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This week on tech, Microsoft reveals Windows 8.1 pricing for new users and announced that there will no more upgrades for the operating system. The software giant is also planning to unify the Windows 8 app ecosystem across all devices, from the smallest to the largest screen, and the rumor has it that the Windows Phone and Windows RT apps will come together under one store. Internet Explorer 11 Release Preview for Windows 7 is available for download....

While the Wii lacks the graphics power of the PS3 and Xbox 360, there are some games out there that show just how good a Wii game can look. Here are the 10 best looking Wii games. MadWorld MadWorld is not simply the most visually stunning game ever made for the Wii; it is one of the most visually striking games ever made for any platform, showcasing a primarily black and white world that looks like a detailed, living line drawing....

If you’re in the market for a USB headset, you’re probably looking for a headset for gaming or work and all-around use. While each application lends itself to different strengths, the Jabra Evolve 20 is our pick for a compact, on-ear headset great for business and desk work but might not be immersive enough for gaming. The Razer Kraken Ultimate, on the other hand, provides an over-ear construction and plenty of features fit for gamers....

LaTeX is one of the most popular markup languages for academic and professional use. Chances are, you are reading a LaTeX document whenever you come across either a textbook or a journal article. This is because LaTeX is a highly flexible language that can easily adapt to any situation — the logic that your document is based on stays the same across formats. If you want to take advantage of these features of LaTeX to create documents yourself, take a look at some of the best cross-platform LaTex editors below....

The PSP was exciting and full of possibilities when it first came out. Many third-party accessories manufacturers started to produce all kinds of cool add-ons for the system that expanded its capabilities. But when the PSP wasn’t quite the huge hit they’d hoped for, those neat innovative accessories began to disappear, and very few of them were made for the PSP-2000, and the original versions didn’t fit the new, slimmer, case....

Although at this time there is pretty much no difference in the various operating systems, and you can run your digital life in any OS that you choose, there are times when as a Mac user you might need to run certain Windows apps. Obviously there are options, like the brilliant CrossOver, Wineskin, etc., but that can only get you so far, especially if a game is the application you had in mind....

The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla celebrated on social media the nomination of The Last of Us Part II for the best soundtrack at The Game Awards 2020, and launched what many believe to be a first teaser for The Last of Us Part III. The two games launched so far are “just the beginning,” as suggested in the celebratory tweet of the South American musician. It is not clear what he refers to when speaking only of a “beginning” of the journey of The Last of Us, and many have linked this mention to a third installment of the Ellie saga....

When the Windows 7 operating system was released, it shared many features and functions with its predecessor, Windows Vista. It also improved on Vista in several areas. Some of the changes were cosmetic, such as the new Windows button, but most of the new features, such as improvements to the taskbar, were designed to make the user more productive. Features and Functions New in Windows 7 Here is a list of features and functions that Microsoft introduced in Windows 7:...

Check out these The Sims 3 Cheats that will give you some awesome in-game advantages and boosts like free real estate, modify traits, set mood, make friends, force events and more. Plus, we’ve also got the Sims 3 money cheat to help you get free Simoleons. Scroll below to know them all. How to Enable and Activate Cheats Table of Contents To enter the cheat codes you will have to press Control-Shift-C to open the command box....

When you create a Steam account, you are assigned a unique identifier known as a SteamID. This identifier never changes, which means you can change your Steam profile name as much as you want without the SteamID changing. What Are SteamIDs For? SteamIDs identify individual users on Steam. Since Steam users can change their profile names at any time, SteamID is the best way to tell whether a user is who they claim to be....

Would you trade a bendy iPad for an iPad that collected grubby fingerprints? Key Takeaways Apple may be working on a titanium iPad.Titanium can be much stiffer and harder than aluminum, but also heavier and more brittle.Apple’s last titanium computer was 1992’s PowerBook G4. According to a supply-chain report, Apple may be working on a titanium iPad, which could be stiffer and more durable than its aluminum models. Titanium certainly sounds cool and offers some properties that aluminum can never match, but it also has some significant downsides....

We’ve all been there. While returning the email sent by your boss or looking up the directions to an important meeting that you’re already five minutes late to, the app you’re using tells you that you have no Internet connection. You dart your eyes to the upper left corner of your device and notice the three familiar bowed lines are missing. There is no WiFi signal. Indeed, losing or not being able to find a WiFi connection on an iOS device can be very frustrating....

This article shows how to activate the Fill Down command with a keyboard or mouse shortcut in Excel 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, Excel Online, and Excel for Mac. What to Know Select the source cell. Then, highlight the range to which you want to copy it and press Ctrl+D.Alternatively, click the fill handle in the source cell and drag it over the target cells. The Keyboard Method The key combination that applies the Fill Down command is Ctrl+D....

Is your remote control faulty? Or is it just that the batteries are dead? Your smartphone can help you to answer these questions. We’ve all been there. You’re surfing channels lazily while reclining on the sofa. Then all of a sudden, the remote starts to misbehave. You begin to notice slow response times, and at times the remote may even stop working. Out of frustration, you press the buttons harder, lift the remote up higher, or maybe even give the batteries a bite (I’ve tried that one)....

Valheim is a survival game based on Vikings that the world has fallen in love with. It’s engrossing, challenging and super fun. Now, there are rumors going around that Valheim is getting Canceled but are they true? How did these rumors crop up and is Valheim really getting cancelled? Keep reading this guide to know more. Is Valheim Getting Cancelled? For those wondering if Valheim is getting cancelled or shutting down, you will be happy to know that it’s not true....

Building is a crucial component of Valheim and for that you will need Flint. With Flint, you can craft some awesome early game tools as well as weapons. Many players are searching for it in the woods but that’s not where you will get it in abundance. In this guide, we will explain where to find Flint in Valheim and how to use it to craft Flint tools and weapons easily....

With wildly popular peer-to-peer payments apps like Venmo and PayPal, you don’t have to wait until the next time you see your friends again to pay them back. With just a few taps on your phone, your friend (or you) can get paid in no time. Here’s a look at the Venmo vs. PayPal to see what they have to offer, what they lack, and how they compare against each other....

This week on Pureinfotech was a slow week due to the holidays, but some stories were still published. For instance, Microsoft revealed the next four games that subscribers will be getting during the first month of 2021, as part of the Games with Gold program for Xbox One, Xbox Series X (and S). In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: National Geographic Hummingbirds to refresh your desktop....

This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft introduced a touch-friendly Taskbar in the latest preview of Windows 11 (build 22563) in addition to other features and improvements. The company has also been testing watermark warnings and alerts in the Settings app to inform users that they’re running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. Windows 11 is getting a new way to snap windows on the screen with a new dropdown interface that appears from the top of the screen when dragging an app window....

This week on Pureinfotech: According to sources, Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 22H2 sometime in late September. In addition, the new version also received the update KB5015890 (build 22622.440), which introduces a few new features, including Taskbar Overflow, Open With UI, and Dynamic Widgets content. As part of the Dev Channel development, Microsoft released Windows 11 build 25169 with new features, including a new “multi-app kiosk mode” and a new option to enable Spotlight for the desktop....