“Our customers’ privacy is incredibly important to us, and therefore we decided to remove the Facebook SDK in our iOS client and have reconfigured the feature so that users will still be able to log in with Facebook via their browser,” said the developers in a statement. “Users will need to update to the latest version of our application that’s already available at 2:30 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, March 27, 2020, in order for these changes to take hold, and we strongly encourage them to do so....

It seems that this is a bug, rather an intentional move, but users aren’t confident that Microsoft will rush to fix it. The update has already been signed for RTM, and it’s an issue that could be advantageous for the company. After an OS release, the bulk of the focus in on creating the next OS to meet the bi-annual release cycle. We’ve seen webcam issues take months to fix, only for it to happen again with the next update....

That said, you’d be surprised to know that with the exception of those taking IT courses, most students on campus have yet to discover some tricks and efficient ways of using a computer that go beyond regular usage. For example you can always get in touch with professional essay writing services like EssayPro to get help with your homework. The silver lining is, with this article, you too will know eleven hacks for using your Windows computer better....

This article was contributed by Richard who works as a technology consultant helping business owners and CTOs. Whether we’re talking about employees working from home or people from other parts of the world, remote work is part of an organization’s activity nowadays. And considering the benefits (flexibility, easy access to a wider talent pool, faster access to experts), it makes sense that more companies are open to having remote teams....

4K Video Downloader is one of many tools that offer video downloads from YouTube, Vimeo, and other video hosting websites. The software is available for free for Windows 10, macOS, and even Linux and works with basically all video-hosting sites (YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Flickr, Facebook, Instagram, DailyMotion, Naver TV, Likee, and Tumblr). You can even use it to download streams from Twitch and YouTube Gaming or complete YouTube playlists....

In that vein, the company has launched XR, a free Unity plugin that makes it easier for developers to start creating AR apps. The ultimate goal is to reduce development time by a factor of 10, while still creating enjoyable experiences. The solution is cross-platform and currently works on an additional 650% of smartphones. On supported phones, it uses native frameworks like ARKit or Tango to create applications with six degrees of freedom, lighting estimation, calibrated screen display, and more....

With its new system, Alexa will be able to inform users of key information, from guest information to pool hours, housekeeping calls, and adjusting smart devices. As well as hotel-specific features, users will be able to utilize Alexa’s skillset to check airport wait times, look for restaurants in the area, play games, and more. Improving ‘Staff Efficiency’ However, there’s also a level of concern among privacy activists. Many avoid the devices already due to privacy concerns, and it may now be impossible to escape them while traveling....

Among the abilities of ElectionGuard is to make voting systems auditable and verifiable. Voters can track their decisions on a web portal through a unique code that is given just to them. Furthermore, users have the option of confirming their vote was correctly handled and not tampered with or wrongly counted. ElectionGuard is an SDK that gives developers the ability to integrate these tools into their own election solutions. This could be news outlets, voters, polling organizations, and even candidates....

The reports, which are aggregated and have no identifying data, will be updated regularly and track the change in user’s mobility over time. Data is provided for 131 countries and regions and makes comparisons to a baseline of historical data for the time period. New York is one of the hardest-hit regions, and there’s a noticeable downward trend across various sectors. There has been a 62% drop in retail and recreation visits, for example, and a 32% fall in grocery and pharmacy visits....

According to a report from DigiTimes, production will ramp up in a big way in 2023 as the manufacturing of DDR5 RAM reaches maturity. However, the resulting modules will enter a market where consumers and businesses are not selling PCs in the same numbers. As PC demand falls and shipments decline, consumers are less likely to be buying expensive DDR5 PCs. That will lead to manufacturers lowering prices on this expensive memory....

By implementing VRS in DirectX 12, Microsoft is likely to change that. With just a few days effort, developers will be able to enable the feature for major performance improvements with minimal quality loss. But what is Variable Rate Shading? Well, it’s an answer to a problem developers have had for some time. When crafting a frame, the GPU must calculate the color of pixels in the scene, with the developer deciding at what resolution those shaders are outputted....

The app’s sunset coincides with the general wind-down of Windows 10 mobile after the failure of the Lumia line. With the loss of the service, some are wondering if the company’s Andromeda device is still on the table. Much of Windows 10 Mobile disappearing, so it’s likely the company will either significantly revamp the exclusive apps that have merit. It’s well worth noting that while Microsoft Wallet is dead, Microsoft Pay is still kicking....

The EFF was founded in 1990 by John Perry Barlow, Mitch Kapor and John Gilmore. Barlow was often the most vocal of the three and became a staunch supporter of keeping the internet free and open. 27 years after its formation, the EFF remains a leading organization in pressing for a free internet. Barlow and the foundation sued the United States government for user rights infringements. In passing, it is fitting to note Barlow’s, through the EFF, role in creating the internet we are all using right now....

Developed by Rockfish Games, Everspace is an action-focused single player space adventure. Players assume the role of a weary hero who finds himself in a cockpit with little information. Using the space fighter, gamers must complete pilot training and later engage in dog fights and space exploration. The most important addition as the game moves out of preview is the full campaign mode. Players can now take part in the story mission and find out where the hero came from and explore his mission as the game progresses....

Ok, you may be thinking you can already do this by showing interests in the about page. However, the hobbies feature will go a step further than simply adding and displaying hobbies. Facebook will also help you connect with other users who share those hobbies. The idea is to connect people who enjoy the same things. Like in other profile sections, Facebook will have a list of pre-installed hobbies, but users will also be able to choose their own....

Under the program, users will not be paying for services, but rather backing the projects and developers they want to support. It is a similar idea to Patreon, which allows people to back content creators. GitHub has also announced a GitHub Sponsors Matching Fund, an accompanying program. Under this program, the company says it will match all user sponsor contributions up to a value of $5,000 during the first year of the Sponsors initiative....

The company says it will help OpenSSF to scale the Package Analysis Project, which brings the ability to scan open source packages. Google will allow results from analysis to be stored in its BigQuery fully managed serverless data warehouse. With this support, users will get an alert if malicious open source software is uploaded to a repository. Google points out that the method will also provide more information on security through the software supply chain....

However, it’s turned out to be closer to an elaborate joke. ‘Google Chrome Installer’ is just that. It will open the ‘Download Chrome,’ webpage many are familiar with, and clicking the link simply downloads the installer from your default browser. “This installer helps you get the official Google Chrome: A fast and safe browser from Google,” says the Store listing. “Windows 10 S is incompatible with apps like Google Chrome....

That is quite a boast and it has been rejected by rival quantum developer IBM. According to Google, its quantum computing solution powered by the Sycamore 53-qubit CPU managed a computation task in 200 seconds. For comparison, the world’s fastest supercomputer would have taken 10,000 years to complete the same computation. IBM is also developing a 53-quibit quantum computing processor and says Google’s data is inaccurate. Indeed, the company goes as far as to say Google’s understanding of quantum supremacy is not right....

If you are unfamiliar with Continue on PC, it is an Android service that also integrates with the Microsoft Launcher. Microsoft’s ‘Continue on PC’ functionality lets users switch near-seamlessly between phone and computer straight from the home screen. Selecting a recent file presents users with the option to launch it on their desktop with only a short delay. The feature is extremely useful for those who often work on the go, letting you carry on where you left off....