1 How to Disable or Enable F8 in Windows 10 with the displaybootmenu Command2 How to Disable or Enable F8 Advanced Boot Options with bootmenupolicy As well as invoking nostalgia, the simple black screen displayed when you open the Windows 10 boot menu with F8 is easier to navigate. Instead of large icons that can each have sub-options, everything you need is displayed in a simple list. As a result, many feel that, though less modern, the legacy advanced boot options are actually the better choice....

1 How to Play Sound Through Headphones and Speakers at the Same in Windows 112 How to Enable Stereo Mix and Record Windows System Audio 3 How to Hear Yourself on Mic in Windows via Microphone Playback For example, you could be working at your PC but want to play your music for others in the house. Or, perhaps you’re producing music or a podcast and need to check what it sounds like on multiple devices....

While Qualcomm is the dominant mobile chipmaker, Kirin has found an increasing popularity. Not least because Huawei uses its proprietary silicon in its own smartphones. In terms of the Kirin 990, it was unveiled this week and will be available in 5G and LTE variants. Huawei has been eager to talk up the performance capabilities of the Kirin 990: “Kirin 990 (5G) is the world’s first 5G System-on-a-Chip (SoC), and it will enable end-users to access superb 5G connectivity experience one step ahead in the first year of 5G commercialization,” Huawei Consumer Business CEO Richard Yu says....

However, rather than overlaying names on the content, tagged users appear in a separate list. Assumedly, this is due to the difficulting of tracking names to faces in videos. Users have seen the ‘view tagged people’ option on a number of videos, available in the bottom left corner. Currently, tagged videos don’t display in user’s profile like photos do, but this could be to do with the infancy of the feature....

When viewing an ad, users will see a ‘Checkout on Instagram’ button. They’ll then be prompted to enter their payment information, with the usual choice of Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Discover, and American Express. Payment and billing information will be stored for later use, but Instagram promises that, for now, it won’t be shared with Facebook. It also says merchants will only receive the info required for the order’s delivery, no your payment info....

Wrong. It all started with a Reddit post a week ago, where a debate raged about whether decreasing iPhone battery life leads to diminishing returns in performance. It is something that seems unlikely, that a phones’ performance ability would decrease as a battery ages. However, many users claims Geekbench 4 scores corroborate the theory. To answer the question, Geekbench run some tests and found it is indeed some truth to the matter....

Microsoft tipster WalkingCat has found more details about Cloud PC, including the fact the service will be based on Azure consumption. That means users will pay for the service as part of their purchase of Azure cloud services. It is worth noting Microsoft has yet to officially confirm Cloud PC, which runs on top of Windows Virtual Desktop. Windows Virtual Desktop already lets users tap into Windows on the cloud....

A report by TechCrunch points to a LinkedIn spokesperson in China who confirmed users must now enter a phone number for verification. Indeed, the business-centric social media platform is strictly enforcing this new rule, including real-name verification for new and existing members. The typically strict Chinese authorities seem to be behind this policy change. A source says Microsoft’s company has been hit with a legal order to change verification processes....

In terms of this new ability, Co-management is a direct integration between Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager. It allows Windows 10 devices to be managed by both services concurrently. In its announcement today, Microsoft details the importance of Co-management: “This provides you with an opportunity to enable remote actions that can be taken on the device, like remote factory reset or selective wipe for lost or stolen devices. Some additional advantages include conditional access, enabling you to ensure devices accessing your corporate network are compliant with your company policies and requirements” Through Windows Autopilot on Windows 10, devices are automatically enrolled in Intune....

Specifically, Microsoft 365 now gives anyone in an organization the ability to create events. From live to on-demand events, users can make dynamic content with interactive discussions and embedded HD videos. Events can be scheduled to stream in real-time or be made available on demand (or both). Microsoft says it has leveraged its artificial intelligence technology to ensure the quality of the event experience on the service. For example, AI is used for speech-to-text, facial detection, and closed captioning....

Windows 10 users can get the Microsoft Accessory Center from the Microsoft Store. There are currently three accessories supported by the app: The Microsoft Modern-Wireless Headset, the Microsoft Modern USB Headset, and the Microsoft Modern Webcam. Each device has a different set of management features. Users can tap into the Microsoft Accessory Center to perform tasks such as rename their device, change settings, and manage connections. On the Windows Store listing, Microsoft describes the app as a one-stop-shop for its peripherals: “Microsoft Accessory Center is a new all-in-one app to customize settings for your Microsoft accessories to get the most out of them....

Many users say when they select to shut down the PC, the machine is not really shutting down. Instead the screen goes black while the PC continues to run in the background. Microsoft has quickly acknowledged the problem and updated its official blog post for Windows 10 preview Build 18999. The shut down problem is now listed under known issues and Microsoft has offered the following: We are “investigating reports that some devices are getting stuck during shutdown or restart....

ReFirm Labs is a US-based provider of security solutions that monitor and assess risks within IoT device firmware. The company will now work directly in Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT, bringing firmware protection to Microsoft’s cloud customers. “We are excited to announce that ReFirm Labs is joining Microsoft to enrich our firmware analysis and security capabilities across devices that form the intelligent edge, from servers to IoT. The addition of ReFirm Labs to Microsoft will bring both world-class expertise in firmware security and the Centrifuge firmware platform to enhance our ability to analyze and help protect firmware backed by the power and speed of our cloud....

While the Microsoft Adaptive Accessories will not launch until this fall, Microsoft offered details on them at the Ability Summit. The accessories are three components specifically designed to allow more efficient and seamless input onto PCs for disabled users. They are customizable and configurable to allow users to personalize the devices for their own needs. First up is the Microsoft Adaptive Mouse, which is a wireless mouse that can function on up to three devices (or via USB-C)....

1 Microsoft Flow Integration in SharePoint2 OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Users of SharePoint and OneDrive for Business now support a diverse range of formats. Among them are DICOM images, Adobe’s Photoshop and Illustrator, and Acrobat (PDF). The real update here is the additional support of 3D files. Microsoft has added support for 3MF, FBX, OBJ, PLY, and STL formats in both services. This is a cross platform offering, which means the formats work across Windows 10, Mac, and Linux....

A proposal from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks to create a new federal law to ensure DACA is preserved. The program allows undocumented people who enter the United States as children to remain in the country and be protected by deportation when they are adults, while they can also work legally. These are known as DREAMers immigrants and Microsoft has sought to uphold DACA to protect them. Created by Obama, DACA was in danger during the Trump presidency, which removed the program meaning DREAMers would need to leave the country when their work permit expired....

As I wrote earlier, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was a driving force behind the deal, and he today said Microsoft is a developer focused company. By taking GitHub, Microsoft now has the company’s 28 million dev’s. Expected to close later this year, the deal is unlikely to change GitHub as Microsoft says the company will continue to run independently. Below is the full press release from Redmond: [04.06.2018 – 13:33 CET] “Microsoft is a developer-first company, and by joining forces with GitHub we strengthen our commitment to developer freedom, openness and innovation,” said Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft....

The biggest of those is easily cross-platform availability, with an open-source release for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the hybrid cloud. By utilizing .NET Core 2.0, PowerShell Core can work on all three platforms and is built for heterogeneous environments. On the Windows side of things, there’s support for 7, 8.1, and 10, as well as Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, and 2016. Linux has official support for Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Red Hat, OpenSUSE, and Fedora....

However, the process of hybrid cloud migration isn’t a simple one. It requires extensive planning, cost analysis, and an understanding of various options. On Wednesday Microsoft announced plans to close that gap via a number of new tools. New Azure Migration Tools Microsoft is releasing three new Azure Migration Tools, each helping with various areas. The first is a free Cloud Migration Assessment. The tool will help organizations discover their various server, analyze hardware, and produce a report with potential cost savings....

Microsoft is promoting the pair of peripherals as ideal for Xbox One users who collect Xbox Wireless Controllers. I never personally knew that was a thing, but Microsoft says that it most definitely is. Either way, let’s take a look at the new controllers. The new Xbox Wireless Controller Phantom Magenta Special Edition is the third controller in the Phantom Series. It has a clear sci-fi inspired design which Redmond says is similar to “Ghost in Shell” and “Ex-Machina”....