Titled, “Skin interface for Wearables: Sensor fusion to improve signal quality,” the patent shows how a user can control a wearable device with their skin. While there will be no specific product, the technology could become part of existing Google hardware like the Pixel Watch or Pixel Buds. So, how does this skin input work? Well, the user would draw on their own skin rather on the device itself. This may seem pointless if the hardware as a screen… why not just touch the screen....

The company now says this app is unnecessary and will be closing it. While Android Auto may not have the proliferation of Apple CarPlay, it is included on most new models (support for both rival platforms). Android Auto for phone screens was something of a placeholder that allowed users to use the platform on their smartphone. Now most people can do that in their vehicle infotainment system, the need for the smartphone app has gone....

As pointed out by The Verge’s Tom Warren, this uses the same techniques as past efforts. Microsoft’s app uses the same underlying engine as Chrome and Google avoids any statement of incompatibility. Instead, it has blocked the browser’s user agent string (UA). This is easy to test by changing the string in developer settings, in which the message disappears. For casual users, however, the prompt to ‘Use Google Chrome to play Stadia on computers & tablets’ will feel like a necessity....

Despite its significant success, the attacks have so far gone unreported. According to Group-IB, the hackers also targeted law firms and financial institutions, with 20 different companies confirmed so far. Of those, 16 were in the US, while 3 were in Russia and 1 in the UK. The group constantly changed its tactics to avoid detection while also removing all traces of an intrusion. A Large-scale Operation MoneyTaker’s first attack came in spring 2016 when it gained access to First Data’s STAR network operating portal....

OpenSight is used to overlay 3D graphics on patients to help with things like surgical planning whilst also maintaining awareness of their surroundings. For example, a surgeon can mark an appropriate entry point for a needle, or it can be used to aid trainees. As far as we know, this is the first HoloLens app to receive 510(k) clearance. The software supports use my multiple headsets at once, with a specific training version with accounts for use on cadavers....

1 Access the boot options menu with SHIFT+Restart2 Enter the boot options menu via PC Settings3 Access the boot options menu through Command Prompt There, users can access several repair tools, as well as options for changing the Windows startup behavior. You can opt to enable debugging, boot into safe mode, or launch into a recovery environment when Windows starts. Instead of pressing keys at the right moment, you can now access the Windows boot options menu with three different ways....

1 How to Enable or Remove EFS NTFS File Encryption in the Windows 10 Local Group Policy Editor2 How to Enable or Disable NTFS File Encryption using a REG file3 How to Enable or Disable Windows File Encryption via .REG Download Though Windows has strong in-built security, it’s very difficult to protect a computer from a physical, in-person attack. One solution, however, is Windows 10 file encryption, also known as the encrypting file system (EFS)....

How to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro at no cost Usually, Microsoft charges $200 for a Windows 10 Pro product key, but you may be able to get it much cheaper than that due to a workaround. But Microsoft also still accepts product keys for Windows 7 Professional and Windows 8.1 Pro in its place. Those you can either find on one of your older PCs and use them for a free upgrade or purchase them for just around $5 on sites like eBay....

1 How to Disable UAC in Windows 10 via the Control Panel2 How to Turn off Windows 10 UAC via Registry Editor3 How to Disable UAC via the Local Group Policy Editor What is UAC in Windows 10? User Account Control in Windows 10 is an integral part of the OS’ security. When an app attempts to make changes to your PC, it steps in, asking for confirmation. Accepting allows the program to temporarily act with the full rights of the user: administrator rights....

1 How to Get Out of Safe Mode in Windows 11 / Windows 10 via the Start Menu2 How To Turn off Safe Mode via System Configuration Settings3 How to Start Windows 11 / Windows 10 in Safe Mode4 How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 and Windows 10 Safe mode in Windows 11 / Windows 10 is a useful troubleshooting tool designed to help in situations where your PC can’t boot as normal....

1 How to Find and Replace in Word2 Extra: How to Check the Word Count in Word3 Extra: How to Add a Checkbox in Word Where is find and replace in Word? Find and replace is found in the “Editing” section of the ribbon’s “Home” section, as well as in the navigation pane. We’ll be sticking to the former in this guide, as it’s the most intuitive. Find and replace offers the ability to replace a select instance of a word/character, or replace all words/characters that meet your criteria....

1 How to Install the Windows Package Manager Winget2 How to Use the Windows Package Manager Winget via PowerShell3 How to Use Windows Package Manager Winget via GUI What is Windows Package Manager (Winget)? The Windows Package Manager is a new method to install applications that’s likely to be extremely popular with Pro users. The ability to simply type “wget install appname” will greatly speed up the download and installation process for those who are familiar with the command line....

1 How to Wrap Text in Excel Automatically2 Extra: How to Combine Text Cells in Excel with Concatenate3 Extra: How to Lock Cells in Excel to Prevent Editing How to put multiple lines in Excel cells There are two ways to word wrap in Excel: you can format your cell so it wraps automatically when the edge of the cell is reached, or you can use a manual line break to split it at your choosing....

Whether it is in the office or working from home, Microsoft says people value collaboration and connection. With Microsoft Places, the company is adding a new workplace category that organises who in a team/organisation is doing what and when they are doing it. More than just a calendaring or scheduling tool, Microsoft Places uses intelligent technology to coordinate where work takes place and to maximise in-person connections. It also seeks to help prioritize time by optimising where people work: “Microsoft Places helps everyone understand who will be in the office when; where people are sitting; what meetings to attend in person; and how to book space on the days your team is already planning to come in....

The development follows complaints from the retail giant that the contract was awarded to Microsoft unfairly. It alleges that Donald Trump showed a clear and public bias against CEO Jeff Bezos, and highlights a report that he told his defense secretary to ‘screw’ AWS. In response to the announcement, Microsoft said it was disappointed by the delay but that it believes it will ultimately be able to continue its work....

1 The Mobile Approach2 LinkedIn Lead Gen Features Lead Gen Forms aims to fill that gap. When a user clicks a sponsored post, forms will automatically fill out with data from their LinkedIn profile. This means users can submit forms almost instantly. The Mobile Approach While it may seem strange to focus on mobile users, LinkedIn has very good reasons to do so. “80 percent of member engagement with Sponsored Content happens on smartphones,” explains group product manager Divye Khilnani....

If you are unfamiliar with the name, Suplari is a leader in AI-automation as part of the “Spend Agility Revolution”. The company provides solutions for organizations to streamline costs through actionable insights provided by AI. This is achieved by working towards creating an efficient flow of financial data. In its announcement, Microsoft points out many organizations host their financial data in silo, which makes accessing data difficult. Making decisions based on financial data is not always easy, even if businesses understand the important of leveraging that information....

In an accompanying blog post, Microsoft program manager Jack Hammons, reveals a full Linux kernel will drop on Windows 10 in preview during the summer: “Beginning with Windows Insiders builds this Summer, we will include an in-house custom-built Linux kernel to underpin the newest version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The kernel itself will initially be based on version 4.19, the latest long-term stable release of Linux. The kernel will be rebased at the designation of new long-term stable releases to ensure that the WSL kernel always has the latest Linux goodness....

The full roll out of Visual Studio 2017 does not come as a surprise. Microsoft confirmed last month that it would launch the service on March 7, while celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first VS. Users coming from previous versions of Visual Studio can perform side-by-side installation. The suite runs on Windows 10 (1507 AND ABOVE), Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter, and Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Standard and Datacenter....

Naturally, through the second generation of a device that never reached consumers, Microsoft has attempted to address some of the biggest issues. Among the problems with the original HoloLens was its bulk. HoloLens 2 instantly looks more svelte, maybe not as trimmed down as Magic Leap, but still it seems much more comfortable than the original. In terms of general design, five cameras sit on the front of the device and the lenses/screens are now clear....