It is worth pointing out that the PC Trends Report samples PCs that run Avast’s software. In others words, it does not look at every PC in use. That said, the report is a good measure for Windows use and does align with market analysis from other companies. As mentioned, Windows 7 leads the ecosystem and is on more than 56 million machines. That is very impressive considering the platform launched in 2009....

The toolkit entirely open-source project that lets the developer community collaborate to introduce new capabilities on top the SDK. By removing code, the service makes it easy for even development newbies to create UWP content. Loaded with new features, Windows Community Toolkit users will find plenty to like in version 3.0. Among the most notable additions are Edge WebView, new controls for accessing Microsoft Graph, and eye gaze APIs. As usual, Microsoft has provided a changelog for the update:...

The company has been promising OpenSSH since 2015 and has already implemented it in some services. However, Windows Server has missed out on the utilities suite. That will change with Windows Server 2019. OpenSSH has been available on-demand through Windows 10 since the launch of Build 1803 (April 2018 Update). Windows Server has been limited to a pre-release of OpenSSH. Microsoft is changing the lack of support on its server platform next year....

However, the console getting PC-like capabilities may still be some way off, even though the UWP concept is going to kick into full gear next month with the release of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. PCGameSN suggests in a new report that compatibility support for a mouse and keyboard on the Xbox One is still months away. The outlet is not just pulling a figure out of thin air either, the timeframe is directly from Xbox chief Phil Spencer (image)....

Today, Xbox chief Phil Spencer confirmed that pre-orders will be opening soon. Asked about the availability on Twitter, Spencer said all regulatory approvals have been cleared. This is usually among the last steps before a product is made available. Spencer says all information, including pre-order availability “won’t be too much longer”. While he did not offer any concrete dates, the executive’s hints suggest maybe pre-orders will open in August. Gamescom is taking place next month....

YouTube Premium has been around for some time. It is a monthly subscription package that allows users to get perks. While some benefits are features like downloadable videos, background playback, and access to original content, you can also watch videos ad-free. As ads are increasing on the platform, Google is experimenting with a new YouTube Premium Lite service that is more affordable and will appeal to more users. Currently available in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, YouTube Premium Lite costs €6....

A customized password is set on your iPhone to protect your privacy, but sometimes in times of emergency where you want to operate your phone on the spot, you end up disabling it. Various scenarios other than your own mistake can disable your iPhone, such as if some mischievous kid changed your password without you knowing. iPhone gets disabled permanently after 10 failed attempts, and once your phone is in disabled mode, the chances of recovering it lessens....

Project Kuiper is one of the most ambitious space programs in history. It would see the launch of 3,326 low Earth orbit satellites that will bring broadband coverage to the world. “The Kuiper System will deliver satellite broadband communications services to tens of millions of unserved and underserved consumers and businesses in the United States and around the globe,” the permission filing reads. Rivalry British billionaire Richard Branson is also in the market and was in fact the first to launch space broadband delivery satellites through his OneWeb company....

As the number of digital products continues to increase, so does the demand for API management. Unfortunately, with dozens of terms, methodologies, definitions, and more, the process can be confusing for businesses and developers alike. However, by understanding the basics of API creation, as well as some tips on how to profit from your product, you can transform the digital economy for your business or project. APIs are digital products that are designed to be fungible, reliable, and reproducible....

The company has used Intent Lab’s Intent Scoring Algorithm to uncover new insights into its searchers, analyzing the “abstract thinking consumers employ early in the purchasing journey”. One example Microsoft gives is using the words and structures users use during their searches to determine information about their mindset. “The algorithm also revealed that when advertising copy matches the consumer mindset, consumers are more likely to click on the ad and be open to its content,” said Kelli Kemery, market research manager, Bing Ads....

Google has been working on a Chrome feature that warns users if they access a website that could be using phishing techniques. Called Lookalike URLs, the tool would detect if a user was entering a website that looked legitimate but had been nefariously modified. Bad actors use this technique to fool users into believing they are entering the correct site. Instead, the URL is mimicking a legitimate site. Microsoft has revealed Chromium Edge has now adopted the feature....

Apparently, the answer to that problem has arrived. Software development company Citrix has announced that its UWP app, Citrix Receiver, is ready to run on Windows 10 S devices, allowing them to use Win32 apps. In the announcement, Citrix says that with Citrix Receiver users will be able to run their business critical apps on Windows 10 S. Additionally, the company states that customers will “also get the flexibility to run any other browser like Chrome or another search engine on browser like Google search....

Windows 10 on ARM (Always Connected PC) was arguably Microsoft’s biggest announcement last year, at least on the Windows front. Announced last year, it brings Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors to Windows laptops. It is a hardware movement that Microsoft hopes will eventually transform mobile, bringing full Windows operability to handsets. In the meantime, Windows 10 on ARM allows laptops to have benefits like excellent battery life. Additionally, the platform allows emulation of Win32 programs....

What Is An Ecommerce Helpdesk? A helpdesk can be an invaluable asset to an e-commerce business, as it provides a way to handle customer queries quickly and effectively. An eCommerce helpdesk can also act as a central data hub, collecting customer data and surfacing it when needed. Additionally, it can empower individual agents to solve more complex issues. Research shows that 82% of customers want to be able to resolve complex issues with one agent, which means that delivering on this expectation can improve customer support satisfaction....

We are moving into an era of individually created entertainment. TV networks, movie studios, or even talent are no longer necessary as anybody with a camera can make content. A cursory glance through YouTube will tell you this is both a good thing and a dreadful thing. Tech companies are pushing towards video and streaming services. This is especially true on social media, where video is becoming increasingly important. Facebook wants bring users and content creators closer together with the Vidpresso acquisition....

The ultra specific unit seems useless, but it could be vital for C++ developers. Longer than a nanosecond, it’s designed to line up perfectly with video framerates. “When working creating visual effects for film, television, and other media, it is common to run simulations or other time-integrating processes which subdivide a single frame of time into a fixed, integer number of subdivisions. It is handy to be able to accumulate these subdivisions to create exact 1-frame and 1-second intervals, for a variety of reasons,” says project head Christopher Horvath....

The crackdown fills a giant gap in the social media’s vision. Though it has been fact-checking articles for some time, they aren’t the sole culprit. Pages can deceive users with paid actors, photoshop, or incorrect text overlays. By doing so, they can circumvent Facebook’s checks. According to Facebook, its new AI uses a number of factors to decide whether an image or video needs review. It notes user feedback, compares OCR text with headlines, and is working on detection of photo or video manipulation....

The company says this feature is only available for Windows 10 versions of Firefox. Through the browser, the Share menu is available through the main Firefox menu. Selecting the menu will open the features familiar to Windows 10 Share. At the moment, the integration is only available in preview through Nightly builds of Firefox 64. Mozilla says it will roll out the feature to all users by the end of the year....

Xbox general manager Aaron Greenberg spoke to Official Xbox Magazine at the event, talking up the console’s new specs. Though he didn’t go into detail, he did reiterate and expand upon some points made in its announcement. “For next-gen, I think you’ll see a big upgrade in CPU because we want to make sure you don’t have any compromises with frame rate. Yes we can do 4K, but we can also do frame rates up to 120....

Global natural resources will eventually dwindle, but science and technology can pave the way to greener and more efficient power. The German energy company is making strides towards cleaner and longer lasting power. A flow battery uses chemical energy through two components to dissolve liquids separated by a membrane. The liquids pass electrodes to create energy. There are several ways to implement flow batteries. While they are not self-sufficient (needing a fuel cell or recharge connection) they have almost unlimited longevity and are very efficient....