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The update is described as KB3135173, it brings the operating system to build 10586.104, and it addresses a number of issues regarding authentication, Microsoft Edge, Windows Store apps, Groove Music playback, and more. Here’s what’s new in KB3135173 for Windows 10 Fixed issues with authentication, update installation, and operating system installation. Fixed issue with Microsoft Edge browser caching visited URLs while using InPrivate browsing. Fixed issue that didn’t allow simultaneous install of apps from the Windows Store and updates from Windows Update....

Build 22622.575 and 22621.575 for Windows 11, according to the announcement, only brings middle-click action to open folders in a new tab from the navigation pane in File Explorer. In addition, both previews roll out with a bunch of fixes and improvements. Windows 11 update KB5016694 These are the fixes that the Windows team is shipping with builds 22622.575 and 22621.575. Build 22622.575 These changes only apply for build 22622....

KB5009566 bumps the version number to build 22000.434, and according to the official notes, it fixes text showing out of order, or the text cursor might move unexpectedly in apps on devices using Japanese Input Method Editors (IME). Also, the update KB5009566 fixes close to one-hundred vulnerability problems, including six zero-day vulnerabilities and more than 95 security vulnerabilities, which you can review in more detail at the Security Update Guide and the January 2022 Security Updates website....

According to Windows Latest, the bug is still present even after the company made available the December 2021 and January 2022 updates. However, the upcoming February update (KB5008353) seems to have finally fixed the bug for good. The official changelogs for the KB5008353 update explain that the patch “addresses a performance regression issue that occurs when you enable the update sequence number (USN) journal,” which is a problem related to storage devices....

New DPI setting for high-resolution displays Although, high-res displays can offer an amazing viewing experience, it also brings new sets of problems, because when resolution increases, it means that pixels get smaller, as such elements on the screen will appear smaller too, and this makes readability and navigation a big issue. To address these problems in Windows 8.1 the DPI scaling options has increased from “Larger –150%” to “Extra large — 200%”, which Microsoft assures will provide clear and crisp images, graphics, and text (of course you can always use a custom sizing option)....

Yes, it is fun (at least to me) to drag down an app to close, but how about restarting a modern app? Most users will just close the app in anyway they know and then from the Start screen, they will just find and click the corresponding tile to launch. But in Windows 8.1 there is a quicker and easier way to restart apps without having to go back to the Start screen or even leaving the current screen for that matter....

In Bauer’s personal website, he is showing off a series of early designs and how the styles progressed into what today is seen by millions of people, who for the first time are booting up that Windows 8 PC. A concept inspired by the beautiful nature and iconic architecture of Seattle and the Microsoft campus — Marius describes. Many people will agree that these are really beautiful art designs, which sadly didn’t make it to the final shipped design....

According to the company, the command line tool to download apps on Windows 10 now includes the ability to create and save your favorite settings. The package repository now has more than 850 packages for download, and there are a couple bug fixes. Starting with this version 0.1.41821, the client now has a settings file. If you want to customize the experience, you only need to run the winget settings command to open the file with your default JSON editor, such as VS Code....

The finding comes from a security researcher clrork at Surfsec, article that claims a method to enable a way to run ARM-based desktop applications in the (– now — not-so-limited) operating system, by exploiting a binary setting that restrict the environment only to Microsoft’s signed applications (Windows 8 apps and Office 2013 RT). Don’t get confuse here, only ARM compiled applications will work, not the traditional x86 (32-bit) desktop programs — This makes the jailbreak somewhat limited at this time –....

These few images are dedicated to Microsoft, to those floppy disks, heavy monitors and CPUs, to colors and shapes from the 80s, and a hint of history for all the youngsters. The wallpapers for this week’s collection are free as always to download for Windows 10. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background, and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

Also from Oct. 16th and until the end of the month Xbox Live Gold members will be able to download for free Halo 3. This game doesn’t need much of an introduction, perhaps is one of the best selling franchise game ever. As such I think, who doesn’t already have this game? As a side note, this game is normally $15. Remember that these titles will be available for a limited time....

Xbox Cloud Gaming is a service that allows you to convert any computer into a gaming device since all the computing process happens in the cloud. The service offers over 100 high-quality games. You can pick up where you left off. And you can use the service to try new games before installing them on the console or gaming PC. If you are an Xbox tester, the next time you open the app on your device, you will see a new “cloud games” section in the Game Pass tab highlighting all the games you can stream on Windows 10....

As always, two games are for Xbox One and the other two are for Xbox 360, but you can play every game in Xbox One console using Backwards Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the month of September 2018, Xbox Live Gold members can download Prison Architect: Xbox One Edition ($29.99 ERP) for free. Also, from September 16 through October 15, Livelock ($9.99 ERP) will be available for download at no extra cost....

According to the official changes, the Xbox November 2022 update brings the ability to connect your Discord voice channels directly from the console, updates to notifications for wish list gifting and sale, improvements to the Captures app, and more. Xbox November update new features In the past, joining the voice channel involved using your phone or computer to transfer the Discord call. Starting with this update, you can join a Discord call directly from your Xbox console using the Parties and Chats menu....

Let’s dive into what you need to know about the all-in-one entertainment system: Xbox One Day One edition Microsoft is taking pre-orders now and reserving your Xbox One today will get you access to the “Xbox One Day Edition”, which is a special version of the game console that includes a limited edition controller, premium packaging, token code to unlock “Day One” achievement, and decal. The special bundle will only be available while supplies last and in limited quantities....

Once the console isn’t a paperweight anymore, every game you want to play will need to be installed in the Xbox One hard drive, that being from a physical disc (Blu-ray) or digital download. And here is when you will start reducing the storage space, according to some Xbox One Marketplace early screenshots from an user who was lucky enough to receive his console about 2 weeks before the big launch, games will vary on size and they will cost a good amount of space....

If you’re in the market for a new Xbox, and you’re planning to get the disc-less console starting May 7, you should get one of the current Xbox One S bundles that cost around $250 or less. Xbox One S bundle deals Here’s a list of some of the current bundles that are priced in line with the disc-less model: According to the company, the plan is to always keep the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition around $50 cheaper even with discounts, but if you can’t wait until that happens, you should get the regular model with the disc drive, which you can also use to play 4K UHD movies....

Naturally, media outlets quickly began publishing articles detailing the new information. The only problem was that AMD bought the mockups from a third-party company, and they not represent the actual ports shipping with the Series X console. Now, according to internal sources at Microsoft have confirmed to Thurrott.com that the Xbox Series X console will actually sport: 2 USB SuperSpeed Type-A ports. 1 HDMI port. Ethernet port. Optical audio. Power port....

Now, in 2015, Microsoft has introduced the second generation of the Band. While the company has completely overhauled the design, the device is still a fitness tracker overall and can be your companion during a golf game or some other sports activities. If you are coming back home from an exhausting exercise you might want to charge your wearable again in order to be prepared for the next one. Currently, the only way you can do this is by having it lying on your desk somewhere connected to your magnetic charging cable, which does look a bit unattractive, at least to me....

Although Windows 7 and Windows 8 are more powerful than Windows XP, both operating systems are designed to run on modern hardware, but moving forward you will find the best experience is using Windows 8, as this is an operating system that packs the latest Microsoft technologies ready for today’s always connected requirements. Compatibility If you still have a decent piece of hardware and you want to upgrade from Windows XP, the first thing you have to do is make sure you meet the minimum hardware requirements, make sure programs will work in the new system, and check if your devices will work after the upgrade....