Xbox One And Ps4 Together In Cross Platform Sessions Has Sony Changed Its Mind

The cooperative survival title is a cross-platform game that allows gamers across Xbox One and PS4 to play together. Reddit users report the game is working fine across the rival consoles. For example, the image below was uploaded by a father and son playing side-by-side on the devices. Of course, this is all quite surprising since the idea of cross-platform gaming on Xbox One and PS4 was thought to be officially not happening....

December 4, 2022 · 2 min · 401 words · Laura Robinson

Xbox Series X Supports All Xbox One Titles Apart From Kinect Games

1 A Failed Experiment2 Backward Compatibility Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer says the Series X will not support Xbox One games that were built for Kinect. That’s because the new console will not support the Kinect motion sensing accessory in any way. “It’s our intent for all Xbox One games that do not require Kinect to play on Xbox Series X at the launch of the console,” says Spencer. “And because of the unprecedented power of Xbox Series X, most of your favorite games will load faster and look and perform many times better on the new console....

December 4, 2022 · 3 min · 622 words · Alfreda Allen

Your Phone For Windows 10 Gets Gif And Image Support For Text Messages

Version 1.19051.545 on Windows 10 19H1 or 20H1 enables the functionality. Users must be on Windows build 18362.113+ or 18885+ and have the latest version of Your Phone. Though earlier builds of 20H1 disabled Your Phone, it appears to be working perfectly now. As well as image and GIF messaging, Microsoft has been expanding its notifications and mirroring features. Expanding Feature Support As of last month, Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e can mirror their phone screen in Windows, as well as the OnePlus 6 and 6T....

December 4, 2022 · 2 min · 222 words · August Christie

11 Ways To Fix Microsoft Store Not Working On Windows 11

Why Microsoft store not working? There are multiple reasons that may cause Microsoft Store not working on Windows 11 or prevent installing updates or downloading apps, and games. Problems with internet connectivity, Firewall, security software or corrupted Store cache files could be the source of the problem. 1 Why Microsoft store not working?2 How to fix Microsoft Store not working on Windows 112.1 Check Internet connectivity2.2 Check Your Date and Time Settings2....

December 3, 2022 · 8 min · 1530 words · Tony Brown

9 Online Cybersecurity Courses You Should Take Asap

Cyber security has become a multimillion-dollar industry over the past few years. And given today’s digital landscape, its pace is not going to slow down. It is no news that being a cybersecurity expert gives you plenty of opportunities, including the option to work anywhere in the world. With our usage of the internet growing, the demand for specialists in this field is also on the rise. If you want to tap into this job market right now or simply want to protect your data, here are some of the courses that will help you add this skill to your resume....

December 3, 2022 · 7 min · 1287 words · Marlene Wages

Acer To Launch First Windows 10 Pcs With Built In Alexa

Acer will be the first of many to ship Windows 10 PCs with pre-loaded Alexa. The first PCs to get will include the Switch 7 (Black Edition), Aspire 5, Nitro 5 Spin, Spin 5, and Spin 3. Essentially, it will available on a huge spread of devices, from laptops to tablets, gaming notebooks, and ultrabooks. New laptops will have the functionality on-purchase, while existing owners of the Spin 5 and 3 will get an update on May 23 and 26....

December 3, 2022 · 1 min · 179 words · Roy Turner

Adobe Announces Integration With Microsoft Accenture Avanade Business

“Adobe is partnering with Avanade, Microsoft and Accenture’s joint venture, to help our mutual customers rapidly develop, implement and derive value from Adobe and Microsoft’s digital business solutions,” Adobe says. “Avanade will build an Adobe practice, connecting Adobe Experience Cloud with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Azure to provide each client with a customized solution specific to its unique needs and objectives.” Avanade is a cross-business between Microsoft and Accenture which operates under the Accenture Microsoft Business Group....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 287 words · James Ellison

After Months Of Silence Cortana Alexa Integration Is Coming Soon

Once again, it’s been several months with no word, but an updated support article suggests fans won’t have to wait much longer. The change went live on April 27, and reads: “Cortana and Alexa are still getting to know each other. Soon you’ll be able to ask Alexa to buy things, add items to your shopping list, access your Alexa skills, and more.” Microsoft seems to have a very wide definition of ‘soon’ given its track record so far, but it shows it hasn’t forgotten about it entirely....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 243 words · Holly Ehlert

Apple Iphone 8 Plus Devices Continue To Split Under Charging

At first, it was believed the incidents were sporadic enough to not cause Apple problems. However, it now seems there are more cases happening, suggesting the company could have a quality control issue on its hands. MacRumors reports numerous readers who have been affected. Their iPhone 8 Plus devices are splitting open while under a charge. Apple says it is looking into the problem. The obvious question is why could this be happening?...

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 305 words · Audrey Morales

Apple Opens Iphone Self Service Repair Locations In Europe

If you’re wondering about iPhone 14 series smartphones, they are still under warranty having launched in September. According to Apple, the locations allow customers to manually repair their own iPhone models. This is an extension of the program that the company initially launched in the US last year. Repairs The iPhone maker has announced that users will be able to access a wide range of individual parts through a new online store....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 311 words · Lee Bos

Apple Security Researcher Tells Users To Avoid Facebook Messenger

Steven Walker, the CEO of Spylix and a noted Apple security researcher, says that people should avoid downloading… Facebook Messenger. I bet you did not expect it to be that app, considering how popular it is. Despite Apple’s strict security measures for iPhone users, Walker says the track record of Meta (formerly Facebook) means Messenger cannot be trusted. “To the surprise of many, Facebook Messenger is one of the very few such applications that iPhone users should never install on their devices,” Walker says....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 262 words · John Robinson

Best Windows Tools For Doing College Assignments

With the shift to remote or hybrid learning, if you’re in college right now, you’re probably spending more time than ever in front of the computer, so this is the perfect time to make sure it gets the attention it deserves. Hardware is, of course, important, but so is knowing which software to install to make the most of it. You probably already have Office, your favorite browser, and a few other apps for entertainment, but there are plenty of other tools you can use to boost your productivity....

December 3, 2022 · 5 min · 1051 words · Faye Huerta

Bill Gates Interview Defending Facebook Handling Misinformation And Avoiding Bitcoin

One such interview was with Bloomberg, where Gates discussed the concerns around misinformation, what he believes the outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic will be, and even Bitcoin. Starting with the spread of misinformation, Gates was quick to point out incorrect data and information surrounding the COVID-19 crisis has been unhelpful. He wants to avoid those same pitfalls in the ongoing debate around climate change. Considering climate change deniers already exist, Gates may be talking about a battle that’s already been fought and lost… the misinformation is already there....

December 3, 2022 · 5 min · 885 words · Bernice Bair

Bing S Microsoft Search Now Includes Filetype Filters Recent Emails

Importantly, Microsoft has taken pains to ensure the design layout is the same as its other applications. This should mean users will spend less time hunting around for the right information or sub-menus. The search engine also sports expanded views for profiles to tie in relevant information: “We’ve linked your People card result to your Office profile. To see it, just search for ‘me’ and click See profile. From your profile, you can: Get more details: You’ll get more information, including ways people can contact you, people in your organization, your recent files, and recent emails....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 247 words · Randal Agee

Bsod Bug Delay Windows 10 April 2018 Update Version 1803

As we all expect the windows spring creators update will come on April second week But a day later, Microsoft seemed to have delayed the update indefinitely. Why was not it clear, except that it would be a serious problem in the software. Many users ( include me ) wondered what could have been the cause for this surprising decision. In a blog post announcing the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17134, Dona Sarkar, who works at Microsoft, revealed that as “Build 17133 progressed through the rings, we discovered some reliability issues we wanted to fix....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 348 words · Frances Hickey

Chrome Commit Adds Reader Mode To Google S Desktop Browser

The flag is available on Chrome, although it is disabled by default. It describes the “viewing of simplified web pages by selecting “customize and control Chrome > Distill Page””. If you want to enable Reader mode in Chrome you will need to be running Chrome 75 Canary. This is the early preview branch of the browser. Next head to the chrome://flags location and select “Enable Reader Mode”. To see the change, you’ll have to restart the browser....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 269 words · Catherine Richards

Classic Skype Available Once More After Security Scare

Microsoft later revealed that the problem was with the installer, not the app itself, and that versions 8 and above are unaffected. Unfortunately, that didn’t mean much for fans of classic Skype. Despite this, users were unable to see the download on Windows 10, and couldn’t install it if they obtained it via other methods. A month passed and it was unclear if the company would ever make a secure version available for Windows 10....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 297 words · Angela Garett

Cortana On Android Now Reads Messages To Users

As you would expect, this is a much asked for feature, especially amongst business users. Cortana has previously allowed Android users to reply to messages, but she would never read received correspondence. The feature is currently in beta on Google’s mobile platform, but is enabled by default on Cortana when your smartphone is connected to another device via Bluetooth. For example, if you are driving, you can connect your Android device to the in-car system and let Cortana dictate incoming messages....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Louis Mcknight

Cryptocurrency Industry Insiders Predict Price Decline For Smaller Currencies

In fact, those experts think thousands of cryptocurrency platforms will die off as the industry balances itself amid falling prices. There are currently over 19,000 cryptocurrencies available, and I bet you only know around a dozen. It is clear the market is not there to support so many platforms. That means it is almost certain that some will collapse as people take their funds and reinvest them in more secure cryptos....

December 3, 2022 · 2 min · 307 words · Jesus Akin

Emirates Is Loaning Free Microsoft Surface Tablets In Response To The Electronics Ban On Flights

Many have expressed outrage over the change, arguing that it’s a severe inconvenience to customers who have done nothing wrong. Though the measure is to fight terrorism, nobody wants to sit on a long flight without entertainment. Surface Tablet Loan Thankfully, Emirates seems to have a temporary solution. The Dubai-based airline will be loaning free Surface tablets to its Business and First passengers on flights to the U.S. The move allows businessmen to perform vital work while travelling via a pre-loaded Office 365 suite....

December 3, 2022 · 1 min · 209 words · Arthur Miller