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With the latest update, Microsoft says it has handled one of the most common user requests. Specifically, Windows 10 20H1 testers now have control over when the platform restarts apps when a PC is restarted. Located in the Settings app, the “restart apps” option automatically saves which apps are restartable when a user signs in. “Windows now puts you in control with a new app restart setting. When turned on, Windows automatically saves your restartable apps when signing out, restarting, or shutting down Windows, and restarts them next time you sign in....

Now, however, those builds have made it out of the early stages and to more stable forms. Windows 10 Build 16299 is now available to the Slow Ring, and it comes with several important fixes. Windows 10 Build 16299 Changelog At this point, Microsoft’s focus is stability, so there’s nothing exciting here. If you’re after new features, Skip Ahead should be your primary focus. That said, here are the fixes coming to users this week:...

Probably the most significant change to the File Explorer in recent years was the introduction of the Dark Mode. Rolled out in October, it followed Microsoft’s recent spread of a darker UI to Windows 10 services. However, toggling between the Dark Mode or any other Windows 10 theme requires heading to the Settings app. It also requires the File Explorer to follow the general desktop theme. For example, if you choose green, the explorer will be green....

Users are understandably concerned about a problem that can expose their private files. The bug was first discovered by Wallace Michael (@wallace_cane). Since then more users have confirmed that it is a genuine issue. Reports are pointing to the Lock Screen being the cause of the problem. More specifically, anyone can simply get to images and bypass the Lock Screen with a simple method. By following the steps below, it is possible to navigate the Lock Screen and enter a device images within knowing the pin code:...

1 How To Reset a Single Power Plan to Default Settings2 How To Reset All Power Plans to Default Settings Using Command Prompt3 How To Reset All Power Plans to Default Settings Using PowerShell4 How To Restore Missing Power Plans by Using PowerShell5 Some More Tips About Power Plans Depending on your system Windows 10 provides the following three or four default power plans wich might be complemented by additional power plans from PC manufacturers:...

Fix search problems in Windows 10 If this is the very first time you are experiencing this problem, we recommend restarting your PC. A simple reboot of the system flushes memory and disk-cache glitches that adversely affect system performance. 1 Fix search problems in Windows 101.1 Restart the Search Service1.2 Run the troubleshooter1.3 Rebuild the Search Index1.4 Remove Bing from Windows 10 Search1.5 Check for Corrupted System files Restart the Search Service Search results depend on the Windows Search service, If the service is stopped or not started for any unexpected reason then Search on Windows 10 may refuse to work....

Windows 10 Search Tricks Here are some best-hidden windows 10 search tricks such as you can Filter your Windows search, Quick calculations on Windows Search Bar, Search From File Explorer, Save your searches for quick results, Use Wildcards For Advanced Search results, Settings app vs. Control Panel Search Results etc probably didn’t know about it. 1 Windows 10 Search Tricks1.1 Filter your Windows search1.2 Did you know you can Search From File Explorer?...

Windows 11 was rolled out on October 5, 2021, which is the most major upgrade Microsoft has done in recent years. Windows 10 users will download it for free, although it’s not compatible with every device. The main reason for developing Windows 11 is security. Its major setback is that it can only work with the latest Intel versions – 8th generation or higher. The latest Windows version comes with fresh multitasking features, although they do not support Android applications as promised....

Windows 11 Battery Draining If your laptop battery draining quickly, here are some very simple settings that can help you get more juice. Before that make sure your laptop is unplugged and running on battery. If it’s plugged into a power source, you won’t be able to access some of the battery settings described below. 1 Windows 11 Battery Draining1.1 Reduce Screen Brightness1.2 Update windows 111.3 Turn on Battery Saver1.4 Stop some Background running apps1....

Windows 11 Search Not Working When Windows search not working the first thing, you must try to restart your computer. This will clear temporary glitches that may be causing the search function not working properly. 1 Windows 11 Search Not Working1.1 Restart Windows Search Service1.2 Reset Windows 11 search1.3 Run Windows 11 Search Troubleshooter1.4 Clear Device Search History1.5 Disable SafeSearch1.6 Update Windows 111.7 Rebuild Windows 11 Search Index1.8 Run System File Checker and DISM tool...

The apps, primarily registry cleaners, detect issues, before using alarming messages to coerce users. By telling users their PC has a serious issue, they increase the sense of urgency to fix problems, that aren’t nessecarily there. As a result, Microsoft will be updating its Windows Defender anti-virus to protect against these programs, based on a set of evalutation criteria. It defines ‘coercive messaging’ as a program that: “Reports errors in an exaggerated or alarming manner about the user’s system and requires the user to pay for fixing the errors or issues monetarily or by performing other actions such as taking a survey, downloading a file, signing up for a newsletter, etc....

1 Petya Ransomware – Technical Attack Details2 Worse than WannaCry Petya seems to have started in Russia and Ukraine as a coordinated attack. However, it is still unclear where the attack has originated from and who is responsible. Equally, the extent of the damage or breadth of infection is still not known. While Russia and Ukraine are deeply affected, the new ransomware has also spread to Denmark, Spain, the United States, and other countries....

Among them is 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider, a game that continues the rejuvenation of the iconic Lara Croft franchise. Elsewhere, Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 1 is now available, a fan favorite and respected story-based game. Also coming to Xbox Game Pass this month is Batman: Return to Arkham. We are in genuine classic territory with this game, which is actually a bundle of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City....

Last week, security analyst Michael Pratcher claimed the next Xbox device will provide performance of 240 frames per second (FPS). Pratcher says either Xbox Scarlett or Anaconda will deliver this performance alongside 4K resolution. “So I think there will be a streaming device, like a $100 Xbox console that doesn’t run 4K or 240 frames per second. And then I think there will be a more expensive $400 console that supports 4K, 240 FPS, virtual reality....

In claiming top sport this year, Samsung is usurping Google as the best-ranked brand. Which, honestly, throws the whole thing into question for me. Google is absolutely not the best brand in the world, so I am at a loss why YouGov was/is ranking it so highly. Personal opinions aside, the YouGov Global Best Brand Rankings 2022 saw Samsung finally claim top sport after finishing second last year, and fourth in 2020....

“Microsoft is committed to customer privacy, being transparent about the data we collect and use for your benefit, and we give you controls to manage your data. In this case, the same term “Activity History” is used in both Windows 10 and the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard. Windows 10 Activity History data is only a subset of the data displayed in the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard. We are working to address this naming issue in a future update....

Some have been successful according to security researchers, with a new family of malware found hiding on macOS. Security firm Red Canary says a malware it calls Silver Sparrow is on around 30,000 MacBook’s running the M1 processor. Samples execute on the victim device, but researchers have yet to understand how the payload is initiated. Instead, it seems the malware is somewhat dormant and waiting for more instructions. The security team points out this is a problem and points to the high sophistication of the attack....

Data visualization is one of the essential skills for any analyst or professional. Different companies provide different charting options, either static or interactive. Yet, users tend to prefer interactive charts as they can depict more information. In this article, we will dive into interactive graphs. Additionally, we will discuss some minor features that will significantly impact the functionality of interactive graphs. What is an Interactive Graph? How do I Install FusionCharts to work with an Interactive Graph?...

Broken down, the gains were 8.2% to Apple and 6.6% for Microsoft, managing a total of 14.8% in total. These numbers were significantly better than Apple and Microsoft rivals. Indeed, the two companies had gains above the next eight largest contributors. “Apple and Microsoft, which surged 85% and 55% this year respectively, together accounted for nearly 15% of the S&P 500?s advance in 2019, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices....

In October, I reported on Foxconn issues in Zhengzhou amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in China. The country is still swept by the virus and the Chinese government has taken a hardcore approach. At the time, the city government locked down Zhengzhou, which has a population of 10 million. Staff were forced to lockdown at the factory and there are reports of worker unrest and employees finding ways to escape....