Specifically, Skype for Mac users say the screen sharing feature on the app is now not working. On the on Microsoft Answers Community forum, users say they cannot share the app on another screen for other users. Microsoft has yet to confirm this bug exists so we will have to wait for information on a fix. However, in the meantime there is workaround that will allow the screen sharing to work:...
However, the Surface Duo shown on stage was a prototype. It was literally not the finished article as Microsoft will not launch the device until holiday season this year. Indeed, the company is still developing both the software and hardware of the Duo. It is unclear how many prototypes were made, but the device was only available to select journalists to view. That makes it all the more interesting that a Surface Duo has been spotted in the wild on Vancouver’s SkyTrain....
Just a few years ago, Microsoft’s gaming division (led by Xbox) seemed to be in tatters. Sales against the PS4 were poor and they appeared to be losing interest. Thanks to the rise of cloud technology, Microsoft now sees gaming and Xbox as the lynchpin of its consumer efforts. With Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass important services for the company, the idea of a Surface Gaming laptop seems more legit....
According to the company, all current features users have on Telegram will remain free, while updates will continue to add new features. The subscription will add additional benefits beyond the core free experience. Features As well as attracting new customers, Telegram is using the subscription as an additional revenue stream. As for the cost, the premium version will cost $4.99 per month. While casual users will likely be good with the free version, pro-users may appreciate the following premium features:...
The report uses data from the brands, which was given to the French government’s “repairability index” law. This is a first of its kind law that forces tech companies to highlight the repairability of their hardware. Manufacturers of smartphones and laptops to rate each other’s products on how easy they are to repair. In other words, the companies are scoring devices from their rivals. US PIRG teamed with iFixit to take the French repair scores and building on the system across 10 US brands and 187 smartphones and laptops....
Organizations have adopted Minecraft for various programs. One interesting new project sees a Vatican Priest propose a Minecraft server dedicated to peace. The aim of the server will be to help to thwart toxic language and behavior online. Father Robert Ballecer says he wants a place where gamers can play together without worrying about hate speech of content. It is worth noting Ballecer is not just spouting a dream. He has a background working in Silicon Valley and wants to create the Minecraft hate-free environment....
A leak suggests Google may be developing a Pixelbook that is detachable like Microsoft’s Surface Pro. Currently in development as Nocturne, the device is shrouded in mystery. However, a leaked video shows a Surface-like keyboard connector. This would mean the screen can be detached from the keyboard, allowing the device to be a tablet PC or a full laptop. Microsoft has been doing this for years with the Surface Pro range....
WhatsApp Desktop made its debut on Windows 11 back in January, boasting a new design for Microsoft’s fresh OS. That overhaul was brought to the Beta version that has been available in preview on Windows 11 and Windows 10 since last November. A new update to WhatsApp beta for Windows adds four interesting new features. The first two – archive chats permanently and show message reactions – are standard on iOS and Android but are now coming to Windows 11....
1 How to Remove the Microsoft Store app in Windows 102 Reinstall Windows Store and other pre-installed apps While Microsoft’s Windows 10 native apps are not bloatware in the strictest sense, they are often pre-installed, and some users don’t want them. Luckily, Microsoft allows you to remove Windows 10 Bloatware easily. If you want to remove the Microsoft Store, it’s not quite as simple. Microsoft obviously doesn’t want Windows 10 users removing its app store....
1 Bug Fixes2 Known Issues If you don’t know, Windows 10 19H1 is the current preview branch for the platform. Microsoft will finalize the build in March where it will officially become version 1903. Early in April, the company will start rolling out 19H1 to all users, where it will likely be called the April 2019 Update. This latest update will appeal to Linux fans as they can now access files in a WSL distro on Windows 10....
Under the testing model, Microsoft previews the next update, which at the moment is Windows 10 19H1. However, the company also has the Skip Ahead branch, which so far has focused on the next update in line, which would be Windows 10 19H2. Microsoft would not be expected to start previewing Windows 10 20H1 on Skip Ahead until after the launch of 19H1. However, the company is out of the gates early and a report from ZDNet suggests several reasons for the decision....
The patch is listed as KB4100375 and is specifically focused on fixing problems caused by Windows 10 April Update in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer. Microsoft has fixes the following issues on its browsers: A PDF security issue on Edge has now be shored up. Internet Explorer has sometimes been unable to identify custom controls. Users should no longer experience this problem. Finally, security updates have been sent to Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Scripting Engine, Windows Kernel, Microsoft Graphics Component, Windows Server, Windows Cryptography, and Windows Datacenter Networking....
At launch and over the proceeding months, Microsoft has been vague about specific dates. Indeed, all the company has done is promise a spring 2017 launch for the Windows 10 Creators Update. MSPU says it has three separate sources who say Microsoft will start the roll out on April 11. Of course, despite Microsoft’s silence on specific dates, we have known for some time that the Creators Update would drop in April....
As a result, the original time limit of “two or three years” has long passed, but the operating system is finally nearing its goal. Microsoft admitted it wouldn’t make its target back in 2016. Now, it’s looking like the giant may round up the number in 2020, sitting now at 800 million. The information comes from Yusuf Medhi, VP of modern life and devices at the company. Microsoft’s ‘by the numbers’ page has also been updated to reflect the new statistic....
1 How to Change Registered Owner and Organization Name in Windows 112 How to change computer and account name in Windows 11 How to remove the organization from Windows 11 by changing the registered owner Thankfully, it is possible to change owner name in Windows 11, though Microsoft doesn’t make it simple. You won’t find the option in the regular settings app and will instead have to make a quick edit to the registry....
Those improvements including making the Windowed gaming experience better and bringing the HDR capabilities of the Xbox to PC gamers. Microsoft says these features are entering preview, which means they will likely ship to the release branch of Windows 11 in the coming months via the Microsoft Store. In a DirectX Developer Blog post this week, Microsoft discusses the upcoming availability of the Xbox HDR Game Calibration services on Windows....
The functionality extends both to the app and Windows’ toast notifications, which will now include a reply field. Unfortunately, Neowin reports that only replies via notification toasts appear to be working in their testing. We can confirm that’s not the case for us. Though Your Phone did not initially show the reply button, updating the app to the latest version via the Windows Store did introduce the functionality. Still, one disadvantage of Your Phone is that the notification functionality is just that....
The update is currently available to Windows Insiders on the Fast Ring. We suspect it will move for through the Windows Insider Program quickly during this week ahead of the Creators Update launch on April 11. Arguably the most exciting new Windows Store feature is the Xbox One integrations. Users can now download and install and Xbox One app from their PC. For example, installing the Groove Music app on Windows 10 will also have the option of installing it on the console....
Security firm Kaspersky Lab says the exploits have been sold to cyber-crime groups and at least three cyber-espionage organizations. So-called APTs (advanced persistent threats) are government-backed groups who purchase exploits from third parties. Kaspersky Lab researchers say the mysterious hacker is among the most successful sellers of zero-days. They name his as Volodya, but he was previously known as BuggiCorp who is know for previously trying to sell a Windows zero-day on the Exploit....
Best Console for 4K Content? This is the latest in a number of apps to support 4K on Xbox, including Hulu, Netflix, and the Xbox Store. Together, they provide some of the best access to UHD content available on console. Combine the new functionality with a BluRay drive and HDR support, and Microsoft is looking to have a significant advantage over Sony. Though 4K is still far from mass-market, the number of owners will only grow, making it a good investment....
