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According to the company, after the upgrade, some older devices or devices with apps which happen to use the legacy file system filter drivers are not able to connect to OneDrive causing problems downloading files on-demand, or even opening that were previously synced on the device. In some cases, Windows 10 users may see the error: “OneDrive cannot connect to Windows. Files On-Demand require a connection to Windows in order to show your files without taking up space on this device....

Version 7.2 was released on November 8, 2021, and it brings some new improvements, such as support for automatic updates through the Microsoft Update. The ability to update the app is enabled automatically, no matter how you install it, but you can always disable the functionality. The app also introduces enhanced support for ANSI escape sequences for text decoding support. Microsoft is even adding a new $PSStyle variable to make it easy to add decoration to your scripts or cmdlets and control the use of ANSI escape sequences....

Although it is recommended to use a Microsoft account since it offers integration with various services and files and settings syncing across devices, many people still prefer the more traditional account experience. Also, setting up a local account during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) after a clean install allows you to create a more personalized folder name for your profile since it won’t use part of the email address, and if you plan to use remote access, starting with a local account will help to avoid problems establishing the connection....

You can read more about what’s coming in this update and what you need to consider before installing the preview here. Now I just wanted to point out how do you go installing Windows Phone 8 Update 3 in your device. Follow the steps below: Instructions Once ready, head over the Windows Phone Store and install the Preview for Developers app. Make sure you understand what updating your phone could cause and click Next....

These are flaws at the hardware level and they affect pretty much all modern microprocessors, including those from Intel, AMD, and ARM — but Intel processors are more vulnerable as AMD says some of the vulnerabilities don’t affect its chips at all –, and this also affects versions of Windows as well as Linux, macOS, Google OS, and other OSes. Unfortunately, these are design flaws inside the microprocessors and they can’t be modified through software update, but hardware and software vendors can update their software to mitigate the issues....

Although the mailing system does a pretty good job recognizing virtually any handwriting to deliver a letter, sometimes, you may still want to print the information onto the envelope for a more professional look or speed up the process when sending several pieces of mail. Whatever the reason it might be, Word from Microsoft 365, Office 2019, Office 2016, and older versions include the “Mailings” settings to help you print envelopes and labels easily....

Whatever the reason it might be, you can always use File Explorer to find and access devices in the network quickly. This guide will teach you the easy steps to quickly find other computers connected to a local network on Windows 10. Find computers in network using File Explorer Enable network discovery on Windows 10 Find computers in network using File Explorer To find computers in the network on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you will be able to access the device....

Although Microsoft insists on installing the new version using Windows Update, there are numerous ways to get the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, including with the Media Creation Tool that allows you do an in-place upgrade. Using the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to version 1709 is very similar to using Windows Update or even the Update Assistant tool. During the process, a new version of Windows 10 will install, and files, apps, and settings will be preserved....

Instead of you having to download the Ubuntu ISO and go through the steps to create a virtual machine, the Hyper-V Manager, now includes a new option (via WindowsUnited) to automate the process to get you running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 19.04 in no time. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to quickly create a virtual machine running the latest version of Ubuntu Linux on Windows 10....

The editor has been designed primarily for Microsoft Word, but there’s an extension for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome to offer spelling and grammar suggestions as long as you’re signed in with a Microsoft account. If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you’ll also get advanced grammar and style refinements. This also means that formal language conciseness, clarity, vocabulary suggestions, and much more are integrated with your subscription. In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to start using the Microsoft Editor extension for Google Chrome on Windows 10....

You’ll find this feature useful on many scenarios like, for example, when you need your PC automatically wake from sleep to perform a specific task, when you just want it to be awake at the time you wake up in the morning, etc. Instructions To do this there are two steps that you must perform: The first one is to create a scheduled task within Windows and second you need to remember to put the computer in the sleep state in order for the process to work....

The WWDC 15 conference will focus on new updates for software and services from Apple, something that software developers are eager to hear, however we are not expected to hear any new hardware announcements. During the event, as usual, we are expecting Apple to reveal new updates for iOS 9 and OS X 10.11, in addition to latest status on the Apple Watch. There are always many rumors around the Cupertino company....

For those who can’t attend the press event, Microsoft will be live streaming the event. However, because of the time difference, you’ll have to wake up early (here in United States) to watch the event. The Microsoft presentation will begin at 2:30 am Eastern time, 11:30 pm Pacific time (previous day), or 7:30 am GMT. Although, the rumor has it, Microsoft won’t unveil new flagship of devices, we’re expecting new information about Windows 10 for phones....

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The final version of IE 11 for Windows 7 according to Microsoft is 30% faster than other web browsers when compared to real world website performance in page loading, interactivity, and JavaScript. All while using the less power to deliver better battery life on mobile devices. Internet Explorer 11 is available in 95 languages, the software giant will start rolling out automatically the new web browser for those customers still using IE 11 Release Preview today, while all other Windows 7 users will get the software automatically via Windows Update in a few weeks....

Internet Explorer Developer Channel (described as DC1 without an actual version number) is available immediately for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1, Microsoft is even offering the x86 and x64 versions of the web browser, which can run alongside Internet Explorer 11 already in the system. And of course, with a new version, new features and changes are coming too. I mean, that’s the point. One of the new features included is support to use Xbox controllers on Internet Explorer....

At first the Kinect for Windows hardware and software package will be available in limited quantities with the suggested retail price of $249.99 (USD.). It will also be available in 12 different countries, it will include one-year warranty and software update, and for those educational users who qualify Kinect will cost $149.99. And yes, Kinect will have support for Windows 7 as well as for Windows 8 Developer Preview....

Although you can create beautiful Metro-style apps for Windows 8.1 easily and quickly, there is a limit on the kind of apps you can create, you can only create apps to browse “media-rich product catalogs”, to resolve company issues, and apps for “auditing and inspecting a manufacturing facility” accessing database data set. Siena can work very well with corporate and web data and media content from different products and services including: Excel and Azure tables, SharePoint lists, RSS feeds and the gamut or RESTful services....

While we’re ready to hear about the Surface Pro 4, the successor, the company seems not to be ready to unveil any details. Instead, the company is now adding a new model to the Surface Pro 3 range. Since launch, there have been five different models: the Intel Core i3 with 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM ($799). Then there is the Core i5 with 128GB of storage and 4GB of RAM ($999), the Intel Core i5 with 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM ($1299), the Intel Core i7 with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM ($1549), and the Intel Core i7 featuring 512GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM ($1999)....

With the Band, the software giant is also making available the Microsoft Health app for Windows Phone, iPhone, and Android. To get started with wristband, Microsoft has put together a very comprehensive “Get started with your Microsoft Band” guide. Unlike other products, this isn’t a PDF guide you can download, instead it’s an online guide divided into nine sections that will guide you through the product, how to check the fit and charge it....