1 Artificial Intelligence2 Immersion3 Security4 Connection5 Specs Now, the company is offering more details on how the Snapdragon 845 will achieve its bold claim. At the event, Qualcomm showcased its Always Connected PCs, which brings full Windows 10 integration with mobile devices. Additionally, the Snapdragon 845 is also the chip that will drive towards 5G connectivity and greater performance. Perhaps the biggest news is that Qualcomm now sees Snapdragon as a platform....

According to Samsung, its foldable smartphones are starting to impact the enterprise market. The company points out the flexibility and larger screens make the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip ideal for productivity. Looking at the period from January to October 2022 (Q1 to Q3), Samsung saw foldable smartphone sales double year-on-year. Devices that were taken on contract by businesses increased by 105%. Increase Now the company is predicting sales of 16 million units worldwide this year, which would be a 73% year-on-year gain....

As a business owner, you may be looking for ways to increase traffic to your website. SEO, or search engine optimization, is a great way to do just that. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to optimize your website for local businesses and increase your chances of being found online. We’ll also provide some tips on how to track the results of your SEO efforts so you can be sure that they are effective....

Last year, Microsoft used the event to announce the roadmap of SharePoint and OneDrive, promising the following changes: “The first ever SharePoint app across all mobile platforms and a new SharePoint home experience in Office 365. Modern SharePoint Team Sites seamlessly connected to Office 365 Groups and Microsoft Teams. A new OneDrive Sync client with support for SharePoint files and shared folders. PowerApps and Microsoft Flow integration to support rapid app and business process development....

PayPal in Skype is rolling out in 22 countries, among them the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The digital payment platform is integrated directly into Microsoft’s chat and messaging service. Microsoft is a little late to this party as PayPal has worked in iMessage and Slack for some time. However, better late than never and it seems functionality mirrors the integration on those two rival services. Users will be able to send peer-to-peer payments to friends, family, and others directly from the app: “Questions like “Can I reimburse you for those movie tickets?...

“On cross-platform, our way of thinking is always that PlayStation is the best place to play,” Kenichiro Yoshida said. “‘Fortnite’, I believe, partnered with PlayStation 4 is the best experience for users, that’s our belief.” In some ways, Yoshida’s answer makes sense. By keeping within the boundaries of the platform, Sony can guarantee a certain level of quality. Players can know they’re only fighting against others on PS4, and there’s generally more control....

Either way, this is obviously a good tool for users, especially those who like some beats before falling asleep. Google Maps integration is another biggie new Spotify feature that should come to the Android app soon. It’s worth noting that Waze has already been available on the app, but Google Maps could arguably bring more to the table. For example, Google Maps offers “smart commute updates” and the ability to place Spotify controls within a map....

A search for the film returns results for several suspicious sites, claiming to offer the film for free or at a discounted sites. They tie in descriptions, galleries, and fake social media accounts to trick users and search engines they provide content of value. Needless to say, you aren’t going to get your hands on The Rise of Skywalker for some time, even through unscrupulous means. It only just launched in cinemas, so your best bet for Star Wars right now is Disney+’s The Mandalorian....

Over the coming months until end of support, an influx of users will move to Windows 10. The wave of migrators will help Microsoft push closer to its goal of putting Windows 10 on one billion devices. Just how many users will move to Windows 10 remains to be seen, but it is clear millions are still running Windows 7. Software company Kollective has published results of a survey that shows Windows 7 use across 200 US and UK-based IT employees....

Users are complaining that Microsoft’s Surface products are throttling processor speed down to just 400 MHz. This is a power state that remains in place even when the Surface Book 2 or Surface Pro 6 are rebooted. It seems the processor throttling is not a problem on Microsoft’s part. Instead, the problem is caused by an Intel CPU flag called BD PROCHOT. This is a flag that can be set by peripherals and instructs the processor to reduce its speed in an effort to manage system temperature....

This retailer listing shows the device will bring a significant bump in specs but will remain the entry-level Surface Laptop model. According to the leak, the Surface Laptop Go 2 will get a new 11th-gen Intel processor, specifically the i5 1135G7. Of course, the original Surface Laptop Go had a 10th-gen CPU when it launched in 2020. The new machine will be the first in this series of devices to get Windows 11 out of the box as the original had Windows 10....

UK comparison site, Compare the Market, has a new calculator that allows users to see how much carbon they emit when on social media. The site highlights how much emissions per minute the major social apps send out. Users simply then plug in the number of minutes they spend on a platform and the calculator will tell them the overall impact. TikTok is the worst offender, followed closely by Reddit....

It is easy to abuse a dislike button for content, but comments can often be cesspits of stupidity, so a dislike button does have its merits. TikTok is discussing the in-development feature in a blog post. According to the company, the dislike button is a “way to let individuals identify comments they believe to be irrelevant or inappropriate,” and to “keep the comment section consistently relevant and a place for genuine engagement....

Now Twitch is aiming to give its subscribers more through a new beta tool called Subscriber Streams. As you may be able to gather, this feature provides streams that are exclusive to a channel paying a subscription. Twitch says Subscriber Streams will give users an added reason to subscribe to their favorite streamers. There are some requirements in place before you can access Subscriber Streams: In its official announcement, Twitch says Subscriber Streams should not be considered a way of making stream private....

The app works exactly the same as other versions, except its designed specifically for Windows 10 ARM PCs. In collaboration with several OEMs, Microsoft launched laptops that utilize mobile ‘ARM’ processors, allowing for cellular connectivity and significantly increased battery life. A Good Start Before now, devs could compile packages for x86, x64 and ARM32 UWP apps, but not ARM64. Apps like Adobe Photoshop Elements are unable to run natively as a result, putting off consumers significantly....

At the time, WhatsApp said disappearing or self-destructing messages will only come to group chats. Later, the company changed its mind and confirmed it will also come to individual users. However, no timeframe for the launch of the feature was given. It has been months, but users are finally getting the tool. The disappearing message option allows users to set a timer on to decide how long a message remains visible in the chat....

The Facebook-owned messaging service is promising reliable calling across the world on all connection types with end-to-end encryption. The functionality ensures only the call participants will be able to view the call information and makes eavesdropping very difficult. Skype has been testing the functionality since January and recently rolled out its ‘private conversations’ to its preview app. That puts WhatsApp slightly ahead in that regard, but its calling has one major limitation....

Entering Windows 10 boot options gives you access to various tools that aren’t commonly available. From it, you can access command prompt, enter safe mode, perform a system restore, and uninstall updates. It’s important to note that some of these may lead to data loss, so you should make sure you know exactly what they do before trying them. This is a recovery mode meant for resolving serious issues or starting in safe mode while booting....

1 Enable DirectPlay via the Windows 10 Control Panel2 Enable DirectPlay with PowerShell DirectPlay is a legacy API library that’s included in older Direct X versions and is used for network communication, lobby management, and more. As such, you’ll mostly see the errors when trying to play old PC games with a multiplayer component. While some sites suggest a DirectPlay download is necessary, that’s not the case and could lead to malware....

For Microsoft, it’s a way to keep its users staring at its OS. For users, it’s a major increase in convenience. According to Aggiornamenti Lumia, there are now hints that phone call mirroring will debut in the OSes next update. The publication claims it has discovered references to a ‘Windows.CallingShellApp’ that will enable the functionality. Official strings from the discovery include ‘Transfer to PC’, ‘Send to Phone’, and references to dial pad, Wi-Fi connections, and more....