“The open-source nature of the Android OS makes it possible for manufacturers to ship custom versions of the OS along with a set of pre-installed apps, often for product differentiation,” said the researchers. “Some device vendors have recently come under scrutiny for potentially invasive private data collection practices and other potentially harmful or unwanted behavior of the preinstalled apps on their devices. Yet, the landscape of preinstalled software in Android has largely remained unexplored....

Thankfully, Windows 10 S isn’t an entirely new OS. It’s essentially Microsoft’s latest operating system with some features unchecked to aid performance and security on low-end hardware. As a result, you can disable Windows 10 S mode very and move from Windows 10s to 10 Pro for free. The process to disable S mode only takes a couple of minutes. However, it’s worth noting that this is a one-way toggle – once you switch out of S mode there’s no going back without a complete factory reinstall....

If you are unsure of how to plot out your hardware needs, or you need a refresher, read on for an overview of how you can achieve this efficiently. Scrutinize existing resources Hardware capacity planning is mostly about analyzing the setup you have at the moment and determining the extent to which it will be suitable for your needs over time. The first step is to take a closer look at the resources you have in place right now, so that you know what you are working with....

Windows drive is locked how to unlock windows 11 Running check disk command, repairing corrupted system files using SFC command or rebuild the BCD file and the master boot record using bootrec command are some common solutions to The Drive where Windows is installed is locked Windows 11. 1 Windows drive is locked how to unlock windows 111.1 Advanced boot options1.2 Perform startup repair1.3 Run the check disk command to unlock the drive1....

In other words, those still on Windows 10 1709 will need to upgrade immediately to continue receiving vital security updates. The exception is Windows 10 Enterprise and Education builds, which receive support until 14th of April 2020. Under that same philosophy, Education and Enterprise can expect an end to Windows 10 1607 servicing today. Home and Education users faced this change last year, after all. It’ll be joined by Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, which will receive its last security update....

Organizations must be aware of cutting-edge technology and best practices to compete, survive, and thrive. It applies to the critical competencies of the team in IT infrastructure, management, design, and implementation. CompTIA A+ certifications serve to upskill IT teams and increase their productivity. The CompTIA A+ certification is recognized internationally as a tried and true accreditation for an organization’s helpdesk team, training them for more advanced jobs. What Is CompTIA A+ Certification?...

The 300 SW Yamhill store told investigators of the apparent theft, who then watched the store. Police saw one of the accused enter the store and take a laptop on November 29. It’s suspected that another stole items 3 days prior, while the third is believed to have stolen multiple items across the month. The police have since made three arrests, the first suspect charged with two counts of first-degree theft and computer crime....

However, it’s worth presenting some alternate perspectives and the philosophy behind the purchase. Soon-to-be GitHub CEO Nat Friedman took to Reddit to assuage developer’s concerns about the acquisition, and he did so with considerable grace. A key talking point since the purchase has been GitHub’s ability to be independent under Microsoft’s wing. Users are somewhat expecting they’ll have to use their Microsoft account to log into GitHub, but Friedman says that isn’t the case....

While format a USB drive or SD card getting confused about which one to choose between FAT32, exFAT or NTFS file system, which one is better? Let’s take a look at the Difference Between FAT32, exFAT or NTFS file systems. What is File Systems? A file system is a method of organizing and retrieving files from a storage medium or hard drive. Computers use different kinds of file systems to store and organize data on media such as HDD, SD card, USB flash drive, CD & DVD....

In today’s world businesses more and more often use outsourcing for their projects. And it’s no wonder. Outsourcing is so popular due to the fact that it allows expanding opportunities for business. In this article, we will focus on such a form of collaboration as a dedicated software development team. We will describe who can use it, describe its advantages, and the steps needed for hiring a professional development team....

At the time, we recommended that users who didn’t want to wait for a fix downloaded it manually. A week and a half after the initial rollout, it’s finally available to all users via the Windows Update service. Microsoft says this update is ‘required’, and also fixes a recent printing issue users have experienced: “Addresses an intermittent issue with the print spooler service that may cause print jobs to fail....

Why does windows 10 PC restart automatically while playing game? It’s really frustrating when windows 10 randomly restarts while gaming. To figure out this issue, you need to know the reason What causes windows 10 PC to restart when playing games. As discussed before outdated graphics card driver, Improper power settings, System file corruption or the game you are playing is not compatible with the current windows 10 version and more....

1 Microsoft Paint nearing removal2 All removed features of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: By far the biggest change involves the 3D Builder app, which will be completely removed when the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update arrives. The application will no longer be installed by default, and Microsoft suggests that customers should use Print 3D and Paint 3D in its place. Microsoft 3D Builder has been around for almost four years, since November 2013....

Many Windows 10 users may not know what My People is considering it was a relatively under-promoted tool. Microsoft now says development of the feature has ended, while the shell extension has been depreciated. “My People is no longer being developed. It may be removed in a future update.” Microsoft launched My People with the Fall Creators Update two years ago. The idea behind the tool was to serve as a location for most frequently used contacts on Windows 10....

Insiders installing Windows 10 Preview build 19577 will see changes in Settings and Group Policy settings. Microsoft says the update reflects its continued push to improve transparency and give users more control over their data. Microsoft has consistently received criticism for the way it collects data on Windows 10. The company has often exasperated the situation by not adequately explaining its policies. Over the last two years, Redmond has been trying to address concerns....

Note: Windows 10 is being developed as a service, which means it regularly receives new features. Microsoft has launched Seven major updates so far: November Update, Anniversary Update, Creators Update, Fall Creators Update, April 2018 Update, and October 2018 Update and May 2019 Update. And recently released the eighth feature update November 2019 update version 1909 you can get it from here. What’s new Windows 10 build 19041? Quick Search is now available in languages other than EN-US....

According to Microsoft employee PaulSey (via Ghacks) a fix is coming in late October. “We are aware of this issue and estimate a resolution to be released in late October,” he said on the Microsoft Answers Forum. For those lucky enough to be unaffected, the bug causes a critical error when the Start Menu is opened, with it ceasing to respond. For those who rely on it to access their apps, it’s a major annoyance....

What is Hibernate in Windows 10? Hibernate is a power-saving state designed primarily for laptops, which is kind of a mix between a traditional shutdown and sleep mode. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your hard disk to the hiberfile (C:\hiberfil.sys), and then turns off your computer. Then when it’s time to start it up again all your previous work is ready and waiting for you....

That means the update will only show up on devices that are part of the first waves but you can manually check for updates, use Media Creation Tool to download and install Windows 10 October 2020 Update now. How To Install Windows 10 version 20H2 Now! According to the company, beginning 20/10/2020, the new version is available as a manual download using the Media Creation Tool, Update Assistant or by clicking the Check for Updates button in the Windows Update settings....

To test the discovery, the researcher (SandboxExcaper) run a proof-of-concept (PoC) that shows how a hacker could overwrite “pci.sys” with information collected from the Windows Error Reporting (WER) feedback area. It is worth noting that SandboxEscaper says her PoC has limitations that means it may not function on every PC. One example is the bug will not run on a PC with a single CPU core. She also says the bug is not fast acting because it needs an ideal scenario and can be prevented by several operations....