If you were hoping to upgrade the new Surface Go, think again, as the iFixit gave the tablet a score of only 1 out of 10 for repairability, which is not surprising in this kind of device. However, you have a MicroSDXC slot, which you can use to upgrade the storage up to 1TB, but that’s it, as everything else is pretty much glued in making it virtually impossible or very expensive to repair....

Surface Dial is a peripheral designed to help you optimize the way you work and create. It’s also compatible with desktops, laptops, and tablets running Windows 10 with support of Bluetooth LE (Low Energy). Using simple presses and turns this accessory can bring up the most used shortcuts, controls, drawing tools, and more to keep you focus on your work, instead of spending time thinking on keyboard shortcuts or menu navigations....

In the release, Surface Studio is getting a massive firmware update to improve the stability and performance for many of its components, including graphics, sound, pen, networking, and more. Here are all the new fixes and improvements in this new Surface Studio update: Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter: 15.68.9125.57 improves system security. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M and 980M: 24.21.13.9827 improves system stability. Surface UEFI: 118.2311.769.0 Improves wake from sleep and speech recognition....

Welcome to Pureinfotech: Tech Recap edition. Each weekend I will bring you a compilation of articles of the week, including how-to guides, features, tech news, and more. This is simply a list with a brief description of pieces you might have missed or you might just want to read again. Acer Aspire R7: the new Windows 8 hybrid laptop you want to own: Acer announces two interesting new Windows 8 devices: the Aspire R7 laptop with a new hinge technology called “Ezel Hinge” that allows you to basically free the display from the device, and the Aspire P3 (First look at the Acer Aspire P3 Ultrabook, but it is also a tablet), this is an Ultrabook/tablet pretty similar to the Microsoft Surface; both devices running a full-blown version of Windows 8....

Windows 10 version 1607 brings a lot of new changes and great new features, and this week I added a new hands-on video highlighting all the coolest features included in the new OS. While Microsoft is slowly rolling out the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft also released the ISO files to help users do a clean install or quickly update multiple computers. If your computer hasn’t received the Anniversary Update, you can also check out this guide to learn four different ways to get the new Windows 10 update on your computer....

Although the Creators Update will bring a slew of new features and changes, Microsoft has announced more than a dozen good features will be removed with version 1703. If you’re still wondering when the Windows 10 Creators Update will release, a new report this week suggested that Microsoft is planning to finalized the update by the end of March with a public release on April 11, 2017. Cumulative update KB4013429 for the current release of the OS addressing a number of issues and general improvements for version 1607....

The Anniversary Update for Windows 10 is out with great changes, but not everyone is having a smooth upgrade. Many users have been complaining of Windows 10 freeze after installing the new update. Microsoft said that is looking into the problem, and recommends a workaround that not everyone will be happy to do. On Tuesday, Microsoft released three new updates to address a number of issues on Windows 10. Update KB3176495 rolled out to everyone running Windows 10 version 1607, while KB3176931 released only for computers enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, and cumulative update KB3176493 was released for Windows 10 version 1511....

After a lot of complaints from its users, Facebook has added a button to hide the sidebar, but it can be a little tricky if later you want to bring it back; check out the article to learn more. Continuing with Mozilla’s fast release cycle, now Firefox 6 Beta 5 is ready for download on Windows, Mac, Linux and Unix. But there’s still some work to be done; read the article to know about the known issues and if it is safe to install it at this time....

Exploring Google Chrome, you learned how to create application shortcuts for web pages you visit frequently and for apps installed from the Google Web Store. This is a really useful feature that will allow faster access and a more personalized experience exploring your content. Good news for photo enthusiastic that are on Windows 7, Microsoft has released the Microsoft Camera Codec Pack to enable natively support for RAW photo file formats....

Here is what you might have missed. Plus some great wallpapers to start decorating your desktop for Thanksgiving: Desktop fun: Getting ready for Thanksgiving wallpapers Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Abstract Wallpapers > Fantasy Wallpaper Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Abstract Wallpapers > Other Wallpaper Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Abstract Wallpapers > Other Wallpaper Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Abstract Wallpapers > Other Wallpaper Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Abstract Wallpapers > Other Wallpaper All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied....

Windows Blue to include improved search, faster boot and smaller disk footprint: New leaked data confirms new improvements coming to the next major update in Windows 8, codenamed Windows Blue. Best Buy offers $100 discount on Windows 8 touchscreen PCs to stimulate sales: The electronic retailer store hasn’t sold as many Windows 8 touchscreen PCs as they expected, and now they trying to boost sales with a new promotional discount campaign that offers $100 discount on the purchase of any touch-enabled laptop or desktop computer running Windows 8....

The software giant announced that it has plans to make the Windows Terminal app the new default command-line experience on Windows 11 to replace the legacy Windows Console Host. Windows 10 2004 reached the end of support on December 14. If you are still running this version, it’s recommended to upgrade to version 21H2 to continue getting updates. Windows 11 received the last Patch Tuesday of 2021 with a bunch of fixes, including a patch to fix performance problems with NVMe drives....

Windows 10 build 19640 releases in the Fast ring with minor changes and no new features. Microsoft makes tweaks to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update to let users know if the new version is currently blocked through Windows Update. If you see the message saying that the new version isn’t ready, you shouldn’t force it onto your device to prevent upgrade problems. Tech tips roundup This week, you also learned several new tips to get the most out of Windows 10, including the system requirements to upgrade to the May 2020 Update....

The company also unveiled its new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, which you can preorder now. In addition, Microsoft introduced the Xbox Game Pass for PC and a new Xbox app for Windows 10 to discover, download, and launch PC games. Also, the company published the last batch of backwards compatible games as the program comes to an end. Here’s the complete list of Xbox original and Xbox 360 games that you can play on Xbox One....

If you’re in the market for a new tablet, Best Buy and Microsoft Store are now offering the Surface Pro (2017) with a $300+ discount and bundle with the Type Cover keyboard. In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: Warm Winter Nights to refresh your desktop. Tech tips This week, you also learn a few new tips to get the most out of Windows 10, including the steps to check your device health....

The desktop version of Microsoft Word will be getting a new text prediction functionality during the March update, similar to the Google Docs’ Smart Compose feature. Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3030.0 released for devices enrolled in the Beta Channel running Windows 10 version 20H2 and version 21H1 with a small update to improve the handwriting input panel. Windows 10 build 21322 was made available in the Dev Channel with some new improvements, changes, and fixes expected to arrive with version 21H2....

The software giant also released several standalone updates to continue mitigating security vulnerabilities with Intel processors on devices running the latest and previous versions of Windows 10. Microsoft announced that will be retiring its apps store for Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x soon. If you want to relive the good old days of Windows 95, someone created an app out of the operating system, which anyone can download and run alongside Windows 10, macOS, and Linux....

Windows 11 build 22454 was released in the Dev Channel with minor visual changes and a slew of fixes. In addition, the company also made available build 22000.184 as update KB5005642 for computers enrolled in the Beta Channel with a couple of fixes and several known issues. Microsoft announced a new Photos app for Windows 11, which introduces a new interface, but it’s virtually the same as the old version....

As part of the next cumulative update, the update KB5014668 is now available in the stable channel as an optional install for devices with the original release of Windows 11 with a bunch of non-security fixes and improvements. If your device has the update KB5014697 and the mobile hotspot feature isn’t working, you are not the only one. Microsoft has already acknowledged the issue and is proactively working on a fix....

If you’re a Windows Insider and you want to download the new build for phones, don’t forget to grab the Windows Insider app first, choose the “Insider Fast” option, then go to Settings apps / Update & recovery / Phone update, and tap “check for updates”. Here’s what is new in build 10051 Project Spartan: An early version of the new Microsoft’s web browser is now available for phones. It uses the new rendering engine to give greater interoperability with the modern mobile web, and includes early versions of Reading View and Reading List....