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Reliable WhatsApp watcher, WABetaInfo has released information that suggests the Facebook-owned company is developing a system that will remove smartphone dependence. PC users who want WhatsApp currently have to connect the app or web version with a phone. This means if the phone is turned off or there is no connection, messages cannot be sent. According to WABetaInfo, a new multi-account system is being created to allow use on PC and phone separately....

1 How to Restore a File with Windows File History2 How to Enable Windows 10 File History3 How to Exclude Folders from Windows 10 File History4 How to Change How Often Windows 10 File History Makes Backups What is Windows 10 File History? Windows file history vs backup and restore File History is a Windows 10 back up feature that saves each version of files in the Documents, Pictures, Videos, Desktop, and Offline OneDrive folders....

What’s a Proxy Server? proxy server acts as a middleman between your computer and the internet. With a proxy server enabled when you visit any website The proxy server connects to it, gets the data from it, then relays the data back to you. 1 What’s a Proxy Server?2 Windows 10 could not detect network proxy settings2.1 Reboot Your Computer and Router2.2 Check your proxy server settings2.3 Set to Obtain DNS server address automatically2....

FPS is part of the refresh rate for gaming on PCs and other devices, such as Xbox One. With a higher framerate a game will look graphically better because of a smoother experience. FPS has become an important determining factor in game performance. Many third-party services already offer FPS monitors, such as NVIDIA GeForce Experience and Steam’s built-in tool. With the new Windows 10 Game Bar update, an FPS counter will be included natively....

The market watching firm says Windows 10 declined from 34.29% to 34.06% last month. Everyone now eligible to upgrade to the Fall Creators Update can now download the update. While Windows 10 remains low on fragmentation, there seems to be a slowdown of people adopting the new platform from older Windows versions. In some ways, Microsoft is in a race against time. Windows 7 remains the most used Windows platform with a sizeable 41....

As you may know, the Release Ring is the last developmental stage before a full roll out. This means we can expect to see Windows 10 October 2018 Update roll out next week. Microsoft says update build 17763.104 comes with cumulative update KB4464455. This update solves several fixes, including for the Manual Update problem that forced Microsoft to pull the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. The update also fixes a Task Manager issue that was revealed earlier this month....

In November, Microsoft confirmed the reinstated Windows 10 October 2018 Update had caused a bug in Apple’s iCloud. The bug meant Microsoft was forced to block the October 2018 Update from devices with iCloud in use. Apple released an update for iCloud to solve the problem. Microsoft has now announced it will remove the October 2018 Update block in mid-February. When the problem was confirmed, Microsoft said it stopped iCloud installations by telling users there is no compatibility....

Incidentally, Microsoft is also rolling out the Mobile Emulator build 15240. For this release, it is a case of better late than never as the build was released on August 22. Microsoft is not showing mobile much love through the Fall Creators Update preview process. We hope that does not mean an overall poor experience once the update drops officially, whenever that may be. Back to Windows 10 Preview Build 16288 for PC....

Specifically, the Settings app now has a web browser shortcut in the header. This new item sits alongside existing shortcuts like Windows Update, Microsoft Rewards, and OneDrive. When this new shortcut is selected, it will offer Microsoft’s recommended internet settings. No prizes for guessing those recommendations are to use Bing as a default search and Microsoft Edge as the default web browser. For those rare users who have both those as default, the pop up will instead pat you on the back for already making Microsoft’s preferred choice....

Just yesterday we reported on Microsoft’s What’s Next for Windows event, which is happening on June 24. I mentioned yesterday that this would be a significant event that will introduce an overhaul to Windows 10. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Product Chief Panos Panay are helming the event, pointing to its importance. We already know Window 10 Sun Valley (21H2) is going to bring some major changes to the platform, in the form of new designs and more....

On the Windows Blog, Microsoft says the Windows Insider Program is now getting Windows 11 Preview Build 25136. This is the first update to feature the tabs for File Explorer feature. It is worth noting this build is rolling out to the Dev Program. However, senior program manager Brandon LeBlanc says in a tweet that the feature is coming in stages. Microsoft will wait for feedback from initial testers before rolling out File Explorer tabs to more Insiders....

One of those technical details is Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR), which is baked into Windows 11 to help boost battery life. The feature takes advantage of the increasing popularity of 120Hz and higher displays, which are available on more laptops these days. These screens improve animations, movements, and the general smoothness of Windows 11. However, the compromise is higher refresh rates impact battery life negatively. In Windows 11, Microsoft wants to overcome this issue with Dynamic Refresh Rate....

Windows 11 update stuck downloading The reason may differ, from slow internet connection to third-party antivirus software or Lack of drive space, corrupted update files, hardware or driver conflicts. Here in this post, we have effective solutions apply to fix windows 11 update problems. 1 Windows 11 update stuck downloading1.1 Check for updates again1.2 Run Windows Update troubleshooter1.3 Clear Windows update cache1.4 Run Windows Update in Clean Boot State1.5 Download and install the latest update manually1....

The reason for the name switch is simple, the service is no longer a Windows services and moved to other platforms. Microsoft says it moved to Mac because it wants non-Windows customers to protect their devices. Windows Defender ATP was launched in 2016 and is aimed at enterprise customers on Windows 10. The service provides an early barrier against cyberattacks, detecting and dealing with incoming threats on enterprise networks. The “time travel” ability will let Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection to go back through a six month history of a machine so customers can see previous threats....

Microsoft conducted an Xbox Insider Program survey to gauge how users would feel about energy-saving measures. The questionnaire asks players questions regarding which games they play most, how often they play, their level of concern amid the current cost of living crisis, and more. There are important questions about energy consumption: “When preparing to play a game, do you want to modify the game and/or hardware settings for the following reasons:...

As always, those who won the games on Xbox 360 can simply put the disk in and play. Those without can purchase them from the store for $10-25. It starts off the year for a team that managed to bring over 100 old titles to the platform in 2018. The cheapest of the trio is FUEL, a 2009 open world racing game by Asobo Studio. Its mixed reviews on launch are likely why it’s just $9....

This echoes a previous statement from Xbox chief Phil Spencer. He said comparisons between Xbox One X and PS4 Pro are unfair as the Xbox is simply much more powerful. Compared to the PS4 Pro, the Xbox One X has 2TFLOPS (6 in total) more, increased GPU strength, and a full 4K Blu-ray player. We have seen in recent benchmarks how will this gives the console a clear advantage in scaling to 4K....

According to 9to5Google, Google is now testing this on desktop, with a limited number of users receiving alpha access. It works as you’d expect, letting users click anywhere on YouTube and continue watching their video. The window displays title, as well as volume, restricted controls for easy adjustment. Currently, users can’t disable the feature. Though they can close videos manually by clicking a cross in the corner, they can’t get rid of it completely....

Fix application was unable to start correctly So what causing Application Error 0xc000007b? If the problem affected only one application on the system, it might be that the application has been corrupted and needs to be reinstalled. 1 Fix application was unable to start correctly1.1 Restart Windows computer1.2 Run application with a Compatibility check1.3 Reinstall your application1.4 Repair Corrupt System Files1.5 Reinstall Microsoft .NET framework1.6 Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages1....

Check Windows 10 version and Build Number You can find the window version and build number using winver command, using command prompt or you can find it on Windows Registry. Let’s see first using winver command. 1 Check Windows 10 version and Build Number1.1 Using winver command1.2 Using the Command Prompt1.3 Using About settings page1.4 Display windows 10 Build number on Desktop Using winver command Press Windows + R to open run window,Type command winver and click okThis will open the About Windows window displaying the Windows version and the build number in it....