The company has developed a new SSD that has a 50TB capacity. The unit is part of the Ultra High-Capacity (UHC) Silo SSD series of products. The drive obviously allows a massive amount of data to be held. This is an ideal SSD solution for datacenters. Viking says the 50TB SSD will also help datacenter storage through its reduced power consumption next to HDD. Even with its benefits, the drive is still the same 3....
1 How to Disable the Windows 10 Lock Screen via Group Policy2 How to Disable the Windows 10 Lock Screen via Registry For clarity, in Windows 10, disabling the lock screen will remove the image and clock that shows before the login screen. The login screen/sign-in screen is where you enter your password, and disabling it can have security implications. If that’s what you’re looking for, check our disable login screen tutorial....
Users on the Fast and Slow ring of the Insider Program report the build launches File Explorer folders in separate processes. This is a default feature that basically means Windows 10 folders each have their own running process when opened. This is interesting because it keeps a running folder open if the rest of the system crashes. Windows users will know the platform typically crashes system-wide if a single folder decides to freeze....
Through this release, Screen Sketch is updated to version 10.1806.1901.0. Essentially a screenshot tool, it is important that those shots are actually high quality. Through early previews of the app, the screenshots came out blurry… hardly a good look for a service designed to take screenshots. Microsoft has returned to Screen Sketch with the Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17704. Now the app takes much sharper screenshots and has scored other general improvements....
The change is reflected by a new logo for the app, switching to a simple perspective and adding a splash of color to the Windows icon. The decision is undoubtedly an attempt to unify the company’s various storefronts, matching its online portal. It’s not clear, however, what other modifications the change will bring. The switch to a less Windows-focused branding could signal Microsoft’s plans to introduce more than software purchases to its OS....
The vulnerability is within the Windows task scheduler API. The problem could allow an attacker to alter permissions and gain wider system access. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker would need to be local and using the PC. The flaw is buried in the Windows 10 task scheduler and means the API function is not checking for permissions. Acros Security has issued a micropatch to mitigate the flaw. This fix stops any bad actors from exploiting the problem....
By the way, this update is Windows 11 Build 22000.832, rolling out under KB5015882. In terms of the new features, the most interesting is the ability to update Windows 11 on startup. Microsoft says users can choose to update to new versions of the OS when they start up their eligible device. Next, the update provides users with the ability get urgent notifications when the focus assist feature is running....
For what it’s worth, Valve produces a Steam Hardware Survey each month. I will probably not check in on these numbers month by month but will look into Microsoft’s performance sporadically. With that in mind, August was the fourth month in a row where Windows Mixed Reality enjoyed a sizeable bump. The survey shows Windows MR devices accounted for 7.18% of Steam usage during August. That is an increase from 6....
That means any Windows 10 user can download the app from the Microsoft Store. As the name suggests, the app allows the editing of the new Xbox Live Avatars. It’s worth remembering the avatars are still in beta and will launch fully on Xbox One 1810 later this month. As they are still beta, many finalizations are still missing. More categories and items will be added when the Xbox Live Avatars go official....
As the push to all-screen continues, deciding what to do with the camera has been a challenge for companies. Xiaomi seems to have made a breakthrough. Several solutions for placing the camera on an all-screen handset have been developed. Samsung and other companies use punch holes, some like Oppo and Huawei use mechanical modules that come from inside the smartphone, and Apple has the famous notch. Some have been developing under-screen cameras....
While the changes to YouTube on Xbox One are hardly revolutionary, there are some welcome design tweaks. Microsoft has made a change to the new post-video screen. Specifically, there is now a large landing image showing a recommended video once the previous video has finished. Additionally, the splash screen also highlights the title and channel of the recommended video. YouTube on Xbox One also has a new circular play and pause button, matching a general aesthetic available across YouTube apps on other platforms....
2022 has been an exciting year for gamers, as many famous titles made their way into the world, including Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, CrossfireX, and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt. Still, the coming year could very well be epic. With a plethora of video games anticipated to launch in 2023 – some of them delayed from 2022 – the following year promises to be memorable. Fans have plenty of reasons to get excited, as a long list of titles is forecast for 2023, not to mention a wide variety....
Madden 21: August 25th Another year, another Madden title rolls out for gaming consoles. This year however, Madden fans have reason to be excited. The latest installment in this beloved franchise is coming with a host of new and expanded features. Recently it’s been announced that there will be a “backyard football” mode that is reminiscent of the popular NFL Street series. Franchise mode is also getting a needed overhaul. Madden has a unique position and a lot of influence when it comes to professional football and it’s fans....
“We’re surprised about this conclusion,” an AWS spokesperson said in a statement. “AWS is the clear leader in cloud computing, and a detailed assessment purely on the comparative offerings clearly lead to a different conclusion. We remain deeply committed to continuing to innovate for the new digital battlefield where security, efficiency, resiliency, and scalability of resources can be the difference between success and failure.” IBM’s complaint also surrounded the single-vendor nature of the contract....
Furthermore, AMD is also baking in support of SHA256 certification within the new driver. The company points out this support makes chips more secure than previous hashing algorithms. Other new capabilities in version 4.09.23.507 include USB4 debugging with DFX support. Additionally, the driver now has better AMD Sensor Fusion Hub (SFH) capabilities. Release Notes Here are AMD’s official changes for driver version 4.09.23.507: SHA256 certified driver support added AM5 program support added...
Not often is the answer, considering how incremental Apple is with design and specs. However, things are a little different this year. While on the surface the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro look the same, underneath they have Apple’s new M1 chip. This is a headline-grabbing silicon because it is the company’s first venture into ARM-based computing. During its “One More Thing” launch event, Apple even found the time to attack Microsoft and Windows PCs....
While the iPhone X has just launched this month, we are already consulting the smartphone crystal ball. Yes, imagining what the 2018 iPhones will look and play like is fun, but what about 2019? Let’s be clear, starting an iPhone rumor is easy. If I say the 2018 iPhone model is going to have 7 cameras, some people would believe it. However, Bloomberg is usually a credible source, so I am taking its report about a new 3D sensor for the 2019 iPhone with a smaller pinch of salt....
For regular travelers, it’s an extremely helpful feature. You’re able to plan out a road trip, add restaurants, hotels, and landmarks along the way, all with timings informed by Bing’s travel calculations. Bing also surfaces popular activities in a destination automatically, letting users discover attractions they may not be aware of. You can add destinations to itinerary by searching its name and pressing ‘Save’, or simply right-clicking anywhere on the map....
Thankfully, The Verge has done much of the heavy lifting, sitting down new Cortana chief Andrew Schuman to talk about the new direction of the digital assistant. Previously, Microsoft stated plans to shift the AI personality from assistant to assistance, but until now it hasn’t been entirely clear what that entails. The Power of Context According to Shuman, the short-term goal is to embed her in enterprise software where it makes sense, integrating with routines without being overpowering....
As the name suggests, the device is built for a bit of rough and tumble. Whether you want some entertainment on your next adventure into the mountains or need something durable for practical work needs, this is the answer. With the Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme, Dell has upped the durability of the slate. The company says the tablet can be dropped from four feet and survive. Moreover, it can go through extremes of temperature between -20 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit....
