Security company Avast conducted a survey covering 163 million PCs. The study finds 55 percent of all installed programs and apps were not the latest version of that service. In other words, 55 percent of all apps on Windows PCs are out-of-date and contain vulnerabilities. Of course, an out-of-date app with known issues is much more susceptible to a successful attack. Avast says the most popular outdated app is VLC Media Player....

The planned alternative platform will most probably be the mortal blow for Intel´s Xeon Phi Knights Hill, which should have been a 10-nanometer 2018-successor of the current Xeon Phi 7200 “Knights Landing” of the 14nm-class. Whether this new microarchitecture for exascale supercomputers has something to do with Intel’s new GPU plans, for which Intel hired former AMD Radeon boss Raja Koduri, is still unclear. The chipmaker is apparently determined not to reveal any further details about the coming accelerators at this stage....

According to the tech giant, the previous issue was only present in batteries produced by Simplo. However, new reports suggest that customers with LGC batteries are now experiencing more severe problems. Inability to Charge A Microsoft Answers thread reveals that the issue varies from user to user. Some are reporting their device can’t hold a charge at all, while other’s just drain quickly. Plugging in the Surface Pro 3 results in a message with the battery percentage, followed by “not charging....

It began with a series of problems. In September, the company postponed a Microsoft Store event, saying it was waiting on partners. It was never relaunched, and it admitted in October that it had run into regulatory problems. Users weren’t sure if there would ever be a device, and the delays were getting to them. WhartonBrooks finally revealed the phone this March, but it turned out to be pretty average....

1 Find the All Recent Files List in Windows 102 Clear or Disable All Recent Files in Windows 103 Clear the Recent Files List on Shutdown For that, you’ll need to access the hidden log the system keeps in the background. Microsoft doesn’t have an official name for this, but colloquially it’s known as the all recent files list. Here you can see many more files and places, much you could from the Windows XP Start Menu....

Of course, Microsoft can already do this for its own updates but is seemingly extending it to third parties. The company calls the ability “Manual Drivers” and says it makes driver updates more streamlined. According to Microsoft, developers of drivers will be able to find problems more quickly and prevent broken updates from spreading. “All partners will now be able to publish drivers as automatic! This grants access to driver flighting, and gradual rollout....

How to Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 Let’s first understand How to Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10. 1 How to Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 101.1 Using windows 10 settings1.2 Using the Action center1.3 Using the device manager2 Bluetooth missing from device manager2.1 Update windows 10 PC2.2 Show hidden devices2.3 Update the Bluetooth driver2.4 Check Bluetooth services2.5 Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter2.6 Disable Fast Startup Using windows 10 settings Press Windows + X select settings,Click devices than Bluetooth and other devices....

To start a ‘View optional updates’ link will appear underneath the usual ‘Check for Updates’ button. This will give users quick access to a list of drivers and other additions, which they’ll be able to tick and untick at will. “For drivers, you no longer need to browse Device Manager for a specific device to update. Windows Update will automatically keep your drivers up to date,” explains Microsoft. “But if you’re having a problem, one of those optional drivers might help....

While January 2022 Patch Tuesday is a week away, the company thought it could not wait to release this fix. Specifically, the update is KB5010196 and is available for all Windows 10 versions on the build 17763.2369. That means the following versions: Windows Server 2019 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1809 for x86-based Systems...

In the report, ZDNet says its contacts have passed on a list of devices due to get the Creators Update. Microsoft will be launching the feature update for Windows 10 Mobile on April 25. Of course, the Creators Update will be landing on PCs on April 11. However, not all Windows 10 Mobile users will be in line to receive the significant new features the update brings. ZDNet’s sources point to the following handsets:...

Windows 10 start menu not working Well, the exact cause of this problem varies on different combinations of PC environments. It could be buggy windows update installation, system files corrupted or missing, any Third-party programs especially the PC optimizer and antivirus are misbehaving and more. 1 Windows 10 start menu not working1.1 Restart StartMenuExperienceHost1.2 Update Windows 101.3 Repair corrupted system files1.4 Create a new user profile1.5 Reinstall the Windows apps1.6 Tweak Windows registry1....

Recent changes have included creating a manual update ability alongside automatic driver updates. In the latest move, Microsoft says it will pause Windows 10 driver updates if OEMs do not submit updates before December 3, 2020. That means driver updates not approved will not reach users next months. OEMs who miss the deadline will need to wait until January 2021 before submitting again. Microsoft’s reason for this change is clear....

Windows Insiders will start to get their hands on Windows 11 soon. In a pre-launch message, Frank Shaw, CVP, Communications seemed overly paranoid about the introduction. He said the leak from a week ago was not the final version and should be ignored. He also urged users to not review Windows 11 until the full launch. As for changes, at first glance the main differences seem to be focused on design....

Something Happened error Windows 11 I search many websites, windows 11 forums, and Windows 11 experts and see many youtube videos To solve This Error Something Happened windows can’t continue. Finally, I got some solutions for the same below are the steps to troubleshoot Error code 80240020 or something happened windows can’t continue. 1 Something Happened error Windows 111.1 Change Locale and Language Settings to English (United States)1.2 Run the Windows Media Creation Tool as an Administrator1....

Windows Autopatch introduces automatic firmware, driver, app, and feature updates to customers. It is a managed service that links to Patch Tuesday but provides automatic patches when needed. This includes for Windows 10 and Windows 11 covering firmware and drivers, as well as Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook. According to Microsoft, there is now a new application-based authentication available in Autopatch through the Modern Workplace Management app....

By leveraging this vulnerability, bad actors could get wide control over a target system. According to Eclypsium, the flaw “extends to any Windows device that uses Secure Boot with the standard Microsoft Third Party UEFI Certificate Authority.” In other words, many Windows-related systems are affected, including hardware and servers. If you’re unfamiliar with Secure Boot, it is a PC industry standard used to secure system boots. It ensures boots happen only when software is trusted from the OEM....

Panay was Microsoft’s product chief before becoming the head of the new Windows and Devices division in 2019. Panos Panay has become synonymous with the rise of the Surface hardware brand. He led the division from a failing idea to a diverse product group enjoying success. His good work with Surface and then Windows has meant Panay is now being brought into the inner circle of advisors for CEO Satya Nadella....

And hackers have proved just that by bypassing Windows Hello security through a fake USB camera. Specifically, threat actors took infra-red images of targets and transmitted them through Windows Hello. Microsoft’s security accepted the images as authentication. At the core of this problem is Windows Hello seemingly accepts just about any Infra red camera as a compatible camera. This means a hacker can manipulate the data and trick Hello by capturing the target PC in an IR image....

Through version 16006.1022820108.0 of the Windows 10 Mail app, users can start inserting drawings and other Ink creations into mails. The ability to annotate images through mouse, pen, or finger articulation is also available. The features are found in a new Draw ribbon in the app. For a full list of the features, check out the changelog: Insert a Drawing Canvas from the ribbon anywhere in your email to add a sketch....

Before You Dive Into Gaming There is nothing that the gaming process often appears to be incredibly addictive. If you find an exciting game that perfectly suits your taste, you will likely start playing days and nights. But what if you have tons of academic assignments to complete at school, college, or university? Learning and writing essays are always very time-consuming! Fortunately, there is a great solution to this common issue....