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Microsoft will release a new Power Cover keyboard for the Surface Pro 2, Surface 2, and for the current Surface Pro. Surface RT is not listed as the software giant is using a new connector that isn’t supported in this version of the tablet. Basically as the name implies the new accessory is a battery pack to extend the life of the devices with a keyboard on top. Microsoft plans to ship Power Cover later this year in time for the second generation of Surface tablets....

What an exciting week for Windows users, on October 18th, Microsoft finally released the awaited Windows 8.1 update. If you still don’t know what you’re missing I recommend you to read my review. Unexpectedly, short after the release, on October 19th, the software giant had to removed Windows RT 8.1 due to unknown issues and we’re still waiting for a resolution. This week Microsoft also announced that the only way to update to Windows 8....

This week in tech news we covered the new Windows 8’s Portable Workspace, feature that will allow you to load Windows from a USB external storage device. Also this week, Microsoft has unveiled the first Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview at the MIX11 developer conference in Las Vegas; this new version of IE will not be a new Web browser software built from the ground up, but just a continued improvement from the not too long ago released IE9....

This week on Pureinfotech: Google reveals “Project Glass”, a new augmented reality glasses that you have to see to believe! — Google Project Glass: The most useful glasses that you are ever going to wear In How-To Windows 8 you learned how to keep your PC in peak performance with Automatic Maintenance — How to control Automatic Maintenance in Windows 8. Continuing with Windows 8, this week I also published How to prevent changing lock screen image in Windows 8 and How to stop files from opening in Windows 8 Metro style apps to stay more in control of the operating system....

Terraria is an adventure sandbox game wherein players are required to complete the story quests. Apart from this, the game features life simulation-Esque activities like cooking, mining, fishing, etc. One such common activity in any life-sim game including Terraria is crafting. Players can craft various items and progress further in the game. However, crafting items requires some ingredients so that they can be processed further using a crafting station to make a finished product....

This article covers nine of the best Surface Pro drawing apps worth downloading and using for work, study, or just for passing the time and having some fun. These Microsoft Surface drawing apps support both touch and Surface Pen functionality and range from a kids video game and sketching app to a flashcard program that supports handwriting and the best note-taking app with stylus support. Best Artistic Sketching Surface App: Autodesk SketchBook Autodesk SketchBook is by far one of the best Surface drawing apps with its massive list of features and digital art tools that are so often required these days by professional designers, architects, and creators....

The Cycle Frontier is a free-to-play PvPvE game that involves warding off other players and several monsters within the same area. As described by Yager Development it is a competetive quest shooter with a combination of PVP and PVE. You play as Prospectors that are the mercenaries tasked with completing different contracts on a planet named Fortuna 3. Players can explore the full glory of the wilderness of its planet with 20 players and within a timer of 20 minutes....

When using Windows, your desktop is just that: your desktop. It’s the virtual surface you use to interact with your computer. When moving to Linux, though, you meet two terms that define the desktop experience. There are Window Managers and Desktop Environments. While they are functionally similar, they are not the same. Learn the differences between window managers and desktop environments. What Is a Window Manager? The window manager is responsible for the placement of the windows, how they are arranged on the screen, how they interact with each other, and, up to a point, their appearance....

Apple added its 3D Spatial Audio to the latest MacBook Pro, and it’s way better than you may expect. Key Takeaways Apple’s new MacBook Pro includes its impressive Spatial Audio tech.Surround sound for music isn’t just a gimmick.Spatial Audio makes even more sense in today’s small speakers. Spatial Audio was born in the AirPods Pro. It’s Apple’s take on surround sound, but it can be used with all kinds of audio—not just movies, but music, and even relaxing soundscaping apps....

Most Linux users will be familiar with the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox web browsers. As good as they are, these aren’t the only two browsers available. There are so many other browsers available for Linux, and it’s important to give them all at least a solid try. You’ll learn here about three alternative web browsers for Linux. 1. Opera Opera Software’s browsers are used by some 350 million users to access the Internet from a wide range of platforms including PCs, smartphones and tablets....

Fans of the Borderlands series can now jump right into Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands which is a spinoff by Gearbox Software. It’s a whimsical action game that has online co-op features so you and your friends can join a party to fight evil together. Unfortunately, this won’t be possible if Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands servers are down, but how do you know the current server status? Here are the official sources. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Servers Down – How to Check Server Status?...

Apple’s iPhone TV commercials are so visually stunning, they downplay, if not belie, the company’s ability to make the smartphone (as well as the iPad and iPod touch) accessible even to those who can’t see the screen. The VoiceOver screen reader and Zoom magnification (built into all iOS devices) and a growing host of third-party apps make the iPhone increasingly popular among blind and visually impaired persons. Some apps harness the phone’s built-in camera to see for the user....

Twitter’s new privacy policy is unlikely to make a dent in the growing misuse of personal data on social media, experts say. Key Takeaways Twitter’s new privacy rules are a step in the right direction, but experts say more needs to be done to protect users.Implementing Twitter’s new policy will be a challenge. Privacy advocates say social media services need to do more to protect users. The company will prohibit users from posting photos or videos of people without their permission, the company said recently....

Ubiquiti, a manufacturer of feature-rich networking hardware, is the latest victim of a security breach that puts customer data at risk. Key Takeaways Ubiquiti sells high-end consumer wireless routers and requires new customers to create an online account when setting up the hardware.The company was hacked in what it initially called a minor security breach, but which experts say is far worse than minor.Experts say any hardware that requires an online account could put your data, and your privacy, at risk....

This is a sponsored article and was made possible by M3 Software. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. If you’ve spent any amount of time in the Windows world in the past few years, you’re probably familiar with BitLocker. If you haven’t, you may have no idea what it is. BitLocker is an encryption feature that helps to keep your files safe from prying eyes....

Microsoft Word power users understand the advantages of using the often-overlooked Format Paintertool to copy the formatting of text or paragraphs from one area of their document to other areas of the document. This tool delivers real time-savings to users, particularly those working with lengthy or complex documents. The Format Painter applies the same color, font style and size, and border style to selected text. Formatting Text and Paragraphs With Format Painter Format one section of your document by applying the desired color, font size, border, and style....

There are many different sources of food and cooked meat in Valheim. While you can gather food items like carrots and raspberries by harvesting them using Cultivator and a Hoe, you will need a Cauldron and Cooking station to make stews & cooked meat. If you want to know more, check out our guide on how to set up a cooking station and start cooking meat in Valheim. Now, in the early game, before you build a Karve or Longship to set into Ocean, the best food item you can cook is a Sausage....

Setting up up a video projector and screen can be challenging. Most projectors come with focus and zoom controls to help project an image of the right size and sharpness. You can also use the projector’s adjustment feet or move the angle of the ceiling mount to make sure the image falls where it should. Failing that, use lens shift or keystone correction controls to correct the display image. While both can correct a faulty projection, they serve different purposes....

Call of Duty: Warzone has brought a lot of new things ever since it launched in March this year. Prior to season 5, players were not able to get onto the roof but in the latest season, you can easily get onto the roof. There are various reasons why Call of Duty: Warzone became a massive hit and one of them is it allows players to fire at people in the Air Traffic Control Tower and the runway....

This week on Pureinfotech: Windows Terminal version 1.6 (preview) released with a new settings interface that allows you to customize virtually every aspect of the app and profiles. On Windows 10 news, Microsoft released build 21301 in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program with an updated experience for the touch keyboard experience, improved spell checking and text prediction, and more. Microsoft made available a new Windows Feature Experience Pack to continue testing feature improvements outside the major rollouts....