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Microsoft has just released a new update for its Xbox (beta) app on Windows 10 that includes the ability for users to find Facebook friends on Xbox Live, brings the Xbox Store to the app, and it will let you add voice recording for your Game DVR clips on your PC. Lately, the software maker has been introducing various preview programs, such as for Windows 10, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, and recently we also got a preview program to test upcoming changes to the Xbox app on Windows 10 as a separate app....

Microsoft is pushing a new Xbox One system update soon and also a firmware update for the console’s controller. The Xbox One controller firmware update aims to improve reliability and connectivity. The software maker is rolling out the update immediately to those who are part of the Xbox One Preview Program; everyone else will be getting the update in the coming weeks. The update will do the following: Quick Connect: Microsoft is cutting the time that it takes for the controller to power-on and connect to the console from five to two seconds....

Windows 7, Windows 8, then Windows… 10?! As my colleague, Maria Krisette Capati said in her overview of Windows 10’s Technical Preview, Microsoft decided not to follow a chronological number labeling for its new version of Windows. But let’s put aside this little quirk and look at what Microsoft did right with this new operating system. Some are saying that Windows 8 is the new Vista and Windows 10 is the new Windows 7, but why is that?...

The Crimson Zero Fish in Fortnite Season 5 is a new addition in the list of all the fish you can catch in the new season. This Fish will give you some health and some abilities. If you want to know more about it like where to find Crimson Zero Fish in Fortnite Season 5 and how to catch it, check this guide until the end. Fortnite Crimson Zero Fish Location: Where can I Catch it?...

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 is here with new content and challenges. One of this week’s challenge is to defeat Ruckus, a new boss added in Season 5. However, what’s more of a challenge here is to find Ruckus in Fortnite. Unlike previous seasons, Epic has thought of making this one a bit more challenging. The game does not tell you Ruckus’ location where you can find him. If you aren’t able to locate the enemy yet, continue reading this guide....

After decades of watching analog TV, the introduction of HDTV has opened up the TV viewing experience with improved color and detail. However, as an unwanted side effect, many consumers still watch analog television programs and old VHS tapes on their new HDTVs. This has generated many complaints about the apparently degraded picture quality of analog television signals and analog video sources when viewed on an HDTV. HDTV: It Doesn’t Always Look Better One reason to make the change from analog to HDTV is to access a better quality viewing experience....

Nintendo’s Pro Switch Controller is the best way to play games on your Switch, and it might even be the best Nintendo controller ever. Key Takeaways The Pro Controller is Nintendo’s dedicated wireless Switch controller.It only works with the Switch, not with PCs, phones, or iPads.Apart from its terrible D-pad, it’s perfect. Nintendo is well known for making the most fun games around, usually on hardware that looks pedestrian, or even retro, compared to the latest consoles from the competition....

Experts say jailbreaking can still be worth it for iPhone users, as long as they know what they’re doing. Key Takeaways Jailbreaking iPhones isn’t nearly as popular as it once was, and has become even more difficult on Apple’s latest Bionic chips.Jailbreaking your iPhone allows you to make additional customizations, like premade themes, but it also opens you up to other risks.Jailbreaking could brick your iPhone, so you still need to know what you’re doing before you start the process....

Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) release date is on October 20, 2020, and this will be the second semi-annual update available for compatible devices, but it won’t include anything significant. Instead, it’ll only include some new features and changes to complement the May 2020 Update. Windows 10 20H2 release date According to the software giant, version 20H2 is now being offered to testers in the Release Preview Channel for seekers with devices enrolled in the Windows Insider Program who choose to download and install the feature update through Windows Update....

As part of the October 2018 Update, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 17760 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the 35th test preview, and it’s a minor update that only includes a number of fixes and game compatibility improvements. Windows 10 build 17760, according to the company, is now fully compatible with “all major Tencent games.” Also, this flight includes fixes for ....

Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 18990 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 31 rolling out as part of the 20H1 development (codenamed Vibranium), and it’s a minor update with some new improvements. Windows 10 build 18990, according to the company, when you enable the option to restart apps on reboot from the Sign-in settings, the system will now also restart the majority of the Microsoft Store apps....

Windows 11 build 22000.675 rolls out as update KB5013943. The update brings several fixes and improvements. This release also includes the non-security changes available with KBKB5012643. Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5013943 for computers running the original release of Windows 11 with many fixes, security patches, and changes. The update KB5013943 bumps the version number to build 22000.675, and according to the changelogs, the update brings the fixes and improvements previously available with the April 25 update preview KBKB5012643, plus additional security fixes and other problems....

Windows 11 build 25267 releases in the Dev Channel. The update introduces new style options for the Taskbar search box. The flight also fixes a bunch of problems and reveals many issues. This is the last preview build of 2022. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25267 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a minor update with several visual changes and various fixes....

Microsoft has begun shifting its Xbox Cloud Gaming servers away from Xbox One S and over to Series X hardware, providing improved visuals and load times for its streaming games. Xbox Cloud Gaming has provided players with the ability to stream games, even on mobile devices, for some time, with Xbox One S hardware used with its servers. Changing over to the more powerful Xbox Series X likely will improve the experience across most, if not all, available titles....

Microsoft unveils the four new games that Xbox Live members will be getting in July as part of the Games with Gold program. During the month of July, Xbox Live Gold members will be getting over $64 in games, including Assault Android Cactus, Death Squared, Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, and Splinter Cell Conviction. As usual, you can play all the Xbox 360 games on Xbox One using Backward Compatibility....

While Sony shies away from revealing details about their next-generation console, Microsoft is showing off their Xbox Series X console for quite some time now, while we know some of the specs that the Xbox console is going to have, we’ve just received an update as to how big the new console will be. Xbox’s twitter channel posted a funny picture on the internet of their console and its dimension in comparison with a refrigerator....

When we go online at home or in a business setting, we rely on network encryption to safeguard our data and transactions. Here’s a look at what exactly network encryption is and how it protects our digital information. What Is Network Encryption? When we go online to bank or shop, our transactions must be protected. Encryption is a popular and effective network security process designed to keep our information safe....

Wi-Fi 6E is the next step in wireless networking. Although Wi-Fi 6 is the newest generation of wireless connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E aims to enhance the standard. To better understand the new technology, we have to take a step back and explain the current wireless version. In 2021, Wi-Fi 6 is the latest version of the “802.11” standard, usually referred to as “Wi-Fi.” Technically, the correct term for the standard is 802....

This guide will walk you through the steps to setup your PC with Windows 11 using the Windows Registry Editor even if you don’t have a processor that supports TPM 2.0. What to Know Press Windows + R to open the Run menu, and then type regedit and press Enter. Enter HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup.Right-click Setup > New > Key. Name it LabConfig; right-click LabConfig key > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it BypassTPMCheck....

Why do our computers still pretend our documents are standalone pieces of paper? What happened to the promise of hyperlinked, interconnected documents? Key Takeaways ‘Contextual computing’ is the name given to interlinked applications.Hyperlinks aren’t just for the internet.Links should be two-way, so you can always get back to where you came from. If you write a note and email it, then you edit that note, shouldn’t the copy update itself? If you save an email or web page as a reference for a project, shouldn’t you be able to click instantly back to that page or mail?...