for Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) to fix a long list of issues. KB4467682 bumps the version number to build 17134.441, and according to the company fixes problems with precision touchpad and keyboard. It addresses issues with the logon experience, removing apps from the Start menu, problems with the File Explorer, third-party antivirus errors, networking, and it fixes a problem that prevents users set apps as default....

Outside its regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4522016 for devices running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903. KB4522016 bumps the version number to build 18362.357, and according to the company, is a minor update to patch a security vulnerability with Internet Explorer that “could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user....

If you’re a Windows 8.x users and you got used to see your Start screen layout and apps sync between devices, then you will be sad to know that Windows 10 won’t sync your Start menu and apps between PCs and tablets anymore. One of the great features introduced in Windows 8 was the ability to use a Microsoft Account to create a local profile on all your devices, which will allow you to roam PC settings, such as theme, web browsing, passwords, ease of access, languages preferences, and Windows settings across devices....

Overwatch recent update caused a mess causing connectivity issue for many players. All it was due to the cute little hamster riding a ball, the Wrecking Ball. Blizzard officially confirmed the issue was with the Wrecking Ball and disabled for the time being until there is a fix to resolve the connectivity issues completely. Patch 1.37.0.1 was released on June 18, 2019 featuring some new content and a number of bug fixes....

A new generation of gaming hardware means a new generation of ways to actually control the games themselves. Microsoft is bringing a new controller and a new version of Kinect to Xbox One, and each one has some really important improvements that should (hopefully) make gaming better. With the DRM removed and a growing list of games already in place, we take a look at the control piece of the Xbox One puzzle....

The Surface All Access is a payment option that allows you to own a Surface device and access Office 365 for a monthly fee, instead of having to pay for everything at front. Although buying products in payments usually requires spending more money at the end, using the “All Access” Microsoft program, you’re likely to end up paying less. For instance, if you buy a Surface Go with its Type Cover and a two-year subscription of Office 365, at the end, the final cost would be around $600....

Interested in thinning out your movie collection? Here’s where to sell those used movies for maximum profit. Used Movie Selling Tips Don’t pay to ship your items. Reputable movie resellers will pick up the shipping costs. Offers vary from reseller to reseller, so check with a few before you decide whom to sell to. Be upfront about the condition of your movies. If the disk is all scratched up, don’t bother trying to sell it....

“WWW” is a sequence of letters we’re pretty comfortable seeing in front of a domain name, even if we’re not exactly sure why it’s there. Every now and then, though, you might have noticed a few numbers sneaking onto the end – WWW1, WWW2, maybe even WWW3. Have you stumbled onto a parallel version of the Internet? Are you being phished? While you should always watch out for weird site-name changes, in this case you don’t need to worry....

Skiff Mail is a privacy-first email that you might actually want to use. Skiff Mail is a privacy-first alternative to Gmail. It’s part of the existing privacy-focused Skiff productivity suite. Skiff mail is encrypted but is only really secure between Skiff mail users. Skiff Mail is the latest addition to Skiff’s productivity suite, and at first glance, it might even be a little too bare-bones for many people. But the designers at Swift have focussed on making the basics as good as they can and on providing the one thing that you can totally forget about if you use Gmail: Privacy....

Microsoft rolls out three new updates for Windows 10, one of them is a cumulative and two non-cumulative updates. The three new updates are defined as KB3081448, KB3081449, and KB3081452. According to the Microsoft support website KB3081448 is a cumulative update that contains improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10. In addition, because it’s a cumulative update, KB3081448 contains all the previous released changes. If you have installed all previous updates, only the new fixes will download and install in your system....

Microsoft began rolling out invites to test the new Xbox One experience running on Windows 10, but because this is still a pre-release version of the operating system there are a number of bugs and features that don’t work as expected. Today, the software maker has published a list of known issues that will help you to decide if you should accept the invite. Remember that this time around, the preview of Xbox One is not your typical update, there are a lot more issues and for this reason Microsoft is sending opt-in invitations....

You can now play Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) games on Windows 10 thanks to the new integration in the Xbox app. According to Microsoft, the game streaming experience is currently available for Xbox Insiders. The gaming experience works like the web version of the service, and a USB or Bluetooth controller is required to play games from the cloud on Windows 10. Xbox Cloud Gaming is a service that allows you to convert any computer into a gaming device since all the computing process happens in the cloud....

Microsoft has a new Xbox Wireless Headset that sells for $99 at the Microsoft Store. The headset is not the best, but it is one of the best options (and perhaps the only option) for those who do online gaming on Xbox Live. The new Xbox headset uses the Microsoft wireless connection to quickly connect with Xbox Series X, S, Xbox One, and Windows 10. And using a Bluetooth connection, you can even connect it to mobile devices....

Most modern smartphones prioritize everything but a small form factor, with ever-increasing display sizes, batteries, and other features that make them tough to fit inside pockets or bags. The Asus Zenfone line, however, emphasizes form factor and portability, and this trend continues with today’s launch event for the Zenfone 9. This newest iteration of the company’s flagship mini-smartphone brings some impressive specs but, most importantly, a complete overhaul of the camera system....

Piracy and illegal music downloads have been an ongoing issue online for a long time. It used to be that users shared files via file-sharing software, but the methods of illegally downloading music are continually evolving. One popular trend, known as stream ripping, uses specialized software to rip a track from an online streaming service. Here’s a look at what stream ripping is and how it works, as well as the legal issues associated with it....

Few things are as frustrating as a computer that won’t connect to the internet. This article will step you through some fixes when your Windows 11 PC won’t connect to a network. Why Can’t I Connect to a Network? Wireless networks are complex because there are several points for failure. From the Wi-Fi switch to a software conflict, router issue, and ISP problem, finding out where the network fault is can be difficult....