Microsoft can not quite decide: should the computer display blue or black screen when it crashes? [more]
We do not know if you have experienced this, because we have not, but Microsoft warns that the "Snipping Tool" and a few other tools will no longer work because a Windows 11 certificate expired on October 31st. [more]
The launch is part of Slack’s effort to make it easier for users to connect and to counter video meeting fatigue with asynchronous communications. Coming next year: ‘GovSlack’ for public sector users. [more]
Roku's software update will let you speak some passwords to enter them and troubleshoots bad AV syncs that can make everything look like off-timed dubs. [more]
Apple had to, just before the iPhone revelations tomorrow, urgently update iOS to 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2, iPadOS 14.8, and macOS Big Sur 11.6. [more]
Microsoft's complicated beta program creates headaches, there is an awful lot to deal with. [more]
Gets a new start menu, Android apps, and better gaming performance [more]
The Guardian has an interesting case about Windows 11 and ISO installation, ie installation on a formatted partition where you have to install the drivers yourself [more]
Unsupported PCs can still join the fun, even if Microsoft doesn't recommend it. [more]
As an editor, you may have received an email from Microsoft regarding the Windows 11 dev test channel. [more]
Finally, it's time for a new iOS 15 round, because the mobile version of the new OS is quite troublesome in beta form. [more]
Did you know that Apple's latest mobiles can be found via "Where is?" even if they are turned off from iOS 15? [more]
Windows 11 preview testers have discovered an early security bug, one that seems to have carried over from Windows 10. This new Windows 10 and Windows 11 vulnerability creates a path for any local user to gain admin privileges. [more]
Windows 10 and Windows 11 will now be streamed, and primarily companies will benefit from this. [more]
Uupdump serves official UUP files, extracted from Windows Update. [more]
Testing of the new graphical user interface has begun to roll out. [more]
Finally, apps there that people need. [more]
Upgrade to a newer version, the company says. [more]
VW has announced that ID.3 1st is the first model to be updated. [more]
About a month after the launch of the RTX 30 series Ampere GPUs, Nvidia announced that OEMs will provide Total Graphics Power (TGP) for their RTX 3000 laptops. Nvidia has given OEMs the freedom to set their own performance values instead of referring to reference specifications. [more]
Parallels confirms above iMore that they will do what they can to bring Microsoft's new OS to Mac. [more]
In this post, we first explain why you need TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for Windows 11 and then tell you how to bypass the TPM requirement and install Windows 11. [more]
Windows 11 comes with an updated user interface, performance, and productivity improvements. The system requirements for Windows 11 include Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, but there is a detour regarding the latter, see tweet at the bottom of the article. [more]
This issue can apply to any number of computers, but in my case, it was an issue on my Windows 10 laptop. [more]
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about the new operating system, he has also announced app stores and invited iMessage to the Microsoft Store. [more]
Earlier this week leaked Windows 11 online and we have looked at the upcoming OS update. [more]
Windows 11 ISO was leaked this week. It has tempted dexterous people to take a look at the changes and appearance of the "building", and it turns out to have some peculiarities. An interesting and surprising aspect of Windows 11 Home is pointed out by Adam (warwagon). He also tells us... [more]
A newly discovered iPhone error causes WiFi to disconnect if you connect to a specific hotspot. It will also not be able to restore any WiFi connection even if it is restarted or the WiFi connection is renamed. [more]
Windows 11 is the next generation of Windows and is scheduled to be a free upgrade from Windows 10. [more]
Sony reveals that they will launch a major update to the Playstation 5 later this year, and now they need beta testers. [more]
Microsoft states in its updated fact sheet for Windows' life cycle that they will not support Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations and Pro Education after October 14, 2025. [more]
With the latest version of Firefox, Mozilla delivers a new look for the browser that it says is "designed to win you back." [more]
Microsoft has revealed that June 24 at 17:00 is the date we will see new Windows. [more]
Satya Nadella has just revealed that the company is developing a completely new version of Windows. [more]
Google's latest Android version is an ambitious new beginning — at least, for one small slice of the Android platform pie. [more]
Microsoft's KB5000842 update of Windows 10 has caused as many issues as it resolved. First, along with the KB5001330 update, it caused gaming performance issues. [more]
Sun Valley is expected to arrive this fall with a new visual design. A number of icons have lived carefree since Windows 95, but most of the old icons are not iconic enough not to be retired in Sun Valley. [more]
Windows 10 will support AAC, or Advanced Audio Coding, over Bluetooth in an upcoming update later this year. [more]
If you have experienced performance issues while playing after installing the updates that came in late March and early April then it may be that the fix Microsoft is now rolling out solves your issues. [more]
Earlier this year, a file path was spread which, in the worst case, could destroy disks. [more]
Avoid creases on your device by checking which version of Windows 10 you have. [more]
Google's quietly working on two shape-shifting Chrome OS features that could completely change the nature of Chromebooks — for the better. [more]
Concerns over the potential harassment of individuals prompted Slack to swiftly change how its new direct messages feature works. [more]
Apple has once again updated security iOS. [more]
Windows 10 Insider Preview version 21343 reveals the first signs that Microsoft is preparing for a major design overhaul of the OS. [more]
In the latest version of Chrome, you can choose to have your browser automatically translate audio and video during playback. The function is fast and precise and impressive in many ways. For now, Instant Text only works in English, but you can choose to turn the feature on even if you... [more]
Microsoft is so confident in its 21H1 update that they let companies test a near-finished version. [more]
The best thing is in most cases to use the OS's standard browser for the best battery life and performance, that means Edge in Windows, Safari in macOS and Chrome in… Chrome OS? [more]
The company also plans to offer a new "Extended Stable" release channel for enterprises wary of frequent deployments. That channel will be refreshed every eight weeks. [more]
Some MacBook models in combination with some USB C hubs may end up with hardware short. [more]
Microsoft has released an update to Windows 10 to fix a bug that could crash devices trying to connect to Wi-Fi networks protected by WPA3 encryption. [more]
Apple has finally launched macOS Big Sur 11.2 in the final version after they last week launched iOS 14.4 and updated all the other OSes, except macOS which was updated today. [more]
iOS 14 has added a new "BlastDoor" security system to iPhones and iPads to stop attacks via the Messages app. [more]
Windows 10 2004 and 20H2 had an error that caused chkdsk to simply corrupt disk file systems. [more]
Last month was the end of the 1809 support, now it is 1903 that smokes. [more]
Firefox 83 adds an "HTTPS-Only Mode," a 15% speed boost and patches for 21 vulnerabilities. [more]
All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS. [more]
Google's homemade processors could start appearing in Pixel products in a matter of months — and that could make a meaningful difference in the devices' evolution. [more]
Microsoft this week released 112 updates to its Windows, browser, development and Office platforms. But there were no zero-days or reports of publicly exploited vulnerabilities for November. [more]
Microsoft has begun forcibly downloading and updating version 1909 to users who are still using 1903. [more]
Microsoft's Edge 86 includes a "rollback" function that lets IT admins restore an earlier version of the browser and gives the built-in PDF viewer support for document tables of content. [more]
Planner gives Office 365 users a built-in task-management tool that small teams can use to track plans, tasks, and progress. Here’s our guide to using Planner on its own and within Microsoft Teams. [more]
Looking to install a specific feature release of Windows 10 when you want it? Here's how. [more]
The Windows 10 October 2020 Update is now available, which means enterprise users can begin testing it before embarking on a broader deployment. [more]
Microsoft only rolls out to some, but you can do it that way instead. [more]
Microsoft's Edge 86 includes a "rollback" function that lets IT admins restore an earlier version of the browser and gives the built-in PDF viewer support for document tables of content. [more]
There are many opportunities here. [more]
Windows 10 beta version warns you before it's too late. [more]
Launched next month, is in the final test period. [more]
Microsoft plans to change how it delivers updates to some parts of Windows 10, saying the new bundling tactic will end confusion and streamline the OS's regular refreshes. [more]
Chrome 85 lets users collapse and expand tab groups, see tab previews, save data entered into PDF forms, and spend less time waiting for pages to load. [more]
Microsoft's Internet Explorer, which has been around since 1994 and once owned 90% of the browser market, appears to be on its way out for good. [more]
The company extended security support for Windows 10 Enterprise 1803 and Windows 10 Education 1803 until May 11. The original end-of-support date was to be Nov. 10. [more]
"Hello! Here's an interesting new feature you'd almost certainly like to use. There's just one thing..." [more]
Google will run a trial with Chrome 86, the browser set to release in October, that will hide much of a site's URL as a way to foil phishing attacks. [more]
With the Chromium-based version of Edge now in place, Microsoft is looking to move on from its older browsers – IE11 and the original Edge. [more]
Mozilla is rolling out a new defense against advanced tracking tactics in Firefox 79; users should get it during the next few weeks. [more]
Major reorganization should change Windows. [more]
GitHub wants to be more like a social media service to keep the developers engaged with its website. The Microsoft-owned source code management service currently hosts more than 50 million developers on its platform. Apparently, Microsoft has plans to make the overall coding experience... [more]
Microsoft publishes an “End of Service” date for each version of Windows 10. While you might think you can hold onto your version of Win10 until that date, Microsoft starts pushing you onto the next version four months early. That takes a big bite out of the promised... [more]
Adobe have issued an out-of-band update right after the Patch Tuesday update bundle. This update addressed multiple vulnerabilities across different products, including critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Photoshop. [more]
Lots of important security updates - fix screen errors with games. Microsoft has released a brand new update to the latest version of Windows 10 2004. [more]
The latest version of Mozilla's browser fixes 13 flaws and starts the annual process of retiring 2019's Extended Support Release and offering customers the latest enterprise-designed build. [more]
Microsoft expects the update to be sent out to affected devices within a few weeks. [more]
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Earlier, the Disk Cleanup Tool & Storage Sense offered to clear the Downloads folder. Microsoft has removed the Downloads folder from Windows 10’s Disk Cleanup tool. Microsoft says they have deleted the Downloads folder from Disk Cleanup in the Windows 10 operating... [more]
Every time Google updates its browser, it publishes release notes aimed at enterprises to highlight upcoming additions, substitutions, enhancements, and modifications. Here's some of what's coming. [more]
The May update contains some nice news many will appreciate. [more]
After delays to Chrome version 81 in March, and the scrapping of version 82 a month later, this week sees the early arrival of Chrome 83 with a longer list of new security features than originally planned. [more]
What you need to know Apple is shipping single AirPods with a new firmware – 2D3 –installed. AirPods need to run the same firmware as each other to function. The first AirPod can't be updated because firmware 2D3 hasn't been released yet. [more]
The May update can be downloaded from the test channels. [more]
In December, Apple applied for patent enforcement in the United States. [more]
Only developers can download. [more]
Stops at traffic lights. Tesla has rolled out the 2020.12.6 update in the United States. [more]
Hits many different machines. [more]
Integrates Spotlight and Alfred alternative into Power Toys. [more]
Already now. It's soon May and Microsoft are getting ready to launch the 20H1 update with the same month name. [more]
With all the problems we’re having, the last thing you need is a bum patch throwing your system (or your family's systems) for a loop. Take a couple of minutes right now and make sure you have Windows automatic updating set to pause. Tell your friends, too. [more]
macOS 10.15.4 creates major problems for many. Make sure you copy a lot. [more]
It took a little longer than the three years Microsoft initially predicted. [more]
Is there something that can't be customized? [more]
A little behind the 2019 deadline, Apple’s new map data now covers the entire United States. The Europe rollout begins this year. [more]
Coming to Norway soon. [more]
Both Mozilla and the US authorities say you should hurry. [more]