KB5016691 is now available for users in the production channel as an optional cumulative preview update. This update doesn’t come with new features, but there are several bug fixes that you can check out. The patch is out via Windows Update, but you can also download the offline installers of Windows 11 KB5016691. The update is marked as ‘optional’ which means it is an … [Read more...] about Windows 11 KB5016691 released – here’s what’s new and fixed
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Internet Explorer is still accessible in Windows 11, here’s how to run it
Microsoft ended support for Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022. But the legacy browser can still be accessed. While the browser has been retired in Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft will only end support for Internet Explorer in 2023. Circling back to the topic at hand, you can't access Internet Explorer directly. Using its shortcut opens Microsoft Edge, and if you try … [Read more...] about Internet Explorer is still accessible in Windows 11, here’s how to run it
GNU Octave 7.2 Released! Here’s PPA for Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04
GNU Octave 7.2 was released a few days ago. Here’s unofficial Ubuntu PPA for those who prefers the classic .deb package. The new 7.2 release of this scientific programming language contains mainly bug-fixes. See the release note for the changes. GNU Octave 7.2.0 How to Install GNU Octave 7.2.0 in Ubuntu Linux: The software offers official Snap package which runs in … [Read more...] about GNU Octave 7.2 Released! Here’s PPA for Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04
Google Meet and Duo Are Merging: Here’s What Will Happen
Google revealed last month that it was merging its two video chat services together, Google Meet and Google Duo. The process has finally started, but what exactly is happening? What’s Happening? Right now, Google has two services for video calls. Duo is a simplified app intended for direct video calls, mostly on mobile devices (though there is a web app). Meet is more like … [Read more...] about Google Meet and Duo Are Merging: Here’s What Will Happen
Moto Razr 2022 and X30 Pro launch back on, here’s the new date
On August 2nd we were excited to learn more about the upcoming Motorola Razr 2022 and X30 Pro, but the launch event was cancelled at the last minute. This left us all a bit surprised, especially with no reason stated for the cancellation. In fact, we're still not quite sure what happened, though some have speculated that the cancellation was related to tensions between … [Read more...] about Moto Razr 2022 and X30 Pro launch back on, here’s the new date
Wine 7.12 Released! Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04
Wine, the popular software for running Windows apps on Linux, macOS & BSD, released new development version 7.12 a day ago. The new Wine 7.12 features theming support for Qt5 applications, bundled vkd3d upgraded to version 1.4, QWORD support in registry tools, and improved effect support in Direct2D. As usual, there are various bug-fixes. And, this release includes … [Read more...] about Wine 7.12 Released! Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04
HTC Viverse phone to debut on June 28, here’s what to expect
HTC has been out of the smartphone market for some time now. Its last device was a Wildfire-series phone catering to the budget segment. But earlier this year, HTC captivated fans when it announced that it is working on a new 5G smartphone called the HTC Viverse. Unfortunately, back then the company didn’t reveal the launch date of the phone keeping us anticipating its release. … [Read more...] about HTC Viverse phone to debut on June 28, here’s what to expect
Snapchat will now show restaurants near you, here’s how to use the feature
Snapchat is probably the most used app for keeping up the streaks and sending stories to your friends. The app offers a host of features like filters, geofilters, custom stories, and others. Recently, it added another feature called Shared Stories. Now, it’s updating the app with a useful feature that lets you look for restaurants in your location. Snapchat adds restaurants to … [Read more...] about Snapchat will now show restaurants near you, here’s how to use the feature
Microsoft Edge’s new Windows 11 design released – here’s how to enable it
The latest update means Windows 11 is set to benefit from a bit more visual sparkle as Microsoft Edge 102 apparently brings the experimental ‘Mica’ effect to more areas in the web browser. While Mica or Fluent Design is nowhere to be seen in Chrome, Microsoft Edge continues to benefit from it. For the uninitiated, Windows 11’s Mica theme is an opaque effect that’s applied to … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge’s new Windows 11 design released – here’s how to enable it