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For example, at Reddit, user puppy2016, reported that the Edge browser update stopped working on multiple computers with error 0x800421F7. I personally tried to update from version 89 to 90, and it has not been possible on any of my devices. If you follow the link in the error message, it takes you to the documentation’s page, where it reveals that error 0x800421f7 means that the update server is busy, and you should try at a later time, indicating that it is not a problem with the software, but rather, it is a problem with Microsoft servers trying to deliver the update....

While Microsoft has been working on only upgrading and releasing new Universal Windows Platform apps, many of older desktops apps remain still haven’t been redesigned for Windows 10. However, the company seems to be using its own project Centennial to convert them into Windows Store apps instead. Twitter user and Microsoft watcher, @WalkingCat has come across some of the apps the software giant has converted and now they’re already appearing in the Windows Store....

For example, you in your computer and you copy a phone number to the clipboard, then the content of the clipboard, in this case the phone number, will sync to the cloud and be available through OneClip on every device you have the app setup. Then simply, you go to OneClip in your phone, and you can easily access that phone number you copied from your PC. The setup is very straight forward, you install the app on your Windows 10 PC, Windows Phone, Android and/or iPhone....

All the updates marked as Critical are meant to resolve Remove Code Execution in Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 (Windows RT 8.1) and Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 8 (Windows RT). The remaining three Windows updates are important security updates that deal with different vulnerabilities, including Denial of Service, in the operating system. The remaining two important updates are related to Microsoft Office. For those users still in Windows 7 SP1, Vista, XP, and Windows Server, you will also get five updates: three critical and two important....

From the two critical updates one is to fix memory corruption vulnerabilities found in Internet Explorer for all versions including IE 11. The other critical update deals with a problem with Microsoft’s DirectShow, which could cause “specially crafted JPEG” image to execute malicious code remotely. These update affect Windows 8.1, 8, RT, 7, Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2003, 2008, and 2012. The important updates addresses vulnerability in Silverlight, Windows Kernel Mode driver, and Microsoft Remote Protocol that could allow malicious people to incorrectly validate a lockout account....

The Lumia 430 features a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480, 15:9), 235 PPI display, 8GB of internal storage, 1GB of RAM, and a microSD slot to expand the storage. A 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and a relatively good 1500mAh battery powers the phone. As for selfies, this handset only has a 2-megapixel back-facing camera and a VGA 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Obviously, this is not a phone that will give the most beautiful pictures, but for what you’re paying for, it can’t get better....

On a new article at the Windows Blog, Microsoft elaborates on build availability, which is a problem of stability. As we get closer to the Windows 10 RTM, people would think that the operating system becomes more stable. However, if the software maker releases new builds faster, then programmers would not have enough time to fix bugs; and this is why the company has been careful on pushing new builds through the fast ring of updates....

According to to company, the new features are aimed to help people at work and in education to have a more natural, engaging, and more human virtual interaction in a time where the global health situation made communities around the world shift from a remote model to a hybrid model for work, learning, and life. There are three main goals that Microsoft wants to tackle with these new Teams features....

Starting today, Microsoft is kicking off its multi-million dollar marketing campaign to promote Windows 10, which will put Windows fans front and center. On celebration of the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft will be hosting a number of events around world primarily for all the Windows Insiders, who for the past nine months have been helping the company to shape the new operating system. The global fan celebrations will happen in 13 cities around the world, including Sydney, Beijing, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, London, Berlin, Madrid, Singapore, Johannesburg, Nairobi, New Delhi, Dubai and New York City....

The live stream of the Windows 10 event will begin January 21 at 9:00 am Pacific Standard Time – 12:00 pm Eastern Time, 11:00 am Central Time –. The special web site will also publish videos after the event for anyone to watch and learn about Windows 10 consumer preview. During the event, Microsoft is expected to reveal a bunch of new features for the operating system focus on consumers, including Cortana digital assistant, Continuum mode for hybrid devices, UI changes, support for new media file playback, Spartan web browser, new apps, and a lot more....

As such the company is going through a long process to create the right image that millions of people will see every time Windows 10 boots up for the first time. In a new video that Microsoft published in its official Windows YouTube channel takes you behind the scenes at the making of the Windows 10 default wallpaper. The team behind the image used lasers, pumping smoke machines, colored filters and falling crystal dust, and glass to create the Windows logo....

Nothing like to have a little flashback and excitement just one click away. Don’t miss these wallpapers for Windows. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section and from the Windows Themes at Microsoft. Theme direct download link All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes....

The images of the upcoming “Surface Pro” were leaked by Twitter’s @evleaks, who is known to leak accurate information on Microsoft products. In the leaked images, it’s clear that Microsoft decided to keep virtually the same design as the Surface Pro 4, but with just a few minor changes. For example, the new “Surface Pro” (which shouldn’t be referred as “Surface Pro 5”) will receive new internals, including Intel’s latest 7th-Gen Kady Lake processors....

Microsoft is making the new version of the task management app available for download immediately, and once you install it, you’ll notice that the large headers have been replaced with interchangeable background images and color schemes that change the look of the entire app. In this new version, Microsoft is really trying to bring the best of “To Do” and “Wunderlist” together. As a result, you can even set the Berlin TV tower background, which was popular in the original app....

However, it’s not a new separate product, OneDrive Personal Vault will be an area (folder) of your account that will use stronger security (such as email code, PIN, fingerprint, or face recognition for authentication) every time you try to access those files using a mobile device, computer, or web browser. On devices running Windows 10, Microsoft is leveraging BitLocker to encrypt your Personal Vault files. Then, like with all your OneDrive files, your Personal Vault contents will be encrypted during transit and at-rest on the Microsoft servers....

Starting today Windows Phone 8/8.1 handsets can update or download the updated app to stream ad-supported music at no extra charge. The updated Spotify app from the Windows Store also includes bug fixes, additional tweaks for better search and music discovery to improve the user experience. Source Spotify All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes....

You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section. Spring Bloom 2 theme | Download All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.

Since these updates have been available for some time, this is only a roundup of changes already available on these Surfaces. Surface Update history These are the improvements, fixes, and new features available for Surface devices. Surface Book 3 The update for Surface Book 3 was originally released on May 24. According to the company, the update available on April 27, 2022, addresses the scenario listed in the February 2, 2022 release notes where some customers were unable to boot to Windows after installing the February update....

If you’re planning to use a Surface Duo as your productivity device on the go, you now know that the device will receive at least three years of software support. In addition to patching and improving Google’s mobile operating system, Microsoft will also keep updating the launcher experience and apps for years to come. While manufacturers usually support their devices for a few years, up until recently, Google was the only company to commit three years of updates for its Pixel phones....