Call of Duty players on Xbox is reporting an error while trying to launch the game. The error says the server is down, gives an error code and stops the launcher stopping the user from playing the game. The error reads Code Negative 345 Silver Wolf.
Follow this guide to resolve this error on the Xbox console.
How do I solve Call of Duty Black Ops 4 error code 345 Silver Wolf?
1. Port Forward Call of Duty
Get Xbox IP Address
Restart your Xbox and login to your account if you haven’t already.
Press the Menu button on your Xbox controllers.
Select Settings.
Highlight and select Network.
Select Advanced Settings under Network Settings.
In the IP settings section, locate the IP Address.
Note down the IP Address that should look like 192.168.0.5.
Port forward on your Router
Open the web browser and log in to your router (through your computer).
Locate your routers port forwarding sections. Different routers have different settings, so check your router’s user manual.
Now put the Xbox IP address in the IP address box.
Now Put the TCP and UDP ports as shown below in the corresponding boxes in your router. TCP: 3074 UDP: 88,500,3074-3075,3544,4500
Save the changes and reboot your router.
Hard Reset Xbox Console
Make sure that your Xbox console is turned on.
Press and hold the Xbox button on the console for 10 seconds until the console completely shuts down.
Once the Console is shut down. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet and also unplug from your console.
Wait for a minute and then replug the power cord to the wall outlet. Wait for the power brick to show the LED light and then connect the power cord to your console.
Restart the console and launch the Call of Duty game. Check if you are able to resolve the error.
Connect your Xbox console to your phone’s hotspot.
Launch the game and wait till you are connected to the network.
Now enter the multiplayer screen.
Close the game again.
Disconnect your Xbox from the Hotspot and connect to your regular WiFi connection.
Relaunch the game and it should work without any error.
This error can also occur if you have two consoles at home and both the players have Call of Duty game installed. Seems like CoD cannot handle two consoles playing the same game on one WiFi connection resulting in this error.
3. Use VPN
Several users have reported that using a VPN with their Xbox have helped them resolve the error. Setting up a VPN for Xbox is not as straightforward as PC.
The amazing people at Codemasters have just made history with the recent release of their new game in the Formula 1 franchise: F1 2019 Anniversary Edition.
Being able to start your career in Formula 2 and raise through the ranks, or play with classics like Ayrton Senna or Alain Prost is a dream for all racing fans out there.
However, not even the latest establishment of the F1 franchise managed to escape and go to the bug-free zone that is Nirvana.
The good news is that for most of the issues, workarounds are available, as you can find by reading this article further.
Most common bug out there, here’s what you have to do depending on the DX and the drivers used:
DX12 – AMD RX – You may experience crashes when using DX12 while Geometry Culling is Enabled. Please either make sure that Geometry Culling is either not enabled or run the game in DX11.
DX12 – Nvidia 970 – You may experience crashes while in DX12 if you have an Nvidia 970. Please be sure to run the game in DX11 if you do have that card.
Nvidia 430.86 drivers and Steam Overlay will cause a crash. Please be sure to remove the Steam Overlay if you have that driver.
DX12 – MSI Afterburner – The game may crash if you go from Windowed mode to Fullscreen or vice versa. Either close MSI Afterburner or run DX11, close the game and then relaunch the game in DX12.
To disable the Steam Overlay, Go to your Library > Right Click F1 2019 > Under the General tab uncheck “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.”
To use DX11, open your library. right-click F1 2019. Play F1 2019 (DX 11).
2. Players can’t use their radio output device
Gamers are also mentioning that they are unable to talk with Jeff while on the track while using different headsets.
Go to the F1 2019 directory
Look in the ‘installers’ directory
Install the x64_speechplatformruntime.msi installer (if installed then do a repair)
Run the msspeech_sr_en-in_tele.msi
3. Game doesn’t recognize the steering wheel
Go to Steam Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings >disable the configuration support.
4. Audio stutter when driving
This seems to be an issue encountered with DX 11 only, so make sure to always keep your drivers up to date.
5. Xbox One controller trigger rumble does not work
Change the in game settings from trigger rumble from “Auto” to “On”
Increase the vibration strength for rumble up to 150
Quit the game
Unplug the Xbox One controller USB Wifi adaptor and then plug it back in
As the developers are looking into releasing patches and fixing some of these issues, make sure to always keep your game and drivers up to date for an enhanced playing experience.
How has your experience playing F1 2019 been so far?
In case you’ve found other workarounds for the issues mentioned above (or any other issues), you can list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below.
Sedlauncher.exe is part of the Windows 10 update package and was designed to improve the speeds of the Windows Update Service on the computer. But for many, sedlauncher.exe has high CPU usage.
As part of the Windows Remediation Service, the element was created with speed optimization in mind. But ever since issues appeared, many asked about what sedlauncher.exe is and ways to fix the high CPU usage caused by this process. Keep reading to find out!
How can I fix high CPU usage by sedlauncher.exe?
1. Disable the Windows Remediation Service
Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
Scroll down in the list of services, and look for Windows Remediation Service.
Double-click it to open up the Properties window.
Under Startup type, select Disabled from the dropdown menu.
Click Apply and OK to save the changes, and then restart the computer.
2. Completely remove Windows Setup Remediations
Press Windows + I to open Settings, and click on Apps.
Inside the Apps and Features list, scroll down until you find Windows Setup Remediations (x64) (KB4023057) or Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057).
Select the entry, and then click on the Uninstall button.
Since this particular update triggered high CPU usage by sedlauncher.exe, uninstalling it should do the trick!
3. Disable the REMPL task
Press Windows + R, type taskschd.msc in the text field, and press Enter.
Click on the arrow next to Task Scheduler Library to expand it.
Select Microsoft, then double-click on Windows, and choose the rempl folder.
Select the shell task on the right, press the Delete key, then click Yes to confirm.
Once done with the changes, restart the computer and verify whether the high CPU and disk usage by sedlauncher.exe is fixed.
4. Block Windows Remediation service using the firewall
Press Windows + S to open Search, Windows Defender Firewall, and then open it.
Click on Advanced Settings in the left-side menu.
Select Outbound Rules, and then click on New Rule.
Inside the pop-up window, select Program,and then click on Next.
Navigate to the location of the Windows Remediation Service on your hard drive:C:\Program Files\rempl
Select the sedsvc.exe file,and click Next to finish the process.
Enter a name for your new rule, and click Finish.
That’s it! If the previous solutions didn’t work, blocking the service using the Windows Defender Firewall should prevent high CPU usage by sedlauncher.exe.
Bluetooth music pedal allows you to turn to the next and previous page on your Windows devices hands-free. However, some users have reported that their Bluetooth music pedal won’t connect to the computer and get the We didn’t get any response from the device. try connecting again message.
If you are also troubled by this error, here is how to troubleshoot this error on Windows devices.
Why Bluetooth music pedal won’t connect to my PC?
1. Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter
Click on Start and select Settings.
Go to System and Security.
From the left pane click on Troubleshoot.
Under “Find and fix other problems” section, click on Bluetooth.
Click on “Run the troubleshooter“.
The troubleshooter will scan the system for any Bluetooth related issues and recommend fixes.
2. Check these Settings
Make sure Airplane mode is off. Click on the Action Center icon in the taskbar and turn off Airplane mode if it is On.
Try to enable and disable Bluetooth on your Windows computer. Go to Start > Settings > Devices.
Click on Bluetooth and other devices and turn off Bluetooth. Wait for a few seconds and then it back on.
Remove and re-add the Bluetooth device. Go to Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and other devices.
Under Bluetooth, select the device you are having problems with and click on Remove Device.
Click Yes. Re-add the Bluetooth device and see if that resolves the error.
In the Device Manager, click on View and select “Show hidden devices“.
Expand Bluetooth.
Now find all the greyed out devices and remove them one by them. To remove the device, right-click on the device and select Uninstall Device.
After removing all the greyed out devices, reboot the system.
Make sure you also remove your Bluetooth pedal from the device managerBluetooth section and pair it again with your computer.
4. Manually Install the Bluetooth Driver
First, go to your PC manufacturer’s website and download the latest driver available for PC then follow the steps below.
In the search bar on the taskbar, type Device Manager. Select Device Manager from the list of results.
In the Device Manager, expand Bluetooth.
Right-click on your Bluetooth adapter and click on Update Driver.
Click on “Browser my computer from driver software”.
Click on the Browse button, select the location where the driver files are stored and then select OK.
Click Next and follow the steps to install the driver. After the installation is complete, click Close.
Now you need to restart the computer and check for any improvement.
Note: If the issue persists even after installing the latest driver, try to roll back the driver to the previous version. Download an older version driver and manually install it. Check if that helps.
XAMPP is a popular Apache distribution for Windows and other platforms. The software is easy is to install on a Windows computer as it has tons of resources on how to install the software.
However, some users have reported that they are getting some errors during the XAMPP installation. The full error reads Because of an activated user account Control on your system some functions of XAMPP are possibly restricted.
This is a common error and you can fix it by following the troubleshooting tips given in this article.
How to fix XAMPP Installation Error
1. Install XAMPP Outside of C: > Program Files
Launch the XAMPP installer as admin.
When the warning message appears, click OK.
Now select the programs you want to install and click Next.
XAMPP will now ask you to select the Installation folder. So, by default XAMPP will try to install the files in C:>Programs Files (x86) folder. You need to change it.
So click on the Browse button and select C: as the installation folder. Or create a new folder (C:>XAMPP_Installation )and select it as the destination. Note that the folder should not be in inside the C:>Program Files (x86) folder.
Click on Next to proceed with the installation. Now you should be able to install XAMPP without any error.
The issue here is that installing XAMPP in the program files folder will require UAC permission to run each time. So, by installing it outside the folder, you are avoiding the UAC issues with the software.
Note: If you are creating a custom folder, make sure that you don’t include any spaces between the name of the folder.
2. Disable UAC (User Account Control) ( Less Safe)
Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
In the Run dialog box, type control, and press OK to open the Control Panel.
Click on System and Security.
Next, click on Security and Maintenance.
From the left pane, click on “Change User Account Control settings”.
In the UAC window, drag the slider to Never Notify and click OK to save the changes.
If the UAC prompts you to allow changes, click Yes.
Now try to run the XAMPP software installer and check if the error is resolved.
Note: Disabling UAC is not recommended by Microsoft as it exposes your computer to external threats. Only disable UAC if the other fixes did not resolve the issue.
3. Remove Old XAMPP Installation
Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type control and press OK.
In the Control Panel, go to Programs > Programs and Features.
Select the XAMPP installation and click on Uninstall.
Restart the system and run the XAMPP installer.
Follow the fixes given in this article and you should be able to install XAMPP without any errors. To avoid any issues, try to always download XAMPP for Windows 11 from the official source.
The preview builds of Windows 10 April 2018 Update introduced the immersive search bar feature for the first time. Microsoft is now improving the search experience in the form of a search app.
Starting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Microsoft revamped the search experience. The Immersive search bar has been restyled and now sports rounded corners.
Many people don’t have any idea that this feature is disabled by default in Windows 10.
However, your device should be running Windows 10 version 1903 (May 2019) in order to enable the hidden Immersive search bar.
This article lists some simple steps that you need to follow in order to get the new search experience ahead of its official release.
Before moving forward, it is recommended that you should back up your system. Remember, you can always use the backup to restore your system in case of any issues.
Steps to enable Immersive search with rounded corners in Windows 10
Open Registry Editor and search for the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
Now at this step, you need to create a new DWORD 32-bit Value. Navigate to the right pane and follow these steps: Right-click >> New >> DWORD Value (32-Bit). Set the name as ImmersiveSearch.
Double-click the newly created DWORD and set its value to 1.
Navigate to the following location in the Registry Editor:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Search\Flighting
Now right-click the Flighting folder and select New to create a subkey. Name the key “Override“. While creating new keys every time, you should make sure there are no blank spaces in the name of the key.
In the end, select the new Override key and navigate to the right pane. Right-click and select New>> DWORD (32-bit) named “ImmersiveSearchFull“. Now change its default value to 1.
Repeat the same process to create a new 32-bit DWORD named “CenterScreenRoundedCornerRadius“. Double-click CenterScreenRoundedCornerRadius to set its value to 9.
Finally, you should restart File Explorer from the Task Manager to activate the new feature.
Alternatively, you can also reboot your system. Once the reboot is done, you can navigate to the taskbar and click the search icon to activate search window.
If you observe closely, the new window does not include Cortana and features rounded corners.
It is worth mentioning that the UI makeover is a work in progress. Microsoft may take some time to completely make it available to production devices.
Do you find the new search experience useful? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Almost every Windows 10 user is a fan of the Calculator app. It is pretty simple and straight forward to use.
Have you ever wished to get the same experience on your smartphones? Uno Platform has got you covered. The platform recently announced that Windows 10 calculator app is now available on iOS and Android.
Windows 10 Calculator on iOS
The company used the Uno Platform to offer the corresponding versions. The platform basically allows developers to publish their UWP apps on iOS, Android and more platforms.
We decided to port it to C# and the Uno Platform, so that iOS and Android users could use it, but also use it from the Web using WebAssembly. Why – well that’s what we at Uno Platform do ? – enable the same C# and XAML code to run on the Web, Mobile and Desktop.
The functionality of the Uno Calculator is nothing different than the Windows 10 app. You can easily turn it into a Scientific calculator when needed.
The app can be used to convert different measurement units such as speed, energy, mass, weight, area, etc. You can select two dates to calculate the number of days between them.
Furthermore, the History feature displays the record of your past calculations. It also allows the users to convert currencies with a single click.
Windows 10 Calculator on Android
As far as the Android version is concerned, it sports an appealing user interface. You can find different calculator modes such as Scientific, Standard, and Programming mode hidden under the left menu option.
The currency conversion feature is also available in the Android version. Additionally, the developer also published a web version of Uno Calculator application.
This version eliminates the need to download the app and it can be accessed from your browser.
Download Android/iOS app
You can now visit the Google Play Store to download the app on your Android phone. The original version is published by the developer “nventive” and named as Uno Calculator.
Once you attempt to download the app, the system displays a warning about the unstable version.
However, the iPhone version of the app is currently in TestFlight. Therefore, you need to download the TestFlight on your phone to get the download link.
Many Redditors liked the fact that the Android version works surprisingly well compared to the built-in calculator.
This error is not a complicated one to handle. Follow this guide carefully and you should be able to fix this problem in just a few minutes.
After reading this guide, you will know what causes this error and how to handle it.
Document printing errors can occur after you update your Windows 10 computer.
You may have performed a system check and found that nothing is wrong with your printer. So, what should you do now?
Also, this problem can occur when printing from a PaperPort desktop without using other programs to print files, such as Microsoft Word.
When you upgrade to the latest PaperPort version, it is possible you may encounter the error message ‘An error occurred while printing’. The same error message may occur when trying to print Adobe documents.
Whatever the case may be, one of these solutions will surely fix the problem for you.
An error occurred while printing: This is how you can fix this error
1. Run the printer troubleshooter
Click on the Start button
Go to the Control panel
Locate the search box, type troubleshooter and then click Troubleshooting > View All
Locate and launch the Printer troubleshooter.
If this doesn’t work, follow the second solution below.
Make sure you installed the latest printer drivers compatible with your printer model.
Launch Device Manager.
Go to Printer > right-click the driver
Select Update Driver.
Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
If Windows doesn’t find a new driver, you can navigate to your printer manufacturer’s website and download the drivers from there.
If you want to reinstall your printer drivers, launch Device Manager, go to Printer but this time, select Uninstall and then restart your PC. Upon reboot, Windows 10 will automatically install the latest drivers.
Installing a trustworthy program that scans your PC and updates or fixes the drivers in need of assistance can prevent this type of error. A fully functioning system that benefits from the latest updates will also protect your device against security lapses and data breaches.
Moreover, an optimal OS can significantly improve your computer’s overall performance and enhance the storage capacities.
We hope these quick solutions helped you fix the problem.
Microsoft just rolled out new cumulative updates for Windows 10. KB4509477, KB4509478 and KB4509479 address existing issues in Windows 10, v1709, Windows 10 v1803, and Windows 10v1809 respectively.
If we look at the changelogs, all of these updates include a single change. Previous updates introduced an Event Viewer bug in Windows 10. Microsoft fixed this issue in the recent releases.
At the time of writing this article, there are no reports of installation issues. We will keep you updated once more details are available.
KB4509477, KB4509478, KB4509479 major features and improvements
Event Viewer bug fix
Microsoft rolled out KB4509477, KB4509478, KB4509479 to resolve a bug affecting Event Viewer.
Previously, some devices were unable to connect to some Storage Area Network (SAN) devices that used iSCSI. This issue triggers the following bug “Target failed to respond in time for a login request”.
Thankfully, the bug has been fixed for all users now. If you are experiencing the same issue, you need to update your system as soon as possible.
Known issues
Although the updates fixed the Event Viewer bug in Windows 10. However, recent releases bring their own issues.
Microsoft warns that you may experience issues while performing some specific operations on folders or files. Microsoft says that the operations may fail with the error STATUS_BAD_IMPERSONATION_LEVEL (0xC00000A5).
This issue is caused after the installation of KB4509477, KB4509478, KB4509479.
Secondly, Microsoft acknowledged that users who installed kb4509478 may see a black screen at startup.
Microsoft is currently working on fixinf these issues. We expect to receive a patch on July Patch Tuesday.
Download KB4509479, KB4509478, KB4509477
These updates should be available automatically on your system. You can install latest updates fromSettings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates.
If the update is not available via Windows Update, you can visit the Microsoft Update Catalogue to download the update manually on your system.
I have quite a few machines where after launching Outlook and trying to authenticate, they get a Keyset does not exist error.
In today’s guide, we will tackle this error and show you the best ways to fix it.
What does Keyset does not exist mean?
This error affects Outlook and Office 365, and it’s caused by the following:
Issues with Internet Information Services.
Corrupted Cryptographic service files often cause this issue.
Problems with the TPM can be responsible for this error.
In some instances, Hyper-V feature can cause this issue.
Firewall can sometimes block your connection.
In rare instances, drivers can cause this issue.
How can I fix Keyset does not exist error?
1. Perform an IISREST
From your Start Menu, open Command Prompt with Administrator rights.
Now type iisreset and then press Enter.
After the process is successful you may close this window.
Keyset does not exist and can be associated with IIS, but after resetting it, the issue should be gone.
2. Remove Cryptographic Services files
Firstly, end the Cryptographic Services process from your Task Manager.
From your Control Panel look for Folder Options, and in the View tab select Show hidden files, and click OK.
Proceed to the following path:C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA folder, and delete all files there.
Now you can restart the Cryptographic Services.
3. Switch TPM on or off
In your Start Menu, type Run and select it.
Now type tpm.msc in the box and press Enter.
In the Action panel, select Turn TPM Off.
Restart your machine.
4. Update your network drivers
In the search box on the taskbar, select Device Manager.
Select a category to see the names of devices, then right-click on the one you’d like to update.
Select Update Driver.
Now click on Search automatically for updated driver software.
Once it’s done updating you’re all set.
The manual process may find the required drivers to update. However, the chances are you will get the message they are already installed.
In that case, you need a professional driver solution to detect all the outdated drivers on your PC and update them with their official version, all with one click.
Users of Gmail on Windows have reported that for some reason, their email alias is not displayed correctly. If the Gmailemail alias is wrong, then people can become confused. This can cause issues when sending emails to new contacts, as the alias is used to identify who you are.
This issue, even if it seems of small importance, can have a great impact on the way people perceive you, especially if you’re using a Gmail account to send promotional material for your brand/company.
In this article, we will explore a quick way to edit your alias information on Gmail, so that everybody will know who you are, and also help you with presenting yourself professionally through email.
What to do if Gmail alias is wrong?
Change your Gmail account settings
Log into your Gmail account.
Click the Gear in the top right corner of your screen -> select Settings.
Inside the Settings window, click on the Accounts and Import tab.
Scroll down to the ‘Send mail as’ option, and click on ‘Edit info’.
The month of June is coming to a close, meaning it is now once again time to recap what was new across Microsoft 365. It was quite busy, and Microsoft added several updates across the product lineup. The list includes Cloud App Security, Azure Active Directory, Teams, Yammer, changes to PowerPoint Designer, and more. Here’s everything that you need to know.
Branded templates in PowerPoint, Recommended Documents
Leading the list of changes in Microsoft 365 in June are several enhancements to PowerPoint, and Outlook. The first brings custom branded templates to designer in PowerPoint, which, in part, can now recommend high quality images and backgrounds that are licensed for commercial use in presentations. A second change brings support for recommended documents on all Microsoft Office desktop apps, which, as the name suggests, shows you recommended and curated lists of documents so you can jump back into your work.
Branded templates with Designer in PowerPoint can keep your presentations consistent
Inking in Outlook, Sharing recent files in Outlook for iOS
Next up, with Inking in Outlook, you will be able to digitally ink and make notes on images and photos in your email. The feature can be found on the Draw tab in the Outlook ribbon. Finally, there is the new ability to share recently used files in Outlook for iOS. Thanks to this feature, you can see all your Office 365 files from SharePoint and iCloud, and local storage front and center. You’ll still be able to share files via links from email from through OneDrive for Business, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox cloud storage.
Inking in Outlook
Cloud App Security, Azure AD Conditional Access, Identify Secure Score
Also on the list of new to Microsoft 365 in June are three new functions that all about protecting your companies data, monitoring who has access to your resources, and identities. First up, there’s Cloud App Security, which allows you to see which apps and services are running on top of all your existing cloud services subscriptions. With this new feature, you can see all transactions, IP addresses, and web traffic. Next, with Azure AD Conditional Access policies in Microsoft 365 Business, you’re in even more control of your Office 365 environment and all of its resources. Finally, with Identity Secure Score, security administrators can implement the right policies for creating the best identity security within an organization.
Cloud App Security
Other updates to Teams, Yammer, and Office 365
In June, Microsoft made some compliance changes to Teams, Yammer, and Office 365. Teams picked up a new user policy ability to restrict communications between certain groups of users with information barriers. Next up, with Yammer, users in the European Union now have a local data residency. Finally, the minimum seat requirementfor Multi-Geo Capabilities in Office 365 was reduced from 2,500 seats to 500 seats.
HP Inc. has introduced its new lineup of OMEN and HP Pavilion Gaming innovations in India with an aim to transform gaming as a lifestyle in the country.
While the OMEN X 2S is world’s first dual-screen gaming laptop, the OMEN 15 laptops bring exceptional power in their thinnest forms yet and HP Pavilion Gaming 15 laptop offers a combination of versatility and mobility for gamers and creatives alike.
“Gaming it is not just a hobby but a fast-evolving lifestyle and, in select cases, a profession. At HP, we share our users’ passion and love for the game – be it beginners, enthusiasts or professionals. We have engineered the best experiences based on user insights to enable a holistic and exciting gaming ecosystem for the modern gamers in India.”
– Sumeer Chandra, Managing Director, HP Inc. India
HP OMEN X 2S and HP OMEN 15
The HP OMEN X 2S packs in tremendous multitasking capabilities with support for dedicated hotkeys. The OMEN X 2S is 20 mm thin with a full metal chassis and is the first 15-inch diagonal gaming laptop in the world to come with an applied liquid metal compound to the thermal system.
The HP Omen 15 follows the smaller, cooler, and more powerful path with a 20 percent reduction in thickness over previous versions, sitting at a slim 20 mm.
Powered by the latest 9th Generation Intel Core i9 high-performance mobile processor and up to 16 GB of RAM, the laptops pack in support for up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 featuring Max-Q7 design for the OMEN X 2S and OMEN 15. There’s the new Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) designed to support gigabit speeds up the wireless game with up to 3X faster file transfer speeds than Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac).
Both laptops feature OMEN Tempest, an overhauled advanced thermal solution powered by a 12V fan, which utilizes three-sided venting to enable five-way airflow to keep things cool. The existing OMEN Command Center has evolved as the software solution for managing and enhancing gaming hardware. The new Performance Control cranks up fan RPM to either maximize cooling or performance, based on the chosen setting and the new OMEN Dynamic Power feature manages CPU and GPU wattage based on what a game is utilizing at a given moment to maximize FPS.
The HP OMEN X 2S is expected to be available on July 1 via HP.com and other retailers from a starting price of ₹209,990 and the HP OMEN 15 is available now via HP.com and other retailers from a starting price of ₹124,990.
HP Pavilion Gaming 15
The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 laptop sports an eight percent decrease in height over the previous model. There are technological improvements across the board with options up to the latest 9th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 high-performance mobile CPUs and up to the recently announced NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q design.
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Laptop is available now from a starting price of ₹70,990.
A rather industrious Twitter user by the name of Jane Manchun Wong (via MSPU) has uncovered some new settings within the Twitter Progressive Web App (PWA) that add options for app text size, color theme, and brightness.
Interestingly, this is the first sign we’ve seen of colored themes beyond the Dark Mode variants on the Twitter apps. Judging by the icons underneath each color, these themes appear to be called Cherry Blossom (or Sakura), Avocado, Fire, Star, and Octopus.
Twitter is testing "Customize your view" UI, allowing users to change theme color, shades of dark mode and font size!
These new settings are apparently being tested internally for now but the chances of them eventually rolling out to users is incredibly likely.
The Twitter PWA code is what’s used to run the web version of Twitter in addition to the official Windows 10 Twitter app so Windows 10 users will be able to get their hands on these options one way or another.
How do you use Twitter on your Windows device? Let us know in the comments below and then follow us on Twitter for more Twitter news about Twitter in your Twitter timeline on Twitter.
We had recently published a fix article to resolve the Silver Wolf error on Xbox consoles that was causing some issues with the Call of Duty Black OPS 4 game on the Xbox. Another error that has been bugging the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 users is the bravo code 381 Orange Wolf.
The error code bravo 381 orange wolf appears whenever the Xbox users try to launch Black OP4 on their console. The game simply kicks the user out and shows the error. If you are also troubled this error, you are not alone. Here’s what one user said about it on the official subreddit.
Please help! Error code: Bravo 381 Orange wolf. Tried to contact support and cannot get through to anyone. Saw a lot of people having issues. Just bought the game today (11-23-18) and got everything downloaded. Was able to play blackout for a short while and now everything is locked?
Read below to find out how to solve this.
How to fix the Xbox error code Orange Wolf on Xbox
1. Check Xbox Live Status
Before applying any of the fixes listed in this article, make sure all the services and apps are running correctly at the Xbox end. You can check the Xbox Live Status on the Official page. If everything is in green, it means the error is not at the Xbox Live end.
2. Reset Console Factory Default
On the Xbox home screen, press the Xbox button to open the guide.
Now go to System and select Settings.
Select System and then Console Info.
Select Reset Console option.
On the Reset Console? Screen, you have two options. Reset and remove everything – This option resets the console to factory settings. But also remove all the user data, saved games, settings, home Xbox associations, and all games and apps. You should only use this as a last resort and if the second option doesn’t work.
Reset and keep my games and apps – This is the first option you should select to resolve the orange wolf error. This option will reset the OS and delete all the corrupted data but keeps all the game data, personal files and installed games and apps intact.
Select “Reset and Keep my games and apps” and confirm the action if asked.
Now the Xbox will start resetting the console to factory default.
After the reset is over, follow the wizard to complete the Xbox setup.
Log in with your Xbox Live account and you should be able to able to play the game without any error.
While resetting the Console is the last recommended option, many users have reported that resetting the console has resolved the issue on their Xbox and the error orange wolf for Call of Duty Black Ops.
Close the Call of Duty screen if running on your Xbox.
Turn on the mobile hotspot on your Smartphone.
Connect your Xbox to the hotspot.
Launch Call of Duty Black OPs4 and open the Multiscreen window.
Quit the game.
Now disconnect and connect to your regular WiFi / Wired network.
Relaunch the game and check if the error is resolved.
3. Check for Update / Reinstall Game
If you haven’t already, check if the game has a new update available. In case this is a widespread issue, developers may release an update to fix the issue.
If no updates are available, you can try uninstalling and installing the game again. For some users, reinstalling the game has resolved the error.
Contact the Game developers via twitter. When asked, make sure you tell, you have more than 5Mbps connection and have cleared the cache but the issue persists.
Windows 10 comes in multiple versions, namely Windows 10 Home, Professional, Education, and Enterprise. Windows 10 Home is the standard version while the other three versions come with more features targetted at different users.
Now if you are a student who was provided with a Windows 10Education key and wondering if you will be able to play some games in your free time or if you should go with any other version, we made sure to give you some insight.
While you can play video games on any Windows 10 version, there are some differences between these Windows 10 version. Let’s find out which Windows version should you choose for gaming.
Can I play games on Windows 10 Education?
The short answer is yes. There is no restriction on what consumer grade software you can install on Windows 10Education. The Education version offers all the features of the Windows 10 Home and some additional features that the student may require access to including Active Directory access for Windows domain network.
No. In fact, if you are not interested in using any of the advanced features provided by the Windows 10Education version, you are better of installing the Windows 10 Home version.
Windows 10Education has more process running in the background which has no benefit for a common user.
On the flip side, Windows 10 Home users miss out on the Microsft’s encryption software BitLocker Encryption. So, if Encryption is something you want to for your laptop or desktop, you can opt for Windows 10 Pro or Education.
Difference Between Windows 10 Education and other Windows 10 Versions?
The Windows 10 Home is for the normal users who don’t need to use the business features of the Windows OS. However, not having the BitLocker feature is something that put the Home user at a disadvantage. Below is a chart explaining the major differences between the different Windows 10 versions.
Windows 10 Features
Home
Pro
Enterprise
Education
Device Encryption
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Domain Join
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
Group Policy Management
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
BitLocker
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
Assigned Access 8.1
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote Desktop
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
Direct Access
–
–
Yes
Yes
Windows To Go Creator
–
–
Yes
Yes
AppLocker
–
–
Yes
Yes
BranchCache
–
–
Yes
Yes
Which version of Windows 10 do you use as your daily driver? Let us know in the comments below.
Many Windows 10 users are asking themselves what’s the difference between the Sleep and Hibernate.
Although they have similar purposes, these two functions are different.
In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the two power saving functions in order to have a better understanding of their differences.
What is the difference between Sleep Mode and Hibernate Mode?
1. Sleep
In sleep mode, all the processes on the computer are stopped.
Applications and documents are kept in the computer memory, while many PC functions are turned off. This allows the computer to save more power.
Turning the computer back on is done very quickly, as there is no need for the booting operation to take place.
After exiting sleep mode, apps and documents are exactly as you left them before entering sleep mode.
Therefore, picking up the tasks from where you left them off is done easily.
Sleep mode is frequently used for short periods of time. Although it does save energy, the function still requires a bit of power in order to run.
Microsoft announced some changes for its popular cloud storage service OneDrive. New security options and a new storage plan is now available to Office 365 subscribers.
According to Microsoft, OneDrive is getting a new OneDrive Personal Vault feature. Furthermore, the company will offer new subscription plans for Office 365 and OneDrive customers.
Get more storage space without paying more
Previously, Microsoft offered 50 GB of storage for a monthly fee of $1.99. You can now enjoy 100 GB of storage for the same price tag.
Microsoft confirmed that the extra 50 GB storage will be added to your account very soon without any user intervention.
Likewise, Microsoft is also upgrading the subscription plan for Office 365 subscribers. Office 365 Personal and Home subscribers currently get 1TB of cloud storage.
Now you can purchase 200 GB storage by paying a negligible price of $1.99 per month. However, what if you are looking for additional storage at a minimum price? Don’t worry! Office 365 price plans got you covered.
You can get up to 1TB of extra storage on a monthly basis only for $9.99.
Microsoft says that you can subscribe to the additional storage plans within the next few months. However, there is a catch for multiple account holders who fall under the Office 365 Home subscription.
According to Microsoft, the extra storage space will be available to just the primary account holder.
The additional storage comes to the rescue in those situations when you need to delete some old files to free up some memory.
OneDrive mobile app allows users to directly record videos, grab pictures and scan documents in separate folders. In other words, Personal Vault is a secured place to store your insurance, identification, travel, vehicle or personal documents.
Personal Vault can minimize the chances of security threats and ransomware attacks. OneDrive Personal Vault will be available to Windows 10, mobile and Web users later this year.
Initially, the access will be limited to New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
Microsoft decided to end its partnership with Intel and switch to AMD to power upcoming Surface Go, Surface Laptop, and Surface Pro devices.
Intel and AMD are considered to be two major competitors in the industry. Microsoft used Intel to power its Surface range for the past 5 years.
This move came after the notorious Spectre and Meltdown attacks affected many of Intel’s chips. These vulnerabilities had a major impact on the reputation of Microsoft devices.
Therefore,this decision may be a major setback for Intel. According to some recent reports, Microsoft’s relationship with Intel is not at all perfect. This might be the reason why the tech giant is looking for alternatives.
Microsoft already developed some prototype Surface devices. Currently, the company is testing ARM and AMD chips that can run on those prototypes.
The big M also used Qualcomm Snapdragon chips to power some of the Surface Pro prototype.
Microsoft’s very own chip coming soon
Microsoft is reportedly working on its own 8cx chip codenamed Excaliburin collaboration with Qualcomm.
This customized chip is specifically developed to provide excellent performance on Windows 10. However, there is no official confirmation from Microsoft at the moment.
Meanwhile, the next generation Xbox Scarlett consoles are powered by AMD chips. So, Microsoft has an extra reason to switch to AMD for its Surface devices CPUs as well.
In terms of performance, Qualcomm-powered devices are comparatively less powerful than Intel-based laptops.
However, these devices do bring some advantages of their own. They offer integrated LTE connectivity, extended battery life, and lightweight and slim design lines.
Microsoft does not plan to completely end its relationship with Intel. Some of its upcoming devices may feature Core i5 or i7 processors.
It will be interesting to see how Microsoft goes ahead with these plans. We do expect to see some major changes in the upcoming dual-screen foldable Surface devices next year.
Microsoft finally decided to make the install process of Visual C++ Redistributable packages much simpler. The tech giant released an updated version of its Universal C Runtime installer to resolve the issue.
We have many applications in our systems that often install Microsoft Visible C++ Redistributable packages on our Windows 10 Home systems.
It is because these applications are developed in a way that they need these packages to run on our systems. Therefore, we see multiple copies of Microsoft Visible C++ Redistributables installed.
These packages are automatically installed alongside with Windows Updates. However, sometimes we need to install them manually. And that can turn into a hassle.
Microsoft made some changes to its system with the release of Visible Studio 2015, Visible Studio 2017 and Visible Studio 2019.
This means you don’t need the previous Redistributable versions to run Visible C++ 2019. Keep in mind that you still need to download redistributables for Visual C++ 2017 and 2019 with the installation of Visual C++ 2015.
Microsoft released a Universal C Runtime installer for Windows administrators. You can simply install the 32-bit or 64-bit packages on your PC.
Apparently, this situation might create problems for the gaming community. One of the users took it to the AMD community forum to discuss the issue.
Still going to have a “problem” when installing older games as they will want to install VCRest by default, even if they have “modern” installers from GoG, Steam, or what have you.
What do you think about this change? Let us know in the comments section below.
Don’t forget to bookmark these pages in case you’re getting Visual C++ errors:
Have you ever encountered This program is blocked by Group Policy error on your PC? Fortunately for you, this error is relatively simple to fix, and today we’ll show you how to fix it for good.
How do I unblock a program that is blocked by the administrator?
1. Disable the Software Restriction Policy
Press the Windows key + S, type cmd, and click Run as administrator under Command Prompt.
Run the following command in the Command Prompt: REG ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Safer\Codeldentifiers\ /v DefaultLevel /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00040000 /f
After the message appears that it is OK, you can reboot your computer to save the changes, and hopefully, the issue will be fixed.
The first solution to apply if you are getting this program is blocked by group policy. For more information, contact your system administrator error is to disable the software restriction policy.
Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open Registry Editor.
Go to the next registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows
Then navigate to: CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun
Now, select DisallowRun, and if appears at Data: msseces.exe, right-click on it (msseces.exe) and Delete.
To save changes, you have to reboot your computer and see if the error message still appears.
3. Create a New User Account
Press the Windows key + I to open Settings and select Accounts.
Select Family & other people (you can find it in the left-hand menu) -> Add someone else o this PC.
Click I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
Now, click on Add a user without a Microsoft Account.
Create the new username and password for the new account and press Next.
Next, you have to Sign In with this new user account.
Finally, check if the problem is still there.
If you are getting this program blocked by group policy on apps like Microsoft Store, PowerShell, Visual Studio, and Event Viewer, you can create a new user account and check if the issue persists there.
With this, we can conclude this guide on fixing this program is blocked by group policy error on Windows 11 and other versions of Windows. You should now be able to fix the issue for good on your PC.
There’s nothing more annoying than being unable to load your hard-earned in-game progress and getting the We couldn’t get your latest saved data error on the Xbox One.
Is there a fix to this issue? It’s been happening to me for a few days now and it’s starting to get a little frustrating. I’ve mostly been playing Fallout so it hasn’t effected me that bad because I can just play offline, but I’m about to hit level 50 and I want the achievement. Most of the other post I’ve seen about this issue just say that it’s an MS issue that will be fixed, but they’re usually from a while ago, so I don’t know how reliable they are. Any info would be appreciated.
However, there’s a way to fix this issue.
How can I fix Unable to get your latest saved data Xbox One error?
1. Check your Internet connection
Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
Select Settings.
Select AllSettings.
Select Network.
Select Network Settings.
On the right side of the Network Settings screen, select Test network connection. The test will run automatically and let you know if there’s a problem with your connection.
If that doesn’t work, restart your modem.
2. Turn off your console and unplug the power cable
Press and hold the power button on your Xbox One to turn it off.
After your Xbox One turns off, unplug the power cable.
Keep the cable disconnected for a minute or two.
Connect the power cable to your console and press the power button.
3. Check the DNS settings
Press the Menu button on your controller and choose Settings. Alternatively, you can just select Settings from the Home screen.
Select Network > Advanced settings.
Choose DNS settings and set them to Automatic.
Press the B button to save changes.
Start Netflix and check if the error appears again.
If one of the services is having problems, wait for Microsoft to fix the issue.
5. Delete and redownload your profile
Press the Guide button on your controller.
Go to Settings and select System Settings.
Go to Storage >All Devices >Gamer Profiles.
Select your gamertag that you want to delete.
Select Delete.
Select Delete Profile Only. (This deletes the profile but leaves saved games and achievements.)
6. Clear the system cache
Press the Guide button on your controller.
Go to Settings and select System Settings.
Select Storage or Memory.
Highlight any storage device, and then press Y on your controller (you can select any storage device, because the system will clear the cache for all of them).
Select Clear System Cache.
Confirm the action.
Restart your console
7. Power cycle your console
Open the guide by scrolling left on the Home screen.
Select Settings and go to All Settings.
Choose System > Console info & updates.
Select Reset console.
You should see two options available: Reset and keep my games & apps and Reset and remove everything. Select the first option.
If the problem is still there, try using the second option, but keep in mind that this option will delete all your games and files.
That’s about it, we certainly hope at least one of these solutions helped you resolve the We couldn’t get your latest saved data error on the Xbox One. In case you have any additional questions, or some more solutions to this problem, don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below.
In recent years, many of Microsoft’s hero features for (the old) Edge have revolved around Reading View and its tools to assist readers and learners. At least some of these features are currently being re-implemented within the Chromium-powered Edge Insider builds, ensuring they’re still available to users when Microsoft transitions away from EdgeHTML.
At present, the grammar tools aren’t exposed within Edge Insider’s settings. To enable them, you’ll need to manually edit a browser flag.
Head to the “edge://flags” page and search for “grammar tools” using the search box at the top of the page. You should see a single result appear, for “Grammar Tools in Reading View.” Enable the flag using the dropdown menu and then click the blue button at the bottom of the browser to restart Edge.
Grammar Tools will now be enabled. Head to a webpage where Reading View is supported (look for the book icon in the address bar). Click the Reading View icon to open the page in the reader.
You’ll now see a new “Grammar tools” button at the top-right of the page. Click it to reveal the Grammar Tools panel, which lets you enable individual grammar features.
Edge Insider currently supports splitting words into syllables and highlighting individual word types within the content. This kind of feature can prove an invaluable aid in teaching students how to read, or assisting people who may have trouble when reading long passages of text.
Although the toolset is currently sparse compared to what’s offered with EdgeHTML, it’s likely Microsoft will continue to bring more capabilities across during Edge Insider’s development. Reading View’s comprehension features are one of the standout capabilities of the current version of Edge, so Microsoft will want to retain as many of them as possible.
The current Edge browser, using EdgeHTML, has a much more capable Reading View, supporting a variety of layout and formatting options as well as text-to-speech. The grammar tools are distributed separately as an extension available from the Microsoft Store. With Edge Insider, Microsoft seems to be taking a different approach, baking the toolset directly into the browser – no extension required.
At Build 2019 Microsoft gave developers and power users many things to be happy about, but perhaps one of the biggest surprises was the announcement of the Windows Terminal.
For those not familiar with what a Terminal is or what it’s for… It is simply an application which takes user input to and presents output from the underlying system. Its Windows equivalent was the command line.
For years Microsoft has quietly taken it on the chin about its command line deficiencies while not being able to do much about it, mainly due to the fact that further modification to the command prompt would break backwards compatibility. The solution? It had to be replaced.
Finally the Windows Terminal is born! This new utility gives users the ability to run the Command Prompt, PowerShell and Windows Subsystem for Linux in a modern, efficient and customizable terminal application.
It brings complete control over the experience allowing users to customize every aspect of the new system.
The Windows Terminal uses a GPU accelerated DirectWrite/DirectX-based text rendering engine. This new text rendering engine will display text characters, glyphs, and symbols present within fonts on your PC, including CJK ideograms, emoji, powerline symbols, icons, programming ligatures, etc. This engine also renders text much faster than the previous Console’s GDI engine!
– Kayla Cinnamon, Microsoft DevBlogs
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way let’s dive into what you need to get started on your Windows Terminal journey. Before June 21st you had to clone the source code from GitHub and build the Windows Terminal yourself, as Microsoft gave developers an early peek at the new app. That is no longer the case and it has been made available for download through the Microsoft Store.
The first thing you’ll need is to make sure you’re at least running Windows 10 version 1903, also known as the May 2019 update. There are many ways to check what version of Windows you’re running. But we are going to take you the long way, click on…
Start -> Settings -> System -> About
and then scroll down to Windows Specifications. Your build information can be found here.
If you are running an older version, there are a few ways you can get on the latest as explained here.
That’s it! You’re ready to go. By default, you will get access to PowerShell and the Command Prompt. You can add the ability to load your favorite Linux distro by editing the profiles.json found by selecting “Settings”.
In the next article we’re going to talk about how to add your favorite Linux distro, version of PowerShell and customize the Terminal!
For now, if you haven’t already, head to the Windows Store and download and install Windows Terminal from the link below:
Playing your favorite Xbox Games and going hunting for achievements is fun, but what if you could enter auctions and get free stuff just from your hard-earned gamerscore? Well, Von Coin, a new Xbox One app from the Dublin, Ireland based gaming tech company Von Lab, allows you to do just that.
Somewhat similar to Xbox Game Pass quests, the rewards system is free, and converts your gamerscore to a virtual currency dubbed Von Coins. It all is backed by game publishers and brands, and the company even has a partnership with TrueAchievements.com to assist in calculating rewards points. Ray “Stallion83” Cox, the first Xbox gamer to reach the 1 and 2 million Gamerscore milestones is also an “Official Vonbassador” explains how the app works:
We recently went hands on with the public version of the app that launched earlier this year in the US, and here’s what we think of the experience.
Easy to sign up process — but not for everyone
Signing up for Von Coin and becoming a “Von Citizen” is quite a simple process. All it takes to get started is to download the app from the Xbox Store. This allows Von Coin to verify your gamertag. Once that is done, you must then verify your email, and then get into the app, which also has a web dashboard.
Unfortunately, there is a catch, and not everyone may be able to sign up for Von Coin. Currently, the program is only open to Xbox gamers with a Gamerscore of 10,000 and over — in order to help stop cheaters. You also must set your Xbox privacy settings so your gamerscore, latest achievements, and Gamertag are public.
The welcome page
A confusing points system that Microsoft couldn’t think of
After verifying, you’ll be granted the virtual currency, Von Coins, based on your Gamerscore. The first time around, there is a conversation ratio of 1000-1 Gamerscore to Von Coins, with a maximum of 250 coins. This makes a lot of sense, and our Gamerscore of 17485 was converted to 117 points.
After that, however, the points system is a bit confusing to understand. There’s several other types of points to consider — TrueAchievements Score, and Premium Points. We’ll have more on the Premium points later, but let’s try to explain the rest of the system in detail.
According to this FAQ page, once the initial conversion is finished, new Von Coins from new achievements will be granted at a rate of 10-1 TrueAchievement Score (TA score) to Von Coin. There is also a maximum cap of 150 coins per month, and a delay with the TA score being converted back to Von Coins. This is apparently done due to a disparity in the TA Score of achievements earned in the first two weeks of a new game’s release. It’s also done that way to ensure that TA score has its true value.
For bonus points, Von Coin also runs Specialist game promotions. It allows anyone to earn double coins on achievements earned within the promotional period of a new game. This can be earned above the typical 250 point limit.
Coming from a program like Microsoft Rewards, where points are instant and set on an easy to understand points value of 5, 10, 50, or 150 points, this 14 day conversion period is a bit of a let down. But, all things considered, the points system remains a cool gamification feature, especially since Microsoft has yet to find a way to turn gamerscore and achievements into actual redeemable points.
Von Coin Dashboard
Spending points in Auctions isn’t a guarantee you’ll win something
Points explanation done, there’s now the auctions to consider. Auctions are the way to cash in your points for cool items, but there’s a catch for that, too. With Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Quests, your Microsoft Rewards points can be redeemed for Microsoft Store gift cards, Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, and many more items. Unfortunately, with Von Coin, you’ll be bidding against other gamers for prizes.
That means there is no guarantee you’ll come home with free swag or games. There’s also a once a day set time for auctions, so if you happen to miss an auction event (like we did during this writing), you’ll be left out of the action. But, to be fair, auctions can be pretty fun and competitive.
Once the Auction begins, it is a two stage process. In the “Normal bid stage,” anyone can bid to a maximum of 20 coins over the last bid. This can go on for 50 minutes or an hour. After that, in the final 10 minutes, there is the “One Coin Bid Stage,” which is only open to users from the previous bid stage. Here, users no longer can choose their bid, and each bid is one point higher than the leader.
In the final stage, there is a 30 second shot click, to make a bid above the current leader. If no bid is made within 30 seconds from the user, the clock gets reset to 30 seconds. This will continue until the clock runs down to 0, or until the auction ends at the chosen time.
Just like with eBay, no coins are deducted if you bid or lose an action. This makes it a fair game, allowing you to jump right back into the next bid. Coins are also capped per month, and the value of products for auction are limited. Users can even earn coins by putting their own items up for auction to earn extra coins.
How Auctions Work
There’s a premium side too
As with many other free services, Von Coin has a premium side. Awarded at a rate of 1-1 TA score to Premium point after the 2500-250 TA Score to Von Coin monthly cap is exceeded, these points give you access to premium auctions.
If you reach 18,000 premium points within six months, you’ll be able to get the “Von Magnate” status. These exclusive auctions went live at the end of May, and they’re reminiscent of Microsoft Reward’s “Level 2,” which gives you access to discounts on certain items.
The Von Coin leader board
But the auctions are cool
While the points system is tricky and winning auctions is not guaranteed, the Von Coin auctions are still really cool, as everything is free. There’s a lot of interesting items that can go up for auction, from Xbox Accessories, Limited Edition Prints, Gaming Merchandise, Original Games and Comics, Games, and DLCs.
Mystery Auctions are also hosted, and no one knows what the item is until someone wins. Here’s how Von Coin describes their auction policies:
As our users grow, so do the number of auctions we host. It is our aim to continue to host over 5% of auctions to active users every month! That means that over the course of a year over 60% of our active users will have had the opportunity to be rewarded with a winning auction!
An example is the Stereo Gaming Headset seen below. Shipping is even included if you win the item, but currently only in the US, Canada and the UK.
A very cool prize
Better than Microsoft Rewards?
Looking at Von Coins as a whole, the idea is pretty exciting, but the execution isn’t perfect. Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Quests are simplistic systems, and we truly love it. However, with Von Coin, the community has a reason to go further and engage with all their games. Gamers can simply dive back into titles they’ve already owned or played to earn more points, making this a pretty fun system for the achievements hunters out there.
Von Coin is coming come out of beta in the US today, June 27, and it’s also expanding to the UK, Canada and Ireland. “As our Von Republic grows so will the prizes,” said Von Labs CEO Eoghan O Sullivan in a press release.
Sometimes while running server webpages you might get Data area passed to a system call is too small error. This error occurs when you’re connecting to Active Server Pages(ASP) on a computer running Internet Information Server, and in this article, we’ll try to show you how to fix this problem once and for all.
Good day, I am receiving this error when I try to open a image file The message is: The data area passed to a system call is too small. Any help? please? Windows 10
How can I fix The data area passed to a system call is too small error?
1. Change Web site properties
Open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), open the Web site Properties, and then click the Home Directory tab.
In the Application Settings tab, click Configuration.
Click to check the Cache ISAPI Applications check box.
Once the hotfix is installed, check if the problem is still there.
3. Reinstall the problematic applications
Remove iTunes and Dell SupportAssist from your PC.
Once you remove them, download them again and reinstall them.
Check if the problem is still there.
Bear in mind that other applications can cause this problem as well, so be sure to reinstall an application that is giving you this error.
To ensure that the problematic software is completely removed, consider using uninstaller software such as IOBit Uninstaller to completely remove the application and all of its files.
We hope this fix was of use to you, and in the meantime what other solutions have you found out to this problem?
The popular Minecraft video game will be getting a significant revamp to its combat mechanics according to a Reddit post (via WC) made today on Reddit by the game’s chief creative officer, Jens Bergensten.
In the post, Bergensten explains that they’ve been wanting to improve upon the combat system for a while now and that they’ll first begin testing it in the Java version of Minecraft and then roll out the changes to the other versions when ready.
Here are the issues she outlined in the current combat system on PC/Java and console/Windows 10/mobile:
Main issues in Java Edition,
Too slow for PvP – not exciting enough
Damage per second is too low to beat regenerating items
Too hard to understand for new players
Main issues in Bedrock,
Tedious on controller (Legacy editions fixed this)
Weapons are very similar
Armor is not balanced
And here are the improvements made with the new combat system:
Overall much faster attacks
Attacks only happen when fully charged, even if you spam click
You can hold to attack
Weapons have different reach (attack range)
When you stop attacking, the attack timer will continue charging to 200%
At 200% you can perform special attacks (crits, sweeping, knockback) and these attacks have longer reach
Sweeping only occurs on swords with the Sweeping enchantment
Critical attacks (jump attacks) bypass shields
Shields have no warm-up delay
Shields also activate when crouching/sneaking
If you hit something, the target’s “invulnerability timer” will be shorter if you have a quick weapon
Minecraft Java players can test the new system by downloading and installing the zip file included in the Reddit post while players on other platforms will simply need to wait for now.
There aren’t too many problems that may occur while you’re using the on-screen keyboard in Windows 10. Because it’s the on-screen keyboard, a simple feature that comes to aid when you can’t use the physical one. However, one of the main problems users may have with this feature is if it goes transparent.
A transparent on-screen keyboard is as useful as no keyboard at all. And if you’ve recently encountered this issue, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put up a lengthy list of possible workarounds the transparent on-screen keyboard problem, and you’ll surely find an adequate solution.
Why the on-screen keyboard in Windows 10 is transparent
Solution 1 – Make sure the Fade option is not enabled
Open up the On-screen keyboard, and do your best spot the Fade button in the lower right corner.
Tap the button, and the keyboard should be visible again.
If the Fade button isn’t the cause of the problem, carry on with the solutions listed below.
Solution 2 – End the touch keyboard task
Right-click the taskbar, and open Task Manager.
Scroll down until you see Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel and Highlight.
Solution 3 – Update your graphics card drivers and Windows
Right-click the Start and select Device Manager.
Navigate to Display adapters and expand this section.
Right-click your graphics device and open Properties.
Select the Details tab.
From the drop-down menu, open HardwareIds.
Copy the first row and paste it into your browser’s address bar.
The search results should show you the exact drivers you’ll need to install.
Go to Settings.
Open Updates & Security.
Check for the latest updates.
Solution 4 – Delete Windows updates
Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
Once the Settings app opens, navigate to the Update & security section.
Go to Windows Update tab and click on Update history.
Click on Uninstall updates.
List of installed updates will now appear. Select the problematic update that you want to remove and click the Uninstall button.
After removing the update, restart your PC.
That’s about it, we certainly hope at least one of these solutions helped you resolve the problem with a transparent on-screen keyboard in Windows 10. In case you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, feel free to let us know in the comment section below.
The Dev channel for Microsoft’s new Edge Insider browser is now available on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, the Microsoft Edge team announced today. The Canary channel, which gets daily updates, launched on these older versions of Windows last week, and it’s good to see Microsoft bringing the Dev channel to these users so promptly.
The Dev channel is currently on a weekly release cycle, and the latest Dev build was released yesterday with dark mode improvements and more. A Beta channel that will be updated every six weeks will be available later on Windows and macOS.
We remind you that you can install both the Canary and Dev channels of Microsoft Edge on your PC, and both apps will be updated automatically once a new build is available. All preview builds are available to download on Microsoft’s Edge Insider website.
Some Switfkey users who have connected the keyboard to their Gmail account are currently being notified by email that the integration will stop working after July 15, 2019 (via Bleeping Computer). In the email, Google explains that Swiftkey is one of the apps that needs to “comply with our updated data policy requirements,” and that recent API changes have been made as part of “ongoing efforts to make sure your data is protected and private.”
@SwiftKey I've received below email from Google. I still use the feature of learning from my gmail account using swiftkey board. pic.twitter.com/hzl40uh8O5
By connecting Swiftkey to a Gmail account, the iOS and Android keyboard can use data from personal emails to offer better word suggestions to users. As noted by Bleeping Computer, the Swiftkey app may have been asking for too many unnecessary permissions such as “Compose and send new email” or “View, manage, and permanently delete your mail in Gmail,” prompting Google to step in.
To prevent app developers from abusing permissions, Google recently updated its User data policy to mention that devs should “only request access to the minimal, technically feasible scope of access that is necessary to implement existing features or services in your application, and limit access to the minimum amount of data needed.” This is probably for the better, and we hope Microsoft will implement the necessary changes before July 15 so that the Gmail integration in Swiftkey will continue to work after that date.
WordPerfect is a popular word processing software, but many users reported that Wordperfect is not working on their PC. However, there’s a way to fix this problem and today we’re going to show you how to do it.
hello It all started with an issue with WP X5 which had been working fine for years Caused my machine to crash and only in safe mode was I able to remove WP. I made a clean removal “000004657 – How to remove WordPerfect Office X5” re-installed now as soon as I open WP I get the “WP has stopped working” window I do not seem to have any problem in QP, only in WP.
What to do if WordPerfect won’t open?
1. Delete WordPerfect template file
Locate the WordPerfect default template file and delete the file.
Launch WordPerfect to recreate a new default template.
Check if the problem is still there.
2. Repair WordPerfect installation
Open Control Panel.
Select Uninstall a program.
Locate WordPerfect on the list, select it, and click Repair.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Once you repair the installation, check if the problem is still there.
Press Windows Key + R and type msconfig in the input field. Click OK or press Enter.
Go to the Services tab and check Hide all Microsoft services check box. Disable all services by clicking the Disable all button.
Go to the Startup tab and click the Open Task Manager.
Right-click the first entry on the list and choose Disable. Repeat this step until you disable all items on the list.
Go back to the System Configuration window. Now click Apply and OK to save changes and restart your PC.
4. Create a new user account
Open the Settings app and navigate to the Accounts section.
Now you need to select Family & other people in the left pane. Click Add someone else to this PC.
Select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information > Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Enter the desired name for the new user account and click Next.
After creating a new account, switch to it and check if the problem remains.
There you go; these are just a couple of solutions you can try if WordPerfect isn’t working on your PC. Be sure to let us know which solution worked for you.
Lenovo has announced its ‘Made To Order’ service for India. While the service debuts for the company’s iconic ThinkPad line, it will be rolled out for other Lenovo brands as well later this year.
The service allows users to create a true factory-built custom PC and offers over 100,000 configurations. Lenovo will hope that it will also prove to be a compelling proposition for their direct e-commerce business on www.lenovo.com.
All you need to do is to head here, select your base model, and choose the specifications, upgrades, and accessories to have the laptop delivered right to your doorstep. The customization options are available across the following parameters:
CPU –AMD/ Intel; Intel CPU Customization options – Core i3, i5 or i7
Screen – FHD/ UHD, between touch and non-touch screen
Pre-installed Software options – MS Office, Adobe suite, Anti-virus solutions and more
Accessories – Upgraded extra battery, Ethernet dongles, Expansion docks, External monitors and more
Premier Support – Extended warranty and Accidental Damage Protection
The laptops ordered using this unique service will be custom created at Lenovo’s facility and will be delivered to customers’ doorsteps in just over two weeks.
Steam is one of the biggest gaming platforms, but players reported that Steam does not show them in game. This problem is particularly annoying, especially if you want to notify your friends that you’re playing a certain game.
Here’s how one user described the issue on Steam Community forums:
Doesnt show when i play rocket league, just stays on “online” (blue colour) and when in game i cant invite or be invited by others :/
We can provide you with a few simple fixes for this issue below.
What to do if Steam isn’t showing me in game to friends?
1. Enable Steam community in the game
Click the Settings button in the Steam window.
Select the In Game tab > make sure to have Enable Steam Community in Game box checked.
Go to Privacy Settings > under My Profile, find Game Details, if you have it set as Private, change it to Friends Only.
3. Enroll Steam to the Beta mode
Open Steam window > click the Steam button > go to Settings.
In the Account section, find Beta participation > click Change…
Change the Beta participation to Steam Beta Update > click OK.
Restart Steam and try again.
There you go, these are three simple fixes that you can try if Steam doesn’t show you in game, so be sure to try them all in the order in which they are presented. If you know any other working fixes, leave them in a comment in the comment section below.
The popular Star Wars Battlefront II video game received a rather significant update today on Xbox One and other platforms that added a plethora of new content to unlock.
The update, aptly named the Where Are Those Droidekas? Update, finally adds the fan-favorite rolling droids who were made famous by The Phantom Menace and its two subsequent sequels. The Droideka have been added as playable Enforcers on Prequel Era maps in the game and are able to walk or roll and are equipped with their own force fields, just like in the films.
This update also adds the TX-130 vehicle as a counter to the Droideka on the Light Side and unlocks Naboo as a playable map in the recently added Capital Supremacy multiplayer mode. Like the other maps that have been added to this mode, Naboo also looks different than its usual appearance with new objectives, visual changes to the environment, and new objects added for player cover and inconvenience.
A variety of new skins have also been added to Star Wars Battlefront II. Most notable is the new Clone Wars appearance for Anakin Skywalker but the addition of the 212th Recon Division and 41st Scout Battalion appearances for Clone Troopers should also please many fans of the franchise.
Here’s their official descriptions:
The 212th Recon Division was outfitted with the angular Phase I ARF (Advanced Recon Force) armor and desert camo during the Second Battle of Geonosis when the Republic invaded the retaken world. Obi-Wan Kenobi (along with Anakin Skywalker and other Jedi Knights) led the siege with his loyal troops through dunes, canyons, and caverns of the Separatist-controlled planet.
The 41st Scout Battalion was under the direction of Jedi Grand Master Yoda. The 41st Scout Trooper’s armor, though featuring less plastoid plating compared to the traditional clone armor, allowed for greater mobility and flexibility in jungle-rainforest environments. The sunshield, wider visor, and overall shape of the helmet also help with vision when traversing or fighting in rainy foliage and wet regions.
The 41st Scout Battalion appearances will be classed as Epic and will be available for 40,000 credits or 1,000 crystals. The 212th Recon Division are rare and will cost 20,000 credits or 500 crystals.
A large number of fixes and balancing changes have also been made with this update. You can read them in detail here.
As with all Star Wars Battlefront II updates, this one is also completely free for all owners of the game and is now available to download on all Xbox One consoles in all regions.
Despite now being over a year and a half old, Star Wars Battlefront II is doing surprisingly well on all platforms with player numbers apparently being near those at the games launch according to recent comments made by its community manager.
Even more content updates are expected throughout 2019 with new game modes and the new planet, Felucia, already being confirmed.
The Samurai Shodown video games are fighting games that got their start back in 1993 with the debut of the original Samurai Shodown. Its sequel, Samurai Shodown II (1994), was the first game in the series to launch on an Xbox console though it wasn’t until Samurai Shodown V in 2003 that a second game in the series was available to play for Xbox gamers.
2008’s Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny got a launch on the Xbox 360 and this latest title, which goes simply by Samurai Shodown, will be the first on the Xbox One.
While having the same name as the original Samurai Shodown video game, this latest entry in the franchise features an original storyline that’s set before the events of the first game and has a roster of old and new playable characters.
Samurai Shodown will also play in 4K Ultra HD when played on an Xbox One X console and supports online multiplayer matches for up to 10 players.
Here’s the official game description:
A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage! SAMURAI SHODOWN has enjoyed worldwide success as a blade-wielding fighting game series since its first release in 1993. 11 years have passed since the last series instalment, and it is now time for SAMURAI SHODOWN to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay! Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, SAMURAI SHODOWN includes a revolutionary feature that learns players’ game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled “ghost” characters. With its story set one year before the very first instalment, warriors and combatants from various backgrounds and with their own goals are about to battle to fulfil their destinies!
Carrying on the Legacy: The new game aims to bring the same tense and exhilarating battles that the series is known for. Intense and epic battles are back!
Evolving the Presentation: Using the power of UNREAL ENGINE 4, the series is able to achieve a level of detail never before seen for a totally new visual experience!
A Revolutionary new AI system: Using revolutionary Deep Learning AI, the game will learn from player tactics and create Ghost characters which players around the globe can share and fight against.
Are you a fan of the Samurai Shodown series and will you pick up this latest title? Share your thoughts on it with the community in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest for more Xbox gaming content.
So, you got yourself a threat in the form of the new Surface Book 2? You’re excited and proud because you now own a top-notch device that you paid the full price for. But then, the first problems arise. In particular, the WiFi connection becomes slow, preventing you from doing basically anything with your new book-shaped laptop.
But fear not, you don’t have to worry about how you spent a small fortune on a dysfunctional device. Because the slow WiFi problem in the Surface Book 2 is solvable. And in this article, we’re going to show you exactly how.
What to do if the Surface Book 2 WiFi becomes slow
1. Use the Network Troubleshooter
Open the Settings app and go to Update & Security section.
Select Troubleshoot from the menu on the left.
Select Internet Connections from the right pane and click Run the troubleshooter.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the troubleshooter.
2. Reset TCP/IP stack
Right-click the Start Menu button and choose Command Prompt (Admin).
Enter the following lines and press Enter after each one:
netsh int ip reset
netsh int tcp set heuristics disabled
netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
netsh int tcp set global rss=enabled
Restart your computer and see if you’re able to connect to WiFi now.
3. Update network drivers
Right-click the Start and select Device Manager.
Navigate to Network adapters and expand this section.
Right-click your graphics device and open Properties.
Select the Details tab.
From the drop-down menu, open HardwareIds.
Copy the first row and paste it into your browser’s address bar.
The search results should show you the exact drivers you’ll need to install.
3.1 Update drivers automatically
The search and update of the right driver could be very frustrating and time-consuming, so in that case, you can always use software that will automatically do it for you. An automated driver updater will certainly keep you up-to-date on new drivers and avoid damage from installing incorrect driver versions.
With that being said, you only have to update drivers automatically and manage them with dedicated software like Fortect Driver Updater.
4. Change the channel settings
Go to Search, type control, and open Control Panel.
Open Network and Internet and then Network and Sharing Center.
Choose Change adapter settings.
Right-click the network adapter and open Properties.
Click Configure.
Under the Advanced tab, scroll to WZC IBSS Number Channel.
From the right drop-down menu, choose channels 1, 6, or 11 and confirm changes.
5. Disable Bluetooth
Open Settings.
Navigate to Devices.
Disable Bluetooth.
Reboot your PC and check for improvements.
That’s about it. We certainly hope at least one of these solutions helped you resolve the problem with the slow WiFi on your Surface Book 2. Don’t forget to update it regularly, as the Windows 10 updates might fix the problem with Wi-Fi as well. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to write them down in the comments section below.
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