Games from the Microsoft Store won’t necessarily run offline without some prior action on your part. The Microsoft Store requires you to nominate a single device as your “offline” device, which can be used to run apps and games with restricted licenses without an Internet connection.
Unless you’ve set a device to be your offline device, you may find you can’t launch games until you’re back online. Since only one device can be used offline at any time, you’ll need to think carefully about which of your Windows products should be used for mobile gaming. You can’t just change the setting when you switch device either – Microsoft allows only three changes in each calendar year.
The easiest way to assign an offline device is through the Microsoft Store itself. Launch the Store app on the device you want to use offline. When it opens, click the three dots menu button (“…”) in the top-right corner, and then click “Settings.”
Scroll down to the “Offline Permissions” heading and turn the toggle button to the “On” permission. You’ll see a warning notifying you of how many offline device changes you have remaining. Once you confirm the prompt, your current device will become your offline device – if you’d previously assigned this status to another PC, it will now be revoked and you won’t be able to play games offline.
Not every game is affected by this setting. It typically applies to games you’ve purchased which identify as PC or Xbox titles, not the simpler mobile-style games which can also be found in the Store.
To make sure you can play your favourite titles offline, you should launch them once while connected to the Internet. This will ensure the necessary licensing information is available on your device for when you go offline. You should then be able to run the game at any time, with or without a connection, and enjoy gaming on the go.
Announced this week at E3, Ubisoft is launching its own gaming subscription service, Uplay+, which will give PC gamers access to more than a hundred titles from its offerings for $14.99 each month. The company’s announcement also happens to follow shortly after Microsoft’s release of Xbox Game Pass for PC, which also sports a digital games library of more than a hundred as a separate subscription from its console variant.
The subscription service will be pricier than it’s competitor offerings, which include EA Access ($4.99 per month), and Game Pass for PC ($9.99 per month afters its introductory monthly price of $4.99). It will also cost about the same as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which will bundle Game Pass for both the Xbox One and Windows 10 devices along with Xbox Live Gold as part of its bundled $14.99 per month price.
Ubisoft says as part of its heftier subscription cost, you’re also getting access to “premium edition” titles for no extra charge. “For example, the Ghost Recon Breakpoint Ultimate Edition is a $120 value, and Uplay+ subscribers will have access to it as part of their subscription. If you add up the value of all the premium editions of our new releases over the course of a year, the total value is well above the $14.99 per month price of Uplay+,” according to the company’s vice president of platform and product management, Brenda Panagrossi
The service is also coming to Google Stadia users, a service that will be available this November and is expected to compete directly with Microsoft’s upcoming xCloud service. It’s especially interesting that Google Stadia will be one of the first platforms this is available on, as opposed to existing Xbox One and PS4 platforms that have existed for much longer.
The service will launch on September 3rd, and will be available as a free trial for the four remaining weeks of the month. Players will also be able to access upcoming titles and early access programs, including Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s beta testing on September 5, and its early access release in October.
Microsoft has confirmed during its latest Inside Xbox episode that it would be changing how Xbox gamertags work across Xbox One, Windows 10, and other platforms. First of all, Microsoft is adding support for 10 new worldwide alphabets including Cyrillic, Basic Latin, and CJK Symbols for languages in China, Japan, and Korea.
“With this change, new gamertags will support over 200 commonly spoken languages so more gamers can express themselves in their chosen language – you could be “SeñorBúho#5405” or even “닥터 부엉이#1882,” explained Dan McCulloch, General Manager of Xbox Live.
The other important change is that Xbox Live Gamertags now support Discord-like hashcodes. If you want to change your Gamertag to something that’s already taken, you’ll now be able to do that, though you’ll automatically get an ID suffix at the end of your Gamertag. “For example, if you want to be “Doctor Hoot,” and it’s already taken, you could now be assigned “Doctor Hoot#1056,” explained McCulloch.
Nothing will change for existing Gamertags, and suffixes will only be assigned when Xbox gamers want to choose another Gamertag that’s already being used by somebody else.
For now, these more flexible Gamertags will only appear in the new Xbox beta app and the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10, with other platforms to follow over the next year. “This is the first step in an ongoing journey for evolving Gamertags, so we appreciate your patience as the team continues to implement new features based on your feedback,” McCulloch said.
If you’re seeing the error code CopyPE.cmd not working when trying to create an image file on your Windows 10 PC, you came to the right place. We’ve got a wide range of complaints about this error message.
This error is caused by the fact that Microsoft decided to remove the PE (Windows Preinstallation Environment) on Windows ADK 10 V1809 (Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit). Because of the fact that these options no longer exist in Windows in a pre-installed format, whenever you’re trying to use these specific services, your processor can’t find them on the hard-drive.
When I run copype.cmd x64 C:WinPE, I get following message :’copype.cmd’ is not working.I tried to search CopyPE but couldnt find anywhere, Any idea whats going on, Please help !!!
In this article we will explore the best methods to deal and solve this issue once and for all. Please follow the steps described here closely to avoid any issues.
Note: In order to run the ADK application without issues, you will need 15 GB of free space on your C drive. Also, when using the ADK, it is recommended that you disable any antivirus software, or add the Windows 10 Kits folder to your antivirus exclusion list.
What to do if copype is not recognized on Windows 10?
Follow the on-screen instructions and fully install this software.
After the installation of these files is completed, you can try running Windows 10Assessment and Deployment Kit, and see if the problem persists.
In this article, we explored a quick fix that was released directly by Microsoft in order to tackle the problem with CopyPE.cmd and the wide number of other issues users had while trying to use the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit on Windows 10.
Did this article help you? Please feel free to let us know by using the comment section found below.
There are times when you would send an email and get the Recipient inbox full error on Gmail or Outlook. Normally, when you get this error message on Gmail or Outlook, it means that the recipient’s mailbox is full and thus cannot accept new messages.
But that’s seemingly, not always the case, and something else might be causing the error. Irrespective of the cause of the error, the solutions in this guide will help you fix it quickly.
Read how to resolve this error on Gmail or Outlook below.
Select Admin centers > Exchange in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Locate Recipients and click on it.
Locate and select the target mailbox (the affected Outlook mailbox).
Click on Edit.
Select mailbox usage and click on the Customize the quota settings for this mailbox radio button.
Fill in the new quota value(s) in the designated box(es), as appropriate.
Apply changes and close the program.
Once this is done, the changes should be applied in your Outlook, and you should be able to fix their inbox is full or if it’s getting too much mail right now error for good.
You can then try and resend the email for confirmation.
Use the web-based client instead of any desktop client to send emails. The web-based client supports much more (500 instead of 150) outgoing emails, and you’ll hardly encounter the Gmail error again.
Sign in with your Gmail account.
Continue sending emails before you are interrupted by the error.
If using the web client does not fix the recipient inbox full, your message couldn’t be delivered to them error on Gmail, the only option is to delete old emails and/or attachments.
Hope you were able to resolve the Recipient inbox is full error. If not, you can contact the Gmail support team. If you are dealing with other issues, like Outlook not sending meeting updates, check our detailed guide to fix it.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you solve this issue in the comments below.
According to Microsoft‘s latest update, users can now access Internet Explorer from the all-new Chromium-Edge browser.
The new Edge is still in the public beta testing stage on Mac OS and Windows 10. But the preview models can be downloaded on both operating systems.
The tech giant recently shifted its EdgeHTML browser to Chromium. Although Chromium was supposed to appear the same as the original browser and retain most features, it obviously couldn’t.
Since not all the features of the old app can be retained, having access to Internet Explorer becomes a must.
Chromium features a Enable IE integration flagas it was in the previous version. Any tester who wants to try this beta version of new Edge needs to enable the flag.
This flag was specially added to “enable IE integration” allowing the users to open dedicated tabs on the browser. These exclusive tabs on the browser would then run with the help of the Internet Explorer‘s Engine.
However, it appears that the flag has been enabled in the latest version of the Microsoft Edge (Canary) only recently.
How to enable IE integration on Chromium-Edge
Go to Edge
Go to Menu
Click More tools
Open Show this page using Internet Explorer
Once the IE integration flag is enabled, users can open any website in the Internet Explorer mode.
So, those companies using IE to develop apps and services for internal purposes can now run them even on Chromium.
But currently, users would need administrator rights to access Internet Explorer on the new Edge. This calls for opening the browser as an administrator or with administrator permission.
Browser issues in IE mode
While using the new Edge with IE mode enabled, users may come across this error: Can’t open this page in Internet Explorer mode. Try reinstalling Microsoft Edge with administrator privileges.
This error pops up when users try to load a web page on the browser in IE mode.
However, Chromium-Edge is still work in progress. We expect Microsoft to fix these issues in the coming weeks.
Why doesn’t Windows 10 support AptX Bluetooth drivers? This is a question that many Windows 10 users asked on Microsoft’s forum.
For example, let’s take the case of a Windows user who bought an EKSA Bluetooth 5 wireless trans-receiver and remained puzzled when he realized that this machine does not support AptX and HD Bluetooth 5 and won’t pair with EKSA.
I recently bought an EKSA Bluetooth 5 wireless transceiver with RCA outputs to amplifier. I needed it to transmit from Windows 10 laptop to audio amplifier to improve sound quality and what do I get? After searching online I see that Microsoft does not support aptX and HD bluetooth 5 and Windows 10 ACER Laptop will not pair with EKSA. aptX has been around since the 1980’s and now that many companies are switching to aptX Bluetooth 5 there is no way we can stay on this platform.
The user bitterly criticized Microsoft for this situation. He blamed Microsoft for not keeping up with the latest technology, interfering with the universal compatibility of Bluetooth technology, and making Windows products obsolete.
Microsoft’s support agents responded to the query. They mentioned there are two essential components for the AptX codec to be enabled.
The first one is the Bluetooth driver for the device which must support AptX from the device manufacturer. The second component is the Bluetooth audio receiver which must support the AptX codec.
Keep in mind that Windows 10 does support AptX Bluetooth drivers. However, the OS doesn’t clearly show when your Bluetooth connection is using AptX.
The 0x803D0000 error is related to programs that require a network connection. This error is caused by a corrupted system file, or a faulty network connection, however, we have a few solutions for you.
Here’s how users described this problem on the Microsoft Answers forum:
Just updated to Office 2016. When I try to share a document with someone else this message appear in the share window :
Sorry, something is preventing us from sharing this. We encountered an unexpected error. Please try our user forums for a potential solution : The server couldn’t complete this action. Error Code: 0x803d0000
How can I fix error 0x803d0000: The server couldn’t complete this action?
Select Windows Firewall, and click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
Now, the Allowed App windows will open.
Click on the Change Settings.
Check both Private and Public check boxes for the application you want to allow to access the Internet.
Click OK to save your new settings.
There you go, six quick and easy solutions that should help you fix error 0x803D0000 on your PC. If these solutions worked for you, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.
While cloud outages can pose more of an immediate stumbling block for enterprise adoption, security undoubtedly presents a close second, and to that end, Microsoft would like to employ more security researchers to crack find vulnerabilities in its service by hacking it.
Microsoft has put out a summons for White Hat Hackers to try and find exploits in its Azure cloud services.
According to Bloomberg, “Microsoft is planning to release what’s called a Safe Harbor statement giving researchers legal clearance to report a vulnerability.” Microsoft has, in the past, issued bug bounty approaches to tightening up its Azure cloud services but according to Kymberlee Price who oversees Microsoft’s Security Response Center programs, “it’s just not getting as much activity as I would like to see.”
The difference between old bug bounty attempts and this new call to arms for White Hat Hackers is the formalization of the research policy which supports the legal clearance for hackers to report exploits without feeling like they might shut down businesses and networks reliant on the service during their testing.
As more companies, governments and educational institutes move to and rely on the cloud, the level of sophisticated attacks appear to increase proportionally and Microsoft is looking to stay ahead of the curve with its new White Hat Hacker strategy for Azure.
Fortunately, Microsoft isn’t in the hunt alone as both Amazon’s AWS team and Google’s Cloud engineers are making it a practice of sharing research and techniques which is adding an additional layer of security efforts for all customers who share data across multiple services.
Microsoft’s E3 2019 press conference went pretty big on games, with 60 different titles being showcased during the event. Unfortunately, the company didn’t spend much time on two important topics, Project xCloud and the next-gen “Scarlett” Xbox console.
Microsoft is still building a global game streaming service that will compete with Google Stadia and Sony’s PlayStation Now, and the first public trials of Project xCloud are currently happening at E3. Howover, the software giant also revealed yesterday that xCloud will have a free variant with console streaming: That’s right, Microsoft will allow all Xbox One owners to turn their consoles into their own Project xCloud server, allowing them to stream any games they own or any Xbox Game Pass games to other devices, including smartphones.
With Console Streaming from your Xbox One you'll be able to:
✅ Turn your Xbox One into your own personal console server ✅ Stream your Xbox One library, including Xbox Game Pass, for free
Console streaming will go into preview in October 2019, just a month ahead of the Google Stadia launch. Microsoft didn’t reveal yesterday when the full-fledged Project xCloud game streaming service would launch, but the company hinted that it will be leveraging its next-gen “Scarlett” console to beef up the infrastructure behind xCloud (via The Verge).
“When we talk about freedom to play, when we talk about Xbox in the cloud, when we talk about streaming your games, Project Scarlett and all of its power and all of its performance is the foundation of our future in console and the formation of our future in cloud,” Xbox head said Phil Spencer yesterday. Back in October, Microsoft explained that it was building Project xCloud by putting Xbox One S consoles in server blades, but Microsoft is certainly well aware that the now ageing consoles won’t be enough to compete with Google Stadia.
When it launches on November 14, Stadia will be the first next-gen gaming platform on the market, delivering more than 10 teraflops of computing power. Players with a high-speed Internet connection will be able to play games on Stadia at 60FPS in 4K, something that’s Project xCloud couldn’t match by leveraging the existing Xbox One S hardware, or even the more powerful Xbox One X architecture. As of today, there are still too many Xbox One games that are capped at 30FPS (even on Xbox One X), and that’s true even for some flagship Microsoft games such as Sea of Thieves, which is far from being the most photorealistic title you can find on the platform.
Microsoft said yesterday that its next-gen Project Scarlett console would be four times more powerful than the Xbox One X and its six teraflops of computing power, and that should put Scarlett way ahead of Google Stadia in terms of performance. It really makes sense for Microsoft to choose the Scarlett hardware as the future of Project xCloud, especially since Scarlett will be backward compatible will Xbox games from older consoles.
Anyway, now that Google already shared pricing details and more for Google Stadia, we hope that Microsoft won’t wait to do the same for Project xCloud. It was quite surprising that the company didn’t do it during its E3 press briefing yesterday, but the company may well be waiting for other opportunities such as gamescom in August.
Microsoft opened its Business Applications Summit in Atlanta today, and announced a number of new features to the Power Platform, consisting of Power BI, PowerApps, and Flow. The company introduced the new features to the some 4,500 business leaders attending the summit, and via a post on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 blog. Starting with AI Builder, a new program to help build AI capabilities with the Power Platform without writing code, and including a new more Office 365-like look for Power BI and AI and blockchain capabilities built in to Power Apps and Flow, the announcements showcased Microsoft’s continued push for a cohesive strategy for companies to make better use of their data.
The announcements come just as Microsoft’s chief rival in the space, Salesforce, announced the acquisition of a direct Power BI competitor, Tableau Software. The $15.7 billion all stock deal promises to up the ante on the already fierce competition between Microsoft and Salesforce, as noted by GeekWire:
The deal promises to escalate the competition between Salesforce and Microsoft, which competes with Tableau through its Power BI data visualization and business intelligence technology. The Redmond-based tech giant already competes heavily with Salesforce’s core business with its Microsoft Dynamics customer relationship management technology.
Salesforce lost out to Microsoft in its efforts to acquire LinkedIn, but is gaining mindshare with the acquisition of the popular data visualization tools created by Tableau. Expect the competition to continue to play out.
Xamarin is a software designed by Microsoft that gives you the entire range of tools you need in order to write native Android, iOS, and also Windows applications, but many users reported Something went wrong connection is closed error message.
This error can be very frustrating as it doesn’t allow you to preview your code before exporting it to a virtual Android device, or any other device you use.
For this reason, in this article, we will explore some of the proven methods to fix the Something went wrong connection is closed on Xamarin.
Just opened the Xamarin.Forms Previewer and it says “Something went wrong, Connection is closed” Its a fresh Visual Studio 2017 install and a blank Xamarin Forms Project.
Does anyone know how to solve this problem?
How can I fix Xamarin Forms previewer Connection is closed error?
1. Check Visual Studio settings
Open up Visual Studio.
Select the Tools menu and choose Options.
Inside the options menu, scroll down through the list on the left side, and choose XAML Designer (the last option in the list).
Make sure to enable XAML Designer by ticking the box next to the option.
Restart Visual Studio for the changes to take effect.
Retry the action that caused the error, to see if the issue is fixed.
2. Close and re-open the XAML file
Close the problematic XAML file.
Wait for a few seconds and open it again.
After restarting the XAML file, try previewing it, and check to see if the issue persists.
3. Check your Xamarin.Forms version
Open Visual Studio.
Click on Extensions button from the top menu.
Inside the Extensions manager window, select Xamarin.Android, or any other extension you want to update and click the Update button.
Check the box next to the Automatically update this extension option, so Visual Studio will keep your files updated.
Restart Visual Studio and check to see if the problem persists.
4. Completely uninstall and reinstall the latest Visual Studio version
Here is how to completely uninstall Visual Studio from your PC:
Press the Win Key + X keys on your keyboard, and select Apps and features.
Search for Visual Studio in the list of programs, select it, and click Uninstall.
Wait for the process to finish, and then restart your PC.
In this article we explored some of the best fixes for the Something went wrong. Connection is closederror on Xamarin and Visual Studio.
Please feel free to let us know if this article helped you solve your issue by using the comment section below.
It is extremely annoying to try and copy some of the files stored on your PC to an external drive (SD card, thumb flash drive, external hard drive) and get the error message 0X80071AC3 volume is dirty.
Users who had a hard time with the error, make sure to share their concerns online.
Hi, i have posed the question to win 7 forum but never got reply. So i am getting Error 0x80071AC3: Volume is Dirty message. I have tried below cmd prompt but the volume is exfat not ntfs. Can you please come up with the solution quickly
Read the instructions below to fix the error.
How do I fix the dirty volume error?
1. Make sure your drive doesn’t have any errors
Connect the USB device that has issues to a port on your PC.
Open up File Explorer (press ‘Win + E’ keys on your keyboard)
Right-click the USB drive you connected earlier, and select Properties
Inside the Tools tab, click on ‘Check’.
Select ‘Scan and repair drive’.
After the scanning process is complete, try copying your files to your external drive again, to see if the error is fixed.
2. Slide your SD card lock
In case you’re using an SD card, it is recommended that you slide the lock on and off a few times, and then try connecting it again to one of your PCs USB ports.
3. Format your drive
Press ‘Win + E’ keys on your keyboard to launch Windows Explorer.
Right-click on your USB drive, and select ‘Format‘.
Select the ‘Restore device defaults’ option, and click on ‘Start’.
In the next ‘Warning’ prompt window, select Ok.
Once the formatting process is completed, you can simply close the window and try to copy the files to your drive.
Note:Please be careful, as formatting your drive will erase all the data and files that are stored on the device.
We would love to know if this guide helped you solve your issue. Also, if you know any other troubleshooting methods for the 0X80071AC3 volume is dirtyerror, please feel free to share them with us, by using the comment section below.
Now that Google is planning to launch its Stadia game streaming service in November, we were all waiting to see Microsoft share more details about its own Project xCloud service. Well, the Redmond giant finally did so during its E3 2019 press briefing, and there was some unexpected surprises..
Essentially, Microsoft announced today that it will try a hybrid approach with Project xCloud. On one hand, the software giant is building a cloud service by putting current Xbox One consoles in server blades, and the game streaming service will be compatible with all existing and future Xbox One games when it officially launches.
On the other hand, Microsoft announced today that there will be another way to enjoy xCloud by streaming games from your own Xbox One console to the devices of your choice. It was already possible to stream Xbox One games to a Windows 10 PC through the Xbox app, but what Microsoft announced today is the ability to turn your Xbox One into your own personal free xCloud server, letting you play the games you already own on any device. “Where you play is entirely your choice, you decide,” said Xbox head Phil Spencer.
With Console Streaming from your Xbox One you'll be able to:
✅ Turn your Xbox One into your own personal console server ✅ Stream your Xbox One library, including Xbox Game Pass, for free
Microsoft announced that the first public hands-on with Project xCloud will happen at E3 2019, and a public preview for the console streaming feature as well as Microsoft’s hybrid gaming cloud will launch in October of this year.
Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios has just announced Microsoft’s upcoming acquisition of Double Fine Productions, developer of Pyschonauts, Brütal Legend and Broken Age. The company will join the seven other game studios that Microsoft acquired last year including Ninja Theory, Playground Games, and Obsidian Entertainment.
“At the root of every game is an emphasis on creating crazy worlds with originality, story and fun. That commitment to creating a unique, player-centric experience is what drew us to the studio, and I’m looking forward to seeing what we create together,” explained Booty. “With the addition of Double Fine, there will be a total of 15 unique, standalone studios that comprise Xbox Game Studios, including our newly-created Age of Empires studio headed by Shannon Loftis and our Publishing group headed by Peter Wyse,” the exec added.
Microsoft’s E3 press briefing is still ongoing, and you can watch it live here.
Windows 10Mailapp notifications are not working on your PC? This tutorial will show you how to fix them once and for all.
This can be a big problem since you might miss an important email, which can lead to all sorts of trouble. Even some of the best email clients have problems, but luckily, you can fix them by following these steps.
Why is my Windows Mail not showing notifications?
You might miss certain notifications if the application isn’t allowed to run in the background constantly.
This issue can occur if the email account isn’t pinned to the start menu.
The app might be configured not to show notifications.
What can I do if Windows Mail notifications are not working?
1. Allow the Calendar app to run in the background
Open the Start Menu and then click on Settings.
In the Setting window, click on Privacy.
Click on Background apps, and enable the Let apps run in the background
Click on the Choose which apps can run in the background option, locate the Mail and Calendar app and then turn it On.
Exit Settings.
2. Pin email account(s) to Start menu
Launch the Mailapp.
Right-click on the desired email account.
On the list of options, select Pin to Start.
If you have other email accounts on the Mailapp, repeat the procedure for each of them.
There you go, these are two simple solutions that you can use to solve the problems with Mailapp notifications.
Origin is one of the best alternatives to the Steam gaming client. However, some users have said that a Your Origin client is too old error message appears when they try to launch games (especially Battlefield) from Origin.
Affected users of the EA Origin client were vocal about the issue at hand.
To the point, now I am trying to run a Battlefield 1 trial. When I press play, I get a notification saying the game won’t run ‘Origin client is too old.’
Read about the applicable solutions below.
Should I update my Origin client?
1. Reinstall the Origin Client
Launch the Run accessory with the Windows key + R hotkey.
Input ‘appwiz.cpl’ in the Open box. Press the OK button to open the window shown directly below.
Select Origin in the software list.
Click the Uninstall button, and select the Yes option to confirm.
Restart Windows after uninstalling Origin.
Click Windows on the Get the latest version of Origin page, here.
Then open the Origin installer to add the latest version of the software to Windows.
2. Check that Origin Updates Are Turned On
Origin will automatically update itself so long as the Automatically update Origin option is selected. To turn on automatic Origin updates, open the gaming client and click Origin at the top left of the software’s window.
Click Application Settings on the Origin menu.
Then toggle the Automatically update Origin setting on.
Close the Origin software. Thereafter, Origin will get updated when restarted, which should resolve the error.
3. Upgrade to Windows 10
Windows XP and Vista users will probably need to upgrade to Windows 10 (or at least 7) to fix the Your Origin client is too old error. As Origin no longer supports those platforms, XP and Vista users can’t utilize the most updated versions of the gaming client. Windows 10 Home is currently retailing at $139 on the Microsoft website.
If you stumble across the IGOProxy64 error when opening Origin, this guide will help you fix the problem.
There aren’t that many confirmed fixes for “Your Origin client is too old” error. Uninstalling and then reinstalling Origin to ensure that it’s the most updated version will usually resolve the issue for most players. However, any players who have fixed the “Origin client is too old” issue with alternative resolutions are welcome to share their fixes below.
On the eve of E3 2019, images of Microsoft’s new built from the ground up Xbox app have begun surfacing on the internet.
First spotted by Microsoft sleuther the Walking Cat aka @h0x0d on Twitter, showcases more fluent design and appears ready to support the company’s Xbox Game Pass push.
Other tidbits about the app that have found light include its codename Garrison, its Win32 architecture implying that Microsoft will be shelving its UWP version for its seemingly older design and its ability to download and install Game Pass games directly to PCs from within the app.
Perhaps, the most eyebrow-raising feature of the new Xbox app is its Electron nature as reported by Windows Central. While users will get a new Xbox app with better game-related integration from chat to download features, the app apparently will be a rather heavy piece of software.
Zac Bowden of Windows Central is reporting via Twitter that the app reaches Chrome levels of memory consumption.
The new Xbox app is a heavy boi. And it wants to set itself to auto-start with your PC. PLEASE. pic.twitter.com/MqAa1tv97R
Granted, the app is in beta and can only be accessed with a redemption code from the Windows Store, so there is time for the app to develop.
Chances are Microsoft shows off the app at this years E3, unveils an Insider program to help test and tweak the app until its official rollout perhaps sometime later this year.
PowerShell is an extremely powerful tool, and many users wonder what the Get-MpComputerStatus command does.
In case you’re not familiar with this tool, we have a great guide that explains what is PowerShell, so we encourage you to read it before using this command.
Now that you’re familiarized yourself with PowerShell, let’s see how we can use this command on our PC.
What is Get-MpComputerStatus?
Get-MpComputerStatus is a PowerShell cmdlet.
It’s used to get the status of the anti-malware software on your PC.
You can use Get-MpComputerStatus on a remote computer to check antimalware status.
What are Get-MpComputerStatus properties?
-AsJob – Runs the cmdlet as a background job.
-CimSession – Run the cmdlet on a remote computer.
-ThrottleLimit – Specifies the maximum number of concurrent operations.
How do I check my Defender status with Get-MpComputerStatus?
Use PowerShell
To do so, open the search box with the Windows key + S hotkey.
Input PowerShell in the Type here to search box.
Right-click Windows PowerShell and select its Run as administrator option.
Input the following and press Return: Get-MpComputerStatus
PowerShell will then display a list of Windows Defender properties as shown directly below.
Make sure that the following properties are enabled to ensure that Windows Defender is working:
AntispywareEnabled
AntivirusEnabled
IoavProtectionEnabled
NISEnabled
OnAccessProtectionEnabled
RealTimeProtectionEnabled
As you can see, this command is pretty simple, and it will give you the status of Windows Defender on your PC or a remote one.
What do you do when you’re starting a business, or you’re self employed and can’t afford an accountant? You find the best small business accounting software to meet your budget and needs.
In this article, we will present you the best software for accounting for those who are self employed.
Best software to manage finances as a self employed person
FreshBooks
FreshBooks is an accounting software package developed by 2ndsite and it offers cloud-based accounting tools that manage invoices, expenses and time management.
The interface is quite simple, and you can easily access invoices, estimates, customers, expenses, projects, and time tracking.
From the main page, you can also view pending entries, total profit, expenses, and access advanced reports from the main page.
Additional information such as your profile, company profile, app, and bank additions are also available and the service also allows you to manage multiple businesses.
The Invoice section of the allows you to view past invoices as well as invoices sent to you or from you. This feature also allows you to view the status of each invoice which is quite useful. However, this service doesn’t offer double-entry accounting.
FreshBooks client information is easily accessible from the dashboard and you can view customer contact details through what looks like digital business cards.
When you add a new customer you can add their email address, company name, and phone number. In addition, you can view all interactions with that client from this section.
Even if it does not have the functionality, such as double entry, which larger companies may need, this does not mean it should be overlooked.
Ease of use alone should be an important factor to consider when deciding which accounting platform is right for your business.
FreshBooks offers a 30-day free trial so users can try it before engaging in a monthly package.
QuickBooks Online is geared towards small and medium-sized businesses and it offers local and cloud-based solutions. The platform includes sales, payroll, expenses, reports, invoices, and taxes.
The interface is quite simple and you can see the company name, logo, invoices, expenses, bank accounts, sales, profits and losses from the main screen.
If needed, you can choose to hide any financial information displayed. QuickBooks also has a convenient tip feature that drives you to start billing, pay employees, track time, connect with an accountant, and view profits. Of course, you can disable this feature if you want.
As for available information, you can access banking, sales, expenses, workers, reports, taxes, and accounting from the left side of the dashboard.
QuickBooks offers a wide range of reports, and all reports are divided into several categories, so you can easily manage them. If needed, you can also create favorite reports in order to access them quickly.
Sales transactions are also easily accessible. These include estimates, non-invoiced, expired activities, open invoices, and payments in the last 30 days.
Once you have finished editing the invoice, you can preview it or print it. Invoices can be sent immediately or saved to be sent later. You can also create periodic invoices.
It’s worth mentioning that invoices also support customization, and you can add the payroll to the package for an additional monthly fee.
With its well-structured dashboard and easy-to-use features, QuickBooks is an excellent accounting solution for small businesses, so feel free to try it out.
Xero is another great service for small business and just like our previous entries, it’s available on the majority of platforms, both desktop, and mobile.
The service supports invoicing allowing you to create personalized and professional invoices. If needed, you can also create repeating invoices or send multiple invoices simultaneously. The service also has an inventory feature allowing you to keep track of all your items.
Xero has bank connections feature allowing you to access your bank information and get a better view of your transactions. The service also has a powerful dashboard allowing you to quickly view important information.
It’s worth mentioning that this service offers multiple layers of security, so you can choose which data you want to show. Of course, two-step authentication is also available. To make sure that your data is secured, all the information stored by Xero is encrypted, so users without a password won’t be able to view it.
Another great feature is the ability to pay bills directly from Xero, and you can monitor your expenses and receipts online with ease.
Overall, Xero is a great service, so you might want to try it out.
Do you get an error message saying Sorry we’re having trouble linking your Microsoft account whenever you want to play a Steam game? You are not the only one having this issue.
This error can be extremely frustrating if it pops up constantly whenever you want to play your favorite games on Steam. It is usually produced by a loss of connectivity while signing up to your Microsoft account, a power outage, or even system file corruption in some cases. This error has been taken into account by Microsoft, but an official fix hasn’t been released yet.
For the reasons mentioned above, in this article, we will explore some of the best ways to deal with this annoying error, and get you back to your favorite games in no time. Read on to find out more.
Whenever I try to link my account it gives me an error. Anybody able to help me out?
Error message:
Sorry! We are having trouble linking your Microsoft account. If you continue to see this error please go to www.rockstargames.com/support.
How to fix Sorry we’re having trouble linking your Microsoft account Steam error
1. Make sure you’re connected to the Internet
Press Win + X keys on your keyboard, and select Settings.
Inside the settings window, choose Network and Internet.
In the Status tab, you will see a message telling you if you are connected or not. If you’re not connected, start troubleshooting your connection.
2. Check for game maintenance
Check if the game you’re trying to run has any issues.
Visit the developer’s forums or social media page and check for any maintenance or issues.
If the problem is related to the game itself, you’ll have to wait for developers to address it.
In this article, we explored some fixes regarding the Having trouble linking your Microsoft account error message when trying to play a game on Steam. This issue is caused by a faulty update between your Microsoft account and Steam account.
Please feel free to let us know if this article helped you in any way, by using the comment section found below.
The action-adventure genre gets a new title, namely A Plague Tale: Innocence, and in this article, we’ll show you how to fix Plague Tale: Innocence Bugs on your Windows 10 PC.
Players have reported random crashes, black screens, and ultra-wide settings issues while playing the game. But here are a few solutions that might help you with these problems.
How to fix A Plague Tale: Innocence issues?
1. Ultra-wide fix
Use a Hex Editor to open the Game.exefile.
Replace the one of the values depending on your resolution:
39 8E E3 3F with the 8E E3 18 40 for the 3440×1440 resolution
8E E3 18 40 to 26 B4 17 40 for the 2560×1080
8E E3 18 40 to 9A 99 19 40 for the 3840×1600 screen resolution.
2. Black screen fix
Start the game in Windowed Mode.
Alternatively set your resolution to 1080p.
You can also press Alt + Enter to go into the Windowed mode.
Select 3D Settings, then turn off the Dynamic Super Sampling.
When faced with FPS drops, try lowering the image quality, change your graphics quality to Medium from High.
Or alternatively you can try this:
Go to your Nvidia Control Panel.
Select Manage 3D Settings and select A Plague Tale from the Program Settings and set the Power Management to Prefer Maximum Power.
Save your changes and exit.
4. Memory fix
Go to Control Panel and select System and Security and then click on System.
Now you’re going to click on Advanced System Settings, select the Virtual Memory window, uncheck Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.
Now enter the custom values and save the changes.
5. Launch fix
Open up your Steam client.
Within the Library section, right-click on the A Plague Tale: Innocence game and click on Properties from the menu.
Now select the Localfiles tab and click on the Verify integrity of game files.
After this is complete, try running the game again.
There you go, 5 simple solutions that should fix common A Plague Tale: Innocence bugs on your PC. Feel free to try them all and let us know which solutions worked for you.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a professional working in an office space or a home user, a good router is a must.
And, while the majority of routers will work with Windows 10, there’s always a good reason to keep up with the technology standards and switch to something faster, more reliable, and capable.
Especially if you need a good router for gaming on or have a multitude of devices that crave a stable connection, even over distance.
Today, we bring you a list of the best routers in 5 different categories that are fully compatible with Windows 10. Learn more about them and make an informed choice.
For homes with high levels of traffic, the Linksys AC1900 should be the best overall router that works with Windows 10.
The Linksys AC1900 offers the best router for multiple users to connect a maximum of 12 devices without causing latency or decreasing speed.
With a dual-band, wireless router users can easily connect multiple devices even for high-rise building aided by beamforming technology.
Other exceptional features the Linksys AC1900 router offers include faster speed streaming while using MIMO (multiple users) technologies.
The dual-band is set at 2.4GHZ and 5 GHz bands delivering approximately 600 Mbps and 1300 Mbps respectively. And with Amazon’s Alexa functionality user gets any question answered instantly.
The ASUS AC3100 T-C88U is arguably the best gaming-oriented router that works with Windows 10. Every gamer should appreciate the ruggedness of this router built on the WTFast game accelerator for the best gaming.
Gaming requires a lot of bandwidth but especially low latency. The ASUS 8 LAN ports, 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 3.0 and 2.0 standard ports make data transfer fast and efficient.
Using a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, a 512 MB memory there is no limit to what a gamer can achieve.
And to provide convenience the ASUS AC3100 T-AC88U allows the user to work from anywhere within the home or office. It can extensively cover up to 5,000 square feet.
It has a secure network using Artificial intelligence for network protection and Mesh Wi-Fi systems to keep user data safe always.
Netgear is the best wider coverage router, a reliable brand offering an assortment of the top Wide Coverage Wi-Fi routers money can buy. It provides users with bundles of exciting Wi-Fi-powered features.
Additionally, it has an easy-to-install setup, and the Netgear Orbi provides a Wi-Fi Router and Satellite Extender in one single product.
Its MESH technology works with a tri-band system to improve signal reach and maintain signal consistency anywhere. Other unique benefits include its extended reach of 4,000 square feet with room for further extension.
The Netgear Orbi works perfectly with the dual-band coverage at 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ. The Guest capability allows for guests to access your Wi-Fi network without the need to share and compromise your password.
Also, it comes with built-in antivirus powered by Bitdefender for real-time protection against all threats.
Streaming with the Netgear Nighthawk X10 on 820.11ac, with quad streaming and Wave 2, Wi-Fi connectivity becomes a lot more fun.
We’re looking at the best router that works with Windows 10 that allows for multiple 4K streaming at top speed.
This is made possible with the quad-core processor of 1.7GHz Quad-core transferring as much as 7,2Gbps. The Netgear X10 uses QoS0 priority technology to determine bandwidth and data allocation for each device or application.
QoS system ensures 1.7 GHz quad-core provides faster signals for streaming. The Mu-MIMO technology (Multiple-user, multiple-input, multiple-output systems) also aids better live streaming using upload without buffering.
Also, the Nighthawk X10 works perfectly for small and larger home or office settings. With the Nighthawk app installing the device is rather easy.
It also incorporates a user interface for managing internet activities – access, checking internet speed, etc. The user also can enjoy additional media operations and storage for other accessories and the 8 Ethernet ports.
If you’re looking for the best overall router that won’t deplete your budget, look no further than TP-Link AC1200 Archer C50.
This dual-band router maintains a stable network at 867 Mbps at 5GHz and 300 Mbps at 2.4GHz using Signal Sustain Technology throughput.
Its network is strong enough with low latency to guarantee reliable streaming for most regular users.
The TP-Link Tether app allows you to control and easily set up AC1200, while Alexa compatibility provides you with voice-control capabilities.
Additionally, the TP-Link AC1200 Archer C50 comes with one USB 2.0 port, removable antennas, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, plus a bandwidth controller (IP-based).
While it might not necessarily be the best product on the market, it does offer a pocket-friendly option to surf the web, stream videos, and gaming.
Which one of these routers is the perfect fit for you? Do you happen to know of another great product that we should include in the list? Please let us know in the comment section below.
New versions of Windows bring various changes, and many are wondering if Windows 10 Enterprise can join a domain.
This is a valid question, especially because many reported that the join domain option is missing on their PC. Join us while we take a closer look at this feature and explain what it does.
Which versions of Windows 10 can join a domain?
The following versions of Windows 10 support domain join:
Pro
Education
Pro for Workstations
Enterprise
Can Windows 10 Enterprise or Pro join a domain?
Can Windows 10 Pro join a domain?
Yes, Windows 10 Pro comes with the Domain feature and allows you to join a domain in multiple ways. Here is how to do it:
Click on Start and select Settings.
Click on System.
Open the About tab.
Under About, click on the Join a Domain button.
Next, provide the Domain name and click Next.
It will ask you to enter the user credentials to join the domain. If you don’t have the login details, ask your administrator for the same. Enter the details and click OK.
Click on Next.
Windows will ask you to restart the PC to apply the changes. Click on Restart now.
After the reboot enter the login details provided by the administrator to log in and access the domain.
To be able to Join a domain, the administrator must add you as the user first to the domain.
Can Windows 10 Enterprise join a domain?
Yes, similar to Windows 10 Pro, the Enterprise edition users can also join the Windows Active Directory. During the initial setup, make sure you select the Join a domain option. If not, follow the steps given for Windows 10 Pro to join a domain manually.
If the Join a Domain option is missing in Windows 10 Enterprise, follow these steps to join a domain instead:
Click on Start and select Settings.
Open Accounts.
Click on Access work or school tab.
Click on the Connect button.
Enter the domain name and click Next.
Now you can set up the account and join the domain.
Make sure you restart the system before trying to login to the user account again.
After doing that, you should be able to join the domain without issues.
Microsoft provides the join a domain option on three versions of Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro, Windows Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education.
If you are running the Windows 10 Education version on your computer, you should be able to join a domain. Follow the steps given for the Enterprise or Pro version above to join a domain.
As you can see, all versions of Windows 10 except the Home version. However, this doesn’t mean that domains don’t experience issues. We covered error occurred while attempting to join the domain in our previous guide, so be sure to check it out.
Do you use domains on Windows 10? Let us know in the comments below.
Microsoft stopped including the Windows Live Essentials suite with the Windows 10 OS and retired some of the bundled software in 2017. However, interested users can still install Windows Live Essentials on their Windows 10 computer. That said, some users have reported that Windows Live Essentials does not install on Windows 10 for some reason.
One user shared concerns about the problem at hand.
“Hi Team, Unable to install Windows Live 2012 into Windows 10 & Windows 8.1(Error-0X800C0006) Looking solution for this.”
Learn how to solve this by following the instructions below.
How to install Windows Live Essentials on Windows 10?
1. Install US Language Pack
Click on Start and select Settings.
Click on Time and Language.
From the left pane click on the Language tab.
Click on Add a Langauge.
Type and select the English United States and click Next.
Check “Install language pack and set as my Windows display language” option and click on Install.
Wait for the Windows to download and install the language packs on your system.
Once successfully installed, reboot the system. After the restart check if the English US is installed.
Now try to run the Windows Live Essentials installer and check for any improvements.
2. Install Windows Live Essential from the Offline Installer
On your browser go to Windows Live Essential Archive link, here.
Wait for the download to finish.
After the download is complete, open the folder where the installer is saved.
Right-click on the Windows Essentials Installer and select Run as Administrator.
If the error was due to a corrupted installer, this should help you install the suite successfully.
3. Uninstall Live Essentials
Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type control and press OK to open the Control Panel.
Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
Find Live Essentials and other related programs like Windows Live Messenger etc.
Uninstall all the programs related to the Windows Essentials and Live Essentials.
Now run the Windows Live Essentials installer once again and check if the error is resolved.
If the issue persists, try to clean the Junk/Leftover Essentials files using a software uninstaller.
4. Delete the Windows Live Folder
Open “File Explorer”.
Navigate to the following location: C: -> Program Files (x86) -> Windows Live
Right-click on the Windows Live Mail folder and select delete.
Windows Live Mail comes as a part of Live Essentials. So, if you have the older folder undeleted, it will create issues with the installation.
5. Install .NET Framework 3.5
Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type Control and press OK to open the Control Panel.
Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
Click on “Turn Windows features on or off”.
In the Windows Features window, select “.NET Framework 3.5“.
Click OK. If prompted to confirm the action, click Yes.
Restart your Windows computer and run the Windows Live Essentials installer and check for any improvements.
6. Other Solutions to Try
Before the installation, disconnect the WiFi and make sure you are not connected to the internet and try again.
Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update and Security > Windows Security > Firewall and Network Protection. Click on the Active Network and Turn Off Windows Firewall.
Your Registry Editor is one of the most powerful utilities on Microsoft Windows OS. This makes it quite a pickle when regedit is not saving.
However, you are not alone; many Windows 10 users have complained of the same problem. Let us help you through it this article.
Why won’t regedit save changes?
If regedit is not saving, the below factors are likely to have caused the problem:
Permissions – Like many other powerful Windows utilities, the Registry Editor requires administrative privileges. So, if you are logged in with a regular account, you may now be able to use the tool successfully.
Corrupted registry – Even with the correct permissions, if you log into a corrupted registry, you cannot carry out many functions, including saving changes made.
System protection – You may have enabled system protection on your device, which means you cannot change the registry.
GP Settings – Group policy controls many things on computers and networks. It is possible that a setting is restricting the modification of registry values.
Antivirus software – This software is essential for system protection but can restrict certain computer activities.
We will now show you a few essential solutions to get through regedit not saving.
What can I do if regedit is not saving?
1. Update permissions
Press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
If you get a User Account Control dialog box, select OK.
Open the location of the key you want to change in the Registry Editor.
Right-click on the key and select Permissions...
Select Advanced.
If your user is not the owner, choose Change.
Type your user name in the Enter the object name to select box, click Check Names, and press OK.
Now you should have your name displayed as owner.
If you want to take ownership of the subkeys, check the box next to Replace owner on subcontainers and objects, and select Apply.
Press the Disable inheritance button if it is available, then click Add.
Click Select a principal in the Permission Entry window.
In the Enter the object name to select, enter your name, select Check names, and click OK.
In the Permission Entry window under Basic permission, check the box next to Full control, then click OK.
If you want to apply the same permission rules to all the subkeys, check the box next to Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object and click OK.
If you remove your permission, uncheck the Full control box or remove your name from the Group or user namesbox.
After the permissions are updated, you can save entries or changes to the Registry Editor.
2. Run an SFC scan
Press Windows + R, type CMD and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
Type the script below and hit Enter. SFC /scannow
Wait for the scan to complete and check that the problem has been fixed.
As an alternative, you can always use a dedicated solution to repair this Registry issue and solve it once and for all.
3. Disable antivirus
Click on the hidden access arrow in the Taskbar.
Click on your antivirus icon, hover over Avast shields Control and select Disable for 10 minutes (This step varies for different antivirus software).
Try changing and saving a regedit key to see if the fix worked.
As you can see, this problem, like most registry issues, can be fixed with a few clicks. Note that we have not written the solutions in any particular order, and we expect that you try what seems most appropriate to your situation.
We hope that our article helped you to solve the saving issues. If you found this article useful, please comment in the comment section below.
Do you constantly get the BS Player cannot save configuration file error when trying to watch a movie, or listen to music using BS Player? You are not alone. A wide range of users has reported having the same issue.
Here’s what one affected user had to say on the dedicated forum.
I had a recent virus infection on my computer, and at the time it started, I started getting the same message when I start bsplayer, during playback, and when I close bsplayer: Can’t Save Configuration File! Please reinstall with default settings or choose folder with write permission.
Learn how to resolve this error with the two solutions we provided below.
What to do if BS Player is unable to save configuration file?
1. Allow BS Player to write Configuration files
Open up the Windows Explorer, and navigate to the installation folder of your BS Player (usually found in C: >Program Files x86 folder).
Scroll through the list of folders, and find the folder called Webteh.
Right-click on it, and select Properties.
Check the Write box in the General tab.
In the Properties window, select the Security tab.
Modify the permissions for all users of your PC to allow Full control.
Click Ok.
2. Reinstall BS Player
In the Windows Search bar, type Control and open Control Panel.
Choose Uninstall a program.
Uninstall BS Player.
Navigate to C: > Program Files (x86) and delete the Webteh folder. You’ll need the administrative permission to do this.
Navigate to the Webteh website, here, and download BS Player again.
Run the installer as admin and check for improvements.
In a press conference in New Delhi, Dell launched Latitude 7400 2-in-1, the world’s smallest commercial 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop, in India. The laptop was unveiled earlier this year at CES 2019.
Incidentally, 2019 is the year Latitude, the company’s portfolio of enterprise notebooks, celebrates 25 years. The company claims that with Latitude 7400 2-in-1, it has re-imagined the 7000 series for Latitude in terms of design, technology, and legacy.
The new Latitude 7400 2-in-1 is the world’s first PC to use a proximity sensor enabled by Intel Context Sensing Technology. It features ExpressSign-in which detects user presence, wakes the system, and immediately scans for facial recognition to log in with Windows Hello. When the user steps away, the Latitude locks itself to preserve battery life and ensure security.
There’s also ExpressConnect that links the device to the best Wi-Fi available and provide faster data transfer than a conventional antenna. With ExpressCharge, users can recharge the battery life to 80% in just one hour while the laptop offers up to 24 hours on a single charge.
The Latitude 7400 2-in-1 sports a drop-hinge design with a 4-sided narrow border Full HD 14-inch display. It’s finished in a new Titan Gray machined aluminum with a hairline brushed design and diamond-cut edges. The magnesium alloy bottom cover is coated in soft-touch paint that feels great to carry.
The new Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 is now available for enterprise customers with prices starting at INR 135,000.
While journalists debate the livelihood of Microsoft’s UWP development platform, it seems real-world users and developers are still seeing benefit from it, for the time being.
A developer by the name of Sergio Pedri just unveiled his new UWP Reddit client, via his Twitter handle @SergioPedri.
Presenting Legere, a brand new Reddit client built from scratch in UWP. It's the result of 5 months of hard work and I'm super excited to be finally able to share it with everyone! I hope you guys will enjoy using it! Get it here: https://t.co/o3s8IJQ9to#fluentfriday#Windows10pic.twitter.com/yW1OrlKqLV
The app dubbed Legere appears to make full use of the user-facing feature set for both Windows 10 and Reddit by including:
multiple user profiles
background notifications
live tiles
Windows Timeline integration
Jump List support
markdown syntax highlight
live tile preview
MyTube compact overlay mode integration for videos and more…
With only a brief hands-on experience, the app feels swift, well thought and makes very good use of animations, overlays and acrylic highlights in its windowed presentation. The settings options are relatively extensive putting the user in control of NSFW filters, theme colors, how web links are rendered, user tag searches, wallpapers, and more.
As some of the original Reddit clients are left seemingly development abandoned or showing their age, I would recommend giving this new client a few minutes of your time.
As E3 2019 is right around the corner, Google tried to get ahead of everyone else by opening up pre-orders for the Stadia Founder’s Edition yesterday. The game streaming service will launch in November 14 in 14 markets, and early adopters will be able to play Destiny 2 and all of its content on the next-gen gaming platform right at launch
Stadia is Google’s first big foray into gaming, and the company really faces an uphill battle. However, with years of experience with Google Play games, YouTube, and other cloud services, Google definitely has the chops to succeed in this new game streaming revolution.
For now, though, Stadia and other game streaming services may only be targeting a niche market as the bandwidth requirements are quite high. To access Stadia, you’ll need at least 10Mbps down to enjoy a 720p stream at 60 FPS, 20Mbps for 1080p with HDR and 5.1 surround sound, and 35Mbps to reach 4K quality. PC Gamer recently did the math, and it looks like playing Stadia games in 4K will use up to 1TB of data in 65 hours, which is a lot.
It’s still early days for game streaming technology
To be clear, Stadia won’t be the first game streaming service on the market this year: There are already competent solutions such as Shadow, NVIDIA Geforce Now, or even Sony’s PlayStation Now. However, Google wants to make Stadia available on any devices including smartphones, and the service will also have deep synergies with YouTube, which should become a great marketing tool for Stadia.
As Microsoft, Amazon, and even Verizon are also planning to launch their own game streaming services, Google couldn’t really afford not to be in this market. It’s still early days for game streaming: despite launching in 2015 (with an open beta starting in 2014), Sony recently revealed that PlayStation Now currently has 700,000 subscribers worldwide, with existing capacity investments only supporting a 5 million subscriber base.
If many people expected Stadia to be a subscription service a la Netflix, the service’s business model is slightly more complex and interesting than that. This year, early adopters will have to ways to try Stadia:
By subscribing to Stadia Pro ($9.99/month), which will provide access to Destiny 2 and a catalog of older games playable in 4K at 60FPS with 5.1 Surround sound.
By purchasing the $129 Stadia Founder’s Edition, which includes a Chromecast Ultra to access the service on a TV, Google’s Stadia controller, and three months of subscription to Stadia Pro.
The Stadia’s Founder edition will include Google’s Stadia Controller and a Chromecast Ultra.
It’s still not clear what other games will be included in the Stadia Pro subscription except Destiny 2, but other AAA games such as Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey will be available for purchase separately. Yes, Stadia will have its own digital game store, and Google explained yesterday that all purchased games will remain playable once a Stadia Pro subscription has ended.
Next year, Google also plans to make Stadia free for everyone with “Stadia Base,” a free tier allowing gamers to play all purchased games in the Stadia Store at 1080p 60FPS with stereo sound. This was one of the big surprises from yesterday’s Stadia Connect event, and this will pretty much make Stadia an open platform where everyone can buy games and stream them on a TV with a Chromecast Ultra, a PC with Google Chrome, or mobile devices (Google will only support its latest Pixel devices at launch).
Stadia is the first next-gen gaming platform
If we often used “next-gen” to qualify the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles, these devices aren’t really next gen. The truth is, there are still way too many games on consoles that are locked to 30FPS, even on the more powerful Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro consoles. 4K was probably the wrong target for this console generation, as most gamers probably prefer to play at a solid 60FPS at 1080p than at 4K with a frustrating 30FPS cap.
Current consoles also still using slow hard drives, and game updates can take forever if you have a slow Internet connection. With Stadia, all your games will be running in the cloud, no installation or updates required, so you’ll be able to play your games instantly. More interesting, Stadia will make it possible to start playing on a device and then pick up where you left off on another device, which is pretty much Xbox Play Anywhere pushed to the next level.
In terms of hardware specs, Stadia will be the first true next-gen gaming platform with more than 10 teraflops of computing power (the Xbox One X only delivers six teraflops), making it possible to play all Stadia games in 4K at 60 FPS. Stadia will also offer the ability to play games in local multiplayer, and the platform will also support crossplay with other platforms. Yesterday, we learned that Destiny 2, a launch title for Stadia, will also offer cross-save support with PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
On paper, it looks like Microsoft’s Project xCloud will offer an “inferior” gaming experience compared to Google Stadia. For now, Microsoft is just putting existing Xbox One consoles in server blades, and it looks like the software giant is currently using the ageing Xbox One S console for xCloud, and not the more powerful Xbox One X, as seen in the video below.
“We’ve architected a new customizable blade that can host the component parts of multiple Xbox One consoles, as well as the associated infrastructure supporting it. We will scale those custom blades in datacenters across Azure regions over time,” explained Kareem Choudhry, Corporate Vice President, Gaming Cloud at Microsoft. Using existing Xbox consoles to build the Project xCloud infrastructure will make the service compatible with all existing Xbox One games, but the problem with that approach is that games running on xCloud will likely run exactly like their console versions, with 30FPS caps and 900p resolution here and there.
Stadia will have some pretty good games at launch
With Nintendo succeeding to get many developers to port their games on the relatively underpowered Nintendo Switch, it wasn’t clear if Google would be able to do the same with Stadia, which is a Linux-based platform. However, Google exceeded our expectations by announcing several recent AAA games for Stadia such as Borderlands 3 and Metro: Exodus, two games that are timed-exclusives on the Epic Games Store on PC. You can add Mortal Kombat 11 and Rage 2 to the list of recent games, in addition to the upcoming Wolfenstein: Young Blood and the fighting game Samurai Showdown.
When you add Destiny 2 and all of its content to the mix, it’s clear that Stadia will have a better selection of games than what Epic Games currently has on its Epic Games Store on PC. For Mac or Linux users, Stadia should be a great solution for playing games that may never be released on these platforms.
Google already announced many high-profile parters for Stadia.
Of course, there are still some big omissions such as Minecraft, Fortnite, PUBG, Rocket League, Call of Duty, or GTA V, but Google already managed to get many publishers on board including Bethesda, Ubisoft, EA, Capcom, and Rockstar Games. Google said that they will frequently share updates about new games coming to the Stadia Store and the Stadia Pro catalog, and you can expect regular “Stadia Connect” events just like Microsoft has its own Inside Xbox monthly livestreams.
Microsoft may need a free tier for Project xCloud
We still don’t know what business model Microsoft is planning for Project xCloud, but the Redmond giant may really need an answer to the free “Stadia Base” tier coming next year. As a matter of fact, maybe the upcoming launch of Project xCloud is a good opportunity for Microsoft to revamp its various Xbox subscription services.
A regular point of criticism I’ve seen during this console generation is that online multiplayer on consoles still requires an online subscription. On Xbox One, Microsoft also requires an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play free-to-play games like Fortnite, something that Sony doesn’t require on the PlayStation 4 (online multiplayer was also free on PlayStation 3). This may well be one of the reasons why the PS4 managed to outsell Microsoft’s Xbox One by quite a wide margin during this console generation.
If Microsoft’s Project xCloud service requires an additional Xbox Live Gold subscription to play multiplayer games, I think this would be a huge mistake. I’d say it’s time for Microsoft to finally make Xbox Live multiplayer free for everyone, as there’s no reason to make Xbox users pay for something that’s now free on other platforms, including Windows 10, and of course Google Stadia.
Microsoft is expected to open public trials for Project xCloud later this year, and we hope to hear more details during the Xbox media briefing this Sunday, June 9 at E3. We all remember the disastrous Xbox One launch, with Microsoft asking $500 for the OG Xbox One with its bundled Kinect, while in reality the console was slightly underpowered compared to the cheaper PlayStation 4. Microsoft may have a superior global cloud infrastucture with Azure, as well as more content to offer on xCloud compared to the competition, but this won’t matter if the service isn’t as accessible as Google Stadia and its free tier launching next year.
Do you think Project xCloud could be dead on arrival if there’s no free option to stream your already purchased games, like on Google Stadia? Sound off in the comments below.
Starting today, you can get great deals on games available on Xbox One. On Twitter, Larry Hryb, Xbox’s Major Nelson, announced the E3 2019 sale begins today, June 7 and lasts until June 17, 2019. With E3 2019 just around the corner, this sale is dubbed as “the greatest Xbox deals of the year,” you can save big on Xbox One games, controllers, and even get $100 off the Xbox One X.
To celebrate #E32019, from 07 to 17 June, Xbox is having the greatest Xbox deals of the year, where you’ll find discounts on hundreds of games, accessories, and console bundles. I'll post the complete list of digital titles on sale when they go live https://t.co/YFfpkAHhLQpic.twitter.com/DJaD10fyrG
— Larry Hryb ????????☁ (@majornelson) June 3, 2019
As noted in a post on his blog, Major Nelson details over 500 Xbox games and DLC that is available in the E3 2019 sale. Every day, a new Xbox game, Xbox One accessory, or even an Xbox One console will get a massive price cut. Today, you can pick up Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare – Digital Deluxe Edition for 50% off. Regularly priced at $99.99, the Xbox One game deal includes two games: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered for Xbox One.
Other featured Xbox One games in today’s sale include Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and KINGDOM HEARTS III for savings of up to 70% off. These deals are too good to pass up!
Users have reported situations in which Gmail cannot send emails and instead displays the Delivery incompleteerror message.
This automated reply shows a message saying, There was a temporary problem delivering your message with various self-explanatory errors following. It also lists the response from the remote server, but all this information is usually not helpful.
So, keep reading to find the solutions!
How do I fix incomplete delivery in Gmail?
Before we start with the slightly trickier ones, here are a few quick solutions:
Sign out of Gmail and then log back in.
Try again in a few hours if the Gmail server or the recipient’s email service provider is down. You can use Downdetector to verify the same.
Make sure the credentials entered are correct. Sometimes, the Delivery incomplete message in Gmail appears when users enter their address instead of the recipient.
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Avoid batch messages
Avoiding batch messages to a multitude of recipients also causes this error. The server might determine this is spam mail and prevent sending it. This will lead to the Delivery incomplete error in Gmail due to the quota being over.
To avoid this, we suggest limiting the number of recipients in a batch.
If this causes the error, you’ll see the Recipient server did not accept our requests.This means that, most likely, their server prevents the delivery, recognizing the message as spam.
2. Check the external email storage space
Alternatively, you should check your external email storage space, which is obvious if you get the Space Shortage error. If you are redirecting emails from an external email account, ensure it has enough storage space.
After clearing some space, the redirecting should work as intended and without further issues.
3. Remove attachments and suspicious links from your emails
Confirm that there are no suspicious links and attachments, especially when sending a batch of emails to different recipients.
This also occasionally invokes the Recipient server did not accept our requestsfor possible spam.
Verifying the email address, checking the server status, limiting the number of recipients, and removing suspicious links or attachments are all solutions to the Delivery incomplete error in Gmail.
Before you leave, check some quick tips to speed up Gmail if it’s running slow.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
Do you get the Server execution failed Outlook Applicationerror on your Windows 10 PC every time you want to run Outlook? You are not the only one experiencing issues in this area. A big number of users have reported this error in the past few years, and nobody seems to know why it happens for sure.
Some of them shared their concerns with others.
One of our client get the error “Server execution failed” while sending emails from our application. I guess it is happenning when it is issuing CreateObject(“Outlook.Application”). They says that it happens since they move the application to another server. Do anybody have an idea?
Learn why the error occurs and how to fix it below.
Why does Outlook keep showing Server execution failed on start?
1. What causes the Server execution failed error in Outlook
Even though different users have believed that they found out the exact source of this problem, it is hard to pinpoint what causes the Server execution failed Outlook Applicationerror when starting Outlook.
Some users believe what causes it is simple incompatibility problem between the version of Outlook and the Windows version you’re using, and others believe it is running a Virtual Studio as admin when accessing Outlook.
2. Check if your Microsoft Office Suite is updated
Open any Office application, and click on Account
This will open up a new window, in which you will be able to see the exact version of the software and any recently performed updates
3. Check to see if your version of Outlook is compatible with Windows 10
Outlook 2010 is not compatible with Windows 10, and this results in the error message we mentioned above. If you are using the Windows 10 operating system, we suggest that you update it to Outlook 2013.
This seems to be a resolution for some users.
4. Reinstall Office on your PC or server
Click on Cortana search bar, type in ‘Add or remove programs’, and select the top result.
In the newly opened window, search for the Microsoft Office Suite, select it and click Uninstall
After that, download the latest Office version from the official website and install it on your PC.
The Windows Time service is a Microsoft service that provides clock synchronization for the Windows OS. If your device is showing wrong time and you are sure that it is not a time zone issue you may want to make sure that the Windows Time Service is working correctly before applying any fixes.
The Windows Time Service (W32Time) is implemented in the W32Time.dll file. At times, the service may stop working, leaving you wondering if the issue is with your computer or it is a network issue.
In this article, we are going to list a couple of tips to diagnose the Windows time service so you’ll be able to confirm whether the service is working as intended or not.
Steps to check if Windows Time service is running
1. Check Windows Time Service Running
First thing you should do to diagnose the Windows Time service is to check if the Windows Time service is running in the Services window. Here is how to do it:
Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type services.msc and click OK to open Services.
In the services window, locate Windows Time service.
Right-click on Windows Time service and select Properties.
Click on the Stop button.
Now click on the Start button.
Click Apply > OK to save the changes.
Close the Services window and proceed to check the Regional, time and date format.
2. Check Regional Time and Date
To check if Windows time service is working on your Windows system, open the Times Settings page and try to match the data with your region and date. Here is how to do it:
Click on Start and select Settings.
Click on Time and Language.
Click on Date and Time.
Scroll down to Related Settings section.
Click on Date, time, and regional formatting option.
Now go through the Region, Regional Format and Regional Format data.
If the Time service is working correctly, the Regional format data should match your region’s calendar and time data.
Printing errors are common and many reported Error processing command on their printer. This can be a big problem and prevent you from printing documents.
This isn’t the only issue and many reported error printing message on Windows, but we covered that in a separate guide, so you’re welcome to visit it.
Today we’re going to show you how to fix this problem, so let’s get started, shall we?
What causes an Error processing command on the printer?
Pending printer tasks can interfere with the process and that can result in this error.
Issues with your printer drivers can cause various errors to appear.
In some rare cases, a damaged Windows installation can be the culprit.
How do I fix error processing command on my printer?
1. Close pending printer tasks
Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard and type services.msc in the Run box and press Enter.
Search for the Print Spooler service in the right pane, right-click on it, and select Stop. After that, right-click on it again and select Start.
Close the Services Window.
Open the Control Panel and select View By Large icons.
Click on Devices and Printers.
Open your printing device, and if you have any pending documents, select them and delete.
Close all the open windows and restart your PC to see if this fixed the issue.
2. Reinstall the printer drivers
Open the Control Panel and select View By Large icons.
Click on Devices and Printers.
Right-click on your printer and select Remove device.
Confirm the device removal and restart your computer.
After the PC reboots, it should automatically detect and install your printer, if not, unplug it and plug it back again.
After doing that, check if the error message is gone.
Many users reported You do not have privileges to delete the printer error, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix this problem once and for all. While this problem won’t prevent you from printing, it can be an inconvenience, so let’s see how to fix it.
How can I fix You do not have privileges to delete the printer error?
1. Cancel printing process
From your Start Menu look for Printers & Scanners.
Select your printer‘s icon, and then click See what’s printing on the command bar.
From the Printer menu, click on Cancel All Documents.
You can now proceed in removing your printer.
2. Disable your Spooler Service
From your Start Menu, open the Run.
Now type services.msc and press Enter.
Now look for the Spooler Service in the list, and double click on it.
Once the Properties tab is open, click on Stop, and then press OK.
Look for the printer you wish to remove and click on Uninstall Device.
Click on Uninstall button to confirm.
Restart your machine, and see if this solves the problem.
You do not have privileges to delete the printer error can cause some inconvenience, but you should be able to fix the problem once and for all by using our solutions.
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