18 months ago, in January 2020, Windows 7 exited support by Microsoft. Today, on June 17, 2021, Microsoft will discontinue the publication of drivers to Windows Update for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2. The SHA-1 Trusted Root Certificate Authority expired for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 on May 9, 2021 and is no … [Read more...] about Windows 7 will no longer be able to download drivers via Windows Update
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Gnome Tweaks 40 No Longer Manage Extensions, Use This Tool Instead
Gnome Tweaks, one of the must have apps for configuring Ubuntu, removes GNOME Shell Extensions support by releasing version 40. Which means in next Ubuntu release which will ship with Gnome 40+, you have to use another tool to manage Gnome Shell Extensions. If you have tried out Fedora 34, you should already see the prompt at first launch of Gnome Tweaks: “Extensions … [Read more...] about Gnome Tweaks 40 No Longer Manage Extensions, Use This Tool Instead
PS4 Reportedly Will No Longer Play Physical and Digital Games Offline With a Bad or Missing CMOS Battery
Last month, well-known hacker and modder Lance McDonald suggested that(you know him from the unofficial Bloodborne 60FPS patch), in a few years, PS4 players might not be able to play PS4 games offline when the CMOS battery inside the console dies. Fast forward a few weeks and a Twitter user has now posted proof that this is indeed the case. Twitter user Forest … [Read more...] about PS4 Reportedly Will No Longer Play Physical and Digital Games Offline With a Bad or Missing CMOS Battery
The iPhone 12 mini has demonstrated that we no longer care about pocketable phones
Apple was criticized for increasing the iPhone SE size to the point where the phone is no longer pocketable. But the simple truth is, smartphone users no longer care about compact devices. Citing fresh data from Counterpoint Research, Reuters today said that sales of Apple’s iPhone 12 mini in the United States represent an estimated five perfect of the company’s overall … [Read more...] about The iPhone 12 mini has demonstrated that we no longer care about pocketable phones
WhatsApp no longer remains a trustworthy app after privacy policy change
WhatsApp has been in the bad light ever since it changed its privacy policies and blatantly revealed it will share our data. The popular messaging app continues to be in the negative spotlight as it isn’t having a good time in terms of its users in India. A recent survey by Cybermedia Research suggests that a large percentage of WhatsApp users in India are reconsidering … [Read more...] about WhatsApp no longer remains a trustworthy app after privacy policy change
Older Android Phones Will No Longer Support Many Secure Websites By 2021
Millions of Android devices running the older versions of Google’s mobile OS may not be able to access some of the most popular secure websites by 2021. So, if you are using an older Android smartphone, it may be time for you to consider an upgrade. According to a report from Android Police, non-profit certificate authority Let’s Encrypt has issued a warning that phones … [Read more...] about Older Android Phones Will No Longer Support Many Secure Websites By 2021
DJI Announces Mini 2 With Longer Flight Time, 4K Video Recording And More
DJI on Thursday announced DJI Mini 2, the successor to the original DJI Mavic Mini drone that was launched in October 2019. The new ultralight and foldable Mini 2 weighs less than 249 grams (0.55lb), which allows users to fly the drone without needing to register with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The drone has folded dimensions of 138×81×58 mm (L×W×H) and … [Read more...] about DJI Announces Mini 2 With Longer Flight Time, 4K Video Recording And More
Insta360’s New One X2 360 Camera Adds a Touchscreen and Lasts Longer on a Charge
Two years ago, Insta360 debuted the One X 360 camera, and while well-received, it lacked certain features we now take for granted in action-style cameras—like a touchscreen. Now One X2 is here, and the sequel seeks to fill in those gaps. It adds a touchscreen, bigger battery, IPX8 water resistance, and AI editing tools. But it also adds $30 to the price, landing at … [Read more...] about Insta360’s New One X2 360 Camera Adds a Touchscreen and Lasts Longer on a Charge
Why Oracle Java 7 And 6 Installers No Longer Work
Because I've received more than 50 emails about this, I though I'd make a post about it, to clear things up for everybody. While Oracle Java 6 and 7 are not supported for quite a while, they were still available for download on Oracle's website until recently. However, the binaries were removed about 10 days ago (?), so the Oracle Java (JDK) 6 and 7 installers available in … [Read more...] about Why Oracle Java 7 And 6 Installers No Longer Work
RIP Internet Explorer: Microsoft 365 apps will no longer support it from August 2021
All good things come to an end, and, coincidentally, some less-liked things do, too. That's the fate that now beckons for Internet Explorer, as Microsoft prepares to shutter its iconic browser. The best browser games: Find free fun without needing to pay It's put out a timeline to let people know that Internet Explorer 11 will no longer by supported by some of its own … [Read more...] about RIP Internet Explorer: Microsoft 365 apps will no longer support it from August 2021