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Microsoft quietly pushes new update for handsets running Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Preview for Developers, bumping the version to 8.10.14157.200. For those who still encountering the error 0x80188308, the company has stated that the new update doesn’t fix the issue. However, Microsoft is working to release yet another update soon to resolved the specific error message users are getting. The update is available immediately and those registered using the Microsoft’s App Studio program can install the new bits going to the “phone update” section in Settings....

The Microsoft Store is now running its “12 Days of Deals” a promotion that offers different discount deals each day during 12 days. However, the store does not reveal every product at once, each day you suppose to check what product is available and for the following day to keep the mystery. Today the secret is over; someone has leaked the entire list with the deals Microsoft will be offering for the remaining days....

Good news for users who are planning to upgrade to Windows 8 as soon as it becomes available! Microsoft has announced today that they will be offering a promotion in their website (Windows.com) to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99 (download only), and an extra $15 plus shipping if you prefer to purchase a backup DVD. In stores the price will be slightly higher ($69.99). Also it will include the option to add Windows Media Center for free with the “add features” option....

Microsoft is known for using particular code names for its projects, while Windows 8.1 was developed under “Windows Blue” and Windows 10 under the “Threshold” codename, we now know that the software maker is already working on “Redstone” for the next wave of updates. According to a new report from Neowin, Microsoft is planning to release two new significant updates for Windows in 2016. The first wave of updates will arrive in June and the second wave will land in October of the same year....

We already heard that Microsoft may be considering building a set-top box specifically target as a consumption device. But now The Wall Street Journal is writing that the rumor might just be true, as there are already a number of prototypes circulating in Redmond headquarters for an affordable streaming media device (video and music), and some of them with Kinect support. Yes, the current Xbox is capable of the same functionality, however since the device is primarily used as a game console the hardware is more expensive....

You might be able to type 80+ WPM on your PC’s keyboard, but typing on your Android device is a completely different experience. Typing on a touchscreen is quite different, and in most cases, you can only use two thumbs to type. This can lead to a slowdown in typing, and if you send 100+ messages each day, it can be a headache. Fortunately, like solutions to many other user problems, the Android community has many solutions for this problem as well....

Windows 8.1 Update is finally out as a mandatory update for those wanting to keep receiving future updates via Windows Update on their devices. However for those who already installed the update may find out that doing so causes some issues, in which case uninstalling Windows 8.1 Update may be necessary. Removing Windows 8.1 Update isn’t a difficult task, but it isn’t also as easy as going to Control Panel > Uninstall a program, because you won’t find the undo button there....

You should unlock Custom loadout in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 if you plan on playing Multiplayer. This is a feature that allows you to create a preset with the guns and equipment of your choice. And having multiple builds can help you experiment with your play in the Multiplayer matches of this game. So in this guide check out how to unlock and create a custom loadout class in CoD MW2, and learn how to customize them....

From time to time, Apple may issue firmware updates for all models of AirPods, including AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. These over-the-air (OTA) updates typically feature bug fixes, connectivity improvements, and stability enhancements. While Apple provides no official guidance on how to manually trigger AirPods firmware updates, users can perform a few simple steps to initiate the update process. This tutorial shows how to update the firmware on AirPods via a Mac, iPhone, or iPad....

Bumble is the women-centered dating and networking app that appeared as a direct competitor to Tinder. Instead of just facilitating quick hookups, this app aims to help you find friends, partners, and network with local professionals, all from the same place. A Quick Review: What Is Bumble? Not all apps built to connect people do so while thinking about the actual people involved. Bumble, was built in part, to empower women and give them a better chance of deeper connections unlike competitors like Tinder....

Delicious Candy is a kind of special item in Fairy Tail and it is used for a special purpose at a special time. You will be collecting delicious candy throughout the game. If you are wondering what to do with this candy then this guide will answer your all questions. Delicious Candy is easy to spot, look for shiny objects. Along with the candy you can also find other things like healing items....

Microsoft Editor is a writing assistant service (similar to Grammarly) which uses AI to help you write polished prose, professional emails, and post on services like Gmail, Outlook, Facebook, Twitter, and virtually anywhere on the web. The editor was created primarily for Microsoft Word, but there’s an extension for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome to offer spelling and grammar suggestions as long as you’re signed in with a Microsoft account. If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you’ll also get advanced grammar and style refinements, which means that formal language conciseness, clarity, vocabulary suggestions are more integrated with your subscription....

As a Linux user you’re probably familiar with cron. It has worked as the go-to Unix time-based job scheduler for many years. Now many users are seeing Systemd timers begin to replace cron’s dominance. This article will discuss the basics of how to set up your own timer and make sure it’s running properly on your system. Installation? If you’re already using Systemd as an init system – many popular Linux distros run it by default, including Arch, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, and Ubuntu – you will see timers already in use....

If you’re feeling nostalgic for 8-bit games or need to run some old software, 32-bit Windows 10 doesn’t accommodate. Old DOS programs need a little extra to run on the 64-bit version of Windows 10 as well as Windows 11. You can use vDos to help you run old DOS software if you need to, although it isn’t a suitable option for gaming. Here’s how to use it. What Is vDos?...

Mozilla Thunderbird is a cross-platform, feature-rich free email client with many customization and security options. If you’d like to check out the HTML source code of an email message, Mozilla makes it easy, whether from an unopened or open message. What to Know Select the message and go to View > Message Source.Alternatively, highlight the email in your inbox, then go to Menu > View > Message Source.To view an email’s headers, select it and go to Menu > View > Headers > All....

Whether you’re traveling in style in your motorhome or the family minivan with the kids, nothing helps whittle away those endless miles of road like multimedia entertainment. And while music and DVDs—or Blu-ray discs if you’re so inclined—are great, mobile TV can add variety to the mix. What to Know To watch local broadcast television in your car, you need a video display, a TV tuner, and an antenna.If you want to watch satellite TV in your car, you need a special satellite dish, which is expensive....

Aussie-born YouTuber Deligracy is your typical YouTuber turned Twitch streamer. With an army of 1.1 million subscribers across YouTube, she was slow to the world of streaming, but since her foray into the exploding industry, she has become a staple in the live-streaming life-simulator community. “I decided to get into streaming because the area was gaining popularity. It looked enjoyable and was an opportunity to interact more closely with my community,” she said in an email interview with Lifewire....

After the console versions of Insurgency: Sandstorm was recently delayed, new age ratings suggest that the launch will also take place for the next-gen consoles of PS5 and Xbox Series X. Insurgency: Sandstorm is almost quite old on PC. The title was published on this platform in December 2018. Versions for PS4 and Xbox One should follow in August 2020 after delays. But recently it was announced that the ports were being delayed indefinitely....

Armored Core 6 got announced at the Game Awards and people are already interested in learning about its Multiplayer. This is a series that is going to receive its new entry after a decade. The last game Armored Core: Verdict Day got released in 2013. Thus it is easy to see the hype around it. So keep reading to find out if Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon will have Multiplayer....

Following a dark period in his life, Kevin Dedner took matters into his own hands when he felt the need to get a hold of his mental health. Dedner in January 2018 launched Hurdle, a digital mental health platform focused on providing mental health services and self-care support to people of color. Dedner fully committed himself to the company in June 2018, aiming to provide the Black community with better access to digital mental health services....