Microsoft just fixed the Safe mode issues in Windows 11, but the operating system has apparently hit further problems with the latest cumulative updates. KB5012643, which is an optional update with tons of fixes, is crashing apps that use certain components of the .NET 3.5 framework. If you’ve been using Microsoft’s desktop OS for a long time, you’ve probably noticed .NET … [Read more...] about Microsoft warns users: Uninstall Windows 11 KB5012643 if it crashes your apps
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Telegram now lets users send cryptocurrency through TON blockchain spinoff
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Telegram now lets users send Toncoin, the cryptocurrency built off of Telegram’s abandoned blockchain effort, directly from chats within the messaging app (via Protocol). In a post on Twitter, TON (The Open Network), announced that Telegram now supports Toncoin transactions with no fees attached. TON included a short video showing how … [Read more...] about Telegram now lets users send cryptocurrency through TON blockchain spinoff
Google Chrome users beware! Billions of users under high threat due to multiple flaws
Google Chrome users are under threat according to new information revealed by the search giant. The company released a blog post detailing numerous vulnerabilities in the browser which could lead to hacking. The search giant did not get into excessive details about the vulnerability as many of these issues are still not resolved. Google has listed 30 vulnerabilities on the … [Read more...] about Google Chrome users beware! Billions of users under high threat due to multiple flaws
Eagle-eyed users spot Microsoft running Windows 11 on a unsupported PC
A PC needs a minimum of 4GB RAM memory and 64GB of storage, a graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or later, an 8th generation or newer processor and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 to *officially* run Windows 11. While TPM is included in all modern PCs, the compatible processor list is indeed short and absurd. Only 8th generation or newer processors are officially … [Read more...] about Eagle-eyed users spot Microsoft running Windows 11 on a unsupported PC
Mastercard partners with Microsoft to help users shop online safely
American multinational financial services corporation Mastercard Inc. has announced the launch of an enhanced identity solution to tackle digital fraud, thereby improving the online shopping experience. Mastercard has developed the next-generation identity technology with the help of Microsoft. Mastercard has integrated Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection’s proprietary … [Read more...] about Mastercard partners with Microsoft to help users shop online safely
WhatsApp users can now make voice calls with 32 people: Check how it works
WhatsApp announced a wide range of features last week. One of the major features that were on that list was the expansion of the voice calling feature. WhatsApp will now support 32 participants in a voice call. This is a substantial jump from just 8 participants earlier. WhatsApp last increased the group voice and video calling limit to 8, during the peak of the pandemic. The … [Read more...] about WhatsApp users can now make voice calls with 32 people: Check how it works
Truecaller users on Android won’t be able to record calls from this date
Truecaller is a popular application on Android. Apart from providing caller ID it also has multiple other functions, one being call recording. The popular feature will soon be unavailable to many users. The decision has been taken by Google in favor of making Android more secure. Google has claimed to have updated the Play Store policy to restrict third-party applications … [Read more...] about Truecaller users on Android won’t be able to record calls from this date
iOS users can now switch to Android with a helpful Google-made iPhone app
News iOS users can now switch to Android with a helpful Google-made iPhone appJoin the Dark Side, iPhone users. We have cookies (and a notification system that isn't hot garbage).By C. Scott Brown•1 hour ago Google has quietly launched a Switch to Android app on the Apple App Store. The application helps iOS users migrate data wirelessly from an iPhone to an … [Read more...] about iOS users can now switch to Android with a helpful Google-made iPhone app
What is POSIX? Why Does it Matter to Linux/UNIX Users?
You’ll hear the acronym, or read about it: POSIX, on different online boards and articles. Programmers and system developers seem to worry about it the most. It can sound mysterious and, while there are many good sources on the subject, some discussion boards (brevity is part of their nature), don’t go into detail as to what it is and this can lead to confusion. What, then, is … [Read more...] about What is POSIX? Why Does it Matter to Linux/UNIX Users?
Huawei Sound Joy review: The portable speaker Huawei users have been waiting for
The Huawei Sound Joy is a very capable speaker that will mostly appeal to those with other Huawei devices Pros Rugged and water resistantPunchy sound qualityGreat battery lifeCons Limited customisation optionsLight syncing unavailable on iOS The Huawei Sound Joy is the latest speaker born of what is proving to be a fruitful partnership between the Chinese … [Read more...] about Huawei Sound Joy review: The portable speaker Huawei users have been waiting for