Surface Pro 4 Has A New Rival As Acer Debuts The Switch 5

Of course, every 2-in-1 hybrid that lands on Windows 10 is a Surface Pro 4 rival. That’s the nature of the beast Microsoft created. Its devices helped shape a market and make it popular. It is natural that other companies will want to mirror that success. This is even Microsoft’s plan. While the Surface Pro range is meant to do well as hardware, they also serve as references. As such, the company welcomes rivals and I have often said building the 2-in-1 market is good for Windows....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 318 words · James Bye

Synaptics Reveals Security Hole In Many Laptop Fingerprint Sensors

Synaptics is a long-time creator of touchpad technology and, more recently, fingerprint identification. Yesterday, it revealed to VentureBeat just how easy it is to bypass some of the tech. The fault usually comes from manufacturers trying to save money. By integrating cheap mobile phone sensors in laptops, they save around 25 cents per device but also open it up to spoofing. “Fingerprint identification has taken off because it is secure and convenient when it’s done right,” said Synaptics’ vice president of marketing Godfrey Cheng to VentureBeat....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 371 words · Maria Martin

The Adguard Extension Is Now Available In Microsoft Edge

As of yesterday, that’s no longer the case. You can now download Adguard free of charge from the Windows Store. It has the same features as in other browsers: “Blocks all ads including: Video ads (including YouTube video ads) Rich media advertising like video ads interstitial ads and floating ads Unwanted pop-ups Banners and text ads (including Facebook advertisements) Speeds up page loading and saves bandwidth, thanks to the missing ads and pop up windows Blocks many spyware, adware and dialer installers (optional) Protects your privacy by blocking common third-party tracking systems (optional) Protects you from malware and phishing (optional)”...

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 259 words · David Fisher

The Top 5 Reasons To Back Up Exchange Online

The Main reasons to back up Exchange Online COVID-19 caused a rapid shift toward remote work and, thus, fueled the rise in adoption of Microsoft Office 365 services, including Exchange Online. While a growing number of users are choosing Exchange Online, the native data protection tools may be insufficient to ensure data protection and compliance retention. And this is where Exchange Online backups come into play. This article covers the five main reasons why businesses need to back up Office 365 Exchange Online....

November 5, 2022 · 8 min · 1528 words · Timothy Morrow

The Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update Will Launch On April 25Th

In a blog post yesterday, Window’s director of program management John Cable clarified those plans. As expected, there will be a gap between the two platforms. Microsoft has set the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update for April 25th, two weeks later. The strategy differs from Microsoft’s previous update, where users were left guessing. The Windows 10 Anniversary also launched two weeks late, so it looks like the company is being consistent....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 278 words · Bernice Halpin

Tonor Tc 777 Usb Condenser Mic Great Audio Quality With Appealing Price

1 What Is The TONOR TC-7772 Out Of The Box3 Specifications4 Design Features5 Getting Started6 Sound Quality7 Conclusion Customers are often torn between two extremes when selecting a microphone. There are professional recording-grade mic’s that cost hundreds of dollars, or cheap mic’s that lack overall quality. With the TONOR TC-777, you can have the best of both worlds. This is an affordable USB microphone that also has enough quality to work in a business/recording environment....

November 5, 2022 · 4 min · 829 words · Isiah Gilliland

What Are The Specifications You Should Consider For An Office Work Laptop

Laptops are a valuable tool for office workers that combine the power of a desktop computer with the convenience of a mobile device. Despite the increasing shift to smartphones, laptops remain a fundamental part of productivity for tens of millions of business users around the world. When it comes to choosing a laptop to use in the office, there are considerations to make. Do you want a machine that can also serve as your entertainment device at home, or are you just looking for something for work?...

November 5, 2022 · 6 min · 1132 words · Hugo Burton

Whatsapp Reportedly Working On Face Id And Touch Id Support

The addition would add an extra layer of security on top of a full phone lock, letting users loan their device to a friend without fear of prying eyes. The publication says this feature is still in the alpha stage and may not be available for everyone. However, it did share some screenshots of the toggle, which reads ‘Prompt for Face ID each time WhatsApp is opened’. The integration of Face ID should greatly reduce the effort required compared to the existing PIN, which barely anyone uses....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 229 words · Jerilyn Covington

Windows 10 How To Password Protect A Folder 4 Methods

At first glance, it seems you cannot password protect folder files in Windows 10. That’s because Microsoft says the platform is already secure because of user accounts. In other words, each user on a PC should have the folders password protected at the login level. As such, Microsoft says Windows already protects your files. Secure data you host on your PC may need a more direct protection at an individual folder level....

November 5, 2022 · 3 min · 515 words · Richard Lawrence

Windows 10 How To Run Chkdsk To Find And Repair Hard Drive Errors

1 Checkdisk (Chkdsk): What Disk Errors Windows 10 can fix2 Running Chkdsk: How to repair a hard drive file system error in Windows 103 Using Chkdsk with the Windows 10 Command Prompt It is better to be proactive and prevent any drive error before it happens. Many Windows 10 users ignore the Chkdsk scan feature built into Microsoft’s platform. If you regularly check drives for errors, you can discover drive error problems before they become terminal for your system....

November 5, 2022 · 4 min · 645 words · Earl Gaines

Windows 10 22H2 Download With Update Assistant Tool

Download Windows 10 22H2 Update Note: Before you decide to install the latest Windows 10 22H2 update, we recommend you take backup of your important data first. Also, create a system restore point. 1 What is windows update assistant?2 Download Windows 10 22H2 Update2.1 Using Windows Update3 Download Windows 10 Update Assistant Check and make sure your system meets the minimum system requirements for install Windows 10 venison 22H2.In addition, you need a stable internet connection to download the latest windows 10 2022 update package or files from the Microsoft server....

November 5, 2022 · 4 min · 674 words · Jennifer Beck

Windows 10 April 2018 Update Incorrectly Notifying Users Of Low Disk Space

Over on the Microsoft’s Community Forums, users are reporting a bug that’s causing low disk space warnings to be displayed. It seems the warnings are caused by inaccurate driver letters in recovery drivers. Users on Microsoft’s community says Windows 10 April 2018 Update is notifying on a separate partition. This is 449 MB and is not visible in the update notes. The recovery partition seems to have not been meant for the release, but is included in File Explorer....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · Eugene Haycraft

Windows 10 Could Come To Apple S M1 Macbook S Despite Early Software Troubles

However, the early signs suggest Apple’s early confidence may have been premature. Still, there is a good chance Microsoft’s Windows 10 will one day run on M1 machines. We are already familiar with the benefits of ARM computing, improved battery life and better performance. It is clear the M1-powered MacBook’s deliver on this in a way Microsoft’s own ARM Surface Pro X could not. In fact, better than any Windows 10 on ARM device....

November 5, 2022 · 3 min · 515 words · Rachel Leak

Windows 10 To Feature Microsoft Password Recovery At Lockscreen

Microsoft seems to be testing this feature in order to release it along with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, expected sometime around September of this year. Users using Windows Hello or a pin will also be able to access the new password reset option by clicking on “Sign-in options”, below the “I forgot my password” option. Once a user starts the password reset process, Windows 10 will take them to the OOBE where Cortana will help them reset their password....

November 5, 2022 · 3 min · 444 words · Ernest Pennington

Windows 10X Will Introduce A New Windows Update Experience

10X is built from the ground up and sits on a modern core that removes many of the legacy underpinnings of Windows 10. The idea behind the platform is for its to be more efficient and lightweight. For the new Windows Update experience, Microsoft says it will initially be exclusive to the new platform. The company says updates will come to the OS in an offline state and will be saved offline....

November 5, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Sarah Milligan

Windows 11 Has A Preinstalled Microsoft Teams Chat Feature

We have already discussed how Microsoft Teams is now more deeply integrated into Windows, but there was a more important reveal. Specifically, Windows 11 will ship with a preinstalled app known as “Chat”, while taps directly into Microsoft Teams. It allows users to easily contact family, friends, and work colleagues on Windows 11 without opening the Teams app. It is worth noting the consumer version of Teams powers the Chat app and not the enterprise build....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 268 words · Evelyn Cherry

Windows Subsystem For Android Brings Android 13 Support To Windows 11

Also in this package, Microsoft is providing the usual batch of relatability and performance improvements, alongside fixes for known issues. However, Android 13 support is the start of the show here. Google officially unveiled Android 13 in August and it seems Microsoft has been working on bringing the platform to Windows 11 through WSA. The company has been developing the integration since October. Here are all the changes coming to Windows Subsystem for Android 2211....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 226 words · James Bourgeois

Xbox One Update Brings Much Needed Wifi Party Chat Improvements

Among the improvements is a WiFi firmware update for the Xbox One X and S that should enhance performance and reliability. It has also fixed an issue that made some networks undiscoverable, as well as unexpected disconnections. For online gamers, these fixes are essential, as loss of connectivity in a game like PUBG can often result in death. Adding to that are reparations for Party Chat. Users should no longer experience loss of party chat audio, meaning they can stay in contact with their team with no hitches....

November 5, 2022 · 1 min · 213 words · Richard Green

Xbox Series X Smart Delivery Provides Free Xbox One Game Upgrades

Games will ship for both Xbox Series X and Xbox One. Smart Delivery means customers buying for Xbox One don’t have to worry about losing the game when they upgrade to the Series X. When the console upgrade is made, the available game will be the corresponding Series X version. It is worth noting this is not Microsoft’s Xbox Backward Compatibility, which will be supported on the new console. Backward Compatibility means users can put their Xbox One game discs into the Series X and play them....

November 5, 2022 · 2 min · 259 words · Carol Smith

10 Warning Signs That Your Windows 10 Is Virus Malware Infected

Note: Here in This article We have collected some main symptoms of a malware-infected system are. Also, learn to correctly evaluate the risk and know where to look for a solution. Let’s get to it! Virus Malware Infected warnings Here We have listed top 10 Warning Signs that Your Windows 10 is Virus Malware Infected. Check Bellow listed points to know whether your windows are totally virus free or not....

November 4, 2022 · 12 min · 2510 words · Noe Primm