If apps are not working, behaving rather unexpectedly, or facing frequent crashes on your Android device, then this guide will help you fix these issues. The open-source ecosystem of Android allows you to try out a plethora of apps across varied domains. This in turn makes it possible to install custom icon packs, launchers, photo editing apps, and a plentitude of games. However, sometimes you might face an issue or two with these apps....
We have to grant we’re wandering the hinterlands of rumour and conjecture here, but this morning we learn Microsoft may be working with Nokia to cook up some kind of Zune phone… As reported, the new plan from market-leading Microsoft involves Nokia building the hardware and Microsoft pimping the device(s) up with Zune-branded entertainment. Electric Pig reports the partners plan an “all-out assault” on Apple and its iPhone. We’d like to observe that Nokia is set to launch its Comes With Music service later this year, which suggests it may not really need a Zune connection for song sales…....
Since then the number has grown, and when combined, it creates a healthy figure for both Windows Phone and its desktop operating system. This number is still far less when compared to Android or Apple, but it is encouraging to see that more developers are coming on board. For a collection of statistics on Microsoft products and services, you can download the full By the Numbers PDF report. This report is solid news for Microsoft as the Windows 10 official release date should be in the fall later this year....
Note: With all major upgrades, be sure to backup your system and possibly take a system image prior to updating your system. Although rare, I’ve had issues in the past with Service Pack upgrades. Here’s a few notes from Microsoft on the new SP1 Release. To read about all the updates however, feel free to take a look at KB976932 Here’s the download link : Windows 7 SP1 Download Link Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will help you:...
The Verge has obtained a sneak peak image into what Microsoft’s Word Flow keyboard for iOS may look like once it is officially released. The keyboard will include a one-handed mode that places the keys out in a fan-style layout. The user can still access emoji and word suggestions and even use swipe gestures to type. This differs from the Word Flow keyboard on Windows 10 Mobile where the keys simply shift to one side....
Mindhunter was one of the biggest shows to come out on Netflix in 2017. Since its initial release, we have delved into the world of the early days of the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI where Special Agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench reside. The two agents have developed a great partnership in the work they have accomplished to learn the psychological side of why serial killers do what they do....
Skype HD Video Calling on Outlook.com Kicking things off is quite easy – you simply install a plugin. You can find it here. Click Get Started, then download and install it as you would any other Windows software. You’ll have to agree to policies first. After it’s installed, click the Next button. I tested the plugin with Chrome and IE. Works great. You’ll get a success message and you can click Get Started....
KB4451762 for Windows 10 1903 and 1909 This update (KB4451762) fixes one thing, which is the SMBv3 security vulnerability, and includes the following highlight: Updates a Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 protocol issue that provides shared access to files and printers. And here is the full info on the fix: Security update to the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3). After the update, your version of Windows 10 1903 will be bumped to build 18362....
Windows 10 Preview Build 17107 Microsoft is introducing a change to the behavior of Windows Update in this build to prevent PCs from becoming out of date. Now, when Windows Update goes into action, if the computer is plugged in, it will prevent it from going to sleep until the full update process has completed. “When Windows Update scans, downloads, and installs on a PC with AC power – it will prevent the PC from going to sleep when it is not in active use, for up to 2 hours when receiving an update in order to give Windows Update more opportunity to succeed,” writes Dona Sarkar....
In what will hopefully be the last recall of 2022, the issues span from airbag problems to tailgates not latching properly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also warned not to drive certain vehicles. Read on to see which automobiles are included and what you can do about it if you own any impacted models. Here’s the backstory If you drive a specific Dodge Ram truck, there is a possibility that your tailgate has a misaligned striker....
Michael Chabon teases the return of Kavalier and Clay, the 2000 novel that brought the author international praise and numerous awards. Though Chabon has written eight novels, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay arguably still remains his most well known work. The tremendously ambitious novel took place during a 16-year period in the lives of two Jewish cousins, Sammy Clay and Joe Kavalier. Starting in the early 1940’s, Joe manages to escape persecution from by the Nazis in Prague, arriving to live with his cousin Sammy in Brooklyn, New York....
Michelle Pfeiffer is one of the most radiant screen beauties of all time. The actress is has been nominated for three Oscars over the course of her decorated career, as well as seven Golden Globe nominations, winning one for her role in The Fabulous Baker Boys in 1989. Pfeiffer has also worked with some of the best directors in the industry, including Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Jonathan Demme, Mike Nichols, Tim Burton, John Landis, Stephen Frears, Robert Zemeckis, and many more....
Microsoft has a new iOS app out today: Microsoft Solitaire Collection. The new mobile app is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android as a free download. PC users will recognize Solitaire as one of the classic Windows games pre-installed on Microsoft’s operating system… Microsoft’s new Solitaire app includes five games that you can play for free: The mobile app also includes daily challenges for all five games that give players badges and rewards....
This article will provide you with a high-level view of how these changes will impact you, how COVID-19 fits into these changes and other questions you may have about retiring two of the most well-recognized certifications in the IT industry. These certifications are being retired? In February of 2020, Microsoft announced that they will retire their MCSA and MCSE certifications and all associated certification exams. This may have come to a shock to many but probably not as shocking as the changes that have occurred within the last few months....
After leaking back in 2018, Microsoft officially unveiled the Surface Duo in October 2019. Today the company has launched the iPad mini-sized foldable with pre-orders now open. Let’s look at what you get with the $1,400 Surface Duo and how it differs from devices like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. Although Microsoft’s Surface Duo is about as compact as large smartphones when folded and can make phone calls, the company is marketing it as a dual-screen productivity device....
KB4577063 for May 2020 Update Here is the highlights of today’s new cumulative update for Windows 10 May 2020 Update: Adds a notification to Internet Explorer 11 that informs users about the end of support for Adobe Flash in December 2020. For more information, see KB4581051.Updates an issue that causes games that use spatial audio to stop working.Reduces distortions and aberrations in Windows Mixed Reality head-mounted displays (HMD).Ensures that new Windows Mixed Reality HMDs meet minimum specification requirements and default to a 90Hz refresh rate....
Microsoft is working on a major redesign of both Outlook for Mac and its Windows counterpart. The aim is to simplify the user-interface, bringing it more into line with the iOS app. The iOS app was redesigned back in July. Key changes are a single-line ribbon and a smaller set of default commands shown … If the idea of simplifying a desktop app to bring it in line with a mobile one makes your heart sink, it may not involve the compulsory dumbing-down that suggests: The Verge reports that you will still be able to customize the ribbon with your own choice of buttons....
Microsoft has today made an announcement that it is splitting up its business as it creates new “Experiences & Devices” and “Cloud + AI Platform” divisions along with big leadership changes. The restructuring comes as the Microsoft Windows chief, Terry Myerson will be leaving the company after 21 years. Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, detailed the major news in an email to employees and blog post, starting with the restructuring. Nadella shared that he believes the shake up will help Microsoft meet the company’s responsibilities and challenges looking ahead, like what’s next for its ‘intelligent cloud’ and ‘intelligent edge’, how fast AI is progressing, and how our physical and virtual realities are merging with AR....
Girls is a TV series on HBO that centers around four narcissistic 20-somethings struggling to make it in New York City. It’s a concept that has been done plenty of times before, yet no show is able to capture the realism of trying to make it as a young adult quite like Dunham’s creation. Girls manages to display the ugly side of growing up which serves as a refreshing counterpoint to the usual glitz and glamour we are used to seeing on TV....
KB4512508 for Windows 10 1903 May 2019 Update If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10, you will get KB4512508 which will bump your build to 18362.295 and it includes the following: Updates to improve security when using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Bluetooth, networking technologies, and input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or stylus.Addresses an issue that may prevent devices from starting up or cause them to continue restarting if they are connected to a domain that is configured to use MIT Kerberos realms....
