If you’re unfamiliar with the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, it is part of the company’s 3000 series and is among the most powerful CPUs ever made. It is capable of running triple A graphically intensive games without a coupled dedicated GPU. When the 3990X launched last month, most believed Windows 10 Pro would not handle the CPU. Furthermore, Linux also seemed to be off the cards. Today, AMD has confirmed that is not the case and is backing the Threadripper on those OS’s....

The app in question is Wi-Fi Finder, which has been downloaded thousands of times on Android. As the name suggests, the application allows users to search for Wi-Fi networks in their location. Additionally, the app also created a database of networks. To enhance this database, users were able to store their network passwords on the app for other people to use. Sanyam Jain, a security researcher for GDI Foundation, discovered the database was not being protected properly....

However, nothing speaks louder than money. At Build 2018, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore will be revealing a payment model to ensure developers get a bigger slice of the pie. Starting later this year, 95% of the revenue from consumer applications sold in the store will go to developers. That’s a good offer, but naturally there are caveats. The percentage only applies when a customer uses a link from the developer purchase the app or products within it....

It’s not what many expected. The Kinect won’t be returning to Xbox, but it will be coming to Azure. A next-generation depth camera will combine with Azure’s AI services for use in hand tracking, spatial mapping, and more. “The technical breakthroughs in our time-of-flight (ToF) depth-sensor mean that intelligent edge devices can ascertain greater precision with less power consumption,” said Kipman. “There are additional benefits to the combination of depth-sensor data and AI....

It is worth noting the problem is only in the preview part of the Chromium Edge platform. In other words, the full browser still works as normal. As you may know, Microsoft uses three preview channels for edge, Canary, Dev, and Beta. Starting with Canary as the least, each channel provides a more stable version of the browser in preview. On the Canary branch, users trade off being able to test new features much earlier than anyone else with the obvious bugs of instability....

While Chrome is the market leader, Microsoft is instead actively targeting Mozilla’s Firefox browser. Windows 10 users can now see an ad in a service they use every day. In the Start menu, users can now see Chromium Edge ads. Many users hate ads appearing in Windows 10 but it makes sense for Microsoft to pitch its own services. Of course, you can choose to disable the ads if you want....

This means AWS is likely to remain in number 1 position despite Microsoft’s efforts. Equally, Google is not likely to overtake Azure either. Again, while more customers mean more money and market bragging rights, each of the three service giants are performing well. As for cloud computing, 2019 is likely to bring some significant changes. Hybrid multi-cloud solutions will increase, with companies like IBM (which recently bought Red Hat) leading....

At the European Police Congress this week, Microsoft Germany showed off a full Windows 10 desktop experience in a Mercedes E-Class police car. The technology is made possible by Windows Continuum and a Lumia 950 XL. The car features a large dashboard screen for display, as well as a Continuum dock for the phone. It can pair with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for a complete desktop experience. This has many potential benefits for police....

In yet another example of Facebook invading the privacy of its users, the company is selling phone number data. This information is passed onto companies who use it for targeted advertising. We are beyond accusations too, as the company has admitted this. Facebook confirmed it uses phone numbers to create user-specific ad content. Perhaps most alarming is the fact the company is using phone numbers supplied by users for two-step security authentication....

Specifically, Facebook has now launched a Messenger app for desktop that works as a video chat tool. The solution will give the hundreds of millions of people currently working from home another communication option. Facebook says the standalone Messenger video services is available on Windows 10 and macOS. While the company is likely releasing the app now to make the most of the global lockdown, it is worth remembering the tool was already available on iOS and Android....

The plan has been available in draft form since the 3-2 favorable commission vote. Despite this, it is widely expected the decision will certainly face strong legal challenges. It is likely the order is going through changes that will toughen it up to better withstand those legal contestations. Speaking to Ars Technica, an FCC spokesperson says the final order will be available “as soon as possible.” Final form orders can take some time to be made official, but this is taking longer than average....

Still, growth is growth, and the Cloud Wars prediction suggests Microsoft’s cloud business will bring $100 million in revenue on its own this year. Prediction Bob Evans writing for Cloud Wars discusses Microsoft’s 2022 cloud potential and how it is possible to take $100bn in total revenue (it is worth noting Microsoft’s own fiscal year runs July to July): “For the quarter ended March 31 (Microsoft’s FY22 Q3), its cloud revenue was $23....

Simply put, G Suite has not traditionally played nice with Office files. Microsoft has been far more open in allowing non-Office files, including G Suite, to work in Office. Users of Microsoft’s service can edit, comment, and collaborate with G Suite files. In contrast, Google has taken more time to return the favor. A year ago, the company brought Office files editing, commenting, and collaboration to G Suite apps on the web....

Called the Google Password Checkup, the plugin will function across any login environment. This means if you login to say, Facebook, and a breach has happened, you will be notified. That means this Chrome plugin is likely to sit unused and forgotten by a lot of users. However, when or if a breach does occur, you can be on top of it faster. This is important because in many cases users don’t even know when their services have been breached....

According to Google, the functionality will take a week to get to everyone and will be available via the app’s fly-out menu. The feature seems to work much the same as WhatsApp, asking you to scan a QR code in your PC browser to link the two devices together. As well as messages, users will be able to send stickers, emojis, and images. There’s a toggle to remember the computer for later use, and it works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge....

Google has now suspended its political advertising in the state but says it’s not directly related to the lawsuit. Instead, it’s citing a state law that came into effect on Thursday. “We take transparency and disclosure of political ads very seriously, which is why we have decided to pause state and local election ads in Washington, starting June 7, while we assess the amended campaign disclosure law and ensure that our systems are built to comply with the new requirements,” said Google spokeswoman Alex Krasov said in an emailed statement to The Seattle Times....

“We’re adding a quick-access side panel to the Docs editors and Google Calendar to help you quickly access other G Suite products without leaving what you’re working on,” explained a Google spokesperson. “You’ll be able to access three G Suite products from Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings.” Naturally, the functionality in the sidebar depends on the app you’re trying to access. Google Calendar users will be able to quickly reference, create, or edit invites, which will be particularly useful in Sheets....

Beyond that information, details are scant. However, CNBC reports Fitbit’s stock rose rapidly on the back of the news, jumping 18 percent on Monday before being halted. Fitbit has faced struggles in recent years. Despite being the second largest wearable brand on the market, the company has admitted it is struggling to compete with Apple. In September, the firm said it was seeking a buyer for its business. Google was one of the potential buyers named at the time as it makes sense for Mountain View....

Many of us often put off important and responsible things later, getting distracted either by more straightforward tasks or entertainment. I was procrastinated the most when I needed to write my term paper, which took a lot of time and energy. I even had to use coursework writing services because there was very little time left by the time I decided to start. So yes, procrastination can cause a lot of inconveniences, and in this article, we will try to understand why it occurs and how to deal with it....

1 How to Block a Website on Firefox Desktop2 How to Block a Website on Firefox Mobile3 How to Change Default Search Engine and Clear Cookies/Cache Before we start, though, there’s something important to note. At the time of writing, there’s no in-built way to effectively block websites in Firefox desktop. Instead, you’ll have to install a third-party extension and allow it access to your browsing data. If that makes you uncomfortable, we recommend you use a different browser on desktop and mobile, such as Opera....