The way it works is simple, as advertisers begin to take advantage of the feature, you’ll be able to click “Try Now” to stream an app or game to your device for three minutes as if it was fully installed on your device. According to Microsoft, the new approach with Playable Ads should help users to make better judgment on whether or not to buy on an app it’s being advertised....

The wallpapers feature a snow-white version of the Windows 11 bloom with a light background and a dark background. Also, these images are available for download for free in various resolutions, including 4K, 1080P, mobile size, ultrawide, and for virtually any Surface device. You can download the Windows 11 Snow Light at the WallapperHub website, and this is the link to download the Dark version of the background. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied....

The option to upgrade was first spotted on Reddit (via Neowin), and some users reported that upon clicking the install option, their computers upgraded successfully to version 22H2 even though the hardware didn’t meet the minimum requirements. For example, in the thread, someone claimed they were able to install the new version of Windows 11 on a Surface Book 2 using the Intel Core i5-7300U processor. Another person confirmed that the upgrade was available on their 4th-Gen Core i7 processor laptop....

Although it’s not official, during the clean installation of Windows 11 Home, more specifically during the out-of-box experience, in the step to create a new account, you won’t see an option to create an offline account (also known as a local account). However, in the latest Insider preview build of Windows 11, you can disconnect the device from the network and click the back button to access a hidden page that allows you to create an account without a Microsoft account....

A check for updates will result on the message: However, ZDNet has reported a different error: But no matter which error you get, they will result in the same problem. According to Computerworld, the root of the problem appears to be that Microsoft neglected to change the expiration date of a file, which might just be the reason that users are seeing this error in Windows Update. If you see this error, a suggested temporary solution is to set the system date to anything older of 12/03/2017....

When user open or switch to a new tile app, the system gives about 5 seconds to save settings or perform any other type of cleanup work, and then the app will enter into a suspended mode. It is still consuming system memory, but is now utilizing any CPU cycles. In the case the system needs to free up resources, it will close-down the suspended apps to recuperate more system resource....

All these new options are welcome additions that will help folks to stay productive and familiar to the operating system. One thing that people should note about the new navigation features in Windows 8.1 is that the Start button is the only one that appears enabled by default, and all other features are optional. So the question is where do I find the new navigation features? Luckily, Microsoft has conveniently added them all in the Taskbar properties, which now is called “Taskbar and Navigation properties”....

But here is the thing, Windows 8.1 Preview, isn’t out yet, it will be released on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. However Windows Server 2012 RT Preview was just made available for download and that’s where this new feature was found. Since both version of the operating system share a vast amount of similarities there is a good chance that the Server 2012 RT Preview can give us an extra look of what to expect on the new update formerly known as Blue....

You may continue to use this version of the operating system, but Microsoft will no longer offer support after the end of the support date, meaning that devices running Windows 8.1 will be more exposed to security risks and compatibility problems. When Windows 7 reached the end of support, Microsoft provided additional support for business customers only through the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for a fee. However, this will not be the case for Windows 8....

In a new article at the Building Windows 8 blog, Jeff Kunnis, a group program manager on the Windows Live team, talks about how tedious it was in the past to connect and organize contacts, and how the People app is being designed to change that, with secure communication, duplicate content detection, and with support of all popular social networks and other cloud-powered services. If the contact is in your People list, you will be able to message the person, no matter the network he/she might be in, as well as the ability to view comments on messages and photos, no extra software necessary....

The news follows recent announcements from chip makers, such as Intel and AMD, trying to bring to the market Dual OS PCs, laptops, and tablets running Windows and Android operating systems. According to the company the next Huawei handset will be available in United States some time in Q2, date that aligns with the roll out of Windows Phone 8.1. Shao Yang, Huawei’s Chief Marketing Officer says: “Compared with Android, the priority of Windows Phone is much lower but is still one of our choices of OS....

From May 1st until the 15th, Gold members can download Dust: An Elysian Tail for free — usually a $14.99 game. Then from May 16th and until the end of the month subscribers can download free Saints Row: The Third. This is a $19.99 game, but as an Xbox Live Gold members you can download it for free. About the promotion: Some time ago Microsoft started offering 2 free Xbox 360 games each month, but it was going to last only until the release of Xbox One....

Today is another day, and Microsoft has not forgotten Xbox 360 and it’s now rolling out a major update, a game changer, that includes support of external hard drive with up to 2TB of storage. With the new feature will enable users to save game downloads, saved games, and other data. The new capability was first introduced in the Xbox 360 preview program, but now it’s available to everyone along with the following features:...

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (and Series S), throughout August 2021, subscribers will get Darksiders III ($59.99 ERP). And from August 16 through September 15, Yooka-Laylee ($39.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Lost Planet 3 ($19.99 ERP) will be free until August 15. Finally, on August 16 and through the end of the month, Garou: Mark of the Wolves ($19.99 ERP) will also be available for free....

As always, two games are for Xbox One and the other two are for Xbox 360, but you can play every game on your Xbox One using Backwards Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the month of May 2019, Xbox Live Gold members can download Marooners ($9.99 ERP) for free. Also, from May 16 through June 15, The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA TOUR ($49.99 ERP) will be available for download at no extra cost....

Here is the list of all the upcoming games launching for Xbox One in 2014 and 2015 with all announced release dates: Releasing in 2014 Assassin’s Creed Unity (Ubisoft, Ubisoft): Release date October 28, 2014. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (Sledgehammer Games, Activision): Release date November 4, 2014. Dance Central Spotlight (Harmonix Music Systems, Microsoft Studios): The new series, bringing authentic dance routines, chart-topping music and the characters exclusively to the Xbox One....

In addition, the software giant will be rolling out the “Fall Update” as a cumulative update, and not as a new build, like Insiders have been getting during the development process. According to the same report, Microsoft has already decided, and it’s officially calling the next major update “Windows 10 Fall Update”. Of course, this is just the name of the update, the operating system will continue to be simply “Windows 10”....

The Acer Aspire V line is a bit thinner than the current models, about 9 percent, and both series feature a full-HD (1920 x 1080) displays, better graphic processors, solid-state drive and naturally a full-blown copy of Windows 8. The Acer Aspire V5 Series starts at $499 and it’ll offer three different screen sizes: 11.6″, 14″ and a 15.6″. Customer will have the choice of touch or non-touch screen, and all the touch-enabled models will include full-size backlit keyboard....

One thing to make clear with Adobe Photoshop Express is that this is not Photoshop Touch, which is another product specifically designed for mobile devices that is available for Apple and Android devices. However Ps Express brings some of the same functionalities to Windows 8 PCs and Windows RT devices. This photo editing Metro-style app is, by default, built for touch and it brings some interesting basic features you can use in your photos including:...