1 How to Restore a File with Windows File History2 How to Enable Windows 10 File History3 How to Exclude Folders from Windows 10 File History4 How to Change How Often Windows 10 File History Makes Backups What is Windows 10 File History? Windows file history vs backup and restore File History is a Windows 10 back up feature that saves each version of files in the Documents, Pictures, Videos, Desktop, and Offline OneDrive folders....
FPS is part of the refresh rate for gaming on PCs and other devices, such as Xbox One. With a higher framerate a game will look graphically better because of a smoother experience. FPS has become an important determining factor in game performance. Many third-party services already offer FPS monitors, such as NVIDIA GeForce Experience and Steam’s built-in tool. With the new Windows 10 Game Bar update, an FPS counter will be included natively....
The market watching firm says Windows 10 declined from 34.29% to 34.06% last month. Everyone now eligible to upgrade to the Fall Creators Update can now download the update. While Windows 10 remains low on fragmentation, there seems to be a slowdown of people adopting the new platform from older Windows versions. In some ways, Microsoft is in a race against time. Windows 7 remains the most used Windows platform with a sizeable 41....
As you may know, the Release Ring is the last developmental stage before a full roll out. This means we can expect to see Windows 10 October 2018 Update roll out next week. Microsoft says update build 17763.104 comes with cumulative update KB4464455. This update solves several fixes, including for the Manual Update problem that forced Microsoft to pull the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. The update also fixes a Task Manager issue that was revealed earlier this month....
In November, Microsoft confirmed the reinstated Windows 10 October 2018 Update had caused a bug in Apple’s iCloud. The bug meant Microsoft was forced to block the October 2018 Update from devices with iCloud in use. Apple released an update for iCloud to solve the problem. Microsoft has now announced it will remove the October 2018 Update block in mid-February. When the problem was confirmed, Microsoft said it stopped iCloud installations by telling users there is no compatibility....
Incidentally, Microsoft is also rolling out the Mobile Emulator build 15240. For this release, it is a case of better late than never as the build was released on August 22. Microsoft is not showing mobile much love through the Fall Creators Update preview process. We hope that does not mean an overall poor experience once the update drops officially, whenever that may be. Back to Windows 10 Preview Build 16288 for PC....
Specifically, the Settings app now has a web browser shortcut in the header. This new item sits alongside existing shortcuts like Windows Update, Microsoft Rewards, and OneDrive. When this new shortcut is selected, it will offer Microsoft’s recommended internet settings. No prizes for guessing those recommendations are to use Bing as a default search and Microsoft Edge as the default web browser. For those rare users who have both those as default, the pop up will instead pat you on the back for already making Microsoft’s preferred choice....
Just yesterday we reported on Microsoft’s What’s Next for Windows event, which is happening on June 24. I mentioned yesterday that this would be a significant event that will introduce an overhaul to Windows 10. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Product Chief Panos Panay are helming the event, pointing to its importance. We already know Window 10 Sun Valley (21H2) is going to bring some major changes to the platform, in the form of new designs and more....
On the Windows Blog, Microsoft says the Windows Insider Program is now getting Windows 11 Preview Build 25136. This is the first update to feature the tabs for File Explorer feature. It is worth noting this build is rolling out to the Dev Program. However, senior program manager Brandon LeBlanc says in a tweet that the feature is coming in stages. Microsoft will wait for feedback from initial testers before rolling out File Explorer tabs to more Insiders....
One of those technical details is Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR), which is baked into Windows 11 to help boost battery life. The feature takes advantage of the increasing popularity of 120Hz and higher displays, which are available on more laptops these days. These screens improve animations, movements, and the general smoothness of Windows 11. However, the compromise is higher refresh rates impact battery life negatively. In Windows 11, Microsoft wants to overcome this issue with Dynamic Refresh Rate....
The reason for the name switch is simple, the service is no longer a Windows services and moved to other platforms. Microsoft says it moved to Mac because it wants non-Windows customers to protect their devices. Windows Defender ATP was launched in 2016 and is aimed at enterprise customers on Windows 10. The service provides an early barrier against cyberattacks, detecting and dealing with incoming threats on enterprise networks. The “time travel” ability will let Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection to go back through a six month history of a machine so customers can see previous threats....
Microsoft conducted an Xbox Insider Program survey to gauge how users would feel about energy-saving measures. The questionnaire asks players questions regarding which games they play most, how often they play, their level of concern amid the current cost of living crisis, and more. There are important questions about energy consumption: “When preparing to play a game, do you want to modify the game and/or hardware settings for the following reasons:...
As always, those who won the games on Xbox 360 can simply put the disk in and play. Those without can purchase them from the store for $10-25. It starts off the year for a team that managed to bring over 100 old titles to the platform in 2018. The cheapest of the trio is FUEL, a 2009 open world racing game by Asobo Studio. Its mixed reviews on launch are likely why it’s just $9....
This echoes a previous statement from Xbox chief Phil Spencer. He said comparisons between Xbox One X and PS4 Pro are unfair as the Xbox is simply much more powerful. Compared to the PS4 Pro, the Xbox One X has 2TFLOPS (6 in total) more, increased GPU strength, and a full 4K Blu-ray player. We have seen in recent benchmarks how will this gives the console a clear advantage in scaling to 4K....
According to 9to5Google, Google is now testing this on desktop, with a limited number of users receiving alpha access. It works as you’d expect, letting users click anywhere on YouTube and continue watching their video. The window displays title, as well as volume, restricted controls for easy adjustment. Currently, users can’t disable the feature. Though they can close videos manually by clicking a cross in the corner, they can’t get rid of it completely....
Did Trump Shut Down His Rival? So far, however, there has been no substantial evidence that Trump directly influenced the outcome of the decision. Though Defense Secretary Mark Esper joined the review process, it’s not currently clear that the contract was awarded to Microsoft unfairly. The tech giant is one of the biggest cloud vendors in the world and has worked with the Pentagon on several other efforts, including HoloLens and technical support/product engineering....
As part of the pre-launch buzz, Google’s Android division is getting in on the act. Specifically, Hiroshi Lockheimer, the head of Android has teased the Surface Duo on his Twitter account. One of the big surprises when Microsoft introduced the Duo last year was that it runs Android. It was thought the handset would run Microsoft’s own Windows platform. Instead, Redmond decided Android provides the best chance of success for the smartphone....
This happens every year, with some predicting doom and gloom for Cupertino. Surely, the iPhone bubble must burst at some point, right? Well, maybe but certainly not this generation. Although, an interesting report from the Wall Street Journal suggests Apple may have to cut iPhone XS production As this is the Wall Street Journal, I will take the pinch of salt with interest. The report points to a production cut of 30 percent as demand seems to be lower this Holiday Season....
The Ryzen 5 4500U is one of AMD’s upcoming flagship mobile processors based on the Zen 2 architecture. It’s designed for ultra-thin devices and holds 9 cores and 16 threads with a base of 1.8GHz and a boost of up to 4.2 GHz. Essentially, it should be enough to compete with Intel’s offerings, especially as the chip-maker struggles with security and supply issues. At this point, though, the Microsoft device it would inhabit is a mystery....
One of the core parts of the Build 2017 conference will be special sessions for the Cortana Skills Kit. The sessions for the Skills Kit will happen on Wednesday May 10 and Thursday May 11. This means Microsoft is finally making a push with the service. It could even mean that the company is gearing up to launch the public preview of Cortana Skills Kit. You may remember the service was meant to roll out in preview by the end of February....
