Microsoft has just announced that the switch over to “channels” in the Windows Insider program is now rolling out. According to Microsoft, the change in Windows Insider settings will take effect over the next few hours. There is no action required on your part, as the new “channels” are mainly just a renaming of the existing branches of the Windows Insider program.
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As a reminder, the Insider Program now has three different “channels.” These lineup with the rest of Microsoft’s products, and include Dev, Beta, and Release Preview.
The Dev Channel is for highly technical users and will get you the latest builds earliest in the development cycle with the newest code. It’s what used to the Fast and Skip Ahead Rings. The Beta Channel, meanwhile, is for early adopters. Builds from this channel are tied to a specific upcoming Windows 10 release and are reliable updates validated by Microsoft. This is what used to the the Slow ring.
Finally, there is the Release Preview Channel. This channel is for those who want the most stable Windows 10 experience. You’ll still have access to the upcoming release of Windows 10, but at a slower pace, and only before it is ready to be released to the world. This used to the Release Preview Ring.
Be sure to keep an eye on your Windows Insider settings today and let us know if you’ve gotten the switch over to these new Channels by dropping us a comment below.
It appears that major Chromium-based browsers have found a cure for their memory-hogging problem. As such, Google Chrome is now joining Microsoft Edge in the use of the new segment heap RAM management technique.
Quick Tip:
You can set RAM and CPU limits on the Opera GX browser, ensuring that although you’re running a resource-heavy app, other processes still function at optimal parameters, outside the browser.
Another notable feature of Opera GX is the Network Limiter, which allows you to put a bandwidth limit so that the browser balances how much speed each process takes.
Opera GX
Adjust your browser’s impact with the exclusive RAM and CPU limiters.
Does your Google Chrome sometimes feel a little slower than normal? It’s not just you! The browser has a reputation for gobbling up RAM, which could make your computer feel a bit sluggish.
Chrome’s use of a multi-process architecture is part of the problem. And it gets worse when you open too many tabs because that simply works up the browser’s appetite for memory.
There’s some good news though. For a while now, Google’s Chromium project team has been discussing Windows 10 segment heap technology as a potential solution to the problem.
So, they’re working on a way to get Chrome to leverage segment heap instead of an older alternative.
Adding a SegmentHeap entry to the chrome.exe manifest will tell recent-enough versions of Windows (20-04 and beyond) to opt chrome.exe into using the segment heap instead of the legacy heap. Experiments with per-machine opting-in to the segment heap for chrome.exe suggests that this could save hundreds of MB in the browser and Network Service utility processes.
According to the Google Chrome developers, experiments show that PCs that harness segment heap can save hundreds of MBs in Chrome. So, the team recently updated Chrome canary (build Version 85.0.4182.0 ) with the new memory management technique.
Almost two weeks ago, Microsoft revealed that it had tested segment heap in Edge and found it to free up to 27% of system RAM. However, both Edge and Chrome can only attain this kind of RAM efficiency in Windows 10 version 2004 or later.
Intel graphics driver update for Windows 10 fixes multiple bugs, including crash issues affecting Ring of Elysium. The patch is now available for download.
If you’re a video game player, chances are that you’ve experienced a gameplay quality problem due to bad graphics. Issues like diluted colors, hanging, and crashing are common in such situations.
It just so happens that users of certain Intel graphics cards encountered similar problems when playing particular video games on Windows 10.
Intel graphics driver update
You may download Intel graphics driver version 27.20.100.8336 to fix a range of issues impacting your PC gaming experience.
The update addresses a bug causing the Ring of Elysium and the Shadow of the Tomb Raider games to sporadically crash or hang. It should work for you if you’re on a DirectX 12 PC with a 7th Generation Intel Core processor or higher.
Similarly, after invoking the Alt + Tab command in Doom Eternal, some users would experience minor graphics issues. These should be no more after updating to the latest Intel graphics driver patch.
Intermittent crashes or hangs may be seen in Ring of Elysium* (DX12 Beta), Shadow of the Tomb Raider* (DX12) on 7 th Generation Intel Core processors and higher.
Minor graphic anomalies may be seen after Alt + Tab in Doom Eternal*(Vulkan).
On PSR2 displays, internal embedded panel when plugged in may shift after resuming from lid close do nothing on 10th generation Intel Core processors with UHD Graphics.
The update is compatible with Windows 10 version 1709 and later, including the May 2020 Update.
Only last month, Intel released Bluetooth drivers to fix a bug affecting Bluetooth gadgets on Windows 10.
Did you by any chance experience the Intel graphics issues highlighted above? Feel free to let us know or report any related concerns via the comments section below.
Did you delete an important file by accident? It can be a photo, PDF, office document, or even a ZIP archive but still, it’s a stressful moment nevertheless.
If you created a back-up, you can perform a System restore, an elegant way to turn back in time. But speaking about time, that process takes a little bit of time.
Especially if you lost the file recently, you can try recovering it using Windows File Recovery, a new app that arrived in the Microsoft Store recently.
Also, there are three different modes of work, namely:
Default: If you just lost the file, that’s the mode you should use and locates files using the Master File Table (MFT).
Segment: That’s a mode that you can use if you lost the files a while ago or even after formatting your drive.
Signature: This mode is ideal for external storage media, for example, a USB hard drive.
How can I use Windows File Recovery in Windows 10?
After you downloaded and installed Windows File Recovery, this is how you can use it:
Type Windows File Recovery in Windows Search and click on the app from the results.
Type winfr source-drive: destination-drive: [/switches] where the source-drive and destination-drive are the corresponding letters for the drives (for example C and D) and the switches are the actual commands and press Enter.
For instance, if you deleted some pictures from the Pictures folder in the C: drive, type the command winfr C: E: /n \Users\<username>\Pictures\*.JPEG /n \Users\<username>\Pictures\*.PNG and they will be recovered in a Recovery_<date and time> folder on the E: drive.
Other examples of how to use Windows File Recovery tool
Have you lost an important document and you know its name? Then the command will be winfr C: E: /n \Users\<username>\Documents\TheLostDocument.docx.
Have you lost the whole Documents folder? Then type winfr C: E: /n \Users\<username>\Documents\. Note that you have to insert the / after the document’s name for the command to work.
To recover any PDF and Word files from your C drive, the command line will be winfr C: E: /r /n *.pdf /n *.docx. The files will be restored on drive E, in the Recovery_<date and time> folder.
If you want to see which file types are supported for recovery, just type winfr /# in command prompt.
Note: Keep in mind that it’s recommended to try and recover the files or folders as soon as possible.
By using the computer, the system might write data in the place that was occupied by the file or folder you deleted.
FAQs
What is Windows File Recovery?
Windows File Recovery is a free Microsoft tool that helps you recover deleted files from your PC, external drives, or USBs. It works through Command Prompt and can restore various file types like documents, photos, and videos.
Can Windows File Recovery restore files from a formatted drive?
Yes. If you use the Extensive mode, the tool can often recover files from formatted or corrupted drives, although success depends on how much data has been overwritten.
Where do recovered files go after using Windows File Recovery?
Recovered files are saved in a new folder on a different drive from the one you’re scanning. You’ll see a recovery folder created automatically, usually labeled Recovery_ followed by the date.
Is Windows File Recovery safe to use?
Yes. It’s developed by Microsoft and doesn’t harm your files or system. However, avoid saving recovered files to the same drive you’re recovering from to prevent data overwriting.
Having a good and reliable email client is important, and one of the best is eM Client.
The software has a sleek and friendly user interface that allows you to easily send and receive emails.
The latest version of eM Client was released recently, therefore we decided to take a closer look at it, and see what does it have to offer.
The good:
The bad:
Sleek and friendly user interface
Some features are only available in the Pro version
Built-in calendar
Email encryption
Advanced email management
What is eM Client?
eM Client is an email client for both Windows and macOS platform. The first version of the software was released in 2006.
Recently the version 8 of eM Client has been released, and it offers a wide array of new features, so today we’re going to take an in-depth look and check out the new features.
To download eM Client, visit our in-depth download guide.
eM Client works with all popular webmail services such as Gmail, Exchange, iCloud, and Outlook, so you won’t have any problems using them with eM Client.
The software supports data import, so you can easily import all your contacts and emails from other email clients such as Outlook, Thunderbird, and others.
We also have to mention that this application works with almost all email protocols, including POP3, SMTP, IMAP, EWS, and AirSync.
Calendar and contacts
eM Client also has a built-in calendar and tasks feature, allowing you to organize your time easily.
The calendar automatically syncs with your Google Calendar, so you can see all events without any extra configuration.
Of course, there’s also a Contacts feature to easily see and organize your contacts. You can add one of many labels to your contacts in order to organize them better.
In addition, you can see both email history and attachment history right from the Contacts section. It’s also worth mentioning that you can export all your contacts to a CSV or HTML file with a single click.
Filter and manage your emails
The middle pane holds all your emails allowing you to sort them using several criteria. Once you click the desired email, you’ll see its contents in the right pane.
There’s also a hidden panel on the right that allows you to check message history and attachment history from any contact.
There’s also an Agenda feature that you can use to create tasks and reminders with ease. Lastly, there’s a built-in chat to have real-time chat with your contacts.
eM Client allows you to export the list of emails with ease, and you can even download emails and read them later.
As for email writing, standard formatting features are available, but there’s also an ability to add a Quick Text or signature.
eM Client also has Read Receipt and Delivery Receipt features, so you can see if your email message was delivered and read by the recipient.
The application has a full touch support, so you can use it without any problems on your tablet or any other touchscreen device.
Speaking of features, the application has a built-in search that allows you to find any email, contact or attachment in seconds.
Email security
eM Client fully supports SSL and TLS standards, so all your emails will be safe from third parties. In addition, there are S/MIME, and PGP encryption features available.
Another useful feature that some users might like is the ability to send delayed messages.Thanks to this feature, you can write an email and send it at a specific time and date.
We also have to mention that eM Client has a built-in translator that can translate both incoming and outgoing messages with ease.
With eM Client, you can add multiple email accounts and use them simultaneously. Thanks to this feature, you can use your business and personal email account from a single application.
The application is available in two versions, Free and PRO, and the Free version has some limitations.
For example, the Free version isn’t available for commercial use and doesn’t offer VIP support. In addition, the Free version allows you to work only with two email accounts.
On the other hand, the PRO version allows you to work with an unlimited number of email accounts, it also offers VIP support, and it’s fully available for commercial use.
You’ll never lose your emails
eM Client backs up your data while running. You don’t have to hit any backup button to make sure your data is there — in case anything goes wrong.
What are the new features in eM Client 8?
Complete redesign
The first thing that you’ll notice in the new version of eM Client is its new user interface.
The interface was completely redesigned in order to streamline the user experience and make the software easier to use.
Avatars, tags, and improved contact view
eM Client now supports account avatars, and you’ll see them in searches, folders, and in other various sections.
Thanks to the avatars, you can easily determine which email account sent or received a specific email message.
The left pane can now be minimized, allowing you to switch to a specific account simply by clicking that account’s avatar icon.
Tags have been improved, and now you can assign the same tags for contacts, tasks, emails, and notes.
The contact view underwent some changes, and now you can easily see full conversation history with the desired contact.
All attachments in one place
A new version of eM Client will store all your attachments in a single place and allow you to find the attachment that you need quickly.
The feature works with multiple email accounts, even allowing you to search for specific text inside of documents.
Cloud storage support for attachments
Thanks to this new feature, you can save storage space on the mail server with ease.
All your large attachments can be uploaded directly to the desired cloud storage service of choice to save space.
Calendar and sidebar improvements
To stay productive and keep track of your daily tasks, there’s a new sidebar view that offers a summary of current day’s events.
The Calendar feature is redesigned, and now it can show more information. There’s also an upcoming 7 days view that can show you upcoming tasks for the week.
Notes
Notes are available in the latest version of eM Client, so you can easily create reminders or take quick notes right from the client.
All notes are synchronized, and they work with Exchange/Office365 and IceWarp.
Improved synchronization and archiving
The new version of eM Client brings you improved IMAP support and better synchronization.
In addition, you can now archive messages with a single click on any IMAP or Exchange account.
Watch for replies and snooze
The new version brings you the ability to watch for replies so that you can keep track of important emails at all times.
Snooze feature is also available, allowing you to easily snooze an email if you’re busy and answer it at a different time.
Message encryption
For added security, the new version of eM Client supports message encryption, and you can set up PGP message encryption while adding your account.
eM Client vs Outlook, which one is better?
When comparing eM Client and Outlook, the first major difference is the price. eM Client is available for free, with certain features missing, while Outlook requires a license to use.
Speaking of licenses, eM Client is much more affordable than Outlook, so it’s a great choice if you’re on a tight budget.
As for additional features, eM Client offers PGP encryption and an incredibly fast search feature.
The application offers a sleek user interface, and it has all the features that you expect to find in an email client.
It’s worth mentioning that eM Client has automatic backup features and can easily handle hundreds of GB of data.
As for additional features, we also have to mention the built-in chat feature and an automatic translator.
Final thoughts on eM Client
The latest version of eM Client offers a new interface and all the features that made the application great in the first place.
Features such as notes, the ability to watch for replays, and the snooze feature are welcome additions that will surely come in handy.
If you’re looking for a powerful email client with a wide array of features, you might want to try out the new version of eM Client.
If Microsoft is currently working hard on its next-gen games showcase planned for July, it’s getting more likely that we could see the company’s second next-gen Xbox console “codenamed Lockhart” in August. Traces of the cheaper “Lockhart” SKU have recently been found in Windows 10 as well as official Developer documentation, confirming previous rumors about Microsoft planning a less powerful next-gen console to go along with the Xbox Series X.
Earlier this month, Jeff Grubb from VentureBeat reported first that Microsoft initially planned to reveal Lockhart in June, but ultimately changed its plans. “The company was aiming to show off the long-rumored, more-affordable Xbox Lockhart around June 9. But it pushed those plans all the way to August — at least for now. Microsoft doesn’t want to go before Sony’s Thursday event,” Grubb wrote.,
While Xbox marketing exec Aaron Greenberg quickly replied that the Xbox team had not “pushed anything back,” Eurogamer is now backing VentureBeat’s previous report of the Lockhart revealed being delayed from June to August, while also offering additional information about what could have led to the rescheduling. The publication is also referring to the console as the “Xbox Series S,” a name that would make sense if Microsoft decides to stick with the S/X dichotomy that debuted with the Xbox One family of consoles.
The original plan was to showcase the Xbox Series S as part of Xbox’s big E3 2020 show, so the proposition of a cheaper next-gen option could be explained properly, sat alongside the graphical powerhouse provided by the beefier Series X, both playing the same next-gen games.
But when E3 was cancelled and remote working hindered progress on various internal game projects, it became clear Microsoft could no longer show both its boxes and next-gen games all at the same time. It had to rethink the timeline for all these plans, and instead opted to spread its reveals over a longer timescale – something the company publicly branded Xbox 20/20.
The absence of a June Xbox 20/20 Update this month left Xbox fans a bit disappointed, especially since it allowed Sony to claim back the next-gen gaming narrative with the much-talked-about PlayStation 5 reveal. The Japanese company also surprised many by announcing a disc-less PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, which may outshine Microsoft’s much less powerful (4 rumored teraflops vs. 10 teraflops for the PS5) and also disc-less Xbox Series S.
If remains to be seen if Microsoft does reveal its Lockhart/Xbox Series S console in August, but as Microsoft never confirmed it publicly so far, the cheaper SKU could still be canceled at any point. Anyway, if Microsoft has already started manufacturing its next-gen Xbox consoles ahead of the holiday season, it may become increasingly difficult to prevent more Lockhart/Xbox Series S leaks ahead of the rumored reveal for August.
Microsoft Power Apps is a suite of apps, services, connectors, and data that can help you build custom apps for your small business. As noted by Microsoft, you can quickly build custom business apps that connect to your business data stored in Excel, Office, or elsewhere. These apps then provide workflow capabilities to improve your business operations and help employees make sense of big data.
Of course, as we always discussed, Microsoft Teams can help boost your small business operations too. But, did you know that you can combine both Microsoft Teams and Power Apps and add Power Apps to Teams? Here’s a quick look at how you can do it.
Creating a Power App for Teams
Before getting into the Teams aspect, we’ll touch briefly on how you can create a custom Power App for Teams. To get started, you can visit Power Apps here. Keep in mind, some functions of Power Apps might not be available for you, as the service is paid. But, there is a community option and a 30-day free trial.
Once there in Power Apps, you’ll want to choose which type of app you want. You’ll notice three things. There is a canvas app, which you’ll build from fresh to create your own custom apps. There’s also a model-driven app, which has multiple components such as views, charts, and business processes. Finally, there is Portal, which will help you create external websites for users to sign in and create and view data.
If you click All Templates, there are also several templates underneath which you can choose to speed up the process of building apps. These templates will allow you to plug in your data to make building the app easier. For most people, choosing these templates will be the way to go, as each template will have a step by step guide on how to proceed. Creating a more custom app is a long and complicated process, but Microsoft has an in-depth guide here.
If you’re a novice, we suggest you choose from a template. This will give you an interactive tour of how to build an app. Once you finish the tour, you should notice that the template app will open up in a Tree view. Each tree in the sidebar has a sample text or objects linked to it. You can click to expand each tree and then click to the right inside the app, to edit the text or data and images your own company information.
Once you finish inputting your own text and objects, you can go back to the Tree View, click where it says App, and then head up to the menu bar and click the triangle Play button. This will let you demo your app. When satisfied, you can save by clicking File, Save. be sure to save it to the cloud, as we’ll need that for the next step.
Adding your Power App to Teams
With your Power App created, you can now add it to Teams. To do so, you’ll want to select the Team, and then the channel where you want the Power App to Go. After that, click the “+” icon along the top bar of Teams to add a tab. When done, search or choose PowerApps from the list. Click the app you created, and then click the purple Save button. Yourself and other users will then see the app load up in the Teams window.
If you want, you can also click the globe icon on the top, near the tabs to open the app online in its own space. Other controls available from the top tab bar will let you refresh the app, make it full-screen, or start a conversation around the app. You can remove it anytime by clicking the name of the app along the top bar, and choose Remove.
Keep in mind that you can also download a canvas app and run it on your device, too. Simply make sure that your device is supported. Then, download and install Power Apps from the Google Play or App Store links below. For model-driven apps, meanwhile, you’ll need to have Dynamics 365 installed. We’ve gathered all these links at the bottom of this post.
The power of Power Apps
We’ve just touched on the business side of Power Apps, but there’s so much more you can do with it. Admins can use the Power Apps admin center to create and manage environments, users, roles, and data-loss prevention policies.
There’s also the Power Platform admin center which can be used to manage environments, get real-time, self-help recommendations, and support for Power Apps and Power Automate. Developers can enjoy Power Apps too, in order to create data and metadata, apply server-side logic using Azure functions, plug-ins, and workflow extensions, apply client-side logic using JavaScript, and more.
You can also acquire other skills with Microsoft certifications that can help brush your skills.
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a major rebrand of the Planner experience in Microsoft Teams. As a part of this rebranding effort, the company said that it would rename its Planner app for Teams as “Tasks” at some point in May or June. Now, Microsoft has posted a new update in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and the Microsoft 365 roadmap noting that it has delayed the rollout completion of this feature to July, and it’s expected to be completed in August.
The new Tasks app will allow Teams users to view and manage their team tasks along with individual tasks, and also allow them to prioritize their work. The new app will also consolidate tasks across Microsoft To Do, Planner, Outlook, and Teams channels, and it will be accessible on the left side of Teams, as well as a tab in a channel within individual teams.
It is worth noting that the new Tasks app will initially appear as “Tasks by Planner and To Do” in Teams, and it will be renamed to just “Tasks” a few months after the interim name change. Once the new app becomes generally available to all public cloud organizations, the Tasks in Teams experience will also be coming for mobile users as well.
If you haven’t been paying attention, last week marked a big moment for Apple. Alongside iOS 14, and iPad OS 14, the Cupertino-based company announced a major redesign for its desktop and laptop operating system with macOS Big Sur.
For me, the Microsoft fan, this was an absolutely frustrating experience. While it is true that Microsoft has plenty of cool projects of its own incoming — including Windows 10X — I can’t help but look at the current state of Windows in disgust. I am tired of waiting, and it really is like Windows 10 is falling behind Apple’s macOS.
The Windows 10 and Windows Insider mess
To understand why I am so frustrated, I will begin by looking back at Windows 10 itself in retrospect. At one point in history, Windows 10 was all about new features. With each new update, we got cool things like the Your Phone app, Windows Timeline, Dark mode, and more. We even got features that came and went in testing with Windows Insiders, like Sets.
But facing criticism about bugs that come with each new release, Microsoft recently shifted the way it handles Windows 10. We now get twice a year updates, and development has moved from adding new features to fixing new bugs.
This is indeed important considering the vast majority of devices that Windows runs on, but it is a bit sad, too. There aren’t any new, exciting, or unique features in Windows for awesome devices like the XPS 17, the Surface Book 3, or even the Surface Go 2 to take advantage of. (Oh, yes, I am talking about the mess that is Windows 10 tablet mode.)
You can shell out $2,000 for a laptop but get stuck with nothing special (or expect no new features) in Windows. We’ve had the same old boring version of Windows 10 for the past two years. It’s almost like a Windows laptop is no longer worth the investment.
That’s a big difference from Apple’s macOS, which just received a completely new look and feel with macOS Big Sur. And, even before that, a new Sidecar feature for iPads in macOS Catalina, and dynamic wallpapers in macOS Mojave. Apple even is getting developers to port iPad apps to the Mac, too. Which is something that Microsoft once did with the Windows Phone UWP apps, but wasn’t really successful with.
Then there is the Windows Insider Program, and those beta testing promised new and upcoming features Windows. In its current state, it is very much is pointless. The program has been changed to “channels” so Insiders could take a peek at the latest work-in-progress code from Microsoft. However, we haven’t even seen the work of this yet. Plus, it has been suggested by Microsoft that the last remaining Windows 10 update for this year 2020 will again be smaller in scope. It’s like putting paint on a pig. I’m still waiting, and it’s like we won’t be getting anything new this year.
That’s where Apple comes into the picture. While it is true that Apple’s ecosystem is a lot more locked down and easier to control, Apple keeps things a lot simpler. There is no complicated Insider Program. There are no channels, there are no twice a year updates, crazy bugs, or pointless almost weekly releases to download.
The macOS updates are announced at WWDC, developers get to test their new operating system first and then based on feedback, a public beta is pushed out a few weeks later. We then get a single release in the Fall. No May 2020 macOS Update. No November 2020 macOS Update. It’s a single, consistent release that has been actively tested for almost half a year.
Microsoft really can listen up and learn a thing or two from how Apple handles desktop operating system updates. It just works. It’s time to become more consistent with these Windows releases and clean up the act. Twice a year updates only complicate the process and make things difficult for beta testers and manufacturers pushing out new laptops.
Sure, these Windows 10 updates are phased, and not everyone gets it at once. Just look at the list of bugs for the May 2020 Update, and the compatibility issues Microsoft faced for its own products. It’s embarrassing that even get Windows 10 working right on its own Surface devices.
Windows 10 is dated and we have no idea when it’s getting a new look
With Apple announcing that macOS Big Sur will get the first major redesign in 10 years, it is time to talk more about the user interface. MacOS has always been more consistent and better looking than Windows for many of the reasons I discussed above, but it’s now becoming especially true.
While it is true that Apple might have been working on the MacOS redesign for years now, it is still beautiful. Icons have been reimagined, as well as the dock, the menu bar, and the Finder. There’s a clean and content look throughout the operating system to better match the company’s iOS and iPad OS operating system. And, best of all, developers can test it now, and the public starting next month.
Windows 10, meanwhile, is dated. We did see that Panos Panay teased new features such as a resigned Start Menu and more, but it is still a tease. So far, Microsoft has only rolled out new iconography for Windows, which many have criticized, too. There are changes coming, but when? We’ve all been waiting.
Then, there’s Windows 10X. This is the major redesign and flavor of Windows that everyone has been waiting for. It has a new Action Center, Start Menu, Taskbar, and more. However, Microsoft has gone silent about it, only confirming that it will be coming to single-screen devices soon. Asides from beta testing in a virtual machine, nobody knows if and when this will become a reality.
For Microsoft, a company making billions off Azure and the Cloud Windows is rather being seen as a service. This does mean that Windows gets updated, but there is a complicated situation where the general public no longer knows what to expect in terms of new Windows features, or from leadership or the Insider program.
Just look at the recent shakeups, and Panos Panay being put in charge of Windows. There is hope, but it really is becoming a watch and wait game for Microsoft, while its rivals are speeding ahead.
Social media has been part of our everyday lives for some years now, and it has grown from a simple platform where you post pictures to an excellent place to distribute information in the form of shared articles.
Unfortunately, news is something that becomes irrelevant really fast, as events unfold in ways that could make certain articles outdated.
That being the case, Facebook has taken certain measures so that news articles that are older than 90 will be less likely to be posted.
What does the This article is x months old notification mean?
This process started all the way back in 2018 when Facebook first introduced the context button.
The sole purpose of this feature is to provide information about the sources of articles in what appears on everyone’s News Feed.
Now, Facebook as gone further down this road by showcasing a notification every time you want to share a news article that is older than 90 days.
How do I share older articles on Facebook?
One thing worth mentioning is that this doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to share that article anymore, just that you will be warned beforehand that what you are sharing may be old news.
When prompted with the warning message, simply press Continue, as you can see in the image above.
Facebook commented on the release of this feature by stating that:
Over the past several months, our internal research found that the timeliness of an article is an important piece of context that helps people decide what to read, trust and share.
News publishers in particular have expressed concerns about older stories being shared on social media as current news, which can misconstrue the state of current events.
Some news publishers have already taken steps to address this on their own websites by prominently labeling older articles to prevent outdated news from being used in misleading ways.
However, suffice it to know that if you get this notification, then it means that the news that you are sharing may be old, and therefore irrelevant.
The end goal is to allow a more transparent distribution of information and hopefully a purging of old news in the long run.
What’s your take on this exciting new feature? Let us know if you find it a useful addition by leaving us a message in the comments section below.
Yes, you can, and this is made all the easier thanks to the dedicated Facebook Gameroom App. If you’re having issues running this app, check out this in-depth guide on how to fix Facebook Gameroom.
Did you accidentally delete an important file, be it a photo, PDF, word document, or ZIP? The experience can be stressful, especially if System restore, which only works when you have a backup in place, is not an option. Well, you can now try recovering the lost items using Windows File Recovery, a new app that quietly arrived in the Microsoft Store recently.
The new Windows File Recovery app
The application supports most of the file extensions you usually work with in Windows 10. So, you can use it to restore your deleted photos (JPEG or PNG), audio (MP3), or video (MPEG, MP3, MP4).
It even lets you recover compressed files (ZIP), corrupted data, and much more. The description of the app on the MS Store partly reads:
Accidentally deleted an important file? Wiped clean your hard drive? Unsure of what to do with corrupted data? Windows File Recovery can help recover your personal data. For photos, documents, videos and more, Windows File Recovery supports many file types to help ensure that your data is not permanently lost.
In addition, the app works with various data storage types/systems, for example, your Windows 10 hard disk or solid-state drive. Others include USB and memory cards. Supported file systems are ReFS, NTFS, FAT, and exFAT.
According to the support page for Windows File Recovery, the app offers a command-line user interface. It lets you recover files in three different modes, namely:
Default: Suitable for recently deleted files, and locates files using the Master File Table (MFT).
Segment: Can recover files lost a while ago or after formatting your drive. It doesn’t use the MTF to generate results though.
Signature: Works only for external storage media, for example, a USB hard drive. Also, it doesn’t recover small files.
If the command line-based software proves to be too complicated, you can try third-party file recovery tools that use traditional Windows 10 graphical user interfaces.
Have you tried the new file restoration tool from Microsoft yet? Kindly share your experience in the comments section below.
The Windows 10 OS has recently gotten plenty of functional features, such as the new enterprise-focused Cortana. But when Microsoft isn’t thinking about functional or UI upgrades for the OS, it’s creating free PC games, such as the new Sudoku 2.0.
Well, you can now experience the new Microsoft Sudoku on your Windows 10 PC. The game‘s other minimum requirements are DirectX 10 and x64 or x86 system architecture.
Microsoft Sudoku 2.0
The new Microsoft Sudoku introduces fresh experiences, including 6 difficulty levels and four different themes. It sports lively colors, tougher challenges every day and more.
Play across 6 levels of difficulty for Classic and Irregular Sudoku
Collect coins and badges playing 3 Daily Challenges every day
Choose from 4 different themes – try playing with Charms instead of numbers
Use the Note Feature to keep track of your moves – automatically updates when you fill in a cell
Make a mistake? No problem! Use the Undo button to correct it
Track Game Statistics to keep your Best Time, Average Time, and # of Games Played
Stuck on a puzzle? Use a Hint to unblock you
Also, the Sudoku update lets you personalize your gameplay with features like Block Duplicates and Show Notes. In addition, you can play by selecting either a number or square first.
Interestingly, you can save your game progress by signing in with a Microsoft account. That’s ideal for when you need to pick it up where you left off on any device. Plus, you get to earn Xbox Live achievements!
Last month, the company introduced a surfing game for Microsoft Edge, which you can play offline and online. That and the new Sudoku 2.0 add to the list of games you can play offline when taking a break from free online alternatives.
UFC is only available on certain TV channels and online subscription services as pay-per-view (PPV). If you’re wondering how to watch UFC PPV on Mobdro, we’re here to help.
Mobdro is an Android APK that gives you the possibility to watch streaming clips, including live streaming videos, in a user-friendly and convenient app. What’s more, you can download the videos to your device if you plan to view them later offline, move them to your PC to watch them on a bigger screen, or create an offline video collection.
A cool thing about Mobdro is that it also unblocks numerous TV channels worldwide, including sports channels that showcase UFC events. As such, you can download and install Mobdro on your device and watch UFV on one of the affiliated TV channels, no matter where you live.
Launch Mobdro, scroll down to Categories, and tap Sports.
3. Tap the search button on the upper-right corner and type ESPN. 4. Select ESPN and start watching UFC PPV.
Our tip: check the UFC TV Schedule to find out where you can watch UFC. Then, look for that TV channel in the Mobdro and make sure to take note of the date and time (including timezone, if applicable).
To sum up, you can easily watch UFC PPV on Mobdro by simply looking for a TV channel that streams the event. And, if you can’t find one, get a premium VPN solution like PIA to connect to another country that has access to exclusive TV channels, like the US.
If Mobdro or a VPN does not solve your issue, you can also check our CrackStreams not working guide for additional streaming fixes and alternatives.
Microsoft AI is already in the DNA of multiple core products from the company, including Office 365 apps. Microsoft Word and Outlook are typical examples of apps that incorporate AI to help users write perfect grammar and spellings.
These features are available to Office 365 users, but another AI enhancement, smart save reminders, is coming to MS Word for Windows soon.
Microsoft Word smart save reminders
Microsoft Word has a new AI agent that will be reminding you to save your new documents. The feature should help you avoid losing any unsaved work.
Smart save reminders will be popping up below the save button while you’re working on an unsaved Word doc. Microsoft says that the new feature uses machine learning to figure out the probability of the writer saving a specific file.
The AI agent collects data on the amount of time you’ve spent working on your doc. Also, it tracks the volume of content added. This information helps it determine when to remind you to save the document.
Word uses machine learning to understand how likely you are to save a particular file. Using various attributes, such as how much time you’ve spent working on the file or how much content you’ve added to it, Word will remind you to save. These reminders will help you reduce the risk of losing your content if you haven’t saved the file yet.
So, while you’re working on unsaved doc, you may encounter the Save this file prompt. The popup notifies you that you haven’t saved your file, and offers you the Save and Not now options.
The feature hasn’t reached general availability yet. Currently, only Beta Channel Office users can test it.
Smart save reminders in Microsoft Word are a welcome improvement, but they’re no replacement for Auto Save.
What do you think of the new smart save reminders in Word? Kindly share your views in the comments section below.
Netflix France has some exclusive movies and TV series that you can only watch if you’re connected to a French Internet network. As such, if you are living or traveling outside of France and wondering how to watch French Netflix in USA or another country, just use a VPN.
Congrats! You can now watch French Netflix in USA or any other country
What’s the best VPN to watch French Netflix in USA?
Private Internet Access (PIA) is the best VPN to watch French Netflix in USA or any other part of the world. Owned by Kape Technologies, PIA gives you access to numerous VPN servers worldwide. You can use it to bypass geoblocks and access blocked websites, including streaming services like Netflix.
PIA has VPN servers optimized for streaming, torrenting, gaming, and secure browsing. It supports static and dynamic IP addresses, private DNS servers, OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols, SOCKS5 and Shadowsocks proxy, port forwarding, split tunneling, and a kill switch.
Furthermore, PIA protects your browsing sessions from phishing and other malware, supports all major platforms, and allows 10 simultaneous connections. It doesn’t capture any identifying logs.
More about PIA:
+3,300 VPN servers in 48 countries, including France
OpenVPN manual configuration for routers
Watch France Netflix without buffering
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30-day money-back guarantee (no free trial)
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Watch French Netflix in USA or any other country by turning to this fast and secure VPN.
In conclusion, if you want to watch France Netflix in USA or any other part of the world, use a premium VPN like PIA and connect to a French VPN server to lift the geo-restrictions.
Unfortunately, free VPNs for Netflix rarely do their job right. That’s because they use free IP addresses as their VPN servers, which can be quickly detected and blocked by the streaming service.
Microsoft has added to GitHub a set of Fluent Design icons for mobile platforms, including Android and iOS.
The fluent design concept came to the fore in 2017. It epitomizes Microsoft’s long-haul endeavor to harmonize the UX experience across all its platforms, from Windows 10 to Xbox.
Microsoft isn’t doing this on its own, though. So, the tech company has been empowering developers with Fluent Design resources and tools, such as controls.
In turn, it’s enabled developers to create Win32 apps sporting the new innovative UI design language.
Microsoft Fluent Design icons for mobile
Microsoft made the Fluent Design project open source to enable as many developers as possible to participate in it. It’s already provided the frameworks necessary to create immersive software UI experiences that stay consistent across different platforms.
The company has said before that it provides these resources so that developers don’t have to start from scratch.
Fluent is an open-source, cross-platform design system that gives designers and developers the frameworks they need to create engaging product experiences—accessibility, internationalization, and performance included.
Now that a new Fluent Design icon set for mobile platforms is available on GitHub, you can quickly get started on creating beautiful user interfaces for your Android or iOS apps.
The entire package includes symbols like directional arrows, phone call, app lists, battery status, Bluetooth, and much more.
In addition, these Fluent Design icons are available for download right away.
The journey to overhaul the UX across all Microsoft products is certainly protracted. Nonetheless, the company has severally offered a glimpse of the anticipated transformation.
It keeps rolling out lively Windows 10 icon or app UI enhancements to insiders, for example.
We also know that Microsoft is working to give the Windows 10 Start menu a facelift that includes Fluent Design app icons.
What you think about the Windows 10 UX overhaul currently underway? Feel free to tell us in the comments section below.
The Bing-powered Similarity Checker facilitates students and working professionals by showing them how much content in their document is original, and makes it easier to insert citations accordingly. “This can aid writers in focusing less on the mechanics of writing, and more on the content,” explained Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education team.
Overall, Similarity Checker should help students to avoid plagiarism, but Microsoft emphasized that it should help them in their future career as well. “Coupling similarity detection with citation tools presents an opportunity to provide guidance when it will be most effective to improve writing outcomes,” explained Tholfsen.
As of this writing, the feature is only supports the English language, it’s gradually being released for Microsoft 365 Education customers. If you are interested to learn more, feel free to check out the official support document.
There’s a good reason why Xbox Series X is rightfully a next-gen gaming console. For starters, it introduces never-experienced-before gameplay, powered by groundbreaking graphics, superior resolution and frame rates, faster load times, and more.
However, not every title that’s out there so far is ready for the next-gen gaming console. That’s why each video game that supports the futuristic Xbox features will get an Optimized for Series X badge.
Up to 22 video games are Xbox Series X ready
The Xbox Series X team has published a list of video games optimized for the console. We’ve known some of the games for a while now, including horror title The Medium.
Also, Microsoft’s first Xbox 20/20 event in May showcased several titles that delivered the next-gen gameplay everyone now anticipates. Fans should expect more such titles to come out before the launch of the console this holiday. Here’s the latest list :
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Bright Memory Infinite
Call of the Sea
Chivalry 2
Chorus
Cyberpunk 2077
Destiny 2
DiRT 5
FIFA 21
Gears 5
Halo Infinite
Hitman 3
Madden NFL 21
Marvel’s Avengers
Outriders
Scarlet Nexus
Scorn
Second Extinction
The Ascent
The Medium
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
If you buy a game with the Optimized for Series X badge, you can be sure that the title supports the following features:
DirectX 12 Ultimate: This Xbox Series X tech supports features such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing. It enables the production of hyper-realistic lighting effects in video games. Any graphics card with the DirectX 12 Ultimate logo supports the unprecedented visual fidelity in gameplay.
Faster load times: Games optimized for Xbox Velocity Architecture that leverages custom solid-state storage, hardware, and integrated systems to accelerate load times in and out of games.
Steadier frame rates: Games will showcase higher and stable frame rates, possibly within the range of 60 frames per seconds to 120 fps, at 4k resolution.
Which Xbox Series X optimized title is your favorite? You can let us know via the comments section below.
Minecraft Dungeons, the cute dungeon crawler that Mojang released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC last month will get its first DLC next week. Developer Mojang has just announced that the Jungle Awakens expansion will be available on Wednesday, July 1, and it will be free for those of you who purchased the game’s Hero Edition or the $9.99 Hero Pass Upgrade.
As its name suggests it, this new expansion will add a Jungle biome, complete with new jungle-themed mobs, pandas, and exclusive loot to find. “Get ready to battle new mobs such as the Leapleaf and Whisperer before ultimately saving the day by defeating the Jungle Abomination,” Mojang teased today.
A second expansion for Minecraft Dungeons named Creeping Winter will be released later this year. As the main game can be completed in approximately five hours, the additional content will be very welcome. Minecraft Dungeons is currently priced at $19.99 on all platforms, but you can also play it for free with Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC. But again, the two DLCs need to be purchased separately unless you opt for the $29.99 Hero Edition.
Years ago, you would have pulled your hair off when you had to restart your Windows PC, just because you would have lost all your browsing tabs.
The browsers learned to remember them and now, your sessions are safe. If you do the same with e-mails in Outlook, we have great news.
Microsoft is updating Outlook to reopen emails after a crash or a restart, just like a browser with its tabs.
Microsoft Outlook reopens items from the previous session
Some people open several e-mails in separate windows just to remember which ones to reply to later. It’s a good thing unless your laptop runs out of battery or the system just crashes.
We added an option to quickly reopen items from a previous Outlook session. Whether Outlook crashes or you close it, you’ll now be able to quickly relaunch items when you reopen the app.
, writes Microsoft in the release notes from the Office Insider beta channel.
Note: This feature is available only for insiders, in the Beta Channel Version 2006 (Build 13001.20002)
How can I turn this feature OFF in Outlook?
Microsoft specifies that this feature will be turned on by default and you probably should leave it like that if you only use Outlook on your personal computer.
However, if you use Outlook on other computers just to check your email, it would be a good idea to turn the feature OFF at least temporarily.
To do that, you will have to go to Options > General > Start up Options.
What do you think about the new Outlook feature? Leave us a line in the comments below.
To make it easier for users to communicate using multiple languages with each other, Microsoft is introducing language-aware spellchecking support in Microsoft Teams. The company took to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center this morning to announce that the feature will initially be available at the end of June for the Windows Desktop client only, and its general availability is expected by the end of July.
Over two years in the making now, this is a key improvement to the existing Teams Desktop spellchecking feature, as Microsoft Teams could only provide proofing in the English language. The new functionality should make it “language-aware” in order to improve the overall Messaging experience for bilingual & multilingual users across the globe.
Once the new spellchecking experience rolls out, users who chat in different languages will see spellchecking relevant to the language they will be currently using while typing a message. Microsoft said that the feature will use their active keyboard language settings as default, but as soon as the user switches their keyboard language, spellchecking will automatically switch to the relevant language.
According to Microsoft, message language auto-detection is completely client-side, and your messages won’t be stored on any web server. However, the Redmond giant didn’t provide a firm deadline for language-aware spellchecking support for Linux and Mac Desktop clients and noted that it’s currently under investigation.
One of the most frustrating aspects of any app is vague errors that don’t point toward a cause or a solution. When it comes to Twitter, users reported getting an annoying Internal Server Error message on various instances.
It seems that the app crashes mostly when it’s used in a faulty browser, with the least number of incidences happening in the Android Twitter app.
On the other hand, users complained of getting this error when trying to perform basic actions such as tweeting anything, opening DMs, uploading images, or uploading videos.
The problem is nonetheless relatively widespread and inconsistent in terms of reproduction patterns. As a result, the error can occur whether you are using Firefox, Chrome, or Internet Explorer and whether you are based in the US or Japan.
What can I do if Twitter returns an Internal Server Error?
The short answer is you can’t do much, unfortunately.
Twitter‘s general explanation for the Internal Server Error is that something is broken and that it is usually a temporary error. So you can only be patient and retry several times until you are successful.
General troubleshooting recommendations also include clearing browser cookies&cache, resetting the app or log out and fully close the app, then log back in. However, any of these proved of little help.
Additionally, Twitter is usually responsive and notifies users if their servers are down or something similar on the official Twitter page. So be sure to check for notifications – as mentioned, the error doesn’t usually affect the login process, but other processes.
If Twitter’s servers look fine but certain UI actions still fail (for example, the Show button won’t expand tweets), try this related fix: Twitter Show Button Not Working.
When it comes to photo or video uploading (sometimes this also applied to change your profile photo), it seems that Twiter can sometimes be picky about the size of the respective media. So try to repeatedly resize or adjust until you manage to upload.
Contact Twitter support
In the end, if nothing proves helpful, we recommend reporting the issues directly to Twitter, via their support page, with all the necessary details.
If the error occurs in a developer environment, there’s a separate forum dedicated to developer errors as well.
Have you found other solutions to the Internal server error message on Twitter? If so, please let us know in the comments section below.
We live in an age where multi-monitor setups are a common thing, especially in business environments, or on gaming setups.
As such, new ways of organizing yourself while using such setups can greatly improve the setup’s potential for increasing productivity.
That being said, no software tool on the market is better at helping you achieve this than DisplayFusion.
The article below will show you exactly what you need to do in order to get DisplayFusion at the cheapest price possible so that your increase in work productivity doesn’t come at too much of a cost.
What is DisplayFusion?
In simple terms, DisplayFusion is a software app that can enhance your multi-monitor experience. It does this by adding new and unique features that can make multiple monitors feel like one, while also providing you with better controls.
These come in the form of customizable hotkeys, multi-monitor taskbars, or title bar buttons.
One way of getting the best deals on anything you buy online is to use a VPN and check the prices from different locations.
For example, if you log in from Europe and notice that it costs €25, and if you use a VPN set for the USA and notice that a program costs $25, buying it from the US is actually better after conversion.
As such, a solid VPN service can end up saving you some serious money in the long run, especially when it comes to large purchases.
If you want a VPN service that can easily allow you to access better DisplayFusion prices, there are various VPN tools you can choose from but we recommend ExpressVPN.
It can offer thousands of servers distributed in 94 countries worldwide. So, you have unlimited possibilities for the best offers out there.
By choosing ExpressVPN software you can switch locations constantly to access and benefit from blocked services around the globe.
Therefore, you should take action using a valuable VPN solution to catch fortunate prices for DisplayFusion.
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Easily access thousands of servers and find the best price for DisplayFusion.
Display Fusion is known for its occasional sales during which they cut prices by around 50%. This means that for a limited time only, you get to enjoy any of the DisplayFusion packages at half the price.
Note: Keep in mind that these sales are temporary, but they do happen several times a year. As such, make sure to visit their website to check out whether a sale is happening or not.
2.2 Upgrade to a paid license whenever a sale is on
Launch DisplayFusion Trail version
Select the License Key tab
Choose Buy a License
Choose one of the offers
DisplayFusion can be tested using a trial version. While a trial does imply that you can use it indefinitely and also benefit from updates, there are plenty of features hidden behind a paywall.
As such, simply download DisplayFusion whenever you can and simply upgrade to the licensed version whenever a sale is on.
By following these tips, you should be able to get the best prices for DisplayFusion and enjoy the most of what your multi-monitor setup has to offer.
For more tips and tricks on how to get the best price for certain products and services, leave us a message in the comments section below.
For features, setup tips, and pricing basics, see our DisplayFusion guide before hunting for discounts.
This ad, which can be watched below, and an accompanying blog post remind gamers that not all new video games will earn this badge, only titles that take full advantage of the Xbox Series X hardware and aim for 4K resolution and at least 60fps (frames per second) will qualify.
Emphasis on the Xbox Series X’s capability for 120fps is also made with DiRT 5 being one such game that will support this framerate.
“DIRT 5 is a fast, action-packed amplified off-road racing game and being able to play it with 120fps options on Xbox Series X is incredible,” Codemasters’ David Springate is quoted as saying in the blog post. “The power of Series X means that the game looks stunning at 60fps, and we’re also able to offer amazingly smooth, responsive gameplay at 120fps while still looking gorgeous. Racing fans know frame rate is king and DIRT 5 will deliver on this. Players will experience the strongest sense of speed and responsiveness at the highest frame rate. It’s such a great, smooth experience – I hadn’t experienced another racer like it.”
A list of confirmed Optimized for Xbox Series X titles has also been released. They are as follows:
When it comes to multiplayer first-person shooters, Overwatch is one of the best-known names. In the game, two teams of six players compete for control points on a map. Players love it for its mixture of unique characters, engaged in dynamic action. Graphics is excellent and maps abound in stunning details, mad ein the same quality you would expect from a typical Blizzard game.
However, for different reasons, you may have to move Overwatch to another drive. This article deal with that. We have a full guide on how to move Overwatch to another drive.
How can I move Overwatch to another drive?
1. Use a dedicated software solution to transfer Overwatch
Install PC MOVER on both of your computers.
Verify that the new PC has the same Windows version as the old PC or a new one.
Check that the new PC has enough drive space for transfer.
Run PC MOVER on both of your PCs.
Connect your PCs. If your computers are on the same WiFi or wired network, they’re connected.
Otherwise, use either Laplink Ethernet cable or Laplink USB cable.
Once the PCs are connected, start the wizard on the old computer to find the new PC.
On the new PC, click Analyze PC.
After the analysis is done, you choose what to transfer. We recommend you to choose the STANDARD option as this allows you to select the applications to transfer.
In Transfer Summary, go to Applications and check Battle.net and Overwatch.
Click Start Transfer.
Wait for the transfer to finish.
When all is done, restart your new PC and you can play Overwatch on it without the need of reinstalling it.
Following these steps, you can transfer OVERWATCH to a new PC with PC MOVER doing all the hard work. It relieves you of the complication of reinstalling Blizzard’s client and Overwatch. It also saves you a lot of time you can now spend playing your favorite games.
More about PC MOVER
Let’s talk a little more about PC MOVER. It gets you rid of all the headaches when moving to a new PC. It is the only software that can move your applications, files, and even user settings fast and reliable.
You can move from a PC to another PC or from an old operating system to a newer one. Moreover, the process is automatic after you install PC MOVER on both computers. It is also useful when you need to extract data from a hard drive on a broken PC. Or to restore old PC images to new operating systems.
Applications are transferred in a ready-to-use manner. This way you don’t need to install them from scratch. You don’t need kits or license numbers that you’ve already lost a long time ago.
In the moving process, you can select what PC MOVER transfers. You can choose the applications or folders that you want to transfer. There are many PC MOVER versions available.
You can find a free version in Microsoft Store which is great for small home jobs. However, we strongly recommend the Professional version. It has all the features and it includes free transfer assistance.
PC MOVER supports USB3.0, so you don’t have to worry about speed. It comes with an Ethernet cable or a USB cable to connect the source and destination computers.
Take our word for it and use PC MOVER whenever you need to make transfers between computers.
PC MOVER Professional
PC MOVER Professional is the best choice for moving content between two computers. Whether you need to move your whole drive or just files or folders, PC MOVER Professional is the best product money can buy.
Now, Battle.Net assumes that Overwatch is uninstalled. You need to hit the install button.
Change the installation folder to the new location.
Wait a few minutes until the process is over.
This solution works only if the new drive is on the same computer as the one where OVERWATCH is already installed.
3. Clone your entire drive
Use this only solution only in special circumstances. For instance, when you upgrade from hard-disk to SSD. This way you copy the content of an entire drive to another drive. However, you don’t have the option to choose what to copy. It is going to clone everything from the operating system to the last file.
By following these steps and by using the right tools, you should be able to easily transfer your Overwatch game from one drive to another without the need for a reinstall. In fact, the methods above can be used for pretty much any game.
Let us know which method you prefer by leaving us a message in the comments section below.
Adblock boasts an inerasable record when it comes to getting rid of those intrusive ads and pop-ups on websites.
To do its job right, the browser extension has to tell the difference between the content you want to view or read and any potentially unwanted material. It has always done that until recently when it started to indiscriminately block everything you want to watch on YouTube, according to some user reports.
Adblock for YouTube bug
Microsoft has revealed that its media team received reports regarding a possible Adblock bug.
Apparently, the browser extension is preventing YouTube videos from playing. So, if you try loading a video, you end up on a black screen.
This problem is affecting both AdBlock Plus and Adblock for YouTube extension users.
We’ve heard that a number of users who have the AdBlock (Plus) or Adblock for YouTube extensions installed are running into errors on YouTube videos. If you’re experiencing this bug, you will likely encounter a black screen on the video player when attempting to load a video on YouTube.
Specifically, some Windows 10 and Edge users are also experiencing the issue.
The root cause of the bug remains unknown even as Microsoft looks into it. While Adblock appears to be the main suspect here, Chromium-based browsers could also be the culpable party.
That’s why Microsoft is also seeking feedback from users that are encountering the problem without Adblock installed.
According to some reports, other Chromium-based browsers may be having a similar glitch. That wouldn’t be surprising considering that they share the same source code engine.
Meanwhile, Microsoft proposes disabling Adblock in your browser to temporarily solve the YouTube video problem.
If that doesn’t work, try this guide with eight potential fixes for YouTube videos not playing in Windows 10.
Have you encountered the YouTube video error in any other browser besides Microsoft Edge? Kindly let us know via the comments section below.
GeForce RTX may have just received a new game-ready driver with full DirectX 12 Ultimate support. But it’s also on the receiving end of an NVIDIA GPU drivers security patch.
It’s one of the NVIDIA graphics cards recently affected by a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability. Other GPUs whose drivers got a security update are Quadro, Tesla, and NVS.
NVIDIA GPU drivers security flaw
Security updates for NVIDIA GPU drivers are now available. You should consider downloading the patch if you use any of the affected GPUs on Windows and Linux.
While this is not a remote code execution threat, it’s severe enough to warrant fixing without delay. With one of the bugs, an attacker requires physical access to the target device to initiate the process of breaching the GPU’s firmware.
After initial access, they can deploy scripts that give them elevated access to protected system components or resources. Likewise, this could pave the way for a DoS attack.
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component, in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
The latest fixes for NVIDIA GPU driver vulnerabilities come at a time when drivers and firmware are already an important cyber attack vector.
For example, researchers recently demonstrated the Thunderspy vulnerability in Thunderbolt firmware. Attackers can exploit it to spy on a system, steal data, or execute arbitrary code within the system kernel.
It may take more than just the typical antivirus software to detect and stop malware that exploits firmware or driver design flaws. For that reason, Microsoft has been proposing extra reinforcements with hardware-backed or secured core security.
In the meantime, the company just added a firmware scanner to the Microsoft Defender ATP security tool.
Any views or questions about common Windows 10 driver/firmware security flaws? Feel free to let us know via the comments section below.
NVIDIA released a new GeForce Game Ready driver, which supports multiple DirectX Ultimate capabilities, including ray tracing.
In case you’re wondering what ray tracing is, it’s a rendering technique that generates hyper-realistic, cinema-quality lighting effects in video games. Also, it’s one of the advanced technologies that Microsoft’s Xbox Series X features.
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver
The GeForce Game Ready driver version 451.48 is available for download.
According to NVIDIA, the driver comes with full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate.
With the release of today’s new GeForce Game Ready driver, DirectX 12 Ultimate and its features are fully supported on GeForce RTX GPUs on Windows 10 operating systems using version 2004 or newer.
While Windows 10 2004 brings many impressive fresh features, only a few of them are gaming-focused. But gamers have something to smile about DirectX 12 Ultimate, which comes with the new OS.
The application programming interface (API) boasts support for all next-gen graphics hardware features. So, besides, ray tracing, it supports sampler feedback, variable rate shading, and mesh shaders technologies.
There are dozens of video games that utilize techniques like ray tracing, for example, The Medium. Microsoft highlighted some of those during its first Xbox 20/20 event.
DirectX 12 Ultimate is also a piece of amazing news from the perspective of developers. Not only does it harmonize graphics across devices, but it also accelerates games development.
As a unifying standard, it enables developers to optimize their titles for next-gen experiences. For example, there are Xbox Series X-optimized games even before the next-gen console launches.
Similarly, GPU makers are now able to create DX 12 Ultimate graphics cards that are ready for next-gen games. Of course, GeForce RTX is a perfect case in point.
So, if you buy a console or PC with a DX 12 Ultimate GPU today, you can be sure that it offers day-of-launch support for video games.
What do you feel about the GeForce RTX GPU and its new Game Ready driver? Feel free to let us know via the comments section below.
100% packet loss is an extreme situation that may even render you unable to access the Internet. A broad range of factors can cause it, and it can be located everywhere throughout your connection or just on specific nodes.
However, even if it sounds bad, it doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. Fortunately, nowadays, we have the necessary tools to identify the location of the issue and troubleshoot it effectively.
But first, let’s do a quick recap.
What does 100% packet loss mean?
Packet loss is a phenomenon that occurs whenever packets of data that you send or receive never make it to their destination. The amount of packets that are lost within the session is translated into percentage values.
So, for instance, you send 100 packets, but only 84 reach the destination point. By subtracting them out of the total, we have 14 data packets that get lost on the way. Thus, we can say that we have a 14% packet loss.
100% packet loss occurs whenever no packet that you send makes it to the destination. As a result, there’s no response from the server we pinged (or attempted to send the requests to).
What causes 100% packet loss?
Here’s where things get a bit complicated. Packet loss can be caused by a lot of factors. For instance, even old Ethernet cables or outdated network adapter drivers can lead to packet leaks.
On the other hand, it seems one of the factors outweighs them all: network congestion. More often than not, you’ll find that being on an overcrowded network can lead to packet loss, and the bad news is that you can’t do much to prevent it.
But that mostly applies for less severe cases of packet loss (i.e. when it’s not 100%). A 100% packet loss is, as we’ve said earlier, severe, as it means there’s absolutely zero connectivity between two of the nodes on the network.
How to test packet loss?
Launch an elevated instance of CMD (administrator rights)
Run a ping on google.com (or any other site you’re comfortable with)
Run pathping x.x.x.x (replace x.x.x.x with the IP you jotted down earlier)
Wait for the test to come to an end
Check the packet loss value for each hop in your connection
Each hop in your connection is related to a part of your route. As the hop number increases, your connection strays further away from the device you tested. Check the screenshot below. For instance, the first hop will always be your PC, and the last one will be the destination server (i.e. google.com, if you used our example).
Any hops in between the source and destination will either belong to your ISP, the upstream network distribution company, and relay servers.
Often, your ISP can cause a 100% packet loss situation by either throttling your bandwidth, blocking you, or having improper network routing. It’s easy to see whether your ISP is the cause or not during the test.
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Just use the screenshot above to check whether the packet loss occurs on your ISP’s side.
However, note that not even using a VPN can help you if your Internet connection is completely down. Sometimes an ISP might cut your connection for various reasons (maybe you’re late with the payment).
First thing first, call your ISP and ask them if they know anything about it
Check every component of your home network if the test shows 100% packet loss on your side
Contact the destination server’s owner if the tests show there’s something wrong with it
Switch to wired instead of wireless (Wi-Fi packet loss occurs more often)
Restart your router and/or modem
Rule out your router by plugging your PC straight to the modem or home line
Check if your firewall or security software isn’t blocking your connection attempts
Rule out any malfunctions in your network configuration
Make sure there’s actually a route between you and the destination server, if possible
Sometimes your network routing might impede you from accessing a certain service or website. In those cases, running a pathping test will often return confusing results, such as an unreachable ping destination host, but no packet loss.
All things considered, 100% packet loss might be an extreme connectivity issue, but it can be fixed nevertheless. More often than not it’s caused by your ISP, which will be glad to assist you in solving it. You have to give them a call.
Other times it can be caused by improper routing, or even DDoS attacks if you’re unfortunate enough.
Using a VPN might help if there seems to be an issue on your ISP’s side of the connection. However, note that it won’t do much if your ISP has completely cut down your connection (for not paying your subscription).
Last but not least, VPN use can sometimes worsen things, especially if it comes with a built-in firewall. Make sure you have all the right facts before deciding to invest in a VPN for attempting to fix 100% packet loss.
If you’re experiencing Raft lag, you can use a VPN to fix it.
Raft is an oceanic survival game that you can play solo or with your friends in co-op or PvP mode. You can explore an open world and hone your crafting skills to build a floating home while steering clear of sharks. Play it on Steam.
Some users encounter Raft lag spikes in multiplayer mode, which can become really annoying. If you’re also facing this scenario, you can try to reduce lag in various ways, like downloading the latest hotfixes, minimizing your graphics settings, or using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi.
However, if these fixes fail, you can use a VPN to improve your ping and make your game run faster. Raft doesn’t currently have dedicated servers, so it relies on a peer-to-peer network. That means you have to host a game server or join an online session hosted on someone else’s PC.
Why is Raft so laggy?
Raft multiplayer lagging issues could be the result of network congestion, incorrect IP configuration settings over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, jitter, bandwidth limitations, a poor distance between the host and client, double NAT, or ISP throttling.
Raft stuttering, freezing, running slow is a result of poorly optimized PC specs like graphics card drivers and minimum requirements not met for the game:
OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 500 series or similar
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 6 GB available space
Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
Raft lagging or showing lag spikes appear because of large rafts on survival mode so their servers are unable to handle it. You are however able to build much larger rafts on creative mode because the devs were aware that there would be large rafts built-in creative.
Raft high ping in multiplayer mode is due to a bad server response. The easiest way to fix this is to use a VPN to change your location and try on a different server to connect.
While Raft may become more optimized in terms of connections in the future, there is no telling how far that optimization will be.
We recommend using a VPN with split tunneling or port forwarding under more server locations for Raft until they are able to optimize the connection or you are able to increase your internet strength.
You may not have as much lag in other similar games because they are all server-based, so each of your online friends is connected to a server. On the other hand, with Raft each of the people who join the world is connecting to the host of the world.
If the distance between your PC and the remote machine is too great, this can lead to Raft server lag. But if you connect to a Raft VPN server that’s closer to the remote PC, you reduce the distance and subsequently speed up your connection. It’s also possible to fix packet loss with a VPN.
Is Raft poorly optimized?
They do need to work on performance issues and optimization as they continue to add things to the game that require larger builds, but it’s slowed down horribly.
Currently, you can use a mod to effectively disable physics at the cost of some drawbacks, such as being unable to navigate islands with your raft, but it significantly improves FPS.
The reason Raft runs poorly with this is because the larger the raft, the more physics the game has to calculate, slowing down your system. It’s very unique in that regard, because in most other games, the structures you build stand still, rather than moving across a vast sea.
Do you go faster with more engines in Raft?
The speed of the Raft is determined by the number of engines and foundations. The theoretical speed increases as more engines are added to the raft, each engine adds the value 2.
However, because there is a hard cap, the speed will never exceed a cap of 2.5 and will never fall below the lower limit of 1.5. Only when the engines are overburdened will the speed be zero.
If the limit of 110 foundations per engine is exceeded, the engines become overburdened.
Fixing the lag in Raft is possible with Private Internet Access (PIA). Developed by Kape Technologies, PIA offers a huge network of servers. As such, you can connect to multiple countries until you find the best VPN server for Raft.
Private Internet Access is the only VPN on this list with native port forwarding, which is an essential feature for hosting game servers with a VPN. Plus, you can choose from static and dynamic IP addresses, as well as use private DNS servers.
PIA offers an easy Raft lag fix, whether you’re trying to play the game on Windows, Mac, or Linux. It provides you with high-speed VPN servers for Raft, together with excellent security features. You can also use it to fix Xbox packet loss.
More about PIA:
+3,300 VPN servers in 48 countries
Allows up to 10 simultaneous connections
No logs
24/7 live chat support
30-day money-back guarantee (no free trial)
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Quickly and easily fix Raft multiplayer lag with the help of this VPN.
NordVPN can easily reduce Raft lagging in multiplayer mode, thanks to its speedy VPN servers that can fix network congestion. It’s a VPN service operated by Tefincom & Co., which comes packed with numerous VPN servers.
With the help of NordVPN, you can minimize jitter and make your Internet connection faster. It gives you the possibility to configure custom DNS servers for Raft, secure your browsing sessions with CyberSec, as well as to access blocked sites by evading geoblocks.
If you’re having trouble trying to eliminate Raft game lagging because your VPN gets blocked by Steam, you can connect to NordVPN’s obfuscated servers to take care of this problem. Plus, it has a kill switch that turns off your VPN right away should you need it.
More about NordVPN:
+5,100 VPN servers in 59 countries
Supports 6 simultaneous connections
No logs
30-day money-back guarantee (no free trial)
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If your Raft game is laggy, use NordVPN to reduce high ping and speed up your connection.
It should come as no surprise that ExpressVPN one of our most tested VPN for gaming to fix Raft multiplayer lag and make it run smoother. It has the best combination of features, security, and speed, making it an excellent choice in almost any situation.
ExpressVPN’s apps are already configured to prevent DNS leaks, so you won’t have to worry about them. After you sign up for the service, you can also test for DNS leaks on the official website.
Low ping is essential for competitive online gaming. ExpressVPN can connect you to a server that is closer to your game’s servers for lower latency and smoother connections.
More about ExpressVPN:
Speed test to find the fastest VPN server location
Connect to over 3000 servers in 94 countries
Unlimited bandwidth for never-ending optimal network speed
Bypass internet throttling
RAM-powered memory storage
30-day risk free money-back-guarantee
Indeed, the ability to change your virtual location is very useful in online gaming. You will be able to connect to foreign game servers that are normally inaccessible to you using ExpressVPN. But, if this provider is so popular in the gaming world, it is primarily due to its connection speeds.
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Reduce high pings in Raft and connect to an optimal server to bypass ISP throttling.
Surfshark is another great option for gaming VPN that supports Linux, Mac OS, and Windows on the desktop for Raft, with apps, plugins, and services for almost every piece of connected hardware you can think of to protect.
Android and iOS mobile devices, Xbox and PlayStation video game consoles, and Amazon FireTV and Apple TV smart TV platforms are also supported. Nonetheless, the service allows subscribers to protect an unlimited number of devices, making it a great value in a highly connected home.
Surfshark also includes a list of optimized servers for P2P, Gaming, MultiHop, allowing you to select one based on your needs rather than going on a wild goose chase. We tested their VPN app on both PCs and consoles, and it performed admirably.
More about SurfsharkVPN:
Best protocols for gaming
Strong encryption
Multi-hop connections
Extended servers worldwide
Whitelister
Camouflage Mode
CleanWeb against trackers
Surfshark is also an excellent solution for players who frequently play on unsecured servers, particularly competitive multiplayer games.
It is far safer to play on such servers without revealing your IP address, and Surfshark provides you with complete anonymity in this case.
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Stay under camouflage mode and get access to optimized servers for gaming to reduce lag in Raft.
CyberGhost VPN is another excellent choice for fixing Raft game lag. Owned by Kape Technologies, this VPN service can fix Wi-Fi packet loss if you can’t switch to wired mode to improve your connection speed.
You can easily fix Raft lagging issues using the fast VPN servers provided by CyberGhost VPN. It also offers exclusive DNS servers, DNS leak protection, anti-hacker protection, and a malware blocker for browsers.
More about CyberGhost VPN:
+6,500 VPN servers in 89 countries
Up to 7 connections using the same account
No logs
Up to 45-day money-back guarantee (1-day free trial)
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Eliminate Raft lag issues by turning to this fast and secure VPN
Moreover, if you are still wondering how to make raft less laggy and run smoother and give Raft FPS boost you can adjust the graphics in Raft, and it doesn’t look too bad on the low settings. Increase FPS for Raft low-end PC by adjusting them and it will run better.
Firstly, make sure to download the official hotfixes and restart Steam before launching Raft. Secondly, lower your in-game graphics settings. Thirdly, use NVIDIA Control Panel to optimize your GPU for PC performance.
It’s important to remember that this is the very first release of Raft. As the Early Access period comes to an end, it’s likely that developers will continue to work on updates and optimization.
Head over to our VPN Troubleshooting area to quickly fix any VPN-related errors. To see how to reduce lag and packet loss in other games, join our Gaming VPN Hub.
To summarize, using a VPN is the best way to fix Raft lag and packet loss. You just need to connect to a VPN server that’s in the same region as the remote PC hosting the game server.
If you’re having issues trying to pick the best VPN for Raft, we suggest going with ExpressVPN.
It’s no secret that Microsoft Defender ATP was meant for multi-platform use cases.
While it started out as Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, it was eventually going to come to non-Windows platforms, step by step.
Already, there’s a Microsoft Defender ATP version for Android devices in public preview. And now, Linux server distributions are the latest to gain the support of the antimalware tool.
Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux
Microsoft recognizes that the vast majority of its customers use multiple platforms, a good number of which don’t run on the Windows Operating System (OS).
So, the Redmond-based company wants to offer Defender ATP as a centralized security management tool across as many platforms and devices as possible. This is why the antivirus solution for Linux is now generally available.
As a Linux user, you’ll be able to scan and resolve threats via a command-line interface (CLI).
The CLI supports several critical commands and functions. For example, threat lets you configure threat management policies, while connectivity troubleshoots cloud connections. On the other hand, edr is for configuring endpoint detection and response.
This initial release delivers strong preventive capabilities, a full command line experience on the client to configure and manage the agent, initiate scans, manage threats, and a familiar integrated experience for machines and alert monitoring in the Microsoft Defender Security Center.
While there are hundreds of Linux distributions out there, Microsoft Defender ATP supports only a handful. These are:
RHEL 7.2+
CentOS Linux 7.2+
Ubuntu 16 LTS, or higher LTS
SLES 12+
Debian 9+
Oracle Linux 7.2
You can use any Linux configuration management tool, such as Puppet or Ansible, to deploy Defender ATP.
Apart from that, you may want to uninstall any third-party antimalware tool on your system. It just so happens that deploying such products along with Defender ATP may compromise system performance and trigger some bugs here and there.
Have you got started with Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux yet? As always, you can share your experience via the comments section below.
The new update available only for Insiders comes with a few new features and a lot of reliability fixes.
What’s new with the Microsoft Edge Dev update?
The three new features are addressed mainly to developers and admins.
First improvement is adding a New Tab Page Search Box management policy. Another is to add support for the Auto Open Allowed for URLs management policy for upstream Chromium.
At last, they’ve added support for the Auto Open File Types management policy from upstream Chromium.
Microsoft Edge Dev 85.0.552.1 brings a ton of fixes
And when we say a ton, that’s a lot. We’ve counted 9 reliability fixes and 15 behavioral fixes.
We will list here only the reliability issues here, as they appear on the release notes:
Fixed an issue where the browser sometimes does not open.
Fixed a crash on startup.
Fixed a crash when printing.
Fixed an issue where opening the Read Aloud voice options list crashes the browser.
Fixed an issue on Mac where entering fullscreen mode in an installed app or website crashes the browser.
Fixed a crash when importing data from other browsers.
Fixed an issue where certain 4K video content, such as that encoded using HEVC, doesn’t play properly.
Improved the reliability of importing passwords from other browsers.
Fixed an issue where adding items to a Collection sometimes fails, and instead, the loading spinner is shown indefinitely.
Known issues with the new Microsoft Edge Dev 85.0.552.1
Unfortunately, the new Edge Dev update also comes with 7 know issues.
For instance, if you use some ad-blocking extensions, you may experience playback errors on Youtube. To fix this, disable the extension.
Also, if you use the extension for the Kaspersky Internet Suite, you may sometimes see webpages like Gmail fail to load. Make sure you install the latest update of the extension to fix this.
Back in 2019, Microsoft introduced the ability to defer Windows 10 feature updates using Windows Update settings for up to an entire year. As a reminder, the feature was introduced for both Home and business users to refrain their PCs from attempting automatic upgrades during the selected period.
However, WindowsTimes noticed that the feature has been removed beginning with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, and Microsoft confirmed the change in an update to the Windows 10 2004 documentation for IT Pros from June 23 (via Neowin): The manual setting to defer feature updates has been removed from the “Advanced options” section in Windows Update for users currently running Windows 10 Pro, Education, or Enterprise editions “in order to reduce confusion.”
Microsoft said that it’s now up to the IT Admins to manually configure update deferrals in the Group Policy for everyone in their organization. “If you wish to continue leveraging deferrals, you can use local Group Policy (Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business > Select when Preview builds and Feature Updates are received or Select when Quality Updates are received),” the company explained.
This move is quite surprising considering that thousands of users generally use this option to suspend quality updates for a specific period. By removing the option from Settings, and hiding it inside the Group Policy Editor, Microsoft probably wants to push more people towards the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. Did you notice the change on your PCs? Let us know in the comments down below.
Although the new Windows 10 update comes to solve some problems, it also comes with a lot of known issues and no new features.
What is new in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20152?
There are 4 fixes coming with the new Insider Preview Build 20152:
Until now, if you tried to reset your computer, the system was removing Notepad. Microsoft apparently solved that issue and they recommend that if you’re facing the situation to reinstall Notepad via Optional Features in Settings.
They also fixed an issue where the Continue button after the Windows needs space to continue dialog didn’t show up.
Apparently, sometimes, the Windows Update icon was not showing up in the taskbar notification area when an update was ready for a reboot. They also fixed that issue.
They also fixed a bug from IME. Now, IMEs will show the correct typing status (ON or OFF) and the IME mode indicator from taskbar is working fine now.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20152 has plenty of known issues
Unfortunately, there are still a lot of known issues coming with Insider Preview Build 20152 but that is expected from a Dev Channel preview build.
Let’s see some of the more important ones:
Some systems to crash with a HYPERVISOR_ERROR bugcheck.
For some, the update to a new build is taking a lot of time.
Sometimes, Notepad doesn’t reopen files that were automatically saved during a PC restart. However, you can still recover your documents from %localappdata%\Notepad.
Don’t install Insider Build 20152 if you have an Xbox controller
Just after the release of the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20152, we’ve recorded cases of users who experienced this issue.
Apparently, a user got a BSoD referencing xinputhid.sys when he turned his controller on just after installing the new update.
Looks like the Xbox 1 wireless driver is borked with this update. I get a blue screen referencing xinputhid.sys whenever I turn my controller on. Oof.
So if you really want to use your Xbox controller, don’t install the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20152.
What can I do to avoid the BSoD error after installing Insider Build 20152?
If you care more about the new update, then make sure you disconnect your Xbox controller from your computer and leave things like that until the new update.
Otherwise, you may be triggering the BSoD with the error code 0xc1900101.
Have you had this problem? Tell us about your experience in the comments below. That might help other users to avoid it.
You can check all the release notes from Windows Blog.
What do you think about the new updates from Microsoft? Please let us know in the comments section below.
New traces of Microsoft’s next-gen “Lockhart” Xbox has once again been spotted, this time in official developer documentation. Twitter user @XB1_HexDecimal, who found traces of Lockhart in Windows 10 earlier this month, shared yesterday some screenshots of the Microsoft Game Development Kit mentioning a “Lockhart Profiling Mode” (via Windows Central)
More proof of Lockhart, this time from the XDK/GDK release notes for June 2020. pic.twitter.com/hulDoC9owv
According to previous reports, Lockhart will target 1440p gaming with a 4 teraflops GPU, but the cheaper SKU will still include an SSD and an AMD Zen 2-based CPU, just like on the Xbox Series X. As seen in these new leaked screenshots, Microsoft has created tools allowing developers to optimize their Xbox games for Lockhart and “Anaconda,” which is the codename for the Xbox Series X.
If Microsoft has never discussed Lockhart so far, VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grub reported earlier this month that the Xbox team was planning to finally announce it in June, but the official reveal could have been delayed to August. However, with Sony recently announcing a discless PlayStation 5 Digital Edition that will be just as powerful as the regular PlayStation 5, a cheaper but much less powerful Lockhart (4 teraflops vs. 10 teraflops for the discless PS5) may start to make less sense.
We’ll see what happens in the coming weeks, but the more Microsoft waits to announce Lockhart, the more difficult it will be for the company to prevent any more leaks. That’s assuming Lockhart hasn’t been ultimately cancelled, as it has been the case for previous Microsoft products such as the Surface Mini.
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