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Verizon will fold Yahoo into its Oath subsidiary, which is also a holding company for 50 media brands, including AOL. Oath has been created to cover media assets and will be headed by former AOL CEO Tim Armstrong. As for Mayer, she was widely predicted to step aside as the former Google-exec had been against the sale. A recent $23 million golden parachute was given to the former CEO. It is hard to see Mayer’s five-year tenure at the company has anything more than a failure....

What is Windows Timeline? We already have the Task View feature in Windows 10 where we can check all the running apps, now with the new Timeline, you can check the apps you were working previously. All your activities will be listed day-wise/ hour-wise, and you can scroll down to check all your earlier activities. 1 What is Windows Timeline?2 How to enable the Timeline in Windows 102.1 Using Timeline Feature2....

Since launching voice recording messaging in 2013, little has changes with the system. Users press a button speak, and then release the button to send. Easy, yes, but also potentially hugely frustrating. Pressing the button was annoying sometimes because fingers slip. The message would send, or you are stopped in mid-speech. It is not a major problem, but a minor gripe that I am sure millions share with me. Under a new system, WhatsApp will ow display a sliding interface when the record button is pressed....

During the announcement, the Trump administration also accused Pyongyang directly for a May cyber attack. That hack resulted in banks, hospitals, and other organizations going down. Bossert offered no details on how the Korean government actors planned to attack or how Microsoft and Facebook shut it down. However, he did call on more companies to be more proactive in stopping state-sponsored cybercrime. Over the last year, sensitivity towards cyber attacks has increased in the US....

1 Quick overview of Windows 10 Disk Management2 How to Shrink a partition and free disk space for new partitions3 How to create a new partition Storage media such as hard disks or even USB sticks can be divided into several partitions if required and used under Windows as separate, so-called logical drives with their own drive letters. The main purpose of such separate logical drives is to use a dual-boot system on a single hard disk, for example with parallel installations of Windows 8 and Windows 10 or with Windows 10 and Linux....

For users, it means numerous fixes for bugs they were likely unaware of. Due to the relative unimportance of this patch, it’s optional, with users able to use the ‘Download & Install’ link or wait until the next Patch Tuesday. On a personal level, I’m very pleased to see a fix for screen calibration and Night Light issues that had become a particular annoyance. On some PCs, profiles would be reverted to default on boot, and impossible to change until a restart....

After countless bugs, data loss issues, and more, the October 2018 update saw a late rollout and several delays. By that point, many had lost all confidence in Microsoft’s ability to deliver a stable build, and that’s reflected in the statistics. On February 25th, 71.8% of users were still on the Windows 10 April 2018 update (1803). 3.7% were still on the Fall Creators update, and 3.2% on earlier builds....

1 Windows 10 Redstone 5 release date2 Official Name for Windows 10 Redstone 5 3 Windows 10 Redstone 5 Known Features Redstone 5 is a continuation of Microsoft’s Windows as a service ethos. Unlike previous Windows versions, Microsoft runs Windows 10 like a continuous service that is improved through evolution. Features are added twice a year through major updates that have carried the Redstone codename for two years. Every month, the company supplements the feature updates with cumulative releases for security patches and fixes....

“Get an app to sync clipboard items to your phone”, says a string under the ‘Sync across devices’ setting of Clipboard. Clicking a link asks the user to enter their phone number, before sending them a link to the Microsoft Launcher download. Further screenshots on Twitter suggest this feature is already active for some users. With it, users can copy something on their phone and paste it straight away on their desktop, or vice-versa....

Last week, Microsoft started to roll out its first major upgrade for Windows 11 to Insider Program members. However, the news a week later is you should avoid installing this release for the time being. It seems the KB5010414 update is causing PCs to overheat because of generating too much CPU load. Microsoft seems to know about this issue but is not working on a direct fix as yet. That’s because the release is fulfilling the goal of the Insider Program....

Windows 11 Start Menu Not Working Corrupted system files to bouched windows updates or problems with user account profiles or third-party app conflicts are some common reasons why windows 11 start menu not working. Relaunching Windows Explorer or reboot your computer is very effective to fix the problem. Also, you can run the start menu troubleshooter, use SFC and DISM restore health commands to repair the system files and fix the start menu problem on windows 11....

With this latest bump, users can now share connections with contacts. Microsoft has also improved search reliability by including date and time options. Finally, navigation and UI has been improved with new shortcut menus. The company says this improves sharing and saving results from search. For what it’s worth, here is the full changelog for the update. Share your collections with friends and family. Plan ahead and search directions with new date and time search options....

According to information from The Verge, Microsoft is still adding last minute features. Among them is retro-style cathode-ray tube, CRT, effects which will be available in version 0.8. That build should be arriving to preview users of Windows Terminal on Tuesday. So, you will be able to type commands like back in the 80s. While that’s a superficial tool, Microsoft also has something more functional in store. Specifically, users will be able to search for text directly in tabs....

Since its release, Facebook says millions of people have used its feature, with over 2,000 activations. Notably missing though, was enterprise. Unless you want your employees on social media idea, using the traditional platform isn’t a great way to get quick responses. As a result, Facebook is introducing Safety Check to its Workplace app, and with it comes some significant upgrades. Companies will be able to create their own Safety Checks, send notifications to users for a quick response....

A new home tab acts as the central point for that hub, displaying your recent purchases, nearby stores, and rewards. To keep things organized, Google has also introduced a Cards tab, which lets users loook through their loyalty programs, as well as debit and gift cards. Other than design, there isn’t a whole lot of difference between this app and Android Pay, but Google says more features are coming soon....

This Xbox Insider Program update for Preview Ring 3 is extensive. It is a Windows 10 Creators Update release and brings many new features to the Xbox One. With this launch, users on the third preview ring are getting build 1703 for Xbox. Microsoft’s Brad Rossetti announced the build on Twitter. However, he did add that only select Preview Ring 3 members can pull in the update at the moment....

If you are also experiencing similar problem, here are some of the solutions to apply. 1 Xbox one s turns on then off instantly1.1 Xbox One shutdown unexpectedly1.2 Xbox one S shutting off after game loads The first thing you have to check and make sure everything is connected properlyThen Verify that your power brick is working properly. All Xbox One power bricks have a light on them to signify they are receiving electrical current....

In its announcement, Microsoft says connectivity with other players is a huge part of gaming now. While users can already chat and interact through Xbox Live, the Discord introduction will add another way to efficiently communicate. The company says the collaboration is part of its commitment to provide more choice to users. The company says integration with Discord will happen in the coming weeks and will make it easier for gamers to see what friends are playing....

Game downloading is now an important part of the Xbox ecosystem, with many gamers choosing to purchase digital titles. In terms of the all-digital, Xbox Series S, downloading is fundamental. While download speeds can depend on internet connection, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One also influence speeds. For example, all three consoles actively throttle game updates and downloads if another game is in a session. With the suspend game option, users can pause games and download updates or a new game....

However, the severe issues that have been causing usability problems in Windows Server remain. Check our full coverage on Microsoft’s decision to reinstate the updates without a fix and what the company says about the issues. [14.01.22 – 17:26 CET] Microsoft is no longer rolling out January 2022 Patch Tuesday updates to Windows Server. The company has taken the decision to pull the cumulative updates following critical bugs the patches were causing....