Firstly, Microsoft has taken a major step forward by integrating Bing search directly into the Start Menu. However, Windows 10 has always had the choice to enable web searches or turn them off in the menu. That has changed with the Spring Update as Microsoft has removed the policy conditions for disabling the features. Basically, this means the ability to turn off web searches in the Start Menu is now removed....
Windows 10 21H2 update failed Well, overall the upgrade process is smoother. when you click the download button the updates download from the Microsoft server. And you need to restart your PC to apply these updates. But sometimes users report Windows 10 21H2 update stuck downloading, for others Windows 10 version 21H2 failed to install. Here users report 1 Windows 10 21H2 update failed1.1 Run Windows Update Troubleshooter1.2 Reset Windows update components1....
How to fix broken Outlook search in Windows 11 If you are unable to use your mailbox because the Outlook search is not showing results, here troubleshooting tips to fix the issue. 1 How to fix broken Outlook search in Windows 111.1 Tweak registry settings1.2 Update Microsoft Office1.3 Check outlook index locations1.4 Rebuild search index1.5 Repair Microsoft outlook1.6 Repair Your Outlook Personal Folder File (.PST)1.7 Run search and indexing troubleshooter...
BitLocker – the in-built encryption tool on Windows – has the annoying habit of encrypting drives when the user doesn’t want to. Of course, this is an issue and not a feature Microsoft has purposely added. As such, the company is adding a new policy in Window 11 that fixes the problem. Admins can now exclude devices from BitLocker. “This will solve the problem of automatic or accidental encryption of storage built into specialized devices like video cameras, voice recorders, conferencing systems, medical devices and many more,” Microsoft explains in the release notes....
The latest to get adjustments is Windows Media Player. Though not used in Windows 10, it’s a default in Windows 7 for video playback. Despite this, Windows Latest spotted plans to cut the metadata portion of the app. “Going forward, you may be unable to view information (metadata) such as the title, genre, and artist for songs, and the director, actors, cover art, and TV guide for movies in Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player,” explains a Microsoft support document....
Yes, Microsoft has attempted a direct competitor to Chrome OS before in the form of Windows 10 S. That stripped back Windows experience largely went unnoticed by users. So much so, Microsoft eventually withdrew it as a separate SKU and folded it into Windows 10 Pro as a dual-boot option. Windows Lite will run on a specific user interface called Webshell. Importantly, this version will look and feel different to the existing Windows 10 interface....
In its report, Kaspersky Lab says in 2015, 27 percent of its users who encountered an exploit were exposed to the Stuxnet. This critical Windows vulnerability is indexed as CVE-2010-2568. It was the highest-ranking exploit among users, the security company says. Results for 2016 show that the use of Stuxnet dropped to 24.7 percent, but it remained the most “popular” exploit. The vulnerability is triggered through an external USB drive that is loaded with malicious content....
How Can You Find Your Windows XP Product Key? Tracking down your Windows XP product key can prove tricky. In theory, most manufacturers would place a sticker somewhere on the case indicating the product key for the machine. For user-built systems, keys would typically be on stickers on the Windows product box. 1 How Can You Find Your Windows XP Product Key?2 Understanding Product Keys3 What Do You Need A Windows XP Product Key For?...
However, things can get a little pricey for those who didn’t keep their 360 games. Microsoft is offering a sale to get people invested in their old favorites, with some fantastic deals across the board. Best Backward Compatibility Super Sale Deals The sale will run from May 16th –22nd, with over 275 discounted. They cover pretty much everything, from AAA titles to indie and arcade games. Here are some of the highlights:...
Xbox One Backward Compatibility brings Xbox 360 games to the newer Xbox One. This includes all models of the console, such as the original, S, and new Xbox One X. By adding Backward Compatibility, gamers can play classic titles. They can also dip into their older libraries if eligible, or pick up titles for cheaper prices. Microsoft has worked hard to expand the list of compatible games, and consistently adds more titles....
Thurrott reports the retail giant has jumped the gun and announced its pre-order information early. Microsoft would probably have wanted to debut this information officially first. Either way, Walmart confirms that pre-orders will start on Sept. 21. So, Walmart let the proverbial cat out of the bag and Reddit users “YouAreSalty” found a screenshot to accompany the information. We have already seen the Project Scorpio Edition break records as the fastest selling Xbox pre-order ever....
Project Scarlett has been known about for around a year before Microsoft officially announced the console at E3 2019. Rumors were conflicting on the availability of the device. Many predicted Microsoft would launch two Xbox Scarlett variants. The first would be a traditional console with disc drive and the second would be a disc-less version solely designed for cloud gaming. It’s worth noting this would be different to the Xbox One S All-Digital....
As we noted before, the components of this deal are worth more than you pay, offering an Xbox One S for $22 a month and an Xbox One X for $35. It’s essentially a financing deal, though, with users locked into a two-year contract at a generous 0% APR. Minor Savings For the Xbox One X that means a saving of $18 over the period, while you save $130 on the Xbox One S and its services....
“In a way, I don’t want to take away from whatever success Apple or Google are having. We are very different companies,” he said. “We are not some middleman in the marketplace. We are a tool creator, we are not a luxury good manufacturer. That’s not who we are. We are about creating technologies so that others can build. ”Whenever we have done things that come naturally to us we’ve been successful....
Move the Start Menu back to the left Windows 11 introduces a major interface change: the Start menu and taskbar are now centered by default. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, this choice was carefully considered by Microsoft, which wanted to optimize and simplify its OS so that its use is as ergonomic as possible regardless of the device on which it is installed. But If this new configuration does not please you, it is possible to move the menu....
Many have predicted the end of the iPod Touch, but today Apple has confirmed a new generation is launching. There was once a time when iPod Touch releases would mirror the launch number of the latest iPhone. For example, the third-gen Touch was launched during the lifespan of the iPhone 3GS. Those days are long gone, and the latest generation of the iPod Touch is essentially a separate device these days....
The Mac Mini’s base model starts at $799, and for that, you’ll get a 3.6 GHz 8th-gen Intel i3, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, and 128GB PCIe SSD storage. However, the real power comes when you start to upgrade. You can push the Mac mini to a 3.2 GHz 6-core i7, 64 GB RAM, 2TB SSD storage, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Granted, you’ll pay $4,099, but the specs-to-size ratio is basically unheard of....
1 What is CSS optimization, and why is it important?2 Features:3 Conclusion With HTML, CSS helps you in making the website compatible and responsive for different types of designing, i.e., mobiles, tablets. The site performance also relates to the CSS because of the animation and other visualization; all are the factors that make the site performance efficient. In this article, we will be discussing the importance of optimizing the CSS as well as the best tools used for formatting and optimizing the CSS....
Why does my Blue Snowball not work? There are several different reasons why the microphone fails to work properly in Windows 10, Incorrect configuration settings, corrupted microphone drivers are most common. Switch to different USB ports, changing privacy settings and re-install your audio driver are some common solutions that help fix Blue Snowball Not Working on Windows 10. 1 Why does my Blue Snowball not work?1.1 Switch to a different USB port1....
At the event, Microsoft said Project Volterra will provide Windows developers with a service to build native ARM applications on the platform. When the development kid launches later in the year, developers will be able to use it to build apps with AI processing. This is clearly Microsoft’s next step toward driving up interest in Windows on ARM, a platform that has struggled to gain traction since its launch. Windows on ARM has been something of a disaster since making its debut in 2017....
