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As part of the Patch Tuesday for July 2019, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4507453 for devices running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903. KB4507453 bumps the version number to build 18362.239, and according to the company fixes issues with Mixed Reality, BitLocker, and improves security with Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Office apps. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing quality updates for older versions of Windows 10, including version 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and for original release....

Starting January 21, 2020, Windows 10 version 1909, November 2019 Update, is fully available through Windows Update. Although the November 2019 Update officially launched on November 12, 2019, it was only available for devices through Windows Update, but after months of testing the feature update available more broadly. According to the Windows 10 health dashboard website, version 1909 is ready for download on any device using the Check for updates button from the Windows Update settings page starting January 21....

Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, is now available for download starting on May 27, 2020, as optional update on compatible devices. However, if you want to start using the new features and improvements immediately, you can install the new version using the ISO file. The recommended method to upgrade is to use Windows Update, but you also have the option to upgrade using Windows 10 ISO file. The only caveat is that when you use a Windows 10 device to download the ISO from the Microsoft support website, you’re only given the choice to get the “Update Assistant” or “Media Creation Tool....

Microsoft is set to pull the plug on Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, which means no more security and improvement updates for home users. However, after the end of life of Windows 7, businesses that enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) program and commit to upgrade in the next three years to Windows 10 will continue to receive updates (for a price). Now, newly available support documentation (via ComputerWorld and Neowin) unveils a promotion that allows businesses to continue receiving updates post the 2020 end of life for free for an additional year....

Microsoft is making available version 0.7 of the Windows Terminal app with new features and improvements. According to the software giant, the app designed to be the primary experience to use Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux distros is getting panes, tab reordering, the ability to suppress app title, some interface improvements, and bug fixes. Panes Starting with version 0.7, you can split the terminal window into multiple panes allowing to have multiple Command Prompts in the same window....

Games with Gold has four new free titles for September 2022. The list of games includes Gods Will Fall, Double Kick Heroes, Thrillville, and Portal 2. Microsoft no longer offers Xbox 360 titles starting with this rollout. Microsoft has revealed the next four Games with Gold program titles that Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass members will receive in September 2022. In the ninth month of the year, the software giant will deliver $66....

April is just around the corner and, as promised, Microsoft is now rolling out the second wave of updates for its Xbox One. While the first update included changes on game hub, party chat and better achievement notifications. This week, Microsoft is releasing the second update to the preview program by adding voice messages, additional improvements to party chat, and more personalized “What’s On” area. Here is the breakdown: Voice messages: Inside the message app, Microsoft now is adding voice messages....

More than 20 limited-time demos are headed to the Xbox for Microsoft’s ID@Xbox Winter Game Demo Event. The ID@Xbox Winter Game Demo Event is being billed as an alternative to catching up on your gaming backlog, providing a week’s worth of game demos for the Xbox One and Series X|S. Though it looks like it’s actually going to be two weeks, with an even larger follow-up planned as soon as this first batch of demos is finished....

Microsoft has published the “Xbox Series X” theme at the Store. The collection brings 16 high resolution (4K) wallpapers of the next generation gaming console, including close ups of its internals, such as mainboard, processor, memory, and storage. You’ll find multiple renderings of technical design on how the company achieved to pack all the hardware in such a compact design. Also, the theme includes images of the Xbox Series X and the new redesigned controller from various angles....

This article details what XCF files are, including how to open one and how to convert one to a different format. What to Know An XCF file is a GIMP image file.Open one with GIMP, Inkscape, or Photopea.Convert to JPG, PNG, PSD, etc., with those same programs. What Is an XCF File? A file with the XCF file extension, which stands for eXperimental Computing Facility, is a GIMP image file....

Experiencing virtual reality (VR) through handheld controllers alone could soon become passé as researchers push the boundaries to get more of the other senses into the game. Researchers have modified a standard VR headset to direct haptic feedback to the wearer’s mouth.In their experiments, they simulate raindrops, mud splatter, running water, and various other sensations.Experts believe VR can no longer rely on enhanced visual experiences alone, and developers must accelerate efforts to rope in other senses as well....

“QLED” is a marketing label that refers to a specific type of ultra-high-definition TV display that Samsung and a couple of other companies (TCL and Hisense) produce. The “Q” in the name represents the quantum-dot technology that the screens use to create colors alongside LCDs. Here’s what you need to know about QLED screens. What Are Quantum Dots? The more general term for QLEDs is “Quantum dot displays,” which have two types: photo-emissive (or photoluminescent) and electro-emissive (or electroluminescent)....

Every time we install an application that isn’t from the Microsoft Store, we are greeted by a pop-up message warning us about the same. This is to ensure that no external software causes any harm to the system unbeknownst to us. Similarly, Microsoft verifies all kinds of drivers & applications for any malicious code and then digitally signs them as safe to use. Any piece of software that isn’t verified or doesn’t have an ​​authentication certificate can and will most likely be blocked by the Windows OS....

The reasons an iPad won’t connect to the internet can include anything from an app issue or software problem to a Wi-Fi network misconfiguration, router issue, or internet service provider problem. There are several reasons you can’t reach the internet, though most of them will involve your connection to your Wi-Fi (although it technically is possible to connect your iPad via Ethernet connection). Read through the troubleshooting steps below, in order, to identify where the iPad internet problem lies and learn how to fix it....

Xur is one of the most controversial figures in gaming, an NPC who pops up randomly at different EDZs and sells legendary weapons and gears. The quest for Xur has always been never-ending, as each week comes to an end, Xur will come out of his hiding place and bring some of the best weapons and armors players have ever seen for trade. Not much is known about him and we hope someday we do....

In recent years, old school games have experienced a full-blown renaissance. This is in large part due to the release of a slew of mini consoles, replicas of classic arcade games and the availability of older titles on newer consoles. If you’re someone who wants to revisit yesteryear and feed your nostalgia with and relive the era of button mashing and pinpoint platforming, you may be tempted to make your own retro gaming set-up....

One of the most mysterious characters in Genshin Impact is Paimon as we don’t know who she is or what her motives are. You may consider her your friend or just some emergency food, but there is more to her than the game tells. Be it her origin or how she interacts with other characters, there are many things that are not clear about her. So in this guide let us learn everything about Paimon in Genshin Impact what her age is, whether she is evil, and more....

The USB–C connector has been on the market for some time. So why is it still so hard to find a great USB–C hub? What is USB–C? USB Type C, or USB–C to its friends, is the newest USB connector standard. It replaces all the USB connectors that came before it, so it supersedes all the Mini and Micro cables of older standards. USB–C also supports the highest data and power transfer rates of the USB 3....

If your device includes a Solid-State Drive (SSD), you probably notice that the performance slows down dramatically as it fills up. You’ll see this when opening apps and copying files will take longer than usual, and sometimes this will also cause freezing issues making your device harder to use. You may now be asking: Didn’t SSDs supposed to be faster? The short answer is yes. Solid-state drives are faster than traditional rotating platter hard drives....

The ESD files for Windows 10 build 10061 leaks, but it’s not exactly a build you can install, unless you’re a Microsoft employee. This time it appears that a new build of Windows 10 has scaped from Redmond’s headquarters from the actual Windows Update servers. Anyone can download build 10061 through the Microsoft’s servers, but the ESD file containing all the installation files is encrypted using an RSA key, which is not the same key offered in the official public previews of the operating system; therefore it’s impossible to install the private build if you don’t have the proper key to open the files....