A user reports the problem on the Microsoft forum: File System errors are usually caused by Disk Related Errors which can be due to bad sectors, disk integrity corruption or anything else related to the storage sector on the disk. Also sometimes corrupted system files cause this error But as the problem started after a recent windows update may be the KB4343909 update bug causing the File system error while opening the ....
Busy is perhaps a good description for Windows 10 Preview Build 16232. It has certainly been the most widespread of all the Fall Creators Update releases so far. As always, Microsoft initially sent it to the Fast Ring of the Insider Program. Later the preview made its way to the Slow Ring. While this is standard practice to move previews through branches, it was more significant this time. That’s because Windows 10 Preview Build 16232 became the first Fall Creators Update build to reach the Slow Ring....
Like on Windows, Timeline lets users see their past use of Google Chrome and to jump to specific previous points. The developer of the extension, Dominic Maas, also released the tool on Firefox. Despite the extension being pulled by Google, he says an updated version is in the works that will not have trademarking problems. Maas says the updated extension is currently going through Google’s review process. If approved, users should be able to enjoy Windows Timeline on the market-leading browser again....
Auto High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode upscales older titles automatically. In other words, older games have better visual performance than before without developers needing to do anything. It’s a technology that has been used on smart TVs for some time. Before the announcement and launch of Windows 11, Microsoft brought Auto HDR to the Xbox Game Bar in Windows 10. It was then brought along to the upgrade to Windows 11....
While there are several virtualization services around, Parallels remains largely the best. Now, Parallels Desktop 18 is launching with a bunch of handy new features. Leading the charge is the ability to one-click install Windows 11 on macOS. Elsewhere, Version 18 also aims to bring better gaming on Windows when running on a Mac. Parallels has also given performance gains to devices with the M1 Ultra processor. It is also worth noting that Parallels does also run on Intel Mac devices....
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This is an important update because it makes a bunch of changes to the Windows Subsystem for Android. Among them is advanced networking. Microsoft says app access on local networks for ARM machines will be available. Furthermore, the company is allowing VPN and IPv6 connectivity. Other changes include AV1 support and new settings. If you are unfamiliar with WSA, it is the system that allows Windows 11 to support Android apps natively....
If you’re unfamiliar with Lazarus, it is an advanced persistent threat (APT) group backed by, and based in, North Korea. The group has a history of targeting military organizations. Of course, while Lockheed Martin has other ventures, it is a big partner of the US military. Active since at least 2009, Lazarus Group is one of the most persistent cybercriminal organizations around. It is also known as Hidden Cobra in the US military and has history of ransomware attacks and data theft for espionage purposes....
The main reason why a physical input device is necessary for the platform is because some games do not work with touch controls. Microsoft now wants Xbox Cloud Gaming to appeal to PC gamers who a probably more accustomed to using a keyboard and mouse. It is worth noting that the support for keyboard and mouse is not available on all games. The announcement for the feature was announced by Jorg Neumann, who leads the Microsoft Flight Simulator team....
This will work across the Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and flagship Xbox Series X. However, it seems the patch to getting this feature is more complex than it needs to be. Firstly, players need to connect their Xbox (Microsoft) account with their Discord account. So, that means getting the Xbox mobile app. This is necessary because the feature works by transferring Discord calls from the app to the console....
The company says this major overhaul include new features and changes to the look and feel of the Xbox One software. Such as change has been centered on Microsoft’s desire to bring gamers closer together and make the console more social. Before looking at what this release brings, the announcement also all but confirms the Windows 10 Creators Update will drop on April 11. Discussing Beam, Microsoft says Xbox One users are getting the app today....
The app has been in testing for around six months and Yubico says it’s taken that time to listen to feedback and outline a plan for improvements. For now, though, the app supports the following: Highly secure and easy-to-use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for login using local accounts to Windows workstations Simple configuration for up to 10 individual users Fast enrollment for backup YubiKeys Easy recovery mechanisms for lost YubiKeys...
Soon, all Windows Insiders with the Your Phone app will be able to sync notifications from their Android phone to their PC. Users will be able to dismiss notifications on their desktop to have them disappear from their mobile, with notification replies coming in the future. Meanwhile, screen mirroring features are coming to the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, as well as the Note 8 and 9. OnePlus 6 and 6t users will also get access to the feature for enhanced productivity....
This is a handy feature because it means users can pinch on their screen to zoom in on any video just as you would with photos. If you have YouTube Premium, this feature has been available since August but is now graduating to be available to all YouTube users. Another interesting new ability is precise seeking, which will help users fast forward and rewind to the exact location in the video they want....
Hard disk failure reasons? It could be a Power outage, Firmware corruption, Hardware failure or Human error are some common reasons behind Hard disk failure. Symptoms of hard disk failure In most cases, hard drives will begin to fail gradually. This means you still get enough time to copy or transfer your data to another drive before it just dies from a fatal failure. But how do you tell when the drive begins to fail?...
Last year, many scammers used the COVID-19 pandemic theme to impersonate health authorities or offer to sell scarce protection products. Today, scammers are trying to make money by taking advantage of users’ interest in the topic of the coronavirus vaccine. How can students protect themselves from cybercriminals? Read this post to get a comprehensive student guide to online scams. Top 4 Ways to Protect From Online Scams Safety on the Internet largely depends on us....
The tech reportedly comes from British company ARM holdings and could be an upset for Intel’s server dominance. For providers, it’s largely a question of cost. Intel’s dominance lets it drive up prices, with AMD chips only being a serious contender in recent times. However, the price difference may be worth the drop in performance. ARM chips can cost thousands less and are more energy efficient on top of that....
The second generation Ryzen Threadripper chips will arrive later this month and into October. AMD describes the processors as “record breaking”. Two CPUs make up the X series, which AMD says are all designed to appeal to gamers and enthusiasts seeking extra power. A further two processors make up the WX series, which means work station. AMD says these two CPUs are for creators needing expansive performance. As expected with these high-end processors, AMD is charging a harsh price....
The appearance of a new platform for the Microsoft Store is likely as close as we’ll get, but it’s definitely not clear-cut. Under availability, the app now shows a star and the numbers 8828080. According to Windows Central, this could be a reference to the Andromeda OS. The number has appeared recently as a target platform and corresponds to Microsoft’s corporate phone number. As well as the Store itself, apps from major third parties have surfaced, including Spotify, games, and more....
Scientists in Zurich are giving drones the AI ability to fly themselves. Using what they call “vision algorithms” the researchers are able to implement AI into even drones that can be bought off the shelf. The artificial intelligence can give the drones self-governing ability to fly autonomously and map areas. Professor Margarita Chli of the Vision Robotics Lab says the team use “dense surface reconstruction” data-set. This has been specifically designed to give drones learning abilities to adapt to their environment....
