The next step in Microsoft’s endless project has begun. Windows 10 S is here, making its debut alongside Microsoft’s very pretty Surface Laptop – a pricey premium device that Microsoft hopes will rival both Apple’s MacBook Air and Google’s Chromebook. It’s a strange strategy competing with both premium and budget devices simultaneously, and from what I’ve seen so far, it’s a strange OS. Here’s everything you need to know. What Is Windows 10 S?...
Outside of the regular schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4541331 to address a slew of issues with Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update). KB4541331 bumps the version number to build 17763.1131, and according to the company fixes error when printing to a document share, touch keyboard during sign in, date and time settings, and improves app and devices compatibility with Windows updates. In addition, older versions of Windows 10, including version 1803, 1709, and 1607 also received several fixes....
In January 2022, Microsoft is releasing the update KB5009543 for devices running Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes. The update bumps the version to build 19042.1466 (20H2), 19043.1466 (21H1), and 19044.1466 (21H2), and according to the official notes, it fixes an issue that prevents Active Directory (AD) attributes from being written properly during a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) modify operation when you make multiple attribute changes. And it addresses a problem with the Japanese Input Method Editors (IME) that shows text out of order, or the text cursor might move unexpectedly in apps....
Microsoft just made available for download the Windows 8.1 August Update. This new update was supposed to be the so called “Windows 8.1 Update 2” a much bigger update, however the software maker stated that it won’t be releasing an “Update 2”, instead this is a minor update that is part of a set of new monthly releases, similar to what the company already does with Xbox One system updates....
Microsoft details improvements made in Windows 8 Release Preview for multiple monitors support in a mysterious article at the Building Windows 8 blog (the link is to the original post cached by Google) that now has vanished from the site. Even though we’ve already seen enhancements in the Consumer Preview, now the software maker has tweaked even more multi-monitor support in the upcoming build of the operating system. To begin with, Microsoft has included a new way to integrate the Metro UI on multiple displays with an improved method to identify shared edges....
Here is an easy tip to make Windows 8 elements more readable and accessible. If there is one thing about Windows is that it allows you to customize almost anything and, like in previous versions, Windows 8 also allows you to adjust the font styling on specific items without changing the styling of anything else on the screen. Keep reading below to learn how: Instructions Use the +X to open the power user menu and hit the letter P to access the Control Panel....
Future Macs may get a high-power mode to let you really light things up when you need them. Key Takeaways macOS Monterey will bring the iPhone’s Low-Power Mode to the Mac.A recent macOS beta refers to a new High-Power Mode.Apple Silicon is fast already. What will it do when it’s allowed to run free? A recent beta version of macOS Monterey contains references to a High-Power Mode. We’re already familiar with Low-Power Mode, which reduces performance of iPhones, iPads, and Macs to increase battery life....
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an action RPG released for Nintendo Switch. The open-world game is the third in the Xenoblade Chronicles and like its predecessors, it is also a part of the Xeno series. While the game improves its predecessors by introducing more number of players in the party, the battle system remains about the same. And while you do start with the protagonist, you do have the option to switch him in the game....
The National team is a very important team composition in Genshin Impact that the players should know about. This is especially applicable to free-to-play players that don’t pull often. It is a team that mainly consists of all 4-Star characters and still manages to be possibly one of the strongest team in the game. So in this guide let us check what the National team is in Genshin Impact and why you might want to use it....
Microsoft Windows updates are essential since they fix bugs and security loopholes in Windows. But sometimes these updates cause the Windows to become unstable and create more problems then the update was supposed to fix. And one such issue that is created by Windows update is the brief usoclient.exe CMD popup at the startup. Now, most people think that this usoclient.exe pop-up appears because their system is infected with a virus or malware....
Video projectors have long been used as a presentation tool in business and commercial entertainment, as well as in some high-end home theater systems. However, video projectors are becoming more affordable and available for most people. Some are downright cheap. Check out some valuable tips before buying your first video projector. 10 Factors to Consider When Buying a Projector Here are the main things to look at when shopping for a new projector:...
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition used to be one of the best free antivirus programs due mostly to the fact that it didn’t put a toll on system resources, but it still did a good job blocking dangerous threats. Bitdefender Retires the Free Edition Unfortunately, as of December 2021, this software from Bitdefender is no longer free-to-use software. You can install the similar Bitdefender Total Security from the same company, but it’s free only for 30 days....
Figuring out which phone company offers the best family plan for iPhone users is confusing. There are so many options, so many scenarios and special deals and contingencies that it can be difficult for a family to figure out which phone company charges them the least while giving them the most. While rate plans for individuals, families, and businesses used to be based on the number of calling minutes allotted, companies eventually changed to make the amount of data shared between devices on a family plan the major cost with unlimited calling and texting included for all plans....
Everybody wanted Face ID on the new 2021 iMac. Instead, we got yet another underwhelming camera and a Touch ID keyboard. Key Takeaways Technically, the new M1 iMac is capable of running Face ID.The Face ID camera is an expensive component. Maybe Face ID is going away completely? What’s going on? Apple’s FaceID has been around since its 2017 debut in the iPhone X, and yet it has never been available in a Mac....
As part of the 19H2 development, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 build 18363.385 for devices enrolled in the Release Preview ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 12 available to testers, and it’s releasing as cumulative update KB4517211. Windows 10 build 18363.385, according to the company, is an update package for devices running the build 18363.329 to test the servicing mechanism for version 1909 arriving in the coming weeks, and it includes all the same features and changes available in the Slow ring....
As the first preview of 2020, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19541 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the second preview as part of the 20H2 development, but because updates available through the Fast ring are no longer tied to a specific feature update release, it’s unclear if these improvements will be available in the next major release. Windows 10 build 19541, according to the company, updates the Task Manager Details tab to include a column to show the architecture for each process....
Microsoft upcoming Moments updates for Windows 11 spotted. The first update is expected to have the 228xx build range. And the second update will be in the 229xx build range. The first update is said to roll out in October 2022 and the second sometime in 2023. Although Microsoft plans to roll out Windows 11 22H2 (build 22621) on September 20, the company is also expected to make some additional smaller updates known as “Moments” soon after the major release, and references from the first two have already been spotted....
The online quiz culture is here! There are tons of different personality, culture, and logic/science quizzes with simple answers available on all corners of the Web, and they’re growing in popularity due to the gratification they deliver. I’m mostly talking about the “tests” that many people take to discover a modicum of information about themselves that may or may not be accurate, sharing the results on major social media sites which, in turn, draws others to take these same tests....
On the surface, YouTube Premium and YouTube TV appear to be nearly identical offerings from YouTube. But the truth is, they are very different services for customers with very different needs. The cost and details of each service are also very different. Overall Findings Both YouTube Premium and YouTube TV have a lot to offer, but what they offer is very different. Choosing the subscription for you boils down to how you typically like to watch videos and TV online....
With more people turning to YouTube every day, creating accessible content with multiple audio tracks will make content easier to navigate for users who speak different languages or rely on descriptive audio. Key Takeaways YouTube is testing multiple audio tracks for videos, which users can switch through to find the appropriate one for language or descriptive audio.While useful for producing multilingual content, multiple audio tracks also allow for more readily available descriptive audio tracks for blind or low-vision users....
