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Best Bluetooth audio receiver software for Windows PCs

Posted on December 20, 2019October 4, 2023 by Vlad Turiceanu

The best Bluetooth audio receiver software solutions that you can install on your PC are finally here. If you’ve ever owned a Bluetooth device, regardless of its nature, you know that configuring it can be hard sometimes. However, with specialized software solutions, this might just be a thing of the past. Compatibility issues, trouble connecting your device, and even malfunctions can be easily avoided if the right program is used. Bluetooth Stack Switcher, BlueSoleil, and WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software are some of the best tools for handling your Bluetooth devices using your PC.

Ericsson partners with Microsoft on connected car platform

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

Over the past couple of years, Microsoft has been partnering with the likes of Toyota, Renault-Nissan, Volkswagen, and India’s Ola to expand the utility of connected vehicle platforms.

Microsoft continues to quietly work with automotive partners to shape the future of connected cars technology and is now adding communication titan Ericsson to its growing list of cloud as-a-service providers leveraging Azure.

Earlier today, Ericsson offered a press release regarding its new partnership with Microsoft and its Azure cloud.

“The Ericsson and Microsoft partnership will deliver a comprehensive connected vehicle platform at scale to the market. Our integrated solutions will help automotive manufacturers accelerate their global connected vehicle solutions and offer a better experience for drivers and passengers,” says Åsa Tamsons, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Technologies & New Businesses.

Beyond the flower press language, the new partnership means that Ericsson is building its own Connected Vehicle Cloud atop Microsoft’s Connected Vehicle Platform that all rests on top of Microsoft Azure Cloud.

Practically speaking, Ericsson’s connected vehicle efforts, which currently make up 10 percent of the connected vehicle market, can now focus on scalability while its partners iterate on more personalized car experiences and adopt greater flexibility in modular design while also incorporating better over-the-air updates for drivers thanks to some Azure special sauce.

Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud offloads vehicle manufacturers’ complexity of global 24/7 operations and lifecycle management related to connected vehicles with a guaranteed service-level agreement.

Microsoft and Ericsson plan to joint host a social event at CES 2020, next year where they presumably will outline more details of potential features and services the two companies have been working on leading up to the partnership as well as what manufacturers can expect in the coming months and years.

Skype is the 6th most downloaded app of the decade according to App Annie

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Skype may not be as popular as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Snapchat these days, but the messaging app purchased by Microsoft back in 2011 is still a force to be reckoned with. App Annie, a company that tracks the popularity of mobile apps has published this week new data about the top 10 apps of the decade by all-time downloads, and Skype ended up at #6.

According to App Annie, Facebook currently owns the top four most downloaded apps of the decade with Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram, which are followed by Snapchat and then Skype. “Communication and social media apps are consumer favorites, accounting for 7 of the top 10 apps by downloads this decade,” the company explained.

Skype was the first of Microsoft’s Android apps to reach 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store back in 2017, and it has since been followed by Word, OneDrive, and Excel this year. The messaging app did receive a controversial makeover two years ago, with Skype briefly testing a Snapchat-like Stories feature called Highlights before removing it from the mobile app. The Skype team is now laser-focused on improving the messaging and calling experience, de-emphasizing other experiments like Skype Bots and Skype Add-ons.

It’s been a couple of years since Microsoft shared an update about Skype’s userbase, but last we heard the app had 300 million monthly active users. Skype’s killer feature remains its simplicity and ubiquity, though the messaging app is still lagging behind the competition in certain areas including privacy. As an example, Skype currently offers encrypted conversations on an opt-in basis, while the Facebook-owned Whatsapp offers it by default.

Overall, Skype remains a good acquisition for Microsoft, but the app could certainly be much more popular today if Microsoft paid more attention to the competition. The app also never really benefited from Microsoft having its own mobile OS, as Microsoft never offered a true iMessage-like experience powered by Skype on Windows phones.

Do you expect Skype to still be around in the next 10 years, or do you think we already reached peak Skype during this past decade? Sound off in the comments below.

Microsoft introduces the QR code generator in Edge

Posted on December 19, 2019December 11, 2024 by Teodor Nechita

Chromium-based web browsers are probably the ones that receive the most frequent updates. This includes improvements to functionality, as well as brand new features.

One good example of a new feature included across multiple Chromium-based browsers is the implementation of the QR code generator.

The QR code generator first discovered in Google Chrome’s Canary builds has made its way into the Microsoft Edgebuilds as well. This should come as no surprise since both browsers are Chromium-based, so feature transfer is easily done between one and the other.

The QR code generator will now make it easier to share webpages between PCs and mobile devices.

Of course, enabling this feature isn’t all that easy, so we’ve compiled this step-by-step guide on how to make it work.

How can I enable the QR code generator in Microsoft Edge?

Note: This step is only required if you are using an older version of Edge that doesn’t come with the QR code generator enabled by default.

Launch Microsoft Edge
Type in the following line in the search bar:
- edge://flags/
Scroll down until you reach the flag labeled Enable sharing page via QR Code
Mark it as Enabled
Restart the browser

Now that you have enabled the feature, a new button will appear next to your search bar.

You can now save URLs as QR codes by either clicking the button or through the right-click UI.

The generated QR code can then be scanned with a mobile phone or sent on mail or other messaging apps for fast sharing of a specific link.

Additionally, they can contain specific details, such as precise sub-pages, allowing you to send users precisely to where they need, without further navigation.

The QR code generator is still in development and will probably receive changes in terms of functionality over time. Until then, following these steps, you should be able to use the QR-code generator in Microsoft Edge efficiently.

Do you think QR codes are a good way to share URLs? Let us know in the comment section below.

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This is the best Windows 7 to Windows 10/11 migration tool

Posted on December 19, 2019October 4, 2023 by Teodor Nechita

As you may already know, Windows 7 is near the end of its life. That is why more and more users are advised to move one an upgrade to Windows 10.

Of course, one could simply wipe everything and simply install a fresh copy of Windows 10. Unfortunately, this would mean that all the settings, files and folders would be gone as well.

Microsoft does give you the option of performing this transition using the Windows 10 Update Assistant. However, it is a well-known fact that this may result in personal data loss, which is basically what you are trying to avoid in the first place.

Fortunately, there are plenty of software solutions out there that can help with the transitioning phase directly. Given how remaining with an unsupported OS leaves your vulnerable to cyber attacks, going through such a transition is recommended.

Which is the best tool to go from Windows 7 to Windows 10?

Laplink PCMover is a small desktop application that is a fast and easy way to move all your files, settings, and user profiles to your new PC. All you need to do is download the software to both PCs and follow the simple wizard.

By doing this, Laplink PCMover will move your files, settings, and profiles from a Windows 7 PC to a new Windows 10 PC.

What makes this program so good is that the interface is extremely user-friendly and intuitive. Additionally, the migration process is done in a completely lossless manner.

The only downside to Laplink PCMover is that you will need a new PC for the Windows 10 upgrade, it does not provide an in-place upgrade.

If you’ll be looking to buy a new laptop along with the Windows 10 upgrade, you might as well get the best ones that money can buy. For more ideas on what laptops to buy, check out our top picks.

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Closing thoughts

Migrating from one OS to another can be quite a change, especially when you’ve been with it from the very beginning. Of course, if you or your organization wants to continue using Windows 7, you could always opt to get the extended support.

Did you find this article useful? Give us your feedback in the comment section below.

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How to migrate from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams

Posted on December 19, 2019October 4, 2023 by Teodor Nechita

Those of you that use Skype as the default collaborative tool know just how versatile it has proven itself throughout the years. However, all good things come to an end, and it seems that Skype for Business will be retired and replaced with Microsoft Teams.

The two programs have plenty of overlapping functionalities, and can already be used simultaneously, so the transition shouldn’t be too hard.

More so, upgrading is recommended, since Microsoft Teams extends the capabilities of Skype for Business, bringing together chat, meetings, calling, collaboration, app integration, and file storage into a single interface.

What are the steps needed to migrate from Skype to Teams?

Unfortunately, switching from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams isn’t as simple as simply uninstalling Skype from all PCs and simply replacing it with Teams.

First of all, preparations need to be taken in order to familiarize employees with Microsoft Teams and teach them why it is important and beneficial for them to go through this upgrade.

Once users are notified about the upgrade, follow these steps:

1. Move to Teams using Skype for Business Server Control Panel

This step involves using the Skype for Business Server Control Panel.

Launch your browser and input the following line in the search bar:

- https://<your pool FQDN>/macp

Launch the Skype for Business Server Control Panel app
Choose Users
Use Find to locate the users you would like to move to Teams
Select the users
From the Action dropdown above the list, choose Move selected users to Teams.
In the wizard, click Next
- You may be prompted to sign in to Office 365. Proceed with an account that ends in .onmicrosoft.com and has sufficient permissions
Click Next, and then Next one more time to move the user

Use the migration notification feature

1. Upgrade all the users at one time

Follow the following steps if you want to upgrade all the users at one time.
In the Microsoft Teams admin center, select Org-wide-settings.
Click on Teams Upgrade.
Under the Coexistence Mode, change the Notify Skype for Business users that an upgrade to Team is an available option to On.
In the Microsoft Team admin center, select Org-wide settings.
Under the Coexistence mode drop-down list to Team Only.

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2.Update Teams users in stages

If you want to move all the users gradually to Microsoft Team, do the following.

2.1 Identify groups of users for an upgrade

First, make a list of users you want to migrate to the first batch. You can use the Microsoft Teams admin centre to configure TeamsUpgradePolicy for up to 20 user at once.
In the Microsoft Teams admin center, select Users.
Now select all the 20 users that you want to migrate to teams.
Select Edit Settings pane on the right, under Teams Upgrade.
Change “Notify the Skype for Business user” switch to On.

Alternatively, you can also use PowerShell to enable notifications for groups of users.

2.2 Set the coexistence mode for users to Teams Only

In the Microsoft Teams admin center, select Users.
Select up to 20 users from the list.
Select Edit settings in the upper left corner.
In the Edit Settings pane, set the coexistence mode to Teams Only under the Team Upgrade section.
You can also use PowerShell to upgrade groups of users at once.

When you enable these notifications, users will see a notification in their Skype for Business client. This will prompt them to “Try” Microsoft Teams.

If they click the Try button, the Teams client will launch, or the browser will launch for the web version is the client isn’t installed.

Your Skype for Business will then silently download the Microsoft Teams client on your PC, and will then apply the appropriate settings to it, according to your on-premise settings.

This will allow the automatic migration of users from Skype for Busines to Microsoft Teams.

By following these steps, you as an IT administrator should be able to migrate users from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams easily.

Do you think that migrating from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams is a good idea? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Is your in-car Wi-Fi not working? Try these methods

Posted on December 19, 2019October 4, 2023 by Vladimir Popescu

Because everybody wants to be conveniently connected at all times, Wi-Fi has become the norm in homes across the planet.

The need to be always connected to a Wi-Fi network has made it so that everybody carries their Internet with them wherever they go. We can simply access the web with the help of our smart devices (watches, mobile phones, tablets, etc.).

The next step in the spreading of the Wi-Fi ”bug” is the automotive industry, and that will open up the level of possibilities offered to drivers across the globe.

It is not only about listening to your YouTube playlist while driving, but can help your car get urgent updates, and also provides a better connection than Bluetooth.

In today’s article, we will discuss the best methods of dealing with your car’s Wi-Fi not working. If you want to find out more details, please read on.

What to do if my in-car Wi-Fi is not working?

1. Check if the Internet connection is available

Even though this might seem like an obvious step, it is very important that before worrying about what you could do to make your in-car Wi-Fi operable again, you check to see if the Internet provider has any server-side issues.

If you find that your Internet provider has no issues and the Internet connection from them works properly, please check the next methods.

2. Change the socket for your in-car internet router

Most of the cars equipped with in-car Wi-Fi have at least two sockets available for you to plug in your in-car router.

Some users have reported that simply changing the socket from the front one to the rear one offers the router enough power to work properly.

Note: If you’re not sure about where to find another socket inside your car, please contact the manufacturer of your vehicle for more information.

3. Purchase a better Wi-Fi Hotspot

Sometimes the problem might lay in the device itself. In such cases, you could use a new in-car Wi-Fi device.

You can choose from various devices to have a powerful hotspot connection while you’re away and driving. So, the mobile hotspot surely gives you flexibility and a stable connection for all your devices.

More so, you have wireless portable Wi-fi everywhere you travel, with a private and safe connection that keeps you away from online threats.

There are also multiple devices you can choose from to set up your in-car Wi-fi hotspot, and thus assure uptime on the road.

Hence, we advise you to select the best internet devices for car Wi-fi hotspot available right now.

4. Make sure that the voltage of the sockets you’re using is enough to power the device

There were a few occurrences in which people invested in a powerful Wi-FI car router just to find out that they can’t power it from the sockets available in their cars.

It is very important that you first check the voltage of the sockets that you have available (either by researching your car model online or going to a mechanic).

5. Check if your car router works

No matter if the sockets in your car have enough power, or if your Internet connection is working perfectly, using a defective router will never get you online.

The best way to go about checking this element is to completely reconnect it into another compatible car and see if that makes any difference.

If the router is damaged, you can most likely contact the Internet provider and ask for a new one (if it came included in the package), or invest a bit more money into getting it fixed.

Conclusion

Having Wi-Fi inside your car can be extremely useful for some people, and even though this is not a very widespread phenomenon, for now, knowing how to troubleshoot your in-car Internet is very important.

We would love to know if you managed to troubleshoot your in-car Wi-Fi Internet successfully by following the troubleshooting steps we presented on this list.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions, or just want to share your opinion with us. You can do so by simply leaving a comment in the section found below this article.

January 2020 Patch Tuesday to fix Windows 10 v1909 File Explorer bugs

Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Vlad Turiceanu

Plenty of users that have installed the Windows 10 version 1909 have reported that ever since they got the update, they have been having File Explorer issues. This update contained a host of other issues that were more or less fixed along the way.

As for the bug itself, every time a user tried using the search bar, it would freeze entirely. Additionally, users cannot right-click the search box, which is necessary for when they try pasting whatever is on the clipboard.

It is suspected that this bug has something to do with a preview feature introduced in the last update.

For those of you that don’t know, this new feature allowed suggestions to appear in the search box as you would type, similar to Google’s suggestions.

Thus, a bad implementation of this new feature lead to the appearance of this bug.

Patch Tuesday will fix File Explorer search box freezing issues

Microsoft has already released a series of fixes for these bugs, and those that are part of the Windows Insider programs have already begun testing them out.

As far as the world-wide release goes, we should expect these updates to hit live somewhere in mid-January.

Microsoft stated in the release notes of Windows 10 build 19013 that:

We fixed an issue where you could get into a state where it wasn’t possible to set focus to File Explorer’s search box in order to type your query

Additionally, they went on and added in the release note for Windows 10 build 19536 that:

We’ve updated the new File Explorer search experience to enable you to remove previous searches via an option if you right click the entry in the dropdown. We fixed an issue resulting in the first character of your query getting dropped when “automatically type into the search box” File Explorer setting was enabled,

Thus, if you too are having these issues, you won’t have to wait any longer for a fix. Additionally, you can get these fixes sooner by enrolling in the Windows Insider’s Fast Ring.

Do you think that Microsoft will fix this issue for good? Let us know in the comment section below.

If you want to learn more about Windows Update, check out our collection of guides on this topic.

What market share does Windows 7 have today?

Posted on December 19, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

Microsoft has already released several major updates for Windows 10, the latest one being the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. But despite being available for nearly five years now, many Windows 7 users still haven’t upgraded to Windows 10. While the initial builds of Windows 10 suffered from a slew of bugs and issues, the latest ones seem to have ironed them out. As a matter of fact, Windows 10 v1909 is perhaps the most stable OS Microsoft has released so far.

How popular is Windows 7 in 2020?

According to market research firm NetMarketShare, Windows 7 still holds a strong position as the one of most widely used desktop operating systems at almost 30%. Windows 10 is now the most popular Windows OS in the world, but Windows 7 still retains an impressive number of 250M users.

Interestingly, Windows XP still ranks third when it comes to market share with 6.07%. In other words, the decade old Windows XP has the same market share as Windows 8.1. And while Windows XP is losing market share, the rate at which it’s happening (0.03%) is something that should worry Microsoft. Speaking of which, if you want to keep using Windows XP forever, make sure to bookmark this guide.

Microsoft is bullish on Windows 10 and is expecting an increased market share once Windows 10 2004 rolls out. The new major update is expected to be available to the general public starting the first half of 2020. The big M already launched the Windows 10 v1809 force upgrade campaign in an attempt to push more and more users to the latest OS versions.

It is likely that enterprises are still sticking to Windows 7. Also, many users are still apprehensive about the automatic updates in Windows 10. What most of the users don’t understand is that the timely updates are part and parcel of the Windows 10 ecosystem and crucial for security.

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Microsoft Store has these last minute holiday deals for you

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

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With a little less than a week out from Christmas in the US, Microsoft is once again reminding folks that it has several deals on hardware and software available for last-minute stocking stuffers.

As we shift into the final days of the holiday shopping season, it’s not too late to find great deals on your favorite Surface devices, Xbox games and consoles, accessories and more. In fact, “Super Saturday,” the Saturday before Christmas which this year falls on Dec. 21, has become one of the biggest shopping days of the year. This year, 62% of U.S. shoppers plan to shop on Super Saturday, according to the NRF. The good news for all you last-minute shoppers: it’s not too late to find great savings at Microsoft Store and microsoft.com.

Microsoft’s Super Saturday deals list consists of Surface Pro 7 & X bundles, various Xbox One offerings, discounts on HP, Dell and Razer laptops, as well as a myriad of savings on headphones, smartphones, and games.

Surface

Starting at $599, the new Surface Pro 7 + Type Cover Bundles (save up to $330, offer ends Dec. 29)
Save $300 on select new Surface Laptop 3, starting at $999 (offer ends Dec. 29)
Save up to $700 on select Surface Book 2 (offer runs Dec. 20-22)
Save $320 on Surface Pro X (8/256) + Keyboard + Pen, now $1249 (offer ends Dec. 24)
Save $130 on Surface Go (8/128) + Type Cover, now $549 (offer ends Dec. 29)

Xbox

Save $100 on Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, now $149 (offer ends Dec. 25)
Save $150 on Xbox One X consoles + free controller, now $349 (offer ends Dec. 31; controller offer ends Dec. 22)
Save $100 on select Xbox One S, now $199 (offer ends Dec. 25)
Save $30 on Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (offer ends Dec. 29)
Save $100 on Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 (offer ends Dec. 29)

PC

Save up to $500 on select PCs and gaming devices, starting at $399 (offer ends Jan. 2)
Save $300 on the Razer Blade Stealth 13, now $1499 (offer ends Dec. 31)
Save $210 on the HP Envy x360 13, now $549.99 (offer ends Dec. 31)
Save $100 on the Dell 24 Touch Monitor – P2418HT (offer ends Jan. 3)

Connected Life

Save on Bose audio with $70 off Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Headphones, $30 off Bose Soundlink Micro Speaker, and more (offer ends Dec. 30)
Save $200 on Samsung Note10/10+ plus get a free wireless charger (offer ends Jan. 5)

Perhaps, even better than snagging those last-minute items for friends and loved ones is finally treating yourself with a gift and Microsoft’s Super Saturday extends the savings day beyond just the upcoming weekend as well as extending the return window for items purchased through December 31, 2019, until January 31, 2020.

[Update: It’s back] Outlook.com is currently down for some users

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with its Outlook.com webmail, with many users being unable to log into their outlook.com, live.com or hotmail.com mailboxes. If you’re affected, you may encounter the following message: “There was an issue looking up your account. Tap Next to try again.”

We're investigating an issue in which some users may be unable to access their https://t.co/ZUfyjsZv4k, https://t.co/dK4dtmrPhL or https://t.co/GE0RkePwEO mailboxes. Additional details can be found at https://t.co/nEuSQaJn6B.

— Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) December 19, 2019

According to data from Downdetector, the issue seems to be mostly affecting users in Europe and the US. We currently don’t have any issues logging into our own Outlook.com email inboxes, so your mileage may vary.

On its Service Health website, Microsoft currently indicates that it has taken some measures to restore the service. “Our analysis indicates that a portion of infrastructure responsible for authentication appears to be operating in a degraded state. We’re removing the affected systems from rotation and rerouting the impacted traffic to mitigate impact,” the company explained.

We invite you to bookmark this page for additional updates from Microsoft, but we’ll also update this post once Outlook.com is fully restored.

Update 10:20 AM PT: Outlook.com is now back up and running according to Microsoft. “We redirected the impacted traffic to alternate systems and confirmed that service has been restored,” the company indicated on Twitter.

Valkyria Chronicles 4, Puyo Puyo Champions, and Goat Simulator are free to play with Xbox Live Gold this weekend

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has a trio of games that are available to play for free for those who are subscribed to Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate this weekend. Starting today until Sunday, December 22, users will be able to play SEGA’s turn-based strategy RPG Valkyria Chronicles 4 and their Japanese puzzle game Puyo Puyo champions, as well as the widely popular Goat Simulator.

The games will only be available during the limited trial run, so if you want to continue playing after the weekend, you’ll need to buy them, although Goat Simulator will continue to be available for those with either Xbox Game Pass for consoles or Game Pass Ultimate. Luckily, all three games are also on sale: Valkyria Chronicles 4 is half off, which brings the Standard and Ultimate editions of the game to $15 and $25, respectively. Puyo Puyo Champions is also just $40, and Goat Simulator can be owned for a mere $2.50, all exclusively for Gold members.

Any any case, this is the perfect chance to try some new games, or perhaps share these games with a friend who is also subscribed to Xbox Life Gold or gets it though Game Pass Ultimate.

Which game(s) will you be playing over the weekend? Let us know what you think in the comments area below.

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Microsoft plans to ship “feature complete” version of Windows Terminal in the first half of 2020

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft is aiming to launch its Windows Terminal application in the first half of next year, or potentially “around February/March” according to its blog post. The new app, which is currently available on the Microsoft Store as a preview, combines the Command Prompt, PowerShell, Windows Subsystem for Linux, and the Security Shell into a single command-line interface for Windows 10.

Microsoft has been putting effort into the preview version of Windows Terminal. The company has added accessibility support, dynamic profiles, many bug fixes, and more recently multiple panes and tab organization.

Being able to manage all command lines into a single interface will allow developers to better keep their work organized for increased efficiency. Microsoft has chosen to make the app’s code available open source on GitHub, and is also taking suggestions from users before its full release next year.

The company will continue to release preview builds each month for individuals to test and provide feedback on before polishing and providing performance improvements ahead of the launch of version 1.0.

What do you think of the Windows Terminal so far? Are there any features or improvements you’d like to see before its official release?

More than 500 Xbox games are on sale during the Xbox Countdown Sale

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

If you missed the Xbox Black Friday Sale last month, Microsoft is once again discounting tons of Xbox games during the Xbox Countdown Sale, which kicked off today and will last through January 2, 2020. More than 500 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are currently on sale, and Xbox Live Gold members can take advantage of bonus discounts on almost titles.

We’ve highlighted below some of the most interesting discounted games released since the end of last year, be aware that prices don’t take into account the additional discounts for Xbox Live Gold members:

A Plague Tale: Innocence – $29.99 (40% off)
Borderlands 3 – $38.99 ($35% off)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – $44.99 (25% off)
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep – $24.49 (30% off)
Devil May Cry 5 – $23.99 (60% off)
FIFA 20 – $35.99 (40% off)
Gears 5 – $29.99 (50% off)
Kingdom Hearts III – $23.99 (60% off)
Life is Strange 2 – Complete Season – $23.99 (40% off)
Madden NFL 2020 – $41.99 (30% off)
Metro Exodus Gold Edition – $50.99 (40% off)
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne – $29.99 (25% off)
Mortal Kombat 11 – $29.99 (50% off)
Red Dead Redemption 2 – $35.99 (40% off)
Resident Evil 2 – $19.79 (67% off)
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – $44.99 (25% off)
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order – $53.99 (10% off)
The Outer Worlds – $44.99 (25% off)
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 – $17.99 (70% off)

Some games we listed above including Gears 5, Devil May Cry 5, Life is Strange 2, Metro Exodus, or The Outer Worlds are also available for free with Xbox Game Pass. If you have yet to subscribe, we remind you that you can still get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1 ($45 value), which is an amazing deal.

How to migrate your content from OneDrive to Google Drive

Posted on December 18, 2019August 13, 2024 by Teodor Nechita

Cloud storage services have begun appearing left and right on the market. Of course, we shouldn’t be surprised by this trend, since in many cases cloud storage is safer than storing on actual hard drives.

The only problem with these services is that since there are so many of them, it is hard to choose the best one for you. For example, some users may like OneDrive, while others may prefer Google Drive.

Because of this diversity, you may already start using one service, only to find out that another one is better. If that happens, migrating the content of one cloud storage service to another may become a pain, especially if we are talking about a lot of data.

Fortunately, there are methods of migrating your data en masse safely and easily between cloud services.

In this article, we will discuss in a step-by-step manner just how you can migrate the content between your OneDrive and Google Drive services.

Looking for a different service other than OneDrive and Google Drive? Check these alternatives!

How can I migrate between OneDrive and Google Drive?

1. Manual content transfer

Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct way of migrating between cloud services. Your only option is to manually download all of the content from one cloud, and then re-upload it to another. However, this can be a daunting task that can take up a lot of your time.

In the case of both services, all you have to do is simply select all the items in your cloud storage, and press the Download button. Once the download is finished, simply take those items and upload them to the other cloud service.

Additionally, you could simply drag-and-drop items from the OneDrive desktop client’s window into a Google Drive desktop client’s window, and they will start transferring automatically

2. Use a third-party app or service

However, there are several third-party services that allow you to centralize all of your cloud content in a single place, and it allows the migration of content between the supported cloud services easily.

All of them usually follow the same principle, where you create an account, and then add each cloud storage service one by one and sync them. You can then easily manage and transfer items between cloud services from within the same window easily.

One thing you should remember though is that these services aren’t free, but will save you a lot of time in the long run.

Here are some examples of cloud storage centralizing programs:

While these aren’t the only third-party services to offers such opportunities, they are the most reliable.

While cross-compatibility between OneDrive and Google Drive isn’t available yet, it is definitely something that users would find extremely helpful.

If you use Dropbox, we have a great guide on how to transfer files from Dropbox to Google Drive, so don’t miss it.

Do you know any other way of easily migrating between OneDrive and Google Drive? Let us know what solutions you’ve found in the comment section below.

Will Windows 7 get new Chrome updates after January 2020?

Posted on December 18, 2019September 3, 2025 by Vlad Turiceanu

Since Windows 7 is soon to reach the end of its life in January 2020, many users are wondering what will happen with the software support for this OS.

One good example is that of Google Chrome, as many users are wondering whether or not the browser will continue to offer updates to the discontinued OS.

Can someone from Google please clarify if it is intended to continue providing updates to chrome for Windows 7 users after support for the latter ceases in January 2020?

No official statement has come from either Microsoft or Google representatives, but users continue to speculate.

UPDATE: Google recently offered an official statement on this matter. You can read more about it in this article.

Should Windows 7 receive Chrome updates post-2020?

Some users believe that Google Chrome will follow the trend that it did back when Windows XP got discontinued. Just like Windows 7, Windows XP got extended support for an extra 2 years before being completely shelved.

At that time, major software developers continued to offer updates during this extended period. This included Google Chrome as well.

If history is to repeat itself, users are expecting Google Chrome to continue offering updates for another 2 years for the Windows 7 OS.

I’m taking a guess that as long as Cygwin supports Windows 7 (which should be for as long as Cygwin doesn’t use any new Windows 8.1/10 constructs), Google Chrome will also be supported on Windows 7. Something similar happened to Windows XP where when Cygwin lost support for it, Google Chrome did the same. Of course, this is speculation. Google might do something different entirely.

Given that no official response has come, one can only speculate what the outcome may be.

QUICK TIP: If you want to try out a new browser on your Windows 7 computer, we recommend installing Opera Browser, a privacy-focused browsing solution that’s also blazing fast.

The hard-working team from Opera had given the interface a lot of thought. There includes a discreet sidebar, built-in privacy features such as VPN, ad blocker, cookie blocker, and workspaces to manage tabs.

Opera’s VPN, which is embedded into the web browser, allows you to surf the web in more anonymity. It is completely free and has no bandwidth restrictions.

The Opera browser is quick and reliable. It now has a one-click function for saving the current web page to a PDF. With excellent memory management, it allows you to open a large number of tabs without experiencing memory saturation or delay.

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Do you believe that Google Chrome should receive updates for Windows 7 ? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

Windows 10 build 19536 breaks Sandbox for many users

Posted on December 18, 2019July 23, 2020 by Madalina Dinita

Microsoft has just released Windows 10 build 19536 to users that are in the Windows Insider Fast Ring for testing.

As with all builds that make it to the Fast Ring, this is the first build that actually makes its way into the user’s hands, meaning that it is also the version with the most bugs.

These bugs range from simple display bugs to error messages that hinder functionality.

Given how Windows 10 build 19536 comes with a host of important features, we’ve decided to create a list of all the bugs that have been discovered so far.

This is mainly so that you may know what to expect if you plan on installing it as well. Additionally, we’ve included some solutions wherever possible.

What issues are there with Windows 10 build 19536?

1. Windows Sandbox failed to start

Users have reported that after installing the latest build, they get an error message whenever they try launching Windows Sandbox.

Apparently, users even tried an update of build 19041 and a clean install with the same results.

If you too have encountered this issue, check out this detailed guide for clues on how to fix a similar problem.

2. Update fails while installing

Several users have reported having issues even getting the update since they encounter problems during the update process.

Update fails at the driver stage (35%) it reboots then keeps rebooting when it tries to load and eventually undoes anything it has done and reverts. Going to try stuff around and see what’s going on.

This wouldn’t be the first time an update fails to install for many users. Unfortunately, no solution has been found for this issue.

3. VMWare compatibilities issues

Some users have been reporting to have VMWare compatibilities issues with Windows 10 build 19536:

This build appears to be a no go with VMware. After failing with ISO, tried WU and the first screen I get is a keyboard selection, then to straight to repair.

No further details were given on the matter, nor were there any solutions found.

4. Download error 0xc1900101

Some users have reported getting an error message when trying to download Windows 10 build 19536, labeled error code 0xc1900101

I have an error code after I download and install 19536, I have done the download and install 3 times and still get the error code 0xc1900101
any suggestions, I also deleted the update folder in the registry thought the might be causing the problem no such luck.

Fortunately, this error code has been with Windows 10 for quite some time, and solutions have been found along the way.

For a detailed guide on how to fix error code 0xc1900101, check out this step-by-step guide

5. Windows 10 build 19536 is live too fast

Several users have reported that Windows 10 build 19536 is being set for live release too fast, and those that are in the Windows Insider Slow Ring didn’t get a chance to test it yet.

These reports came in as a response to a Twitter post which stated that:

Our last flight of 2019 is here! Build 19536 is ready for Insiders in the Fast ring.

This comes as a surprise since normally, the build that is tested by those in the Fast Ring would then be tested by Microsoft staff, and then by users that are part of the Slow Ring.

Conclusions

As you can tell, Windows 10 build 19536 still needs a bit of polishing, but hopefully, most of these issues will be fixed by the time the next update hits live.

Did you find this article useful? Let us know in the comment section below.

Windows 10 will list all the optional updates in one place

Posted on December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 by Vlad Turiceanu

We all know how the Windows Update feature is there whenever you want to install the latest security features, as well as drivers.

However, they always seem to be delivered in bulk, and any unnecessary updates or drivers need to be manually removed later.

Well, this won’t be the case for much longer, since Microsoft is planning on bringing some changes ahead. Starting with Windows 10 20H1, also known as version 2004, users will be able to access a new section in Windows Update to see the available optional updates.

How can I access optional updates on Windows 10?

You will find this new menu be following this path:

Press Start
Go to Settings
Select Update & Security
Go to Windows Update
Here you will find a new selectable feature called View optional updates

Users that are already part of the Windows Insider program’s Fast Ring can test out this feature.

Microsoft stated that some driver-specific improvements are also in the works as well:

We’re still working on making it easier for you to see all optional updates (including drivers, feature updates, and monthly non-security quality updates) in one place. For drivers, you no longer need to browse Device Manager for a specific device to update. Windows Update will automatically keep your drivers up to date, but if you’re having a problem, one of those optional drivers might help[…]

However, this isn’t the only new tool added by Microsoft. This latest build also brings a new family group setup experience that allows users to configure other members of the family right from the Out-of-box experience.

No significant bugs or issues have been reported regarding this latest feature. However, there have been reports of the update taking a long time to take place.

This isn’t a serious issue, and Microsoft hasn’t commented on whether or not it has a solution for it yet.

Do you think that optional updates will make things better for users? Let us know in the comments section below.

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How to migrate from Exchange to Office 365

Posted on December 18, 2019October 4, 2023 by Madalina Dinita

When using the appropriate method, data migration from Exchange to Office 365 is easier than ever. If planning a small number of mailbox transfers, then a manual procedure seems ideal for you.

Perhaps the biggest drawback in such a case is that migration to Office 365 may result in data loss, which is far from acceptable. Such a procedure is also time-consuming. That’s why an investment in third-party migration tools may be worthwhile.

Stellar Converter for EDB will serve you best if you want to simplify your next Exchange to Office 365 mailbox transfer. Besides that, it enables you to save converted data in PDF, HTML, MSG, MSG, or RTF formats, and even restore accidentally deleted offline mailboxes.

So, which method is your favourite? Read on to find detailed steps for both of them.

How can I migrate from Exchange to Office 365?

1. Manually migrate Exchange mailboxes

Go to the Exchange admin center in the Office 365 admin portal.
Click on Recipient.
Then, click on Migration.
Click on the More button, followed by Migration endpoints.
Click on the “+” sign to create the new endpoint.
Tick the Outlook Anywhere option in the first screen.
Click Next.
Now, enter the email address of one of the mailboxes that you wish to import.
Also enter the domain account name and password of a user who has administrative privileges on the Exchange server.
To confirm the endpoint, you’ll need to enter the FQDN which is hosting the Exchange server and the RPC Proxy server.
After the verification, you will have Office 365 connected to your Exchange Server.
Now, click on the “+” icon on the Migration screen.
Then, click on Migrate from Exchange Online.
Go through the rest of the wizard and enter all the required details and credentials.
Then, the data will start to copy.
If everything goes according to the plan, you will get the status of the mailboxes as Synced and the synchronization will complete.

2. Use Stellar Converter for EDB to migrate from Exchange to Office 365

Download and install Stellar Converter for EDB.
On the main software screen, you have to select one conversion mode out of Offline EDB.
Next, choose Directly browse and select EDB file.
Click on Start.
You may easily track the process status through the progress bar displayed on the next screen.
Select Office 365 as the output format.
Enter your Office 365 profile credentials.
Finally, click on OK to complete the process.

Now, you know what to do when migrating from Exchange to Microsoft Office 365 becomes your target. If you encounter any issues during the process, please let us know by using the comments section below.

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How to completely uninstall Adobe Application Manager

Posted on December 18, 2019October 4, 2023 by Vladimir Popescu

A large number of users have reported that once they installed the Adobe Application Manager on their PC, they can not remove it. For this reason, in today’s article we will explore the best methods to completely remove Adobe Application Manager from your system.

Here is what one user had to say about this issue on the Adobe forums:

I mistakenly installed Adobe Application Manager last night because I thought it was needed to make it easier to update my existing Adobe Reader v10 and my other Adobe products. Now I can not get rid of the damned thing. It will not show up in the Windows Programs and Features program listing in the Control Panel.

This issue can be extremely frustrating, especially for those of you who want to maintain strict control over the apps that are installed on your PC. Read on to find out more detailed information regarding this issue.

How can I uninstall the Adobe Application Manager from my PC?

1. Don’t remove it

This solution might sound a bit out there, but the fact is that the developers from Adobe have released an official answer regarding all the issues encountered by people that want to remove the Adobe Application Manager from their PC.

The official response says: Don’t remove Adobe Application Manager if you still want to use Adobe apps on your PC.

The Adobe Application Manager is used by the Adobe applications to also validate your licenses and check for newly released updates, which can be an issue if you want to use the apps normally.

Need to change the Adobe install location? Follow this guide and find out how you can do it.

2. Uninstall all Adobe applications from your PC

The developers at Adobe have released a statement regarding permanently removing the Adobe Application Manager, and it can only be performed with a condition – removing all Adobe products.

If you decided not to use the Adobe platform and apps on your PC, then you will need to remove all the installed applications from your PC. After the last application has been removed, the Adobe Application Manager will be removed as well.

Here are the steps you need to follow to achieve this task:

Download the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to remove the database entries.
Run the app and finish the process by following the on-screen instructions.
Press Win+X on your keyboard -> choose the Apps and Features option.
Scroll through the list of installed programs and find all the Adobe apps installed on your system.
Select each of them and press -> Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

If your Adobe Application Manager is missing or is damaged, take a look at this handy article and fix the problem in no time.

Conclusion

In today’s how-to guide we discussed some of the best methods to try out when you want to remove the Adobe Application Manager.

It is worth noting that if you’re still planning on using Adobe Creative Cloud apps, the Application Manager is needed. This element allows your Adobe apps to be kept up to date, and for the management of your software licenses.

Even though there are no official ways to remove the Application Manager without removing all the apps associated with it, it is nice to know that there is a way available if you need it.

We would love to know what your opinion about this issue is, and if you managed to solve it by using the solution mentioned in this article. Leave your thoughts in the comment section found below this article.

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Crash + Spyro Triple Play Bundle launches on Xbox One consoles just in time for Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

The Crash + Spyro Triple Play Bundle is now live and available to play on all of Microsoft’s Xbox One consoles.

While this bundle does include three main titles, hence the Triple in the title, the Crash + Spyro Triple Play Bundle actually contains seven video games due to Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy featuring three titles and Spyro Reignited Trilogy containing another three.

The Crash + Spyro Triple Play Bundle retails for $99 which is rather good value for the amount of content contained in it. Given its release so close to Christmas, this could make for a pretty good family-friendly present for the household’s resident gamer.

Here’s the full game description, trailers, and shopping link:

Get seven full games in one amazing package with the Crash + Spyro Triple Play Bundle.
Includes:

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy:

Take on the epic challenges through the three games that started it all, Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot: Warped. Relive all your favorite moments in their fully-remastered glory.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy:

Rekindle the fire with Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now fully remastered and all scaled up.

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled:

It’s the authentic CTR experience plus a whole lot more, now fully-remastered and revved up. Start your engines with the original game modes, characters and tracks. Race to glory with additional characters, karts, tracks and arenas from beyond CTR. Crash the competition with online play.

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What is Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit?

Posted on December 17, 2019October 4, 2023 by Teodor Nechita

If you are an IT administrator that is running a network, then you will be facing quite a lot of challenges.

One good example is when trying to migrate to a new OS, and you need to determine if the current infrastructure can handle the change. This can be anything from a particular Windows infrastructure to a software application or user’s device.

While in theory, you could do this using basic tools, having a program or utility that can make things easier and faster can be extremely useful. In this case, the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) is the best resource an IT administrator could have at hand.

What does the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit do?

The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit is a completely free software utility that can help facilitate the migration process in the scenario mentioned above.

It does this by providing detailed readiness assessment reports and executive proposals with extensive hardware and software information.

It also comes with actionable recommendations to help organizations accelerate their IT infrastructure planning process. The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit also provides server utilization data for Hyper-V server virtualization planning.

In essence, it lets you determine whether or not the hardware can support a lossless migration.

How do I get the MAP?

This utility can be downloaded from the official Microsoft webpage, and using it is extremely simple. One thing you should notice is that the download does not contain a single file, but multiple components.

These include the setup kit for the utility, as well as some useful material that will make using the MAP a lot easier.

These components are the following:

MAPSetup.exe.
- This is the installation package containing the tool and SQL LocalDB
MAP_Sample_Documents.zip.
- This package contains some sample reports and proposals
MAP_Training_Kit.zip.
- This package contains some sample databases and instructions for completing various exercises
readme_en.htm.
- Give you information to read before installing the MAP Toolkit, including installation requirements and known issues

Closing thoughts

If you’re an IT administrator and are planning on migrating the entire network that you are running to a new OS, then having the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit can make things a lot easier.

Not only will you know whether or not the operation is possible (or even worth it), but it will also help you with the migration itself. All things considered, it is a great utility to have.

Have you ever used the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit? Lets us know what you think about the product in the comment section below.

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What are Microsoft’s Slow, Fast and Release Preview rings?

Posted on December 17, 2019October 4, 2023 by Teodor Nechita

A lot of us are interested in finding out what are the latest features that Microsoft plans on releasing update after update. Those of us that want to also have an active role in the development process can also be part of the Windows Insider program.

It is an open software testing program by Microsoft that allows users who own a valid license of Windows to register for pre-release builds of the operating system. These builds were previously only accessible to software developers.

While this in itself seems like something very exclusive, even here Microsoft delivers the content based on categories on rankings, also known as Rings.

The different Rings in the Windows Insider program

Microsoft currently has multiple Rings, and these are the following:

Canary
Selfhost
Fast
Microsoft
Slow
Release Preview

However, the Fast, Slow and Release Preview Rings are the only ones where users are the ones that test out the builds.

1. The Fast Ring

Those that are part of the Fast Ring are the first users to receive the pre-release builds after testing from Microsoft. Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring receive updates prior to Windows Insiders in the Slow Ring but might experience more bugs and other issues.

However, those in the Fast Ring may receive updates at around once per week, up to twice per week at the end of the build’s development cycle.

2. The Slow Ring

Those that are part of the Slow Ring are usually users that want to test out the latest features that Microsoft introduced, but also hate facing bugs and issues.

Since the build was previously tested by those in the Fast Ring and then again for a period by Microsoft employees, this build is a bit more stable. The only downside is that Insiders in the Slow Ring receive updates less often.

3. The Release Preview Ring

The content that Insiders in the Release Preview Ring receive is nearly identical to what the average customer receives upon official release. Like the retail version, this one receives monthly updates, security fixes, bug fixes. These are by far the most stable builds that feature the fewest bugs possible.

Closing thoughts

As you may have noticed, Windows builds go through a wide variety of stages before reaching the general public. This ensures a sense of quality control from both Microsoft employees and customer feedback. And the best part is that joining the Windows Insider program is completely free.

Do you now have a better understanding of what the Windows Insider Rings are? If you are part of one, tell us about your experience in the comment section below.

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How to indent the second line in Google Docs

Posted on December 17, 2019October 4, 2023 by Milan Stanojevic

If you’re a fan of using the free alternative of software without losing much functionality, then you probably know already what Google Docs is. For those of you that don’t know, Google Docs is a web-based service that acts as a free office suite, and it is part of the Google Drive service.

This suite is comprised of a word editor, a presentation creator, a spreadsheet, and a survey creator.

Each of these 4 components is modeled to look and behave almost exactly like their commercial counterparts (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Additionally, all you need to have in order to access them is a Google account, a web browser, and an Internet connection.

Google Docs is the word editing component of the suite and features all the tools you may need when creating a professional text document. This includes text formatting features such as line indenting.

If you want to learn how to perform indenting of the second line in Google Docs, continue reading on the article below.

If you want to use Google Docs efficiently, make sure you are using an appropriate browser!

How do I indent the second line in Google Docs?

Go to Google Docs
You will need to be logged into your Google account first
Create a new document by clicking the page labeled Blank
Write down a few paragraphs of text
In the top-left, click on View
Make sure Show ruler is checked
Select the paragraph that you need indenting
Look over the ruler and observe a blue rectangle
- This represents the starting point of the first line indent
You will also observe an inverted blue triangle on the ruler
- This represents the location of the left indent
Slide the rectangle and the triangle along the ruler until the text has the desired indenting

By doing this, the paragraphs should now be indented independently from each other.

Remember that indenting done in Google Docs transfers over to other text editors as well, such as WPS or Microsoft word, and vice versa. This makes documents edited and created in either of them cross-compatible with the others.

Additionally, you may notice that indenting in Google docs is identical to how you do it in other professional text editors as well.

What other things do you want to learn how to do in Google Docs? Let us know what your requests are in the comment section below.

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Windows 7’s KB4530734 generates endless reboot loops

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Matthew Adams

December 2019 is the last full month Microsoft will support Windows 7 for. The big M will pull the plug on Windows 7 update support on 14 January, 2020. Microsoft recently rolled out a December 10 update for Windows 7, which will be among the last patch updates for that platform (for users without Extended Security Update). However, some users have reported a few issues with that patch update.

Microsoft rolled out KB4530734 as a Patch Tuesday update for Windows 7. This is a security update for Windows Input Composition, Windows Peripherals, Windows Server, Windows Virtualization, and the scripting engine. That update also brings further end of support notifications for users who still need reminding about January 14.

Users have now posted on the Microsoft forum about a reboot loop that arises when they apply the KB4530734 update. Windows 7 keeps on restarting when those users try to install KB4530734. One user stated:

I applied the December Windows Update patches. My computer went into a reboot loop at the end of the installation, so I reverted back to the previous restore point. Upon investigation, all patches had applied except KP4530734 (December Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Win 7)… I then tried reinstalling that one and again it went into a reboot loop, restarting about every six minutes.

It is not uncommon, however, for Windows 7 Patch Tuesday updates to generate issues. A 2018 KB4093118 update for Windows 7 had a similar reboot effect. Thus, there is a certain amount of déjà vu about the KB4530734 update’s reboot loop.

Some users have also said that recent December updates generate system freezes. Again, it is certainly not the first time users have posted on forums about Windows 7 patch update crashes. So, Windows 7 Patch Tuesday updates have a history of generating issues even though they fix things.

At any rate, Windows 7 users will stop getting patch updates soon. Then the new notification will state:

As of January 14, 2020, help for Home Windows 7 has come to a finish. Your PC is extra weak to viruses and malware as a consequence of:

No safety updates
No software program updates
No tech help

Users who prefer not to upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 can get the Extended Security Update package. Alternatively, you can install a supported third-party antivirus utility to ensure your Windows 7 PC includes updated antivirus software. That might be sufficient enough for a lot of users to stick with Windows 7 until more third-party software publishers stop supporting the platform.

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How to get rid of the header and footer in Google Docs

Posted on December 17, 2019October 4, 2023 by Vlad Turiceanu

If you’re looking for an alternative to the Microsoft Office Suite, then you should know about the Google Docs office suite. It is a web-based software office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service.

Not only does it contain 4 very important programs (a word editor, a spreadsheet and a presentation maker and a survey administration app), but it is also free of charge. Additionally, all you need to access it is a Google account and a web browser.

Google Docs is the word editor of this office suite, and it has pretty much all the features of all other popular word editors, such as Microsoft Word.

For example, you can also insert, edit and remove headers and footers however you see fit. If you don’t know how to get rid of a header or footer in Google Docs, then check out our detailed guide below.

If you want to use Google Docs efficiently, then you need a very good browser!

How can I remove headers and footers in Google Docs?

Go to Google Docs
- You will need to log into your Google account
Select the folder-shaped icon named Open file picker
Select Upload
Click Select a file from your device
Upload whatever text document you need that has a header or a footer
Click the header or footer you want to remove
At the top, click Format
Select Headers & Footers
Click Remove header or Remove footer

By following these steps you should be able to remove headers and footers without any further issue. You can now save the document without any headers or footers, or choose to insert new ones.

One thing you must know is that headers and footers from pretty much any type of text document that WPS or Microsoft Word can open can be opened by Google Docs as well.

This makes Google Docs a great choice when trying to perform some last-minute editing on a PC that doesn’t have any text editor. Just remember that in order to work, you will need to have an Internet connection.

Did you find this guide to be useful? Let us know what other Google Docs-related articles you would like to read in the comment section below.

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Microsoft releases Edge Dev build 80.0.361.5 with native ARM64 support, teases new features

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft today, December 17, announced the release of the latest update for the Edge Dev channel. Coming in at version 80.0.361.5, this release is the final for version 80, and will eventually become the candidate for the next Beta channel update. Also the final Dev channel update for the year, the build introduces native ARM64 support, Dolby Vision playback as well as some new reliability improvements.

We’ll be starting first with the new features and reliability improvements. Importantly, Microsoft is now bringing native ARM64 support to the Dev channel today, with the caveat of certain DRM video on websites not playing properly. As you may recall, ARM users only previously had access to a native version in the Canary channel.

On top that is new support for Dolby Vision playback and a new ability for users of Windows Mixed Reality to view 360° videos on VR headsets. The reliability has also been improved for when opening PDFs, and using the Collections feature. Have a look below for the full list of changes:

Fixed an issue where clicking on the Feedback button crashes the browser

Fixed a crash when closing the browser.

Fixed an issue where typing passwords into password fields sometimes causes a tab crash.

Fixed a crash when playing the Surf game.

Fixed an issue where certain websites don’t load properly.

Fixed an issue where Netflix playback fails for certain videos with error D7381.

In the changelog of today’s release, Microsoft’s Josh Bodner also teased some new features coming ahead in the new year once new releases resume. These include a new “pinning wizard” which will appear in the Task Bar and suggest for you to pin the most frequently visited websites. Here are some other new features coming soon.

For users of high contrast themes in Windows, Edge now supports high contrast themes as well! It will follow the theme you’ve chosen in the OS Settings and brings us back to parity with the support offered in Edge Legacy.

And for users of Immersive Reader (formerly known as Reading View), we’ve greatly expanded the number of color themes you can choose from. Many of these are specially designed to reduce eye strain and increase reading comprehension.

Microsoft also reminds users that in this release, favorites sync will be disabled by default. It is recommended for you to manually export favorites as a file, and import them manually. The company says it is working on on a deduplication mechanism once favorites sync is re-enabled, which should prevent new duplicates from coming in. You can check below for some new known issues and changed behaviors, and check out the full list here.

Navigation in new tabs sometimes fails, either showing an error that the connection is closed, or crashing the tab. In some cases, subsequent navigations in the tab are okay.

After an initial fix for it recently, some users are still experiencing Edge windows becoming all black. UI popups like menus are not affected, and opening the Browser Task Manager (keyboard shortcut is shift+esc) and killing the GPU process fixes it.

Highlighting text in the address bar then clicking on webpages sometimes causes black-on-dark text when the browser is in Dark Theme.

ixed an issue where the search engine can’t be edited because the Save button doesn’t work.
Fixed an issue where the current display language can be removed from Edge even though it shouldn’t be.

Fixed an issue where Edge installations on Azure Active Directory domain-joined machines get signed into the wrong account on first run.

Fixed an issue where some webpages aren’t able to be translated, and instead show an error saying that the source language and target language are the same.

In related news, the Microsoft Chredge browser will officially be coming out of beta next month on January 15. Microsoft will also be shipping out the browser through Windows Update to all users running the Windows 10 April 2018 update or newer.

WinSxS Folder: What is it and how to Clean it up

Posted on December 17, 2019October 4, 2023 by Matthew Adams

Some users have spotted the WinSxS folder within the Windows folder in File Explorer. That much makes it clear that WinSxS is a Windows system folder (or subfolder).

However, users are looking to clean this folder, as it is usually huge and consumes a considerable amount of memory. In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about the folder and how to manage it.

What is the purpose of WinSxS?

Vista was the first Windows platform to include that folder, which is also in 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10.

The WinSxS folder is a depository for all Windows system components. To be more specific, it primarily consists of different versions of DLL, CSD, DLL.MUI, IMD, and other system files. The WinSxS folder is a native assembly cache for Windows.

WinSxS is a massive folder that takes up a lot of hard drive space. It might hog more than 16 GB of hard drive space for some users as it retains older Windows components that aren’t needed alongside new component files.

Some users might then wonder what they can do to reduce WinSxS folder size. NEVER try to delete the folder. However, there are a couple of safe ways users can clean it up to free up some disk storage space.

How do I clear down WinSxS?

1. Clean WinSxS with Disk Cleanup

Enter the keyword Disk Cleanup in the Windows search box on your Taskbar.
Click Disk Cleanup to open the window in the snapshot directly below.
Select the C: drive, and click the OK button there.
Press the Clean up system files button.
Then you’ll need to select the C: drive again and click OK to open the Disk Clean-up utility as in the shot directly below.
Click the Windows Update Clean-up check box.
Press the OK button.

WinSxS retains old Windows update versions that you can erase and compress with the Disk Clean-up utility.

2. Clean WinSxS with the Deployment Image utility

Press the Windows key + S hotkey.
Type cmd into the search box, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
Then input this command in the Prompt’s window and press Enter to run it:Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
To remove outdated component versions, run this command: DISM.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase

Alternatively, you can clean up WinSxS with the Deployment Image command-line utility.

The above cleanup methods will reduce the amount of hard drive space WinSxS hogs. Then you’ll have more HDD space for software, documents, images, music, videos, etc.

You might be able to find some third-party disk cleanup software that professes to clean up WinSxS, but it’s best to stick with Windows’ built-in utilities.

If you have any more questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below, and we’ll be sure to check them out.

How to change the default Adobe installation directory

Posted on December 17, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

Adobe apps, like any other Windows apps, are installed on the root directory by default. This allows the developers to have all the files related to installation at a secure place which is less frequently accessed by the users. However, what if you want to change the adobe installation directory?

Unlike other Windows software that allows you to select the installation directory during installation, the Adobe Creative Cloud app does not offer this option. But you can still install individual Adobe apps like Photoshop and Premiere on your preferred location.

In this article, we will show you how to change the Adobe installation directory for newer as well as existing installation.

How do I change where Adobe installs to?

1. Change from the Adobe Creative Cloud interface

If you want to change the installation directory for the Adobe apps, you can do it from the Creative Cloud interface.
Launch Creative Cloud if not already open.
Make sure you are signed in with your Adobe account.
Click on the three dots (top right corner) and select Preferences.
Under “Installation Location” click the Default drop-down menu.
Select Change.
Now navigate to the directory where you want to install the Adobe apps.
Click on Select Folder. Wait for the Creative Cloud to refresh the apps.

Creative Cloud will automatically install all the fresh installation of Adobe files in the newly selected directory. If you already have the apps installed, you need to uninstall and reinstall the Adobe apps one by one to move it to the new directory.

Adobe Creative Cloud installer failed to initialize? Follow the simple steps from this guide and fix the problem in no time.

2. Use Robocopy to move installed files

Note: Before trying this step, create a System Restore point. This will allow you to undo any changes if things go wrong.

If you don’t want to reinstall the Adobe apps just to change the installation directory, you can use Robocopy to move the existing files. This requires working with the command prompt.
Type cmd in the search bar.
Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
In the command prompt type the following command and press enter:
robocopy “C:Program Files (x86)Adobe” “D:Program Files (x86)Adobe” /E /COPYALL /XJ
In the above command make sure you change the destination directory as per your requirement.
Now you need to remove the Adobe installation directory from the C: drive. Type the following command: rmdir “C:Program Files (x86)Adobe” /S /Q
Next, you need to create a symbolic link that will allow Adobe to find the required files from the newly created directory to run the apps. Enter the following command:
mklink /d “C:Program Files (x86)Adobe” “D:Program Files (x86)Adobe“
If you everything went right you should see a “Symbolic created” message on the screen.
That’s it. Now all your Adobe apps files are in the new directory thus offering more space on your default Windows installation partition.
However, you need to repeat the steps again after installing future Adobe updates.

If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look at this guide.

Conclusion

Adobe by default does not offer the custom install option to the users, thus making it harder for you to install the files on a secondary partition or a hard drive. By following the steps in this article, you can overcome the limitation and change the Adobe installation directory with ease.

For any more questions or suggestions, feel free to reach for the comments section below.

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Creative Cloud app trial has expired message in Windows 10

Posted on December 17, 2019October 4, 2023 by Tashreef Shareef

Adobe offers 30 days trial for its Creative Cloud suite to evaluate the software before making a purchase. However, some users have reported a “trial has expired or still in trial mode” error while launching the Adobe apps. The error occurs even if you have an active Adobe CC subscription.

Adobe Creative Cloud app trial has expired is a common error and usually occurs due to software glitches and temporary login issues.

In this article, we have listed a couple of ways to troubleshoot the Creative Cloud app trial has expired message in Windows.

How can I stop the Creative Cloud trial has expired messages?

1. Install new updates

This error can occur due to a glitch in the installation files. If the error is widespread, Adobe will release an update to fix the bug. Check if any update is available and install it to fix the error.
Open the Adobe Creative Cloud app.
Creative Cloud will download any pending update and install it. Make sure you restart the PC.
Launch Adobe CC and sign in with your Adobe ID.
Open an Adobe application like Photoshop.
If prompted, click on License this Software option and click on Sign in.
This should help you resolve the “Adobe Creative Cloud trial has expired” issue.

Want to upgrade to complete Creative Cloud from an Adobe app? Check out this guide and fond out how to do it.

2. Logout and login

If the issue persists, a quick log out and login can help you fix the problem. However, you may also need to logout from the Adobe website completely through your browser first.
Close any Adobe application running on your computer.
Open any browser and logout from creative.adobe.com.
Now login again at creative.adobe.com.
Launch the Creative Cloud software on your computer.
When you see the trial has expired error, click on the “License this software” option.
Enter your credentials and click Next.
Your Adobe software should activate successfully now.

3. Clean the hosts file

Software that requires activation over the Internet adds some entries to the host file of your system. Cleaning the entries in the host file can help you fix any issues with Adobe’s activation server.

Clean host files automatically

Download the Limited Access Repair tool for Windows.
Extract the zip file to extract the contents.
Open the extracted folder.
Right-click on Adobe Limited Access Repair Tool and select Run as Administrator.
Agree to the license agreement and click Continue.
The tool will automatically fix any issues with the host file and its entries.
Try launching Adobe Creative Cloud and check for any improvements.

Nothing happens when you click on Run as administrator? Don’t worry, we’ve got the right fix for you.

Clean host files manually

Open File Explorer.
Navigate to the following location:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc
Right-click on the hosts file and select Open With.
Select Notepad from the list applications
Now check for all the Adobe related entries in the host file. If no Adobe related entries found, you don’t need to perform further steps.
In case you find Adobe related entries, it must be cleaned.
Make sure first you copy all the entries in the host file and save it in a separate notepad file, as a backup.
Once done, remove all the Adobe related entries from the original Hosts file.
Press Windows key + S to save the file.
In case you are unable to save the changes to file. Move it to your desktop or any other location apart from its current location.
Move it back to C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc once the entries are cleaned.

Conclusion

Adobe Creative Cloud’s this trial has expired error message usually occurs due to software glitches, wrong hosts file entries, or even simple login problems. Follow the solutions in this article to fix this issue with your Adobe suite.

If you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.

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Welcome to the new Windows Insider Fast Ring – a look at what’s changing and why

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Kip Kniskern

Microsoft has been promising changes to the Windows Insider program, and we’re starting to see some details of what will be different in 2020. Last month, the company announced that it was eliminating the Skip Ahead Ring, and now more news came out yesterday, with news of a new direction for the Fast Ring.

Basically, now instead of the Fast Ring being tied to a specific release, it will be used to test new features from the “Active Development Branch.” Fast Ring Insiders will still be testing the latest features (even more so now with the demise of Skip Ahead), but these features won’t necessarily be tied to a specific release. In other words, next year’s Fast Ring won’t be “20H2,”, or even “21H1.” Instead it will include features in testing, features that may or may not even make it to future releases.

So how is that different than what we’ve seen in the past? Features have come and gone from Insider builds before, and been announced as “coming in a future release.” Zac Bowden has some interesting information on why Microsoft might be making this move:

According to sources, many of the changes coming into play also tie into Windows 10X. Since Windows 10X will only be available on new devices, Microsoft can’t test it with Insiders. What it can do, however, is test specific features built for Windows 10X on desktop builds. Now that the Fast ring isn’t tied to any particular release, Microsoft can essentially use it as an experimental ring for features that aren’t intended to ever ship on desktop.

The Windows 10X angle is significant. Microsoft isn’t going to be able to pull off a “Windows 10X Insider Program,” these devices simply don’t yet exist (aside from a few internal test machines), and even when they do, there won’t be time or scope for testing. But with a Fast Ring capability to test out some of the new features of 10X before these dual screen devices launch next holiday season, Microsoft can move ahead with putting the finishing touches on Windows 10X without too many surprises.

Will Fast Ring Insiders test the new Start Menu, or other UI features coming with Windows 10X? Introducing a new sleek Start Menu and then pulling it away seems like a recipe for disappointment. It’s a bit of a conundrum: if Windows 10X features can work in testing on Windows 10 machines, then why not release them to Windows 10, instead of tying them to dual screen devices, as Microsoft has said it will do? We’ll have to wait and see, but at least Windows Insider builds in 2020 should be interesting!

In addition, although they’re not yet saying it publicly (so much for transparency!), Microsoft appears to be ready to stick to a major/minor release schedule for Windows 10. Mary Jo Foley has more:

I’m hearing from my contacts that Microsoft actually has decided already to adhere to the same major/minor release schedule in 2020 that it has used in 2019. That means Windows 10 20H1 is considered a “major” Windows 10 feature update, but 20H2 will be a very minor one that will look and act like a Cumulative Update when it is released in the fall of 2020. Microsoft’s blog post today asserts that the company may or may not pursue this path.

Windows Insiders have been testing the next “major” release, 20H1 for a year, and according to reports it’s nearly ready, but not slated for release until Spring of 2020. This new Fast Ring system could allow developers to get early feedback on potential 21H1 features, and spread them out over time, without preparing a full 21H1 build for testing and then having to sit on it, as we are with 20H1 now for months between RTM and launch.

Should we expect features to pop in and out of next year’s Fast Ring willy-nilly? My guess is probably not, although there may be some of that with Windows 10X features. Will we see very early glimpses at important new changes coming to Windows 10? Again, probably not, for as much as Microsoft likes to tout their transparency, there are still competitive advantage issues to deal with: Microsoft won’t want to give away its hand too early. For the most part, the new Fast Ring allows Microsoft to test Windows 10X with no promises that these features will come to Windows 10, cleans up the long lag time between testing for major vs. minor release cycles, and allows the company to pull back on new feature ideas that don’t resonate with Windows Insiders (think Paint 3D, etc.). Think of the new Fast Ring as Fast Ring with tweaks, rather than a whole new way of working.

Life is Strange 2 episode 5, The Witcher 3, Untitled Goose Game to join Xbox Game Pass for console

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft is adding four new games to the Xbox Game Pass library for consoles this week. Available today is the Untitled Goose Game that was recently announced for Xbox One and PS4, so subscribers will be able to play it immediately without an additional purchase.

Starting on Thursday, December 19, three additional games will also be available on Game Pass for consoles. Perhaps the most surprising of the titles announced is episode 5 of Life is Strange 2, which was released earlier this month. The company previously revealed that new episodes would be available on Game Pass three months after their initial releases.

Also available on Thursday are a couple of role-playing games from 2015—The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, an open-world RPG with enhanced visuals perfect for the Xbox One X, as well as Pillars of Eternity, a fantasy RPG from Paradox Interactive.

Microsoft has been working hard to push its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service in recent months. The company recently added more than fifty games last month, and is still offering three months for just $1 for new subscribers.

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What do you think about these new games? Which one are you most excited for? Feel free to drop a comment down below.

Star Wars characters finally come to the Disney Magic Kingdoms video game on Windows 10

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

It’s taken a few years but Star Wars characters have finally been added to the free-to-play Disney Magic Kingdoms video game on Windows 10, iOS, and Android devices.

As part of today’s update, a new Galaxy’s Edge-inspired land area has been added to the bottom of players’ theme parks and C3P0 and R2D2 have been added as permanent game characters. In two days, a special limited time event for The Rise of Skywalker will begin which will give everyone the opportunity to unlock Finn, Poe, Rey, BB-8, Kylo Ren, General Hux, and a First Order Stormtrooper.

Note that R2D2, BB-8, and the Stormtrooper are premium characters that need to be unlocked with gems.

In addition to the new area and characters, several Star Wars rides have also been added, as have several concession stands which will allow park visitors to obtain lightsabers.

Here’s the short release notes for this update:

A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY HAS ARRIVED!

STAR WARS™ content arrives in Disney Magic Kingdoms as the biggest update of the year. Collect STAR WARS characters and expand your Kingdom with a new STAR WARS themed land!

THE RESISTANCE NEEDS YOU!

Join Rey, Finn, Poe and BB-8 in their fight against the First Order—Kylo Ren’s forces are regrouping and the Resistance needs your help! Just in time for STAR WARS™: The Rise of Skywalker, don’t miss this limited-time event starting on December 19, 2019!

Disney Magic Kingdoms is a theme park simulation game based on the real-world Disney theme parks. The game is completely free to play and updates on a very regular basis with new characters and other content from Disney properties. It also continues to work on Windows phones running Windows 10 Mobile.

Disney Magic Kingdoms isn’t the only video game getting new Star Wars content this month. Both Fortnite and Star Wars Battlefront II have each received updates inspired by The Rise of Skywalker to help promote the new movie.

Do you play Disney Magic Kingdoms? Let us know if you’re happy to see Star Wars content in the game in the comments below and then like us on Facebook for more Windows 10 gaming news.

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Microsoft Whiteboard app updates on Windows 10 with new inking improvements

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Radu Tyrsina

The Windows 10 Microsoft Whiteboard app updated this week with some improvements for the user inking experience.

Among the improvements are a smaller pen size, thicker highlights, a color picker, and visual improvements for some languages.

Here’s the full release notes:

This release has updates that will help you manage your ink

Step up your color-coding game using the ink color picker. Select some ink and hit the color palette button to change the ink color.

The smallest pen size is now thinner, making it easier to write small.

Highlighter sizes are now thicker, making it easier to highlight your notes.

Ink beautification improvements for several languages including German, Spanish, and Dutch.

More bug fixes and improvements!

Do you use Microsoft Whiteboard on your Windows 10 device? Let us know which of the above improvements you appreciate the most on the comments below and then follow us on Twitter for more Windows 10 app news.

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How to Add a Page Break in Google Docs

Posted on December 16, 2019October 4, 2023 by Vlad Turiceanu

If you need to write a text document, the first program that pops your mind is Microsoft Word.

However, one cannot deny how much of a downside the cost of the software is. That is why there are plenty of less costly or even free alternatives on the market, one of which is Google Docs.

For those who don’t know yet, Google Docs is a word processor included in the software office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service. It comes with a simplified version of Microsoft Word’s UI, while still maintaining enough features and tools to make it viable as an alternative.

One good example is the ability to insert a page break right. A page break is a point at which a piece of continuous text is split into two pages. It is used for printing services so that they know exactly where to end a page and where to start a new one.

Not many users know how to do this though, so we’ve created this guide to show you how to insert page break easily.

How do I add a page break in Google Docs?

Go to Google Docs
- Make sure you’re logged into your Google account
Create a new Google Docs document
Place the cursor where you want to insert the page break
Click Insert
Move your mouse over Break
Select Page Break
- Additionally, you can press Alt + Enter right after placing the cursor
- Press Backspace if you accidentally include any unnecessary blank spaces before your page break

By following these steps, you can easily insert page break throughout your text. You can repeat this process as many times as you need without any issues.

Moreover, page breaks inserted with Google Docs will also work in other text editors. These include Microsoft Word, WPS, or Libre Office.

If you’ve changed your mind, here’s our guide on how to remove page breaks in Word.

Do you have issues performing any other tasks within Google Docs? Let us know in the comments section below.

Microsoft corrects the record on “Xbox Series X” naming

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

Despite arguably having its finger on the pulse of next-generation gaming and ticking most of the boxes gamers have been clamoring for, Microsoft still found a way to muff up an aspect of its upcoming console release by tossing out a new naming convention that left many fans initially scratching their heads.

Last week during The Game Awards, Microsoft unveiled the name of its Project Scarlett next-gen console, dubbed Xbox Series X, to which the internet offered a collective “what?”

Perhaps, now that the dust has settled, the meme machines have cooled, and the internet has had its fun, executives within Microsoft are now out in force attempting to redirect the narrative it seems.

According to a report from Business Insider (France), Microsoft intends for fans and customers to refer to the upcoming Xbox Series X as simply Xbox. Last week’s name reveal was set as a marker to “help” buyers differentiate between the umbrella gaming experience in which Xbox Series X represents and the top-tier feature sets that will come with new versions of the consoles.

Microsoft seems to want to draw a divide between tiers of offerings down the road, similar to Apple and its iPad, where the iPad Pro represents a tablet with the company’s best feature sets and its Air or Mini offer fewer and different features.

Microsoft is using the Xbox Series X title to help broaden gamers’ view of the family of consoles and experiences.

Similar to what fans have seen with previous generations, the name ‘Xbox Series X’ allows room for additional consoles in the future, the Microsoft rep told Business Insider.

From an early interpretation of Microsoft’s new rebranding effort, it appears the company is setting the stage for a refresh in naming that could see separate upcoming consoles identified in groupings based on features, hardware specs, and compatibility.

Presumably, the Xbox Series X will represent a top tier model of the Xbox console being offered at the time like the One X, and eventually a Series S like the One S and maybe even a Series C designed specifically for xCloud gaming.

At the end of the day, Microsoft’s Xbox naming may not be as streamlined a Sony’s Playstation + version number, but at least the company appears to be ironing out a plan for future console releases that should help customers identify the best value proposition for each potential purchase.

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1. Change from the Adobe Creative Cloud interface

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Conclusion

How can I stop the Creative Cloud trial has expired messages?

1. Install new updates

2. Logout and login

3. Clean the hosts file

Conclusion

How do I add a page break in Google Docs?