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Microsoft unveils all the editions of Windows 10 that will be available later this summer at launch. Today, in a new announcement at the official Windows blog, the company says that there will be seven editions of the next operating system: Windows 10 Home, Mobile, Pro, Enterprise, Education, Mobile Enterprise, and Windows 10 IoT. Early this year, the company announced that for the first time the full version of Windows 10 will be free for Windows 7, Windows 8....

Microsoft has just made available update KB4078130 for Windows 10 to disable the microcode update from Intel that was meant to fix the Spectre (variant 2) processor vulnerability. Recently Intel started rolling out a microcode update to address the Spectre vulnerability, but as it turns out the update had its own problems that can result in sudden reboots and number of unpredictable behaviors, including data loss or corruption. On January 22, Intel began recommending customers to stop installing the update on impacted processors until the update is fix....

Alongside with a new redesigned version of Action Center and a number of a new features, Microsoft is now reportedly also working on adding more customization options that will arrive with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Redstone). According to WinBeta, the software giant is already testing on internal builds a new drag-and-drop functionality to allow you to arrange Quick Actions any way you like. In addition, it’s said that Microsoft is planning to allow you to add and remove as many Quick Actions buttons as you like, suggesting that you’ll be able to select to show only the buttons you want to see in Action Center....

Since the beginning, when we first started seeing computer that were designed for portability, power consumption has been one of the biggest issues for the hardware inside. Still today, power efficiency is one of the biggest topics when designing the next generation operating system to properly support different types of low-power CPUs. The goal has always been to optimize as much as possible the OS to provide the maximum battery life....

Microsoft released the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones only to a hand-full of low-end devices, leaving many Windows Phone owners without the chance of testing the new operating system (temporarily). However, soon after the release one XDA developer has managed to create a method to make the Windows Insider app think that the phone is actually one of the supported devices for the preview. The tool is specially crafted to trick the Windows Insider app making think the phone is a Lumia 635, which is one of the supported phones to install the latest preview of Windows 10 for phones....

Microsoft is finally bringing support for larger external hard drives on Xbox 360 to increase the storage for games. Time has changed rapidly, the original Xbox 360 only featured 20GB of storage, then the company started selling the slimmer version of the console featuring 250GB of storage space, but still not enough. Xbox 360 featured support for external hard drive for a long time, but up until now it was only limited to 16GB (which basically is nothing)....

Microsoft releases an update for the Xbox Games Pass app for Android. The update brings touch control support for Surface Duo. The feature is available for now for Ultimate members. Microsoft has announced that it is bringing support for its Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) platform to the Android app, making it possible to turn the Surface Duo into something very much like an Xbox portable game console. Starting with this update, those who own Surface Duo can play games on one screen using the software-based gamepad on the other, similar to the Nintendo 3DS experience....

Waveform Audio File FormatWaveform Audio File FormatMP3 and WAV are two sound file formats you often see on your PC, laptops, and even smartphones for storing digital audio. You may be familiar with the MP3 sound file format, but WAV can be unheard of for you or most people. Both are digital audio formats but have differences which we will discuss in this article. If you want to know what WAV and the difference between MP3 vs WAV formats is, then you are at the right place....

ARM computers are now more popular than ever. So it’s no surprise that you can get Windows 11 for ARM as an alternative to the traditional version most people use. Both of these versions of Windows 11 look and feel the same. However, there are major differences under the hood that bring major advantages and compromises to the table. ARM Vs. x86 Computers Windows 11 for ARM can only run on ARM computers....

WoW: Classic is a recreation of the MMORPG World of Warcraft prior to the release of the first expansion pack. WoW: Classic is available as a server option for all World of Warcraft subscribers. What Is World of Warcraft: Classic? As one of the longest running online games in history, World of Warcraft has changed immensely since it first launched in 2004. WoW: Classic, also called “vanilla WoW” by fans, gives players an opportunity to enjoy the game as it was just before the Burning Crusade expansion came out in 2007....

As Fortnite is entering its fourth week, there’s a whole new set of challenges awaiting players. Two of these week 4 challenges places players in front of Gatherer drones. The two challenges are to destroy Gatherers and deal damage with Gatherer’s remains. Luckily both the challenges can be completed simultaneously. The major challenging task to complete these missions is to locate Gatherers. This guide will walk you through where to find and destroy Gatherers in Fortnite and how to use their remains to complete both the challenges....

You should find the location of Fort Haight in Elden Ring for two main things, to get the Left Dectus medallion and to complete Kenneth’s questline. The Left Dectus medallion is very important as the name suggests it is the left piece of the medallion that opens the Grand lift of Dectus. As for doing Kenneth’s questline has its own perks. But before you can do any of that getting there is a must....

For those of you that installed a 32-bit version of Windows, you have my condolences. Otherwise, you really made the right choice based on a number of reasons. I think it’s important in this day and age to run any operating system on the highest possible bit width offered, but there’s a few reasons particular to Windows 7 that might make its x64 version more advantageous than simply running on 32-bit x86 microprocessor architecture....

When your Android is in Safe Mode, all third-party apps on your phone get disabled. Safe mode is primarily used as a diagnostic tool. When this mode is enabled, you will have access to only core or default apps on your phone; all other features will be disabled. But your phone can also get stuck in Safe Mode unintentionally. Why is my Android Phone in Safe mode? Sometimes, your phone might go into safe mode because of malware or a bug that has affected your phone software....

Some of the most significant features in Windows 11 are designed to make the move between laptops and Windows-powered tablets more seamless, which experts say will make portable computing even more accessible. Key Takeaways Windows 11 takes a heavy focus on tablet-centric features.With Windows 11, users can seamlessly swap between laptop and tablet mode without being interrupted.Experts say the experience could make Windows more accessible for consumers who often need to move between traditional and portable computing....

Microsoft is making available Windows 10 build 18965 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 25 as part of the 20H1 development, and it’s a minor update with a small set of changes. Windows 10 build 18965, according to the company, separates the ability to restart apps automatically on reboot from the “Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up my device” option under Sign-in options in accounts settings....

Windows 10 build 21376 releases in the Dev Channel with new changes. This previous introduces a new Segoe UI Variable font family. Adds a new Connect app icon, improves the emoji panel and drag-and-drop support. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 21376 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a minor release that only includes a few changes, improvements, and a slew of fixes....

Microsoft announces today that the company has sold 60 million licenses of Windows 8 to date. The news come from an announcement by the Windows Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tami Reller. The number of licenses sold is a combination of sales to manufacturers for new PCs and including the Windows 8 upgrade sales. “This is a similar sales trajectory that we saw with Windows 7.” — Tami highlights....

This article describes the various formats that use the WPS file extension, including how to open each type and how to convert your file to a different format. What to Know Some WPS files are documents created by word processing programs.Open one with MS Word, MS Works, or WPS Office Writer.Convert to DOCX, DOC, PDF, RTF, and more with those same programs. What Is a WPS File? Most files with the WPS file extension are either Microsoft Works documents or WPS Writer documents....

Zenware is a concept you may not have heard of, though it has been a growing trend for several years. Essentially, it focuses on removing as many visual distractions as possible from screens, encouraging users to focus more thoroughly on their work rather than on the settings that they could change. WriteMonkey is one prominent example of zenware, and it is available for free. A paid version with some additional features and plugins does exist to help support development, though the free version is more than adequate for basic use....