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Visual Studio Code is a powerful IDE for web developers that resembles the functionality of Visual Studio in a lightweight interface. As it is quite long into the market, Microsoft recently releases Visual Studio Code version 1.62 (aka. Visual Studio Code October 2021 Update).

 

If you are using Visual Studio Code (VSCode) in your development environment to build web/cloud applications, you would like to learn about the features and improvements that it brought with the latest update. Here are the complete (official) release notes.

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Microsoft released a new Windows 11 build to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. With the release of Windows 11 Preview Build 22494, Microsoft introduced a new taskbar feature that will allow you to easily mute and unmute your microphone.

 

Not only this! Microsoft also added a set of new changes, improvements, and many bug fixes in Windows 11 Build 22494. Here's a quick look (official changelog) at what has been newly added and improved in Windows 11.

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Microsoft releases Edge 96 to the Beta Channel insiders as part of the 4-weekly update cycle. The beta channel of the Microsoft Edge preview program is considered for the release of the most stable preview builds to the Edge Insiders.

 

Being the first release, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) Preview Build 96.0.1054.8 came with several new features, improvements, and policy updates. Here is the complete official changelog.

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If you are using Microsoft Office Version 2111, the company released a new build. The latest Microsoft Office build 14623.20002 is being rolled out to the Office Insiders who have registered under the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring).

 

In this week, though there are no new features in the latest Microsoft Office build, Microsoft tried to fix a few bugs which were part of earlier builds. Here is the list of new changes (official changelog) in the latest Microsoft Office Build 14623.20002.

A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft released PowerToys 0.47.1 to address some bugs and other stability improvements. And now the company has released another update for PowerToys that bumped up the version number to 0.49.0.

 

Microsoft PowerToys version 0.49.0 introduces exciting new updates primarily centered around modernizing PowerRename's UI, adding a brand new mouse utility, and merging Video Conference Mute into the stable releases. Continue reading to learn further details.

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While playing the high FPS games, you might have seen lots of blurry trails on fast-moving scenes. No matter which type of monitor you are using, It is widespread, and the probability is, it came across several times while playing high FPS games or watching fast-moving scenes.

 

If you love to play shooting games, you already know that screen ghosting will completely ruin your gaming experience. But the good news is, new monitors are very smart and have the power to fix these issues too.

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Windows 11 has been already released, and you might have already received the update if you are running a supported Windows 10 device. If you didn't receive the update, even after your system meets the minimum hardware requirements, hold your breath and you will soon get it.

 

On the other side, Windows 11 Insiders are continuously getting new builds from Microsoft. Some builds include new features whereas the other builds include improvements and bug fixes. The new Windows 11 build 22489 comes with a new account settings page and other improvements.

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Recently, Microsoft announced the new version of Windows – Windows 11. It has more features than Windows 10 and has a more refined look. When new software or new versions of operating systems are launched, the security and privacy become questionable. In today’s world, it’s a must to protect your data by using the best VPN for windows.

 

As per the data by Purplsec, during the pandemic, the global cybercrimes rate increased by 600%. Additionally, more than 18 million websites are infected with malware at a given time each week. This increase in the number of cybercrimes indicates that investing in the right VPN service is not necessary but a must.

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Microsoft releases a new cumulative update (KB5006738) for Windows 10 version 2004 and newer. The new update is available via Windows Update as an optional update and brings several improvements. If you are likely to install this update on multiple devices, Microsoft also releases an offline installer for you.

 

To know more about the fixes, improvements in this build, and to download the Windows 10 KB5006738 (21H1) update offline installer, continue reading further.

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The data volume keeps on growing consistently as your system grows older, and managing your computer files becomes important. With a lot of files and folders on the disk, file management seems to be tedious. There are quite a lot of ways that one can follow to optimize digital files efficiently.

 

The article explains some of the proficient ways that you can use to manage your computer files effortlessly.

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Last week, Microsoft added Coauthoring Error Recovery Experience to Microsoft Office version 2111. The improvement was added to Microsoft Office build 14609.20000 and was released to Office Insiders who are in the Windows Beta Channel.

 

In this week, though there are no new features in the latest Microsoft Office build, Microsoft tried to fix a few bugs which were part of earlier builds. Here is the list of new changes (official changelog) in the latest Microsoft Office Build 14613.20000.

PowerShell 7.2.0 is now available for download. Microsoft has made the first release candidate of the PowerShell 7.2 available for public testing, making it one step forward towards the final release.

 

The latest version of PowerShell includes several improvements. Continue reading more for a detailed list of features and improvements.

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Microsoft announces "Windows 10 November 2021 Update (Windows 10, version 21H2)" for release. As the name suggests, this update is scheduled to release sometime next month. According to Microsoft, Windows 10 Build 19044.1288 will be the final build for the November 2021 Update.

 

If you are a Windows Insider, you can now download the ISO/DVD image of the Windows 10 November 2021 Update to try out a clean installation on a test machine to check the overall experience.

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Microsoft has announced that the company will be retiring the Microsoft Teams support on mobiles running older versions of the Android operating system. This will ONLY affect Android 5, Android 6, and Android 7 devices. If you are using any of these versions, Microsoft Teams will soon start prompting you to upgrade to newer Android builds.

 

In a notification sent by the company, Microsoft announced the retirement dates of Microsoft Teams for each Android version mentioned above. The dates are as follows.

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Windows 11 build 22483 is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build includes general improvements and bug fixes. The most notable change in Windows 11 build 22483 is that you can now right-click on the "Recommended" and "More" buttons in the Start menu to refresh the list of items shown there.

 

Apart from that, it’s all about fixes in this build. To know all the new improvements, fixes (official changelog), and known issues, continue reading further.

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Microsoft releases a new Windows 10 Build 19044.1319 (version 21H2) to the Windows Insiders who are in the Release Preview Channel. The build comes as KB5006738 and will be offered automatically for Windows Insiders already on Windows 10, version 21H2 in the Release Preview Channel.

 

For Insiders not yet on Windows 10, version 21H2 – this update will be offered ONLY to the seekers who have moved from the Beta Channel to the Release Preview Channel. The latest build comes with the following improvements.

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If you are using Microsoft Office Version 2111, the company released a new build. The latest Microsoft Office build 14609.20000 is being rolled out to the Office Insiders who have registered under the Windows Beta Channel. The latest Microsoft Office Version 2111 Build 14609.20000 comes with a new feature for Microsoft Word, that will improve the recovery experience.

 

The latest build also comes with few bug fixes and improvements to improve the entire Microsoft Office Suite. To learn more about the feature and the changes, continue reading the official changelog below.

Just a few days ago Microsoft released a new cumulative update (KB5006670) for Windows 10 devices as part of the Patch Tuesday update service, which came with several improvements (fixes). But the latest patch actually started causing trouble to users.

 

Many users over the world started reporting printing problems when connected to a network printer. If you have just received the error "0x00000709" or "Element not found" while printing, you are one of the victims.

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We've compiled a list of tips for newbies who are developing a game. All these points will help you avoid the most common mistakes that newbie devs make on their first go around, and get your project up to speed with some quick wins!

 

Please don't underestimate how difficult it is to become a game developer. You're going to have times where everything goes right and other days where everything goes wrong. Similarly, learning how to play a game like Warzone can also be tricky, but you can check out the recommended Warzone hacks and cheats to ace this game in no time.

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A new Windows 11 Build started rolling out to the Windows Insiders who have opted to receive builds from the Dev Channel. The latest Windows 11 Preview Build 22478 contains no major new features but adds emojis with fluent design.

 

The latest build also adds some changes, improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes. If you are on the Dev Channel, open your Windows Update Settings page, and check for updates.

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If you are running Windows 10 version 2004 or later, Microsoft released a new cumulative update (KB5006670) in the stable release channel. The new update is available via Windows Update and Windows Update for Business.

 

The latest cumulative update (KB5006670) for Windows 10 comes as part of the "Patch Tuesday" update and comes with several improvements (fixes). To receive the update open the Windows 10 Settings app, and check for updates.

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At the end of September, Microsoft released PowerToys version 0.47.0 which was primarily focused on stability updates and optimizations, installer updates, general bug fixes, and accessibility improvements. Now the company started rolling out a new version (0.47.1) to address few more issues related to product stability.

 

Microsoft PowerToys v0.47.1 is a patch release to fix issues in v0.47.0. For the complete official changelog, continue reading further.

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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running native Linux binaries on Windows. It allows developers to run a GNU/Linux environment - including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly on the Windows operating system.

 

Earlier, WSL was available for Windows 10. And now, after the launch of Windows 11, the company has made the Windows Subsystem for Linux available for Windows 11 too.

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Microsoft releases a new MS Office Version 2111 to the Office Insiders who have registered under the Windows Beta Channel. The latest Microsoft Office Version 2111 Build 14530.20000 comes with a new feature for the Microsoft Outlook client, that will allow you to update your photo in a different way.

 

The latest build also comes with few bug fixes and improvements to improve the entire Microsoft Office Suite. To learn more about the feature and the changes, continue reading the official changelog below.

Windows 10 is a great operating system for millions of people worldwide, but even the best-operating systems need enhancements. Add-ons are pieces of software or simply software that adds to the features of other programs, and Windows 10 has a variety of add-ons or software available. This article will give some must-have software that will enhance your experience on Windows 10.

 

People often ask questions like: What software do I need on my laptop? Does Windows 10 need antivirus? We’ll answer both these questions shortly and guide users on keeping their computers safe and secure.

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Microsoft announced the rollout of the Windows 11 operating system to the eligible devices running supported hardware configuration. This rollout begins one day ahead of the previous rollout plan, which was supposed to happen on October 5th.

 

If you are running Windows 10, you can check to see if your device is eligible to upgrade using the PC Health Check app. You can then check to see if the Windows 11 upgrade is ready for your specific device by opening Windows Update settings.

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If you are using Microsoft Office Version 2110, Microsoft released a new preview build 14527.20040. The latest build is rolling out to the Office Insiders who have registered their system under Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring).

 

The latest Microsoft Office build under the Windows Beta Channel doesn't come with any new features, but it includes several improvements and bug fixes. Here is the complete official changelog, if you are interested in it.

The pandemic has forced us to put our entire lives within a 14-inch screen. People have been spending hours and hours on the computer, and it has become a crucial part and parcel of life. We wrap our heads around a huge misconception because we know everything about computers, all tips, and tricks.

 

But, there is so much more to know than just pressing the ctrl function with Z, V and C. So, are you ready to dig deep into the world of computers and make your time with the PC a little more fun and easy?

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Earlier this month, Microsoft released PowerToys 0.45.0 which added an updated settings menu UI and a bunch of improvements to Microsoft PowerToys. Now the company has released another update for PowerToys that bumped up the version to 0.47.0.

 

Microsoft said that the goals for the PowerToys v0.47 release cycle were primarily focused on stability updates and optimizations, installer updates, general bug fixes, and accessibility improvements. For the complete official changelog, continue reading further.

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Microsoft has released a new Edge build 96.0.1028.0 to the Edge Insiders, who are on the Dev Channel. This is the first build of the Microsoft Edge version 96. The latest version of the Microsoft Edge Dev Channel build adds a number of new features.

 

This includes the ability to view downloaded Office files directly in the browser, a new Setting on the iOS version of the browser to restore tabs on startup. For more details, and to read the official changelog, continue reading further.

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Are you looking to maximize your productivity during work-from-home? The COVID-19 outbreak has introduced potential challenges when it comes to ensuring increased productivity at home. Technology has solutions to everything.

 

SmartWindows is one feature-rich productivity software that enables you to work smart and not hard. We often spend plenty of time arranging apps on the desktop screen and opening up closed tabs on different browsers manually.

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Microsoft releases a new Office build to the Office Insiders who have registered under the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring). The latest Microsoft Office Version 2110 Build 14517.20000 comes with no new features but adds a ton of fixes for issues found in Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Office Suite.

 

If you would like to know what has been changed and fixed in the latest Microsoft Office Version 2110 Build 14517.20000, here is the full official changelog.

Windows 11 Build 22000.194 (KB5005635) was released to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel last week. In this build, Microsoft adds several new improvements and fixes. Now, the company has released an ISO image of the Windows 11 Build 22000.194 for the interested insiders to test the path towards clean installation.

 

To download the official Windows 11 ISO image for a clean installation, you will need to be a Windows Insider in the Release Preview Channel. Here's how you can download it from the Microsoft site.

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If you want to know whether your present Windows 10 device is compatible with the Windows 11 operating system, Microsoft has a tool called "PC Health Check app" that will tell you whether you can upgrade to the "soon-to-be-released" operating system.

 

Earlier, this tool was only available to Windows Insiders. Now the company has released it to all users to test for compatibility ahead of the final release of Microsoft Windows 11.

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Last year, Microsoft confirmed that a new standalone version of Microsoft Office for both Windows and Mac will be released for the consumers in the second half of 2021. Earlier this year, the company added more information to it and announced Office 2021 LTSC for Windows and macOS.

 

And now the company cleared all the fogs and announced that Microsoft Office 2021 will be released on along with Windows 11. As that will come with a perpetual license, you won't need to pay any subscription charges other than a one-time purchase fee.

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Microsoft releases a new Office version to the Office Insiders in the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring). The latest Microsoft Office Version 2110 Build 14503.20002 adds a new feature to the Microsoft Outlook client. You can now use your voice to send an email and @mention people.

 

This build also adds Data Loss Prevention policy tips to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Apart from these new features, Microsoft adds a bunch of fixes too. Here's the complete changelog.

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Windows 11 Build 22000.194 is now rolling out to the testers who are in the Windows Insiders Beta Channel. As the Beta channel is in its final stage of development, targeting the release, it adds some minor changes and improvements.

 

The build comes as a cumulative update (KB5005635) and adds the TPM requirement for Virtual Machines (VM). That means you will be blocked from updating to the latest version of Windows 11 if your VM doesn't support TPM.

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Visual Studio 2022 is the first version of the IDE that will be available as a 64-bit app and thus it won't be limited to ~4GB of memory in the main devenv.exe process. Currently, it is available as a preview bit for the interested developers to try and provide feedback to Microsoft.

 

In August, the company released the third preview build, and now the company came up with Preview 4 of the Visual Studio 2022. The latest version of Visual Studio 2022 adds the following new features and improvements. To get the latest build, find the official download links below.

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September 2021 Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 10 is now available. Microsoft releases KB5005565 cumulative updates for all supported versions of Windows 10 as a mandatory update that solves a PowerShell bug and more.

 

KB5005565 is a critical update, rolling out to Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2, and 21H1 bringing the builds number to 19041.1237, 19042.1237, and 19043.1237 respectively. For more information, and to download the offline installer for KB5005565, continue reading more.

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Last week Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22454 to the insiders in the Dev Channel. The build was released from the active development branch (RS_PRERELEASE) that adds a modern context menu to the Recycle Bin, network sharing in File Explorer, an updated version of the Korean IME, and a list of bug fixes.

 

Later in the week, Microsoft also released the ISO image of the same Windows 11 Build 22454. Being the first ISO image of the Windows 11 vNext release build, insiders can now perform a clean installation on their system.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454.1000 is now rolling out. The latest build comes from the active development branch (RS_PRERELEASE) and adds few new enhancements and a long list of bug fixes in various parts of the operating system.

 

If you are a Windows Insider in the Dev Channel, you would like to upgrade to this build by clicking the "Check for Updates" button on your Windows Update Settings page.

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Back in May 2021, during the //BUILD/2021 event, Microsoft announced the ability for Microsoft Teams users to purchase any third-party Teams app subscriptions directly from the Teams app store. From within the store, users can view subscription plans offered and go through the checkout process to pay with a credit card.

 

This feature is soon going to roll out to the Microsoft Teams users and the tenant admin can enable or disable their users' ability to discover and install third-party applications that require third-party subscriptions.

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If you are using laptops in daily work and travel frequently for business meets, your laptop battery stands in a very vital role. It should give you a better battery backup so that you don't have to charge it every now and then.

 

Like all other electronics, your laptop battery also degrades over time and place you in a situation when you have to replace that battery to ensure that it provides you sufficient backup during your travel.

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A month after the release of Microsoft PowerToys 0.43 for Windows 10, Microsoft now came up with a new build. That's Microsoft PowerToys 0.45.0. This release is primarily centered around stability updates and optimizations, installer updates, general bug fixes, and accessibility improvements.

 

In this release, Microsoft worked extensively with the community to build an updated settings menu UI. This UI update takes advantage of the latest styling elements to provide users with a refreshed, modern experience navigating the various utilities and their settings.

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Fortnite is filled with flashy cosmetics, a key reason why it’s so popular among current players. The shop sees weekly rotations of hundreds of these items. However, some items have not appeared in the shop for years. Now even the battle pass offers exclusive items which are unobtainable to new payers.

 

The only way to get them is to buy a Fortnite account from other players, and there are plenty of Fortnite accounts for sale on the internet.

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Windows 11 Build 22449 that was released yesterday to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel from the active development branch, had an issue with the Taskbar, and Start menu. After installing the build, insiders started reporting issues with the non-responsive Start and Taskbar.

 

Microsoft quickly checked and discovered an issue with the server-side deployment that went incorrect. The company now provided a quick fix to get back into a working state on your PC. Follow the steps as stated below.

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