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You probably didn’t know that Task Manager can also provide the command-line argument executed by the application, process, or service. If you’ve ever been wondering what exactly the OS is executing, you can do the following: You can also do the same on the Details tab. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes....

Apple will also introduce a number of software updates, including iOS 9.3, watchOS 2.2, OS X 10.11.4, and tvOS 9.2. The event will kick off at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT, and as always anyone not able to attend in person can watch the live stream at Apple’s website to stay in the loop on all the announcements. As usual, Apple being Apple, there are some restrictions on how to watch Tim Cook’s keynote....

In this new event, the company is expected to show world premieres and updated looks at some of the games already revealed, including a first look at campaign gameplay from Halo Infinite, and first-party games created by the Xbox Game Studios. In addition to the main event, there’s also a Summer Game Fest pre-show, which will start at 11PM ET / 8AM PT. How to watch Xbox Games Showcase event Starting 12PM ET / 9AM PT, you can tune in to any of these channels to watch the virtual event:...

Perhaps the most interesting is the Spectre 13 Ultrabook, at 15mm thin and weighing only 3.25 pounds, this is a fantastic Windows 8.1 PC and the reason is because HP has finally replaced the glossy screen bezel, the days of plastic-covered hinges and the two-piece chassis are over. Mimicking Apple’s MacBooks, the new Spectre PC features a chassis completely made of aluminum, even in the hinges. Specs The system comes with standard 13....

According to HP, the features included are: How to navigate in Win 8 The new Metro start screen Finding apps and files Moving between Metro and the standard desktop Metro apps Metro store The new Control Panel and Task Manager Using touch Charms and menus Modifying the Metro start screen and more Although, you will also find that most, if not all, the current tutorials are for previous versions of the operating system such as Windows 7 and Vista....

The new phone companion app works as a central location to help users to download various apps, such as OneDrive, Skype, Outlook, Office, and Xbox Music, and Cortana to either an Android phone, iPhone, or Windows Phone. Microsoft seems to be using the new Phone Companion as new way to promote its apps and services already available across platforms, and it’s aimed to new customers buying a new PC or upgrading to Windows 10, who aren’t aware of the extra features they can take advantage, even though they don’t necessary use a Windows Phone....

Today, a number of images have been published on Tumblr by a Microsoft design employee Pei- Chi Hseih. While the images only lived on the site for a few hours before they were taken down, according to The Verge, the images were created for marketing purposes and not just as a concept project. It also appears that the device almost made it to the market, as Nokia is said to have shown working prototypes to a number of people behind closed doors during the Mobile World Congress in 2014....

Microsoft quickly is reacting to the issue and only a few days from upping the upload limit from 2GB to 10GB for single files, the company is now doubling OneDrive cloud storage to 30GB, effective immediately. Although this is a great offer, it’s a limited time offer, to double the storage capacity in your OneDrive account, you’ll need to enable photos and videos to backup automatically to the service sometime from now and the end of September....

Microsoft is now confirming that it will not be building a universal app for Skype, instead the software maker will be integrating the Skype service into its new Messaging, Calling, and Video apps. Users who want to keep having the same “all-in-one application” experience can opt to keep using the desktop version of Skype, which will continue to be compatible with previous versions of Windows, as the new communication apps will only be compatible with Windows 10....

Although the company refers it as a version that has been streamlined for security and superior performance, it’s actually a locked-down version of Windows 10 Pro that “only” runs Windows Store apps, and it includes new set of tools to make easier for school administrators to setup and manage computers in a network environment. Windows 10 S can be upgraded To be clear, similar to Windows RT, you won’t be able to install traditional desktop (win32) applications, unless, the app is converted and made available into the Store....

The updates come just a week after the previous set that included fixes for scrolling issues, VPN connections, improvements on the SkyDrive experience, and other compatibility issues. The new updates rolling out today include: Update for Windows 8.1 Preview that enables service metadata packages to work correctly (KB2870257) — This update resolves an issue that could cause the service metadata packages of some network operators not to function. For example, the tethering feature does not work as expected....

In this new update expect the Mail app to support flagging email messages and creating folders. In the Calendar app, the folks at Redmond are introducing a new look, forward invitations and several other tweaks. And the People app will incorporate a much improved navigations and filters. The new changes are available now for every Windows 8 and Windows RT user as a single manual update in the Windows Store....

Although an Xbox app has been available for a long time, Microsoft has changed its name to the Xbox Console Companion to differentiate the purpose of the app, which will continue to exist. The app is modern, clean, and simple, it features three sections, including Game Pass, Social, and Store. On the left pane, as you install new games from the store, they’ll appear on the left pane. In the Game Pass section, you can browse and download games available using the Game Pass for PC subscription....

The company has already been pushing updates through Windows Update to switch users to the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, and future releases of Windows 10 will include the new version of the browser. Alongside the end of support for the legacy version of Edge, Microsoft is also revealing its plan to end support for Internet Explorer 11 for its Microsoft 365 services starting with the web version of Microsoft Teams on November 30, 2020....

The new the 20+ years old game continues to features the adjustable difficulty, classic Minesweeper gameplay, and Microsoft has also added a brand new Adventure mode — About time! Also the game brings the new Daily Challenges where at the end of the month players can earn a badge and compete with friends. Xbox integration is now part of the classic game, just log in with an Xbox account and start earning achievements, submit scores to the leaderboards, and track personal gameplay statics....

According to Mozilla, previously, it took many steps to browse the internet, find the download, and then install Firefox on Windows. However, the policies in the Microsoft Store have changed, making it easier for users to install the browser. The version of Firefox available through the Windows 11 store is the same you get through the internet, and it updates independently, not through the Microsoft Store. However, you can only download the stable version....

The theme is available for free to set as background wallpaper only on Windows 10 computers. To install the National Geographic Hummingbirds theme, use the download link below, click the Get button in the Microsoft Store, click the Apply button, and then select the wallpaper collection from the “Themes” settings page to apply it. National Geographic Hummingbirds theme | Download If the wallpapers rotate quickly, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background, use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

The ARM64 support is available with version 11.2204 and higher releases. After installing the updated app through the Windows Insider Program on ARM-based devices (such as Surface Pro X), you will notice faster and better performance. In addition, the company says that the app includes additional performance improvements when scrolling large files or replacing significant amounts of text. As part of the accessibility changes, this new version of Notepad improves support for screen readers, text scaling, access keys, and other assistive technologies....

Early this week, it’s has been discovered by a Microsoft MVP, Patrick Barker, that Samsung had a file installed on its systems called “Disable_Windowsupdate.exe” and as the name implies it’s a little program designed to do one thing, prevent Windows Update from running automatically in the background to successfully keep Windows devices fully updated with the latest security patches and bug fixes. Basically, users are forced without their knowledge to live without automatic updates that could can potentially be harmful by leaving them open to viruses and malicious attacks....

However, now that Microsoft puts you in control of feature updates, the question still remains whether you should install it now or wait a little longer. Is it safe to install version 1909? The best answer is “Yes,” you should install this new feature update, but the answer will depend whether you’re already running version 1903 (May 2019 Update) or an older release. If your device is already running the May 2019 Update, then you should install the November 2019 Update....