Windows 10 Freezes Frequently While Playing Games Solved

The most common cause of this problem is the Outdated, incompatible display driver. Corrupted system files, Disk drive errors also cause this problem. If you notice the system Freezes frequently while playing games on windows 10 22H2. Here are some solutions you may apply to stop your computer from crashing or freezing when playing games. Windows 10 Freezes while playing Games Start with basic first Disable any security software (if installed)....

December 9, 2022 · 6 min · 1243 words · Robert Batchelder

Windows 10 Notepad Vulnerability Discovered By Google Project Zero

Travis Ormandy of Google Project Zero published a tweet pointing to a bug in Notepad, Microsoft’s basic text editing application for Windows 10. “Am I the first person to pop a shell in notepad?” Ormandy asked in the tweet. “This is a real memory corruption exploit, I’ve reported it to MSRC (Microsoft Security Response Center). Surprising number of people replied thinking I was just right clicking stuff…. I said, ‘it’s a real bug’ It took me all weekend to find good CFG (Control Flow Guard) gadgets, just showing off....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 351 words · Esther Vaughn

Windows 10 Users Will Soon Be Able To Sign In With Google Account

I will go deeper into exactly what a credential-provider on Windows 10 is. For now, though, it’s enough to say users would essentially be able to sign into Windows 10 with their Gmail account. Google’s chromium project is now developing the method for becoming a credential-provider for Windows 10. This means an email address linked to Google (Gmail) to login to Windows 10. Windows uses a credential provider to know which users have logged into Windows 10....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 319 words · Cesar Gollier

Windows 11 Now Rolling Out Here Is What S New Features And Improvements

According to Microsoft, the latest Windows 11 October 2021 Update features powerful new experiences whether users are working on a school project, collaborating on a presentation for work, building a new app or creating your next big idea. Windows 11 also includes support for DirectStorage, a feature first introduced on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles Windows 11 System requirement The company already revealed basic requirements for running Windows 11....

December 9, 2022 · 5 min · 916 words · Margaret Thielen

Windows Admins Are Not Happy With Quick Assist In The Microsoft Store

Quick Assist was launched back in 2016 with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The tool was an evolution of the older remote assistance feature, allowing for more seamless remote access. It is designed for those who may not be sure about the ins and outs of Windows and other services. They can get assistance easily without having to go through a tedious process of relaying information. Windows admins are annoyed that Microsoft is shifting the app to the Microsoft Store....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 347 words · Linda Alvarez

Xbox One Fall Creators Update Roundup Store Gifting Fluent Design New Avatars And More

1 Backward Compatibility for the Original Xbox2 Xbox Avatars Overhaul3 USB Support and Store Gifting By the looks of things, they will be most significant in a while, launching alongside the native 4K Xbox One X. The software giant is looking to impress its new users, and part of that is a fresh new interface. We’ve seen a lot of hints about Microsoft’s Fluent Design System, which will make use of blurred, transparent panels and additional texture....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 518 words · Beverly Barrera

Xbox Research And Design Head Leaves Microsoft After 20 Years

If you are unfamiliar with Chris Novak, we get it. Even so, he has been vital in the Xbox division and has been leading Xbox Research and Division (R&D) for the last five years. For 15 years before that, Novak was instrumental in the development of various Microsoft products. Over his time with the company, he has worked on products like Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass, and more recently Xbox Cloud Gaming....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 393 words · Eric Santistevan

Xbox Series X And Ps5 Details Leak On Github

Microsoft has been a little more forthcoming and dropped tidbits of info since announcing Xbox Series X in the summer. Among the biggest points of speculation is what will power the next generation of consoles. It now seems Microsoft and Sony’s chip partners have shed some light on what we can expect. Specifically, Eurogamer has found a GitHub file detailing testing for AMD Ryzen APUs. This silicon is expected to be the computing base of the PS5....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 252 words · Derrick Hoggan

20 Year Microsoft Veteran Amanda Langowski Succeeds Dona Sarkar As Windows Insider Chief

Her prior position, which she held for 4 years, was the principal program manager lead of Windows fundamentals, flighting platforms, and operations. For three years prior to that, she was the principal program manager lead of engineering services fo the Windows and devices group. Needless to say, she has plenty of experience shipping Windows builds. “Amanda’s passion for Windows is evident in her 20-year career at Microsoft, which began with coordinating beta programs for Windows....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 288 words · Esteban Westbrook

4 Ways To Update Device Drivers In Windows11 Or Windows 10

However, after some time the drivers installed on the computer will get outdated and the device will not work properly on the computer. Hence drivers play a crucial role in allowing your computer to interact with devices smoothly, you need to make sure it’s updated and the latest driver version is installed on your computer. How to Update Drivers On Windows 11 Outdated drivers on your computer or laptop can cause many problems and can make it difficult for you to use the device....

December 8, 2022 · 5 min · 997 words · Kristy Coulter

5 Ways To Secure Your Computer From Hackers

If you make a mistake with Windows, you leave the front door open for hackers. Malicious actors can use that weakness to exploit the computer. They’ll be able to hijack your login credentials, steal your money and open credit cards in your name, abuse your national insurance number, or sell your information to other parties. Computer hackers can target anyone. They target anyone who they believe is weak and could bring them easy financial gain....

December 8, 2022 · 5 min · 1054 words · Kathryn Little

Analysts Say Microsoft Is The Only Company That Can Provide Pentagon S 8 Billion Contract

“Microsoft is the only company that has the capabilities the Pentagon is asking for, is already widely used across the Defense Department, and has the security certifications to handle sensitive military data,” said Alex Rossino, Deltek analyst, to Nextgov. “I really don’t see another choice. Every systems integrator bidding for DEOS will be bidding Office 365.” The contract, which spans a decade, could cover up to 3 million users. With its significant sway in the enterprise and consumer markets, Office 365 is a tool many defense workers are familiar with....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 313 words · Antonina Murry

Apple Stands Firm Won T Unblock Iphones For Terrorism Investigation

Once again, the obligation of tech companies to hand data over when authorities demand it is in the spotlight. Investigators argue the data is needed for its case against Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani. In December, the Saudi-born Air Force cadet gunned down three people at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla. Apple has been among a collection of tech giants who refuse to hand over data. Microsoft has been among those companies, arguing if the flood gates open authorities will pick and choose data at will....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 426 words · Gordon Albertson

Apple Watch 3 Cellular Functionality Won T Extend To Roaming Despite Eu Ruling

For European users, that’s an especially big hit. Legislation means companies must provide roaming at no extra charge across the EU, but you won’t be able to use your Watch’s LTE in any other country. For frequent travelers, that could be a deal-breaker. This information comes from Reddit user learnjava, who was kind enough to share additional detail. “The watch will not support roaming. At all. For Europeans that means your country only, even after the recent (June) law about European roaming freedom,” he explained....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 329 words · Lesley Schiano

As Big Streamers Migrate To Mixer Microsoft Is Reducing Its Subscription Price

Theoretically, the higher volume of subscriptions should easily make up for any loss in base revenue. At the same time, Mixer’s new pricing makes it competitive with Twitch, which also charges $4.99 at its base tier. For users, paying $5.99 for a service less mature than its competitor didn’t make particular sense. Exactly how much the partner earns per sub will depend on the split previously agreed in their contract....

December 8, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · George Edwards

Brandz Values Microsoft S Brand Above Google For The First Time

Google is something different as the brand itself is arguably is most valuable asset. In other words, the name Google is more important to consumers than any individual service the company provides. As we have seen through a turbulent 2020, Microsoft has been able to weather the COVID-19 crisis better than most. Alongside increasing its brand value according to BrandZ, the company has also continued to record bumper financials amid the lockdown....

December 8, 2022 · 1 min · 145 words · Andy Dapinto

Build 2017 Windows 10 Now On Over 500 Million Active Devices

The company clearly wants to highlight that this is a developer’s event first and foremost. Of course, the consumer goodies will land tomorrow, but today Microsoft is getting technical. Nadella confirmed that Windows 10 is now powering over half a billion active devices around the world. This is the first official update on Windows 10 adoption since last year. However, it is still some way short of Microsoft’s goal of putting the OS in one billion active devices....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 216 words · Brian Mortensen

Build 2021 Microsoft Edge 91 Brings Sleeping Tabs And Startup Boost

Leading the way are two features we have heard about before Sleeping Tabs and Startup Boost. Booth tools have been in preview for several months but will now arrive for all users with Edge 91. Sleeping Tabs brings performance gains to users who have multiple tabs open at once. Edge now automatically turn background tabs idle and consume less power. Microsoft points out it can reduce memory usage by 32% and uses 37% less CPU on average....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 265 words · Diane Tucker

Can T Hear Anyone On Discord After Update Apply These 6 Solutions To Fix It 2022

Why can’t I hear anyone on Discord? There isn’t any specific reason why it’s happening, But usually the primary ones behind the Discords audio issue are the improper audio settings or a bug taking place in the app. Again older version of the Discord app or outdated sound driver/ firmware also causes various problems. Here we have few solutions that probably help fix Discord can’t hear anyone on windows 10....

December 8, 2022 · 4 min · 778 words · Nannie Morris

Difference Between Sleep Hybrid Sleep Fast Startup And Hibernate On Windows 10

What is Sleep Mode? 1 What is Sleep Mode?2 What is Hibernate Mode?3 When to shut down your PC4 What is Hybrid Sleep Mode?5 What is Fast Startup? When you put your computer in sleep mode, then you are asking your computer to take a quick nap. This is a simple explanation of sleep mode. Well Before your computer goes to sleep mode, it will store up all your tasks, disable unprocessed functions and set up the system at low operating levels....

December 8, 2022 · 6 min · 1125 words · Daryl Burns