Windows 11 is currently available as a part of Microsoft’s early access Windows Insider Program. As with any early access, some users have encountered bugs and other issues along the way. The latest problem seems to cause difficulties with the Windows Security application. According to Windows Latest, the bug is noticeable in Windows 11 Build 22000.160 or older, and it keeps the app from opening when you select it in Windows Settings....
Once a device has passed the Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) process, the manufacturer can use a “Certified for Windows” logo (or something very similar) in their advertising, and the device is allowed to be listed in the Windows HCL. The Windows Hardware Compatibility List is usually just called the Windows HCL, but you may see it under many different names, like HCL, Windows Compatibility Center, Windows Compatibility Product List, Windows Catalog, or Windows Logo’d Product List....
What Is an XAML File? A file with the XAML file extension (pronounced as “zammel”) is an Extensible Application Markup Language file, created using Microsoft’s markup language that goes by the same name. An XAML file may instead use the .XOML file extension. XAML is an XML-based language, so .XAML files are basically just text files. Similar to how HTML files are used to represent web pages, XAML files describe user interface elements in software applications for Windows Phone apps, Microsoft Store apps, and more....
According to a blog post, the update affects Xbox One Controllers that have Bluetooth support, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and Xbox Adaptive Controllers. The main new feature is Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) which will deliver controller inputs more efficiently to make gameplay more responsive. This is a feature that was exclusive to the Xbox Series X and is now making its way to the older controllers. The update also includes a Bluetooth Low Energy feature which provides a similar communication range compared to the standard, but at with reduced power consumption....
The update delivers new features based on player feedback. New features include updates to the Xbox app on PCs, a new Play Later feature, and the latest version of Microsoft Edge. The Xbox app on PCs is gaining new ways for players to access their games remotely. Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is now available on the app for members with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service. Cloud Gaming (Beta) lets people play games on their Windows 10 PC, Android devices, and even iOS, with no downloads necessary....
This fun-sized soundbar is 30 percent smaller than the company’s standard offerings, which is great news for apartment dwellers and anyone with little to no room left on a cluttered TV stand. The SR-C30A is also an all-in-one audio solution, as it ships with a wireless subwoofer for increased bass response. The device is designed to “fit neatly on or in smaller furniture,” with a width of just 23-inches and a height of 2....
This isn’t a version of Flight Simulator for the Xbox. It’s an attempt to make the existing game fit into a console’s framework, with numerous shortcuts and adaptations made so you can control a realistically depicted airplane straight from the pilot’s seat with your Xbox controller. It’s a lot to juggle when you’ve got the comparative freedom of a keyboard and mouse, or any of the elaborate hardware mockups that serious flight sim fans have put together....
Basic Facts Title: “Pac-Man” aka Puck-Man Release Date: Japan 1980, North America 1981 Platform: Coin-op video arcade cabinet Developer: Namco Manufacturer: Namco (Japan), Midway (North America) Designer: Tōru Iwatani The History of Pac-Man Namco, a major developer of mechanical arcade games, had been a well-established company in Japan since they started up in 1955, and by the end of the ’70s were already major players in the video arcade market thanks to their first game, Gee Bee (an elaborate take on Breakout) and their first space shooter Galaxian (inspired by “Space Invaders”)....
You may find this option especially useful if your email address is anything other than your name. Creating a standard block of text that Yahoo automatically adds to all of your outgoing messages saves you from having to type it each time. Your signature can include your contact info, website, or any other information you’d like your senders to have. You can also create multiple sign-offs and use them for different types of emails....
It wasn’t that long ago that 1Password 8 arrived for macOS, bringing a refined look and more familiar interface—but there was no love for mobile devices. Apparently, 1Password 8 for Android and iOS wouldn’t work as a direct update and needed to be an entirely new app instead. 1Password 8 on mobile offers more customization options, so you can decide what you want to see most often and where you want it to appear on your Home screen....
255.255.255.0 and Subnetting Subnets act as virtual fences, splitting a block of IP addresses into smaller units. This practice relieves network congestion and allows for granular access across subnets. A subnet mask identifies individual subnets. Traditional subnets worked with classful networks that partitioned the IP addresses into one of five classes (Class A/B/C/D/E) according to the value of the IP address number. The subnet mask 255.255.255.0 converts to a 32-bit binary value:...
Here are some Facebook page features and related tips that every power user should know about. Use a Video or a Slideshow as a Cover Photo Your page’s cover photo is an excellent way to make a strong first impression because it’s the first thing people see when they visit your Facebook page. But it doesn’t have to be a photo. When you hover the cursor over your cover photo and select Change Cover, options appear in a drop-down list that allows you to choose videos or slideshows....
Most movie sites let you browse through the films by subcategories, most popular, and most recently added. This makes it very easy to find something to enjoy immediately. The following are just a few of the movies we’ve been able to watch: Journey to the Center of the Earth, Desert Saints, Eye See You, Never Back Down: No Surrender, and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Choose Free as the source and Action from the genre section to find movies such as Superman, Apocalypto, Need for Speed, 300, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Man on Fire, and The 5th Wave....
What Causes Laptop Speakers to Stop Working When laptop speakers are not working, it can be due to a problem with the sound settings or configuration, device drivers, or even physical defects in the speakers or wiring. To get to the bottom of things and fix your speakers, you’ll need to check out each potential issue, perform any available fixes, and then check to see if the speakers work. Here are the most common issues which may be behind your laptop speakers not working:...
IPS-LCDs are commonly used on midrange and high-end smartphones and portable devices. All Retina Display Apple iPhones feature IPS-LCDs, as does the Motorola Droid and some TVs and tablets. Information on IPS Displays IPS-LCDs feature two transistors for each pixel, whereas TFT-LCDs use just one. This requires a more powerful backlight, which delivers more accurate colors and lets the screen be viewed from a wider angle. IPS-LCDs don’t show when the screen has been touched, which you might notice in some older monitors....
How Are Read and Write Speeds Measured? Read and write speeds are typically recorded with the letters ps (per second) at the end of the measurement. For example, a device that has a write speed of 32 MBps means that it can record 32 megabytes of data every second. It’s also common for speeds to be expressed in MB/s. How to Test Read and Write Speeds CrystalDiskMark—a freeware program for Windows—tests the read/write speeds of internal and external drives....
In the latest issue of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed that the next Mac mini is set to replace the current Intel models. The new hardware will make use of what’s being referred to as Apple’s “M1X” chip (an unofficial name), which is a step up from today’s M1 chip. He also states that the new Mac mini is expected to release “in the next several months,” possibly hitting as early as this fall....
Comparing the advantages and drawbacks of each are helpful in determining the best choice to fit your needs. Overall Findings Both the Acer C720 and the Samsung Series 3 XE303 Chromebook have similar 11-inch screen size and pricing of under $300. They are also quite similar in features. The Acer has some advantages in power and performance while the Samsung device takes a slight lead when it comes to appearance, portability and ease of use....
As part of its Next@Acer 2022 event, Acer revealed a small army of laptops designed for a wide variety of user preferences. And this is in addition to the four models revealed at CES in January. For starters, its Swift series is getting a new Swift 3 OLED laptop, which features a 14-inch display with a thin aluminum frame, a backlit keyboard, and up to 10 hours of in-use battery life....
The Acer Swift X is a 14-inch laptop that’s seven-tenths of an inch thick and weighs about three pounds, yet packs Nvidia’s RTX 3050 Ti graphics card to deliver solid performance in modern AAA games. It will retail for $899 with 512GB of storage, a full $100 less than the entry-level MacBook Air. “It’s sleek, it looks good, the price is really good for what you get,” Eric Ackerson, senior product marketing manager for Acer America, said in a phone interview....
