The official Plex app for Xbox One consoles updated today with a variety of fixes and changes. Among the most noteworthy is the return of the ability to delete recommended items and the fixing of a bug that was preventing the correct audio and subtitle selections from activating as fast as they should have.
Here’s the full release notes.
Restored ability to delete Watch Later/Recommended items
Fixed Browse by Folder showing unwatched flags on folders
Fixed cursor getting lost when navigating up to menu on Live TV Watch Now
Fixed metadata being displayed behind episode thumbnail in some cases
Fixed audio & subtitle preference changes not being reflected immediately on the preplay page
Removed Discover and Watch Now buttons from Live TV Browse All
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The Windows 10 April Update recently received a new patch. Update KB4284835 fixes many bugs that affected the OS ever since Microsoft rolled it out a few months ago, including the annoying issue that prevented users from changing brightness settings.
At the same time, KB4284835 also brings some issues of its own. For example, many users reported that the update often fails to install. There are many error codes that appear on the screen when the process fails, and it seems that error 0x800f0900 is the most frequent one.
Hello. I tried updating to the June update for the 1803 build, but I keep getting this error message:
“There were problems installing some updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: 2018-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4284835) – Error 0x800f0900″
I tried the troubleshooter found in the setting menu, it did not work.
If you can’t install KB4284835 on your computer, here are a few quick suggestions on how to fix the problem:
Update your drivers — running outdated drivers may prevent you from installing the latest OS updates.
Disable your antivirus software — security software may sometimes block Windows 10updates. Turn off your antivirus, download and install the updates and then turn it on again.
Reset Windows Update — launch Command Prompt as administrator, enter the following commands and hit Enter after each one:
At the moment, Windows 10, 8 World Cricket Championship Pro (available in the Windows Store) is one of the cricket games to play. We go through its main features and explain why it is perhaps the best cricket game to be played on your Windows 10, 8 tablet.
We have just published the list with the best Windows 10, 8 cricket apps and games to download and play on your Windows 10, 8 device, and now we’ve decided to highlight what we think to be perhaps the best cricket game at the moment.
Like I was saying in the roundup with the best cricket apps and games, you can play in three different cricket championships – World Cricket Championship, World Premier League and Fantasy Cricket League. You will be asked to choose one right when opening the game for the first time. For those who don’t know, here are the basic rules of cricket:
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on a field at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. Each team takes it in turn to bat, attempting to score runs, while the other team fields. Each turn is known as an innings. The bowler delivers the ball to the batsman who attempts to hit the ball with his bat far enough for him to run to the other end of the pitch and score a run. Each batsman continues batting until he is out. The batting team continues batting until ten batsmen are out, at which point the teams switch roles and the fielding team comes in to bat.
The best cricket game for your Windows 10, 8 device
There are two modes of cricket play: ‘Tournament‘ for what is referred to as “unlimited hours of fun” and ‘Quick Play‘ for a quick cricket game. What’s really cool is that you can even challenge your friend to play a cricket game together in the asynchronous Multiplayer mode . Despite the fact that the game has only a little over 40 megabytes, it does come with satisfying graphics and animations.
World Cricket Championship Pro for Windows 10, 8 also comes with the option of letting you create your very own team and with the ultra slow motion shots for massive sixes, it will feel like you’re on a real cricket stadium. To see some hot action from the game, you can see action replay on or off and even enjoy professional commentary.
When it was launched, the game wasn’t that entertaining but the developer has updated it gradually with more and more features. Available for $2.99 in the Windows Store, World Cricket Championship Pro can also be tried out for a few days, if you’re not sure if it’s worth the money or not. Follow the link from below to download it.
If you want to power up your game, you can use app purchases and get a series of rare skills that will definitely improve your game.
World Cricket Championship Pro received mostly positive reviews from players. This confirms that the game is very entertaining and challenging to play, so it’s worth every penny.
If you’re interested in playing other sports-themed games, you should also try the titles below:
Cricket has millions of fans all over the world, being especially popular in such countries as India, United Kingdom, and others. And, it goes without saying that many of them are also looking to play cricket games on their Windows 8tablet and use apps to follow live cricket games. We found 4 of the best such apps to use.
If you will go right now in the Windows Store and will start looking for “cricket” related apps and games, a plethora of Windows 8, 10 apps will appear in front of your eyes. The big problem is that so many of them are useless and not worth downloading on your Windows 8, Windows 10 tablet. We hand-picked 4 of the best Windows 8 cricket apps and games for you to use. If you happen to know another reliable one, leave your comment at the end and we will consider including it on the list.
This is the best Windows 8 live cricket app that you need to download on your Windows 8tablet. By using the app, you will get full cricket coverage from around the world and get real-time cricket results on your Windows 8tablet. Besides this, you will get the most important cricket news, features and editorial content from the ESPN Cricinfo team. All wrapped under a great looking app.
The latest update also brought push notifications for wickets and results, and updates match details page. Since many users have reported the crash of the app after installing, we recommend checking this article on UWP app crashes.
The World Cricket Championship Pro is the best Windows 8cricket game for touchscreen devices. We will review it shortly in a separate article, but there’s a trial option available, so before paying the full price, you can see if this cricket game is for you or not. The game is a mix of World Cricket Championship, World Premier League, and Fantasy Cricket League and is a must-download for cricket lovers all over the world.
The latest version has some new features like ultra slow motion shots for massive sixes and action reply on/off in settings.
Just like ESPN Cricinfo, Cricbuzz is a Windows 8cricket app that you need to download if you want to stay updated with the latest news from the world of cricket. Get quick score updates and ball by ball text commentary, match alerts, latest cricket news and editorials, results of recent cricket matches, photos, audio commentary, player profiles and points tables for all major tournaments by installing Cricbuzz on your Windows 8.1 and Windows 10tablet.
Published by the same company that has made the World Cricket Championship Pro Windows 8 game, the Street Cricket game comes with similar graphics in a game of only five.
The rough play, the dust, the nostalgia of cricket in your own gully; that is what Street Cricket is all about! In this version the rules are modified to suit the ground situation while the usual excitement of the game remains intact.
The game has received support in Microsoft Store and you can enjoy this great street Cricket on your Windows 10tablet.
Two months ago Microsoft pushed out Windows Template Studio 2.0 to developers. Today the company has followed up with a version 2.2 release which adds in a brand-new 3D Launcher feature, wizard enhancements, and much more to the experience.
This version 2.2 update is a small step in the development patch, and Microsoft says the next few releases will bring smaller updates and new pages and fixes. Anyway, have a peek below for what’s new with version 2.2, and check here for the full changelog.
Included in this version:
3D Launcher feature
Wizard enhancements
Improved documentation
Improved testing
Bug fixes
Dev platform updates:
Updated Microsoft.NETCore.UniversalWindowsPlatform to 6.15
Updated Newtonsoft.Json to 11.0.2
Updated Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp,
Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications and
Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.UI.Controls to 3.0.0
Update Telerik.UI.for.UniversalWindowsPlatform to 1.0.1
To get this release, you can try two update paths. If you already have Windows Template Studio installed, Visual Studio will auto update the extension, but you can also force an update by going to Tools>Extensions and Updates. And if not installed, you can head here and click download, and then double-click the VSIX installer.
Clint Rutkas, Senior Technical Product Manager, Windows Developer Team said in today’s blog post that Microsoft is working towards a “multi-project solution” for Windows Template Studio 3.0. He teased that there are new things being built out for future releases, so be sure to keep your feedback coming to Microsoft and make your requests heard.
There are many players looking for entertaining Windows 8 farm games to play. One of the best such titles is, without a doubt, Farming Simulator. Those passionate about growing a farm in the countryside have definitely heard about it before. Now, it is available for Windows 8 tablet users Available for download in the Windows Store, the reputed Farming Simulator can be enjoyed in your Windows 8 tablet after you pay five dollars to get the game. There’s also the free trial option available, but I think it lasts only for one day, alas. Cultivate a good diversity of trees by using original machines and vehicles from prestigious manufacturers.
Discover a wide, agricultural scenery with fields, roads, your farm as well as a small village. Cultivate your fields with various three dimensional vehicles found in your generous fleet- modeled after original machines and vehicles by prestigious manufacturers. Take a seat at the wheel of authentic farm machines by DEUTZ-FAHR, KRONE, KRAMPE, AMAZONE, LEMKEN and KOTTE and start your own agricultural enterprise: plow and cultivate your fields, choose the seeds of your field crops out of three plants (corn, canola and wheat) and fertilize them to accelerate their growth. Sell the harvest and invest it into new equipment.
Pursue your farming dream with Farming Simulator for Windows 8
Those who have played the Farming Simulator series before know that there are digital assistants who will take over the work that you assign them to. Farming with this app is really exciting as you get to explore an open world with a dynamic day-night-cycle. Many are playing the game as a way to mentally train themselves and prepare for the moment when they will become a successful farmer in reality.
There’s the free-play mode or the career mode where you play the role of a farmer and get to live the varied farming life. The latest version of the Farming Simulator for Windows 8 comes with improvements, such as the new economy system. This allows you to play with variable corn prices and earn extra money that you can then choose to invest in new buildings, vehicles and tools.
There are over 100 authentic tractors, harvesters and tools of renowned manufacturers like DEUTZ-FAHR, KRONE, KRAMPE, AMAZONE, LEMKEN and KOTTE. The game has impressive graphics and on a Windows 8 tablet, it looks and feels even better, having a great touchscreen responsiveness.
Farming Simulator in 2018 – things a player should know
Farming Simulator is a great game with a relatively simple engine, but there are always various problems. If you are playing this game and encounter various problems like crashes, game not starting and lags, try out the steps from this guide. We also have a fix article which will help you get rid of problems likes FPS rate drops, in-game tractor stutter, and other gameplay issues we have a list of solutions right here.
When it comes to zombie games to be played on your Windows 8 tablet or even Windows 8 desktop system, there’s plenty to choose from. However, there are also quite a plethora of spam and “ugly” apps and games you need to avoid. Below we feature 5 of the best zombie games to be played on Windows 8.
Into the dead is one of the latest zombie games to have hit the Windows Store for Windows 8 users, but it is definitely one of the best to download and install on your Windows 8 tablet. As you can see in the above screenshot, it comes with amazing graphics and intense gameplay.
In a world overrun with the Dead, you have survived… but for how long? Into the Dead throws you into the gruesome world of the zombie apocalypse where there are no second chances. Do what you have to in order to stay alive, keep moving as fast as you can, and protect yourself by any means necessary. When the Dead are rising, run!
We have featured the Zombie HQ game in the past, as well, as part of our collection with the Best 20+ Windows 8 games to play. The game is filled with hours of endless fun as you use shotguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, flamethrowers, chainsaws, broadswords and even more to kill those evil zombies.
The city seems strange these days. All the bars shut down, nowhere to get a drink and relax…And these damn zombies everywhere you turn! Already killed so many of ‘em but they just keep on coming. Only good zombie is a dead zombie. Good thing there’s plenty of guns around. Still, wish there was some place to take it easy for a while. Some place up high where a fella could catch a break from bashing zombie skulls. You know, a “Zombie HQ” of sorts…
Another Windows 8 game with great graphics, Awesome Zombie Sniper is a must-download if you love zombie games. You get to choose between three different sniper rifles to kill zombies and what’s fun, the Gangnam Pack will actually make zombies dance!
Zombies everywhere! Survive against increasingly large waves of zombies using an arsenal of weapons in this beautiful first person shooter. Collect credits and achievements and scavenge the levels for ammunition and medipacks. Zombies can be fought in three amazingly detailed levels – a beautiful autumn field, a busy downtown city area and a lonely forest.
Definitely not a cheap game, but it looks to be the best and most advanced one to choose from this list, of course, if you want to pay 10 bucks for it. In the story mode there are 31 missions to play, along with Epic Boss fights. There are also 13 different vehicles to drive including a firetruck, bulldozer or even a tank.
Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race modes. Engage huge bosses, save survivors, drive crazy vehicles such as a bulldozer, fire truck or even a tank and smash everything in your way. Take part in the Blood Race tournament – chase other cars and take them down without mercy on brutal racing tracks. Jump into the Slaughter mode and survive as long as possible on specially crafted arenas.
Released by Microsoft Studios, Zombies!!! is about surviving a Zombie-infested town. This is also not a cheap game, but, at least there is the trial version available so you can try out the game before buying it to see if this is the best zombie game for your Windows 8 tablet.
Zombies!!! puts you in the middle of the action in this video game adaptation of the hit board game. In order to escape the ever advancing zombie horde, players must use a combination of wits and brawn to be the first to the heliport and certain escape. The only problem is, the zombies are everywhere, they appear to be very hungry and your opponents would really prefer if you didn’t escape. However, there’s no need to take this horde on your own. The Windows 8 game allows up to 4 other human or AI players to join in on the fun. AI players can be chosen from 10 different characters, each with a unique play style.
Many users already upgraded to Windows 10 Anniversary Update and lots of Windows 8, 8.1 games are not compatible with it. In case you are one of the gamers who encountered this issue, we have several ‘zombie games’-related articles. Here is a quick list with games that might replace the games for Windows 8:
When it comes to reading eBooks on your Windows 8 tablet or desktop device, one of the best apps to use is without a doubt, Amazon‘s Kindle app. Below we go through its main features and we share our impressions of it as well as providing the direct download link to the Windows Store. Amazon has its very own official Windows 8 app in the Windows Store, but if you are looking for the official Kindle app for Windows 8, as well, you should know that it is available for download (link at the end). If you have a Windows 8 tablet and a Kindle device, then you need to download the app to sync all your Kindle books across devices.
Read Kindle books on a beautiful, easy-to-use Windows 8 application. You’ll have access to over 1 million* books in the Kindle Store, including best sellers and new releases. Amazon’s Whispersync technology automatically syncs your furthest page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across all your devices that have the Kindle app installed and across any Kindle device. That means you can start reading on one device and pick up where you left off on another device.
All your Kindle eBooks in a single Windows 8 app
Having used the app for a few weeks, I can assert to its snappiness, security and stability, so recommend it to everybody that can use it to download it. There are over 1 million books in the Kindle Store, so there’s plenty to choose from. And by using the Whispersync technology, your furthest page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights are automatically synchronized.
The official Windows 8 Kindle app will let you search inside the book to find a topic, character, or section and you will also be able to pin Kindle books from your Kindle library to the Windows 8 start screen, which is really cool. You can also choose the background color, font size, and the number of reading columns inside the Kindle app, as well as highlight, take notes and add bookmarks in any book. Even more, you can look up word definitions and listen to their pronunciation.
If you are used to reading eBooks, you will find many advantages in doing it over physical books, such as the ability that we have mentioned above. With a physical book, it’s not that easy to look up words, highlight or change the colors. So, hit the download link from below and get the official Kindle app on your Windows 8 tablets.
Many of you already upgraded to Windows 10 Anniversary Update and they cannot find Kindle in the Store anymore. Well, this is not a problem as Amazon informed Kindle App users on Windows that they can download the version they need on their official website. In case Kindle or Kindle Fire is still not recognized by your Windows PC, you can easily Fix this issue by following the steps from this dedicated guide.
Gameloft makes amazing mobile games, and this is just as true for Windows 8 devices. Now, another game with great looking visual, Total Conquest, has been launched in the Windows Store. Find below more details about it.
Gameloft is a game developer that needs no introduction as it has millions of users on the Android and iOS mobile platforms. The company was bold enough to release multiple games in the Windows Store, such as UNO, Asphalt 8: Airborne, Despicable me: Minion Rush and others. Now, Gameloft has launched the Total Conquest game for Windows 8 users, here’s the description:
Sound the call to battle and join legions of players online in a battle to control the Roman Empire! Total Conquest is an exciting and strategic social game where you are a Roman governor developing your own city-state and army. But with Caesar dead, there’s no more playing games: You’ll need to join a powerful Legion — or forge your own — to defeat your enemies, protect your lands, and reign supreme. Vae victis!
Awesome Windows 8 strategy game
One of the best looking strategy games to be played on a Windows 8 tablet, Total Conquest, will let you build and manage your own city-states that you will be able to defend with Towers, Traps, Walls, Gates and garrisoned units. Of course, great battles still wait you and you can hire, train and upgrade 10 different unit types. You can choose to battle in the solo campaign or with players from around the world.
This is a true multiplayer game, as you can create or join a Legion of powerful players; and you will even be able to get reinforcements from other members of your “clan”. Win Legion Wars, fight to increase your Legion ranking and become the master of the art war. Hit the link from below to download the game and start playing!
For those of you who want to start playing this amazing strategy game, we have some important updates to mention. First of all, the game received new units and gameplay features. It also has increased inbox capacity, displays the correct number of units for legions and the legions no longer disband if the owner leaves. You can find more details in our dedicated article.
Another big update was about improved graphics. Many players already started to enjoy Total Conquest’s great visual gameplay on Windows 8 and Windows 10 devices, but now it became even better. For more information we recommend you to check this article and to see what has been improved.
Microsoft might have another consumer reports battle on its hands as the UK consumer watchdog Which reports that roughly half of all Windows users are having problems with their PCs.
Unfortunately, it’s not hyperbole, nor is it something Microsoft can brush off as manufacturing growing pains. This time around it’s not necessarily the Surface hardware failing consumers but the Windows 10 operating system itself.
Techradar is reporting that Which has polled some 1,100 of its members and it’s concluded that half of that pool has experienced issues such as glitches, bugs and driver issues all stemming from recent Windows 10 updates.
The headaches only begin with the minor inconveniences brought on by Windows 10 updates listed above. In most cases, users have reported encountering Bluetooth and USB peripherals not working, crashed apps, and in rarer cases, PCs that become bricked or failed to boot after updates.
Of the roughly half of Windows 10 Which users who have run into OS-level issues, nearly 46% of them reported having to pay a 3rd party retailer to repair their devices.
Which is now advocating that Microsoft take a hard look at the way it implements updates as well figuring out a way to compensate the unfortunate users who have experienced costly issues with their Windows 10 devices.
Which is not alone in its complaints, other watchdog groups and consumer advocacy establishments have been protesting Microsoft’s seemingly arbitrary rushed update cycle. Which would like Microsoft to consider separating critical security updates from feature updates and leaving the latter as a choice rather than an inevitability.
Another consideration brought up, is give users a full disclosed list of possible issues that come along with each update and lastly, allowing users to ask for their money back when the OS goes awry. The latter proposition is a bit tricky with a majority of Microsoft’s Windows 10 base essentially using a free OS right now.
For its part, Microsoft has heard the complaints coming from Which and has agreed to at least consider some of the proposals.
“We want to make sure our customers receive the right support they need to get the best Windows update experience and we will continue to review customer esquires and issues on a case-by-case basis to ensure individual help and resolution where possible.
In addition, Which members are very important to us so we are currently exploring ways in which we can work together in the future to ensure they have the support that they need in a wy that is easy and quick.”
Obviously, the proof is in the pudding and we’ll have to wait and see how Microsoft addresses consumer complaints about Windows 10 updates in the future.
Perhaps, with the new Windows re-org, we’ll see elongated Insider periods and fewer actual consumer releases per year as the emphasis on Windows 10 ratchets down in favor of a focus on the cloud.
Thales, a European leader in defense and cybersecurity, announced it has partnered with Microsoft to help build a common defense cloud solution for armed forces. The solution is based on the Microsoft Azure Stack platform and will be designed to help drive the digital transformation of armed forces.
Under the partnership, the armed forces will be able to keep their sensitive data inside their own infrastructures. Thales will also become Microsoft’s preferred partner for developing cloud technology for demanding customers. This makes Thales and Microsoft the first to offer a complementary solution adapted to the differing needs of armed forces from national command centers.
In the words of Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, Microsoft Global Sales, Marketing and Operations, Microsoft.
We are thrilled to announce our unique partnership with Thales to accelerate digital transformation in the defense sector. Our solution, Microsoft Azure Stack will help armed forces in the analysis of huge volumes of sensitive data in order to make break through developments. Together with Thales, we will be able to provide a flexible cloud platform with an unequalled level of security that will help overcome challenges within the defense industry
Microsoft’s Azure Stack is being used as the baseline system here, and Thales will then integrate its connectivity and end-to-end solutions. This all means that sensitive data can be handled, but with it being hosted by the Ministry of Defense in the field instead. At the same time, it also combines the cloud computing power and functionalities of Azure Stack with Thales’s resilient and cybersecurity functionalities.
This month’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 10 came with an important security update for Cortana, Microsoft’s digital assistant that is built into the OS. Indeed, Microsoft patched a “Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability” that has been discovered by the McAfee Labs Advanced Threat Research team, which allowed hackers to get access to a Windows 10 PC by using Cortana on the lock screen.
“In Windows 10, on the most recent build at the time of submission, we observed that the default settings enable “Hey Cortana” from the lock screen, allowing anyone to interact with the voice-based assistant. This led to some interesting behavior and ultimately vulnerabilities allowing arbitrary code execution,” explained the security researchers at McAfee yesterday.
The report details three different vectors of attack, the first one being an information leak leveraging Windows indexing and the “Hey Cortana” voice command. The researchers also explained different techniques that an attacker having physical access to a Windows 10 PC could use to execute code from the lock screen, including a full password reset.
McAfee encourages Windows 10 users to install this month’s security update as soon as possible, though turning off Cortana on the lock screen is also a good mitigation. “The attack surface created by vocal commands and personal digital assistants requires much more investigation; we are just scratching the surface of the amount of research that should be conducted in this critical area,” the researchers said.
The Xbox Official Gear store is available for American Xbox gamers and sells a variety of products ranging from official Xbox-branded t-shirts and caps to toys inspired by Xbox game franchises like Halo and Minecraft. The store is actually a part of the official Microsoft website and uses the same account system as online purchases made through the Microsoft Store.
It’s interesting to note that while the Xbox Official Gear store has gone live during E3, there was no mention of it during Microsoft’s Xbox conference which is odd as it likely would have gotten a positive response. The fact that it’s US-only may have been the reason for its absence as people do watch E3 from all over the world.
Disney is one of the most active developers in the Windows Store, having released quite a lot of games for Windows 10, 8 users. One of them, Seven Dwarfs: The Queen’s Return, has just received a fresh update.
Just a while ago, we have shared with the news that Where’s My Water?Windows 10, 8 app has received a fresh updated. Now, another popular Disney game, Seven Dwarfs: The Queen’s Return, has received an important update. According to the release notes, this update added winter themed assets, so now you can enjoy the new season.
Seven Dwarfs is a popular Disney game
Enter the enchanted forest in this exciting continuation of the classic story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The Queen has returned! And she has cast a curse that has left Snow White and the dwarfs scattered throughout the vast forest. It’s up to you to rescue them! Lift the Queen’s curse, and return happiness to the forest and its inhabitants in this free, village-building adventure.
Your mission is to lift the evil curse, and help Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. During the game, you will venture deep into the forest, and rescue Snow White and all the seven Dwarfs! You will then build up your team with each new dwarf that you find on your way. Here are some more features of the game:
So, if you want to dive back into childhood, this is the perfect game for you. You now have the chance to play the hero part and lift the evil curse in order to help Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs live happily ever after.
Speaking of Snow White, here are a few additional Snow White-themed games that you can play on your Windows 10, 8.1 computer:
At the moment, FlightRadar 24 is the best Windows 8 app to use on your tablet to check airplane traffic in real-time anywhere in the world. We have previously featured the app as part of our discounted Windows 8 apps and games and now it’s time to talk a little more about it
When it comes to flight related apps for your Windows 8 tablet, one of the best to use, without a doubt, is SkyScanner. But if you are looking for a flight radar app, then the best choice is, definitel,y, the FlighRadar 24 app that has been recently released in the Windows Store. The app will transform your Windows 8.1 PC or tablet into a real air traffic radar.
Turn your Windows 8.1 PC into an air traffic radar and see airplane traffic around the world in real-time. Discover why millions are already using FlightRadar24. FlightRadar24 is, or has been the number one travel app in more than 50 countries including Germany, France, United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia. We are frequently featured in the media and recent media mentions include Bild (Germany), Le Monde (France), and CNN (US).
Airplane traffic in real time on your Windows 8 tablet
‘ve used the apps for a few hours and can say that it is really, really fast and the maps load in no time. You will see real-time modifications of the routes of the planes that you are following. The app provides complete coverage in the US and Canada thanks to FAA data and Europe is the next most covered continent, with a 95 percentage. The app also has coverage in parts of Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Greenland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and many other countries.
Even if your country is not on your list, there are high chances you will be able to see airplane traffic. Inside the app, it is really easy to search for a specific flight or airport and to identify the flight trails and call signs on the map. Flight Radar 24 for Windows 8 even comes with the Augmented Reality View, but it won’t work on all tablets, as it requires specific sensors.
The app has been updated several times and the user interface has been given a revamp. Also, the following options have been added – favorites, pin to start, airport info with Arrival and Departure tables and improved search. So, if you want to see planes moving in real-time on your Windows 8 tablet and get detailed information for each individual plane, like route, speed, altitude and more, then download the app by following the direct link to the Windows Store.
This app is not available for Windows 10, from what we can see on Microsoft’s Store official page. It seems like the developers have abandoned informing action or so because it is hard to understand whether it Works on Other Windows versions or not. However, you can access its features directly through your browser. Just tap in their address: www.flightradar24.com/ and start your survey.
For Windows 8 users, we are pretty sure that there are necessary updates which improve features and fixes bugs.
Let us know what version of FlightRadar24 do you prefer and why in the comment section.
Since the beginning of time, TV tuners were really hard to set up and when trying to fix an issue, more problems seemed to pile up. Trying to have a TV tuner working properly on Windows 8.1 is no different, however, there are now some tools that are helpful in fixing our issues.
The first step is to make sure we install the driver correctly on Windows 8.1. There are a couple of ways to do that, but the most efficient one is to use the Windows 8.1 troubleshooter, this task is easily doable by anyone and it is less time-consuming. There are a few steps that you need to follow in order to do this:
Move your cursor to the right part of the screen
After the Charms bar appears, click Settings
Select Control Panel and go to Troubleshooting
From here just click the Run programs made for previous versions of Windows
Click Next and select Not Listed
Select the location of the installer
Go to Troubleshoot program
Tick The program worked in earlier versions of Windows but won’t install or run now
After clicking next, select the version of Windows the driver was built for
After going through the above steps all you have to do now is make sure you have the correct cable connected and open the Windows Media Center. You can now freely enjoy watching or recording TV shows from your Windows 8 device.
It is also possible for Windows 8.1 tablet users to properly set up a TV tuner, however, you require Windows Media Center installed. All you have to do is buy a USB TV Tuner, these are cheap nowadays and cost under 100$, plug it in and enjoy watching TV on your Windows 8.1 tablet. In case you are not someone that does not want to invest money in a TV tuner, there are many apps available at the Windows 8 Store that are designed exactly for this purpose. All you have to do is choose a Windows 8 app that suits you from titles like Hulu Plus, Netflix, ABC Family and many more.
It’s easier to enjoy your TV shows from your Windows 8 powered device due to the fact that you can now watch, share, comment or rate your favorite episodes even while on the road or when you just don’t have access to a TV.
How to watch TV on Windows 10 PC? [2018 update]
Well, this is a good question. The fact that is for sure is that: Windows 10Media Center does not support TV tuner setup anymore. But do not bother, if you do want to watch TV on your PC, you can do it by using a third-party software. There are lots of them nowadays and they work pretty well. Here are two dedicated articles with necessary tools to turn your Windows 10 PC into a TV screen:
With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft decided to remove the option to set-up an ad-hoc network option from the interface. The good news is that you can still make your Windows 8 machine or tablet into a Wi-FiHotspot, unfortunately, it is a lot more difficult than before and it takes somewhat a larger amount of time.
To get things started, not all of us need a wireless router, especially if we only need Wi-Fi for our tablets or smartphones, so there is no need to buy one in some cases. For our Windows 8 PC users that want to make their system send out a Wi-Fi signal, there are a few steps you have to go through:
Next part would be to see if your system is compatible
Type “netsh wlan show drivers”
Hosted network supported should display Yes
If yes, type “netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=name key=password”
Replace “name” and “password” to anything you wish
Type “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”
In the next part of instructions will explain how to enable connection sharing from your Adapter Settings to make your Hotspot visible and usable by other people and other devices.
From your Charms bar select Settings and go to Control Panel
Open Network and Sharing Center
On your left-hand side go to Change adapter settings
Right-click your active connection and select Properties
Select Sharing from the top part of the window
Tick “Allow other …”
After all the steps were completed the connection will be available to anyone that has the connection name and password provided by you. If you don’t want any strangers using the connection you just set up, make sure you don’t have an easy to guess the password.
Turn your Windows 8 tablet into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Sadly, for most tablet users, you cannot access the command prompt to follow the steps that were described above. There are different ways to enable the Hotspot option, the easiest of which would be using an app that does everything for you. One of the better Windows 8 apps found at the store is the Thinix WiFiHotspot. You have to follow the link provided at the Windows Store and download the software from the publisher’s site directly.
Thinix WiFiHotspot makes it possible to share your computer’s Internet connection with other devices. It works by creating a virtual hotspot using the wireless adapter in your Windows-based PC. Once the hotspot is setup you can share your PC’s connection with other computers, tablets, smartphones, and laptops. When you are traveling and have to pay for Internet access, Thinix WiFiHotspot allows you to pay for one internet connection and share that connection across all of your devices or family members. This is ideal in hotels or airports and in many cases justifies the cost of Thinix WiFiHotspot on the first use.
You can now relax while enjoying your shared internet connection on all your Windows 8 devices and browse the World Wide Web anywhere within your house and garden. The Thinix WiFiHotspot software is especially useful when it comes to Windows 8 tablets, so follow the link from below to get it.
WiFi Hotspot third-party Software
In case your tablet does not allow you to turn it into a hotspot point for various reasons than you came in the right place: we have 2 dedicated lists that will help you. The first list is a list of software that will turn any of your Windows devices into a hotspot.
As they have trial versions, you can give them a try, and see if they work on your tablet. The other list is a list of devices that can help you having WiFi in your car. Here they are (just click on them):
Games are a great way to take some time off, or just relax during weekends or vacations on Windows 8 tablets or smartphones. Not all people are hardcore gamers looking for complex games that need a lot of playing time to reach certain parts of the content. Most of us are just looking for simple, easy to play and fun Windows 8 games.
When it comes to casual games there are a lot of Windows 8 apps, some of which we have discussed previously. There are many titles that suit all needs, like card games, racing , tower defense, arcade, board games or puzzle games. Out of the driving games, Hill Climb Racing really steps in front when it comes to gameplay and diversity.
One of the most addictive and entertaining physics based driving game ever made! And it’s free! Meet Newton Bill, the young aspiring uphill racer. He is about to embark on a journey that takes him to where no ride has ever been before. With little respect to the laws of physics, Newton Bill will not rest until he has conquered the highest hills up on the moon! Face the challenges of unique hill climbing environments with many different cars. Gain bonuses from daring tricks and collect coins to upgrade your car and reach even higher distances. Watch out though – Bill’s stout neck is not what it used to be when he was a kid! And his good ol’ gasoline crematorium will easily run out of fuel.
Hill Climb Racing, an enjoyable Windows 8 game
If you are looking for a Windows 8 game that can be played for hours without getting bored, Hill Climb Racing is designed especially for that. The amount of unlockable content is huge and players have to choose the appropriate vehicle for the different stages available in the game. The main purpose of the game is to reach the furthest distance possible on each stage which is only possible by constantly upgrading your vehicle.
The price of upgrades, vehicles and stages increases while progressing through the game, however, is reaching ridiculous costs. Briefly, here are the main features that the game can lure you with:
You can choose between 17 different vehicles
The vehicles have upgradeable elements
17 playable stages
Physics are an important part of the game
The app has received many updates so far, the developers introducing new levels, vehicles or seasonal specific themes. The game plays beautifully on Windows 8 computers and mobile devices alike and that makes it one of the most installed games on all platforms.
The game now is available only for Windows 10 users. You can find the exact specification on its official Microsoft Store Page. It will work perfectly on your Windows 10 devices. But if you want to try more games or game apps, you can check out this list:
Internet connections cost us a lot of money and are expected to work 24/7 at a constant speed set by our Internet provider. Most of us use the Internet on a daily basis with our Windows 8 devices and we get easily frustrated when our connection is running slower than usual. There are many ways to check your connection speed on your Windows 8 machine, most of them not being easy to access.
There are some activities that require a minimum bandwidth to work and the information needed is not always out there. For example, it is a waste of time to set-up our Windows 8 machine to stream video games and after we install everything needed to see that the bandwidth is too low and the video is not working or has a very bad quality. And this just as true on your Windows 8 tablet, as well.
Teste your Windows network speed with this app
Using servers all over the world, Network Speed Test measures your network connection’s latency and throughput. Based on your connection’s speed, Network Speed Test will tell you what activities you might be able to do, such as stream music or video calls. Slide to the right to see a history of your previous tests for easy comparisons.
Most speed-tests are not very accurate and don’t have many useful features, returning the minimum information. This is where Network Speed Test app for Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 differentiates from everything else. It is no longer needed to run an Internet browser and search for random network speed test webpages, all we have to do is open the Windows 8 app and run the test. What’s great is that the app will work on Windows 8 tablets, and Windows 8 desktop machines, as well. Here are some of its most important features:
Displaying what activities you are able to do on your connection
See information regarding your network
Records past results in a history
You are warned when trying to run the test from a cellular connection
The interface of this Windows 8 app is minimal, the user being able to only start and stop the tests. This is one of the things that make this app better than most, due to the fact that very few people need more information than this Windows 8 app provides.
This update is meant to be a quick information for all Windows 8 ARM-based users that want an upgrade to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 anniversary update. Network Speed Test app will not work on higher Windows versions as it was not supported. You can download it from the official page in Microsoft Store, but it is not sure that it will test your internet speed. However, you can try to find similar tools that will help you. Here is a list of speed-testing tools that you can check and find one for yourself.
I have been playing Rummikub with my friends since I was a little kid and I still play it when I have the chance. That’s why I was happy to discover that there is a reliable Rummikub app to play on your Windows 8 tablets, under the simple name of “Rummi”
I was just sharing with you the most reliable Rummy cards game app for Windows 8 users – Gin Rummy Free and was pointing to the fact that there is an often confused with the Rummikubboard game. To dissipate that confusion, I am also shortly presenting the free Rummikub app for Windows 8 users “Rummi”.
The brain teasing rummy-style puzzle game. It is based on rules of the rummy-style games like Rummy or Rummikub. There are 106 tiles in the game including 2 jokers. There are 4 different color tiles, black, red, yellow, and green numbering 1 through 13. The objective of the game is to be the first to eliminate all the tiles from your rack by forming them into sets of runs and groups, and then melding them onto the table.
I guess that if you were looking for a Windows 8 Rummikub app, then you know the rules and how you need to play the game, so we won’t go over that again, as you will see the full description in the app’s description, as well (download link at the end). You can only play in sngle player mode against your computer opponent, which is a pity. A multiplayer mode for this Rummikub app would be so awesome.
The Rummi app comes with tile sorting on color or value, and Cancel, Undo and Redo buttons, as well as the autosave game option. This Rummikub game for Windows 8 is available for free and it’s great that the advertising doesn’t get in your way. The Rummi apps have also been recently updated, with small bug fixes, improved artwork (buttons) and stability.
Since its launch, Rummikub received lots of improvements and upgrades. The first update was received back in late 2013 and improved some gameplay features. In 2014, all tablet users have also received necessary updates for some gameplay features that changed. The last big update was in 2015 when the game received an improved AI and passed at another level. You can read more information about that in our dedicated article.
Many are making the confusion between the Rummikub game and the Rummy cards game. In the Windows Store, unfortunately, there are not so many reliable Rummy apps, but we have managed to find one and we are sharing it with you. Find below more details about Gin Rummy for Windows 8.
Here at Wind8Apps, we love Windows 8 card games and we have featured a good number of them in the past, such as Bridge, UNO, Solitaire and FreeCell. Now, it’s time to talk about Gin Rummy, a Windows 8 app to play the not so known Rummy cards game. Some experts consider that this game has been derived from the popular Mahjong.
Rummy is a group of matching card games notable for similar gameplay based on the matching cards of the same rank or sequence and same suit. The basic goal in any form of rummy is to build melds which consists of sets, three or four of a kind of the same rank, or runs, three or more cards in sequence, of the same suit. The original form of rummy is called Sai rummy or Basic rummy. The Mexican game of Conquian is considered by games scholar David Parlett to be ancestral to all rummy games, which itself is derived from a Chinese game called Khanhoo and, going even further back, Mahjong.
The Rummy card game now on Windows 8
Your mission inside the Gin Rummy card game for Windows 8 is to group as many cards into sets and runs as you can! Also, when you are deadwood, or value of ungrouped cards, drops below 10 knock to end the round. But if you are a Rummy player, then you know better than me how to play the game. There are 3 difficulty levels, automatic card melding, detailed statistics and in-depth instructions as the main features.
Also, according to the release notes, the Gin Rummy app for Windows 8 has been recently updated with a good number of bug fixes that has made the app faster, more stable and secure. If you find the in-app ads annoying, you could choose to purchase the Pro version of Gin Rummy, which sells for $2.99.
This short update is for all Windows 8, 8.1 users who upgraded to Windows 10 Anniversary Update. In order to play your favorite game, you will need to delete all game data related to your previous system, in order to avoid various incompatibility errors. You can use a third-party tool, that will remove absolutely everything. You can find one of these in this handpicked list. After that, try to reinstall the game for Windows 10 from the official Microsoft Store page.
Microsoft has announced today that they will be moving the Xbox Forums to the Microsoft Community Forums. This all is part of plans to “empower users with discussions” at a time when Microsoft says the Xbox community is growing and evolving. As part of the move over to the Microsoft community forums, Xbox Forums members are promised the same ability to ask questions, chat about games, and help each other out with technical problems.
All existing conversations will also transition over, though there will be some updates to the structure of Xbox forums. According to Microsoft:
With Xbox joining the community, you’ll be able to talk about gaming on Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and mobile devices all in one place! It’s like our own version of cross-play for Microsoft gaming discussions.
As the first step, we’ll be updating the structure of the current Xbox Forums, which you will start seeing in the next few weeks. The new structure will have fewer levels of depth, so more of the conversations will be kept together and it will take fewer clicks to find.
The post does not make it clear when the move will happen, but it does mention it built on the feedback of Xbox Ambassadors “around the beginning of July.” Interestingly, this all happens to coincides with yesterday’s news that Microsoft Answers staff would no longer provide technical support for older Microsoft products. So it definitely looks as though Microsoft is now positioning support for all its products under one roof— the Microsoft Community Forums.
If it wasn’t clear enough by Microsoft’s E3 showcase this year, head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty would like to reiterate that the company is, now, more than ever, committed to gaming. In an interview with Polygon, Booty discussed the rationale and thinking behind Microsoft’s recent announcement of five new gaming studios that are intended to come on board and help bolster the company’s gaming profile in the coming years.
In his explanation, Booty lays down a foundation that highlights how important head of Xbox Phil Spencer’s presence at the table of Microsoft leadership was in getting the company back to a more invested interest in the gaming division:
Let’s go back to last summer, last fall, where Phil was promoted, elevated to sit on Microsoft’s executive leadership team. As part of that, Xbox was really made a pillar in the company that sits right alongside Windows and Azure and Office. That’s a pretty big statement by Microsoft to say that, “Look, gaming is important. We’re going to treat it seriously. We’re going to resource it well. We’re going to give it support.” It’s that level of support and kind of encouragement to go big, to chase a bigger gaming ambition.
Now that the relatively small business division has the blessing and financial backing of the rest of Microsoft, it now becomes a strategic dance to acquire the brightest minds in the gaming industry and, according to Booty, the deciding factors included studio heads with a creative mindset:
Phil used some great language today about how we were on a quest to find the great creators. If you look at each of the five groups that we’re looking forward to bringing into the fold, they all have in common a studio leader who really appreciates creativity and the craft of making games. They’re all studios that have got a unique point of view, and they’re really more about their creativity and what they’ve brought to bear there.
That’s kind of how we piece it together. We’ve got different ways and different ideas come in to our bigger family. We’ve got our established franchises like Halo, Gears, Forza, Minecraft, Age of Empires, and then we’ve got new things. That’s how State of Decay came in.
Another aspect that Microsoft Studio mulled over was the proposition that developers get fatigued over rehashing the same IP year after year, and Polygon was apt to point out the trend in their interview. Booty responded by first acknowledging that it was indeed something the division looked at and was part of the acquisition portfolio.
Part of the new studio acquisitions is a focus on exploration, and having the manpower and resources to let developers “try something new:”
“Yeah. Well, your observation is exactly dead on, that you’ve got to really be careful about teams. It can get …anybody working on something for a decade can want to try something new, which is exactly why in almost all our studios we do have pockets of incubation. We’ve got pockets of teams exploring new ideas.”
Booty went on further to discuss taking already existing IPs and expanding “out sideways onto new devices and new audiences,” hinting that future games can lean on existing IPs to create device-specific experiences such as the Gears franchise that is seeing its first PC-centric title in Gears Tactics, as well as its first mobile experience with Gears Pop. Judging by Booty’s comments, the one size fits all mentality has been scuttled for a more realistic and gamer-focused approach for anyone looking to entertain themselves on various devices.
While Booty’s heart and rhetoric appear genuine and heading in the right direction, it’ll be some time before Xbox fans will see the fruits of the recent Microsoft Studios efforts. Realistically speaking, these acquisitions appear to be more in preparation for a potential new Xbox console release in 2020, rather than appeasing thirsty gamers today.
However, the careful thought put into the purchases, the Xbox division getting a seat a Microsoft’s coveted leadership table and a revitalized checkbook should go a long way to reassuring that the company is looking to rebuild its gaming cred in the industry, and build a lasting foundation for a well of entertainment for years to come.
Command Prompt is a native command-line shell for Windows NT-based systems, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Also available in Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012.
Its function is to execute the commands entered in its dialog box. Basically, CMD commands are tasks performed autonomously with scripts and .bat files.
What is the use of Command Prompt?
The program performs troubleshoot, solves certain errors and has several administrative functions.
Officially, Command Prompt is referred to as Windows Command Processor. In other less official settings, it’s called:
command shell
cmd prompt
cmd.exe
Command Prompt is not a Start menu. It will appear as the first search result. For an added comfort, you can just type “cmd”, the result would be the same.
Alternatively, you can open the program with the help of cmd Run command. Type “run” in the search box, open the Run app, and then type “cmd” in the box and click ok.
Also, you can find it at its original location at C:>Windows>system32>cmd.exe.
Still, using the shortcut is way faster and easier. As you can see, even with Run, there are additional steps to be followed.
In order to use Command Prompt, you must enter a valid command along with the needed parameters required by the task at hand.
There’s no room for mistakes when you enter a command. The Command Prompt will not recognize a command if you misspell a word, so, it will fail to execute or worse, it will execute a wrong command.
The syntax is also very important. For example, if you want to delete a certain document, but by mistake, you leave a space, the Command Prompt would delete the entire folder.
In the image above, Command Prompt would delete the entire “Downloads” folder. So, it is necessary to be cautious when using CMD commands.
Speaking of “del” command, you can use it to delete a certain type of file. Just write “*”, followed by the extension of the file (eg: .jpg, .mp3, .iso etc.).
You can use a large variety of commands. The most commonly used are chkdsk, format, ping, del, shutdown, help, and copy.
So, as you can see, the commands are logical and intuitive. For example, “chkdsk” stands for “check disk”. It is a very useful tool, where Windows will check your disk for errors. Also, chkdsk will fix certain issues.
Ahead of E3 2018, Microsoft announced it would be adding a Skip Ahead option for the select Xbox Insiders who have consoles in the Alpha-ring. Well, enrollment is now officially open and it is soon set to give Xbox Insiders early access to new Xbox features.
Happy Monday, Xbox Insiders! We thought we'd make an already exciting week even more exciting. Alpha Skip-Ahead, the newest Xbox One Update Preview ring, is open for enrollment. Learn more: https://t.co/fqdEmC2p8n
Enrollment is currently limited to only Alpha-ring Xbox Insiders, and invites will be required for everyone else to join. Once enrolled, Alpha ring users can decide if they want to stay on the current Redstone 4 builds or continue ahead to Redstone 5 release to try new Xbox features. Users can also change back their enrollment status instantaneously via their Xbox if they see fit.
Microsoft hasn’t yet pushed out a Redstone 5 build for the Xbox One just yet, but Xbox’s Brad Rossetti says Insiders can expect is “later in the week.” Do you want to live life on the cutting edge and Skip Ahead to try new features? Let us know in the comments below.
I’ve been playing Grand Theft Auto since I was a little kid, and now I am imagining how awesome it would be to play it on my Windows 10, 8 tablet. Who knows, maybe Rockstar might do this as early as next year! UPDATE: Rockstar Games have already brought their GTA games to the Windows Store. Gamers can now download some of the games from the GTA series right from Microsoft’s Store. We’ll list the available games below:
If you go to the Windows Store now and start looking for GTA-related app or game, you will find so many spam and useless apps, such as cheat apps, NFO apps and many others. The single reliable app is the Grand Theft Auto RockStar Games app that we’re going to review shortly. This app brings a full version of the game to the Windows Store.
This is only an imagination exercise, but if I were Rockstar, I would start from the very beginning and bring more of the following games to the Windows Store:
Grand Theft Auto original game
1999 Grand Theft Auto: London
Grand Theft Auto: London, 1961
Grand Theft Auto 2
GTA on my Windows 10, 8 tablet? Awesome!
These were the very first games that were released by Rockstar and marked the beginning of what fulminated with the Grand Theft Auto V game that broke all the records and cashed in $1, 000, 000, 000 in less than three days! I am sure that there will be many Windows 10, 8 users that will download the GTA games from the Windows Store the very minute after it will get released.
But it seems that it isn’t that easy to port an old game to a new platform, especially when it comes to Windows 10, 8 users. There are not too many users and Windows 7 is still reigning supreme, but in time, the number of Windows 10, 8 tablets will grow and thus, more and more games will make their way into the store. And, who knows, maybe one day Rockstar will release its very first official GTA games for hard-core fans like, even if it will be the very first version. Fingers crossed.
Although traditional CD and DVD discs are falling behind USB flash drives, a lot of users still use this kind of media. But, after Windows 10 upgrade, some of them reported various issue regarding their CD readers.
So, I found some solutions for these reported issues, and I hope they’ll be helpful.
Some people say that after they upgraded their computers to Windows 10, their CD drives simply disappeared.
This issue could be caused by some software compilation, which is related to Windows 10, but if disc drive disappears after some time of using Windows 10, the problem might be hardware-related.
Anyway, I prepared solutions for both cases, so check them below.
1. See if CD drive is recognized by BIOS
To check if your CD drive is recognized by BIOS, do the following:
Restart your computer
On the startup, enter BIOS, by pressing the appropriate key (usually it’s DEL or F10)
When you enter BIOS, navigate to Storage tab, and then go to Device Configuration and press Enter
Look for your CD/DVD drive under Device Configuration subscreen
If you can’t find your disc drive under Device Configuration, then your problem is probably hardware-related, so you should contact the tech support, or consider getting a new CD/DVD drive.
But if your drive is detected by BIOS then the problem is software-related, so check some of the following solutions.
2. Use Device Manager to solve the problem
Once you determined that your disc drive is present in BIOS, and that the problem probably isn’t hardware-related, but your disc drive still doesn’t recognize discs, or it’s not shown in the File Explorer, perform a couple of actions in Device Manger, and maybe you’ll solve the problem:
Go to Search, type device manager and open Device Manager
Find DVD/CD-ROM drives section and expand it
The first thing we’re going to is to update disc drive drivers, to do so, check the second solution from this article.
If drivers are up to date, next thing we’re going to try is to reinstall the disc drive. To uninstall DVD/CD drive, right click on it and go to Uninstall
When you uninstall the device, go to Action, and then to Scan for hardware changes
After the process is finished, your disc drive should appear in the Device Manager again
Windows can’t automatically find and download new drivers? Don’t worry, we’ve got the right solution for you.
Now, keep your Device Manager window opens, and check if the CD/DVD drive icon appeared in the file explorer. If the icon is still absent, there are some more things in Device Manager you can try in order to fix this problem.
Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives section again, and follow the instructions, depending on what is shown:
If the CD/DVD drive name is still missing, the drive’s not recognized by a computer, so skip the steps above, and try one of the solutions below
If a drive name is shown with an alert icon (yellow sign with a black exclamation mark), double click on the drive, to find more info. Based on the show info, do one of the following:
For any other error, search for the solution on the internet, or paste it in the comments, and we’ll try to help you further
If a drive name is shown with a disabled icon, the drive is disabled, so Right-click on it and choose Enable (If a drive cannot be enabled, try resetting BIOS settings, you can find the instructions for that, below)
Resetting BIOS settings can solve a lot of problems, and hopefully, it will solve the disc drive problem, as well. Here’s exactly what you need to do to reset your BIOS
Enter BIOS, as shown in Solution 1
Navigate to Exit tab and select Optimal Defaults
Press Enter
Now press F10 to save the changes and start your computer again
Your BIOS settings will now be reset to default, and you can try to run your disc again, and see if there are any improvements.
4. Reset the computer power
Under some conditions, the disc drive might lose communication with Windows, even after restarting the computer.
This issue often causes problems with the disk drive, and the solution is to reset the computer power. Here’s exactly what you need to do to reset the computer power:
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn your computer completely off.
Wait until the computer is fully shut down, then disconnect the power cable from the computer.
Wait for 10 seconds, and then reconnect power to the computer again.
Now, turn on the computer again and wait for Windows to start. If you receive any messages stating that Windows is installing new hardware, wait until the process is finished, and the see if the CD/DVD drive is available now.
Since we’re talking about power, you can turn off your computer again, and check if all the cables from your CD/DVD drive are connected to the motherboard.
But, if you’re not sure how to do that, ask someone who does, or simply ask a service for help.
Besides ‘regular’ problems with CD drives, some users also report that they’re able to run CDs, but they’re unable to burn them with certain burning software.
Probably the best solution for that is clearing the upper and lower registry files in your Registry editor. You can find a detailed explanation of how to clear upper and lower registry files in our article about CD ROM problems in Windows 10.
Also, you can consider using Windows 10‘s built-in burning tool, because it’s very easy to use, and you can move your files to a CD, just like you move them to the USB flash drive.
That’s about it, I hope at least one of these solutions helped you with your CD ROM problems in Windows 10. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, just reach for the comment section below.
NOTE
Quite often, these issues are being caused by the hardware itself, so what we could recommend you is to try and have a look at this list of external CD-ROMs that could solve your issue.
But if you don’t like this idea and you insist on having an internal one, do check out this selection, as well.
Fingerprint readers are very sensitive pieces of hardware connected to computers or devices that need some extra measures of security. Not working properly in Windows 10, 8 makes this a very frustrating problem due to the fact that the biometric sensor was installed for a reason and it is not an issue easily dismissed. Data security is taken very seriously all over the world and these are the types of “red flags” that should be resolved immediately. Most Windows 10, 8 laptops that have a built-in fingerprint reader develop issues when updating drivers or changing operating systems to Windows 8.1 and users are complaining on support forums for companies like Dell, HP, Lenovo or Sony.
After i did update to Windows 8.1 my Fingerprint Sensor Driver not working anymore ! my laptop is Envy-Dv6 7300 ex
There are a number of issues present with fingerprint readers on Windows 10, 8 and 8.1, so we managed to mash-up some solutions that might solve these types of problems.
Fix fingerprint issues on Windows 10
1. Check your fingerprint reader
To get things started make sure you are using your fingerprint reader properly:
Make sure you have the same motion and finger position as used when you registered your fingerprint
Rub your thumb and finger together to create moisture to help getting a better read
Be sure to be consistent with every swipe and keep fingerprint reader in the same position used at registry
There is a pretty big list of things not to do, however, we will enumerate the most important ones:
Do not use any alcohol-based substances
Do not pour liquid directly over the fingerprint reader
Do not rub the reader with paper-like materials
Do not touch the fingerprint reader with your fingernails or any other objects that could scratch it
2. Update your drivers
In case you are using the fingerprint reader correctly, but it still does not work as it should, the most common issue is triggered when updating your operating system. The latest appropriate drivers for your OS should be installed on your machine for the fingerprint reader to be detected correctly.
To have your drivers up-to-date you should check your manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers required. We recommend a third-party tool (100% safe and tested by us) to automatically download outdated drivers on your PC.
Various errors are the result of a malfunctioning driver. When this is the case, you may need to update or reinstall completely this specific component.
After installing the professional driver updater program, you only need to scan your machine. It will detect outdated drivers and request your permission to update them.
However, a program like Fortect Driver Updater not only downloads and installs drivers, but also manages them by troubleshooting, backing up, and restoring them.
The driver updater program is handy for automatically upgrading Windows drivers. Otherwise, doing it manually takes time and needs extensive knowledge of the drivers you’re looking for.
After installation, things should go back to normal and the fingerprint reader should work correctly. In case you have already installed a driver version that is not working properly follow these steps:
Open Control Panel (via the Charms bar > Settings)
Go to Programs and Features
Right click your fingerprint reader software from the list and tap or click Uninstall.
Reboot your machine
After following the steps above there should be an unidentified device in Device Manager under the Biometric Devices:
Swipe in from the right part of the screen (or move your mouse in the bottom right corner of the screen)
Tap or click Search
In the search box type “Device Manager” and then select it from the results
Expand the Biometric Devices list by taping or left clicking it
After making sure the software was uninstalled correctly download the latest driver version from the manufacturer’s website and install the appropriate driver for your current OS version.
3. Additional solutions
If the issue persists, check out this thorough troubleshooting guide for additional fixes. We compiled a list of nine solutions that can help you fix this problem and restore your fingerprint reader functionality.
Many users already confirmed that these solutions helped them fix their Windows 10, 8.1 fingerprint issues, so go ahead and follow the instructions available in our detailed guide.
These are the steps you need to follow to resolve the fingerprint reader issue. Did you had any other problems with you sensors for your laptop? Share them in the comment are below and we will get back to you in no time.
There are many ways to improve your mathematics skills that you learn in school. Understanding math is required from us from the earliest stages of our lives. Unfortunately, most of us need extra help in order to understand some mathematical methods, but luckily there are a number of ways to do that. This is where Windows 10, 8 math apps can step up and help you get over most issues with the least amount of effort.
Computers were built to answer mathematical issues and calculate way faster than anything else. Mathematics is an universal language and you can find real world applications of it all around you. If you know how to ask the right questions you will get your answers in the blink of an eye, so why not use this fact in our advantage using the best Windows 10, 8 math apps ?
Windows 10, 8 math apps
Looking for help from your devices is the first and easiest step you can take towards getting better. There are many Windows 10, 8 math apps that can be found in the Store for all the different areas of the discipline. You never know when you might need to remember a math formula or a plot to a function, so here are some Windows 10, 8 math apps that you should keep on your tablet or smartphone.
There are many types of math that are needed in different areas of school that range like physics, chemistry, economy and so on. In case you are looking for an all-in-one Windows 10, 8 math app, you’ve struck gold with GeoGebra. The features packed in this app make it one of the most flexible ones. GeoGebra can be used as a tool in algebra, geometry, statistics, calculus or even for graphs and spreadsheets. This Windows 10, 8 math app as an extra resource needed for school and it covers all levels of education.
This Windows 10, 8 math app knows no boundaries when it comes to science and everything related to it. Basically if it has numbers it in, it is contained by this all-in-one app. The different topics available are broken down into science, computer science, math and history.
Moving along directly to what interests us the most we can see that the math is broken down further into everything we can possibly need. The videos found in each section are created as a didactic resource and are a great way to learn in case you didn’t understand, or just missed that class.
When it comes to mathematical functions, this particular Windows 10, 8 math app is a must. Nothing complicated about it and can be used on-the-fly when you need some quick and accurate answers. There are a large number of learning possibilities that come with this app and when it comes to creating plots this is the only thing you need. Generate plots get coordinates for essential points like maximum, minimum, inflection and so on easily without going through the calculus yourself.
This is one of the best Windows 10, 8 math apps to get your kids to perform better at school or just to get them more interested in math. Being designed for children under the age of 12, the app contains a lot of exercises in the form of interactive quizzes. The interface is really simple and easy to use by anyone and it is a lot more entertaining than the traditional way of doing exercises. Your kids will have a blast using this app and maybe even develop a passion for math.
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If you’re looking for an interactive way to learn mathematics, Microsoft has got you covered. This app is very versatile and can be used by both teachers and autodidact students. Microsoft Math relies on very interesting gamification strategies to motivate you to learn and practice essential mathematics: depending on how hard working you are, you can earn badges and increase rankings.
This tool allows you to collaborate with others online or offline, making the learning experience more engaging and exciting.
Students can practice math exercises, learn concepts, view examples, take quizzes and tests. […] By setting up a basic profile, Microsoft Math offers a social experience while learning. Teachers can use Microsoft Math to motivate, monitor, and track learning and skill levels, allowing more specific and individualized feedback to students.
For the majority of this console generation, Microsoft’s Xbox division has been dogged by the memory of a botched hardware reveal. The perceived missteps during the Xbox One unveiling back in 2013 included a lack of focus on gaming, too much interpretive talk of always-connected purchases and gaming experiences and, an acute interest in non-gaming related entertainment such as sports, TV, film and apps.
The company has never really stepped out of the shadow of those egregious errors according to a vocal majority of gamers, despite the company’s recent gamer-focused approach and adoptions.
Yesterday, at its fifth E3 conference since the reveal of the Xbox One, Microsoft stood on stage and doubled down on its commitment to focusing on gaming while subtly hinting at a pivot back to its always connected cloud meshed gaming experience pitch of old, and remarkably, fans didn’t riot this time around.
Going back to the drawing board
Microsoft is at it again with their always connected-cloud talk, but this time its pitch was arguably received better than it was when the company ham handily stumbled over itself back in 2013 during its Xbox One announcements.
Many of Microsoft’s staunchest critics in 2013 are now showing a bit more reserve when reporting that the company is working on streaming game service that could potentially exceed the limits of its Xbox platform. Understandably, the notion of a streaming game service is, on its face, more palatable than a seemingly DRM-locked digital marketplace that would potentially render its hardware impotent when out of range of wi-fi or other wireless connectivity options.
However, a 30,000 view of the gaming landscape would show that companies such as Microsoft, Electronic Arts (EA) and, yes, even Sony, are preposing a not too distant future where gaming is based on connectivity being a utility rather than a luxury for many.
Former Xbox CEO, Don Mattrick ate his size 12 shoes (just guessing), over and over as he fumbled the explanation of online gaming in the era of multiplayer, digital downloads, and Steam. Had Mattrick laid out the examples of any of the above online options, many gamers would be rendered mute with complaints as most engage with online gaming more often than not. Instead, a submarine full of Xbox wielding soldiers sunk the Xbox PR boat before it was able to leave the shore.
Gamers were inherently distrusting the notion that a console had to be always online back in 2013, but have routinely showed over the years that when the Xbox Live or PSN servers are down (even for an hour) they’re apt to raise concern rather quickly.
Take a stroll down any content sharing site dedicated to gaming and look at the top three games receiving the most attention by viewers and gamers, and you’d be hard press to find a single player, non-internet-connected game listed. The truth of the matter is that online games are a huge market that is only growing with time, which is why Microsoft’s announcement of a streaming gaming service even endeared praise from some gamers.
The backlash Microsoft got from fans seemed similar to the backlash Chromebooks took from Windows and Mac users. There were some valid points to be acknowledged, but the fundamental myth that dispelled most complaints was that without an Internet connection, most of the hardware PC elites were rather muted in the most fundamental ways. Same goes for an always-connected console.
Sure, you can play a disc-purchased single player story mode without the Internet, but how many people are opting to play online with family, buddies or even strangers? How many people make midnight download purchases versus those who sleep outside of Gamestop to be the first to play a game? How many gaming studios have opted to have online-only game modes, the last five years? Seems as though the trends are pointing toward more Internet-connected gameplay than less, as some argued back in the day.
Microsoft’s Streaming ambition
Microsoft’s plan is to “unlock console-quality gaming on any device,” according to new head of Xbox, Phil Spencer. Spencer further added about the Xbox streaming game service, “we are dedicated to perfecting your experience everywhere you want to play–your Xbox, your PC and your phone.”
Spencer’s announcement was met with applause by not only attendees at the Xbox briefing but by many on the internet who are now seeing the obvious path studios, hardware manufacturers and publishing developers are headed. Shortly after Xbox became a pariah in the industry following its Xbox One debacle, Sony released its own always-connected streaming service called PS Now and while crowds were mixed on its implementation, pitchforks and torches were sheathed for the moment.
What is clear, is that gamers don’t mind online gaming, and in most instances, prefer it (cough*Fortnite Battle Royale*cough). It just took some time, a better orator and a few working proof of concept fundamentals such as Game Pass, software-enabled backward compatibility, a robust digital download platform and Xbox Play Anywhere implementations to reassure gamers that the evolution of gaming is something to embrace rather than rail against as a zero sum solution.
With EA Access, Sony’s PS Now, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass and CEO of Ubisoft Yves Guillemot’s recent streaming game service announcement, the presence of online gaming has become more invasive and realistic than the DRM-riddled announcements of yesteryear. These online announcements and services all come despite implementations, such as constant online access being a requirement, digital purchases that circumvent 3rd party reseller outlets and DRM-locked gameplay because they’re running parallel to more traditional gaming purchases, but only for the time being.
Gamers are in the bait part of a ‘bait n switch’ con that will be seeing more and more of them opting to pay for an all-you-can-eat streaming service (like Netflix for games) that will require an always-connected internet option, for the convenience of being able to play and extend their console-level gaming experiences on to their PC, Tablet, phone or even Smart TV.
With Microsoft’s Azure cloud presence, the company couldn’t be in a more suited position to take advantage of a global cloud presence that should substantially mitigate input lag, server downtimes, or online lobby headaches typically caused by online games.
Another piece of hardware
Short and simple, as powerful as the Xbox One X is, to use an old MADtv skit reference, Microsoft managed to add another blade.
Perhaps, in an effort to assuage the growing fears that Microsoft might exit the gaming industry after this console generation, or perhaps to showcase their streaming concept, the company is back in the labs creating yet another console to follow the X.
Even if it’s only a stop-gap to the company’s streaming first/only future, fans and Xbox gamers can still look forward to midnight and Black Friday purchases of bundled Xbox hardware for at least another couple of years. While there are scant details about what the next console holds in store for gamers, we’re afforded blind speculation for now. The team behind Microsoft’s slickest PC devices, the Surface line, will now be working in tandem with the Xbox team on the look and feel while the Xbox team sources parts for the architecture of the rig. Needless to say, gamers can look forward to droolworthy-looking device that may have an unconvential trick or two up its sleeves.
The second half of the promise
Next up, games.
For over five years, Microsoft has been saddled as the console with the least amount of games to show during E3, and for arguments sake, the critics have been mostly right. Sony has had a better show of first party IP and it’s paid big bucks to be the marketing arm to some of the most well received titles this console generation. Properties that used to be synonymously linked to Xbox are now becoming PS4 destinations, such as the Call of Duty franchise. It’s been hard for Microsoft to break a now codified narrative that Sony just has more games, despite many of them being cross-platform titles.
While sharing the vision of their gaming future, Microsoft also announced its intent to purchase gaming studios Ninja Theory, Undead Labs and Compulsion Games to add to its already purchased Playground Games and newly formed The Initiative studio.
Recently, there has been online chatter that Microsoft’s Xbox division was facing such an uphill battle against its largest competitor in Sony and its PS4 hardware sales, that it seemed almost inevitable that the company would shutter its gaming department.
However, with the news of Microsoft forming and intending to buy five new studios to bolster and expand its IP library, it seems the company is even more committed to providing gaming experiences than it was back in 2013.
“The original games we create at Microsoft Studios are some of our biggest assets,” said Matt Booty, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios. “Our growth strategy is to continue to expand the worlds that players love, while developing all-new exclusive games that deepen their engagement with our platform. We are thrilled to welcome five new studios into the Microsoft family. We believe these teams have the collective creative power and operational excellence to deliver the next industry game changers.”
If everything falls through for Microsoft, it will be in possession of its own gaming future. Yes, branding rights of multi-platforms and console exclusives are proving to be a successful tool in the gaming industry, but first-party development will allow Microsoft the luxury of experimentation. As with State of Decay 2, with Microsoft in the driver seat (as publisher) the company was able to offer games bucking against the expensive sticker tags of most recent titles, offer it as part of a subscription package for less than $10 a month, and keep release parity with PC and consoles as part of its Xbox Play Anywhere initiative.
With these new studios potentially coming on board, Xbox and PC (for a moment at least) gamers should expect to see more intellectual properties get the first-class expanding treatment of digital gaming on the Xbox platform, as well as a much needed uptick in the amount of titles coming from Microsoft.
Beyond the perception of exclusivity, adding five more studios also gets Microsoft out of its Forza, Halo and Gears of War rut and should invite a more varied group of gamers to the platform. Action-adventure games such as Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, or indie survival ones such has State of Decay 2 or We Happy Few, and the great minds behind Forza tapped to make a new mobile-first racing game, could go a long way to courting more gamers to the platform, which is arguably the direction anyone invested in gaming should want to see.
These are just some of the takeaways from Microsoft’s E3 2018 conference, but they speak volumes as to where Microsoft sees itself currently; needing to fix its game reputation and where it sees itself in the near future as part of the evolution of console gaming from dedicated hardware to console-level gaming, anywhere a gamer chooses to be. The future looks bright on both fronts for Microsoft.
If you have a Facebook page that you want to manage from your Windows 8 tablet, it is now easier to do so with the new FB Pages Manager app for Windows 8. Find below our review of its main features.
There isn’t an official Facebook Page Manager app released by Facebook for Windows 8 users in the Windows Store, but a new one, called FB Pages Manager, has been made available for a free download. Actually, this app has been very popular for Windows Phone 7 and Windows Phone 8 users and it now has been ported to Windows 8 users, as well.
FB Pages Manager is a beautiful Windows Store app that you can use to manage all your Facebook pages. The app allows you to update/delete/share your pages status, update photos, check and respond to your messages, comment to your posts or reply to a comment. You can view all your page insights, like or unlike, basically you can do pretty much everything on your pages that you do on your PC browser. Pin your pages to your start screen and be ready to receive notifications even when the app isn’t open.
Manage your Facebook pages from your Windows 8 tablet
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The app is at its first release, so there is bound to be some bugs and glitches along the way. After using the app for a while, I’ve seen few bugs, such as distorted images or resolution bugs, but I am confident that the developer will fix the issues in a future release. By using the FB Pages Manager app, you can update, delete or share your page’s status and pretty much anything that you’d normally do on the web version of it.
Also, you can share files directly to the app by using the charms menu from Windows 8. Also, live tiles of any sizes display your last notifications. And since it was launched in Windows 8.1 form, it has full support for it. The ability to pin Facebook pages to your start screen and be on track with the last news is also there. What’s really awesome is that you can check your notifications on your lock screen, without having to unlock your Windows 8 devices.
Pages Manager for FB latest update and features [2018 update]
Pages Manager has not received a very warm welcome as users complain about its ‘hunger for money’. However, do not forget that if you want to promote some posts on a Facebook page, you must pay, whenever you’re managing your FB page from the browser, or from a specialized app as Pages Manager is.
Despite this and all other problems reported by the users. the app received a great update recently, and here are the main changes:
Random crash bugs
Login flow updated
Quick information view on the page selection
Comment reactions
Let us know in the comments if you are using this app and how does it help you.
There are a number Windows 10, 8 apps for school available at the Windows Store that will help you through the learning part of your life. Most of them are really great for your day-to-day use and some are pretty situational and you don’t realize you need them. Having the resources available on your Windows 10, 8 tablets makes it a lot easier to manage school and allows you to have more free time for other activities. The portability of Windows 10, 8 plays a huge factor here, and it allows you to use most Windows 10, 8 school apps found in the store on all your gadgets. Since we don’t leave the house without at least one portable device, we can access these apps from our smartphones, tablets or laptops while at school or in the work environment.
Be better at school with these Windows 10, 8 apps
Whether you are in primary school or enrolled at a university, there are lots of Windows 10, 8 school apps available that you might not know of. Here are some of them, which are essential and you might want to consider for your daily routine. If you happen to use others and you are very pleased with them, let us know by leaving your comment in the box after the article.
This is a really simple app and it does everything it should do perfectly. It has all the features of a regular scientific calculator and a few more. This Windows 8 school app itself is really simple, however there are some things that should remain easy to use and calculators are one of them. This is a must have Windows 8 app for school and its usefulness will be appreciated for years. If you want more details about this Windows 8 school app you should definitely see our complete review.
A student planner can be really useful and even life-saving in some unexpected situations and nowadays it is really easy to integrate everything in your smartphone or tablet, without the need to have an extra notebook. This school app for Windows 10, 8 stores your timetable, assignments, exams and other important dates and allows you to see the upcoming events that require your presence or just get a glance of your day ahead. It is really simple to use and very configurable to fit your desires.
One of the tools that are essential in order to make your student life easier is a unit convertor. Having this app available for use makes your calculations faster and more accurate especially if you are an engineering student. Unfortunately this does not mean you can skip the class on conversions, but after you learn to do them yourself, this will be a real timesaver when you need to do some quick calculations. This will also help you meet deadlines easier and will allow you to spend more time on other important aspects of your assignments.
No introduction necessary for this Windows 10, 8 app, due to the fact that it is probably the most used word in schools and universities all over the world. This open source web page and now Windows 10, 8 app is an amazing source of information. Users all over the world contribute to the database with articles and help correct mistakes found in others. The Windows 10, 8 school app works beautifully and allows you to browse Wikipedia a lot faster than using an mobile browser to go to the Wikipedia web page. For more information about Wikipedia check our review .
If you are looking for a dictionary app this is one of the better ones you can find at the Microsoft Store. Being a simple dictionary is what makes this app great and easy to use by everybody. One of the extra feature this app has are pictures associated to most words you are looking for due to the fact that sometimes a definition is not enough. There are many dictionary Windows 10, 8 school apps you can find at the Store, however I find this particular one the most complete dictionary app you can get for free.
There is no need to spend large amounts of money on the complete Encyclopaedia Britannica set of books anymore. The app is basically the A-Z collection available as an online resource and this is the easier way to get the information you need. Being able to access the content from home, office or while you are taking a bus ride means a lot these days especially if you have a tight schedule and little to no time on your hands.
The app also packs some extra features that most find interesting like “This Day” events that occurred throughout history. The only downside of the app is that it requires a subscription in order to access all the articles, but it is wellworth the money if you enjoy expanding your knowledge. Do check our detailed review on this.
Students need to read many pages of information daily and coping with this task can sometimes get a bit overwhelming. One solution is to simply improve your reading speed so that you can absorb more information much faster.
With the help of this app you will significantly improve your reading speed as well as your information retention rate. Eye and memory exercises will help you expand your field of view as well as long term memory.
Check out these Windows 10, 8 school apps as well
In the past, we have featured a very good article on some of the best brain training apps to be used on your Windows 10, 8 tablet, so you definitely need to check it out. If you are still looking for more Windows 10, 8 school apps you should definitely take a look at these:
Some Windows 10, 8.1 tablet owners have been complaining that after they have made the jump to Windows 10, 8.1, the screen rotate function is not working correctly on their tablets. Find below more details about the error.
Rotating your Windows 10, 8.1, 8 tablet‘s screen is really easy, but it seems that not for everybody. A frustrated user has taken his anger on the Microsoft support community forums, saying that his problems hasn’t been solved, despite applying the latest updates. Here’s what he said at the time:
I’ve got a problem where the screen won’t rotate properly after the Surface has been left overnight. It will rotate on the lock screen, but then when I unlock, rotate is no longer working. It does work correctly at first when I power the device up from cold, but at some point, usually when I go to use it the next day, the rotate no longer works. It still works on the lock screen, but not once unlocked.
The user says that he made sure to check and toggled that his screen lock was off and he also disconnected the touch cover. At the moment, we don’t know whether this is a Surface RT or a Surface Pro or what version it is, but more people have reported the similar problem, and it’s obvious that they don’t all own only Surface tablets.
The quickest way to make the Windows 10, 8.1 tablet rotate again is to restart it. For some, applying the updates from November and December Patch Tuesday seems to take care of the problem. However, an official fix is yet to be released.
2. Check Lock Rotation settings
If your tablet won’t rotate the screen after restart, make sure that the Lock Rotation option is set to Off. If you enable it, this will prevent your tablet from automatically rotating the screen when you tilt it.
Also, if this rotation issue is affecting your Surface Device, try folding the keyboard or simply close the device. Sometimes, Windows 10 blocks lock screen rotation when you attach a keyboard.
3. Update your accelerometer drivers
If the problem persists, make sure to update your sensor drivers. Go to Device Manager, locate your sensor driver, right-click on them and select Update drivers.
Tweaking your Registry may also help you fix the problem, as this user reports. So, go to Start > type ‘regedit’ > launch the tool. Now, follow the instructions listed below:
1. Now expand “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” then expand “system”, then expand “CurrentControlSet”, then expand “Enum”, then expand “root”, then expand “SENSOR”, then expand “0000”, then expand “Device Parameters”, then click on “kxfusion”
2. On the right hand window double click on “ACPISMO85001-0” make sure the value data is the following
{CDA4B5F8-53B4-4E7C-8A73-0D69852FBEBA}
3. Now in the same window double click on the “Orientation” and make sure the Value Data is the following: 0000 01 00 00 01 01 00 02
Keep in mind that this value may vary by manufacturer, so you may need to try a different orientation value. Close the Registry, restart your computer and check if the problem persists.
5. Manually rotate your screen
Well, if nothing worked, try rotating your tablet screen manually. Here are three methods to do this:
Connect your keyboard: Press Ctrl + Alt + [a directional key] at the same time.
Select the rotation angle: Tap on an empty space on the desktop > go to your graphics Options > Rotation > select the rotation angle that you want to enable.
Manually select orientation: Go to Settings > System > Display > Orientation > select the orientation angle.
Deleting a file for good from your Windows 8 system does not happen when you use the Shift+Delete keyboard combination or when you empty the Windows Recycle Bin. By using the SDelete software, you will be able to permanently delete the wanted files from your command line
The Shift+Delete keyboard combination that many think is efficient against removing all the files from your Windows 8 only empties the Windows Recycle Bin and the files don’t get actually deleted. What happens is that Windows only removes the index for that file in the file system. If you want to delete a file for good, you can use the SDelete software, which is one of the Sysinternals tools provided by Microsoft (download link at the end).
Securely deleting a file that has no special attributes is relatively straight-forward: the secure delete program simply overwrites the file with the secure delete pattern. What is more tricky is securely deleting Windows NT/2K compressed, encrypted and sparse files, and securely cleansing disk free spaces. Compressed, encrypted and sparse are managed by NTFS in 16-cluster blocks. If a program writes to an existing portion of such a file NTFS allocates new space on the disk to store the new data and after the new data has been written, deallocates the clusters previously occupied by the file. NTFS takes this conservative approach for reasons related to data integrity, and in the case of compressed and sparse files, in case a new allocation is larger than what exists (the new compressed data is bigger than the old compressed data). Thus, overwriting such a file will not succeed in deleting the file’s contents from the disk.
SDelete is a command-line utility that overwrites the contents of free space on a disk so that no one can recover the deleted data that the disk contains. It relies on the Windows defragmentation API to see which disk clusters hold deleted data. Here are the command lines that you can use with SDelete:
-a: Remove Read-Only attribute.
-c: Clean free space.
-ppasses: Specifies number of overwrite passes (default is 1).
-q: Don’t print errors (Quiet).
-s or -r: Recurse subdirectories.
-z : Zero free space (good for virtual disk optimization).
Not all the users might need SDelete on their Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 devices in order to permanently delete some files. This tool is not the easiest to use, and in this case, less skilled users might encounter some difficulties while using it. Well, we have considered this situation and prepared here a list of file deleters that you could use on your PC. Here it is:
A good number of Dell Venue 8 Pro owners have been recently reporting that their Windows 10, 8 tablet has been struck by Wi-Fi issues. Now, the annoying problems with the connectivity have been put to an end as Microsoft has released an update that takes care of the problem.
According to a Microsoft support engineer, the problem with the Wi-Fi on the Dell Venue 8 Pro has been occurring because the updates were not installed in the right order. First of all, you need to make sure that you uninstall all of the following updates: KB2887595 and KB2903939 (if you still got them on your device). After that, you will need to run Windows Update once again in order to install the latest updates.
If you installed the latest updates, and restarted your Windows 10, 8 tablet shortly after that, then the Wi-Fi problems with your Dell Venue 8 Pro should have been solved. As a matter of fact, Dell’s 8 inch tablet is one of the best Windows 10, 8 tablets to buy this holiday. You can see how the table fares against competitors such as the Toshiba Encore or the Lenovo Miix 2.
If the updates don’t fix your Wi-Fi problems, here are a few additional troubleshooting guides that you can use:
If the issue persists, leave a comment below and we’ll try to find a solution together. Don’t forget to give us more details about the issue that you’re experiencing, so that we can identify the best fix for you
The Windows 10, 8 Zinio app has many users but also a good part of them are not satisfied with how the app has been performing, accusing it of slow responsiveness. Now, an update has been put in place to take care of that and add some more features.
The Windows 10, 8.1 Zinio app is one of the best to use when it comes to managing your magazines. If you look at the moment in the Windows Store, you will see that it doesn’t have such a great rating, which is caused by the fact that there were some big problems with app‘s performance previously. But now, all that is behind as the latest update seems to fix things.
Zinio is for people who love magazines. It’s the app with the largest selection of magazines in news, science, technology, entertainment, fashion and more, including The Economist, New Scientist, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Juxtapoz, ESPN the Magazine, GQ, Vogue, Elle and countless others. Use Zinio for Windows 8 to read articles from our favorite magazines, or browse our collection of magazines on every subject, and in more than 30 languages. Read what you like!
Manage magazine subscriptions on your Windows 10, 8.1 device
The latest release note for Windows 10, 8.1 app Zinio says that a much-improved reading experience on Windows 10, 8 has been put in place. The latest update fixes sluggish page turning on Windows RT and Windows 10, 8 devices and generally improves the performance. Also, faster download times have been put in place and support for new countries have been added:
Australia
Canada
India
New Zealand
Singapore
South Africa
United Kingdom
By using Zinio, you will be able to access the content of some of the most important magazine publications in the world, such as Brides, Vanity Fair, Forbes, The Week, Autoweek, Newsweek, Bloomberg, GQ, Esquire, Men’s Fitness, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Nylon, Harper’s Bazaar, BlackBook, PC World, PC Gamer, X-Box World, Layers, Edge. Popular Mechanics, National Geographic, The Smithsonian, New Scientist, Science, Popular Science and others.
So, if you want to keep up with the latest news in various fields, including news, politics, technology, art, style, travel and much more, then this is the right app for you. You can access the latest stories that shape history in a few seconds.
You can also access Zinio’s content on your Windows 10 desktop computer via a monthly subscription that you can get on Zinio’s official website.
Speaking of magazines, if you’re working for a magazine or planning to create your own magazine any time soon, check out this list of the best magazine design software to impress your readers.
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