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This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft’s Build 2018 happened this week, and while it was an event dedicated to developers, the company made a number of exciting announcements coming to Windows 10, Office, and Azure. (You can also catch up the keynotes here.) The company also showed off a new built-in app for Windows 10 known as Your Phone, and it’s an app that allows you to access your text messages, photos, and notifications without having to unlock your phone....

This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft pushes Windows 10 build 18970 as part of the 20H1 development with new option to reset device downloading the installation files from the cloud, instead of using the local image. You can check all the new features and changes that so far Microsoft has added to the 20H1 update in this guide. Windows 10 build 18363.327 from the 19H2 update rolls out in the Release Preview ring, but just as a test update....

This week on Pureinfotech: The Xbox Series X received the first system update, which introduces dynamic backgrounds and several interface improvements. Microsoft made available the first Windows Feature Experience Pack, which is a new type of update that allows the company to improve features independently without the need to wait until the next major release of Windows 10. In other Windows 10 news, a preview of the next Patch Tuesday update for version 2004 is now available an optional install with a slew of fixes expected to arrive in January 2021....

This week on Pureinfotech: Windows 11 received its first cumulative update to address networking-related issues with Intel software. However, shortly after the update became available, reports began to surface, revealing that the update made an existing performance bug with AMD processors even worse. Fortunately, Microsoft is already testing another update that fixes this and many other problems. (You can follow the history of every update in this guide.) As part of the active development branch, the software giant released Windows 11 build 22478 in the Dev Channel with a preview of the newly redesigned emoji system and several fixes....

This week on Pureinfotech, Microsoft is rumored to launch Windows 11 22H2 on September 20 for compatible devices. The feature update is expected to continue updating the desktop interface, bringing back previously removed functionalities, and introducing new features and enhancements. The company also began rolling out an update for the Widgets icon in the Taskbar to show dynamic content for sports, finance, and news, in addition to weather. If you don’t want this feature on Windows 11, you can only turn it off entirely with these steps....

Roblox Action Collection Advent Calendar (2021) is here, and it includes 2 exclusive virtual items. So here’s what you can expect in the box and where you can buy it before all scalpers get their hands on it. So let’s look at how much it costs and where can you buy and get one from. What do you Get in Roblox Advent Calendar 2021? Here’s everything you can get once you buy Roblox Advent Calendar 2021:...

We’ve all been there-you’re lying down in bed, scrolling through an endless feed filled with overly political rants, friends doing stuff that makes you feel envious and covetous, and maybe also a mouth-watering souffle (which you have to stay away from because of your diet). And then comes a sudden moment of realization. You want a break from all this! You become aware of the fact that oftentimes, social media becomes an outlet for stress, anxiety, and frustration....

A private encryption key is an extra-layer encryption algorithm used by some online backup services to help further secure your account. With a private encryption key, your backed up files can’t be seen by anyone unless they can provide the password that decrypts the key, thus revealing the data. Is Setting a Private Encryption Key a Good Idea? In one word? Yes. Did you know that any cloud backup account without a private encryption key setup is open for the service to look at, anytime they want?...

An access point name (APN) on mobile phones establishes a connection to the gateway between the carrier’s network and the internet. The APN finds the IP address that the device is identified with on the network, determines if a private network is needed, chooses the correct security settings, and more. The APN for T-Mobile is fast.tmobile.com for 4G LTE devices. An older one is wap.voicestream.com, and the T-Mobile Sidekick APN is hiptop....

The hexadecimal number system, also called base-16 or sometimes just hex, is a number system that uses 16 unique symbols to represent a particular value. Those symbols are 0-9 and A-F. The number system that we use in daily life is called the decimal, or base-10 system, and uses the 10 symbols from 0 through 9 to represent a value. Where and Why Is Hexadecimal Used? Most error codes and other values used inside a computer are represented in the hexadecimal format....

Microsoft has released firmware update for the Surface Laptop 3, and the update is meant to improve system stability and other different areas depending whether you have a device with an Intel or AMD processor. The update for the model with an AMD processor was made available on July 2, and the firmware for the variant with an Intel processor released on July 9. Surface Laptop 3 with Intel firmware update The following improvements are available for Surface Laptop 3 with Intel processor:...

Syncwire Lightning Cable Amazing durability Reasonable price tag Sleek look Limited color options No extra features Short length The Syncwire Lightning cable puts durability front and center. Combined with its sleek, professional look, it’s a great cable for people on the go. Design Durability and Build Quality Charging Speed Features and Accessories Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the Syncwire Lightning Cable so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....

This week on tech, rumors about Microsoft launching its own smartwatch before the holidays start emerging and the latest information suggest the wearable will be wristband instead of a traditional watch. New information also started surfacing this week about the next version of Microsoft’s operating system, which may or may not be called Windows 9. Among the new interesting details, Microsoft may be planning to release a Windows 9 preview by fall timeframe....

This week in tech we covered the release of Google Chrome 14 to the beta channel; release that comes with a lot of improvements and addition of new features, such as Web Audio and Native Client. Also this week I showed how to use the iPad version of Gmail on Google Chrome web browser — really cool trick that you should definitely try. After a lot of complaints from its users, Facebook has added a button to hide the sidebar, but it can be a little tricky if later you want to bring it back; check out the article to learn more....

I hope that everyone had a great start in this new year! Here is what we covered in tech this week, HTC has released another widget for Windows, this time Metro Home, bringing Windows Phone 7 style to Windows desktop; we learned something pretty easy in how to customize Windows Command Prompt interface style — no more boring black background and white font –, also for Windows 7 users I explained how to enable or disable hibernation feature....

Framework, maker of modular, ultra-repairable laptops, now makes a Chromebook. It costs $999 and might be the best value Chromebook you can buy. Framework’s Chromebook is just as repairable as its regular laptops.The Framework’s modest specs suit ChromeOS. It will probably outlast any other Chromebook. Chromebooks are cheap, basic, almost disposable computers that offload much of their work to the cloud. The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition, or Framebook as we shall name it, is the opposite of disposable junk....

Apple added and updated a variety of features in iOS 15. Still, for every highly-touted add-on like SharePlay, several other equally useful ones are hiding away, waiting for you to find them. Some of these lesser-known features are so useful that once you discover they exist, you’ll wonder why Apple hadn’t mentioned them. Here are some of the best hidden features in iOS 15. Visual Lookup Gives More Info About Your Pics Photos picked up some cool tricks in iOS 15....

Whether you use Facebook for personal or business reasons, your profile is an essential introduction to you and your page. One important feature to set up properly is your Facebook cover photo. This large banner-style photo appears to the public no matter what your security settings are. Use this large banner to display a message for your brand or as a way to express yourself. If you need help making your Facebook header eye-catching, below are some tips and tricks to help you on your way....

For another set of affordable options, take a look at our list of the best digital cameras for under $200. They don’t have all the same features as the cameras on this list, but there are plenty of high-quality options there as well. For all others, read on to see the best cameras under $250. When you’re trying to find the most versatile camera option for around $250, you need to check off several boxes....

Whether you want to keep your whole family up-to-speed, coordinate with friends, or keep track of colleagues’ plans, a shared calendar app can come in handy. We’ve researched your best options for iOS and Android. Best for Busy Families: Cozi Family Organizer This free app is popular with parents who use it to log and view every family member’s schedule in one place. You can view schedules by week or month, and each family member’s plans have a different color code, so you can quickly see who’s doing what....