How To Upgrade To Windows 10 For Free Especially From Windows 7

Windows 10 free upgrade First make a note of your windows 7, 8, or 8.1 product key, If you don’t have then you can pull your windows product key using NirSoft’s ProduKey write it down and keep it safe because you might need it later. The second thing we recommend back up your important files just in case anything goes wrong. Check Windows 10 system requirement Upgrade Windows 10 using the media creation tool Now follow the steps below to get Windows 10 for free, if you’re currently running a genuine copy of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8....

December 14, 2022 · 3 min · 429 words · Willie Goldman

Hp Announces The World S Thinnest Workstation Laptop The Zbook 14U G5

With the new ZBook 14u G5, HP has introduced the world’s thinnest mobile workstation. There is also a 15u variant available, but only the smaller 14u gets the “world’s thinnest” calling card. The laptop is just 17.9 mm and weighs 3.27 lbs. This makes the device 28 percent thinner than its predecessor. HP says both models are very durable to handle the rigors of working on the move. With that in mind, the ZBook 14u/15u passed two MIL-STD tests for bench handling and hazard shock....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · David Howland

Huami Drops Another Fitness Tracker The Amazfit Bip

It is a model that has allowed Huami to become the largest wearable manufacturer in the world. Just like Xiaomi does with smartphones, the company stacks them high with numerous products. While the exclusivity of FitBit or the Apple Watch appeal to many, Huami likes to keep them cheap, cheerful, but also functional. And yes, Xiamoi and Huami have also made it big by standing on the shoulders of giants… or as some would call it, copying....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 367 words · Troy Finnefrock

Instagram Debuts Post Scheduler For Creators

With post-scheduling, users creating a new post or reel in Instagram will come with the ability to schedule posts through Advanced Settings. Here there will be an option “Schedule this post” where users can set a date and time for when the post will go live. This schedule can be edited later if necessary. Alongside the scheduling feature, Instagram is launching Achievements. These seem to be a way to get users to engage with Reels more....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · Jerome Bryant

Laptop Running Slow After Windows 10 2022 Update Here How To Fix

Windows 10 Running slow Microsoft regularly releases cumulative updates with refinements. Install the latest windows update that may contain the bug fix causing windows not responding or freeze. 1 Windows 10 Running slow1.1 Perform a clean boot1.2 Repair Corrupt System Files1.3 Disable background apps1.4 Change the paging file size to improve performance1.5 Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows1.6 Update Installed Device Driver Press Windows + I to open windows settings,Click Update & security then Windows update,Now click the check for updates button to install the latest windows updates....

December 14, 2022 · 5 min · 942 words · Louis Haywood

Linkedin Debuts Carousel Ads To Enhance Sponsored Content

Carousel Ads are texturized stories that feature multiple photos. Users on LinkedIn can scroll the horizontally with a swipe to see more images on their feed. LinkedIn says more than 300 companies signed up through beta testing. Among them were heavyweights like HP, Volvo Canada, and RBC Wealth Management. 75 percent of organizations that beta tested Carousel Ads said they will use the system again to increase click-through rates. On the website for the service, RBC Wealth Management described Carousel Ads as a step forward: “From an engagement standpoint the LinkedIn carousel ads are a great step forward for the platform....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 223 words · David Moyer

Microphone Not Working Or Keeps Muting Itself 5 Solutions To Apply

Why does my mic keep muting itself? According to Microsoft experts, this problem “microphone keeps muting itself” commonly occurs because of improper sound settings or outdated device drivers.Yes, incorrect sound settings cause an internal or external microphone sets itself to mute automatically. Again outdated sound drivers cause different sound problems in windows 10. There are several more reasons behind this issue but these are common. Here In this post, we have the best working solutions to fix the Microphone not working or keeps muting itself on windows 10....

December 14, 2022 · 5 min · 992 words · Frank Johnson

Microsoft Bbc And Adobe Start Coalition To Stop Fake News And Misinformation

So-called “Fake News” and other forms of misinformation have become an issue, especially on platforms such as Facebook and Google. Microsoft has largely managed to avoid the kinds of controversies that have followed those companies in both privacy and misinformation. That’s despite Microsoft also running a search engine (Bing) and advertising platform. In fact, Microsoft is taking a proactive approach to tackling misinformation. Under the C2PA coalition, the company and partners will develop open standards that allow sources to be verified....

December 14, 2022 · 3 min · 495 words · Darlene Kim

Microsoft Creators Update Will Come To Windows 10 Mobile After Desktop Release

Now, the company has confirmed that the Creators Update for Windows 10 Mobile and for other versions will come after the desktop release. In a short statement to Softpedia, Microsoft has confirmed that “the initial update will be for desktop, but other versions will be available thereafter.” However, the wait for the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update might not be very significant. The last time Microsoft released a major update, it rolled it out to PCs first, then to Windows 10 Mobile....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 237 words · James Gage

Microsoft Focused On Mixed Reality For Pc Not Project Scorpio

At E3 last year, Microsoft stole the show by introducing Project Scorpio. As well as talking up the native 4K capabilities and beefy specs of the device, the fact it supported VR was also discussed. Indeed, the company has since confirmed virtual reality support will also come to the Xbox One and Xbox One S. However, while VR on console is definitely of interest of Microsoft, it is not the focus....

December 14, 2022 · 3 min · 523 words · Marjorie Pam

Microsoft No Security Updates Until Anti Viruses Become Meltdown Patch Compatible

To do so, antivirus programs must update their software and add a special key to the registry. Once compatible, Windows will download the Meltdown and Spectre patches and any others available. “Microsoft added this requirement to ensure customers can successfully install the January 2018 security updates,” explains a support page. “Microsoft will continue to enforce this requirement until there is high confidence that the majority of customers will not encounter device crashes after installing the security updates....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 283 words · Maureen Oberholtzer

Microsoft We Ll Disconnect Classic Office 2016 From Cloud Services After 5 Years

However, with Microsoft heavily promoting the Office 365 cloud productivity service, this business-model is coming to an end. Now, the company has changed the way owners of an Office productivity suite can access Microsoft’s cloud services, limiting their access to five years. The Redmond giant is changing things up in how Office perpetual can connect to Microsoft’s cloud services. Office perpetual describes the licensed purchase of the productivity suite. It is the usual one-time cost that applies to a specific version of Office, which right now is Office 2016....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 263 words · Raymond Blake

Microsoft Windows 11 Update Is Causing Bitlocker Boot Issues

The issue stems from the broken Secure Boot DBX (KB5012170), which users were unable to install because of a recent bug. In a post on the Windows Health Dashboard, Microsoft says the Secure Boot DBX security update is causing PCs to boot into BitLocker and asking users to input recovery keys. The update was part of the August 2022 Patch Tuesday release. Workaround In the meantime when Microsoft is working on a fix, the company has provided the following workarounds for the problem:...

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 260 words · Donna Brown

Microsoft 2017 Layoffs Confirmed 3 000 Jobs Cut From Sales Business

Today, the company has confirmed massive cuts. Through the Microsoft 2017 layoffs, there will be 3,000 people will be removed from their positions. As we mentioned in the previous report, many of the jobs will come from the company’s global salesforce team. Microsoft is continuing a wholesale transition to the cloud and many employees are surplus to requirements. Speaking with CNBC, Microsoft says that the sales division will be affected....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 313 words · James Deal

Microsoft Airband Trademark Points To Tv White Space Internet Expansion

Over the years, Microsoft has pursued using TV White Space technology to bring low cost connection. The White Space signal sits on the 470MHz to 790MHz frequencies, a lower frequency than cellphone that sits unused in the television spectrum as it is a buffer for Wi-Fi connectivity. TV White Space has been successfully used in several regions, not least recently in Puerto Rico to help the island recover from a hurricane....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 241 words · Bobbie Hook

Microsoft And Dell Emc Launch Azure Based Tactical Edge Solutions

The tactical edge solutions are for remote locations where network connectivity will be poor. Two new solutions have been announced, both of which will support humanitarian organizations or military campaigns in remote areas. Dell EMC Tactical Microsoft Azure Stack and Azure Data Box are both designed to be U.S. government compliant and for U.S. military use. Starting with the Tactical Microsoft Azure Stack, the companies have created a new product based on the existing Azure Stack platform....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 317 words · Scott Bettes

Microsoft And Google Finally Recognize Ai As Potential Risk Factor

Both companies made the declaration in 10-K forms discovered by Wired. 10-K forms are standardized papers that organizations must file each year. Created for investors, the documents give an overview of business and finance performance. Microsoft and Google both place AI under the “risk factors” section of their 10-K forms. After years of increasing AI capabilities, this is the first time the companies have recognized the business danger of AI: From Alphabet’s (Google parent) 10-K, filed last week: “[N]ew products and services, including those that incorporate or utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning, can raise new or exacerbate existing ethical, technological, legal, and other challenges, which may negatively affect our brands and demand for our products and services and adversely affect our revenues and operating results....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 293 words · Nicholas Molina

Microsoft And Jpmorgan Chase Partner For First Blockchain Ledger On Azure

“We are delighted to partner alongside Microsoft as we continue to strengthen Quorum and expand capabilities and services on the platform,” said Umar Farooq, global head of blockchain, JPMorgan. “Azure will bring unique strengths to enterprise clients using Quorum.” Quorum was created by JP Morgan back in 2015, based on the Ethereum network. It holds the company’s JPM Coin currency and focuses on enterprise application. The ledger can be utilized across a variety of industries to track goods and transactions in a secure, private way, with businesses like Louis Vuitton, Shell, and Starbucks using the platform....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 277 words · Roy Johnson

Microsoft Announces Acquisition Of Online Ad Innovator Promoteiq

PromoteIQ is a firm that specializes in marketing technology for online retailers and brands. Microsoft says PromoteIQ will remain operational under its own brand and will maintain its current clients. Microsoft will add support, including providing access to aritifical intelligence and machine learning technology. In a blog post on its website, PromoteIQ’s co-founders, Peter Schwartz and Alex Sherman, said they want Microsoft to help grow the brand. “Our combined entities have a tremendous opportunity to redefine and deliver the next generation of vendor marketing to retailers and brands....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 316 words · Wilma Smith

Microsoft Azure Is Reportedly Running Out Of Vms In U S East Regions

“Unfortunately, due to high demand for virtual machines in this region, we are not able to approve your quota request at this time. We are continuing to expedite additional capacity for the US East 2 (EUS2).” This has reportedly been an issue for over a week, with some users instructed to deploy to US West servers or request a smaller number of cores. Meanwhile, Reddit user BloinkXP said his company had been whitelisted, but Microsoft’s response was “we aren’t sure how we got here”....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 251 words · David Cabrera