Windows 10 Settings Shows Sync Is Not Available For Your Account

This is likely to be a problem with connected accounts in the “Access work or school” settings page. On Settings > Accounts > Access work or school, remove any account, restart your computer, and check if you see the “Sync is not available for your account. Contact your system administrator to resolve this.” message. If you no longer see the message, you can try adding the work or school account again....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 142 words · Anne Hutchinson

Windows 10 Technical Preview Builds Could Stop Booting Soon

The Microsoft engineer explains that approximately two weeks before a build’s license expires, you will start receiving warnings that the preview will expire and that you should consider updating to the latest build. After the license expires, your PC will automatically reboot every three hours. Two weeks after the license has expired Windows 10 will not boot any longer. Here is the list with dates: If you’ve been trying to update, but everything has failed, it’s probably because something is wrong with Windows Update....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 186 words · Lia Cilenti

Windows 10 Update Kb4093112 Build 16299 371 Releases

KB4093112 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.371, and it delivers a security fix for AMD processors, addresses problems with Microsoft Edge, and much more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299.371 Microsoft has announced KB4093112 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “April 10, 2018—KB4093112 (OS Build 16299.371)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on your PC, this update will only address this issue:...

December 28, 2022 · 4 min · 698 words · Kari Robinson

Windows 10 Update Kb4505057 Build 18362 116 Releases For Version 1903

KB4505057 bumps the version number to build 18362.116, and according to the company fixes an issue that may prevent access to some gov.uk websites that don’t support HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) when using Internet Explorer 11 or Microsoft Edge, and it addresses an issue in which installation may fail with the error, “0x800f081f – CBS_E_SOURCE_MISSING.” Alongside the new update for version 1903, Microsoft is also making available the a delta update to address a same internet issue with Microsoft Edge and IE11 referred as KB4505056, KB4505062, KB4505055, KB4505052, and KB4505051 for Windows 10 version 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and initial version respectively....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 194 words · Marsha Maciel

Windows 10 Upgrade Paths This Is The Edition You Ll Be Getting For Free

While the software giant will make available around seven different versions of Windows 10, there are only three main editions that will be widely available: Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Mobile. Now, because the editions of Windows 10 do not match the editions of Windows 7 or Windows 8, there could be a little bit of confusion around which edition you’ll be getting for free. Below, you’ll find a list detailing which edition of Windows 10 will be available to you for free depending on your current edition of the operating system....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 401 words · Tammy Tardiff

Windows 11 22H2 First Moment Feature Update Will Release In October

Moments are new type updates that will enable the team to roll out new features and improvements as soon as they are ready outside major releases. You can think of it as “feature drop” updates for mobile devices. In the first “moment” update, the company is expected to roll out tabs for File Explorer, Suggested Actions, and others. Windows 11 22H2 moment update new features Here’s a list of the new features for the October 2022 update for Windows 11 22H2:...

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 359 words · Rachel Scruggs

Windows 11 22H2 October Update Brings New Features Preview

In addition, the update KB5017389 includes a slew of fixes and improvements that the company announced on September 22 with the same update number but with the build number set to 22621.607. It’s important to note that not all Insiders will see the features immediately since Microsoft will enable them gradually. In the meantime, you can use these instructions to enable tabs in File Explorer and other features. Windows 11 22H2 October update features These are the features available with the first moment update for the Windows 11 2022 Update....

December 28, 2022 · 4 min · 730 words · Santos Willis

Windows 11 Build 22000 708 Kb5014019 Outs As Preview

The update KB5014019 bumps the version number to build 22000.708, and according to the official changelogs (Windows Insider Preview announcement), it brings improvements to the Family Safety app and introduces the Windows Spotlight feature for the desktop. Also, this release fixes problems with the sign-in experience, networking, encryption, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), scaling, backup, and more. Update KB5014019 fixes and changes for Windows 11 These are the fixes and new features available with the latest update preview of Windows 11:...

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Sally Strickland

Windows 11 Build 22463 Outs With Small Improvements

According to the company, build 22463 for Windows 11 includes the ability to use the Ctrl + Shift + C keyboard shortcut to copy the item path to the clipboard when selecting a file or folder. The company has also updated the pop-ups when clicking “identify displays” in Display Settings to have rounded corners. This flight also introduces a new icon next to the volume slider in Quick Settings to make the option more discoverable....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 390 words · Gracie Dildy

Windows 11 Build 22623 1028 Kb5021866 Rolls Out In The Beta Channel

Build 22623.1028 and 22621.1028 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, only introduce fixes and improvements for the Taskbar, Search, Settings, Task Manager, and more. Windows 11 build 22623.1028 These are the fixes specific to build 22623.1028: Taskbar Search Settings Task Manager Changes and fixes for build 22623.1028 and 22621.1028 These are the fixes specific to build 22623.1028 and 22621.1028: Microsoft is looking into problems with the Taskbar and Task Manager as part of the known issues....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 215 words · Yvonne Moody

Windows 11 Might Get Floating Taskbar Similar To Macos

According to a screenshot many viewers noticed during an Ignite Keynote, Microsoft might be working on a desktop experience with a floating Taskbar to access the Start menu and apps at the bottom of the screen. And a new transparent bar at the top showing the System tray icons and clock at the right, a weather widget on the left, and a search box in the middle. The new design should look familiar since it is similar to the desktop design found on macOS, Linux distributions like Ubuntu, and mobile operating systems like Android and iOS....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 385 words · Nelson Hancock

Windows 11 To Get Wsatools To Ease The Process To Sideload Android Apps

Alternatively, it’s possible to sideload Android apps on Windows 11, but it requires extra steps and commands that not many users feel comfortable doing. However, the WSATools app (developed by @Simizfo) aims to be an app to make it easy to sideload apps without the need for complicated commands or additional installs, such as the ADB tools. The only caveat is that you will be able to install any app from any source, but only as long as the app doesn’t require the Google Play Services, which is currently not supported in the Windows Subsystem for Android....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 161 words · Joshua Bowles

Windows 7 Gets Its First Internet Explorer 11 Preview

Internet Explorer 11 Developer Preview is also available for Windows Server 2008 R2. Keep in mind that this is a test build, bugs and error may occur. So be cautious in which PC you are installing the software. Like I mentioned above, the version of IE11 come with most, but not all the new features that users will find in Windows 8.1. For example: Windows 7 doesn’t get a Windows 8 app like version of the software....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 378 words · Joshua Hearon

Windows 8 And Surface Launch Events Roundup With Images Gallery

People reactions were impressive and the launch was massive. The celebration for the release of the newest Microsoft’s operating system and its new tablet at Pier 57 had everything you could ask for: Demos of upcoming Windows devices like Ultrabooks, laptops, all-in-one PCs, and of course many tablets to choose from, including Surface. In the first event’s keynote, Steven Sinofsky and Steve Ballmer were the ones to take the stage and announced the global availability of the operating system, while Mike Angiulo and Julie Larson-Green talked and demoed many new Windows 8 devices and Surface....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 364 words · Joann Palmer

Windows 8 Consumer Preview What To Expect In This Microsoft Release

This so-called “Consumer Preview” is just a label to what we know as the beta release, but as the label implies this release is an open invitation for all users who want to have a sneak-peek to what is new in Windows 8, which is different from the Developer Preview released back in September, 2011, that was targeted to application developers. The Consumer Preview promises to be a more stable build of the upcoming operating system, with tons of new improvements under the hood, bug fixes and tweaks in the user interface that the company has been incorporating from the past five months, and this release will also include the Windows Store....

December 28, 2022 · 4 min · 806 words · George Prudhomme

Windows 8 X Crossed 10 Market Share While Xp Falls To 28 And Windows 7 Goes Up

On the other hand — with 95 days left before official support ends (at the time of writing this article) — during the last month of 2013, Windows XP fell below 30%, leaving the beloved operating system with 28.98%; this is 2.34% difference from November 2013 data. Windows 7, which seems to be the logical upgrade from many Windows XP users, gained 0.88% market share in the same period. Although, the figures aren’t Microsoft wishes, data shows that Windows 8 and Windows 8....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 228 words · Michelle Rimple

Windows Blue Adds Sync For Start Screen Settings And Paired Devices Across Pcs

Apparently, Windows Blue will incorporate the ability sync user’s Start screen settings across PCs and tablets including: accent and background color, live tiles layout and sizes. Of course this syncing won’t happen magically, well… It will, but only if the user is signed-in with a Microsoft account. Furthermore, Internet Explorer 11 will also be able to take advantage of this new capability by syncing open tabs and the new Tracking Protection settings to the mighty cloud....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 293 words · Bertha Mcclellan

Wordpress 3 1 Is On The Horizon

The finalized goals for WordPress 3.1 are: To have a very short dev cycle, a decent amount of testing time, and a release in mid-December. Low on new features, heavy on UI and code cleanup, and avoidance of schema changes. Save the big ideas for 3.2 where we’ll have the liberty to implement those ideas in PHP5. No schema changes and no big new APIs. Besides bug fixes and code cleanup, users can look forward to a new wordpress....

December 28, 2022 · 3 min · 548 words · Margaret Cruz

Xbox Games With Gold For April 2021

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (and Series S), throughout April 2021, subscribers will be able to download Vikings: Wolves of Midgard ($39.99 ERP). And from April 16 through May 15, Truck Racing Championship ($59.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Dark Void ($14.99 ERP) will be free until April 15. Finally, on April 16 and through the end of the month, Hard Corps: Uprising ($14....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 359 words · Tammy Odonell

Xbox One Gets Price Reduced To 299 Ahead Of New Slim Console Launch

The company seems to be getting ready to start clearing up inventory, as the price of the base model of Xbox One featuring a 500GB is getting its price reduced to $299. In addition, the Xbox One with Kinect is available for $349, and the Xbox One sporting a 1TB hard drive is now $319. The new price reduction shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the offer ends on June 13th, which happens to align with the E3 press conference, where Microsoft is expected to launch the new slim Xbox One console, which it’s said that it will be around 40 percent smaller than the current model and cheaper, too....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 274 words · Jo Carpenter